Prayer

God Bless Marc

Parish Life, PNCC /

We congratulate Marc Gutierrez on the occasion of his baptism administered on Saturday, May 14th. Proud parents were Gustavo and Glenda (nee Rivera) Gutierrez, honoured godparents were Eduardo Montoya and Diana Velez. We congratulate grandparents, family and friends.  The Sacrament of Baptism and later Confirmation 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 Baptism 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, Marc 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 pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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Many Years – Twice Over!

Announcements, Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

We wish to congratulate our parishioner, Mrs. Sophie Barnes on her recent 103rd Birthday. She is the only parishioner who remembers the groundbreaking ceremony for our first church built in Paterson in 1926. She was 7 years old at that time.Sophie was a member of the Moniuszko choir and an active and proud member of our parish. She is truly a blessing to our parish family.  She remembers Bishop Francis Hodur who came for that special day and who visited the parish for other special celebrations. We wish Sophie God’s blessing of good health and happiness and blessing to her proud and loving family members.

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God Bless Tyler and Nicole

Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

Congratulations to Tyler Smith and Nicole Piotrowski on their special day in which the Holy Church joined them together in the Sacrament of Marriage held on January 21st. We congratulate their parents Paul and Linda and Dariusz and Teresa. Proud witnesses were John and Agnes. We pray for Tyler and Nicole and for all married couples, for their faithfulness to each other and for their loving service of the Gospel. Gracious God, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, poured forth blessings on the wedding couple at Cana. Look with kindness on Tyler and Nicole. May they cherish one another and be inspired by Your love and through them, may Your Church be blessed.

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Ś+P Prime Bishop Emeritus +John

Announcements, PNCC /

It is with great sadness that we announce that the Most Rev. śp. John F. Swantek, the fifth Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church, entered into the eternal rest of the Lord, on Friday, January 7th.

We give thanks to Almighty God for his years of ministry as a Priest within the Eastern Diocese, Bishop of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocese and Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church from 1986 to 2002. In these roles he has touched the lives of countless members of the Church.

Details of the celebration of the Requiem Vespers and the Funeral Mass:

  • Friday, January 14th at 7pm – Requiem Vespers at St. Stanislaus Cathedral; 529 East Locust Street, Scranton, PA.
  • Saturday, January 15th at 10am – Funeral Mass at St. Stanislaus Cathedral; 529 East Locust Street, Scranton, PA.

Our sincere sympathy to his wife Arlene, and his entire family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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God Bless Aaron

Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

On Saturday Sept. 4, 2021 Aaron Cuizon Bardowell, son of Wayne A. Bardowell and Jane B. Cuizon received the Sacrament of Baptism. Proud godparents were Stephen Bradbury Sr. and Judith Sledgianowski. We congratulate Bardowell, Cuizon families, relatives and friends on this special occasion. 

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Ś+P Irene Legawiec

Announcements, PNCC /

Prayers of Sympathy are requested for the family of Irene Legawiec (93) who passed away on Thursday, July 22nd.

śp. Irene was the Beloved wife of the late Edwin Legawiec. Loving mother of Bruce & his wife Debbie Legawiec, Lois & her husband Jeff Volyn, and the late Dr. Barry Legawiec. Cherished grandmother of Staci (Frank), Nick, Eddie, Julian (Jess), Chelsea, & Harrison. Adored great-grandmother of Ailia, Luke, Owen, & Emily. Dear sister of the late Ann Mikulak, Walter Podhaisky, & Nick Podhaiski. Endeared aunt of Alice, Jean, Walter, Vera, Nick & Joe and the late Martha, Barbara, Richard and Cookie. She is also survived by many great nieces & nephews. Except for a few years on a farm in Ringoes NJ,

Mrs. Legawiec was raised primarily in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. While there she received her nursing degree from the Bushwick Hospital School of Nursing in 1949 and later went on to receive her RN. After getting married in 1953, she moved to NJ and raised her family in Fairfield, where she made many friends and was involved in many activities, notably being the West Essex Chapter president of CARIH, a hospital her son Barry had been at for 2 years. She had been a Parishioner of Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church. Funeral is on Thursday at 9AM from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 7 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield. Funeral Mass is Thursday at 10AM at Holy Cross parish, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland Park, NJ. Interment Laurel Grove Cemetery. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 4 -7 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at the funeral home website.

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God Bless Catalina Arelis

Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

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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