The following students from our parish attended the PNCC biennial Youth Convocation held at the Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ – July 26 – 30th 2010: Jason Cabrejos, Jasmine Cabrejos, Edward Obssuth Jr., Michael Cyman and two chaperones Judy Lamping and Fr. Joseph. It was a great time of prayer, reflection, educational sessions, and fun. The next Convo will take place in two years.
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Our Diocese is hosting the biennial youth retreat called Convo 2010. The Convo Committee asked all parishes to help. Donations of baked products such as cupcakes, cookies, brownies, etc. are appreciated. Please bring them on Sunday, July 25th, to the church hall. Your donations will be delivered to Monmouth University where the Convo will take place. There are 196 participants this year. Convo 2010 will be held July 26-30, 2010. There are six people attending Convo 2010 from our parish.
Thank you for your help.
— Fr. Joseph
Join us on September 11th for a fabulous Beef Steak Dinner & Tricky Tray at Holy Cross Church Hall, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland Park, New Jersey. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Admission $35 per person. Tables of 10 or 12 can be reserved. Catering by Baskinger’s, A Tradition in Fine Food and Catering Since 1929. The menu includes: Tossed Salad, A family style dinner of Filet Mignon (All you can eat) Served on Thin French Bread, French Fries, Fresh Fruit Trays, Mini Italian Pastries & Cookie Trays, Coffee, Tea & Decaf, Wine & Soda. For tickets call Claire: 201-572-1299 or mail a check to: MACS, 33 Quarry Dr., Woodland Park, NJ 07424.
We hope you can make this fundraiser. The Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation has given out 63 scholarships in memory of Melissa since 2003 for nearly $80,000. They are looking to expand their reach to more than 10 scholarships per year, which was accomplished for the first time just this year. Tickets are limited so please order your tickets early. Thanks so much!
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Saturday, September 25th at Holy Cross Church hall. A buffet style (all you can eat) dinner will be served at 6:30 PM with menu items that include: Chili, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Barbequed Spare Ribs, Pulled Pork and Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Pickles & Olives – Watermelon, Lemonade, Coffee and Desserts. Entertainment by Boot, Scoot’n Boogie with Ron Kapnick, Square Dance and Calling. Price $25 per person (Children Under 12 FREE). Please make all reservations by September 20th by calling the Parish at 973-256-4888 or Mr. Dom Bucci at 973-703-6473. Don’t forget your cowboy hat, boots and jeans (denim allowed). Also: 50/50 and Basket of Cheer Raffles!
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From Tuesday, June 29th to Friday, July 2nd the Central Diocese Acolyte Retreat took place at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA. Almost forty participants came from several parishes of our diocese including five altar servers from our parish: Nayef, Ned, Neil Kiame, Michael and Natalie Cyman.
All participants had time to pray during Mass, before meals and before going to sleep. They enjoyed playing different games indoors and outside. They did swim in the pool with the presence of the life guard. Yes, the water was warm which helped adults to join as well. The pool was used every day. Participants hiked to the shore of Keen Lake (see the picture below). They listened to interesting presentations at the retreat center. The weather was excellent except for one chilly night. The bonfire on Thursday made all of us become one friendly family.
On Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the 11 AM Holy Mass Gavin Estuardo DePrizo, son of Richard and Connie DePrizio, received the Sacrament of Baptism. His godparents were Robert and Barbara DePrizio. On behalf of Holy Cross Parish we congratulate Gavin, his big brother Tristan, parents, grandparents, family members and friends.
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Our last meeting was held on Wednesday, June 23rd. The committee is preparing a project to support the homeless in our society. Specific dates will be announced in September. If you wish to help, please contact Al Katinsky, Pat Olsen or Father Joseph. You can also send us an E-mail. The next meeting of Stewardship Committee will take place on Wednesday, September 29th at 10:30 AM. Please join!
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Parishioners and community members are welcome to attend Holy Masses for the homebound and the sick every Thursday in July at 7:00 PM. Please note the dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2010. You can pray for your intention or for someone else.
“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord…” (James 5:14). Father Joseph R. Cyman preaches the sermon based on the Holy Scripture. At the conclusion of the service the anointing with holy oil takes place.
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Our summer schedule for Holy Mass goes into effect on Sunday, July 4th and will continue until the first Sunday of September, September 5th. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M and 10:30 AM.
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We thank several ladies who brought in a variety of delicious dishes of food and desserts that special day. On the sign up list we had: Corn and Blueberry Muffins – Nancy Mupo, Pastries – Nelly Cabrejos; Bagels – Karen Paulison, Donuts – Penni Lazor, Fruits – Susana Kiame, Sausages and Cold Cuts – Renata Cyman, Butter and Cheese – Claire Centrella: Ham – Elaine Rotsaert, Rolls – Beverly Obssuth; Juice – Helen Jarmakrowicz, Baked French Toast and Juices – Angela Bucci, Sandwich Wraps – Cathy Sincavage.
We had a nice number of people attending the Father’s Day Breakfast. Children read prayers of the faithful and read poems dedicated to fathers, stepfathers, godfathers and grandfathers and for all men who serve young people as coaches and teachers, priests and counselors. Congratulations to all fathers.
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