Charity

Special thank you

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We would like to thank the St. Nicholas Ministry who donated Easter flowers for the sick and homebound of our parish. All home bound greatly appreciated the fact that they are remembered by the Holy Cross Church family. Special thanks are extended to Lucy and Richard Daum, who made arrangements to purchase flowers and delivered them to the church. We thank also Alfreda Bazanowski for sending cards to home bound, and for special occasions to our parishioners on behalf of Holy Cross Church.

Our Parish recently received a bequest of $5,000 as a beneficiary of Jean Biegel’s Last Will and Testament. Jean Begiel (96) passed away on Dec. 11, 2010. As a token of appreciation our parish remembered Jean last Sunday April 3, 2011 during both Holy Masses. We ask parishioners to remember Jean in personal thoughts and prayers. Each Friday the Holy Mass is celebrated with the intention for the benefactors of Holy Cross Church. Eternal rest, grant unto her O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Special thanks to

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  • Deacon David Gaydos prepared a delicious St. Patrick’s Dinner and, with his wife Laurie, donated food they purchased.
  • Bob and Merry Sleece donated basket of cheers.
  • Mrs. Renata Cyman sponsored entertainment provided by Davis Academy of Irish Dance.
  • Edward and Beverly Obssuth donated items for door prizes.
  • Edward Obssuth, Hughie Vickerilla helped in the kitchen. Christian and Juan Reyes, Roger Zibor, Nelly Cabrejos helped after the dinner doing clean up.
  • Dominick Bucci, Penni Lazor and Michael S. decorated the parish hall.
  • Hughie & Beverly Vickerilla and Karen Hitchcock donated St. Joseph’s Pastry for the dinner. We thank anyone who donated baked goods, cleaned after the event and supported this fundraiser.
  • We thank anyone who helped in any shape or form to make this event a success. Great job!!!
  • We thank Nelly Cabrejos for cleaning altar linens.

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Updates – The Zachary Decker Fundraiser and our St. Patrick’s Dinner

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Both events now feature entertainment.

Sounds of Sinatra & More, Al Russo And Garry Colletti will be appearing at the Zachary Decker Fundraiser from 1-3pm on Sunday, April 3rd at the Brownstone, 351 West Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey.

The Davis Academy Of Irish Dancing will be appearing at our annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on March 20th starting at noon.

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Fundraiser in support of Zachary Decker and his Family

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Dear Friends,

Please join us at a fundraiser hosted by Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park, NJ in support of Zachary Decker & his Family on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 1 – 5 PM at the Brownstone, 351 West Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey.

Zachary John Decker is a 4 year old from Hamburg with a one of a kind personality and a constantly positive spirit. He loves fire trucks, John Deere tractors, Scooby Doo, riding his quad and go cart, playing on the computer, painting and arts and craft. Most of all he loves spending time with his parents, Kevin, a volunteer fireman in Hamburg, and Marlene, and his younger sister, Brianne. Zachary was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia about a week after his fourth birthday in January 2010. He is currently in remission but will be going through chemotherapy for the next three years. Zach is an amazing little boy who has a positive outlook despite all he has gone through.

Your fabulous dinner includes: Italian Cold Specialties Salumeria Display; Fresh Mozzarella Station; Family Style Selection of: Homemade Eggplant Rollatine, Aborrio Rice Balls, Tossed Green Salad, Rigatoni Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce, Al Ceppo Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, Braised Short Ribs, Chicken Tenders Scarpiella, Red Roasted Potato, Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Rolls Foccacia, Warm Semolina Rolls, Fresh Baked Foccacia, Pastry Trays, Fruit Platters, Zeppole Station, Assorted Soft Drinks, Bottles of Red & White Wine, Cappuccino, Espresso, Coffee, Café Au Latte, and Tea.

There will be a 50/50 Raffle and tricky tray with prizes.

$60 per person. Seats are limited so please order your tickets early by calling Lynn Imperiale 973-235-9319.

NOW – featuring entertainment by Sounds of Sinatra & More, Al Russo And Garry Colletti from 1-3pm.

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Advent Tree to support DYFS, Eva’s Shelter, and Shelter Our Sisters

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This annual project coordinated by Pat Olsen, will help boys and girls of DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services), senior men from Eva’s Shelter and women with babies from Shelter Our Sisters. Your generosity is appreciated and rewarded by the Lord who asks us to take care for the needy. All gifts are due by Sunday, December 19th for timely distribution.

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National United Youth Project

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Brothers and Sisters, On Behalf of the National United Youth Association Board and its President Lauren Bilinski, may I take this opportunity to invite you to share in a ministry project.

By now, I’m sure you have no doubt heard of the report that Lauren had made to the 23rd General Synod. Therein she had asked all of us to participate in “Operation Christmas Child”. For some of you, this is an annual project in your parish; for some, this may be new. Your participation involves filling shoeboxes with various items that a child would like to have (small toys, personal hygiene items, crayons, coloring books; well, you get the idea.) Along with your box, Samaritan’s Purse will provide a copy of the Scriptures in that child’s language, so that the whole story of God’s love will be shared. I have provided a sheet of labels that you can place in your box -just indicate whether it is for a boy or a girl and their age. Feel free to place a greeting from your parish in your box(es); there is a good chance you’ll receive a reply. After filling as many as your congregation is able, you need to check out the Samaritan’s Purse website to find out where the closest collection point is in your area. The website is also filled with helpful hints, downloadable and requested promotional materials. They do ask a small donation for each box to help with the shipping.

I remember the year our parish received a card back from a young girl in Zimbabwe. She wrote that she enjoyed all the gifts in the box; and learning about Jesus. What a gift we can give to someone we will probably never ever meet somewhere in the world – a joyful gift and the joy of Jesus! The collection week is 15-22 November; so get busy fillin’! And may our gracious Lord bless whatever sacrifice you make for His kids!. Fr. Stan, Chaplain.

Dear Youth – You are all invited to participate in this worthwhile project. In our parish hall you can see one shoe box already filled in. Bring empty shoe box and any items you can donate for the children who will greatly appreciate your Christmas Gift. – Fr. Joseph.

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2010 Bulletin Ads – $100 Per Year – Thank You

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How would you like to place your own personal business advertisement in our weekly bulletin? You can! The donation for an ad for one year is $100. The monies received will go towards photocopy supplies. Please contact church parish office at 973-256-4888 to submit your ad, or send an E-mail to Holy Cross Parish. Thank you and God bless you for your support and consideration.

Please support the following businesses that financially support our church.











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Other Upcoming Events

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All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner: Sunday, September 12th after 11 AM Holy Mass. Spaghetti, Meatballs, Garden Salad, Beverages, Take-out available. Tickets are only $5. S.O.C.L. Students Eat Free!

Youth Meetings: All Parish youth and their friends (12 years and up) are invited to attend the Holy Cross Church Youth Group meeting on Sunday, September 19th after 11:00 AM Mass. Refreshments will be provided. Come in and find out what’s in store for you.

Food Drive: A food drive to benefit the Father English Food Pantry will be held on Sunday, September 19th. All parishioners are asked to bring a bag of groceries to church on this day. Won’t you help the needy in the name of Christ the Savior? “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, you have done it to me.” (Matthew 25:40)

God bless your generosity.

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