To be held Sunday, March 20th after 11 A.M. Holy Mass.
Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Red Potatoes, Baked Chicken – Variety Of Vegetables, Assorted Breads / Irish Soda Bread, Irish Coffee / Tea, Homemade Desserts. Take Outs Will Be Available.
Tickets: Adults $15 – Children and youth free of charge. Please purchase tickets by Sunday March 13, 2011. If you have any questions call 973-256-4888 or send an E-mail to the Parish.
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Want to meet new friends in a safe Christian environment? Holy Cross Parish invites youth ages 12 and up to our Youth Fellowship Meeting on Friday, January 21st from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Enjoy Food, Fun and Refreshment.
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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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May the Joy and Peace of Christmas be with you now and all throughout the coming year 2011
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – 2011!
Wesołych Świąt i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku – 2011! (Polish)
Joyeux Noël et bonne année 2011! (French)
Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo 2011 (Italian)
¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo 2011 (Spanish)
Frohliche Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr 2011! (German)
Sretan Božić! Sretna Nova Godina! 2011 (Croatian)
Veselé vánoce a šťastný nový rok 2011 (Czech)
Father Joseph Cyman with Family and the Parish Committee
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Want to meet new friends in a safe Christian environment? Our Parish invites youth ages 12 and up for a Youth Fellowship Meeting on Friday, December 3rd from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Enjoy Food, Fun and Refreshment. Bring your favorite game and inspirational story and share it with others. Inform us about the number of youth attending by Thursday, December 2nd by calling Father Joseph at 973-256-4888 or Juan Reyes at 973-754-9355.
Thanksgiving Eve Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. Let us give thanks for the Almighty God and for all His gifts which we so often take for granted.
Advent – The First Sunday of Advent will begin on Sunday November 28, 2010. The last Sunday of Liturgical year – The Feast of Christ the King – will take place on Sunday November 21, 2010.
Christmas Dinner – “Happy Birthday Jesus” will be held on Sunday, December 5th after 11 A.M. Holy Mass – Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an enjoyable afternoon with great menu and Christmas Program by the children of our School of Christian Living. The dinner will be prepared by Deacon David Gaydos and his helpers. Tickets are $12 for adults. Children are free of charge and the youth helping with clean up are free of charge as well. Tickets are now available. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, November 28th. The Menu is: Fish Tilapia with Mango Sauce, Roast Chicken, Roast Pork, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce, String Beans Almondine, Baby Carrots, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter and Desserts, Coffee and Tea. We will have a raffle for a Brunch for two at the Bethwood Restaurant, Totowa. The value is $100, 50/50 raffle and Santa Claus – (St. Nicholas) will be at the dinner. Invite your family and friends. One Free ticket for a table of 10.
Christmas Eve Holy Masses – We will celebrate traditionally two Holy Masses on the Vigil of the Nativity (Christmas Eve), Friday, December 24th. The Holy Mass with the participation of children and youth will be held at 4 PM. The second solemn Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10 PM.
Solemnity of the Nativity (Christmas Day) Holy Mass – One Holy Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 25th at 10 AM.
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Our “luck of the Draw” Tricky Tray will be held on Friday, October 22nd and Three Saints Cultural Center, 464 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ.
Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Drawing begins at 8:00 pm. Admission: $15.00 and ***Children are Welcome***
Admission includes coffee or tea and an array of desserts plus 26 regular prize chances. Other chances may be purchased that night. You can also purchase pre-packaged raffles that include 20-35% premium over individual tickets. You can buy HOT DOGS and you can BRING YOUR OWN FOOD!!!
Three Saints is HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
We will have about 100 Regular Trays ~ each valued at $25 plus, about 100 Super Trays ~ each valued at $50 plus, and about 15 Grand Trays ~ each valued at over $100 (including a flat screen TV, Scratch-Offs, and many other great prizes). Also win our 50/50 raffle, or win $750.00 cash. Door prizes of $25 gift certificates to local restaurants.
HAVE FAMILY REUNION!!!
Deadline for tickets ~ Monday, October 18th. For tickets call Karen at 973-423-3027 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888. You may also send us an E-mail.
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Holy Cross Parish will hold its annual Tricky Tray on Friday, October 22nd at the Three Saints Cultural Center, 464 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ 07026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, drawing at 8:00 pm. Admission: $15.00 and children are welcome. Three Saints Cultural Center is handicapped accessible.
There will be about 100 Regular Trays, each valued at $25 plus, 100 Super Trays, each valued at $50 plus, and about 15 Grand Trays, each valued at over $100 (includes flat screen TV, Scratch-Offs, and many other great prizes). Win in our 50/50 raffle, win $750 cash, and door prizes of $25 gift certificates to local restaurants.
Admission includes coffee, tea, and an array of desserts plus 26 regular prize chances. Other chances may be purchased that night. You can also purchase pre-packaged raffles that include 20-35% premium over individual tickets. You can buy hot dogs and… you can bring your own food!!! Use the occasion and have a family reunion!!!
The deadline for ticket purchases is October 15th. For tickets call: Karen at 973-423-3027 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888. You may also send an E-mail to Holy Cross Parish.
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We are celebrating 84 years of service!
My Dear Parishioners and Friends, some important events took place at Holy Cross Church in July and August.
The beautiful summer with good adventures is almost ended. Our children went back to school to continue their education. The children were ready to go back to school so were their parents. 🙂
The regular schedule of our parish ministry begins today, September 12, 2010. The School of Christian Living program starts as well and our teachers are eager to hear children’s summer stories. The teachers Mrs. Karen Paulison, Mrs. Claire Centrella, Mrs. Jamie Santos, and Mrs. Natalie Lazar who joined the faculty along with substitute teachers Mrs. Karen Peano and Mrs. Carol Montero are ready to serve our children for their spiritual benefit in school year 2010 – 2011. We keep in our prayers Mrs. Michele Lazor and wish her successful medical treatment with a speedy and recovery.
ACOLYTE RETREAT: From Tuesday June 29, 2010 to Friday July 2, 2010 the Central Diocese Acolyte Retreat took place at Bp. Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center, 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. They listened to interesting presentations at the retreat center (picture). The weather was excellent except one chilly night. The bon fire on Thursday made all of us one friendly family.
CONGRATULATIONS: On Sunday June 27, 2010 at the 11 AM Mass the Sacrament of Baptism received Gavin Estuardo DePrizo, son of Richard and Connie DePrizio. Godparents were Robert and Barbara DePrizio. On behalf of Holy Cross Church we congratulate Gavin, his big brother Tristan, parents, grandparents, family members and friends.
Dominick Bucci and his son David Bucci are in front of Fr. John Slysz Building fixing the flower planter. We thank them also for painting the railing and with Justin Obssuth power washed the Sunday School building, placed new mulch around shrubs and in the planters on the church premises. Justin cleaned the church parking lot. . We thank them for sharing their time and talent for the good of our parish.
CONVO 2010: 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. In the group picture (196 participants) Youth, Clergy, and Chaperones at COVO 2010 visiting Ellis Island. A prayer service was held at the plaque commemorating Bishop Hodur’s arrival in the United States
WE EXPRESS OUR THANKS TO: Italo Palman – a handy man – for installing a new gas valve in the church kitchen stove; installing new faucet on the wall facing the parking lot. Please support his business as he supports our church. See his ad in the church bulletin – tel. 201- 588-7157.
WELCOME NEW FAMILY: – We are glad to welcome Jason and Christine Tiseo and their precious daughters, Isabel and Patricia Rose as our newest addition to Holy Cross Church. On Sunday August 29, 2010 we enjoyed the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism of their daughter Patricia Rose. Godparents were Vincent Valerian and Ashley Carter. Best wishes to Tiseo Family we hope that the Holy Cross Church will be their second home, a place of spiritual growth and social contentment.
Mystery Photo was revealed. The picture was taken of the missal located on the altar in our church. Correct answer was given by Monica Lukowiak.
My Friends, we all have the privilege to worship our Lord on Sunday. God’s commandments “Keep Holy the Lord’s Day” is reminding us about it. It is in the church where we present personal intentions to the Lord. In turn each Sunday our Savior nourishes us with His Word and His real presence in the Holy Eucharist. We all need Jesus, His guidance, support, and His love. May God richly bless you.
I keep you in my daily prayers. Please remember me and my family in your prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Joseph
The annual Blessing of Pets in Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi will take place on Sunday, October 3rd at the beginning of the 11am Holy Mass. The Mass will take place in the parish hall. Well behaved dogs, cats, fish, birds and all God’s creatures are invited with their owners. As we know, animals trusted St. Francis and he treated them with courtesy.
Near the end of his life St. Francis composed a song of praise and thanks to God for all his creations, called “Canticle to Brother Sun,” also known as the “Canticle of the Creatures.” From this song we know that St. Francis did not perceive himself isolated from other creatures. He simply assumed that all creatures – not only humans – form one family of creation. So we are encouraged to bless and praise God in His cats, dogs, birds and all other creatures.
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