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Helping Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish

Announcements, Pastor's Update, PNCC /

Our prayers and best wishes are with the Pastor, Fr. Mariusz Zochowski, and all parishioners of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Perth Amboy, NJ. It is heart breaking that this beautiful church was destroyed by the fire on Monday October 28th.

I helped Fr. Mario by celebrating Holy Masses in that church and also attended various NY/NJ Seniorate liturgies such as our annual Corpus Christi Holy Mass with procession. The national Mission and Evangelism workshop was also held there. The people of that parish are friendly and have a deep faith. Fr. Mariusz and some parishioners dedicated countless hours to renovate and remodel the church, rectory, and the parish hall. On Monday evening October 28th I witnessed many people praying in the front of the demolished church with tears in their eyes and broken hearts. It was difficult not to share their feelings. Bishop Bernard Nowicki came to express his support, and together with Fr. Mario inspired those gathered with their prayers of hope that the parish will be rebuilt through the dedication of its people. It will be rebuilt by the people of faith who are the “living stones of the church.” I need to mention that the Holy Eucharist, the consecrated bread – the real presence of Jesus was unharmed as well as the processional cross. This is indeed a sign of the presence of the risen Lord among us and in us. A wonderful start of a new beginning.

At the request of Fr. Mariisz and his parishioners present on Monday along with Deacon Konicki, serving our diocese, we prepared a GoFundMe site so people of good will could offer donations online to help the parish of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in this very difficult time. You can also donate by mail to:

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish
600 Jacques St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Thank you and God bless your generosity.

Fr. Joseph

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SOCL Halloween Party

Events, Parish Life, Sunday School (SOCL) /

School of Christian Living held a Halloween Party on Sunday October 27th. We thank teachers Claire Centrella, Donna Fabricatore and Mrs. Donna Maher who organized this joyful event. All participants shared healthy sandwiches and Trick or Treat snacks. All participants received prizes for participation and additional acknowledgement to those whose costumes were: the prettiest – Natalie Cyman, original – Omar Abdelfattah, and funniest Maher and Patel.

Our SOCL Schedule for November 2013 includes:

  • 3 – Classes Meet
  • 10 – Classes Meet (plus making Christmas ornaments)
  • 17– Classes Meet (plus making Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy)
  • 24 – Thanksgiving Celebration (Children/Youth Mass at 11:00 A.M.)

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All Souls Cemetery Service

Announcements, Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

Our All Souls Cemetery Service will take place on Sunday, October 27th at the PNCC section of East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton beginning at 2 p.m. For this annual event the clergy and faithful from four parishes, SS Peter and Paul, Passaic, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Wallington, The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Passaic, and from our Holy Cross Parish, Woodland Park are invited to attend. Please remember your departed loved ones in your prayers.

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Come To The Big Top Tricky Tray Thank You

Events, Parish Life /

Our successful “Come To The Big Top” Tricky Tray event, the biggest annual fundraiser since 1982, took place on Friday, October 25th at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ

Our special thanks are expressed to those who: Donated Regular (110), Super Trays (100) and Grand Trays (30), Gave monetary donations / participated in the 50/50 Raffle; Served as captains, sold admission tickets; Did advertisement and solicitations, Picked up donations / Numbered the trays for the Program / Delivered trays and set up the hall on Friday, Sold tickets at the event; Served as runners / Served in the kitchen Served as MC / Served as security guard Cleaned the hall and kitchen after the event; and to anyone who in any shape or form helped to organize Tricky Tray 2013. Thank You and God Bless you.

The 50 /50 Winners and $1000 cash winner will be announced and more information will be given next week.

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Pasta Dinner featuring the Fabulas! “Uncle Floyd”

Announcements, Events, Parish Life /

Holy Cross Church & the Passaic Valley Chapter of UNICO will host a Pasta Dinner featuring the Fabulas! “Uncle Floyd” — Italian Humor at it’s BEST! on Saturday, November 9th from 6 to 10pm.

The menu includes Pasta – Meatballs – Salad – Refreshments – Desserts. You can BYOB. We will have TrickyTray and 50/50 Raffle.

Only 135 tickets are available at $30 per person. Adults only please. For pre-sale tickets please contact Mr. Dominick J. Bucci at 973-703-6473, Mr. John Barbieri at 201-317-7861, or Holy Cross Church at 973-256-4888.

Pasta Night Event (2)

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Annual Blessing Of Pets

Announcements, Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

The annual Blessing Of Pets will take place next Sunday, October 6th at the beginning of the 11am Holy Mass. The Holy Mass will take place in the parish hall. Well behaved dogs, cats, fish, birds and all God’s creatures are invited with their owners. The blessing will be given in commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi.

As we know, animals trusted St. Francis and he treated them with courtesy. Near the end of his life St. Francis composed a song of praise and thanks to God for all his creations, called “Canticle to Brother Sun” – also known as the “Canticle of the Creatures.” From this song we know that St. Francis did not perceive himself isolated from other creatures. He simply assumed that all creatures – not only humans – form one family of creation. So we are encouraged to bless and praise God with cats, dogs, birds and all God’s creatures.

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