Parish Life

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Pomante

On Friday October 10th the Sacrament of Marriage took place at Holy Cross Church between Emily Elizabeth Gaydos and Christopher Brian Pomante. The proud parents of the bride were Deacon David and Laurie Gaydos; the proud parents of the groom were George and Patricia Pomante; Maid/Man of Honor: Bethany Squillante/Scott Gaydos; Best Man: Mark Pisco.

St. Paul says, …Marriage is a great mystery that reflects Jesus’s unconditional and perpetual love for the members of His church. To that mystery each married couple is called – to unconditionally love each other in happy moments and in any times of challenge. Marriage is a little bit of a crazy “contract” in that it is an unconditional promise not knowing what the future brings, having trust and faith in Christ’s love and the support of Christian community. In God’s eyes, marriage is the foundation of His society. We see marriage at the beginning of creation, at the beginning of Jesus ministry and on last pages of the bible as the vision of eternal life…

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The Sacrament of Confirmation

On Sunday, November 9th, our Bishop ordinary, the Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki confirmed:

  • Lina Dian Savina Abdelfatah, Patron Saint – Bl. Savina Petrilli, Sponsor – Angela Sanita-Soto
  • Pamela Michelle Angela Caceres, Patron Saint – St. Angela Merici, Sponsor – Juan Pablo Caceres
  • Anthony Steve James the Greater Caceres, Patron Saint – St. James the Greater, Sponsor – Sabina Duma
  • Ned Elias Leo the Great Kiame, Patron Saint – St. Leo the Great, Sponsor – Angel Aldas
  • Kimberly Vanessa Elizabeth Matute, Patron Saint – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Sponsor – Manuel Chunchi

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a very important step in your youth’s religious education. Confirmation is the sacrament through which we receive gifts of the Holy Spirit to make us soldiers of Christ, ready to profess our faith in word and deed. The minister of confirmation is the bishop. The bishop confirms by laying of hands on the person to be confirmed and anointing the forehead in the form of the cross with Holy Chrism. The bishop says: “I sign you with the sign of the cross and I confirm you with the Chrism of Salvation in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Catechism). The confirmation imprints on our soul sacramental character, which entitles us to strength needed to show our faith in word and deed. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the completion of baptism, because we are strengthen to live a Christian life within the Church and defend its truths.

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God bless Alexander Michael

Alexander Michael Lambright son of Nathan Lambright and Rachel (nee Merson) was baptized on Sunday, November 2nd. The proud godparents are David Merson and Jill Merson. We congratulate grandparents, relatives and friends. Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the life of the children of God; It configures the person to Christ and obliges the Christian to share in the Church’s apostolic and missionary activity.

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God Bless Ryan Richard — Regenerated in Christ

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On September 7th we welcomed Ryan Richard Petruzelli, son of Adam Petruzzelli and Carolyn Petruzzelli (nee Hrinuk) as new member of the Church through the Waters of Regeneration in the Sacrament of Baptism. The proud Godparents are Mark Petruzzelli and Amanda Marotta. Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the life of the children of God; It configures the person to Christ and obliges the Christian to share in the Church’s apostolic and missionary activity.

We congratulate Ryan’s parents, Godparents, family members and friends on this special event.

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God bless you Noah James

We welcomed a new member into our Christian family through the waters of regeneration on Sunday, August 10th. Noah James Calo, son of Robert Calo and Waleska (nee Arroyo) received the Sacrament of Baptism. The proud godparents were Joseph and Michele Castaldo. Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the life of the children of God; It configures the person to Christ and obliges the Christian to share in the Church’s apostolic and missionary activity. We congratulate Noah James’ parents, godparents, family members and friends on this special event.

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God bless Alyson Julin

On Sunday, May 25th our parish welcomed Alyson Julin Matute Pauta, the precious daughter of Wilian and Maria Matute (Pauta), who was regenerated and incorporated in the Christian family in the Sacrament of Baptism. The proud godparents were Wilian Mendoza and Claire Centrella. We congratulate Matute and Paute families, relatives and friends.

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Congratulation to the Community of Woodland Park!

We thank those parishioners of Holy Cross Church who participated in the Centennial of Woodland Park parade on May 17th. You represented our parish proudly, carrying the church sign, flags, distributing candies and church flyers. We enjoyed so beautiful weather after a few rainy days; but most especially fellowship and the opportunity to meet several organizations, businesses, civic authorities, and individuals from our community.

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Parish Committee 2014

On Sunday, April 27th Holy Cross’s new Parish Committee members took their oath to serve for the well-being of the parish and our Holy Church. Congratulations to all those newly installed.

From the left: Hughie Vickerilla – Trustee, Richard Daum – Treasurer, Lynn Imperiale – Parish Committee Chairperson, Paul Murphy – Trustee, Edward Obssuth – Trustee, Fr. Joseph Cyman – Pastor, Dominick Bucci – Trustee, Bob Sleece – Vice Chairman, Deacon William Gaygos. Not present were Claire Centrella – Trustee and Alexandra Lazor – Trustee.
From the left: Hughie Vickerilla – Trustee, Richard Daum – Treasurer, Lynn Imperiale – Parish Committee Chairperson, Paul Murphy – Trustee, Edward Obssuth – Trustee, Fr. Joseph Cyman – Pastor, Dominick Bucci – Trustee, Bob Sleece – Vice Chairman, Deacon William Gaygos. Not present were Claire Centrella – Trustee and Alexandra Lazor – Trustee.

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God Bless Davis Hector

On Sunday April 27th we joyfully celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism for Davis Hector Taeyang Chang, son of David and Priscilla (Pagan) Chang and welcomed him to the Christian family during the celebration of Holy Mass at 11 AM. The proud godparents were: Luke Midgley and Elyse Norton. We congratulate Davis Hector’s parents, grandparents, relatives and friends on this joyful occasion.

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