Events

Drive-In Movies

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Don’t give up on Drive-In movies just yet!!! Holy Cross Church will be having one right here in Woodland Park! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a fun way to end the summer. Join your church family on Monday, August 22nd at 7:30 PM (rain date Wednesday, August 24th). It’s going to be a lot of fun and a great opportunity for you to get to know each better. We’ll have the grill going and some drinks to sell for a very small price to support the youth group. So come out for this fundraiser and time of fellowship.

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Youth Car Wash Thank You

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Youth Car Wash at Holy Cross Church was held Saturday, July 16th. We accepted free will donations and we raised $225. Wow!

Thank you to following families: Bucci, Cabrejos, Centrella, Cyman, Desch, Fernandez, Kiame, Mupo, and Reyes and those who came and supported this fundraiser. We had great time and a lots of fun.

Our Youth you did a great job!! You made my day! Thank you.

Fr. Joseph

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Parish Picnic

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On Sunday June 12th, after 11 AM Holy Mass our annual parish picnic will take place in the parish hall. The parish will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, coffee, soft drinks and entertainment for the children, face painting to name just a few.

All parishioners are welcome to attend and please invite your friends. Parishioners are asked to bring with them a dish of salad or any favourite food. Please write your name on the bulletin board in the parish hall and the kind of dish you will bring. We ask you kindly to provide us your head count information on the sign-up list by Sunday, June 5th.

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Gold buying event

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Venus Creations, A Jeweler from Little Falls, will be hosting a gold buying event as a fundraiser here at Holy Cross Church on Sunday, June 5th, from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 12 PM to 2 PM. Bring in your old gold, silver, platinum, diamonds and coins a receive immediate cash no matter what condition it is in. As an added bonus, Holy Cross Church will receive 10% of the proceeds. Gold is at it’s all time high! So don’t miss out.

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Car Care Fair

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A Car Care Fair presented by Liberty Auto Electric Inc. will be held at the Parish on Sunday, May 1st from 12 PM – 4 PM. Free will donations will provide for the youth programs of our parish.

As part of Car Care Month activities nationwide, motorists are invited to have their vehicles checked by Liberty Auto Electric at 101 Straight St, Paterson, NJ 07501. Free will donations accepted as fundraiser for the Holy Cross Church. Motorists can learn more about the benefits of performing scheduled vehicle maintenance and needed repair.

“These free vehicle inspections can disclose potential safety and operational problems because of deficiencies such as low brake fluid or under-inflated tires according to Juan Reyes president. “Nine out of 10 vehicles going through check-up lanes last year showed consumer neglect. The top problem areas were motor oil, windshield wipers, air filters, belts and hoses and lights.”

Beyond the effect that vehicle neglect can have on safety, dependability and performance, a discovery during a check-up lane inspection can help prevent a breakdown at a busy intersection or on a heavily traveled highway, or even worse, on a deserted road far from home. “Motorists appreciate our Car Care Month check-up events,” says Jose Pascual, Service advisor. “It’s a community activity event that strives to encourage motorists to take care of their vehicles, which in many cases is one of their most costly investments. These events provide important need-to-know information for anyone who owns or leases a car.” Liberty Auto Electric has been in Paterson for more than 20 years and it’s been a leader in the automotive repair service always bringing superb service and technology to the citizens of Paterson and other communities nearby. Car Care Months is an integral part of the Car Care Council’s “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers.

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The Liturgies of Holy Week

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Each parishioner, the the members of our community, are invited to participate in these significant and important services for Holy Week.

HOLY WEDNESDAY – April 20, 2011: The decoration of the church will take place at 12 P.M. Especially ANS members are asked to help. The celebration of the Sacrament of Penance – General Confession will take place at 7:00 P.M. The youth who have received First Holy Communion and are under 16 years are strongly encouraged to attend the private forms of confession at 7:30 PM. Adults if wish can attend private form of confession.

MAUNDY THURSDAY – April 21, 2011: we will commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus in the Upper Room and the institution of the Sacraments of Holy Orders, Holy Eucharist and Penance at 7:15 P.M. On that day we will celebrate the Holy Mass in white vestments. On Holy Thursday we will ring bells during the Gloria. The bells will not be used until the liturgy of Resurrection. At the end of Holy Thursday Mass, the Holy Eucharist will be taken to the side altar to signify that Jesus was taken at night from the Garden of Olives and imprisoned by the Sanhedrin. The exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be until 9:00 P.M. Please sign up for the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the list located in the parish hall.

GOOD FRIDAY – April 22, 2011: The liturgy of the Stations of the Cross with children and youth participation will take place.at 3:00 P.M. We will meditate for the last time during this Lent the passion and suffering of our Lord. The opening of the Lord’s tomb will take place. A simple reception will take place consisting of coffee and juice with crackers.

The Liturgy of Good Friday this year will take place at 4:15 P.M. The Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified on Good Friday consists of the Passion of Jesus according to the Gospel of St. John. The main purpose of the liturgy will be veneration of the Cross, the symbol of victory over death and sin. On that day the Holy Communion will be distributed (consecrated on Holy Thursday) and the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place until 6:30 p.m. Please sign up for the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the list located in the parish hall.

HOLY SATURDAY – April 23, 2011: On Holy Saturday you can bring the Easter baskets with festive food to be blessed at 4:00 p.m. Easter baskets will be blessed also after the Liturgy of Holy Saturday. Since the ancient times the Holy Saturday was a day for the new catechumens to be baptized. Our Liturgy will begin at 6:00 P.M. with the blessing of fire and the Pascal candle. The Liturgy of the Word with the history of salvation will take place. The Holy Water will be blessed which we use during the upcoming weeks to bless ourselves in the church, to baptize children and for the Asperses on Sundays. The Easter Vigil will take place at the end of the celebration.

EASTER – SUNDAY – APRIL 24, 2011: The Resurrection Liturgy will be celebrated on Easter Sunday at 8:00 a.m. preceded with the procession around the church. The solemn Holy Mass of the Resurrection will follow. The second Holy Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.

My Dear Parishioners and Friends, each and everyone is welcomed to attend these beautiful celebrations in order to more completely understand the meaning and important events of the life of Jesus especially His passion and glorious resurrection.

Wishing you a Happy and blessed Easter.

Christ has risen! Indeed He is risen!

Father Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor

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Car Care Inspection Offered

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As part of Car Care Month activities nationwide, motorists are invited to have their vehicles checked by Liberty Auto Electric at 101 Straight St, Paterson, NJ, 07501. Free will donations will be accepted as fundraiser for the Holy Cross Church. Telephone: 973-754-9355.

Liberty will also hold a car care inspection at Holy Cross on Sunday, May 1st from noon to 4pm.

Motorists can learn more about the benefits of performing scheduled vehicle maintenance and needed repair. “These free vehicle inspections can disclose potential safety and operational problems because of deficiencies such as low brake fluid or under-inflated tires” said Juan Reyes President of Liberty Auto Electric. Juan and his family joined our parish last year. Juan is coordinator of the Youth Group in our parish. “Nine out of 10 vehicles going through check-up lanes last year showed consumer neglect. The top problem areas were motor oil, windshield wipers, air filters, belts and hoses and lights.”

Beyond the effect that vehicle neglect can have on safety, dependability and performance, a discovery during a check-up lane inspection can help prevent a breakdown at a busy intersection or on a heavily traveled highway, or even worse, on a deserted road far from home. “Motorists appreciate our Car Care Month check-up events,” says Jose Pascual, Service Advisor. “It’s a community activity event that strives to encourage motorists to take care of their vehicles, which in many cases is one of their most costly investments. These events provide important need-to-know information for anyone who owns or leases a car.” Liberty Auto Electric has been in Paterson for more than 20 years and it’s been a leader in the automotive repair service always bringing superb service and technology to the citizens of Paterson and other communities nearby. Car Care Months is an integral part of the Car Care Council’s “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For more information or to receive a copy of the visit the Council’s new Car Care Guide for motorists.

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The Season of Lent at Holy Cross

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During the Lenten time all of us should remember personal prayers, to read and reflect on Holy Scripture, and to attend the liturgy of Sunday Mass. Fasting – we are called to abstain from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays for those who are 14 years old and above and are otherwise physically able. During Holy Week we abstain from meat from Wednesday through Saturday in preparation for the Lord’s resurrection and in recognition of all He did for us.

You are invited to attend Lenten Devotions to reflect on the redemptive sufferings and death of our Lord on Wednesdays at 7:15 P.M.

Ash Wednesday – The Beginning Of Lent

On Wednesday, March 9, 2011 the Church begins the season of Lent. On that day two Masses will be celebrated: at 12:00 P.M. with the Blessing and distribution of Ashes and at 7:15 p.m. with the Blessing and distribution of Ashes. Beginning on Ash Wednesday we are called to repent, to change our minds about the way we live our lives in the sight of God.

Wednesday Lenten Devotions

  • March 16, 2011 @ 7:15 PM — Bitter lamentations #1
  • March 23, 2011 @ 7:15 PM — Stations of the Cross (Youth Group members and 1st Holy Communion Students)
  • March 30, 2011 @ 7:15 PM — Bitter Lamentations #2
  • April 6, 2011 @ 7:15 PM — Stations of the Cross (Youth Group members and 1st Holy Communion Students)
  • April 13, 2011 – @ 7:15 PM — Bitter Lamentations #3
  • April 22, 2011 – Good Friday @ 3 PM — Stations of the Cross with youth and children participation

Alms Box

Our parish traditionally uses the Alms Box in the vestibule of the church for the benefit of the poor. Please continue to support this great cause to help the less fortunate of our society particularly as a sacrifice during Lent. “When you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing – your almsgiving must be secret, and your father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.” — Matthew 6:3-4.

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St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

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The Parish Life Committee of Holy Cross invites you to come and enjoy a “St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon” on Sunday, March 20th at 12 P.M. (after 11:00 AM Holy Mass).

The menu includes: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Red Potatoes, Baked Chicken, Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads, Irish Soda Bread, Coffee/Tea, Irish Coffee, and Homemade Desserts

There will also be a raffle for a Basket of Irish Cheer, Door Prizes, and a 50/50 Raffle.

Please R.S.V.P by March 13th for tickets. Adults are $15 each and children and youth are free. Tickets may be purchased at the church or by mail. Please call (973) 256-4888 for additional information.

NOW – featuring entertainment by the The Davis Academy Of Irish Dancing.

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