Sacraments

God Bless Jylixa

We congratulate Jylixa Lopez who received Holy Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, June 28th. Julixa was baptized in the parish and is a faithful youth of the parish. We express our congratulations to her parents, relatives and friends. 

In order to accommodate all First Holy Communion family members the celebrations will continue for the next two weeks.  

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God bless Benson Jessie

On Sunday, September 22nd the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Benson Jessie LaPorta, son of Christopher La Porta and Cynthia (nee Crespo). Proud godparents were Edwin Crespo and Sabrina Cardona. We congratulate LaPorta, Crespo families, and their friends on on this special occasion. 

The Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation is the foundation of our Christian faith, is a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s body – His Church.  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, Benson 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 lead to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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God Bless Gianina

On Saturday, September 20th the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Gianina  Pomales, daughter of Steven Pomales and Melissa (nee Torres), Proud godparents were Luis and Jacqueline Monroe. We congratulate Pomales, Torres, and Monroe families on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation is the foundation of our Christian faith, is a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s body – His Church. 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, Gianina 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 lead to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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God Bless Our Confirmands

On Sunday, September 15th at 11 am Holy Mass the Sacrament Of Confirmation was administered by Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki, Bishop of the Central Diocese of PNCC. The candidates below were confirmed and their sponsors participated in the ceremony along with family members and friends. After the Mass the reception took place in the parish hall. We congratulate all new Confirmands and we wish them that they will use the gifts of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives as well as for the well-being of our Holy Cross Church – Fr. Joseph Cyman, Pastor

CONFIRMANDS: 

  • Jean, Michael Agudelo, Sponsor: Jaylene Esteves
  • Janiris, Mary Aqudelo, Sponsor: Julisa Gomez 
  • Dominika, Lucy Fidurska, Sponsor: Sabina Kosiorowski 
  • Marcella, (Mother) Theresa Galindo,Sponsor: Melissa Torres 
  • Diego, Martin (de Porres) Hill, Sponsor: Natalie Valenzuela
  • Christopher, Anthony (of Padua) LaPorta, Sponsor: Edwin Crespo 
  • Mary, Mary Magdalene Lavella, Sponsor: Janet Andrews 
  • Declan, Anthony (of Padua) Maher, Sponsor: Ryan Maher 
  • Dominic, Matthew Porcoro Sr., Sponsor: Deacon Bill Gaydos 
  • Dominic, Peter Porcoro Jr.,Sponsor: Al Marino 
  • Dean-James, Anthony (of Padua) Sobolewski, Sponsor: Dennis Hofmann 

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God Bless William Parker

The parishioners of Holy Cross Church witnessed the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, August 25th administered to William Parker Estrella, son of David and Marie Estrella. Proud godparents were Santiago Estrella and Patricia Traugh.  We congratulate the Estrella and Kultenios families as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation is the foundation of our Christian faith, is a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s body – His Church.

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, David 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 lead to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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God Bless Matthew

On Sunday, July 14th, Matthew A. Camacho received the Sacrament of Baptism. Matthew is the son of Maykel Camacho – Cardenas and Stacey (nee Teran).  Proud godparents were Brendan Teran and Mary C. Hernandez. We congratulate the Camacho and Teran families as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation is the foundation of our Christian faith, is a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s body – His Church.

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, Matthew 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 lead to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith. Congratulation!

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God Bless Our First Communicants

We congratulate the following students: Jean Agudelo, Janiris Agudelo, Michael Herrera, Matthew Herrera, Maya Herrera, Alberto Sanchez, Dean Sobolewski, and Brian Zuniga who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 19th at the 11 am Holy Mass. We thank their parents for their support by supporting these youth and children in their lessons. A special thank you is addressed to Ms. Mary Vitaletti for providing most of the lessons for the students. Her time and commitment are truly appreciated.

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God Bless Ailani Isabella

Ailani Isabella daughter of Raul and Priscilla (Zavala) Figueroa was baptized. Proud godparents were: William Fuentes and Ana Zavala We congratulate the Figueroa, and Zavala families as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation is the foundation of our Christian faith, is a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s body – His Church.

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God bless Milania Rose

Milania Rose Santos, was baptized on Palm Sunday, April 14th. The daughter of William Santos and Samantha (Gonzalez) Santos. Proud godparents were Elias Feliz and Beverly Montes. We congratulate Santos and Gonzalez families as well as grandparents and friends on this special occasion. 

The Sacrament of Baptism is the foundation of our Christian faith, it is a gateway to life in the Spirit and the door that gives access to other sacraments. It regenerates us to a new life of grace, unites us with God, and makes us members of Christ’s Church. In baptism we are immersed into the life of Jesus – His death and resurrection. We welcome Milania as the newest member of our parish.    

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