THE PRAYERS REQUEST - You can send prayer request by e-mail holycrosspncc@verizon.net. Mass intentions are for the sick, in memory of loved ones, anniversaries of marriage etc. You can also request prayer for the sick and homebound by writing intentions and placing them in "Prayer Request" container which is located at the side altar by the baptismal fount. Fr. Joseph says the Holy Mass on Thursdays for the sick and shut-ins. If you have any sick members in your family and/or homebound, please write their names and place them in the container. Fr. Joseph will include these intentions at the Holy Mass on Thursday evening Mass.
THE CHURCH RECTORY EXPANSION
On Friday, June 26, 2009 the excavation of the grounds for the rectory expansion took place. The joy of Fr. Joseph, Renata and their children, Natalie and Michael was astounding from seeing that the work had begun.
The parish hired SRK General Contractor, LLC., Garfield, NJ. We thank all those who donated toward Building Fund. We appreciate any donations. Please send them payable to Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Rd. Woodland Park (formerly W. Paterson), N.J. 07424 Thank you. Each Friday, Father Joseph is saying a special Mass for the benefactors of the church.
EXCITING NEWS! Our Parish Committee had determined that it is time for our new pictorial church directory. The last one was done eight years ago in year 2001. Our dates for photography will be: October 27-28-29, 2009. We need more volunteers in addition to Edward Obssuth, Maria Makos, Hughie Vickerilla, and Richard Daum, to help us with the sign-up process for our families. Please contact Edward Obssuth 973-472-7839 or Fr. Joseph 973-256-4888 this week to volunteer to be a part of this project.
Our parish chose Universal Church Directories of Mansfield, Ohio to produce new church directory. The company has 63+ years of leadership and experience and is committed to making this the best directory experience our church has ever had.• Each family photographed for a directory receives a complimentary 8 xl 0 portrait and a free directory. This is our gift to the family to thank them for participating.
• There is no cost or obligation to purchase anything.
• We do finance the program through the sale of portraits, with the thought in mind that most families have not had a professional portrait done in a number of years, and will want to purchase portraits. But, there is NO PRESSURE to purchase portraits.
CONGRATULATIONS – We congratulate Eduart Rojas and Rosa Quinones who got married on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Our congratulations are extended to Eduart parents – Paula and Mario, Rosa’s parents – Nilda and Ramon; Best Man – brother Mario Rojas, Maid of Honor – Elizabeth Matias, family members and friends. We wish Rosa and Edvart God’s blessing and happiness in their life together as Christian family.
ADORATION SOCIETY OATH OF NEW MEMBERS AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS On Sunday June 7, 2009 the oath took place of the new members Helen Skawinski, Elaine Rotsaert, Stella Skawinski, Loretta Hoffmann and Michele Desch. The new members received the Constitutions and the laws of the Adoration Society.
Then the democratic election of officers was held. Adoration Society Officers:
President – Karen Peano; Vice-President - Nancy Mupo, Recording Secretary – Elaine Rotsaert; Financial Secretary / Treasurer – Alice Kriskewic, Sunshine Committee – Michele Desch. The members discussed upcoming fundraiser – FLEA MARKET on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Next meeting is scheduled for Sunday August 30, 2009 after 9:00 A.M. Mass - 10:10 A.M.
RENTAL OF HALL –
Fees for parishioners (paid dues members) The rental hall fee for the use of facilities is $75.00 for the insurance coverage plus $50.00 fee for each hour of rental time.
Fees for non members of the parish – The hall rental fee for the use of the facilities: $75.00 to cover insurance cost plus $100.00 for each hour of rental time. Should you be interested, please call the parish office at 973-256-4888.
MAKING MUSIC MEANINGFUL
The National United Choirs PNCC invites you to the 29th General Convention
& 21st Music Workshop
It will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Circle at All Saints Parish - Carnegie, PA.
Wednesday - Friday, July 29-31, 2009 Wednesday 29th For more info see parish bulletin board.
DEADLINE for registration - JULY 10, 2009
Accommodations: The Hampton Inn Pittsburgh / Greentree - 555 Trumbull Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15205. Tel: 412-922-0100 DEADLINE- JULY 15, 2009 For Additional Information Contact: Lydia Hohn NUC - President. hohns@verizon.net 724-693-8527 Bp. John E. Mack NUC - Chaplain jazzfam@comcast.net 724-225-2585
COLLECTION FOR CLERGY PENSION FUND - The special collection for Clergy Pension Fund will take place next Sunday June 21, 2009. Please use envelopes “For Clergy Pension Fund” which are enclosed in your box of envelopes or use envelopes from the vestibule of the church.
ACOLYTE RETREAT - 2009 The following altar servers from our parish are attended the Acolyte Retreat: Michael Cyman, Nayef, Ned and Neil Kiame. Their participation cost will be covered by the Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross. We thank the ladies for their generosity. The retreat was held at Bp. Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA from Tuesday June 23 to Friday, June 26, 2009
CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY at Spojnia Farm, 596 Honesdale Road Waymart, PA provides Holy Mass – 11:00 A.M. at Bp. Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center followed by Picnic 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M. Polish Food, Traditional American Picnic Fare, Games for All Ages, Parcel Post Auction, Plenty of Family Fun an Dance Music 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes are expressed to the following parishioners: Nicholas Gizzi – 6/27;
Angela Bucci – 7/17; David Merson – 7/17; Alex Lange – 7/19;
Karen Moskal – 7/19; Eric Moskal – 7/20; Julia Palman – 7/20; Jonathan Gelsoaldi – 7/8; Justin Palman – 7/31; Mark Gaydos – 7/25; Eleanor Niedzwiecki – 7/22; Jill Merson – 7/28; Lynn Wozney – 7/30; Judy Lamping – 7/30; Emilia Bargiel – 8/2, Robert Sleece – 8/2, Rafal Daniewski – 8/5; Ewa Daniewski; 8/6; Scott Gaydos – 8/10, Ryan Prescott – 8/14, Gregory Wiebe Jr. – 8/16,
Carrie Ann Zebrowski – 8/16, Michele Lazor – 8/18; Cassandra Loyas – 8/25; Ichiko Filipak – 8/31
(If you would like to include the date of your birthday or a member of your family, please call the parish office at (973)-256-4888.
ANNIVERSARIES OF MARRIAGE July and August
WILLIAM LAMPING/JUDY BARTOL July 16 – 43 years
Robert Kowalik/Doris Gagan – September 2 – 42 years
LENNY HRINUK / CAROL UREVITCH – August 5 – 37 years
LOUIS PHILLIPS/EILEEN HAFTEK – July 7 – 36 years
Brad Blaschak/Lucia Brescia – August 22- 16 years
Rafal Daniewski/Ewa Sobstyl – August 29 – 11 years
Keith Rotsaert / donna clavette – June 24 – 9 years
Richard Bartolozzi / Jennifer Hitchcock – August 5 – 9 years
Brandon Gec / Lisa Graves – June 22 – 7 years
Kevin Decker/Marlene Herrick – July 24 – 5 years
God Bless you – Sto Lat!
SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN LIVING CLASSES will start their classes after summer on Sunday September 13, 2009. We wish all of them a safe and enjoyable vacation time.
SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN LIVING CLASSES Each Sunday our parish offers a wonderful religious program for the children age 3 to 8th grade. We encourage all parents to bring their children to the church for School of Christian Living Classes in order to help them to follow Jesus in their lives. The SOCL perfect and good attendance awards will be given on Sunday June 14, 2009. If you have any questions please contact the Superintendent, Mrs. Michele Lazor at 973-825-5809.
School of Christian Living awards for spring 2009
Perfect Attendance – Neil Kiame
Good Attendance: Ned Kiame
Natalie Cyman
Nicholas Desch
Nayef Kiame
Michael Cyman
Alissa Paulison
Christopher Paulison
Matthew Montero
Recognition of Participation in S.O.C.L.
Amber Harth; Brianna Harth, Michael Lazor, Gabriella Rotsaert, Daniel Sung
A LITTLE HELP FOR PARENTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN
In the case when small children need more attention during the Mass, parents can now listen to the Liturgy of the Mass in the parish hall while the children can play or do the drawings.
CONGRATULATION TO GRADUATES:
Brian Joseph Jarmarkowicz graduates from West Milford High School. He will begin study at Rutgers University in September 2009.
Jill Merson, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education/Elementary Education
Natalie Cyman graduated from Fun Time Kids Academy and will begin Kindergarten at Charles Olbon School in Woodland Park in September.
Michael Cyman is graduating from Beatrice Gilmore School and will begin 5th grade at Memorial School in September.
Brendan Novak is graduating from Passaic Valley High School on June 24 and then going on to Bergen Community College.
Jason Cabrejos is graduating from Passaic Valley high School and will attend New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
ANNUAL FIELD and TRACK MEET – MINOOKA, SCRANTON – Saturday, Sept 5, 2009
SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE – Our summer Mass Schedule goes into effect the weekend of July 4 -5 2009 and will continue until the last weekend of August 29-30, 2009. The Holy Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in July and August. Sunday Mass in July and August will be at 9:00 A.M. There will be no Mass at 11:00 A.M. in July and August.
FLEA MARKET - Saturday, September 19, 2009 9 AM – 3 PM
Hundreds of items / With outside vendors / Refreshments available PLEASE BRING NEW AND ONLY NEW AND GOOD CONDITION ITEMS TO THE CHURCH GARAGE ON Sundays August 30, September 6 and September 13, 2009. TO RENT A TABLE (S) FOR $25 EACH PLEASE CONTACT ELAINE ROTSAERT AT 973-838-2901 Let us make this event a success!!
KURS CAMPERS Any child (members and non members of the church) between ages 8 and 18 may attend the encampment from July 3 – 11, 2009. The Kurs will be held at Bishop Hodur retreat and Recreation Center, Waymart, PA at Spojnia Farm. The cost of Kurs is $180 for P.N.C.C. members and $220 for others.
For applications contact Father Joseph.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES. The classes will start after summer vacation on Sunday September 20, 2009 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. We are asking the parents whose children will enter 2 grade in September or older to register for First Holy Communion Classes.
Confirmation Classes will begin on Sunday September 27, 2009 after 11:00 A.M. Mass Students who will begin High school in September or will be 14 years old or older in June 2010 are eligible to take confirmation classes.
NEW REGISTRATIONS - Our parish is leasing the Sunday school building to the tenant FUN TIME KIDS ACADEMY, L.L.C from Monday to Friday. The service is offered for the children from two and half to five years old. Ann Marie Scirica, the Director of the Fun Time Kids Academy accepts NEW registrations. Please call 973- 239-0949 or 973-256-0760. Discount rates are available for the members of Holy Cross Church.
Donations are needed - for our military service men and women: Angela Bucci is collecting donations of phone cards for the military. Angela will send your purchased phone cards directly to Iraq for distribution to military personnel who are in need of phone cards to contact loved ones at home. If you prefer to give a monetary donation Angela will purchase the phone cards for you. Anyone who is willing or able to donate please contact her at 973-785-2299 or see her after Sunday Mass. Thank you!
HOME MADE PIZZA – Is available in the parish hall in the freezer. Your donation of $5 per each pizza pie is greatly appreciated.
TRICKY TRAY - 2009 - Friday October 23, 2009
Three Saints Cultural Center, 454 Outwater Lane Garfield, NJ. Doors Open: 6:30 pm, Drawing: 8:00 p.m. Children are welcome, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE, Wonderful prizes: about 100 Regular Trays ($25 value & up) about 100 Super Trays ($50 value & up) 3 Special Gifts ($100 value & up), win TV – SHARP AQUOS 37” D44U. Retail value $899.00, cash prize - $750.00; 50/50 drawing, door prizes. $15 donation per ticket includes coffee, dessert & 26 regular prize chances. The kitchen will be opened to purchase food - Hot Dogs and You are allowed to Bring Your Own Food. You can reserve tables with 8 or 10 people. More Info or Tickets: Call Karen ~ 973-423-3027 or Parish Office ~ 973-256-4888.
See our Tricky Tray ad at www.trickytray.com. Purchase your trays early. We need your help to advertise our event and to do several jobs. The sign-up list will be is placed in the parish hall. Please sign your name where there is still available work. Let us together make this event a success!
TV RAFFLE – We thank all those who sent their donations for our TV raffle. Our parish is raffling a TV – SHARP AQUOS 37” D44U. Retail value $899.00. The raffle drawing will be held during our annual Tricky Tray event on Friday, October 23, 2009. Fund raisers are important to our financial well-being. Accordingly, the Parish needs the help of every parishioner to make this raffle a success. It is requested that each parishioner or family unit be responsible for the sale of enclosed tickets at $1.00 each.
The Parish Executive Committee will be overseeing the progress of ticket sales. Ticket stubs with money and unsold tickets are to be returned in a self addressed envelope to the parish office or collection basket by September 13, 2009.
This fund is licensed to be sold to the general public. Sell them to friends and family. More tickets are available. Thank you and God bless you, Edward Obssuth, President Parish Executive Committee
In this Sunday's liturgy ( May 17, 2009) our Lord gives us the commandment of love.
Since a very long time ago, people have searched for the meaning of love. But even the great philosophers, with their profound definitions, could not fully touch its true essence. In a survey of 4-8 year olds, kids share their views on love. But what do little kids know about love? Read on and be surprised that despite their young and innocent minds, kids already have a simple but deep grasp of that four-letter word.
"Love is that first feeling you feel before all the bad stuff gets in the way."
"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love."
"When someone loves you, the way she says your name is different. You know that your name is safe in her mouth."
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they smell each other."
"Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don't yell at him because you know it would hurt his feelings."
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."
"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK."
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."
"Love is hugging. Love is kissing. Love is saying no."
"There are 2 kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both kinds of them."
"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they've know each other so well."
"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore."
"Love is-if you hold hands and sit beside each other in the cafeteria. That means you're in love. Otherwise, you can sit across from each other and be okay."
"Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken."
"Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford."
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day"
"When you're born and see your mommy for the first time.
"Love goes on even when you stop breathing and you pick up where you left off when you reach heaven."
"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."
"You have to fall in love before you get married. Then when you're married, you just sit around and read books together."
"I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her." *
“Love cards like Valentine's cards say stuff on them that we'd like to say ourselves, but we wouldn't be caught dead saying."
"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you."
"You can break love, but it won't die."
THE NEXT BIBLE STUDY with DVD lesson is scheduled on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. in the Sunday School Building. ALL ARE WELCOME!
SPECIAL REQUEST The following members of our parish community are in need of our prayers, cards and other signs of Christian support: Mitchell Bargiel 21 Lincoln Ave. West Paterson NJ 07424; Jean Biegel Arden Courts 493 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA 19067; Irene Novak, 439 Mt. Pleasant Ave. West Paterson NJ. 07424; Estelle Jablonowski, 550 Park Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950; Gladys Zebrowski, 329 Rea Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506;Wanda Zajac, 649 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, NJ 07432; Elizabeth Wozney 238 Hiering Ave. Seaside Heights, NJ 08751, Eleanor Niedzwiecki, 22 Moyer Court, North Haledon, NJ 07508; Louis and Wanda Gec, 165 Sheridan Ave., Clifton, NJ 07011; Estelle Staudinger, 12 Rodhos Street. Toms River, NJ 08757; Jean Tierney 207 Crane Rd., Brick, NJ 08723; Michele Walsh, Leon Bujak, Rocco Brescia, Lynn Blake, Arthur Zlotkowski, Rose Vickerilla, Hail Mary, Glory..
THE NEXT FOOD COLLECTION FOR Fr. English Food Bank will take place on Sunday July 19, 2009. All parishioners are asked to bring a bag of groceries to church on this day. Won’t you help the needy in the name of Christ the Savior? “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, you have done it to me.” (Mat. 25:40)
PIEROGIES are available in the freezer in the parish hall. The donation of $5.00 for a dozen is greatly appreciated. Cooking instructions: Place frozen pierogies into boiling water for 6-7 minutes. To prevent from sticking together please add a tablespoon of oil to the water and stir them occasionally. Drain and serve with selected garnishes: melted butter/margarine or sour cream, bacon, ham, sausage or sautéed onions. You can also deep fry in 350 oil for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned and crispy. Serve alone or with sour cream, ketchup, etc. Good Appetite.
HOSPITAL VISIT. “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). If you, or a member of your family are ill and would like to receive Holy Communion at home or at the hospital, please notify the rectory.
CHRISTIAN CLEAN JOKE - The Millionaire
At a church meeting a very wealthy man rose to tell the rest of those present about his Christian faith. "I'm a millionaire," he said, "and I attribute it all to the rich blessings of God in my life. I remember that turning point in my faith. I had just earned my first dollar and I went to a church meeting that night. The speaker was a missionary who told about his work. I knew that I only had a dollar bill and had to either give it all to God's work or nothing at all. So at that moment I decided to give my whole dollar to God. I believe that God blessed that decision, and that is why I am a rich man today." He finished and there was an awed silence at his testimony as he moved toward his seat. As he sat down a little old lady sitting in the same pew leaned over and said to him: "I dare you to do it again."
HOLY CROSS YOUTH GROUP MEETING REPORT
Youth Group. The following fundraisers were scheduled to help the youth to attend the next National Youth gathering Convo July 26, 2009 to July 30, 2009.
- Car Wash - Saturday, June 27, 2009
The next Youth Mass followed by the meeting with refreshment will take place on Sunday February 15, 2009. The youth of our parish and their parents hosted guests who came to Holy Cross on Saturday, January 24, 2009 for the second preparation meeting of Convo 2010. The youth gathering Convo 2010 for (youth 12 years and older), will be held from July 26 to July 30, 2010. The location of the event will be announced. Look for further information.
2009 WOODLAND PARK LOCAL BUSINESS STIMULUS
52-WEEKLY CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISEMENT
As a New Year is upon us, we are seeking local business card ads for our back cover bulletin advertisement to promote our community and your growth of your continued services to our town.
The cost for the entire year is only $100.00 ($1.92 per week), which in this economy is an excellent means of advertisement. Contact our parish secretary 973-256-4888 to submit your ad or mail directly.
The Parish Committee wishes you all a great and prosperous New Year
LET US PLANT OUR WORLD FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
First we must plant five rows of peas:
PRESENCE
PROMPTNESS