Sacraments

Christmas Dinner With Saint Nicholas and a New Member of our Family

Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

Sunday, December 5th proved to be a festive event with the celebration of St. Nicholas Day at Holy Cross Church – Woodland Park, N.J. Delicious food, music, and a visit from “Jolly Old St. Nick” delighted the adults as well as the children. Sunday school students performed for their audience and invited them to sing – a – long Christmas Carols. In addition to that the youth were singing the well known songs Give Thanks and My Life is in You. We had a great number of people. A special cake was made to honor the birth of Jesus. St. Nicholas distributed gifts to the precious children asking them in return to be good for goodness sake. During the dinner there was a drawing of Santa basket, 50/50 cash prize and certificate for the brunch of two at the Bethwood. We thank ladies who brought delicious baking goods. This event would not have been possible without the support of the members of the Parish Life Committee.

On Sunday December 19, 2010 after 11 AM Mass the Holy Cross Church had a great occasion. Fr. Joseph administered the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation (with the bishop approval) to Jeffrey Lee Valentine Volyn. Jeffrey went through preparations with Fr. Joseph. Godparents were Irene Legawiec and Dane Volyn. Witnessing the ceremony were Lois Volyn, Jeffrey’s wife and their children. We congratulate Jeffrey for being accepted as the new member of our Christian family.

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Holy Cross welcomes a new family and celebrates the baptism of their daughter

Announcements, Parish Life, PNCC /

On Sunday, August 29, 2010 Holy Cross Parish enjoyed the celebration of a special Holy Mass at 10:30 AM with the Sacrament of Baptism conferred upon Patricia Rose Tiseo, daughter of Jason and Christine (Nieves) Tiseo. The Godparents were Vincent Valerian and Ashley Carter. Jason and Christine, and their two daughters, Isabel and Patricia, are the newest addition to Holy Cross. Best wishes to the Tiseo Family and our prayer that they find Holy Cross to be their second home, a place of spiritual growth and social contentment.

The Tiseo family and friends at Holy Cross

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Masses for the Homebound and the Sick

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Parishioners and community members are welcome to attend Holy Masses for the homebound and the sick every Thursday in July at 7:00 PM. Please note the dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2010. You can pray for your intention or for someone else.

“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord…” (James 5:14). Father Joseph R. Cyman preaches the sermon based on the Holy Scripture. At the conclusion of the service the anointing with holy oil takes place.

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June Is Sacred Vocations Month

Pastor's Update, PNCC /

Each year during the month of June, the PNCC observes Sacred Vocations month. During this month, the Church reminds all of her faithful of the urgent need to pray for the gift of vocations to the Holy Orders. The Church asks all of us to offer special prayers to bless our Church with new vocations.

The purpose of this month of Sacred Vocations is to petition God, the Author of every vocation to bless our Church with new priests and deacons who are blessed with strong faith, broad vision and solid academic background. PLEASE, PRAY FOR AN INCREASE VOCATIONS TO THE HOLY PRIESTHOOD of the Polish National Catholic Church.

Those interested should contact Fr. Joseph.

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Holy Mass of Chrism

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On Tuesday of the Holy Week, the Clergy Conference of the Central Diocese PNCC took place in Youth Center of St. Stanislaus Cathedral Parish Scranton, PA. The Holy Mass of Chrism followed in the cathedral. It was presided by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese with co celebration of the clergy of our diocese. During the Mass the blessing of Holy Oils and Chrism took place.

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Holy Week and Easter Schedule

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Wednesday of Holy Week, March 31, 2010

  • 12 Noon – Decoration of the church
  • 7:00 p.m. – Sacrament of Penance – General Confessions and Private Confessions

Holy Thursday, April 1, 2010

  • 7:30 PM – Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper.
  • Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 PM.

Good Friday, April 2, 2010

  • 3:00 PM – Stations of the Cross with children and youth participation. Light snack to follow of coffee, juice, and crackers
  • 4:15 PM – Liturgy of Good Friday
  • Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament until 6:30 PM.

Holy Saturday, April 3, 2010

  • 1:00 PM – Decoration of the Church
  • 4:00 PM – Blessing of Easter Food
  • 6:00 PM – EASTER VIGIL LITURGY. After Liturgy Blessing of Easter Baskets

Easter SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2010

  • 8:00 AM – Easter Resurrection Procession and High Holy Mass (Processional Cross, Pascal Candle, Resurrection Statue, Resurrection Cross, Members of the Blessed Sacrament Society with candles, Altar Servers, Celebrant with Monstrance, Parishioners)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass for all Parishioners

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Congratulations Gabriela and welcome to God’s family

Events, Parish Life /

We congratulate Christopher and Sanalia (Batista) Vender on the Baptism of their precious daughter, Gabriela Sanely Vender which took place on Sunday January 31, 2010. May the Lord abundantly bless Gabriela with health and happiness as well as Batista and Vender families, relatives and friends.

From Left: Christopher Vender, Sanelia (Batista) Vender, Jacqueline Coss-Batista, Juan Batista

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Caring for our homebound brothers and sisters

Parish Life, Pastor's Update, PNCC /

Fr. Joseph continues his weekly visitations of the homebound. He administers the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, and has been providing our brothers and sisters with calendars and Christmas wafers. The Holy Cross Church gives to each homebound a beautiful poinsettia through the efforts of St. Nicholas Ministry. Please join us in remembering our homebound in prayer. Each Thursday evening we have special healing Mass for the sick and homebound.

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