Charity

Supporting the Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation

Announcements, Events /

The Board of Directors of the Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation invite you to attend their twelfth annual fundraiser in memory of Melissa, August & Emanuele Centrella. This will be a ”Casino Night” fundraiser with Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Roulette & Big Six with Professional Dealers. Full Open Bar, Buffet Dinner….Chips will be converted into raffle tickets for fabulous prizes.

Help the Foundation raise money for scholarships for 2014! The Foundation has awarded 102 scholarships in New Jersey to-date!

The Casino Night Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, February 16th at 6:30PM at The Brownstone, 351 West Broadway Paterson, NJ. Tickets: $75 (includes a $50 initial set of chips). All profits will go to award scholarships. Please RSVP by February 10th to:
Claire Centrella 120 Quarry Dr., Clifton, NJ 07013 For more info call 201-572-1299.

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Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets

Events, Parish Life, Sunday School (SOCL) /
In the picture Renata, Fr. Joseph, Natalie, the Principle - Mrs. Jennifer Cenatiempo and Mrs. Lazara, the teacher who was involved with this project.
In the picture Renata, Fr. Joseph, Natalie, the Principle – Mrs. Jennifer Cenatiempo and Mrs. Lazara, the teacher who was involved with this project.

On Monday, November 25th Holy Cross Church delivered Thanksgiving baskets to the Beatrice Gilmore School, where Natalie, daughter of Fr. Joseph is attending. She was proud and happy. The school organized a food drive to help the needy families. Thanksgiving baskets were prepared in the parish hall with parents and students helping to wrap the baskets and getting them ready for the delivery.

Mrs. Claire Centrella, far left, was instrumental in organizing this event.
Mrs. Claire Centrella, far left, was instrumental in organizing this event.

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Pasta Dinner & Uncle Floyd

Events /

On Saturday, November 9th Holy Cross Church and Passaic Valley UNICO hosted a pasta dinner with entertainment by Uncle Floyd Vivino. It was an enjoyable evening with great food and much laughter and fun.

We thank Bob Appaluccio, John Barbieri, Lisa Haynes, Fran Maglio, Hughie Vickerilla, Ed and Beverly Obssuth, Claire Centrella, Merry Sleece, Dominick Bucci, Chris Gibbs and Father Joseph Cyman and others who helped to organize this fundraiser, set up the hall, did clean-up and all who attended and supported us.

We thank all sponsors who donated gift certificates and Tricky Trays including: Corrado’s of Wayne, Hillery Street Restaurant & Grill, The Fine Grind, Bella Notte, NaNina’s in the Park, Maggie’s Town Tavern, Francesco’s, Cupcake Cutie, Chef Central, Tom Triolo, Dominick Bucci, Johnny Meatballs, New York Comedy Club, Venus Creations, I Trulli, Shag86, Cyndia’s Diner, Rustica Trattoria, Imperial 46, Heat Waves, Dunkin Donuts of Woodland Park, Viva La Pizza, Thomas Haircuts, PokerEmporium, 3DWindSpinners, Mr. & Mrs. Tiseo, Learning Express, and Claire Centrella. God bless you all!

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Helping Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish

Announcements, Pastor's Update, PNCC /

Our prayers and best wishes are with the Pastor, Fr. Mariusz Zochowski, and all parishioners of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Perth Amboy, NJ. It is heart breaking that this beautiful church was destroyed by the fire on Monday October 28th.

I helped Fr. Mario by celebrating Holy Masses in that church and also attended various NY/NJ Seniorate liturgies such as our annual Corpus Christi Holy Mass with procession. The national Mission and Evangelism workshop was also held there. The people of that parish are friendly and have a deep faith. Fr. Mariusz and some parishioners dedicated countless hours to renovate and remodel the church, rectory, and the parish hall. On Monday evening October 28th I witnessed many people praying in the front of the demolished church with tears in their eyes and broken hearts. It was difficult not to share their feelings. Bishop Bernard Nowicki came to express his support, and together with Fr. Mario inspired those gathered with their prayers of hope that the parish will be rebuilt through the dedication of its people. It will be rebuilt by the people of faith who are the “living stones of the church.” I need to mention that the Holy Eucharist, the consecrated bread – the real presence of Jesus was unharmed as well as the processional cross. This is indeed a sign of the presence of the risen Lord among us and in us. A wonderful start of a new beginning.

At the request of Fr. Mariisz and his parishioners present on Monday along with Deacon Konicki, serving our diocese, we prepared a GoFundMe site so people of good will could offer donations online to help the parish of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in this very difficult time. You can also donate by mail to:

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish
600 Jacques St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Thank you and God bless your generosity.

Fr. Joseph

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Pasta Dinner featuring the Fabulas! “Uncle Floyd”

Announcements, Events, Parish Life /

Holy Cross Church & the Passaic Valley Chapter of UNICO will host a Pasta Dinner featuring the Fabulas! “Uncle Floyd” — Italian Humor at it’s BEST! on Saturday, November 9th from 6 to 10pm.

The menu includes Pasta – Meatballs – Salad – Refreshments – Desserts. You can BYOB. We will have TrickyTray and 50/50 Raffle.

Only 135 tickets are available at $30 per person. Adults only please. For pre-sale tickets please contact Mr. Dominick J. Bucci at 973-703-6473, Mr. John Barbieri at 201-317-7861, or Holy Cross Church at 973-256-4888.

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Pampered Chef Party/Fundraiser Thank You

Events, Parish Life /

On August 11th we held a Pampered Chef party and fundraiser. Our chefs were Claire Centrella and Leslie DeMaio. Everyone enjoyed Bruschetta Pasta, Garlic Knots and Molten Chocolate Cake made in front of our eyes all by our chefs. There were about 15 people who attended and the total of product orders was $440.00 with 2 additional cooking parties scheduled… Donna Fabricatore on October 12th and Holy Cross Church on October 6th. The church received nearly $60 from the fundraiser and we expect to have another one on October 6th after the 11AM Holy Mass. Thank you to all who attended and worded on this event. God bless you for your generosity. Please join in on the fun and be able to order fabulous items for Christmas while helping Holy Cross Church at our next party.

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Food Drive Blessings

Events, Parish Life /

On Tuesday, August 6th, our parish provided a table at the Woodland Park National Night Out. Great weather and a great cause drew many community members to raise awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, and enhance community-police relationships. Food, Rides, Games, DJ, demonstrations and giveaways were part of the event. We thank our parishioner Christine Murphy, member of Woodland Park Municipal Alliance, for being a liaison for our parish’s participation. Also we thank Claire Centrella, Dominick Bucci, Malissa Betancur, Renata, Michael and Natalie Cyman who were helping to collect nonperishable food items and distributed flyers for our upcoming social events. On the table the church’s sign was displayed along with an indication – Food Drive for the Fr. English Food Pantry. The food items were donated by our parishioners and other people. Four large boxes were collected. On Thursday these items along with another eight bags collected earlier in the parish hall, three boxes of clothing and one box of books, were donated to the Fr. English Food Pantry. On behalf of the needy, we thank each and everyone who helped or donated for this noble cause.

Food Drive at the Woodland Park National Night Out - August 6, 2013
Food Drive at the Woodland Park National Night Out – August 6, 2013

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National Night Out

Announcements, Events, Parish Life /

Holy Cross will be participating in National Night Out sponsored by the Woodland Park Municipal Alliance on Tuesday, August 6th from 6 – 9 pm on Memorial Drive.

National Night Out is held in communities across the U.S. to raise awareness and generate support for anti-crime programs, and enhance community-police relationships.

Holy Cross will have a table to collect nonperishable food items for the Fr. English Food Pantry, Paterson. We thank you on behalf of the needy.

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