The annual retreat for the clergy of the Central Diocese took place from Tuesday, August 16th through Thursday, August 18th at Villa of Our Lady in Mt. Pocono, PA. The Retreat Master was the Rt. Rev. John Mack.
On Sunday July 24, 2016 our parish witnessed Sacrament of Baptism welcoming Isabella Rose Mazur into the family of faith and the newest member of our parish. Isabella is the precious daughter of Christopher David Mazur and Rosanna (nee Bartolomeo). Proud godparents were, Jeff and Mara Mazur. We congratulate parents, godparents, grandparents relatives and friends on this special occasion.
Woodland Park Mayor Keith Kazmark offered homage to the founders and current parishioners of our parish on our 90th Anniversary through the proclamation copied below.
We wish to congratulate our altar servers who received certificates of recognition for their time in practicing and serving at Holy Masses for our parish on Sunday, June 12th. Their service is truly appreciated.
We wish to congratulate children of School of Christian Living who received perfect, good, and participation awards for the 2015-16 school year on Sunday June 12th. They also received certificates and Barnes and Noble gift cards. Congratulations!
We also express a special thank you to our teachers, Mrs. Donna Maher and Mrs. Claire Centrella and volunteer, Nayef Kiame for their dedication in teaching our children Christian way of life.
Valerie Vance – perfect attendance Aedan Vance – perfect attendance Gianni Maher – perfect attendance Declan Maher – perfect attendance Natalie Cyman – perfect attendance Nicholas Gizzi – good attendance Gabriel Iudici Flax – good attendance Jeremiah Espinal – good attendance Chris Galindo – good attendance Daniel Galindo – good attendance Athena Galindo – good attendance Marcella Galindo – good attendance Jazlyn Batista – participation award Jaylin Batista – participation award Kaylanie Noriega – participation award Kianni Noriega – participation award Rash Babaran – participation award Jayden Estacio – participation award Omar Abdelfattah – participation award Lina Abdelfattah – participation award Ned Kiame – participation award Neil Kiame – participation award Diego Hills – participation award
On Sunday, June 5th, Dillon Matthias Trep-Rapavi and Ryan Jonathan Trep-Rapavi received Sacrament of Baptism. Proud godparents are George M. Trep. Jr. and Michelle L. Trep. We congratulate Dillon’s and Ryan’s parents Anthony D. Rapavi and Amy S. Trep, family members and friends on this special occasion.
We congratulate Fernando Daniel Galindo and Jennifer (Torres) who received the Sacrament of Matrimony on Saturday, May 28th. The Best Man was Alfonso Ocasio and Lissette M. Ruiz was the Maid of Honor. We congratulate Fernando’s and Jennifer’s parents, family members, and friends.
On Sunday, May 6th our confirmation students Aida Llanos, Rosa Llanos, and Aby Eid along with Fr. Joseph visited and helped residents of St. Joseph’s Home in Totowa. It is wonderful to see young people doing volunteer service as part of their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
From left: Christian Galindo, Oby Eid, Daniel Galindo, Rana Mikhail and Jasmine Garcia.