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