Christmas Eve
Holy Mass with youth participation – 4 P.M.
Shepherd’s Holy Mass – 10 P.M.
Christmas Day
Christmas morning Holy Mass – 10 A.M.
Please join us to celebrate the birth of our Lord. All are welcome.
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Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas and blessed New Year 2015!
We thank all those who came to celebrate Christmas liturgies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Special appreciation to Sunday School teachers Mrs. Donna Maher and Mrs. Andrea Lerggios-Smith and children who participated in the Christmas Eve liturgy at 4 pm by serving as altar servers, reading the Holy Scripture and prayers of the faithful, bringing offertory gifts and wearing costumes of Mary, St. Joseph, Angels, Shepherds and Kings.
We remembered deceased parishioners Dorothy Drada, Louis Gec, Donna Fabricatore and Dorothy Jess-Skawinski by lighting special votive candles in their memory.
I thank Deacon David and Deacon Bill for their assistance, Lectors: Claire Centrella, Eddy Obssuth, Richard Daum and John Surak, Greeters, Ushers, Organists; Neil Estanislao, Carol Dziuba and Pawel Raczkowski as well to all who came and participated in the Liturgy of Nativity of the Lord. God bless you all!
Fr. Joseph
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We thank all children, their parents and School of Christian Living teachers for their involvement and service for the parish.
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On the Third Sunday of Advent – December 14th our parish hosted its annual Christmas Dinner. The children of School of Christian Living presented a program called “A Birthday Party for Jesus.” Saint Nicholas (Santa) visited the parish giving gifts to all the children. Christmas carols were sung by everyone with the background piano music and a great menu was served.
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Our annual Christmas Dinner and “Happy Birthday Jesus” presentation by our School of Christian living will take place on Sunday, December 14th after 11am Holy Mass.
Dinner includes tossed salad, roast pork loin with gravy, Naples style baked cod, Chicken Marsala, Eggplant Parmigiana, Mixed Vegetables, Roast Potatoes and more. We will also hold a 50/50 and Basket of Cheer raffle. Santa Claus will make an appearance too. Tickets are $15 for adults, children and youth are free. The deadline for tickets is December 7th. Please call 973-256-4888 to make your reservation.
Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas and blessed New Year 2014!
We thank all those who came to celebrate Christmas liturgies yesterday and today. Special appreciation is extended to our Sunday School teachers and children who yesterday participated in the Christmas Eve liturgy at 4 pm by serving as altar servers, reading the Holy Scripture and prayers of the faithful, bringing offertory gifts and wearing costumes of Mary, St. Joseph, Angels, Shepherds and Kings.
We remembered deceased parishioners by lighting special votive candles in their memory.
I thank Deacon David and Deacon Bill for their assistance, Lectors: Claire Centrella, Melissa Beancur, Richard Daum and John Surak, Greeters, Ushers, Organists: Neil Estanislao, Carol Dziuba and for the help of Eddy Obssuth and all who came and participated in the Liturgy of Nativity of the Lord.
God bless you all.
Fr. Joseph
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Please join us for our schedule of Christmas Holy Masses:
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Christmas Vigil Holy Mass at 4 pm with children
Shepherd’s Holy Mass at 10 pm
Solemnity of the Nativity (Christmas Day – December 25th)
Solemn Holy Mass at 10 am.
Merry Christmas!
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Our annual Christmas Dinner was held on Sunday December 8th with great attendance. We are thankful for the delicious, abundant, and festive food donated by Deacon David Gaydos and his wife Laurie and prepared by talented chef, Hughie Vickerilla. The menu was exceptional: Tilapia with Mango Sauce, Roast Chicken, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cheese Ravioli, coffee, soft drinks and more…
Our School of Christian Living students presented their “Happy Birthday Jesus” program which invited the audience to participate in singing Christmas Carols. A special cake was made to honor the birth of Jesus. Santa came and distributed gifts to the precious children of the parish asking them in return to be good for another year.
We thank Renata Cyman and those who helped her to decorate the hall, and the Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross for donating over 20 trays for a Tricky Tray raffle. In addition to that, there was a 50/50 cash prize and ANS Basket of Cheer raffled. Our words of appreciation are addressed to those who helped to set-up and clean up after the event. A thank you is also extended to the parishioners who contributed desserts, sold raffles, and invited friends for this celebration and anyone who helped to organize this event.
Please join us for our schedule of Christmas Holy Masses:
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Christmas Vigil Holy Mass at 4 pm with children
Shepherd’s Holy Mass at 10 pm
Solemnity of the Nativity (Christmas Day – December 25th)
Solemn Holy Mass at 10 am.
Merry Christmas!
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On Sunday, December 8th Holy Cross Church is hosting its Annual Christmas Dinner with a delicious menu after 11am Holy Mass. Tickets are still available on first come first serve basis.
It is a great opportunity to spend time together with family and friends. We can reserve you a table upon your request (you need to purchase tickets upfront to make reservation – seats are limited). Children and youth are free of charge! They have been good this past year (:-)
The School of Christian Living children will present a Christmas Program and share a special cake as we will celebrate the Birthday of our Savior. Santa is coming as well! Take a picture with him! Enjoy Christmas music and sing-a-long.
Please call 973-256-4888 to purchase the tickets from the parish office or send your donation in the mail tomorrow. Please inform us if you are coming. We look forward to seeing you and your family with friends on Sunday!
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