It was a great experience to witness our Confirmation celebration last Sunday, June 6th. The following parishioners received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Brianna Harth, Michael Lazor, Antonio Lazar, Matthew Montero, Alissa Paulison, Cassie Loyas, Juan and Jacqueline Batista, Krista Campbell, and Cristian Reyes, administered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese.
It was uplifting to see ten confirmands, their families and friends as well as our parishioners that day. I hope you enjoyed this grace filled ceremony as I did.
I thank Deacon David and all those who in any shape or form helped me to make this event meaningful and enjoyable.
The main event in the month of November was the celebration of the blessing of the church rectory on Sunday November 15, 2009. We cherished the presence of Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church. He presided over the Mass with co celebration of available Sunday morning clergy of NY / NJ Seniorate. The Bishop’s inspirational homily invited us to witness our faith in building the Holy Cross Church family as our testimony of God’s presence in our community.
Organist, Neil Estanislao is playing in the sanctuary the Prayer of St. Francis – “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” with children singing during the Offertory. Bishop Anthony Mikovsky is celebrating the Holy Mass with clergy assisting Fr. Senior Wieslaw Pietruszka, Fr. Joseph Cyman, Pastor, Fr. Stanley Kural and Deacon David Gaydos.
The celebration of the Mass with the presence of the Bishop Anthony Mikovsky was spiritual nourishment for us all. The beautiful liturgy with the youth and congregation participation was remarkable. The Adoration Society took part in the procession, the youth read the prayers of the faithful, the children sang an offertory hymn – “The Prayer of St. Francis – Make me a channel of your peace.” The lectors, altar servers and ushers took part in the celebration.
Bp. Anthony Mikovsky is blessing the rectory of Holy Cross Church after the Mass on Sunday November 15, 2009. It was beautiful weather that day with dozens of people participating in this special celebration of Holy Cross Church family.Bp. Anthony Mikovsky is blessing the engraved pavers with the names of families that donated over $1000 toward the rectory expansion. As of Nov. 22, 2009 the following are eligible to have engraved pavers: The Bucci – Gulla Family; The Cabrejos Family; The Cyman Family; The Daum Family; The Hitchcock Family; The Holy Cross Church, Commack, Long Island; The Katinsky Family; The Kiame Family; The Lazor Family; The Ludkiewicz Family; The Merson family; The Michinski Family; The Obssuth Family; The Peano-Asbaty Family; The Pellegrini Family; The Plaxa Family; The Rotsaert Family; John Ruyzam Family; Joseph Ruyzam Family; Stella Skawiski; Helen Skawinski; The Sleece Family; The Suhok Family; The Yuswacks Family. We thank them and all others who supported this important project.
Following the Mass, on a beautiful day, the blessing of the enlarged rectory took place in front of the rectory. The blessing of engraved pavers with family names of generous donors took place in the parish hall. A delicious dinner was sponsored by my Cyman family as our little appreciation for the rectory expansion. Delightful food was prepared by my wife, Mrs. Renata Cyman with the help of volunteers Hughie and Beverly Vickerilla, Angela Bucci, Tatiana Mludzik and desserts donated mostly by the ladies of Adoration Society.
Bishop Anthony Mikovsky received the bouquet of flowers donated by Adoration Society. Flowers were presented by Michael and Natalie Cyman – “Thank you Bishop Anthony for coming to Holy Cross Church and blessing our church rectory,”
During the reception, Dominick Bucci, the rectory expansion project coordinator, commented on the power point presentation. Several pictures described the progress of the building expansion. We thank Dominick for his remarkable involvement throughout the time of preparation and expansion of the rectory.
Dominick Bucci (first from left) received the Stewardship Appreciation Award for his outstanding involvement in the rectory expansion project. Award was presented by Edward Obssuth, Chairman of the Parish Committee with acknowledgement from Bishop, Anthony Mikovsky, Father Joseph Cyman, Pastor, and Al Katinsky, Chairman of Stewardship Committee. At the dinner Dominick Bucci commented the power point presentation of several pictures that were taken during the construction time.
My family would like to thank the Parish Committee who not only initiated the rectory expansion in 2007 but made important decisions to help finalize this project. We would like to thank each and everyone who in any shape or form supported and helped to build the rectory expansion and who continue to support the Building Fund. We thank also those who were part of the dedication ceremony on Sunday Nov. 15, 2009.
On behalf of Holy Cross Church, Commack, Long Island, Father Senior Pietruszka presented $1,000 check as donation toward our rectory expansion. We thank Holy Cross Church, Commack, Long Island for their generous donation.
Today on Sunday November 29, 2009, we begin the holy season of Advent. Four Sundays of joyful time of Advent are given by the Church as our preparations for the Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord. I wish that we all prepare our souls to welcome Jesus once again into our hearts and into our lives. On this special Solemnity of Christmas, we need to let Jesus be born again in us and in our homes. Before this celebration takes place, there will be a lot of responsibilities that we must accomplish either in our homes, work places, or schools. In addition to that we need to set aside time for private prayer and Sunday worship with our parish family. Advent is above all time to set aside for our spiritual growth. Furthermore in this time we need to be aware about the needs of others, especially those who are less fortunate in our society. Therefore, we keep in our parish a wonderful program called the ADVENT TREE. This will help boys and girls of DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services), senior men from EVA’S SHELTER and women with babies from SHELTER OUR SISTERS. All gifts are due on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Next Sunday, December 6th the children of School of Christian Living will present a Christmas program during the dinner after 11:00 a.m. Mass. Let us invite our friends and enjoy together this spiritual event. We thank you in advance for your generosity toward our parish especially at Christmas time so that we can balance our annual budget. Soon we begin New Year “2010”. I strongly encourage all of you to make an important resolution to attend Christmas celebrations and attend regularly Sunday Masses in year 2010.
May we all keep Christ in our hearts at Christmas and throughout the New Year 2010.
May the Lord send upon you, and your dear ones, His abundant blessings in this Holy Season and throughout the New Year – 2010!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – 2010!
Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku – 2010!
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Novell L’Année 2010!
Feliz Navidad y Buen Ano Nuevo 2010!
Froehliche Weinachten und ein gutes neues Jahr 2010!
Father Joseph with Family and the Parish Committee
P.S. I keep you in my daily prayers. Please remember me in your prayers. – Fr. Joseph
CONVO 2010:
CONVO 2010 will be held July 26-30, 2010. Cost will be $285. All payments must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2010. After June 1st, a $25 late fee will be required to be paid in addition to the initial $285. All late payments must be in by June 25th. No payments may be made after June 25th, 2010
Spaces are filling up!!!! Make your reservation before all rooms are gone!!!! For more information check out the CONVO 2010 website or send an E-mail.
Next Convo Meeting will take place on January 30, 2010 at 11:30AM (Inclement weather will cause a re-schedule to February 6th) at Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish in Dupont, PA. All who can please attend! Remember, this is Central’s year to bring the youth of Christ’s Church together at Convo, let’s make it the best yet!!!
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE PLANS:
At the last Stewardship Committee meeting the following plans have been made:
We would like to restart our Prayer Chain (by telephone). We need ten members of the committee. We have six people. We need additionally four. The Payer Chain members would help by informing other member of the parish of someone who is ill or needs help. In case of inclement weather, the members will inform about different Mass Schedule if such case will occur.
Would you be interested in coming and sharing your time and treasure for a project(s) to help the less fortunate of our society. For example supplies for homeless (sleeping bags), school supplies for children, tray favors for veterans etc. We would meet only when there is a need to share our time and talent. Please sign your name to the sign up list in the parish hall if you are interested but nothing will begin until the end of January.
CONGRATULATIONS:
We congratulate Jennifer and Richard Bartolozzi for being blessed with the birth of their daughter Kaylan Grace, 9 lb 9 oz, 22 inches on November 1, 2009. We congratulate big brother, Logan and big sister, Kiley as well as Bartolozzi, Hitchcock and Niedzwiecki families.
We congratulate our Organist Neil Estanislao and his wife, Mylen for being blessed with the birth of their precious baby girl, Isabella Bernadette. She was born Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:33pm in Christ Hospital (Jersey City). 7-lb 5-oz and 18-in long. Organist Neil received a gift for his daughter presented by members of St. Nicholas Ministry, Alfreda Bazanowski and Richard Daum.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY:
On Friday October 30, 2009 the Bucci family hosted its third annual Halloween Party. Food, drink and snacks were abundant and the decorations were outstanding. A disc jockey was provided to entertain the youth and the adults. Games and a costume contest added to the fun. Ironically, a young man dressed as a rabbi was one of the winners in the most creative category. The parishioners are enthusiastically looking forward to the next Halloween party. Another new idea and a great success for Holy Cross…..
Thank you to all who participated in the guess the weight of the “great pumpkin fundraiser and helped our youth in their plans for the convocation. A “big” thank you is given to Michael Lazor who donated his “great pumpkin” for this fundraiser.
During the months of October and November our parishioners were asked to guess the weight of the “great pumpkin” at $1.00 per guess. This fundraiser is one of many that the teen youth group of Holy Cross has planned to raise money for the religious convocation that will be held on last week of July 2010 at Monmouth College, NJ. Guesses ranged from 1 lb. to 5,000 lbs which is quite comical. The actual weight of the pumpkin is 45 lbs. and 9 ounces. Congratulations go out to Jasmine Cabrejos who came closest to the exact weight!
S.O.C.L. THANK YOU
The School of Christian Living class Brianna Harth, Matthew Montero, Michael Lazor, Alissa Paulison and Mrs. Claire Centrella would like to thank parishioners for donations of non-perishable food items and six Shop Rite gift certificates each valued $25. Six large food baskets were prepared and delivered to Memorial School on Monday Nov. 23, 2009.
In addition to that, five bags of groceries, bag of toys and three turkeys were given to Father English Food Pantry, Paterson. It was a wonderful gesture to be mindful of those who are less fortunate in the time of Thanksgiving and approaching Christmas. The next Food Drive is scheduled on Sunday January 17, 2010.
A group picture of the youth present before the Mass at 11:00A.M. on Sunday November 15, 2009.
The celebration of the rectory expansion was an important and enjoyable celebration at Holy Cross Church. We cherished the presence of Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church. He presided over the Mass with co celebration of available Sunday morning clergy of NY / NJ Seniorate. The Bishop’s inspirational homily invited us to witness our faith in building the Holy Cross Church as our testimony of God’s presence in our community.
The celebration of the Mass with the presence of the Bishop Anthony Mikovsky was spiritual nourishment for us all. The beautiful liturgy with the youth and congregation participation was remarkable. The Adoration Society took part in the procession, the youth read the prayers of the faithful, the children sang an offertory hymn – “The Prayer of St. Francis – Make me a channel of your peace.” The lectors, altar servers and ushers took part in the celebration.
Following the Mass, on this beautiful day, the blessing of the rectory took place. The blessing of engraved pavers with the family names of generous donors took place in the parish hall.
A delicious dinner was sponsored by the Cyman family in their appreciation for the rectory expansion. Delightful food was prepared by Mrs. Renata Cyman with the help of volunteers Hughie and Beverly Vickerilla, Angela Bucci, Tatiana Mludzik. During the reception, Dominick Bucci, the rectory expansion project coordinator, commented on the power point presentation, prepared by Fr. Joseph. Several pictures described the progress of the building expansion. A list of the generous donators was included at the end of the presentation. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed toward the Building Fund, especially: The Bucci – Gulla Family; The Cabrejos Family; The Cyman Family; The Daum Family; The Hitchcock Family; The Holy Cross Church, Commack, Long Island; Katinsky Family; The Kiame Family; The Lazor Family; The Ludkiewicz Family; The Merson family; The Michinski Family; The Obssuth Family; The Peano-Asbaty Family; The Pellegrini Family; The Plaxa Family; The Rotsaert Family; John Ruyzam Family; Joseph Ruyzam Family; Stella Skawiski; Helen Skawinski; The Sleece Family; The Suhok Family; The Yuswacks Family;
My family would like to thank the Parish Committee who not only initiated the rectory expansion in 2007 but made important decisions to help finalize the project. We would like to thank each and everyone who in any shape or form supported and helped to build the rectory expansion. We thank also those who were part of dedication ceremony on Sunday Nov. 15, 2009.
God bless you and your loved ones,
Father Joseph, Mrs. Renata, Michael and Natalie Cyman
On Sunday, November 15, 2009 we host Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky the Bishop of the Central Diocese.
After the 11:00 A.M. Mass the blessing of the rectory addition will take place followed by a reception in the parish hall. The buffet dinner style will be provided and sponsored by the Cyman Family as a token of appreciation for rectory expansion. Let us take the opportunity to meet Bishop Anthony Mikovsky, the Shepherd of our diocese.
