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Retreat – The Heart of A Woman

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The National United Women’s Societies for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament invites all women to “The 2010 National Women’s Retreat” to be held at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center, 596 Honesdale Road Waymart, PA on Thursday, August 12th (Registration at 3PM), Friday, August 13th (Three Sessions) and Saturday, August 14th (AM Session/12 Noon Departure).

The registration deadline is July 31, 2010. The main speaker will be Cindy Foor who will present “What Women Want”. Registration fee: $100 for the 3 days. Commuter fee: $80. For additional information please contact Jean Macionus at 203-339-1350 or Sherry Mack at 412-519-8732.

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CONVO 2010 News

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CONVO 2010 is nearing. Ask Fr. Joseph for applications. Our Parish family will help financially using funds from the youth fund which was collected over the recent years. CONVO 2010 will be held July 26-30, 2010. Cost will be $285. All payments must be postmarked no later than June 1st. After June 1st, a $25 late fee will be required to be paid in addition to the initial $285. All late payments must be in by June 25th. The next CONVO meeting will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 135 Hathaway St. Wallington NJ. The youth of our parish are encouraged and welcome to attend.

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Acolyte Retreat 2010 – “You are called to serve”

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All altar servers are invited for the annual Acolyte Retreat that will be held at Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA from Tuesday June 29 (Noon) to Friday, July 2nd, (Noon), 2010. It is a great occasion to meet altar servers from other parishes, spend time filled with prayers, reflections and yes fun on their vacation time. The cost for these three full days is only $65.00; The Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross will assist financially as a reward for altar service they do in our parish. The Central Diocese covers the outstanding costs. Parents can also stay with their children. Please mark your calendars. Fr. Joseph provides copies of registration forms.

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May Devotions at Holy Cross

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My Dear Parishioners and Friends, in the month of May the liturgy is especially dedicated to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The Christians from the beginning had a special devotion toward the Mother of our Savior. I invite everyone each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. for May Devotions. We will give praise and honor to God with the prayers and intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We likewise will sing / recite the Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament. In addition to that, we are going to sing hymns dedicated to our spiritual Mother and reflect on her life. I invite all parishioners to attend these celebrations. May Mary, the mother of Jesus and our spiritual mother fill your hearts with her love and lead you to her Son our Lord.

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Commemorating Poland’s Tragic Loss

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To All Parishioners and Friends,

In front of the main altar in the sanctuary of Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park, NJ, ninety eight candles; flowers; and pictures of the President of Poland, Lech Kaczynski and his wife, Maria were placed in the center of other prominent members of the Polish government, parliament and family members (victims of Katyn) who died in the air crash on Saturday April 10, 2010 near Smolensk Airport, Russia.

This Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 9 and 11 AM Masses, Father Joseph R. Cyman, his family and parishioners will continue to pray for all 98 victims of that unprecedented tragedy. Please join us. It is a great loss for the people of Poland as well as for those who moved in the past to live in other countries as members of Polonia. Father Joseph and his wife, Renata, originally born in Poland, are touched by this tragedy. Their two children who were born in USA are very sad as well. The Holy Cross Church was established mainly by the Polish immigrants in 1926 in Paterson. Many of them moved to surrounding areas and built the second church in 1965-66 in Woodland Park, formerly West Paterson.

During the past few decades the Polish ethnic beginning of the Parish has grown into a multicultural community. The members of the Parish remember their forefathers’ roots and have a great compassion and sympathy for Polish people. They feel the same as many nations who are expressing their prayers and sympathy to Poland.

There was no miracle in Smolensk. All died. However, the people of Russia and Poland are closer than ever before. It is a miracle of forgiveness. The Russians feel sorry for what did happen 70 years ago in Katyn. They also feel sympathy for the loss of members of the Polish government delegation who were going to commemorate Katyn 70th Anniversary. Spontaneously they feel closer to the people of Poland. Similarly it was uplifting to hear the family of victims of Katyn who said we (the People of Poland) forgave the Germans formerly German Nazis; now it is the time to forgive the Russian Federation, formerly Soviet Union.

Please join us Sunday.

Father Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor

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New Parish Committee Installed

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The Parish Committee Members made an oath to serve the Holy Cross Church to the best of their abilities on Palm Sunday March 28, 2010 after the 9AM and 11AM Holy Masses. Congratulations!

In the picture: First row from left: Alice Kriskewic - Trustee, Adele Merson - Trustee, Nayef Kiame – Acolyte, Neil Kiame – Acolyte, Penni Lazor – Trustee, Neil Kiame – Acolyte, Richard Daum – Treasurer. Second row from left: Fr. Joseph R. Cyman – Pastor, Karen Hitchcock – Recording Secretary, Lenny Hrinuk – Trustee, Hughie Vickerilla – Trustee, Bob Sleece – Vice-President, Ed Obssuth – Trustee, Dominick Bucci – President, Eddy Obssuth – Acolyte.
Claire Centrella made an oath as member of the Parish Committee

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Easter Season

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During the 50 day season of Easter we commemorate the life giving resurrection of our Lord. Fasting does not take place during this time. We say our prayers standing rather that kneeling. We stand during the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass. We greet one another with the words, “Christ is Risen! Indeed, he is Risen! This is the time of great rejoicing!

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Holy Mass of Chrism

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On Tuesday of the Holy Week, the Clergy Conference of the Central Diocese PNCC took place in Youth Center of St. Stanislaus Cathedral Parish Scranton, PA. The Holy Mass of Chrism followed in the cathedral. It was presided by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese with co celebration of the clergy of our diocese. During the Mass the blessing of Holy Oils and Chrism took place.

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Holy Week and Easter Schedule

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Wednesday of Holy Week, March 31, 2010

  • 12 Noon – Decoration of the church
  • 7:00 p.m. – Sacrament of Penance – General Confessions and Private Confessions

Holy Thursday, April 1, 2010

  • 7:30 PM – Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper.
  • Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 PM.

Good Friday, April 2, 2010

  • 3:00 PM – Stations of the Cross with children and youth participation. Light snack to follow of coffee, juice, and crackers
  • 4:15 PM – Liturgy of Good Friday
  • Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament until 6:30 PM.

Holy Saturday, April 3, 2010

  • 1:00 PM – Decoration of the Church
  • 4:00 PM – Blessing of Easter Food
  • 6:00 PM – EASTER VIGIL LITURGY. After Liturgy Blessing of Easter Baskets

Easter SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2010

  • 8:00 AM – Easter Resurrection Procession and High Holy Mass (Processional Cross, Pascal Candle, Resurrection Statue, Resurrection Cross, Members of the Blessed Sacrament Society with candles, Altar Servers, Celebrant with Monstrance, Parishioners)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass for all Parishioners

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