Youth

Preparations for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation

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The Sacrament of Confirmation is a very important step in young adults’ religious education. Confirmation is the sacrament through which we receive gifts of the Holy Spirit to make us soldiers of Christ, ready to profess our faith in word and deed. The minister of confirmation is the bishop. The bishop confirms by laying of hands on the person to be confirmed and anointing the forehead in the form of the cross with Holy Chrism. The bishop says: “I sign you with the sign of the cross and I confirm you with the Chrism of Salvation in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Catechism). The confirmation imprints on our soul sacramental character, which entitles us to strength needed to show our faith in word and deed. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the completion of baptism, because we are strengthen to live a Christian life within the Church and defend its truths.

Our parish gives the opportunity for the children to participate in First Holy Communion classes. Students who started second grade this year, or are older, are eligible to take classes. The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: “This is My Body… This is My Blood” (catechism).

I am looking forward to your help in preparing your sons and daughters for the celebration of these sacraments by bringing them to classes and Sunday Mass. Some of our youth have sport activities on Sunday afternoon, therefore I decided, for their convenience, to have classes on Sunday morning at 10:10 AM. Masses are at 9 AM and 11 AM. I contacted Bishop John Mack who will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in Spring 2013. The schedule of classes was sent to the youth and placed in the parish hall. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time by calling 973-256-4888 or 201-247-4832.

Respectfully yours in Christ,

Fr. Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor

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Free Drive-in Movie – Mars Needs Moms

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Come and join us for some end of the summer fun featuring Mars Needs Moms on Monday, August 22nd at 7:30pm (rain date: Wednesday, August 24th at 7:30pm).

Mars Needs Moms: Take out the trash, eat your broccoli-who needs moms, anyway? Nine-year-old Milo finds out just how much he needs his mom when she’s nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. Milo’s quest to save his mom involves stowing away on a spaceship, navigating an elaborate, multi-level planet and taking on the alien nation and their leader. With the help of a tech-savvy, underground Earthman named Gribble and a rebel Martian girl called Ki, Milo just might find his way back to his mom-in more ways than one.

Rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for sci-fi action and peril.

This is a fundraiser for the youth for upcoming outing. Your participation will be greatly appreciated so bring your family and friends. The more the merrier.

The movie is free. We will charge $1 for Hot Dogs, Pop Corn and 50 cents for soda or water.

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Drive-In Movies

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Don’t give up on Drive-In movies just yet!!! Holy Cross Church will be having one right here in Woodland Park! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a fun way to end the summer. Join your church family on Monday, August 22nd at 7:30 PM (rain date Wednesday, August 24th). It’s going to be a lot of fun and a great opportunity for you to get to know each better. We’ll have the grill going and some drinks to sell for a very small price to support the youth group. So come out for this fundraiser and time of fellowship.

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Youth Car Wash Thank You

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Youth Car Wash at Holy Cross Church was held Saturday, July 16th. We accepted free will donations and we raised $225. Wow!

Thank you to following families: Bucci, Cabrejos, Centrella, Cyman, Desch, Fernandez, Kiame, Mupo, and Reyes and those who came and supported this fundraiser. We had great time and a lots of fun.

Our Youth you did a great job!! You made my day! Thank you.

Fr. Joseph

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School of Christian Living Back to School Orientation

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Sunday school classes will resume on Sunday September 11, 2011. The program is free of charge. Classes are held every Sunday from 10:10 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. Masses are conducted at 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Coffee hour takes place in the church hall at 10:00 A.M. for everyone to spent time in fellowship.

“Youth Mass” is held on the third Sunday of the month and children are encouraged to participate as altar servers, greeters, ushers, and choir members; in recitation of the “prayers of the faithful”, and in the “offering of the gifts”. All children especially talented musically or vocally, are encouraged to join the choir.

Sunday school students not only receive a religious education but participate in a variety of enjoyable activities provided by the teachers and the parish. These activities include pumpkin picking / apple picking and hay ride, a visit from St. Nicholas and Christmas party, an Easter Egg Hunt and party, a graduation ceremony, picnic and much more.

Here are our class age groups.

  • Level I – Pre-school – Kindergarten
  • Level II – 1st and 2nd grades
  • Level III – 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
  • Level IV – 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

For more information call 973-256-4888 or contact us by E-mail.

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School Of Christian Living Graduation and News

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Last Sunday, June 12th, our School Of Christian Living had graduation day. Good and participation awards were given by the teachers of SOCL to the following students:

Level I – Pre-school – Kindergarten

  • Jassie Santos – good attendance
  • Aubrey Santos – good attendance

Level II – 1st and 2nd grades

  • Natalie Cyman – good attendance
  • Neil Kiame – good attendance

Level III – 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades

  • Angie Cardona – good attendance
  • Nicholas Desch – good attendance
  • Chris Paulison – good attendance
  • Elizabeth Fernandez – good attendance
  • Syera Plitt – good attendance
  • Nayef Kiame – good attendance
  • Ned Kiame – good attendance
  • Amber Harth – participation award

Level IV – 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

  • Michael Cyman – good attendance
  • Emily Fernandez – good attendance
  • Henry Fernandez – good attendance

The students with good attendance received $10 gift certificates and students with participation awards received $5 gift certificates to Barnes and Noble. All students received SOCL certificates signed by Bishop Anthony Mikovsky, Fr. Joseph R. Cyman and the teacher of each class.
The Holy Cross Parish, children and parents thanked the following teachers Mrs. Claire Centrella, Mrs. Natalie Lazar, Mrs. Karen Paulison, and Mrs. Jamie Santos, and substitute teachers Mrs. Karen Peano, Mrs. Carol Montero, and Ms. Alissa Paulison for their time and efforts in preparing and conducting the lessons.

SOCL student list changes in fall 2011: Emily Fernandez will begin high school in fall 2011. Even though she will leave SOCL she will stay as an active member of Holy Cross Church Youth Group. Other students will be placed to SOCL levels according to their age.

We hope that in 2011 we will increase the number of students in our SOCL.

The program is free of charge and special social events were already scheduled for 2011 – 2012 school year. Dear parents and students, invite other children to enjoy our program. School Of Christian Living classes will begin on Sunday, September 11th.

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Mother’s Day 2011

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Last Sunday, May 8th, we celebrated Mother’s Day. Each mother received a single pink carnation corsage at 9 AM and 11 AM Masses. Children read prayers of the faithful and beautiful poems. In addition to that, on their special day, we enjoyed a delicious Mother’s Day Breakfast. Edward Obssuth with the help of Lenny Hrinuk, Dominick Bucci, and Alejandro Romero prepared a delicious breakfast. The menu included: Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Bacon, French Toasts, Home Fries, Danish, Rolls and Butter, Fruits, Coffee, Tea. We thank all of them for sharing their culinary talents, time and efforts for the good of our parish.

May God bless all mothers, our daily heroes for their love, service and kindness.

Each mother received a pink carnation corsage

Children and youth presented prayers of the faithful and read beautiful Mother's Day poems

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Car Care Fair

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A Car Care Fair presented by Liberty Auto Electric Inc. will be held at the Parish on Sunday, May 1st from 12 PM – 4 PM. Free will donations will provide for the youth programs of our parish.

As part of Car Care Month activities nationwide, motorists are invited to have their vehicles checked by Liberty Auto Electric at 101 Straight St, Paterson, NJ 07501. Free will donations accepted as fundraiser for the Holy Cross Church. Motorists can learn more about the benefits of performing scheduled vehicle maintenance and needed repair.

“These free vehicle inspections can disclose potential safety and operational problems because of deficiencies such as low brake fluid or under-inflated tires according to Juan Reyes president. “Nine out of 10 vehicles going through check-up lanes last year showed consumer neglect. The top problem areas were motor oil, windshield wipers, air filters, belts and hoses and lights.”

Beyond the effect that vehicle neglect can have on safety, dependability and performance, a discovery during a check-up lane inspection can help prevent a breakdown at a busy intersection or on a heavily traveled highway, or even worse, on a deserted road far from home. “Motorists appreciate our Car Care Month check-up events,” says Jose Pascual, Service advisor. “It’s a community activity event that strives to encourage motorists to take care of their vehicles, which in many cases is one of their most costly investments. These events provide important need-to-know information for anyone who owns or leases a car.” Liberty Auto Electric has been in Paterson for more than 20 years and it’s been a leader in the automotive repair service always bringing superb service and technology to the citizens of Paterson and other communities nearby. Car Care Months is an integral part of the Car Care Council’s “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers.

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