P.S. I keep you in my daily prayers. Please remember me in your prayers. – Fr. Joseph
MASSES IN AUGUST - Sunday Masses at 9:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. COME WIRSHIP WITH US. Keep holy the Sabbath day. Church is air conditioned and accessible for people with special needs (handicap).
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 27, 2008
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field ...
" Matthew 13:44
"In the first reading today, God appears to King Solomon and promises him anything he asks for. Solomon asks for wisdom. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is a treasure for which we should sell all in order to purchase it. Let us call on God’s mercy for those times when we are not wise and what we treasure is not of God.
"SCRIPTURE READINGS
1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 King Solomon prays for wisdom.
Romans 8:28-30 All things work for good for those who love God.
Matthew 13:44-52 The Kingdom is like a treasure.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 3, 2008
"Jesus broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and they gave them to the people."
"Matthew 14:19
INTRODUCTION
Today’s Gospel challenges us to trust in God’s unfailing abundance. When there is not enough, it’s because someone isn’t trusting that there is enough or someone isn’t sharing or someone isn’t noticing the plenty all around us. Let us call on God’s mercy for those times when we fear to share our blessings and fail to trust that God will provide what we need.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 55:1-3 All who are thirsty, come to the water.
Romans 8:35, 37-39 Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds the five thousand and there are baskets left over.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 10, 2008
""Peter stepped out of the boat and walked over the waters toward Jesus." Matthew 14:29
INTRODUCTION
In today’s readings we will hear about Elijah, who heard God’s voice in a whisper, and about Peter, who could walk on water as long as he remained calm and kept his eyes on Jesus. Let us ask for ears to hear God’s voice and eyes to see the face of Jesus amid the storms of this life.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a The Lord’s voice could be heard in the tiny whispering sound.
Romans 9:1-5 St. Paul grieves for the Jewish people.
Matthew 14:22-33 Peter walks on the water until he panics and gives in to doubt.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 17, 2008
"Jesus said, 'Woman, what faith you have.'" Matthew 15:28
INTRODUCTION
Today our scripture readings concern the stranger who belongs to the community, the foreigner who comes to believe and lives the faithful life. Let us ask for God’s mercy for those times when we did not recognize a brother or sister in Christ.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 56:6-7 Even foreigners are welcome to the holy mountain of God.
Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 The disobedient may ask for mercy and be saved.
Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus heals the foreign woman’s daughter.
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 24, 2008
"Jesus said, 'You are Peter, the Rock; and upon this rock I will build my church.'" Matthew 16:18
INTRODUCTION
In today’s Gospel we hear that Jesus desired to establish the church — a lasting community of faith — built on the rock of Peter. Sometimes it feels like our church isn’t very stable, and yet Jesus promises that the community of believers will endure. Let us pray together today as that enduring community of faith.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 22:19-23 I will place the key of the House of David on his shoulder.
Romans 11:33-36 Who has known the mind of God?
Matthew 16:13-20 You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.
TO RENT A CHURCH HALL - CALL PARISH OFFICE - 973-256-4888
PRAYERS OF SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES - Our parishioner Julian Suhok (53) passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008. The wake service on Friday from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. at Shook Funeral Home in Cedar Grove. The Holy Cross Church extends deepest sympathy to his wife, Eileen, children Gregory, Rebecca, Kristen and her husband Tunc, two grandchildren - Evan and Leah, sister Julann and her husband Douglas Ketterer, relatives and friends. Eternal rest grand unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
On Sunday June 29, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. The SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION was presided by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese.
Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation were:
Jasmine GRACE Cabrejos
Sponsor – Delilah Haro
Mateusz CZESLAW Domanowski (from Holy Cross, Commack, NY)
Sponsor –Jozef Modzelewski
Jakub WILHELM Domanowski (from Holy Cross, Commack NY)
Sponsor – Stanislaw Glazewski
Steven LUKE Marricone
Sponsor – Alexis Fikes
Steven DOMINIC Gaydos
Sponsor – Michael Gaydos
Edward FRANCIS Obssuth
Sponsor- Edwin Olsen
Christopher PETER Olsen
Sponsor- Kevin Olsen
Karol Mary ANN Reyes Sung
Sponsor- Danny Reyes
CONGRATULATION TO ALL CONFIRMANDS, SPONSORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.
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.
School of Christian Living awards for spring 2008
Perfect Attendance:
Michael Cyman
Ned Kiame
Neil Kiame
Nayef Kiame
Good Attendance
Natalie Cyman
Alissa Paulison
Christopher Paulison
Amber Harth
Brianna Harth
Matthew Montero
Recognition of Participation in S.O.C.L.
Michael Lazor, Aubrey Santos, Daniel Reyes, Emily Reyes
We thank also Mrs. June Pettegrew, Michele Lazor, and Mrs. Karen Paulison and substitute teachers Mrs. Karen Peano and Carol Montero for their time and efforts in teaching our children in year 2007-2008. In addition to that we thank the youth Anne Montero, Edward Obssuth and Alissa Paulison for helping teachers when there was Parent teachers Organization meeting.
SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN LIVING CLASSES On Sunday September 7, 2008 the children of School of Christian Living will start again their classes. We wish all children a safe and enjoyable vacation time. During the summer please take the opportunity to attend Saturday Masses in July in order to be nourished with the Word of God and Jesus’ presence in the Holy Eucharist.
SOCL - The School of Christian Living is collecting pennies. If you can be helpful in this project, we ask you to deposit your pennies in the container located in the church hall. Your help is greatly appreciated. Our School of Christian Living Program will use your donations toward their expenses. May God bless you!
GRADUATES –
SCOTT M. GAYDOS - Graduated from Ross University as a Dr. of Veterinarian
Medicine on June 6, 2008.
MICHAEL P. GAYDOS – Graduated from Chestnut Hill College (Philadelphia, PA)
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice on May 17, 2008.
Stephen Gaydos will graduate from Cedar Grove's Memorial Middle School on June 18, 2008. He will be attending Cedar Grove High School in September.
SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE – Our summer Mass Schedule goes into effect the weekend on July 5 -6 2008 and will continue until the last weekend of August 26-27, 2008. The Holy Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in JULY ONLY. There will be no Mass on Saturday in the month of August. Sunday. In July and August Masses on Sunday will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
LET US PLANT OUR WORLD FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
First we must plant five rows of peas:
PRESENCE
PROMPTNESS
PREPARATION
PURITY
PERSERVERENCE
Secondly we need three rows of squash:
Squash Gossip
Squash Criticism
Squash Indifference
Next put in five rows of lettuce:
Let us be Faithful to Duty
Let us be Loyal and Unselfish
Let us be true to our obligations
Let us obey rules and regulations
Let us obey one another
No garden is complete without turnips:
Turn Up for meetings
Turn up with a smile
Turn up with new ideas
Turn up with determination to make
Everything count for something
Good and worthwhile
Water freely with patience and cultivate with love.
There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.
To conclude our garden we must have thyme
Thyme for fun,
Thyme for rest
Thyme for ourselves
T V RAFFLE - As you may already know, Holy Cross Parish PNCC is raffling a 37” SHARP Liquid Crystal High Definition TV set which retails for $1,299. The raffle drawing will be held during our annual Tricky Tray event on October 24, 2008. This fund is licensed to be sold to the general public. Tickets are available in the parish office. Call 973-256-4888
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 of the Parish Executive Committee If you need tickets call 973-256-4888 or e-mail holycrosspncc@verizon.net
MASS INTENTIONS - In order to request a Holy Mass Intention such as For the Sick, In Remembrance of the Faithful Departed, To Beseech God’s Grace, Birthdays and Anniversaries, please contact Fr. Joseph 973-256-4888
HEALING MASS – Masses for the sick and shut ins - Healing mass is celebrated on Thursdays at 7:30 P.M. You are invited to attend this Mass especially if you have any health problems to present them to our Lord who may heal you physically and spiritually.
SPECIAL REQUEST The following members of our parish community are in need of our prayers, cards and other signs of Christian support: Stephen and Stephanie Ludkiewicz, 222 Main Street, Ledgewood, NJ 07852; Jean Begiel 190 S. Sycamore St. Apt 201, Newtown, PA 18940; Irene Novak, 439 Mt. Pleasant Ave. West Paterson NJ. 07424; Ann Surak, 668 Lincoln Ave., Hawthorne, N.J. 07506, 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; Leon Bujak, Rocco Brescia, Lynn Blake, Arthur Zlotkowski, Rose Vickerilla Hail Mary, Glory be…
THE PRAYERS REQUEST - The container "Prayer Request" 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 at 7:30 P.m.
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 the Holy Communion at home or at the hospital, please notify the rectory.
FUN TIME KID’S ACADEMY – ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 we qill begun the 4th year of renting our SOCL building to Fun Time Kid’s Academy. We pray and wish our tenant a prosperous year. If you would like to register your child or know who is looking for a day care please call Mrs. Ann Marie Scirica at 973-256-0760.
CONFESSIONS FOR YOUTH – Every first Sunday of the month, the youth of our parish who received First Holy Communion and up to 16 years old, should participate in the Sacrament of Penance. Before both Masses at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. the children are asked to sit in the first pew next to baptismal fount. Father Joseph will administer the Sacrament of Penance.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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 ; Ichiko Filipak – 8/31
ANNIVERSARIES OF MARRIAGE
William Lange/Angela Morello – August 25 – 18 years
Brad Blaschak/Lucia Brescia – August 22- 15 years
Rafal Daniewski/Ewa Sobstyl – August 29 – 10 years
Robert Kowalik/Doris Gagan – September 2 – 41 years
Convo 2008 News - Convo 2008 will be held from July 21-25, 2008 at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. The theme for Convo 2008 is: Behind the Faith: PNCC. Convo 2008 is open to youth ages 12-21 and for adult chaperones as well. The cost for Convo 2008 is $255.00 per person if the payment and registration form is received by June 1, 2008. After that date the registration fee is $285.00 per person. Registration and health forms have been sent to all P.N.C.C. parishes and can be downloaded from the P.N.C.C. website (pncc.organizations – NUYA). In addition to inspiring sessions and small group discussions, you can look forward to Diocesan Games, An afternoon at the beach, a trip to Blessed Trinity Parish in Fall River, MA for Holy Mass and a dinner cruise into Newport harbor. The social committee has planed an opening Convo dance on the first night with a beach theme, they want to let you know that each diocese will be asked to present a skit during the Convo based on the theme and that our Dinner Cruise will be semi-formal.
Y.M.S. of R. National Events for 2008
On Saturday August 16th, the Y.M.S. of R. will hold its annual Track and Field Meet (Zlot) at the Y.M.S. of R. Park in Scranton Pennsylvania. It is a day where old friends can gather for competition, ethnic food, and entertainment for all to enjoy.
Polish National Union of America - September-28, 2008
Plans are well underway for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Polish National Union of America on Sunday, September 28, 2008. This date will be the culmination of a year-long sales campaign and will give everyone an opportunity to celebrate the history and future of the PNU.
Committees have been chosen and are currently working on all the details of making this a very memorable occasion. The events of the day will begin at 4 PM with Holy Mass at St. Stanislaus Cathedral in Scranton, PA. A banquet will follow. Many facets of the dinner program are being discussed and all the details have yet to be finalized. Everyone involved in this event is truly excited and looking forward to the date. Please, mark your calendar now and plan on joining us in this landmark celebration!
Dear Parents and Youth,
PRAYER NOTES – new prayer notes for children, teens and adults to help take care- give care and overcome some difficult situations are available in the vestibule of the church. They are sponsored by St. Nicholas Ministry.
The Secret to Happiness
The secret to happiness and well-being is no mystery. All it takes is the ability to do the following: Forget. Apologize. Admit errors. Avoid mistakes. Listen to advice. Keep your temper. Shoulder the blame. Make the best of things. Maintain high standards. Think first and act accordingly. Put the needs of others before your own. Forgive.
Seem like a tall order? Then try slipping as many of these "secrets to happiness" into your day as possible. You'll soon be rewarded with a more positive outlook on life.
Terri asked her Sunday School class to draw pictures of their favorite Bible stories.
She was puzzled by Kyle's picture, which showed four people on an airplane, so she asked him which story it was meant to represent.
The Flight to Egypt, was his reply.
Pointing at each figure, Ms. Terri said, "That must be Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. But who's the fourth person?" "Oh, that's Pontius - the pilot. God’s Field – Rola Boza – The PNCC - newspaper is available in the vestibule of the church. Please take a copy for yourself and for the homebound of our parish. Thank you. MANOR AT WAYMART, PA – Please see the new poster that has been printed for this Assisted Living Facility, The Manor at Waymart. The rates start at $996 a month for Semi-private rooms. What is included in the monthly fees? Fees include all meals, linens, cleaning services, laundry, personal care services and activities. If you have any additional questions concerning the Manor at Waymart, please contact the Administrator; Mrs. Debbie Butrim at 1-570-488-6829 or you can e-mail her at: Manoratwaymart@echoes.net. The poster is located on bulletin board in hall.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE CHURCH BULLETIN AND ON THE WEB SITE. call for information 973-256-4888 or send e-mail holycrosspncc@verizon.net
PARISH CHOIR
Volunteers who wish to share their vocal or musical talents and would like to join our choir, please contact our Organist, Neil Estanislao or Father Joseph. PENNIES
The School of Christian Living SOCL is collecting pennies.
If you can be helpful in this project, we ask you to deposit your pennies in the container located in the church hall.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Our School of Christian Living Program will use your donations toward their expenses.
May God bless you!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
BASIC INFORMATION:
DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin. Examples of the Mass
intentions are: For the Sick, In Remembrance of the Faithful Departed, To
Beseech God's Grace, Birthdays and Anniversaries.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements at least two weeks prior to the ceremony.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in
advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK - Please notify the Parish Office of serious illness,
if you know of someone who should receive this Sacrament, or someone who is
unable to get to church but would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Eucharist. 973-256-4888 Lasting Gifts - A guide for Gifts to the Holy Cross Parish
Holy Cross Parish
Polish National Catholic Church
220 Browertown Road
West Paterson, NJ 07424
Tel. 973-256-4888
Fax 973-256-4888 - call first
E-mail holycrosspncc@verizon.net
Web site - www.holycrosssite.org
The mission of Holy Cross Parish
The mission of this Church is to apply the teachings of Jesus Christ for people, constantly reminding them that their aim is to live in the spirit of God, in truth, love and righteousness. The Church seeks truth by worship and the study of Holy Scripture and Tradition.
The most important responsibility of the Church is to emulate Jesus Christ of fulfilling obligations toward man, family, nation and society. This Church’s ideal and dream is to build for people a foundation around which they can rally, grow and strengthen themselves in their religious belief.
All activities of Holy Cross Parish, its societies, instruction classes, youth groups and informal fellowship gatherings support these responsibilities. Member volunteers, managed by its pastor, govern Holy Cross Parish and both share duties. It is financed by contributions of members and friends.
The above mission statement is the case for giving to the Holy Cross Parish. Many people may think that the Sunday offerings are sufficient to carry out the responsibilities, but that is not so. Gifts of enduring nature are needed. Such gifts, as listed below, will ensure the perpetuity of the parish by maintaining and expanding its activities. Increased contributions will roll into motion more volunteers and insure the continuance of essential services to its Church members and friends.
A Gift of Securities
Most of the gifts made to the parish are in the form of cash. These are tax-deductible gifts. However, members and friends may choose gifts of marketable securities held long term. It is preferable to make such gifts directly rather than proceeds from their sale. In this way an income tax deduction is received from the market value of the gifts and if there is a long-term capital gain on the securities, the donor avoids any capital gains tax. Short-term securities are generally not a good choice for a gift.
A donor who has depreciated securities should sell the securities first, and claim an income tax deduction for the gift, and claim another deduction for the loss incurred upon their sale.
Tax Advantages
Members and friends of Holy Cross Parish contribute to the parish because they believe in its mission and want to help in carrying it out.
However, once they make this decision the donor should plan to obtain the maximum tax and financial benefits. Thus, it is important that the donor discuss with his or her attorney or tax advisor regarding the most advantages ways of giving. This also applies to outright giving of cash or securities.
Our current members and friends contribute faithfully through the years they live. Unfortunately, when they pass away the parish loses their support. This doesn’t have to be so. Using one of the above means of giving and earmarking your gift to a Holy Cross Parish, you would continue to give a perpetual gift, in the form of interest only, while the principal remains intact.
Enduring Gifts
Special gifts will endure if earmarked for an Endowment Fund of the parish. Thus, only the interest from the fund may be used for current activities and the principal will always endure. Gifts may also be unrestricted.
Gifts By Will
… may be one of the following:
- a bequest of cash, securities or property as a specific sum or it may be a percentage of residue.
- a bequest of a real estate such as a home or a farm.
- a testamentary charitable remainder trust, putting all or a portion of an estate into trust benefiting family members during their lives with the principal transferred to the parish when the trust terminates.
The following are correct forms to use in making a bequest to the parish.
When a donor wishes to make an unrestricted bequest:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Holy Cross Parish, West Paterson, NJ, the sum of _______dollars.” You may otherwise describe the gift such as share of stock, percentage of estate, real estate, etc.
When the donor wishes to designate bequest to a Planned Gifts Endowment Fund for the benefit of the parish: “I give, devise and bequeath to Holy Cross Parish, West Paterson, NJ. the sum of _______ dollars (or otherwise describe the gift) to be held in a Planned Gifts Endowment Fund for the benefit of the parish.”
A Gift Through Life Insurance
Life insurance is a simple vehicle for making a gift to the parish. A donor may name the parish as the beneficiary or transfer the ownership of a policy to the parish. The latter gift may afford a sizeable tax deduction. For further information contact Polish National Union of America or other insurance company.
A Gift of Real Estate
A church member may make an outright gift of a personal home, or other property to the parish.
He or she may reserve the right to live in the property as long as he or his spouse lives. If the gift is irrevocable, the donor can take a tax deduction on the reminder interest.
A Life Income Gift
A donor may make a gift of cash or securities for himself as well as a beneficiary. An income tax deduction can be had on the reminder interest. It may also save capital gains and estate taxes. Such gifts are:
a gift to the pooled income fund
a charitable gift annuity
a charitable remainder annuity trust
a charitable remainder unitrust
Donors wishing more information on trust gifts may contact the Parish Committee or the Pastor.
Shopping Certificates:
WE THANK THOSE PARISHIONERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SHOPPING CERTIFICATES SALE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND OF OUR PARISH.
Certificates are available after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the parish hall from Lucy Daum and Merry Sleece for the following stores
- ShopRite, Pathmark, A&P; and Foodtown. The profit of 5% of the certificates sale goes to the building fund.
If you are not presently participating please consider supporting our parish AT NO COST TO YOU. For example, if you purchase $100
in certificates each week, in one year you will be contributing about $250 to the building fund. Please encourage other members
of the parish and friends to join in this wonderful project. If you have any questions, please call Lucy Daum at (973) 694-9457
or Jean Tierney at (973) 595-8356. Since the beginning of shopping certificates sale, the total profit is $32,000.00.