St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon to be held Sunday, March 13th starting at noon. Join us for great food and Irish music.
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Music
Annual Beefsteak Dinner
Our annual Beefsteak Dinner catered by Giresi’s will feature Bobby Valli Sings Frankie Valli “Jersey Legend” on Saturday, October 18th from 6-10pm. Tickets are on sale through October 11th and are $40 each. There are only 135 tickets available. No tickets will be available at the door.
Contact the parish office at 973-256-4888 or Dominick Bucci at 973-703-6473 for tickets and more information.
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Music Scholarship Sunday – January 26, 2014
Pray for the Music Ministry of the PNCC and give thanks for those that are currently sharing their talents. Help and support the future of this ministry. Your donations truly make a difference. Special envelopes are enclosed in each box of Sunday envelopes. For scholarship application or information please contact Cathy Bilinski, NUC Scholarship Administrator, 4051 Washington Crescent Drive, Troy, MI 48085 or visit the NUC website.
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National United Choirs – Music Scholarship Sunday
Make a joyful shout to God all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; make His praise glorious – Psalm 66:1,2
January 27th, the last Sunday of January, has been set aside by Synodal resolution as Music Scholarship Sunday, which puts special emphasis on the Music Scholarship program of the National United Choirs of the P.N.C.C. It is the Sunday when the choirs, organists, directors and choir members should be recognized for their contributions to the music ministry of our church. It is also the Sunday when we look to the future and identify those that we hope will be part of the music ministry of the church. Thank you for your support of the music scholarship program. Scholarship applications are available on-line at the NUC website.
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Photo Updates – Life in our Parish
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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Parish Choir
It is nice to see people joining the parish choir. We thank them, and our organist Neil Estanislao, for beautifying the liturgy of the Holy Mass. Choir practice is held after 9 AM Mass. More volunteers are welcome to join. Please share your vocal or musical talents and contact Neil personally or call him at 201-966-9026.
National United Choirs Music Scholarship Sunday
Make a joyful shout to God all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; make His praise glorious – Psalm 66:1-2
The last Sunday of January has been set aside by Synodal resolution as Music Scholarship Sunday, which puts special emphasis on the Music Scholarship program of the National United Choirs of the Polish National Catholic Church. It is the Sunday when the choirs, organists, directors and choir members should be recognized for their contributions to the music ministry of our church. It is also the Sunday when we look to the future and identify those that we hope will be part of the music ministry of the PNCC.
Music provides inspiration and pleasure to both the musician and the listener. It is the calling of every organist, choir member, accompanist, and musician to enhance the liturgy of the Mass and special services.
The Music Scholarship program has a number of endowments, awards that are available to members of the PNCC, whether it is via instrument or voice, regardless of age. It is our duty to encourage and reach those individuals who have the potential and love of music. With encouragement and praise, the rewards are many for all of the PNCC. A web site is currently being constructed to assist those who will want to apply. Notice of its completion will be forthcoming.
Your financial support has provided us with the vehicle to make awards annually to deserving applicants. It is through your continued support that we have made financial assistance available to those who are interested in serving the music ministry. We offer our sincere “thanks” to each of you for your continued support of the Music Scholarship Fund. Since 1964 the Scholarship Program has awarded many members of the PNCC a financial incentive to continue to pursue their musical studies, which we pray, will prove fruitful. It is a great feeling to know that several of the original music scholarship recipients are still active in the music ministry of the PNCC – over four decades later! Indeed the program has succeeded!
Please give generously on Scholarship Sunday, encourage applicants for the program and remember our church musicians in your prayers. May God Bless You!
A brochure explaining the Music Scholarship Program, the awards, and their namesakes is available in the parish hall. Applications must be sent in before April 1, 2011.
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Country Western Night
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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