On Sunday, October 2nd, in the Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, the annual blessing of pets took place at the beginning of the 11 am Mass. The Holy Mass was celebrated in the parish hall with good attendance.
We thank all for attending the Holy Mass and those who brought well behaved pets for this special day. St. Francis of Assisi showed his remarkable love for all the creatures. He called them brothers and sisters and wrote a Canticle of the Creatures, giving glory to God for all living things He created.
Steven Ortega and Amy Tarazona were married by Fr. Joseph on Sunday, September 4th. Congratulations also to Best Man – Martin V., Maid of Honor – Diane T., parents: Emilia & Luis, Jennifer & Daniel, grandparents, relatives and friends.
Marriage is presented on the first pages of the bible, at the beginning of Jesus ministry and on the last pages of the Holy Scripture as a vision of eternal life – the wedding feast.
We all wish Steven and Amy that God’s love be present in their marriage life each day. May their lives be filled with joy and assurance that God is always with them with support from their family members, friends and faith community of Holy Cross. The example of the Holy Family gives them inspiration in their daily lives. – Fr. Joseph
On Sunday, June 19th, we were honored to give awards to the following children and youth who expressed special service in the life of Holy Cross Church in the past school year 2021-2022:
Best Sunday School attendance:
Marc G. / Justin V. / Cameron R.
Honorable mention attendance:
Veronica M. / Viviana G. / Nicholas G.
Appreciation for serving as altar servers:
Nicholas G. / Chris G. / Daniel G.
Marcella G. / Athena G. / Viviana G. /Veronica M.
Appreciation for serving as lectors:
Natalie C. / Chris G. / Daniel G. / Marcella G.
We wish to thank our Sunday School teachers, Ms. Natalie Lazar and Mr. Paul Murphy for their time, dedication, and for sharing their teaching talents to the benefit of our children. In the last school year, children prepared Thanksgiving baskets, participated in the trip to feed the homeless in Paterson, prepared gifts for the elderly in Totowa, made post cards, prepared gifts for mothers and fathers, served as altar servers during our Holy Masses, and served as lectors. We are grateful for their participation in these and other activities. We especially wish to thank parents and guardians for their support and involvement.
May the Lord bless you all, keep you safe, healthy and a fun filled summer. Sunday school will begin again on Sunday Sept. 11, 2022.
On Sunday, May 15th we witnessed the celebration of First Holy Communion administered to Cameron Rodriguez, Marc Gutierrez, and Stephanie Tapia-Nunez. We congratulate them and their families on this special occasion.
The new recipients of the Holy Eucharist are welcomed to participate in the life of the parish in different ministries such as members of Sunday School (School of Christian Living), serving as altar servers, and later as lectors reading the Word of God.
The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ who is 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… (Catechism of the PNCC)
You are invited to attend a prayer service on Tuesday, May 10th at 7 pm. We will pray for peace in The Ukraine, the end of war, and peace in the world at this Candlelight Prayer Service: “My Time with Mary – a Spa for The Soul”
On Sunday March 20th we hosted a St. Patrick’s Luncheon. During this event we enjoyed music and joyful, laughable entertainment provided by well-known “Uncle Floyd Vivino” The green grab bags donated by Ed and Beverly Obssuth were part of our annual celebration. The drawings of the basket of cheer donated by the Adoration Society, “Basket of Surprise” donated by the Cyman family and 50/50 took place at the end of our celebration. We thank Fr. David and Laurie Gaydos as well as David, Edward Obssuth and some other helpers for preparing the menu consisting of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish red potatoes, Baked Chicken – Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads / Irish Soda Bread, Homemade Desserts. We thank those who decorated the hall for the event and those who cleaned after the celebration. We thank everyone who attended our annual celebration. Basket of cheer was won by Mary Farrar and the 50/50 winner was John Murdok. Congratulations!!! St. Patrick, bishop, great missionary and patron of Ireland, pray for us!
