Prayer

Ś+P Mary Margo

Announcements, Parish Life, PNCC /

Our Parishioner, Mary Margo (84) passed away on Friday, April 24th. She lived in the Chatham Nursing Home for last few months. I had the chance to visit her there few times administering her Holy Communion and Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Last time I visited her was before corona virus epidemic.

Mary served at Holy Cross Church for several years helping in the parish office as the secretary. We appreciate her service for the good of our parish.

By state law, during the coronavirus epidemic, funeral services can only be conducted at the cemetery. With the concurrence of Shook Funeral Home, Clifton and the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton, a funeral service for Mary Margo will be held at the PNCC section of the cemetery of on Friday May 1st at 10am.

At a later date there will be a memorial Holy Mass celebrated for Mary when the church may hold public worship. Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Ś+P Hubert (Hughie) C Vickerilla

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Vickerilla, C. Jr. “Hughie” age 69 of Totowa passed away on January 25, 2020. He was a beloved husband of thirty three years to the former Beverly Sincavage of Totowa. Loving father of Jamie Santos of Totowa and Stacy A. Turco and her husband David of Wayne. Dear grandfather of Aubrey Santos, Jesse Santos, Aiden Turco, Dylan Turco and Kylie Turco. Brother of Marie Vickerilla of NY State, Lynn Smith of Totowa and Jane Lay of Chicago, IL. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Paterson, he lived in Totowa most all of his life. He was Owner/Chef for Hughie’s Red Kettle, Totowa for many years before retiring in 2016. Hughie was a very selfless person and helped everyone in need. He was an inspiration to all. He was an avid NY Yankee fan and enjoyed to travel to the Carribean Islands. He also loved to walk and enjoyed the Jersey Shore. 

Friends may visit Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 PM. The Wake Service will be on Wednesday at 7 pm.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Thursday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, Woodland Park at 10:00 AM.  Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Donations in his memory may be made to Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park, N.J. 07424.  

Let us remember our dear parishioner,  Hughie Vickerilla in our prayers and his family in this sorrowful time. May he rest in peace. Amen. 

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God bless Milania Rose

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Milania Rose Santos, was baptized on Palm Sunday, April 14th. The daughter of William Santos and Samantha (Gonzalez) Santos. Proud godparents were Elias Feliz and Beverly Montes. We congratulate Santos and Gonzalez families as well as grandparents and friends on this special occasion. 

The Sacrament of Baptism is the foundation of our Christian faith, it is a gateway to life in the Spirit and the door that gives access to other sacraments. It regenerates us to a new life of grace, unites us with God, and makes us members of Christ’s Church. In baptism we are immersed into the life of Jesus – His death and resurrection. We welcome Milania as the newest member of our parish.    

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Ś+P Helen Skawisnki

Parish Life /

Please pray for the eternal rest of our deceased parishioner, Helen Skawinski  who passed away on February 12th. The funeral Holy Mass was celebrated on February 16th. She was buried at the Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, NJ.

We express our deepest sympathy to Stanley Skawinski, Jr., his wife Rebecca, Elaine Rotsaert her husband Jerry, grandchildren: Cheryl Skawinski, Keith Rotsaert and his wife Donna, and the late Michael Skawinski; great-grandchildren Gabriella, Hunter, Christopher, Max, Rebecca and Kevin. We keep them in our thoughts and prayers in this sorrowful time. Our parish cherished Helen’s presence and her involvement for many years.  She was an active member of Adoration Society and previously a member of Daughters of Holy Cross. May she Rest in Peace.

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A Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

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To all Parishioners and Friends, we wish you Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

Fr. Joseph, Staff and family

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Holy Mass schedule

  • Wednesday – Thanksgiving Eve – Holy Mass at 8:30 am – Holy Mass of Thanksgiving
  • Thursday – Thanksgiving Day – No Holy Mass
  • Friday – Holy Mass at 8:30 am – Holy Mass of Thanksgiving
  • Sunday – November 25th – Solemnity of Christ the King

Thank you for bringing food items and Shop Rite gift cards to make Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy families in our community.

On Tuesday the baskets were delivered to Teen Center at Passaic Valley High School, Little Falls, NJ.

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Congratulations Neo-Presbyter David

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Deacon David Gaydos ordination to Holy Priesthood took place on Sunday, October 14th in our parish. He has served for the past thirty years as a Deacon in the Central Diocese and helped throughout the diocese when priests were sick or took their vacation time. Fr. David is now serving as a supply priest helping Bishop Bernard Nowicki with any needs in the Diocese.

Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki presided the Holy Mass of Ordination, Prime Bishop Anthony Mikovsky preached the inspirational sermon. The following priests were in attendance: Fr. Sr. William Chromey from Dickson City, PA, Fr. Sr. Gregory Mludzik from Wallington, NJ, Fr. Joseph Cyman, Pastor of Holy Cross, Woodland Park, Fr. Donald Wunderlich, from Lawrenceville, PA, Fr. Carmen Bolock from Duryea, PA, Fr. Andrew Koterba from East Meadow, NY and Deacon William Gaydos from Holy Cross, Woodland Park. The organists were Jessica Muccilli and Neil Estanislao. About one hundred fifty people came to witness and pray at this special and unique celebration in the church and joined for the reception in the parish hall prepared by Gaydos family and Holy Cross parish members.

We thank all for their attendance and we wish God’s blessing to Fr. David, his wife, Laurie and Gaydos family.

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