Charity

Parish Prayer Chain

Announcements, Parish Life, Pastor's Update /

Dear friends, would you please join other parishioners praying daily especially at 12 Noon forming together A Prayer Chain in our parish. Please pray for each other, especially for our parishioners who are sick, home-bound and are in need of any kind of support and healing. God is listening to our prayers when we sincerely call for His blessing. Please ask God to increase our faith, dedication and zeal in His service. May our parish grow in faith and number so that we continue be the place of worship where many people will accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

We pray for the deceased victims of tragedies caused by violence of individuals especially for the recent deceased in New York and Texas, for the recovery of the injured and their families and friends in this heartbreaking time.

We pray for the victims of recent natural disasters. For those who lost their lives, their families and those who are missing. For those who lost their homes, businesses, and source of income. We ask God to be the source of strength in this time of sudden crisis, and chaos. Please say special prayers for the peace in the world to end any war and protect us from hatred and future terror. We also pray for the proper gun control in our nation.

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Confirmation Class Cares For Our Neighbors

Events, Parish Life, PNCC, Sunday School (SOCL) /

On Sunday March 12th students from our Confirmation Class distributed food consisting of sandwiches, water and clothing to the homeless in Paterson, NJ. Jackets, scarfs, shawls, hats, blankets, winter shoes and other items were donated by parishioners of Holy Cross. It was a very cold day and it was very appropriate to remember the less fortunate of our society. “Whatever you did to the least of my brothers and sisters you did to me” – words of our Savior, Jesus Christ. At the end of the distribution the remaining items were donated to Eva’s Village in Paterson.

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Winter Coat Drive, February 12th – March 5th

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The temperatures are freezing, and during this time of the year the homeless suffer the worst. It would be a great idea to assist our confirmation class youth in showing understanding and compassion. We are offering the opportunity to donate items for care packets for the homeless. Within the next few weeks, we will be heading out to distribute those care packages along with our confirmation class youth and a few parents. Anyone interested in donating hand warmers, one-size-fits-all gloves, portable wipes, and water please do so. We have blankets that were prepared by the Adoration Society that we will be handing out as well. There is a container/box in the Parish Hall for you to put the items in. Thank you for caring about those less fortunate. We fulfill our Lord’s command, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers or sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

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Dear Friends,

First of all we wish all of you Happy Thanksgiving! It is a National Holiday and great celebration with our families and loved ones.

Yesterday evening at Thanksgiving Eve Mass at 7:30 pm we read the Holy Scripture that reminded us to be thankful to God.

  • “Bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth.” (Sirach 50:22)
  • “Lord, I thank you for your thankfulness and love.” (Psalm 138)
  • “I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Corinthians 1:3)

In the Gospel we heard about the Samaritan who came back to Jesus and expressed his thankfulness after he was cured by Jesus from his leprosy. Luke 17:11-19

Thanksgiving is also about sharing with others.

I am glad that our parish remembered the less fortunate of our community by donating Thanksgiving Baskets to local schools. This year the baskets were delivered to Passaic Valley High School and to Woodland Park municipal building where local needed families picked up donations from us and from Fairway.

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Confirmation Students Reach Out at St. Joseph’s Home

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On Sunday, May 6th our confirmation students Aida Llanos, Rosa Llanos, and Aby Eid along with Fr. Joseph visited and helped residents of St. Joseph’s Home in Totowa. It is wonderful to see young people doing volunteer service as part of their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

From left: Christian Galindo, Oby Eid, Daniel Galindo, Rana Mikhail and Jasmine Garcia.
From left: Christian Galindo, Oby Eid, Daniel Galindo, Rana Mikhail and Jasmine Garcia.

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Tricky Tray Thank You!

Events /

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Our successful “Hawaiian Luau” Tricky Tray event, the biggest annual fundraiser since 1982, took place on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ.

Our special thanks are expressed to those who: Donated Regular (112), Super Trays (86), Grand Trays (20), and Platinum Trays (new this year) (10); Gave monetary donations / participated in 50/50 Raffle; Served as captains, sold admission tickets; Did advertisement and solicitations; Picked up donations / numbered the trays for the program / Delivered trays and set up the hall on Friday; Sold tickets at the event; Served as runners / Served in the kitchen; Served as MC / Served as security guards; Cleaned the hall and kitchen after the event; and To anyone who in any shape or form helped to organize Tricky Tray 2015. Thank You and God Bless you all!

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“A Hawaiian Luau” Tricky Tray

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“A Hawaiian Luau” Tricky Tray to benefit Holy Cross parish will be held on Friday, October 23rd at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ 07424. Wear your best Hawaiian outfit to win a prize.

Doors Open at 6pm and drawings begin at 8pm. There will be about 100 Regular Trays – $35 plus, about 100 Super Trays – $50 plus, about 25 Grand Trays – over $100, and about 5 Platinum Trays-over $200, HDTV, Keurig Coffee Maker; Thanksgiving Dinner for 10; Coach Purse; Scratch Offs; and other great prizes, win our 50/50 raffles. Door prizes / Special gifts for kids.

Admission is $15 in advance payable to: Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland PK, NJ 07424. Admission includes coffee / tea and an array of desserts & 26 regular prize chances. Purchase tickets in advance to receive an additional sheet of regular prize chances and save the additional $5 if purchased at the door. Purchase pre-packaged raffles for 20-35% premium over individual tickets. Children 6 & Up Welcome at 1⁄2 price.

Buy Hot Dogs, Pizzas, Candy / Bring your own food!!! Have a family reunion!!!

Deadline for tickets: Sunday, October 18th. Call Penni at 973-768-7917 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888.

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