On Sunday June 21, 2009, Holy Cross Parish of Syracuse, NY celebrated the dedication of its new parish hall. There is no way to describe the joy experienced during the mass and banquet.
Holy Mass was celebrated by our diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Anthony Mikovsky. Co-celebrants included our Prime Bishop, Robert Nemkovich; our pastor, Fr. Sr. Walter Madej; our former pastor, Dennis Ruda; Reverend Jack Kissel of Solvay United Methodist Church; Fr. Marion Pociecha, Fr. Stanley Bilinski, Fr. Rafal Dadello, and Deacon Jim Konicki Our acolyte John J. Kolonko assisted.
After he blessed the new hall, Bishop Mikovsky and the rest of our guests enjoyed a delicious meal, inspiring speakers and music, and delightful company. We were pleased to receive so many compliments on the hall.
We are so thankful to our generous and hardworking parishioners for their support; our Parish Committee for its leadership; our contractor, Larry Komuda for his skill and generous efforts; the YMS of R; Liz Kotula and Mike and Sue Bednarek for a new commercial stove; and to Pelligra Moving Company for donating furniture, a refrigerator, and their moving services. Many other parish members and friends made special gifts and donated their time and hard work to support the building of the hall. We thank them all.
