May the Lord send upon you, and your dear ones His abundant blessings in this Holy Season and throughout the New Year – 2010!
— Father Joseph and family and the Parish Committee of Holy Cross
Christmas Eve
Holy Mass 4:00 P.M. – WITH YOUTH PARTICIPATION
Shepherd’s Holy Mass 10:00 P.M. – GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Christmas Day
Holy Mass 10:00 A.M. – GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Join us to celebrate the birth of our Lord
— Father Joseph and Family and Holy Cross Family
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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On Sunday, December 6, 2009 our life long parishioner, Gladys Zebrowski, passed away. She was 93. The funeral Mass took place on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 and she was buried at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton, NJ.
Gladys was beloved wife of the late Ś+P John Zebrowski – 1979, loving mother of Roy Zebrowski, his wife Susan of Lake Hopatcong, and Joan Sweigart, her husband Steven, of Palm Bay, FL; dear grandmother of Michael, Carrie-Ann, Laurie, and Debbie; great-grandmother of 4. Gladys is survived by her brother Louis, and two sisters Wanda and Jennie, as well as by many nieces and nephews. Born in New York, Gladys was a resident of Hawthorne for 70 years. Mrs. Zebrowski was also a member of the parish choir for many years. In addition to that, Gladys was a member of the American Legion Post 379 Ladies Auxiliary in Paterson.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
Wieczne odpoczynek racz jej dać Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj jej świeci.
Niech odpoczywają w pokoju, Amen.
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Fr. Joseph continues his weekly visitations of the homebound. He administers the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, and has been providing our brothers and sisters with calendars and Christmas wafers. The Holy Cross Church gives to each homebound a beautiful poinsettia through the efforts of St. Nicholas Ministry. Please join us in remembering our homebound in prayer. Each Thursday evening we have special healing Mass for the sick and homebound.
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Sunday, December 6th proved to be a festive event with the celebration of St. Nicholas Day at Holy Cross Church – Woodland Park, N.J. Delicious Slavic food, music, dancers, and a visit from “Jolly Old St. Nick” delighted the adults as well as the children.
Sunday school students performed for their audience and were accompanied by Anthony Serrao- talented pianist, organist and vocalist. Students distributed gifts to those who attended. These hand made items were created by the children with the assistance of their teachers – Claire Centrella, Michele Lazor, Penni Lazor, Karen Paulison, and Jamie Santos.
At the closing of the performance and the singing of “Here Comes Santa Claus” the children were surprised by a visit from St. Nicholas in his elegant outfit with staff and lantern. Children were delighted by the traditional gifts that he bestowed upon them.
Diners were entertained by the Christmas music of “D.J. Rosario” and the children enjoyed the dancing and games that he played with them. Eighteen young dancers from St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Garfield enthralled the crowd with Slavic dances in traditional ethnic costumes.
This event would not have been possible without the support of the members of the “Parish Life Committee”. The next social event – Annual New Year’s Dinner – will take place on Sunday January 10, 2010. For more information call 973-256-4999 or E-mail us. Welcome!
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Today’s Parish Christmas Dinner was one of the most enjoyable events we had at Holy Cross. Thank you to all who in any shape or form made this event possible and successful. — Fr. Joseph
