Announcements

Ash Wednesday – The Beginning of our Lenten Journey

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The Church begins the Season of Lent this year on Ash Wednesday, February 13th. On that day two Holy Masses will be celebrated: at 12 P.M. with blessing and distribution of Ashes and at 7 P.M. with blessing and distribution of Ashes.

Beginning with Ash Wednesday we are called to repent, to change our minds about the way we live our lives in the sight of God. In the reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel we will hear that he summoned infants, children, the newly married and the elderly to an assembly of prayer indicating that they were repenting. Ash Wednesday summons everyone to enter into a forty-day fast. All are called to pray. All are invited to give alms. We will all gather on Ash Wednesday because we know that we need to “to return to the Lord.” Joel tells us that we can do that only by returning with our whole hearts, that is, with a motivation that is deep inside us. The ashes marking a cross on our foreheads will indicate that we are entering in the Lenten period of change that will leave us never to be the same again.

During the season of Lent all parishioners are welcome to attend Lenten Devotions.

On Fridays in Lent you are invited to attend Stations of the Cross with the reading on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ at 7:15 P.M. This will give us the opportunity to reflect upon the redemptive sufferings of our Lord.

Remember: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fast and Abstinence. Abstinence from meats is to be observed by all Polish National Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Wednesdays and Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed by all Polish National Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

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Annual Parish Meeting

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Our annual parish meeting will be held on the second Sunday of February, February 10th after 9 a.m. Holy Mass. The second Holy Mass that day will be at 11:30 a.m. There will be light refreshments after the 9 a.m. Holy Mass. The School of Christian Living will have their program in the Fr. John Slysz building with instruction provided by the youth enrolled in high school. All the societies of our parish are asked to give their annual reports for 2012 and their projects for 2013. Another important aspect of our Annual Parish Meeting will be the election of the Parish Committee.

The Parish Committee is the council, which meets once per month (usually for about one and half hours on the evening of the 3rd Wednesday of the month) to discuss issues and make decisions for the well being of the parish. Would you consider serving on this committee? Please contact Dominick Bucci 973-703-6473 or Fr. Joseph – 973-256-4888 for additional information.

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National United Choirs – Music Scholarship Sunday

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Make a joyful shout to God all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; make His praise glorious – Psalm 66:1,2

NUCJanuary 27th, the last Sunday of January, has been set aside by Synodal resolution as Music Scholarship Sunday, which puts special emphasis on the Music Scholarship program of the National United Choirs of the P.N.C.C. It is the Sunday when the choirs, organists, directors and choir members should be recognized for their contributions to the music ministry of our church. It is also the Sunday when we look to the future and identify those that we hope will be part of the music ministry of the church. Thank you for your support of the music scholarship program. Scholarship applications are available on-line at the NUC website.

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Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Dinner

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We will hold our annual “Happy Birthday Jesus” Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 9th after 11 A.M. Holy Mass. Adults $12. THE CHILDREN and YOUTH will be free of charge. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an enjoyable afternoon with great menu and a Christmas Program by the children of our School of Christian Living. St. Nicholas (Santa) will visit us with presents for the children.

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Hurricane Sandy Relief and Information

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Today, November 4, 2012 our Parish Committee will have a special meeting at 10 am to discuss what we will do as a parish to help the victims of devastating Hurricane Sandy. We will have special prayers during both Masses 9 am and 11 am for all who were affected by this terrible tragedy.

Our church and residence were not damaged and the residents of Woodland Park have had power restored since Tuesday evening.

If you need assistance you can use our parish hall to charge cell phones and warm yourself up and get food. Call the parish office 973-256-4888.

Little Falls & Woodland Park, NJ are using the Little Falls Civic Center for food donations – both need volunteers to deliver donations as well as donations. Please call 973-890-4520 if you can help. They can offer more information at the same number if anyone needs help.

Resources:

Here is some more information that may be helpful in this time rebuilding after the Hurricane Sandy:

Bergen County relief

The American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey is also seeking donations to its local disaster fund “to make sure we can handle the demand going forward,” said Red Cross spokeswoman Cathy Hoag.

Passaic County shelters
Residents should contact police to make sure the shelter is open

  • Pompton Lakes: Carnavale Center, Lenox Avenue (across the street from Borough Hall).
  • Little Falls and Woodland Park: Little Falls Civic Center, 19 Warren Street.
  • Totowa: Totowa Community Center, 385 Union Boulevard.
  • Paterson: Riverside Veterans building, 165 5th Avenue.
  • Wayne: Wayne Valley High School, Valley Road.
  • In Little Falls, pets of flood victims can be sheltered at Kamp Kanine, 51 Sindle Ave., Little Falls, 973-837-6630 , and Hal Wheeler Pet Boarding, 1126 Route 23, Cedar Grove 973-256-0694 . Costs vary per shelter and vaccination proof is required.
  • Little Falls residents can also call a flood hotline, 973-256-6538 , for emergency information.
    Wayne residents can find road closure and other flood information here.

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Tricky Tray Update and Prize list

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Our Tricky Tray scheduled for Friday, October 26th has a list of 100 Regular Trays, 101 Super Trays, 19 Grand Trays, list of sponsors and donations.

As you see we have many great prizes for you to win. One of them is $1,000 cash.

If you didn’t buy tickets you can do so by calling Karen 973-423-3027 or Parish Office 973-256-4888.
Admission – $15 payable to: Holy Cross Church
Admission includes coffee / tea and an array of desserts & 26 regular prize chances.
Purchase tickets in advance to receive additional sheet of regular prize chances.
Purchase pre-packaged raffles that include 20-35% premium over individual tickets.
Buy hot dogs, pizzas / Bring your own food!!!

Our Tricky Tray is on Friday, October 26, 2012. Doors open at 6 pm. Calling begins at 8 pm. At: Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ 07424.

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