Candlelight Service March 24th – Prayers for Peace
Please join in tonight at 7pm.
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Announcements
Help for The Ukraine
Dear Parishioners,I had the privilege to delivered donations to the Ukrainian American Society in Whippany, NJ. I delivered nine boxes filled with donations that were brought to the parish hall on Sunday – March 6th. (This Sunday March 13th we have so far eleven boxes ready for delivery on Wednesday). Our donations are on the way to the people of Ukraine who are suffering due to the Russian invasion. On Tuesday, March 8th eight people volunteered with the packing of donation boxes, I thank them for their help with this important service.
A volunteer worker at Ukrainian American Society in Whippany thanked everyone for all their donations. He informed me that AT THIS TIME ONLY HIGH PRIORITY ITEMS are accepted because of immediate need. Here is the list:
- First Aid – Kits and Supplies
- Bandages, Homeostatic Bandages, Tourniquets, Diapers for children – all sizes, Baby Wipes, Tactical Glasses, Walkie Talkies, Drones
- Telephones (Iphone 6 and higher) new or used (if used, new batteries please); Thermal Underwear; Flashlights and batteries
- Tactical feet wear (sizes 39-46 European)
- Men’s sizes 6-13 but mostly men’s US sizes 10-12 Ultraviolet Flashlights
He asked to hold on for 2 weeks with nonperishable food items and clothing. OUR PARISH SO FAR COLLECTED $2,125 IN DONATIONS and more are coming. Monetary donations you can give on Sunday or by mail, with memo “Helping Ukraine” payable to Holy Cross. Financial secretary will write one check.
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Ś+P Prime Bishop Emeritus +John
It is with great sadness that we announce that the Most Rev. śp. John F. Swantek, the fifth Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church, entered into the eternal rest of the Lord, on Friday, January 7th.
We give thanks to Almighty God for his years of ministry as a Priest within the Eastern Diocese, Bishop of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocese and Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church from 1986 to 2002. In these roles he has touched the lives of countless members of the Church.
Details of the celebration of the Requiem Vespers and the Funeral Mass:
- Friday, January 14th at 7pm – Requiem Vespers at St. Stanislaus Cathedral; 529 East Locust Street, Scranton, PA.
- Saturday, January 15th at 10am – Funeral Mass at St. Stanislaus Cathedral; 529 East Locust Street, Scranton, PA.
Our sincere sympathy to his wife Arlene, and his entire family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
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God Bless Anthony!
On Sunday, January 2nd, the Solemnity of the Holy Name of Jesus, Anthony Aguilar received the Sacrament of Baptism.
We congratulate his parents Antonio and Ines Aguilar, godparents, Becente and Cira Garcia on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism welcomed Anthony as a new member of the Christian family, the living stone of the Church which is the mystical body of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Best wishes to Aguilar, Garcia, relatives and friends. We pray that Anthony and his family find Holy Cross Church to be their second home, a place of spiritual growth and social support.
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In Your Mercy Please Help – Stolen Crèche Statues
Dear friends,
Please help us to find the statues of Holy Mary, St Joseph, and Baby Jesus that were stolen the night of December 26th – 27th from our parish in Woodland Park. We are sad that someone would take these statues from the church. If you have any information contact the parish office at at 201-247-4832 or 973-256-4888 or police in Woodland Park, NJ at (973) 345-8111.
Thank you and Blessed New Year 2022
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Honoring Veterans
On Veterans Day, November 11th, a new electric wheelchair was delivered by Fr. Joseph to St. Joseph’s Home in Totowa NJ. There are several veterans living in the nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The wheelchair was originally donated by Rev. Dr. Stanley Jasiurkowski, Lieutenant Colonel serving as a chaplain at the National Guard Armory, Dover, New Jersey.
