Thank You For Your Service
Pictures of the Parish Committee and Adoration Society courtesy of Universal Church Directories.
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Sacrament of Baptism
On Sunday, April 12th, the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Mia and Noah Diaz, precious children of Matthew and Pilar. Proud godparents were Daniel and Stephanie Restrepo, Benjamin Baldeon, and Ursula Mejia. We welcome Mia and Noah with great joy as our new members of both our parish and our Christian family. Congratulations to the Diaz and Champa-Martinez families!
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100th Anniversary Events
We are celebrating our Parish’s 100th Anniversary in a special way. There will be a celebratory Holy Mass on Sunday, May 17th. We will also celebrate Fr. Joseph’s 35th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood. A Banquet will be held the same day at the Brownstone in Paterson.
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Stations of the Cross
During the season of Lent, and now especially in Passiontide, all parishioners are welcome to attend Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7 PM. The prayer will give us the opportunity to reflect upon the redemptive sufferings of our Lord and Savior.
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Pictorial Directory Sign-up
Celebrating a Century of Faith: Holy Cross 100th Anniversary Pictorial Directory
As we prepare to celebrate our 100th Anniversary this year, we are excited to announce a new commemorative church directory! This is a special opportunity to honor our century of service to the community and to celebrate the families who make Holy Cross so vibrant.
We have partnered with Universal Church Directories to capture this moment in our history. Professional photography for individuals and families is scheduled for: Monday, April 13th.
Note: If we have a large response, we will add a second day of photography.
This directory will not be truly complete without you. Whether you have been a member of Holy Cross your entire life or have just recently joined our parish family, we want you to be part of this historic project. Every family photographed will receive a complimentary 8×10 portrait and a copy of the new directory.
Sign up at: https://www.ucdir.com
ID: nj184, Password: photos
On the weekends signup is in person at the church. Contact the church office by E-mail with any questions.
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Easter Butter Lambs Available
The Adoration Society prepared home-made frozen easter butter lambs. The Lambs are available in the parish hall. Donation $5 for each. You can decorate your Easter Basket using Easter Butter Lambs. Happy Easter!
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St. Patrick’s Luncheon
On Sunday, March 15th, we hosted a St. Patrick’s Luncheon. We enjoyed music and a menu prepared by David and Ed Obssuth, as well as their helpers in the kitchen. The meal consisted of corned beef, cabbage, baked chicken, a variety of vegetables, assorted breads, Irish soda bread, and delicious homemade desserts. We thank those who decorated the hall, served, and cleaned after the event. We enjoyed the drawing of the in-house 50/50 and basket of cheer, as well as the “green surprise gifts” game. We thank everyone for coming to our annual celebration. St. Patrick—bishop, great missionary, and patron of Ireland—pray for us!
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St. Patrick’s Luncheon
Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Luncheon on Sunday, March 15th at Noon.
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100th Anniversary Celebration
Our 100th Anniversary will be a celebration of a Century of Faith, Love, and Service. We will also celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Fr. Joseph Ordination. This celebration will occur on Sunday, May 17th with a special anniversary Holy Mass at noon celebrated by Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky. An Anniversary Banquet will be held at 2pm. Detail below.
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New Year’s Blessings 2026
My Dear Parishioners and Friends,
It is my great honor and source of joy to wish you a Happy, blessed and healthy New Year 2026.
In this season of transition from one year to the next, may God watch over you and bless you abundantly. May God bring clarity to your thoughts, calm to your soul, and joy to your heart. As the New Year unfolds, may you feel God’s presence guiding you toward hope, healing, and happiness.
Our Holy Cross Church begins this year one 100 years of service for the spiritual benefit of our parishioners, in the community of Woodland Park and beyond. We are getting ready for our main celebration on May 17.
May the New Born Baby Jesus, prince of Peace bring justice, peace and restoration in all parts of our beautiful world. May his Mother Mary, our Spiritual mother, the Queen of Peace be a role model for all mothers and women leading to holiness and service in daily lives. May St. Joseph, her husband and earthly guardian of Jesus, give strength and guidance to all men fulfilling their daily responsibilities.
I extend my heartfelt and best wishes on behalf of my family, Deacons Bill and Mark and members of the parish committee.
May your life be filled with love, health, and endless opportunities.
May the Joy and Peace be with you now and throughout entire New Year
Happy New Year
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku- 2026!\
Bonne Nouvelle Année 2026!
¡Buen Año Nuevo 2026!
May God bless you all!
Fr. Joseph C.
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