New Parish Committee
Parish Committee members for the year 2017 were sworn in on Palm Sunday, April 9th. Congratulations to all.
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Baptism of Gabriela Rosalie
On Sunday April 2, 2017 the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Gabriela Rosalie Racanati, the daughter of Francesco Racanati and Krista (Campbell).
The proud godparents were, Scott Russo and Danielle Russo. We congratulate Racanati, Campbell and Russo families, relatives and friends on this special occasion of welcoming Gabriela as our newest member of our parish and member of Christian family.
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Annual Agape
The Annual Agape (commemoration of the Last Super of Jesus with His Apostles) for NY/NJ Seniorate clergy and parishioners was held on Sunday, April 2nd at Holy Cross parish. The clergy were represented by Fr. Sr. Gregory Mludzik, Fr. Marian Tarnowski, Fr. Andrew Koterba and Fr. Joseph Cyman, host Pastor. A group of parishioners from Dunellen, Bayonne, Wallington, Passaic and Holy Cross participated in reflection, prayers and the meal. Music and songs appropriate for the occasion solemnized this event. Discussion on the commitment toward God, family, work, community and in general was a part of our discussion and reflection. Fr. Joseph invited youth from Holy Cross, especially Confirmation Class students, to experience this annual prayerful celebration. The menu consisted of chicken, lamb, salmon, and rice, variety of salads, soft drinks, coffee and deserts. We thank all who prepared this program and came to be a part of commemoration of Jesus’ Last Supper. Thus deepened our personal relation with our Lord and Savior.
ANS Makes Prayer Blankets
On Sunday, March 5th, members of the Adoration Society (ANS) held their monthly meeting. During the meeting, inspired by information presented at the Diocesan ANS Convention last year, they made eight Prayer Blankets for cancer patients and shut its. The blankets were blessed on Sunday, March 12th.
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Confirmation Class Cares For Our Neighbors
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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God Bless Genesis Joann
God bless Genesis Joann Figueroa, daughter of Luis Figueroa and Juana (Herrera) who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, January 22nd. Proud godparents were Angel Obando and Leslie Landa. Best wishes to the Figueroa Family and our prayer that they find Holy Cross to be their second home, a place of spiritual growth and social contentment.
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Christmas Eve Holy Mass with Youth
On Christmas Eve at 4 pm we traditionally holy Holy Mass with our children’s participation. They wear costumes of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the Three Kings and angels. The youth read the Holy Scriptures, the prayers of the faithful and sing Silent Night with lighted candles.
We thank the youth, their parents, School of Christian Living teachers and all who helped to celebrate the Birth of Jesus in such a meaningful way. Merry Christmas to our web site visitors and Facebook friends.
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Christmas Dinner and Program 2016
We celebrated our annual Christmas Dinner held in conjunction with our annual Christmas Program provided by our School of Christian Living students on Sunday, December 11th. Mrs. Donna Maher and Mr. Paul Murphy as well as Mrs. Natalie Lazar along with volunteers Nayef and Ned Kiame prepared an International Christmas program for our youth. The students sang Christmas carols under the leadership of organist, Neil Estanislao. The International Christmas program presented Christmas traditions and celebrations from countries around the world including Ireland, Italy, Poland, Lebanon, Ecuador, Mexico, and Australia. The delicious dinner was prepared by Hughie Vickerilla. Cakes and pastry were donated by the ladies of the parish. At the end of our celebration Santa appeared to fill the celebration with joy. Merry Christmas to all!
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Christmas Crafts for the Homebound
On Sunday, December 4th our School of Christian Living children prepared Christmas crafts that will be given to homebound members of our parish and that will be used to decorate the Christmas tree in the parish hall. The youth also practiced Christmas songs with organist, Jessica Muccilli. They will present them at our Christmas Party which will be held on Sunday December 11th after the 11am Holy Mass.
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God bless Mateo
We congratulate Mateo Pomales, who was baptized on Saturday Nov. 19, 2016; son of Steven Pomales and Melissa Torres; godparents were Louis Pomales and Jessica Torres.
