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Ash Wednesday – The Beginning Of Lent

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Tomorrow, February 18, 2015 we begin the season of Lent. Two Masses will be celebrated with the blessing and distribution of Ashes at 12 PM and 7:30 PM.

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My friends, it is hard to enter into a penitential mode in our culture, where excess is everywhere. But Paul tells us that “now is a very acceptable time.” Many religious traditions stress the need for prayer, fasting and good deeds, and Lent is our opportunity to enter into those ancient practices — signs not of excess, but of simplicity. Now is our acceptable time to focus on what really matters in life without resentment, martyrdom or pride. Now is our time to be grateful, knowing that we can be reconciled to God and to one another.

Scripture Readings for Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:12-18 Return to the Lord with fasting, weeping and mourning.
Psalm 51 Be merciful, O God, for we have sinned.
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Now is the acceptable time.
Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Give alms, pray and fast for God alone to see.

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Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Pomante

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On Friday October 10th the Sacrament of Marriage took place at Holy Cross Church between Emily Elizabeth Gaydos and Christopher Brian Pomante. The proud parents of the bride were Deacon David and Laurie Gaydos; the proud parents of the groom were George and Patricia Pomante; Maid/Man of Honor: Bethany Squillante/Scott Gaydos; Best Man: Mark Pisco.

St. Paul says, …Marriage is a great mystery that reflects Jesus’s unconditional and perpetual love for the members of His church. To that mystery each married couple is called – to unconditionally love each other in happy moments and in any times of challenge. Marriage is a little bit of a crazy “contract” in that it is an unconditional promise not knowing what the future brings, having trust and faith in Christ’s love and the support of Christian community. In God’s eyes, marriage is the foundation of His society. We see marriage at the beginning of creation, at the beginning of Jesus ministry and on last pages of the bible as the vision of eternal life…

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God Bless Ryan Richard — Regenerated in Christ

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On September 7th we welcomed Ryan Richard Petruzelli, son of Adam Petruzzelli and Carolyn Petruzzelli (nee Hrinuk) as new member of the Church through the Waters of Regeneration in the Sacrament of Baptism. The proud Godparents are Mark Petruzzelli and Amanda Marotta. Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the life of the children of God; It configures the person to Christ and obliges the Christian to share in the Church’s apostolic and missionary activity.

We congratulate Ryan’s parents, Godparents, family members and friends on this special event.

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God bless you Noah James

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We welcomed a new member into our Christian family through the waters of regeneration on Sunday, August 10th. Noah James Calo, son of Robert Calo and Waleska (nee Arroyo) received the Sacrament of Baptism. The proud godparents were Joseph and Michele Castaldo. Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the life of the children of God; It configures the person to Christ and obliges the Christian to share in the Church’s apostolic and missionary activity. We congratulate Noah James’ parents, godparents, family members and friends on this special event.

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God bless Alyson Julin

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On Sunday, May 25th our parish welcomed Alyson Julin Matute Pauta, the precious daughter of Wilian and Maria Matute (Pauta), who was regenerated and incorporated in the Christian family in the Sacrament of Baptism. The proud godparents were Wilian Mendoza and Claire Centrella. We congratulate Matute and Paute families, relatives and friends.

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Holy Week and Easter in Woodland Park, NJ

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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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Prayers of Sympathy

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238Ś+P Dorothy M. (Johnson) Drada, 85, of Franklin passed away on January 9, 2014. Born in Paterson, Dorothy lived in West Paterson, Totowa and Lincoln Park before moving to Franklin 27 years ago. Dorothy was a Secretary for Bogue Electric, Paterson, and the Navy Office, was a Teacher’s Aid for Pine Brook Elementary School, Lincoln Park, and was a Secretary for Plastoid, Hamburg. She was a member of the our Ladies Adoration Society in Woodland Park and enjoyed spending time with her dog “Sandi”. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, who passed away in 1987. Devoted mother of Rev. Raymond and his wife Penelope of Sterling Heights, MI, and Diane Drada of Franklin. Cherished grandmother of Andrew and his wife Jenelle and Elizabeth and great grandmother of J.J. Dear sister of Ruth Mulroney of Matawan and Eileen Ackerman of Green Valley, AZ. Funeral Monday 9 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at Holy Cross PNCC. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Sunday 5-8 PM at the Funeral Home with a prayer service to be held at 7 PM. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Ś+P Amelia Senius passed away on December 27, 2013. Ś+P Amelia died on Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she moved to Paterson and attended Paterson public schools. Betty was always proud that Larry Doby (baseball player) was her classmate. For the most part of her life she lived in Hawthorne and later moved to Wyckoff to be close to her nephew, John Surak. For almost 30 years, Betty was a solderer for Bendix – Honeywell in Teterboro, NJ. Betty had many talents and interests; she could make you laugh with a unique sense of humor. She also had a beautiful singing voice. Betty liked to do crossword puzzles and watch game shows. She was an avid fan of Frank Sinatra and his music. Betty was a parishioner of our parish. She is survived by her nephews John Surak of Wyckoff and Raynold Bilinski and his wife Kathy and sons: Brennan and Ray of Gilbert, AZ. Also loving cousins of Darek and Renata Libucha and sons: Jakub and Michael. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Helping Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish

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Our prayers and best wishes are with the Pastor, Fr. Mariusz Zochowski, and all parishioners of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Perth Amboy, NJ. It is heart breaking that this beautiful church was destroyed by the fire on Monday October 28th.

I helped Fr. Mario by celebrating Holy Masses in that church and also attended various NY/NJ Seniorate liturgies such as our annual Corpus Christi Holy Mass with procession. The national Mission and Evangelism workshop was also held there. The people of that parish are friendly and have a deep faith. Fr. Mariusz and some parishioners dedicated countless hours to renovate and remodel the church, rectory, and the parish hall. On Monday evening October 28th I witnessed many people praying in the front of the demolished church with tears in their eyes and broken hearts. It was difficult not to share their feelings. Bishop Bernard Nowicki came to express his support, and together with Fr. Mario inspired those gathered with their prayers of hope that the parish will be rebuilt through the dedication of its people. It will be rebuilt by the people of faith who are the “living stones of the church.” I need to mention that the Holy Eucharist, the consecrated bread – the real presence of Jesus was unharmed as well as the processional cross. This is indeed a sign of the presence of the risen Lord among us and in us. A wonderful start of a new beginning.

At the request of Fr. Mariisz and his parishioners present on Monday along with Deacon Konicki, serving our diocese, we prepared a GoFundMe site so people of good will could offer donations online to help the parish of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in this very difficult time. You can also donate by mail to:

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish
600 Jacques St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Thank you and God bless your generosity.

Fr. Joseph

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