Sacraments

First Holy Communion

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On the Solemnity of Pentecost we witnessed the celebration of First Holy Communion administered to Roxanne Cadavid, Joseph Cadavid, Dominic Porcoro Jr., and Julianna Porcoro. We congratulate them and their families on this special day.

The new recipients of the Holy Eucharist are welcomed to participate in the life of the parish by serving as altar servers, and in the future, as lectors reading the Word of God.

The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ who is really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body… This is My Blood… (Catechism of the PNCC)

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God Bless Dominic-James and Julianna Theresina

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We congratulate Dominic-James Porcoro Jr. and Julianna Theresina Porcoro on receiving the Sacrament of Baptism on May 15th. They are children of Dominic Porcoro and Jena Wramage. Proud godparents are Dennis Hoffmann and Jennifer Porcoro; Gustavo de Suoza Rocha and Michelle Porcoro-Marino.

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 Dominic and Julianna as the newest members of the Church.

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God Bless Michael Joseph

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On Sunday, May 13th, the Seventh Sunday of Easter, and Mother’s Day, we welcomed the newest member of our parish – Jackson Joseph Rutch through the Sacrament of Baptism. Jackson is the precious son of Michael Joseph Rutch and Elizabeth Lillian (nee Vasquez). Proud godparents were Luis Manuel Vasquez and Maria Molina –Vasquez. We congratulate Rutch and Vasques families, relatives 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.

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God Bless Leila Rose

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We congratulate Leonard William Schaefer and Lidia (Aguilar) Schaefer for on the baptism of their precious daughter, Leila Rose Schaefer on Sunday April 8, 2018. We also congratulate the proud godparents, Daniel Schaefer and Sandralis Barbosa as well as grandparents, members of Schaefer and Aguilar families, relatives and friends. We welcome Leila as the newest member of the Holy Church.

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 Christs’ Church. In baptism we are immersed into the life of Jesus – His death and resurrection.

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God Bless Valentina Rose

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We congratulate Nelson Castillo Jr. and Kiara Marie (Santiago) on the baptism of their precious daughter, Valentina Rose Castillo on Saturday, April 7th. We also congratulate the proud godparents, Brandon Santiago and Isabel Castillo as well as grandparents, members of Castillo and Santiago families, relatives, and friends. We welcome Valentina as the newest member of the Holy Church.

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 Christs’ Church. In baptism we are immersed into the life of Jesus – His death and resurrection.

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Sacrament of Baptism

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On Sunday, February 25th the Baptism, the first part for the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation was conferred upon David Joseph Mazur, son of Christopher Mazur and Rosanna (Bartolomeo) Mazur. Proud godparents were Nicola Bartolomeo and Gabrielle Brown. We congratulate the Mazur and Bartolomeo 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.

David became the newest member of Holy Cross Church. With his presence we continue our service of spreading God’s presence in our community for the past 92 years.

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God Bless Gianna

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On Saturday, December 30th, the Church and our parish welcomed its the newest member, Gianna Soleil Coe, through the Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate Gianna’s parents, Timothy Coe and Giselle (nee Martinez), godparents Stephen Walz and Robin Coe as well as her siblings, relatives and friends. The Sacrament of Baptism regenerates us to a new life of grace, unites us with God, and makes us members of Christs’ Church (Catechism).

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Confirmation 2017

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On Sunday Nov. 19th we witnessed a special celebration, the Sacrament of Confirmation, the completion of the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation administered to nine wonderful, talented, and energetic young people: Natalie, Brianna, Ariana, David, Frank, Neil, Valerie, Gianni and Emily by Bishop Bernard Nowicki. The Mass was celebrated by the Bishop and concelebrated by Fr. Joseph. Deacons David Gaydos and William Gaydos assisted. A reception followed in the parish hall organized and sponsored by the parents. It was truly a joyful celebration!

O God, You sent your Holy Spirit into the hearts of Confirmation students. Inspire them to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct their thoughts and actions. May your grace strengthen them with wisdom from on high, Amen.

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Baptisms and First Holy Communion – Welcome to the Family of Faith

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On Sunday August 27th the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Amanda Leigh Bautista and her son, Liam Hunter Bautista; Proud parents were Patricio Bautista, Maria Rendan and Joseph Bautista, Stephany Bautista. We welcome, with great joy, Amanda and Liam as our new members of our parish and as new members of Christian family. Congratulations to the Bautista and Cox families.

On Sunday September 3rd the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Jordan Isaiah Ketter, son of Darius Ketter and Dayana Cafa; Proud godfather, Donald Whitaker, godmother(s) Zoraida Conception and Ashley Carmichael. Congratulations to the Ketter and Cafa families.

On Sunday August 27, 2017 the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist was administered to two adults Amanda Bautista and David Dziezawiec.

In the Holy Eucharist Jesus Christ is really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body… This is My Blood… (Catechism of the PNCC).

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