Christmas Eve
4 P.M. – Holy Mass with Youth Participation
10 P.M. – Shepherd’s Holy Mass for the General Assembly
Christmas Day
10 A.M. – Holy Mass of Christmas Day for the General Assembly
Join Us To Celebrate the Birth of our Lord. All Are Welcome!
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The annual Christmas Dinner was held last Sunday December 9, 2012. We enjoyed great attendance. We are thankful for the delicious and abundant festive food donated by Deacon David Gaydos and his wife Laurie, prepared by Edward and David Obssuth and their helpers.
The Sunday school students presented a program which invited the audience to participate in singing Christmas Carols. A special cake was made to honor the birth of Jesus. St. Nicholas came and distributed gifts to the precious children asking them in return to be good for another year.
We thank Renata Cyman who decorated the hall, Claire Centrella who with the help of Merry Sleece and ANS members organized 20 baskets of Tricky Tray. 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 clean up after the event. A thank you is also extended to the parishioners who contributed desserts, sold raffles, and invited friends for last Sunday’s celebration. Merry Christmas!
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We will hold our annual “Happy Birthday Jesus” Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 9th after 11 A.M. Holy Mass. Adults $12. THE CHILDREN and YOUTH will be free of charge. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an enjoyable afternoon with great menu and a Christmas Program by the children of our School of Christian Living. St. Nicholas (Santa) will visit us with presents for the children.
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On Friday August 31st Holy Cross’ West Paterson Nights received trophies for winning the championship with the Morris County Youth Soccer Association – Sprint 2012 Traveling U-13A league. The award ceremony was held at Holy Cross parish hall. One of the recipients was Michael Cyman, son of Fr. Joseph and Renata Cyman. Congratulations to all champions and we thank their coaches Joe and Walter.
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We thank each and everyone who patronized our car wash and supported this youth fundraiser by bringing their cars for hand car wash. We thank everyone who helped, especially Juan Reyes, his wife, son Christian and daughter Veronica who prepared the beautiful flyer for the car wash. They were instrumental in organizing and giving 120% for this event; Melissa Betancur and Gabriella Rotsaert who prepared signs and directed people from the street, Jessie and Aubrie Santos, Michael and Natalie Cyman, Jasmine Cabrejos, and Eddie Obssuth. We thank the Lord who kept away the rain which was scheduled for today. Renata Cyman who ordered pizza for refreshments and anyone who in any shape or form made the event a success. Our car wash brought in… $246 to support our youth. Wow!!!
We thank the teachers of our School of Christian Living once again for their service in the 2011-2012 academic year. The parish gave our teachers beautiful roses representing our appreciation for their time and effort on behalf of our children. The parish also gave awards to the children for their good attendance and participation (Barnes and Noble certificates).
SOCL will start classes again on Sunday, September 9th. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable vacation. God bless you all!
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Our Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross along with their helpers are thanked for organizing a Flea market on Saturday June 2nd. Household goods, antiques, toys and many other items were available.
We thank parishioners and outside vendors who rented space – tables and supported the event.
We thank men who set up the hall on Thursday and the ladies who sold food in our kitchen.
Our children sold lemonade gave a warm welcome to everyone who came for the event.
On Sunday, June 10th after 11 AM Holy Mass.
We will have a special attraction for children to enjoy- such as a giant moonwalk. Come see it!
We will be enjoying the following children’s games with prizes including Musical Chairs, Balloon Bust, Egg run, an Apple eating contest, Simon says, a Watermelon eating contest, and a Jello eating contest.
Besides hot dogs and hamburgers supplied by Holy Cross we will have the following: Our parishioners’ favorite dishes (salads, hot dishes, desserts), Fruit punch, Popcorn, Sweet potato fries, Ice cream pops, Water, Soda, Coffee/tea.
All parishioners are welcome to attend and please invite your friends. Please join us on Sunday.
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Sunday, January 15th, the youth of our parish participated in a special Holy Mass at 11:00 AM by serving as altar servers and reading prayers of the faithful. After Holy Mass there was a Youth Meeting followed by a reception. Participants enjoyed a game of musical chairs.
At the meeting the youth spoke about past events such as car wash and drive-in movie night in the summer. This year Youth Convo will take place from July 23 to July 27, 2012 at Niagara Falls. NY. A future youth fundraiser will be discussed at the next meeting to defray the cost for participants. After the meeting the church provided refreshment and pizza. At 2 PM we gathered at Montclair University, Floyd Hall Arena. We had a good turnout. After the group ice skate rental, seventeen youth enjoyed skating at the beautiful facility.
The parish sponsored the cost of tickets for our youth who are considered very important in our parish ministry. We thank parents and grandparents who brought the youth for the meeting and ice skating. Several adults were pleased to watch the young people’s endless energy and enthusiasm. The youth returned home happy and additionally witnessed a happy evening watching the Giants win!
The next youth Holy Mass and meeting will take place on Sunday, February 19th. Come and enjoy!
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Dear Friends,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration. The weather was great.
I thank our dear SOCL teachers: Mrs. Karen Paulison, Mrs. Natalie Lazar, and Mrs. Jamie Santos for their help organizing Christmas Eve Mass at 4 PM. Mrs. Claire was unable to be with us due to her husband’s hospitalization. We keep him and all our homebound parishioners and friends in our prayers.
Equally, I would like to thank all the students who wore costumes and participated in the liturgy as lectors and altar servers. I thank all parents who brought their children to church.
I also thank those who served as lectors, choir members, altar servers on Christmas Eve Holy Masses at 4 PM and 10 PM, and for the Christmas Day 10 AM Holy Mass, and all who came to share their faith in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless you all.
Wishing you healthy, happy and blessed New Year 2012!!
With prayers,
Fr. Joseph and Parish Committee
Blessed New Year – 2012!
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku – 2012!
Bonne Année 2012!
Felice anno nuovo 2012
Próspero año nuevo 2012
Ein gutes neues Jahr 2012!
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