We welcomed new newest member to the Christian family through the Sacrament of Baptism. Adriana Joelle, daughter of Hugo Carvajal and Griselle (Fernandez) was baptized on Sunday, September 25th. We congratulate Adriana’s parents, godparents, relatives and friends on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and door which gives access to the other sacraments. It incorporates us into the Christian Family.
On Sunday Sept. 18, 2016 the NY/NJ Seniorate Adoration Society (ANS) held the annual convention at our parish.
The delegates came from SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Passaic with their Pastor, Very Rev. Stanley Skrzypek, Holy Name of Jesus, Passaic, NJ with Rev. Marian Tarnowski, delegates from Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish in Wallington, NJ and the host members of our parish ANS with Fr. Joseph.
In the picture, NY/NJ ANS members and clergy.
The meeting began with the prayer service in the church with the exposition and the Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Joseph led the service and in his sermon he spoke about the importance of the Holy Eucharist which we have the privilege to venerate and receive in the Holy Communion. Altar server was Gabriela Rotsaert.
The meeting continued in the parish hall with reports from ANS activities in different parishes, election of officers for year 2016-2017, Oath of the new members, prayers for the deceased members and the meeting was concluded with dinner and refreshments.
Before the election of officers, the Vice-President Alice Kriskewic asked to be replaced by the new officer. We thanked Alice for many years of her dedication and service. We thanked also Mrs. Stella Zak who recently stepped down from her 15 years of service as the recording secretary.
The new NY/NJ ANS officers elected are:
President – Marcia Del Greco
Vice president – Alexandra (Penni) Lazor
Financial Secretary – Basia Puzak
Recording Secretary – Susan Pelak
The next year’s convention will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Wallington, NJ at 3 pm.
On Sunday July 24, 2016 our parish witnessed Sacrament of Baptism welcoming Isabella Rose Mazur into the family of faith and the newest member of our parish. Isabella is the precious daughter of Christopher David Mazur and Rosanna (nee Bartolomeo). Proud godparents were, Jeff and Mara Mazur. We congratulate parents, godparents, grandparents relatives and friends on this special occasion.
We thank all those who helped with our Parish Picnic on June 12th, brought salads, watermelon, side dishes, desserts, mugs for children to design for Father’s Day. We thank those who prepared the food in the kitchen and cleaned afterward. It was a pleasure to see everyone having fun and spending time together.
We wish to congratulate our altar servers who received certificates of recognition for their time in practicing and serving at Holy Masses for our parish on Sunday, June 12th. Their service is truly appreciated.
We wish to congratulate children of School of Christian Living who received perfect, good, and participation awards for the 2015-16 school year on Sunday June 12th. They also received certificates and Barnes and Noble gift cards. Congratulations!
We also express a special thank you to our teachers, Mrs. Donna Maher and Mrs. Claire Centrella and volunteer, Nayef Kiame for their dedication in teaching our children Christian way of life.
Valerie Vance – perfect attendance Aedan Vance – perfect attendance Gianni Maher – perfect attendance Declan Maher – perfect attendance Natalie Cyman – perfect attendance Nicholas Gizzi – good attendance Gabriel Iudici Flax – good attendance Jeremiah Espinal – good attendance Chris Galindo – good attendance Daniel Galindo – good attendance Athena Galindo – good attendance Marcella Galindo – good attendance Jazlyn Batista – participation award Jaylin Batista – participation award Kaylanie Noriega – participation award Kianni Noriega – participation award Rash Babaran – participation award Jayden Estacio – participation award Omar Abdelfattah – participation award Lina Abdelfattah – participation award Ned Kiame – participation award Neil Kiame – participation award Diego Hills – participation award
On Sunday, June 5th, Dillon Matthias Trep-Rapavi and Ryan Jonathan Trep-Rapavi received Sacrament of Baptism. Proud godparents are George M. Trep. Jr. and Michelle L. Trep. We congratulate Dillon’s and Ryan’s parents Anthony D. Rapavi and Amy S. Trep, family members and friends on this special occasion.
