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Ś+P Genevieve Stacia Mary Piontkowski Kapchonick

Gene was the 5th of 6 children born to Marianna and Franczik Piontkowski. She was born in Wallington, NJ 98 years ago. She was married to George Kapchonick for 71 years. Survivors include her daughter Alice Kapchonic and her sisters Jenny Dziuba, Lucy Daum and many nieces and nephews. Gene and George lived in Little Falls and later in Toms River, NJ. They were members of Holy Cross for 60 years and prior to that they worshipped at Ss. Peter and Paul in Passaic.

Gene was a very active and creative person. She made her flowers into beautiful arrangements for the parish altar for 20 years. For Mothers Day she made carnation corsages for the ladies of the parish. As a member of the Altar Guild she took care of the altar linens. She was a member of the Holy Cross pierogi makers. She was a good cook, making pierogis and golabki, and for Christmas she made chrusciki and hundreds of cookies for family and friends.

Her Requiem Holy Mass was conducted Friday, June 9th. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.

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Ś+P Alice Kriskewic

Dear Parishioners, please pray for our departed parishioner, Alice Kriskewic (94) who passed away Friday, May 12th.

She was a member of our parish for many years serving additionally as Treasurer of Adoration Society, Member of Daughters of Holy Cross and former member of the parish choir. She will be missed by our parish. We remember her in our thoughts and prayers. On behalf of the parish and my family we extend deep sympathy to her family, relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 am at Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, NJ. Visitation hours at the funeral home on Sunday from 3-7.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Obituary published by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, NJ

Kriskewic, Alice Theresa (nee: Sentkowski), age 94, of Hawthorne, on Friday, May 12, 2017. Born and raised in Little Falls, Alice had lived in Paterson before moving to Hawthorne in 1963. Alice held many different jobs throughout the years; she worked as an inspector for REDM, a butcher at A&P, and as an insurance agent for Spojnia Insurance Company. Alice was a parishioner of Holy Cross Polish National Church in Woodland Park where she was a member of the Adoration Society, the Women’s Club and the choir.

Alice was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Kriskewic (1989). Loving mother of Joe Kriskewic of Dunedin, FL, the late Stephen Kriskewic and the late Edward Kriskewic. Loving grandmother of Edward Kriskewic and his wife Lisa, Valerie Wheatley and her husband William, Lauralee Brown, Dawn Piccione and her husband Nicholas, Heather Kriskewic, Jennifer Martinez and her husband Michael, Courtney Kriskewic, David Kriskewic and his wife Melanie and Stephen Kriskewic, Jr. Dearest great-grandmother of 24; great-great grandmother of one. Alice is survived by her daughter-in-law Kathy Kriskewic and predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Alice is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

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Baptism of Gabriela Rosalie

On Sunday April 2, 2017 the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Gabriela Rosalie Racanati, the daughter of Francesco Racanati and Krista (Campbell).

The proud godparents were, Scott Russo and Danielle Russo. We congratulate Racanati, Campbell and Russo families, relatives and friends on this special occasion of welcoming Gabriela as our newest member of our parish and member of Christian family.

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Annual Agape

The Annual Agape (commemoration of the Last Super of Jesus with His Apostles) for NY/NJ Seniorate clergy and parishioners was held on Sunday, April 2nd at Holy Cross parish. The clergy were represented by Fr. Sr. Gregory Mludzik, Fr. Marian Tarnowski, Fr. Andrew Koterba and Fr. Joseph Cyman, host Pastor. A group of parishioners from Dunellen, Bayonne, Wallington, Passaic and Holy Cross participated in reflection, prayers and the meal. Music and songs appropriate for the occasion solemnized this event. Discussion on the commitment toward God, family, work, community and in general was a part of our discussion and reflection. Fr. Joseph invited youth from Holy Cross, especially Confirmation Class students, to experience this annual prayerful celebration. The menu consisted of chicken, lamb, salmon, and rice, variety of salads, soft drinks, coffee and deserts. We thank all who prepared this program and came to be a part of commemoration of Jesus’ Last Supper. Thus deepened our personal relation with our Lord and Savior.

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Dwieście Lat! (200 Years!) Stella

Our parishioner, Stella Skawinski celebrated her 101st birthday on February 13th. We visited Stella at her home with a special flowers, a card signed by many, and a cake we had ordered for our St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon the day before. Stella unfortunately could not come due to bad weather conditions.

Our parish is tremendously pleased to have Stella as our member. She is full of energy, joy and inspirational to all of us. Happy Birthday Stella, with God’s many blessings of good health and happiness.

At the picture from left, Fr. Joseph with wife, Renata, Elaine Rotsaert (Stella’s niece) and Stella Skawinski.

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Christmas Eve Holy Mass with Youth

On Christmas Eve at 4 pm we traditionally holy Holy Mass with our children’s participation. They wear costumes of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the Three Kings and angels. The youth read the Holy Scriptures, the prayers of the faithful and sing Silent Night with lighted candles.

We thank the youth, their parents, School of Christian Living teachers and all who helped to celebrate the Birth of Jesus in such a meaningful way. Merry Christmas to our web site visitors and Facebook friends.

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The Sacrament of Confirmation

On Sunday, November 6th we were joined by our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki who celebrated Holy Mass and administered the completion of the Sacrament of Baptism/Confirmation to nine confirmands. Assisting Bishop Nowicki were our Pastor, Fr. Joseph R. Cyman and Deacons David Gaydos and William Gaydos.

Congratulations and prayers for all our confirmands and their families and sponsors:

  • Oby Charbel Eid, Sponsor – Andrea Eid
  • Christopher Nicholas Galindo, Sponsor – Lissette Ruiz
  • Daniel Joseph Galindo, Sponsor – Jazmin Rivera
  • Jazmine Cecilia Garcia, Sponsor – Jacqueline Monroe
  • Aida Mary Llanos, Sponsor – Lynn Imperiale
  • Rosa Milagros Mary Llanos, Sponsor – Alexandra Lazor
  • Brandon Luke Mercado, Sponsor – Eunice Hierro
  • Rana Rita Mikhail, Sponsor – Reem Mikhail
  • Joshua Jude Rivera, Sponsor – Maritza Mercado

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God bless Adriana Joelle

We welcomed new newest member to the Christian family through the Sacrament of Baptism. Adriana Joelle, daughter of Hugo Carvajal and Griselle (Fernandez) was baptized on Sunday, September 25th. We congratulate Adriana’s parents, godparents, relatives and friends on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and door which gives access to the other sacraments. It incorporates us into the Christian Family.

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