Our annual Advent Tree project began on the 1st Sunday of Advent, December 1st. Through our efforts we will benefit the less fortunate of our community. You are asked to take a tag from the tree and write your name in the registry located near the tree. Please affix the copy of the tag you take from the tree to your gift so that the present may be given to the proper individual. All gifts will be due on Sunday, December 15th. Your generosity will be appreciated and rewarded by the Lord who asks us to take care of the needy.
Twelve (12) Thanksgiving baskets with $50 ShopRite Gift Certificates were donated by the parish to Passaic Regional Valley High School in Little Falls, NJ. Thank you for remembering those in need in our community.
Kehlani Royalty Vasquez, daughter of Daniel Vasquez and Janiris (Agudelo) was baptized on Sunday November 24th. Congratulations to parents, godparents, grandparents, family members and friends.
The parish collected $375 as well as some toys and other items. The children selected items from a wish list and made get well cards. These items are for Pediatric Patients at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown NJ; Job well done. Thank you!!!
On Wednesday, September 11th our parish offered prayers for the victims of 9/11/2001 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We also remembered the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary which occurred on September 8th reflecting on the role of Holy Mary our Spiritual Mother praying with her for peace in our country and in the world. We prayed in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Two dozen of attendees came for the service followed by a reception in the parish hall. The next service will be held on Wednesday, October 16th at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend.
The Funeral Mass for Dominick Bucci will take place on Saturday, September 14th at 10 am.
It is with deep sadness to inform you that our dedicated parishioner, Dominick Bucci passed away in the hospital on Thursday, September 5th.
Dominick was a devoted leader of church maintenance to make necessary repairs to our church property as well as he was leading new projects such as expansion of the church rectory, renovations of Sunday school, installation of a new boiler and just two months ago installation of a new handicap ramp in the front of the church. He was instrumental in many other projects in the past 20 years. Dominick was predeceased by his parents and son, David C. Bucci.
We express deepest and heartfelt sympathy to his son Brian, beloved grandchildren, sister, Fran Cuccinello, brother in-law Al Cuccinello, a niece, Lisa Speer and nephew, Albert Cuccinello Jr., several cousins, loving partner Fran Maglio, extended family, other relatives, friends, parishioners of Holy Cross and members of Passaic Valley UNICO.
May he rest in Peace.
Enclosed is the obituary from Gaita Memorial Home, Little Falls NJ.
Dominick J. Bucci, of Woodland Park, N.J., passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 68.
Born and raised in Paterson, N.J., Dominick was the cherished son of Domenico and Arcangela (nee Tiscia) Bucci and spent most of his life in Woodland Park. He was known for his quiet, gentle nature and his immense generosity.
Dominick was a project manager and architect, known for his meticulous eye and dedication to his work. Outside of his career, he was a passionate grill master and a dedicated cook who loved nothing more than sharing a delicious meal with loved ones. Dominick was also an avid gardener. A proud graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Dominick believed in lifelong learning and continued his studies, taking classes at Rutgers University well into his later years. He served as the former president of Passaic Valley UNICO and was a devoted parishioner of Holy Cross Church in Woodland Park.
Predeceased by his parents and son, David C. Bucci, he is survived by his son, Brian J. Bucci; extremely loving partner, Frances Maglio; dear sister, Frances Cuccinello, along with her husband, Al. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, a niece and nephew, extended family, friends, and his loyal dog, Arabella, all of whom will deeply miss him.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, N.J. Memories and condolences may be shared at the Funeral Home website.
Donations in Dominick’s memory may be made to Holy Cross parish, 220 Browertown, Rd., Woodland Park, N.J. 07424, and/or Passaic Valley UNICO, P.O. Box 341, Little Falls, N.J. 07424.
