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Flowers provided to One Care Assisted Living Residents
The Stewardship Committee, along with the students of School of Christian Living prepared 55 plants for Easter to be given to those in Assisted Living at “Care One” in Wayne. The students decorated the pots and potted beautiful pansies which were brought to Care One by Father Joseph, Renata and Natalie. Easter is a time of renewal and celebration and we are happy to share this with those homebound at “Care One”.
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Christmas Party for Jesus
The annual Christmas Dinner was held last Sunday December 9, 2012. We enjoyed great attendance. We are thankful for the delicious and abundant festive food donated by Deacon David Gaydos and his wife Laurie, prepared by Edward and David Obssuth and their helpers.
The Sunday school students presented a program which invited the audience to participate in singing Christmas Carols. A special cake was made to honor the birth of Jesus. St. Nicholas came and distributed gifts to the precious children asking them in return to be good for another year.
We thank Renata Cyman who decorated the hall, Claire Centrella who with the help of Merry Sleece and ANS members organized 20 baskets of Tricky Tray. In addition to that, there was a 50/50 cash prize and ANS Basket of Cheer raffled. Our words of appreciation are addressed to those who helped to clean up after the event. A thank you is also extended to the parishioners who contributed desserts, sold raffles, and invited friends for last Sunday’s celebration. Merry Christmas!
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Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Dinner
We will hold our annual “Happy Birthday Jesus” Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 9th after 11 A.M. Holy Mass. Adults $12. THE CHILDREN and YOUTH will be free of charge. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an enjoyable afternoon with great menu and a Christmas Program by the children of our School of Christian Living. St. Nicholas (Santa) will visit us with presents for the children.
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School of Christian Living Awards at Holy Cross
We thank the teachers of our School of Christian Living once again for their service in the 2011-2012 academic year. The parish gave our teachers beautiful roses representing our appreciation for their time and effort on behalf of our children. The parish also gave awards to the children for their good attendance and participation (Barnes and Noble certificates).
SOCL will start classes again on Sunday, September 9th. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable vacation. God bless you all!
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First Holy Communion 2012
On Sunday May 20th five children of our parish received the presence of Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time. They went through lessons learning the basics of Christian faith. The Sacrament of Confession took place on Friday May 18th after their rehearsal for this special event.
During Holy Mass the children read the Prayers of the Faithful.
We congratulate:
- Natalie Joanne Cyman daughter of Fr. Joseph and Renata (Bujak) Cyman,
- Kaylee Ann Gonzalez, daughter of Julio Gonzalez and Ella Anaya,
- Ariana Rixana Rubio, daughter of Carlos Rubio and Sonia Garcia,
- Vanessa Smith, daughter of Claudio Negrini and Lisa Smith, and
- David Edwin Torres, son of Edwin Torres and Maria E. Morales.
We had the privilege of Fr. Stanley Kural’s presence to concelebrate Holy Mass. Fr. Kural served Resurrection Parish in Brooklyn for many years.
I thank parents for their input in preparing their children for the First Holy Communion celebration. They sponsored flowers that beautified the sanctuary and the soloist who with our organist Neil Estanislao performed solo pieces such as Ave Maria (Hail Mary) and Panis Angelicus (Bread from Heaven) – Father Joseph
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Annual Parish Picnic
On Sunday, June 10th after 11 AM Holy Mass.
We will have a special attraction for children to enjoy- such as a giant moonwalk. Come see it!
We will be enjoying the following children’s games with prizes including Musical Chairs, Balloon Bust, Egg run, an Apple eating contest, Simon says, a Watermelon eating contest, and a Jello eating contest.
Besides hot dogs and hamburgers supplied by Holy Cross we will have the following: Our parishioners’ favorite dishes (salads, hot dishes, desserts), Fruit punch, Popcorn, Sweet potato fries, Ice cream pops, Water, Soda, Coffee/tea.
All parishioners are welcome to attend and please invite your friends. Please join us on Sunday.
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Youth Gathering and Ice Skating Party
Sunday, January 15th, the youth of our parish participated in a special Holy Mass at 11:00 AM by serving as altar servers and reading prayers of the faithful. After Holy Mass there was a Youth Meeting followed by a reception. Participants enjoyed a game of musical chairs.
At the meeting the youth spoke about past events such as car wash and drive-in movie night in the summer. This year Youth Convo will take place from July 23 to July 27, 2012 at Niagara Falls. NY. A future youth fundraiser will be discussed at the next meeting to defray the cost for participants. After the meeting the church provided refreshment and pizza. At 2 PM we gathered at Montclair University, Floyd Hall Arena. We had a good turnout. After the group ice skate rental, seventeen youth enjoyed skating at the beautiful facility.
The parish sponsored the cost of tickets for our youth who are considered very important in our parish ministry. We thank parents and grandparents who brought the youth for the meeting and ice skating. Several adults were pleased to watch the young people’s endless energy and enthusiasm. The youth returned home happy and additionally witnessed a happy evening watching the Giants win!
The next youth Holy Mass and meeting will take place on Sunday, February 19th. Come and enjoy!
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Christmas Party for Jesus
Our annual Christmas Dinner was held last Sunday, December 4th. We enjoyed great attendance, delicious and abundant festive food prepared by Deacon David his wife Laurie, Edward Obssuth and their helpers. Our School of Christian Living students presented a play which invited the audience to participate in singing Christmas Carols. A special cake was made to honor the birth of Jesus. St. Nicholas came and distributed gifts to the precious children asking them in return to be god for another year.
A Candle basket and 50/50 cash prize were raffled. We thank also ladies who brought delicious bake goods. A thank you is also extended to the parishioners who contributed desserts, sold raffles, and invited friends for last Sunday celebration. Merry Christmas!
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Polish National Union of America District #2 Meeting
The Polish National Union of America District #2 fraternal organization of our Church met quarterly at the meeting on Saturday, November 12th at Transfiguration of our Lord parish in Wallington, NJ. The election of new officers took place and various issues of the organization were discussed. In our parish hall you can find several pamphlets telling about PNU programs. For further information you can contact Alice Kriskewic, Judy Lamping or Fr. Joseph.
Confirmation Class
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Rt. Rev. John Mack, Bishop of the Central Diocese in spring of 2013. The next classes are scheduled as follows: Sunday December 11, 2011, January 15, 29, 2012 at 10:10 AM. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a very important step in youth’s religious education. Confirmation is the sacrament through which we receive gifts of the Holy Spirit to make us soldiers of Christ, ready to profess our faith in word and deed. The bishop confirms by laying of hands on the person to be confirmed and anointing the forehead in the form of the cross with Holy Chrism.
The confirmation imprints on our soul sacramental character, which entitles us to strength needed to show our faith in word and deed. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the completion of baptism, because we are strengthened to live a Christian life within the Church and defend its truths.
First Communion Class
It is an enjoyable time for Fr. Joseph to prepare these students for their special celebration of receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The next preparation classes for First Holy Communion are scheduled as follows: Dec. 11, 2011; January 8, 22, 2012 after 11 AM Mass. The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body… This is My Blood.
New Hymnals
On Sunday, November 13th, after 9am Holy Mass Alice Kriskewic and Judy Lamping presented the new PNCC hymnal to our organist, Neil Estanislao. The choir members are equipped with new copies. We invite and encourage interested parishioners to share their vocal and musical talents for the good of the parish. The choir is helping the congregation to sing hymns during Sunday liturgy. We thank Neil for his service as organist in our parish. We thank, as well, Jessica Muccilli for her service when Neil is not available.
Advent
On Sunday, November 27th we began the season of Advent. At the beginning of Sunday Masses in Advent we light one candle on the Advent wreath. They symbolize hope, love, joy and peace which Jesus brought into our lives.
Our Annual Advent Tree project, coordinated by our parishioner, Pat Olsen, started on Sunday, November 27th. Through our efforts, the project will be benefiting the less fortunate of our society. This will help boys and girls of DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services) as well as senior men and women from EVA’S Village.
You are being asked to take a tag from the tree and write your name in the registry located near the tree. Please affix the copy of the tag you take from the tree to your gift so that the present may be given to the proper individual. All gifts are due back on Sunday, December 18th. Your generosity will be appreciated and rewarded by the Lord who asks us to take care for the needy.
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