Some of our Confirmation Class students did a great community service on Saturday, April 29th by cleaning ten bags of leaves, pulling out weeds, and spreading new mulch in front of the church. Students and their parents can be proud of their achievement! God bless.
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Last Sunday we held an Easter Egg hunt and party that brought joy to the children participating in the event. Thankfully, we had a nice and sunny day where children found Easter eggs hidden outside. In the hall, the games were prepared by Mrs. Donna Maher. We thank all School of Christian Living teachers and parents who brought their children and were part of their children enjoyment.
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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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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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!
Christmas Dinner and Program 2016 Read More »
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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Our annual Christmas Dinner with the theme “International Happy Birthday Jesus” will be held on Sunday, December 11th. The dinner presentation will feature our Christmas Program presented by our School of Christian Living. Santa will be there too. Dinner includes Tilapia with Mango Sauce, Roast Chicken, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cheese Ravioli and more. Tickets are $14 for adults, School of christian Living children and youth are free. Tickets for other children and youth are $7. Please join us and invite your family and friends. Tel: 973-256-4888 or 201-247-4832 for tickets.
Annual Happy Birthday Jesus Dinner Read More »
We thank Sunday School teachers and volunteer parents for providing enjoyable Halloween Party for our Sunday school children held on Sunday, October 30th.
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We wish to congratulate children of School of Christian Living who received perfect, good, and participation awards for the 2015-16 school year on Sunday June 12th. They also received certificates and Barnes and Noble gift cards. Congratulations!
We also express a special thank you to our teachers, Mrs. Donna Maher and Mrs. Claire Centrella and volunteer, Nayef Kiame for their dedication in teaching our children Christian way of life.
2016 School of Christian Living Graduation Read More »
We congratulate the following students who received the Holy Eucharist for the first time on Sunday May 15, 2016 at 11 am Mass: Rian Babaran, Rash Babaran, Jaydin Correa, Jeremiah Espinal, Jayden Estacio, Athena Galindo,Nicholas Gizzi, Gabriel Iudici Flax, Aida Llanos, Kaylanie Noriega, Kianni Noriega, Julia Palman, Joshua Rivera, Valerie Vance and Aedan Vance. We thank their parents for their involvement in the preparation for First Holy Communion and for their donation of beautiful sanctuary flowers and their generosity toward the church. We thank the Adoration Society who prepared fruit punch and fruit salad for the children. It was a great time to have classes with such talented students. They read the prayers of the faithful, brought the offertory gifts of bread, wine, water and certificates. Some of the children are serving as altar servers on Sunday at the Mass. Other students are preparing also for the Sacrament of Confirmation with the other candidates. It was a great joy for the parish and to me to witness this event as we celebrate 90 years of service for the Community of Woodland Park and beyond. God bless you all.
The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ who is really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body. This is My Blood. (Catechism of the PNCC).
First Holy Communion Celebration Read More »