Charity

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!

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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!

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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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Thank You to Our Sponsors – Consider Advertising With Us

Parish Life /

Thank you to our 2015 Bulletin Ad supporters and sponsors. We encourage all to support the following businesses that are giving financial contributions for our church:

  • Gaita Memorial Home, Little Falls, NJ
  • Liberty Auto Care, Paterson, NJ
  • Make Wine With Us, Wallington, NJ
  • PJ’s Towne Florist, Little Falls, NJ
  • Anna’s Custom Window Designs
  • Century 21 Gemini, Wayne, NJ
  • Red Kettle Deli, Totowa, NJ
  • Santangelo Funeral Home, Woodland Park, NJ
  • Festa Memorial Funeral Home, Totowa, NJ
  • Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, Little Falls, NJ
  • Evergreen Landscaping & Tree Service

Business advertising in our bulletin is available at $100 per year. Funds received are used for photocopy supplies. Please contact the parish office at 973-256-4888 to submit your ad, or send us an E-mail.

Holy Cross Church BULLETIN ADS 2015

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St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

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Holy Cross’ annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon will be held on Sunday, March 15th at 12 PM (after 11 AM Holy Mass). The Luncheon will feature Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Red Potatoes, Baked Chicken, Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads Irish Soda Bread, Coffee/Tea, Irish Coffee, and Homemade Desserts. We will have Irish Music and raffles for a Basket of Irish Cheer, Door Prizes, and a 50/50 Raffle as well.

Adult tickets are $15. Children and youth are free. R.S.V.P by March 10th to (973) 256-4888. Buy tickets at the church or send your ticket donation to the parish by mail.

St. Patrick's Dinner 2015

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Ash Wednesday – The Beginning Of Lent

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Tomorrow, February 18, 2015 we begin the season of Lent. Two Masses will be celebrated with the blessing and distribution of Ashes at 12 PM and 7:30 PM.

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My friends, it is hard to enter into a penitential mode in our culture, where excess is everywhere. But Paul tells us that “now is a very acceptable time.” Many religious traditions stress the need for prayer, fasting and good deeds, and Lent is our opportunity to enter into those ancient practices — signs not of excess, but of simplicity. Now is our acceptable time to focus on what really matters in life without resentment, martyrdom or pride. Now is our time to be grateful, knowing that we can be reconciled to God and to one another.

Scripture Readings for Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:12-18 Return to the Lord with fasting, weeping and mourning.
Psalm 51 Be merciful, O God, for we have sinned.
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Now is the acceptable time.
Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Give alms, pray and fast for God alone to see.

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Adoration Society Brunch

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On Sunday January 4th members of the Adoration Society (ANS) organized the New Year’s Brunch after the 11 am Holy Mass. They shared home made food with orzo pasta salad, ambrosio, french toast, Spanish rice, quiche, cakes, brownies, rice pudding and more …. and also enjoyed grab gift exchange.

The Adoration Society, the Holy Church’s oldest Society, has been taking care of the church sanctuary by purchasing candles, liturgical linens, and vestments and also making sure that liturgical vessels are in proper condition. They have done so since the parish was established. Together with the daughters of the Holy Cross they also help the parish purchase necessary items for the rectory. These ladies are a great asset to the parish. We thank them for their support and involvement in the life of Holy Cross Church.

Pictured from the first row left to right - Gabby Rotsaert and Natalie Cyman - future members, second row: Helen Jarmakowicz, Stella Skawinski, Alice Kriskewic, Fr. Joseph Cyman, third row: Renata Cyman, Dorothy O'Brien, Alexandra (Penni) Lazor, Elaine Rotsaert, Helen Skawinski, Angela Gulla, Fran Cuccinello, Beverly Obssuth, Nelly Cabrejos, Claire Centrella, and Zaida Bueno.
Pictured from the first row left to right – Gabby Rotsaert and Natalie Cyman – future members, second row: Helen Jarmakowicz, Stella Skawinski, Alice Kriskewic, Fr. Joseph Cyman, third row: Renata Cyman, Dorothy O’Brien, Alexandra (Penni) Lazor, Elaine Rotsaert, Helen Skawinski, Angela Gulla, Fran Cuccinello, Beverly Obssuth, Nelly Cabrejos, Claire Centrella, and Zaida Bueno.

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