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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

On Sunday, March 16th, our parish hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Luncheon. During this event the green grab bags donated by Ed and Beverly Obssuth were part of the celebration. Penni and Ed were in charge of the drawing, giving us moments of laughter and fun. The drawings of the basket of cheer donated by the Adoration Society and 50/50 took place at the end of our celebration. We thank those who came on Saturday and decorated the hall and prepared meals for St. Patrick’s Luncheon; David and Ed Obssuth, Jim Cimmino, Penni Lazor, Fran Cuccinello, Elaine Rotsaert, Stacey Banta, Marietta Erhardt and anyone who served, cleaned after and in any shape or form helped to organize this great social event.

Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Much of what is known about Saint Patrick comes from the Declaration, which was allegedly written by Patrick himself. It is believed that he was born in Roman Britain in the fourth century, into a wealthy Romano-British family. His father was a Christian deacon and his grandfather a priest. According to the Declaration, at the age of sixteen, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Ireland.  It says that he spent six years there working as a shepherd and that during this time he found God. The Declaration says that God told Patrick to flee to the coast, where a ship would be waiting to take him home. After making his way home, Patrick went on to become a priest. According to tradition, Patrick returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. The Declaration says that he spent many years evangelizing in the northern half of Ireland and converted thousands. — per Wikipedia

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God Bless Theodore Francis

On Sunday, March 23rd, the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Theodore Francis Lambright son of Nathan and Rachel. Proud godparents were avid Merson and Jill Mueller. We congratulate the Lambright and Merson families as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion.

As God made the covenant with his people so through Baptism, Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers. As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, with the symbol of the cross, Theodore was marked to receive the new life in the Lord. As the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave new life and led to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help Theodore to grow in Christian faith.

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God Bless Mila Rose

On Sunday Jan. 26, 2025 The Holy Cross Church welcomed the newest member. Precious girl, Mila Rose Bitondo, daughter of Anthony and Romona received the Sacrament of Baptism at 11 am Holy Mass. We congratulate her parents, proud godparents Mark and Sabrina as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion.

As God made the covenant with his people so through Baptism, Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers. As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, with the symbol of the cross, Mila was marked to receive the new life in the Lord. As the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave new life and led us to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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Christmas Eve Holy Mass with Youth

On Christmas Eve at 4 pm we traditionally celebrated Holy Mass with our youth participation. They wear costumes of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, Three Kings, Angels and a Little Lamb. The youth served as altar servers, read the Holy Scriptures, and sang together with participants of the Mass the Silent Night with lighted candles.

We thank the youth, parents, School of Christian Living teachers, Ms. Natalie and Mr. Paul and all who helped to celebrate the Birth of Jesus in such a joyful and meaningful way.

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