On the Third Sunday of Advent – December 14th our parish hosted its annual Christmas Dinner. The children of School of Christian Living presented a program called “A Birthday Party for Jesus.” Saint Nicholas (Santa) visited the parish giving gifts to all the children. Christmas carols were sung by everyone with the background piano music and a great menu was served.
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We thank those parishioners of Holy Cross Church who participated in the Centennial of Woodland Park parade on May 17th. You represented our parish proudly, carrying the church sign, flags, distributing candies and church flyers. We enjoyed so beautiful weather after a few rainy days; but most especially fellowship and the opportunity to meet several organizations, businesses, civic authorities, and individuals from our community.
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The services of the Holy Week are very significant and important for each parishioner to participate.
Holy Wednesday, April 16th – The celebration of the Sacrament of Penance – General Confession will take place at 7 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 they wish, can attend private form of confession.
Maundy Thursday, April 17th – The decoration of the church will take place at 2 P.M. Especially ANS members are asked to help. At 7:30 P.M. we will commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus and the institution of
the Sacraments of Holy Orders, Holy Eucharist and Penance. 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 Sanhedrin. The exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will continue 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 18th – At 3 P.M. the liturgy of the Stations of the Cross with children and youth participation will take place. We will meditate the passion and suffering of our Lord for the last time during this Lent. 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 will take place at 4:15 P.M. The Liturgy of 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 7:00 p.m. Please sign up for the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the list located in the parish hall.
Holy Saturday, April 19th – On Holy Saturday you can bring the Easter baskets with festive food to be blessed at 4 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 20th – The Liturgy of Easter – Resurrection of the Lord will be celebrated on Easter Sunday at 8 A.M. preceded with the procession around the church. Solemn Holy Mass will follow.
The second Holy Mass of Easter will be celebrated at 10 A.M.
My Dear Parishioners and Friends, you are all welcome 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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Plan to attend our annual Flea Market on May 3rd from 9 AM till 4 PM featuring outside vendors, home goods, antiques & more… Refreshments will also be available.
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The Annual Holy Cross Tricky Tray – Come to the Big TOP! – will be held on Friday, October 25th at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ 07424. Doors Open at 6pm. Drawing at 8pm. Children are welcome and we are Handicapped Accessible.
Admission – $15 payable to: Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland Pk, NJ 07424. Admission includes coffee/tea and an array of desserts & 26 regular prize chances. Purchase tickets in advance to receive an additional sheet of regular prize chances. Purchase pre-packaged raffles for 20-35% premium over individual tickets.
Buy hot dogs, pizzas, popcorn, cotton candy or bring your own food!!! Have a Family Reunion!!!
Deadline for tickets is October 20th. Call: Penni at 973-768-7917 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888 or E-mail us.
Wear your best Clown Outfit and maybe Win A Prize for the “Best Clown.”
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Holy Cross will be participating in National Night Out sponsored by the Woodland Park Municipal Alliance on Tuesday, August 6th from 6 – 9 pm on Memorial Drive.
National Night Out is held in communities across the U.S. to raise awareness and generate support for anti-crime programs, and enhance community-police relationships.
Holy Cross will have a table to collect nonperishable food items for the Fr. English Food Pantry, Paterson. We thank you on behalf of the needy.
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Holy Cross Church will hold its annual Flea Market With Outside Vendors on Saturday, June 1st from 9 AM to 4 PM featuring home goods, antiques, toys, and many other items.
Vendors interested in tables should contact Elaine at 973-838-4246 or Penni at 973-768-7917. Tables are $20.
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Today, November 4, 2012 our Parish Committee will have a special meeting at 10 am to discuss what we will do as a parish to help the victims of devastating Hurricane Sandy. We will have special prayers during both Masses 9 am and 11 am for all who were affected by this terrible tragedy.
Our church and residence were not damaged and the residents of Woodland Park have had power restored since Tuesday evening.
If you need assistance you can use our parish hall to charge cell phones and warm yourself up and get food. Call the parish office 973-256-4888.
Little Falls & Woodland Park, NJ are using the Little Falls Civic Center for food donations – both need volunteers to deliver donations as well as donations. Please call 973-890-4520 if you can help. They can offer more information at the same number if anyone needs help.
Resources:
Here is some more information that may be helpful in this time rebuilding after the Hurricane Sandy:
Emergency Contact Cards can be printed out online at the Red Cross.
Bergen County relief
The American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey is also seeking donations to its local disaster fund “to make sure we can handle the demand going forward,” said Red Cross spokeswoman Cathy Hoag.
Passaic County shelters
Residents should contact police to make sure the shelter is open
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Our annual Tricky Tray, in honor of the Presidential Election will be held on Friday, October 26th at the Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls, New Jersey. Doors Open at 6 pm. Drawings begin at 8 pm. Children are welcome.
We will be offering:
Also win a 50/50 raffle (2011 prizes totaled $1,852) with a $1,000 cash prize, Door prizes of $25 gift certificates, Special free grab bags for kids.
Admission – $15 payable to: Holy Cross Church. Admission includes coffee / tea and an array of desserts & 26 regular prize chances. Purchase tickets in advance to receive additional sheet of regular prize chances. Purchase pre-packaged raffles for 20-35% premium over individual tickets.
We will have Hot Dogs, Pizzas or Bring your own food!!!
For more information call Karen at 973-423-3027 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888.
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