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God Bless Our First Communicants

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On Sunday May 17th our parish witnessed a joyful celebration of First Holy Communion. We congratulate the following children who received the Holy Eucharist for the first time: Roselyne Esther Caceres, Christopher Michael Galindo, Marcella Angelina Galindo, Daniel Joseph Galindo, Alesayra Lopez, Maritza Isabel Ortega, Destiny Nicole Ortega and Jean Rubio. We congratulate their parents, godparents, relatives and friends and we thank all family members who brought the children for communion classes. Special thank you to Ms. Mary Vitaletti for helping Fr. Joseph in preparing children for this special occasion.

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St. Patrick’s Dinner – A Special Thank You

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On Sunday March 15th our parish hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Luncheon.

During this event we held a parent-child bake contest. All participants received special awards for their culinary achievements.

Green grab bags were donated by Ed and Beverly Obssuth. Penni was in charge of the drawing, giving occasions of laughter and fun. Drawings for the basket of cheer donated by Adoration Society and 50/50 took place at the end of our celebration.

We thank Deacon David Gaydos and Laurie Gaydos for donating the food and preparing the menu consisting of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish red potatoes, Baked Chicken, a Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads / Irish Soda Bread, and Homemade Desserts. Edward, Beverly and David Obssuth, George O’Brien who helped in the kitchen; Renata Cyman, Lynn Imperiale, Dorothy O’Brien and Penni Lazor decorated the hall beautifully; Dorothy O’Brien and Paul Murthy helped to clean up.

We thank everyone who attended this annual event!

The participants is the bake contest were Fr. Joseph and Natalie Cyman, Lourie Iudici and Gabriel Iudici, Paul Murthy and Veronica Murphy, Marissa Pieraldi and Liana Galiano. The Basket of Cheer was won by Claire Centrella and the 50/50 winners were Claire Centrella, Susana Kiame (donated her prize back to the church), and David Obssuth.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors – Consider Advertising With Us

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Thank you to our 2015 Bulletin Ad supporters and sponsors. We encourage all to support the following businesses that are giving financial contributions for our church:

  • Gaita Memorial Home, Little Falls, NJ
  • Liberty Auto Care, Paterson, NJ
  • Make Wine With Us, Wallington, NJ
  • PJ’s Towne Florist, Little Falls, NJ
  • Anna’s Custom Window Designs
  • Century 21 Gemini, Wayne, NJ
  • Red Kettle Deli, Totowa, NJ
  • Santangelo Funeral Home, Woodland Park, NJ
  • Festa Memorial Funeral Home, Totowa, NJ
  • Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, Little Falls, NJ
  • Evergreen Landscaping & Tree Service

Business advertising in our bulletin is available at $100 per year. Funds received are used for photocopy supplies. Please contact the parish office at 973-256-4888 to submit your ad, or send us an E-mail.

Holy Cross Church BULLETIN ADS 2015

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God bless you Stella and Sto lat!!!

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On behalf of the parish we wish Stella Skawinski a very happy 99th birthday. Stella is always positive, encouraging, and enthusiastic. We are blessed in having Stella as a member of our parish family. On Sunday February 22nd the parish celebrated her 99th birthday with a party in her honorr. We are looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday next year. Sto Lat!!! Sto Lat! (one hundred years! one hundred years!)

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Adoration Society Brunch

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On Sunday January 4th members of the Adoration Society (ANS) organized the New Year’s Brunch after the 11 am Holy Mass. They shared home made food with orzo pasta salad, ambrosio, french toast, Spanish rice, quiche, cakes, brownies, rice pudding and more …. and also enjoyed grab gift exchange.

The Adoration Society, the Holy Church’s oldest Society, has been taking care of the church sanctuary by purchasing candles, liturgical linens, and vestments and also making sure that liturgical vessels are in proper condition. They have done so since the parish was established. Together with the daughters of the Holy Cross they also help the parish purchase necessary items for the rectory. These ladies are a great asset to the parish. We thank them for their support and involvement in the life of Holy Cross Church.

Pictured from the first row left to right - Gabby Rotsaert and Natalie Cyman - future members, second row: Helen Jarmakowicz, Stella Skawinski, Alice Kriskewic, Fr. Joseph Cyman, third row: Renata Cyman, Dorothy O'Brien, Alexandra (Penni) Lazor, Elaine Rotsaert, Helen Skawinski, Angela Gulla, Fran Cuccinello, Beverly Obssuth, Nelly Cabrejos, Claire Centrella, and Zaida Bueno.
Pictured from the first row left to right – Gabby Rotsaert and Natalie Cyman – future members, second row: Helen Jarmakowicz, Stella Skawinski, Alice Kriskewic, Fr. Joseph Cyman, third row: Renata Cyman, Dorothy O’Brien, Alexandra (Penni) Lazor, Elaine Rotsaert, Helen Skawinski, Angela Gulla, Fran Cuccinello, Beverly Obssuth, Nelly Cabrejos, Claire Centrella, and Zaida Bueno.

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Christmas Vigil – Holy Mass with the Parish Youth

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We thank all children, their parents and School of Christian Living teachers for their involvement and service for the parish.

In the parish hall before the Holy Mass of Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord - Dec. 24, 2014.
In the parish hall before the Holy Mass of Nativity of the Lord – Dec. 24, 2014
We thank all children, their parents and School of Christian Living teachers for their involvement and service for the parish.
The Our Father at the Holy Mass of the Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 24,2014 followed by the exchange of the sign of peace with everyone.
The Our Father at the Holy Mass of the Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 24,2014 followed by the exchange of the sign of peace with everyone.

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A Birthday Party for Jesus 2014

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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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Food Collection for those in Need — Thanksgiving Meals

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Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park, NJ collected food items and $25 shopping certificates for our annual project called Thanksgiving Baskets for the Needy. We gathered and distributed fifteen baskets to different locations as follows: eight baskets to Memorial School, Woodland Park, NJ (Natalie Cyman is the fifth grade student); six baskets to Passaic Valley High School, Little Falls, NJ (Michael Cyman is a sophomore student), and one basket to a local family who searched for food. We thank all those who contributed for this noble cause remembering those in need. We responded to Jesus’ demand we heard on the Solemnity of Christ the King: “I was hungry and you gave me food….whatever you did for one of the least brothers (and sisters) of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:34-40

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