Youth

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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Works of Mercy – Feeding and Clothing

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We thank parishioners who donated non-perishable items for the food bank, as well as winter clothing such as coats, scarves, gloves, sweatshirts, and more for the needy. Also, I thank students, their parents who prepared sandwiches, and packages with winter clothing. They were delivered to the homeless in Paterson on a very cold Sunday, January 30th. Despite freezing weather we met several people who appreciated our service performed in the name of our Savior. Remaining items were delivered to Eva’s Shelter.

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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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Sunday School (SOCL) Christmas Donation

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30 Christmas poinsettias and 30 baskets were delivered on Wednesday, December 8th to thirty residents living at Hinchliffe Manor, Paterson NJ. We thank Sunday School teachers Ms. Natalie and Mr. Paul for organizing this project, children who made personal ornaments, prepared Christmas cards, assembled baskets, and parents who supported this project for the benefit of the elderly. Job well done!

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Confirmation Administered

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Confirmation, the completion of the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation was administered to nine young people and adults on Sunday, October 17th at the 11am Holy Mass.

Confirmands:

  • Athena Claire Galindo, Sponsor – Jacqueline Monroe
  • Jayden Abel Estacio, Sponsor – Fernando Galindo
  • Nicholas Jude Gizzi, Sponsor – Diane Bader
  • Steven Patrick Ortega, Sponsor – Nilda Aguirre
  • Tyler Matthew Smith, Sponsor – Nicole Piotrowski
  • Stephanie Kateri Tarazona,  Sponsor – Elvia Guerra
  • Diane Valentine Tarazona, Sponsor – Juana Bertha Dulanto
  • Amy Theresa Tarazona, Sponsor – Jennifer Sanchez
  • Aarti Gianna Taylor, Sponsor – Jennifer Galindo
  • Chirag Cosmas Taylor, Sponsor – Leo Coutinho

We thank Bishop Bernard Nowicki for administering the sacrament. We thank the confirmands, their sponsors and family members, and everyone who attended and also joined in fellowship afterward in the parish hall. 

Come Holy Spirit!

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School of Christian Living Awards

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School of Christian Living (SOCL) attendance awards were given Sunday, June 20th at 11 am Holy Mass.

Perfect attendance awards were presented to Veronika Murphy, Viviana Galindo, and Jasmine Bradbury; Good attendance awards to Nicholas Gizzi, and a Participation award to David Rodriguez.  We thank Mr. Paul Murphy and Ms. Natalie Lazar for teaching our students. WE look forward to the new SOCL school year beginning September 12th.

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