October 2009

Look for the Rainbow – Tricky Tray 2009

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Sponsored by Holy Cross Parish, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland Park, NJ on Friday, October 23, 2009.

6:30 p.m. – doors open
8:00 p.m. – calling begins

Tricky Tray 2009 will be held at Three Saints Orthodox Cultural Center, 464 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ.

About 100 Regular Trays –each value of $25 plus
About 100 Super Trays – each value of $50 plus
3 Special Trays – each value of $150 plus
win 50/50 raffle
win $750.00 cash
win 37” SHARP D44U TV (an $899 value)

ADMISSION – $15 – includes dessert & 26 regular prize chances

Deadline for tickets – Oct. 18, 2009. For tickets call: Karen at 973-423-3027 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888, or by cell at 201-247-4832.

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Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, Monk and Confessor

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Holy Cross Parish celebrated Holy Mass and the blessing of pets with a menagerie of animals including dogs, cats,

birds, and a tortoise on Sunday October 4, 2009. Children were overjoyed by these pets and participated with great enthusiasm in the mass and the blessing at 11:00 A.M.

During S.O.C.L. classes students (all levels) were invited to see a video about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The students also participated in activities related to the video. Not only did the students prepare treat bags for all pets, they threw bird seeds and bread on the parish lawn for the wild birds.

S.O.C.L. teachers provided animal crackers and beverages for the students. They were encouraged by their teachers (Claire Centralla, Michele Lazor, Karen Paulsen and Jamie Santos) to treat all the creatures of the earth as did Jesus and St. Francis.

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Annual Halloween Party – Friday, October 30th

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Please join the fun on Friday evening October 30th from 6:30 to 10:30 P.M. for our annual “Halloween Party”. Food, refreshments, desserts, music, and Karaoke are all included. Costumes are greatly encouraged for children as well adults. Games, prizes, and fun are all in order for this popular event. DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN….. Bring your children. Bring your grandchildren.. Bring your relatives and friends… A good time is guaranteed !!! ADULTS $10.00 CHILDREN $5.00 UNDER 5 YRS – no charge. For reservations call Angela at 973-785-2299 or Fr. Joe at 973-256-4888.

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S.O.C.L. Parent-Teacher Meeting

Announcements, Parish Life, Sunday School (SOCL) / admin

The S.O.C.L. teachers and parents of the children of Holy Cross will meet at 10:10 A.M. on Sunday, October 11th for their monthly updates and planning. Please be reminded that students will be attending “choir practice” in lieu of classes. Please encourage your children to attend these rehearsals which will be held monthly throughout the school year. Your support and cooperation is very important to the success of our new endeavor – A YOUTH CHOIR!!

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Confirmation Class

Announcements, Parish Life, PNCC / admin

Students studying for Confirmation, the Sacramental completion of the journey begun in Baptism began studying on Sunday September 27, 2009 after 11:00 A.M. Mass. The following students are enrolled for Confirmation Classes: Brianna Harth, Michael Lazor, Matthew Montero and Alissa Paulison. 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.

Our Confirmation celebration will take place on Sunday, June 6, 2010 AT 3:00 p.m. Our Bishop Ordinary, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, will administer Confirmation on our students.

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First Holy Communion Class

Announcements, Parish Life / admin

Nicholas Desch, Violette Go, Armani Jimenez, Ned Kiame and Justin Palman have begun their preparations for their First Holy Communion celebration. We pray for them and their families so to ensure proper preparations for their important step in their Christian life. We are asking the parents whose children started second grade in September 2009 or are older to register for First Holy Communion classes. The next class will be held today, Sunday October 4, 2009 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The First Holy Communion celebration is scheduled on Sunday May 23, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.

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