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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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Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2023

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On Sunday, June 11th, on the Sunday in the Octave of Corpus Christi, a special Mass and Procession took place at St. Peter and Paul parish in Passaic at 3 pm. In the picture are clergy of NY/NJ Seniorate and some parishioners attending the celebration. 

Two priests who recently retired, Fr. Jan Kosc and Fr. Marian Tarnowski received recognition and special plaques for their faithful service.  

A reception followed.  We thank St. Peter and Paul Parish for hosting this event.

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Free Town Picnic 2023

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The parish town picnic, held Sunday, June 4th, was a huge success. It got bigger this year.

As always, the food was delicious and plentiful. Thank you to the chefs Ed Obssuth, Dave Obssuth, Dominick Bucci and Tracey Banta for a job well done. Thanks to all that donated desserts and homemade dishes to share with friends. We thank those who set up the hall and tents before the event: Penni Lazor, Fran Cuccinello, Matthew Daniewski, Dominick Bucci and those who cleaned after the event, Hernan Patino, Laura Orrego, Diego Ochoa, Iris Miolan and others. I was impressed seeing so much new energy in many parishioners helping at the picnic. Children and adults enjoyed fun and games including a 16’ water slide, dunk tank, “blake the clown”, face painting, balloon twisting, a touch of nature (20 animals on display that gave some educational tips). Many thanks to the Picnic Committee for planning and volunteering their time and talent to make the day fun filled for the young and adults.

Parishioners, friends, children, neighbors and Woodland Park residents all came together and enjoyed the afternoon festivities.

Many thanks to all that participated in any way with helping to make it a great day for all. This event was considered as an outreach program to our community supported by the diocese. As a result, we had people who signed up to become members of our parish and their children will attend First Holy Communion and Confirmation classes.

Looking forward to 2024’s picnic.

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St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Thank You

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ur parish held its annual St Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, March 12th in the parish hall. The menu consisted of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Red Potatoes, Carrots, Baked Chicken – Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads, Irish Soda Bread, Homemade Desserts, soft drinks with Irish coffee. The green grab bags were part of the celebration giving an occasion for laughter and fun. Parishioners, friends and neighbors attended. We thank parishioner David Obssuth who headed the kitchen with a staff of church volunteers. We had good food, Irish music and a fun time for all.

Upcoming events are Agape celebration on Sunday, March 26th at 3:30 pm, A Picnic on June 4th (Woodland Park residents are welcome), and our Annual Tricky Tray on Saturday, October 21st.

Check our website and Facebook page regularly for updates or send us an E-mail for information on upcoming events. We thank everyone for coming to our annual celebration. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! 

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Congratulations Youth

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On Sunday, June 19th, we were honored to give awards to the following children and youth who expressed special service in the life of Holy Cross Church in the past school year 2021-2022:

Best Sunday School attendance:

  • Marc G. / Justin V. / Cameron R. 

Honorable mention attendance:

  • Veronica M. / Viviana G. / Nicholas G. 

Appreciation for serving as altar servers:

  • Nicholas G. / Chris G.  / Daniel G.  
  • Marcella G. / Athena G. / Viviana G. /Veronica M. 

Appreciation for serving as lectors:

  • Natalie C. / Chris G. / Daniel G. / Marcella G. 

We wish to thank our Sunday School teachers, Ms. Natalie Lazar and Mr. Paul Murphy for their time, dedication, and for sharing their teaching talents to the benefit of our children. In the last school year, children prepared Thanksgiving baskets, participated in the trip to feed the homeless in Paterson, prepared gifts for the elderly in Totowa, made post cards, prepared gifts for mothers and fathers, served as altar servers during our Holy Masses, and served as lectors.  We are grateful for their participation in these and other activities.  We especially wish to thank parents and guardians for their support and involvement.

May the Lord bless you all, keep you safe, healthy and a fun filled summer. Sunday school will begin again on Sunday Sept. 11, 2022.

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St Patrick’s Luncheon – Sunday March 20th

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On Sunday March 20th we hosted a St. Patrick’s Luncheon. During this event we enjoyed music and joyful, laughable entertainment provided by well-known “Uncle Floyd Vivino”  The green grab bags donated by Ed and Beverly Obssuth were part of our annual celebration. The drawings of the basket of cheer donated by the Adoration Society, “Basket of Surprise” donated by the Cyman family and 50/50 took place at the end of our celebration. We thank Fr. David and Laurie Gaydos as well as David, Edward Obssuth and some other helpers for preparing the menu consisting of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish red potatoes, Baked Chicken – Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads / Irish Soda Bread, Homemade Desserts. We thank those who decorated the hall for the event and those who cleaned after the celebration. We thank everyone who attended our annual celebration. Basket of cheer was won by Mary Farrar and the 50/50 winner was John Murdok. Congratulations!!! St. Patrick, bishop, great missionary and patron of Ireland, pray for us!

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Holy Mass for Youth on Christmas Eve

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The Nativity Pageant took place during the Mass with youth participation on Christmas Eve at our parish.  I would like to thank the youth who participated in this annual special event. We thank parents who supported this activity in this difficult time of ongoing Covid pandemic.

–   Fr. Joseph Cyman

From left: Daniel Galindo, Nicholas Gizzi, Veronika Murphy, Jasmine Bradbury, Viviana Galindo, Marcella Galindo, Athena Galindo, Chris Galindo, Nail Kiame. Missing in the picture are lectors, Natalie Cyman, Nayef Kiame, and Ned Kiame.

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Christmas Dinner Thank You.

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On Sunday, December 12th, dozens of parishioners attended our annual Christmas Dinner. The children and all attendees enjoyed Christmas music and a great menu provided by Francesco’s Restaurant. We thank all those who came for this event, especially parents for bringing their children. Because the children of Holy Cross are very special, Santa Claus came and gave them goodies asking them to listen and help their parents and behave well. Special appreciation to Santa for coming this year, Renata Cyman who decorated the hall, Natalie Lazar who gave gifts to children, those who served food, did clean up and made that day very special.  Merry Christmas to all!  In the picture are some attendees of Christmas Dinner.

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