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Easter Sunday and Swienconka Baskets

The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 AM.

After Mass, Father Madej will bless Swienconka baskets containing the Easter food that parishioners traditionally share on Easter morning.

A Typical Swienconka Basket
Breakfast on Easter Morning

Bring your food in a basket lined and covered with clean linen or cotton towels. A typical swieconka basket contains:

  • Hard-boiled eggs (pisanki). Symbols of life and rebirth
  • Sausage (kielbasa), ham and/or smoked bacon.
  • Paschal lamb. It can be made of butter, cake or even plaster. It is the centerpiece of the meal. Christ is seen as the “Lamb of God.”
  • Horseradish/pepper. They symbolize the bitter herbs of the Passover and the Exodus.
  • Salt. Joins bread in Polish tradition as a sign of hospitality.
  • Bread. Christ is  “the Bread of Life.”
  • Vinegar. Symbolizes the gall given to Christ at the crucifixion.
  • Wine. Symbolizes the blood of sacrifice spilled by Christ at the crucifixion.

Traditions vary from family to family and have changed with each passing generation. Some families allow children to place chocolate into the basket. A colorful ribbon and sometimes sprigs of greenery are often attached.

Come join us in this meaningful tradition that celebrates rebirth and renewal.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Another great meal from Holy Cross!

Come enjoy the most delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner you ever ate!

Menu: Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rye bread, dessert, and beverage.   All home made.

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 4:30 to 7:00 PM

Where: Holy Cross National Catholic Church
3690 Armstrong Road, Lakeland/Camillus, NY 13209

Donation: Adults -  $9.00,  Seniors (65 and over) – $8.00,  Children (4-12) – $5.00

For more information: 315 468-6140

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Spaghetti Dinner

Eat hearty on a cold winter night with a hot, home-made spaghetti dinner: pasta, meat sauce, Italian bread, salad, dessert, and a beverage.

Where: Holy Cross National Catholic Church Parish Hall, 3590 Armstrong Road, Camillus/Lakeland, NY 13209

When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Donation: Adults: $8.00; Seniors 65 and over: $7.00; Children 4-12: $5.00.

For more information: Call 315 468-6140.

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Roast Pork Dinner

Start off the New Year with a delicious home-cooked roast pork dinner.  With the pork, you will get salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, kapusta (sauerkraut), a vegetable, dessert,  and a beverage.  Come and join us for hot food and warm fellowship. 

Location: Holy Cross National Catholic Church Parish Hall, 3690 Armstrong Road,  Camillus, New York  13209 (off State Fair Boulevard)

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010

Time: 4:30 to 7:00 PM

Donation: $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages four through twelve

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Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

Location: Holy Cross National Catholic Church Hall, 3690 Armstrong Rd. Lakeland,       NY    13209

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009

Time: 4:30 to 7:00 PM

Donation: $8.00 for adults; $4.00 for children 6-12 years.

chick&biscuit plateTake a break from your hectic Christmas shopping and enjoy Pat’s delicious Chicken & Biscuit dinner. You’ll get the entree, a vegetable, dessert, and a beverage.

crushiki

After dinner, you can shop for home made Christmas baked goods including chrusciki!

If you can’t  come on Saturday, we’ll be serving again on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:oo PM.

Map

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Free Spaghetti Dinner with Food Pantry Donation

Bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry and enjoy a free spaghetti dinner.
Bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry and enjoy a free spaghetti dinner.

Holy Cross Church is offering a free spaghetti dinner to each person who donates a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry.  Satisfy your hunger by helping to feed the hungry in our community.   We hope to show the community that we live our faith by reaching out in ways that benefit us all.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009

Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location: Holy Cross Parish Hall, 3690 Armstrong Road, Lakeland, NY 13209

For more information, call:  315 468-6140 (Steve or Pat Zalewski) or 315 488-0104 (Carol Rightnour)

Holy Mass will be celebrated before dinner at 11:00 AM.

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2009 Fall Community Picnic – A Beautiful Day

Our picnic was a great success! The weather was a bit cloudy at first, but no rain and bright sunshine as the afternoon went on. That, the great food, and Polka Stony’s music kept everything upbeat. The food was so popular this year that, by 3:30 – a half hour before the event was scheduled to end – we started to run out of golumki, potato and cabbage pierogi, and haluski!  We’ll have to make more for next time.

These folks chose to eat inside our new Parish hall.
These folks chose to eat inside our new Parish hall.
The food must be great if the kids like it!
The food must be great if the kids like it!

Grateful thanks go to our visitors and patrons. It was so good to see all of you. Lots of new faces and lots of loyal repeaters.  You make this event fun and worthwhile.

The raffles were a big hit. Thanks to Bobbi Lasinski (grocery bag raffle) and Sue Bednarek (Chinese auction).  And, we did very well on the bake sale.  Kudos to Maryanne Greenfield and our volunteer bakers.

This year was the first time our Parish made our own potato pierogi. Credit goes to our Pierogi Pinchin’ Society: Pat Zalewski, Jennifer Fragola, Richard Zalewski, Helen Stasiak, Maryanne Greenfield, Deb Kolonko, Sue Prince, Sue Bednarek, Bobbi Lasinski, Linda Klusek, Lynne Kazinetz, Carol Rightnour, and Father Senior Madej.

Pat Z, Deb K, Lynne K, and Helen S fill and stuff pierogi.
Linda K, Pat Z, Deb K, Lynne K, and Helen S fill and stuff pierogi.
Bobbi L, Sue B, Maryanne G, and Sue P round out the crew.
Bobbi L, Sue B, Maryanne G, and Sue PÂ round out the crew.

Dave Greenfield and Rick Navatka kept the cars in line in the parking lot. And let’s not forget our outdoor set-up and tear-down crew: Dave Greenfield, Steve Zalewski, Richard Zalewski, and John Lasinski.

Our kitchen crew kept that great food coming: Joe Kolonko, Pat Zalewski, Jen Fragola, Carol Rightnour, Bill Ostroski,Jr., and J. J. Kolonko. And, our food servers were busy just about all afternoon: Deb Kolonko, Sue Prince, Lynne Kazinetz, Weisia Madej, J. J. Kolonko, and Joe Kolonko.

Our patrons get in line for our great food.
Our patrons get in line for our great food.

Maureen Navatka, Pat Zalewski, and Carol Rightnour took food orders and cash, and Richard Zalewski manned the drinks table.

Our welcomers and greeters said “hello,” “come back again,” and helped folks find what they needed:  Bobbi and John Lasinski, and Steve Zalewski.

A big Thank You goes to Rick Navatka for driving to Pennsylvania the Saturday before the picnic to pick up the great kielbasa that everyone raves about.

Father Sr. Madej kept up our spirits, told us we could do it, and gave us the support we needed.

If I forgot anyone’s contribution, please let me know and I’ll add it.  You are all terrific.

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Annual Fall Community Picnic

Enjoy great food, music, and family fun at our annual Fall Community Picnic!

Father Madej and friends enjoy coffee and conversation at last year's picnic.
Father Madej and friends enjoy coffee and conversation at last year's picnic.

When: Sunday,  September 13, 2009

Holy Mass is at 11:00 AM; Picnic runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Where: Holy Cross National Catholic Church Grounds

3690 Armstrong Road, Camillus, NY  (near Lakeland: see map below)

Food:

  • Homemade pierogi (both potato and cabbage)
  • Homemade golumki (“pigs in a blanket”)
  • Kielbasa (Polish sausage)
  • Kapusta (Polish sauerkraut)
  • Salt potatoes
  • Haluski (noodles, cabbage, and butter)
  • Hamburgers and hotdogs (with all the fixings)
  • Soft drinks, bottled water, coffee, tea
  • Homemade deserts
  • Ice cream

Raffles: Chinese auction; 50-50, Mystery Bags, etc.

Entertainment: DJ: Polka Stoney

DJ Polka Stoney
DJ Polka Stoney

Map:

Location of Holy Cross National Catholic Church

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Holy Cross Food Booth at Solvay Field Days

Our booth last year at this event was a big hit, so this year we’re adding

Golumki to our menu:

Pierogi

Kielbasi Sandwiches

Polish Cabbage (sauerkraut)

This is a major fund-raiser for Holy Cross Church as well as an opportunity to participate in an annual community event.  Come and have some great home-made Polish food!

Thursday and  Friday (Aug. 6 & 7): 4:00 – 11:00  PM

Saturday (Aug. 8): 1:00  – 11:00 PM

For more information, contact us through our website or call Steve Zalewski (315) 468-6140.

Map to Woods Road Park, Solvay, NY:woods rd park

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