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Youth
Youth Car Wash
A Youth Car Wash was held on Saturday, August 25th from 10 am to 2 pm. The profit was $170. We thank all those who came to support the youth and volunteers who washed cars Dominic Porcoro, Julian Porcoro, Juliana Porcoro, Neil Kiame and in the morning Natalie and Michael Cyman. Fr. Joseph was the youth helper.
Honoring Memorial Day and Doing Good
On Memorial Day, May 28th four dozen of planted flowers, prepared by the Adoration Society of our parish, were delivered to the residents living at St. Joseph Home for the Elderly in Totowa, NJ.
Fr. Joseph Cyman, pastor along with Fran Cuccinello, a member of the Adoration Society and executive member of Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Woodland Park, together with youth from the parish, Natalie Cyman and Brianna Correa, were glad to deliver the plants. The Mother Superior, Sister Mary Thomas, with appreciation, accepted the donation on behalf of Little Sisters of the Poor. She said that residents would be happy to have these plants in their rooms as a token of our love and gratitude. The flowers will be given especially to the Veterans living there on their special Memorial Day as we remember and honor their brothers and sisters who sacrificed their lives for the freedom in our country.
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Movie Night on April 8th
We are excited to announce and invite you to a Movie Might sponsored by the Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism & Drug Abuse.
Parents and children in grades K to 4 are invited to attend this Movie Night on Sunday, April 8th starting at 6:30 p.m.
Come in your pajamas, and enjoy free pizza, fresh popcorn and drinks! Registration is required by April 6 by visiting our website. There, you can vote on which movie we will be watching: ‘Coco,’ ‘Ferdinand’ or ‘Despicable Me 3’!
Find out the winning movie on April 6 on our Facebook page
This event and all refreshments, sponsored by Municipal Alliance are free of charge.
We are looking forward to seeing the children and parents from our community.
Christine and Paul Murphy – members of Municipal Alliance
Fr. Joseph and Staff Members of Holy Cross
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SOCL Family Movie Night
We thank School of Christian Living (SOCL) teachers Mrs. Donna Maher, Mr. Paul Murphy, and Ms Natalie Lazar for their time and talent in preparation for Family Movie Night that took place on Wednesday December 27th in the parish hall. The children watched two movies, shared fellowship, enjoyed pizza, popcorn, snacks, and had an enjoyable time with games and in opening the Christmas gifts with kitchen mittens. We invite all parents to help and participate in the events for the good of our children. The enrollment for the winter / spring 2018 SOCL program is open. The registration forms are in the parish office and on can be found here.
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Christmas Eve Holy Mass
We celebrated Christmas Eve Holy Mass with the participation of children and youth. We thank Sunday school teachers and parents and their children for their support and involvement in our parish. Merry Christmas to all!
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2017 Annual Christmas Dinner
On Sunday, December 10th, dozens of parishioners attended our annual Christmas Dinner. The children and all attendees enjoyed a Christmas carol sing-a-long. We thank all those who came for this event, especially parents for bringing their children. We had fun, shared a great menu which was prepared by Deacon David and his helpers. We thank Neil Estanislao, our organist for the music arrangement and accompaniment. Because the children of Holy Cross are very special, Santa Claus came and gave them goodies asking them to listen and help their parents and behave well. Merry Christmas to all!
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Confirmation 2017
On Sunday Nov. 19th we witnessed a special celebration, the Sacrament of Confirmation, the completion of the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation administered to nine wonderful, talented, and energetic young people: Natalie, Brianna, Ariana, David, Frank, Neil, Valerie, Gianni and Emily by Bishop Bernard Nowicki. The Mass was celebrated by the Bishop and concelebrated by Fr. Joseph. Deacons David Gaydos and William Gaydos assisted. A reception followed in the parish hall organized and sponsored by the parents. It was truly a joyful celebration!
O God, You sent your Holy Spirit into the hearts of Confirmation students. Inspire them to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct their thoughts and actions. May your grace strengthen them with wisdom from on high, Amen.
Scenes from Kurs 2017
Check out the Kurs Facebook group to view pictures and information from Kurs 2017 and to stay tuned for news and information on Kurs 2018. Planning has already begun.
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Confirmation Class Chips-in
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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