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God Bless Anthony!

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On Sunday, January 2nd, the Solemnity of the Holy Name of Jesus, Anthony Aguilar received the Sacrament of Baptism.

We congratulate his parents Antonio and Ines Aguilar, godparents, Becente and Cira Garcia on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism welcomed Anthony as a new member of the Christian family, the living stone of the Church which is the mystical body of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Best wishes to Aguilar, Garcia, relatives and friends. We pray that Anthony and his family find Holy Cross Church to be their second home, a place of spiritual growth and social support. 

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Holy Mass for Youth on Christmas Eve

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The Nativity Pageant took place during the Mass with youth participation on Christmas Eve at our parish.  I would like to thank the youth who participated in this annual special event. We thank parents who supported this activity in this difficult time of ongoing Covid pandemic.

–   Fr. Joseph Cyman

From left: Daniel Galindo, Nicholas Gizzi, Veronika Murphy, Jasmine Bradbury, Viviana Galindo, Marcella Galindo, Athena Galindo, Chris Galindo, Nail Kiame. Missing in the picture are lectors, Natalie Cyman, Nayef Kiame, and Ned Kiame.

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In Your Mercy Please Help – Stolen Crèche Statues

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Dear friends,

Please help us to find the statues of Holy Mary, St Joseph, and Baby Jesus that were stolen the night of December 26th – 27th from our parish in Woodland Park. We are sad that someone would take these statues from the church. If you have any information contact the parish office at at 201-247-4832 or 973-256-4888 or police in Woodland Park, NJ at (973) 345-8111.

Thank you and Blessed New Year 2022

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Christmas Dinner Thank You.

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On Sunday, December 12th, dozens of parishioners attended our annual Christmas Dinner. The children and all attendees enjoyed Christmas music and a great menu provided by Francesco’s Restaurant. We thank all those who came for this event, especially parents for bringing their children. Because the children of Holy Cross are very special, Santa Claus came and gave them goodies asking them to listen and help their parents and behave well. Special appreciation to Santa for coming this year, Renata Cyman who decorated the hall, Natalie Lazar who gave gifts to children, those who served food, did clean up and made that day very special.  Merry Christmas to all!  In the picture are some attendees of Christmas Dinner.

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Sunday School (SOCL) Christmas Donation

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30 Christmas poinsettias and 30 baskets were delivered on Wednesday, December 8th to thirty residents living at Hinchliffe Manor, Paterson NJ. We thank Sunday School teachers Ms. Natalie and Mr. Paul for organizing this project, children who made personal ornaments, prepared Christmas cards, assembled baskets, and parents who supported this project for the benefit of the elderly. Job well done!

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Confirmation Administered

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Confirmation, the completion of the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation was administered to nine young people and adults on Sunday, October 17th at the 11am Holy Mass.

Confirmands:

  • Athena Claire Galindo, Sponsor – Jacqueline Monroe
  • Jayden Abel Estacio, Sponsor – Fernando Galindo
  • Nicholas Jude Gizzi, Sponsor – Diane Bader
  • Steven Patrick Ortega, Sponsor – Nilda Aguirre
  • Tyler Matthew Smith, Sponsor – Nicole Piotrowski
  • Stephanie Kateri Tarazona,  Sponsor – Elvia Guerra
  • Diane Valentine Tarazona, Sponsor – Juana Bertha Dulanto
  • Amy Theresa Tarazona, Sponsor – Jennifer Sanchez
  • Aarti Gianna Taylor, Sponsor – Jennifer Galindo
  • Chirag Cosmas Taylor, Sponsor – Leo Coutinho

We thank Bishop Bernard Nowicki for administering the sacrament. We thank the confirmands, their sponsors and family members, and everyone who attended and also joined in fellowship afterward in the parish hall. 

Come Holy Spirit!

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National Night Out

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On Tuesday August 3rd, the Holy Cross Parish participated in Woodland Park’s National Night Out (NNO). We had an eventful evening meeting and greeting our local neighbors as well as our parishioners. Father Joseph, Natalie Cyman, and Paul Murphy handed out free bottles of water, the Tricky Tray flyers, sold 50/50 tickets and offered our Welcome flyers for our local residents.

NNO – is a national event since 1984 a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships AGAINST DRUG, CRIME AND ALCOHOL ABUSE.  National Night Out helps create crime prevention awareness in the neighborhood through a multitude of events, such as block parties, cookouts, parades, contests, youth events and seminars. 

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God Bless Catalina Arelis

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Congratulations to  Hugo and Griselle Carvajal, proud parents of Catalina Arelis who was baptised on Sunday July 18th. She became the youngest parishioner of Holy Cross Church. Congratulations to godparents, relatives and friends.

The Sacrament of Baptism is the foundation of our Christian faith, is a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through this sacrament we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s body – His Church. As God made the covenant with his people so through Baptism, Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers. As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, with the symbol of the cross, Catalina was marked to receive the new life in the Lord. As the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave new life and lead to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish are asked to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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St. Patrick’s Lunch Thank You

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Our St. Patrick’s Luncheon took place on March 15th.  We thank Fr. David Gaydos and Laurie Gaydos for donating the food and preparing the menu consisting of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish red potatoes, Baked Chicken – Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads / Irish Soda Bread, Homemade Desserts. We thank those who helped in the kitchen before, during and after the event.   The green grab bags donated by Ed and Beverly Obssuth were part of the celebration. Ed and Penni were in charge of the drawing giving an occasion for laughter and fun.    The drawings of the basket of cheer was donated by our Adoration Society and 50/50 took place at the end of our celebration to profit a young boy Philip S. and his family.  During our Luncheon we hosted a special guest. Our parishioner, Mrs. Sophie Barnes, who remembers the ground breaking of Holy Cross in 1926 (Paterson), celebrated her 101-st birthday in the presence of her daughter and grandson.  We sung her a well deserved Happy Birthday wishing her God’s blessings in the future.  We thank ladies who brought baked goods for the St. Joseph’s table which included special St. Joseph’s cake.  We thank everyone for coming to our annual celebration. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone!

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