The next food drive for the Fr. English food pantry in Paterson will take place on Sunday January 16, 2011. Please support the less fortunate according to your possibilities.
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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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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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A Country Western Night will be held Saturday, September 25th in the Holy Cross Parish Hall. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM with a Buffet Style (all you can eat) Menu of: Chili, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Barbequed Spare Ribs, Pulled Pork and Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Pickles & Olives, Watermelon, Lemonade, Coffee and Desserts. Entertainment by Boot, Scoot’n Boogie with Ron Kapnick as well as Square Dancing and Calling. Price $25 per person (Children Under 12 FREE). Please make your reservations by September 20th. Call 973-256-4888 (Parish) or 973-703-6473 (Dom Bucci). Don’t forget your cowboy hat, boots and jeans (denim allowed) and participate in our 50/50 and Basket of Cheer raffles.
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Our Diocese is hosting the biennial youth retreat called Convo 2010. The Convo Committee asked all parishes to help. Donations of baked products such as cupcakes, cookies, brownies, etc. are appreciated. Please bring them on Sunday, July 25th, to the church hall. Your donations will be delivered to Monmouth University where the Convo will take place. There are 196 participants this year. Convo 2010 will be held July 26-30, 2010. There are six people attending Convo 2010 from our parish.
Thank you for your help.
— Fr. Joseph
Saturday, September 25th at Holy Cross Church hall. A buffet style (all you can eat) dinner will be served at 6:30 PM with menu items that include: Chili, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Barbequed Spare Ribs, Pulled Pork and Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Pickles & Olives – Watermelon, Lemonade, Coffee and Desserts. Entertainment by Boot, Scoot’n Boogie with Ron Kapnick, Square Dance and Calling. Price $25 per person (Children Under 12 FREE). Please make all reservations by September 20th by calling the Parish at 973-256-4888 or Mr. Dom Bucci at 973-703-6473. Don’t forget your cowboy hat, boots and jeans (denim allowed). Also: 50/50 and Basket of Cheer Raffles!
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Our annual Parish Picnic will take place this Sunday, June 13th after 11 AM Mass.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, delicious salads and other home made food, coffee, soft drinks and entertainment for the children including moon walk and face painting to name just a few. Parishioners are asked to bring with them a dish of salad or any favorite. All parishioners are welcome to attend and please invite your friends. If you didn’t sign up picnic attendance list in the parish hall – please send an E-mail.
Please join us on Sunday, June 13th.
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Holy Name will hold a Country Western Night on Saturday, September 25th at the Parish hall. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM with a buffet style (all you can eat) menu that includes: Chili, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Barbequed Spare Robs, Pulled Pork and Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Pickles & Olives – Watermelon, Lemonade, Coffee and Desserts. Music will include Boot, Scoot’n Boogie with Ron Kapnick, Square Dance and Calling. Price $254 per person (Children Under 12 FREE). There will as be 50/50 and Basket of Cheer raffles.
Reservations must be in by September 20th. Please call the Parish at 973-256-4888 or Dom Bucci at 973-703-6473. Don’t forget your cowboy hat, boots and jeans (denim absolutely allowed).
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We collected 16 bags of groceries, $35 cash, and we also donated 4 large bags of clothing last week! We thank all those who fulfilled our Savior’s command – “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, you have done it to me.” (Matthew 25:40).
The Next Food Drive will take place on Sunday June 13, 2010. It is the same Sunday as our parish picnic. Please continue to support and show your concern for the needy of our community. THANK YOU!
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Sunday, May 9th — All parishioners were asked to bring a bag of groceries to church on this day. Children were asked to bring imperishable food items and place them in the basket in front of the altar during the offertory of the Mass.
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). In the case you were not able to bring imperishable food items, you can still make a monetary donation for that cause. Please use envelopes from the vestibule of the church and write memo – for Food Pantry.
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