Prayer

Confirmation

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We congratulate the following recipients of the Sacrament of Confirmation:

  • Stephanie Monica Tapia-Nunez, Sponsor – Dhawilson Pena
  • Charlyene Scholastica McCart, Sponsor – Alexandra Lazor
  • Patrick Sebastian Jachimczyk, Sponsor – Mark Koscinski
  • Rashuan Padre Pio Babaran; Sponsor – Maricar Colobong
  • Rashard Jude Babaran, Sponsor – Modesto Colobong
  • Rian Catherine of Siena, Sponsor – Arlene Santos

The Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki. Holy Mass was concelebrated Pastor, Rev. Joseph Cyman, with the help of Deacon William Gaydos.

We enjoyed the reception after the Mass in the Parish Hall. I thank all those who helped to organize reception and cleaning after the event. Sacrament of Confirmation is fulfilment of the Sacrament of baptism and beginning of deeper involvement in the life of the church. New Confirmands are asked to serve in different ministries building the church which Jesus established for our salvation.

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First Holy Communion 2023

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We congratulate the following students who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, June 25th.

  • Isabella Castillo,
  • Max Catano,
  • Charlyne McCart,
  • Emmanuel Patino.

I would like to thank parents who exhibited dedication and support by bringing their children for classes on Sundays and Wednesdays. My words of appreciation to Deacon Bill who helped me teach classes when I was not able to do so due to my other commitments or meetings on some Sundays. -Fr. Joseph

First Holy Communion classes begin September 10th.

The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says the words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body… This is My Blood. (PNCC Catechism).

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God Bless Layla

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The Sacrament of Baptism – Layla R. LaMendola – daughter of Charles & Nicole (née Sigtermans) LaMendola was baptized on Sunday, June 4th. Proud godparents were: Jeffrey Sigtermans and Christine Gonzalez. Congratulations!

We congratulate the LaMendola and Mazur and Bartolomeo families as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion. 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 the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave new life and led to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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God Bless Al and Fran on their 60th Anniversary of Marriage

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On Sunday, May 14th, our parish held a special celebration of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Al and Fran Cuccinello. Fr. Joseph offered special prayer for the couple asking God for good health and happiness in their future. On behalf of St. Nicholas Ministry, Richard Daum presented an anniversary gift. We wish Fran and Al many more years in their marriage and blessings to their family members.

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God Bless Jill

Announcements, Parish Life, PNCC /

The Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Jill Chirag Taylor, daughter of Chirag and Aarti Taylor. Congratulations and abundant blessings!

As God made the covenant with his people in their passage through the sea, so Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers which we enter into through the waters of Baptism.

As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, with the sign of the cross Jill 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 to Jill leading to salvation. Her parents, godparents, and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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Ś+P Sophie Barnes

Parish Life, PNCC /

On Saturday, April 22nd a Funeral Mass was celebrated for Sophie Barnes. 

We paid our final respects to a wonderful person, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a lifelong member of Holy Cross parish. The oldest parishioner probably in the history of this parish, she was 104. In 1926 she remembered when the first church of our parish was dedicated by Bishop Francis Hodur in Paterson. She was an active member of the parish singing in the church choir. 

Sophie had a great heart. The daughter of Polish immigrants, she was able to cultivate Polish traditions with parishioners of Holy Cross. When the parish moved from Paterson to Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson), she remained an active member of this parish until the end. I had the privilege to see her many times including a few days before Easter administering her Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Unction.  In our prayers we remember her late husband Emmett E. Barnes as well as the late son Emmett G. Barnes and Audrey Barnes. Other deceased – late Alfred Spiro and her deceased parents John and Constance Mosiewicz as well as deceased relatives and friends.

We express our sympathies to her daughter, Patricia Barnes, MD and Roger Dorband, Carolyn Spiro, grandchildren Christopher Spiro, Joyce Barnes and Darron Burke, Lorraine Barnes and Sarah Eversole, Sophie was a  great-grandmother to Jack Barnes-Eversole. Sophie is also survived by cherished nephews, nieces, godchildren, and cousins.  May she Rest in Peace. Amen. 

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