Charity

Help for Hurricane Irene Victims

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Hurricane Irene luckily didn’t damage our church property. The window wells and sump pump we recently installed were very effective.

As you know from the mass media, there were several families and businesses flooded in Woodland Park and other towns along the Passaic River. In our town several people were evacuated and many were able to return to their homes no sooner than Friday. The devastation is terrible. In helping victims of flood we begin a Food Drive on Sunday, September 4th. Please bring non perishable food items to the parish hall which will be given directly to flooded families or through the distribution of the Borough of Woodland Park if such case will occur.

In addition to that I ask the Parish Committee Members to attend short meeting after 9 AM Mass Sunday, September 4th to make further decisions on how we can help the flooded community of Woodland Park.

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Gold buying event

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Venus Creations, A Jeweler from Little Falls, will be hosting a gold buying event as a fundraiser here at Holy Cross Church on Sunday, June 5th, from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 12 PM to 2 PM. Bring in your old gold, silver, platinum, diamonds and coins a receive immediate cash no matter what condition it is in. As an added bonus, Holy Cross Church will receive 10% of the proceeds. Gold is at it’s all time high! So don’t miss out.

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The Zachary Decker Fundraiser Dinner

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The Brownstown Restaurant in Paterson -- our community supporting the Zachary Decker Fundraiser Dinner

On Sunday April 3, 2011 our parish sponsored Zachary Decker Fundraiser Dinner held at the Brownstone Restaurant, Paterson.

Over one hundred people attended the dinner and tricky tray to express their support for the Decker family. Members of our parish, Claire Centrella, with the help of Lynn Imperiale, Hughie and Beverly Vickerilla (uncle and aunt), Cathy Pietrkowsky (grandmother) were instrumental in organizing this event. The entertainment was provided by Sounds of Sinatra and More – Al Russo and Garry Colletti.

Zachary is a 5 year old son of Kevin and Marlene Decker. He was diagnosed in January 2010 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We all hope and pray that he will have a successful treatment. Zachary’s parents, Kevin and Marlene, were married at Holy Cross Church in 2004. They are also blessed with their beautiful and healthy daughter, Brianne. One of the most joyful moments that took place at the fundraiser dinner was when Zachary won his preferable toy. Yes, his parents, family members and all of us wish him now and in the future a normal, healthy and happy life. Zach is an amazing little boy who has a positive outlook despite all he has gone through. The dinner raised $5,416.00. to defray the cost of medical expenses for Zach’s treatment.

Zachary Decker and his family
Claire Centrella and Zachary. Claire, on behalf of Holy Cross Parish, worked tirelessly in organizing the fundraiser.
Fr. Joseph and Zachary

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Special thank you

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We would like to thank the St. Nicholas Ministry who donated Easter flowers for the sick and homebound of our parish. All home bound greatly appreciated the fact that they are remembered by the Holy Cross Church family. Special thanks are extended to Lucy and Richard Daum, who made arrangements to purchase flowers and delivered them to the church. We thank also Alfreda Bazanowski for sending cards to home bound, and for special occasions to our parishioners on behalf of Holy Cross Church.

Our Parish recently received a bequest of $5,000 as a beneficiary of Jean Biegel’s Last Will and Testament. Jean Begiel (96) passed away on Dec. 11, 2010. As a token of appreciation our parish remembered Jean last Sunday April 3, 2011 during both Holy Masses. We ask parishioners to remember Jean in personal thoughts and prayers. Each Friday the Holy Mass is celebrated with the intention for the benefactors of Holy Cross Church. Eternal rest, grant unto her O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Special thanks to

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  • Deacon David Gaydos prepared a delicious St. Patrick’s Dinner and, with his wife Laurie, donated food they purchased.
  • Bob and Merry Sleece donated basket of cheers.
  • Mrs. Renata Cyman sponsored entertainment provided by Davis Academy of Irish Dance.
  • Edward and Beverly Obssuth donated items for door prizes.
  • Edward Obssuth, Hughie Vickerilla helped in the kitchen. Christian and Juan Reyes, Roger Zibor, Nelly Cabrejos helped after the dinner doing clean up.
  • Dominick Bucci, Penni Lazor and Michael S. decorated the parish hall.
  • Hughie & Beverly Vickerilla and Karen Hitchcock donated St. Joseph’s Pastry for the dinner. We thank anyone who donated baked goods, cleaned after the event and supported this fundraiser.
  • We thank anyone who helped in any shape or form to make this event a success. Great job!!!
  • We thank Nelly Cabrejos for cleaning altar linens.

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Updates – The Zachary Decker Fundraiser and our St. Patrick’s Dinner

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Both events now feature entertainment.

Sounds of Sinatra & More, Al Russo And Garry Colletti will be appearing at the Zachary Decker Fundraiser from 1-3pm on Sunday, April 3rd at the Brownstone, 351 West Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey.

The Davis Academy Of Irish Dancing will be appearing at our annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on March 20th starting at noon.

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Fundraiser in support of Zachary Decker and his Family

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Dear Friends,

Please join us at a fundraiser hosted by Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park, NJ in support of Zachary Decker & his Family on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 1 – 5 PM at the Brownstone, 351 West Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey.

Zachary John Decker is a 4 year old from Hamburg with a one of a kind personality and a constantly positive spirit. He loves fire trucks, John Deere tractors, Scooby Doo, riding his quad and go cart, playing on the computer, painting and arts and craft. Most of all he loves spending time with his parents, Kevin, a volunteer fireman in Hamburg, and Marlene, and his younger sister, Brianne. Zachary was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia about a week after his fourth birthday in January 2010. He is currently in remission but will be going through chemotherapy for the next three years. Zach is an amazing little boy who has a positive outlook despite all he has gone through.

Your fabulous dinner includes: Italian Cold Specialties Salumeria Display; Fresh Mozzarella Station; Family Style Selection of: Homemade Eggplant Rollatine, Aborrio Rice Balls, Tossed Green Salad, Rigatoni Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce, Al Ceppo Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, Braised Short Ribs, Chicken Tenders Scarpiella, Red Roasted Potato, Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Rolls Foccacia, Warm Semolina Rolls, Fresh Baked Foccacia, Pastry Trays, Fruit Platters, Zeppole Station, Assorted Soft Drinks, Bottles of Red & White Wine, Cappuccino, Espresso, Coffee, Café Au Latte, and Tea.

There will be a 50/50 Raffle and tricky tray with prizes.

$60 per person. Seats are limited so please order your tickets early by calling Lynn Imperiale 973-235-9319.

NOW – featuring entertainment by Sounds of Sinatra & More, Al Russo And Garry Colletti from 1-3pm.

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Advent Tree to support DYFS, Eva’s Shelter, and Shelter Our Sisters

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This annual project coordinated by Pat Olsen, will help boys and girls of DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services), senior men from Eva’s Shelter and women with babies from Shelter Our Sisters. Your generosity is appreciated and rewarded by the Lord who asks us to take care for the needy. All gifts are due by Sunday, December 19th for timely distribution.

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