Posted: 6/29/2009 11:11:05 PM
Message From: Joseph Cummings
Where are you From: Holy Name Parish, Manhattan

Comments:
Good evening,

I was looking for Father Ginel and came across your website. I just wanted to send a quick note to Father Ginel. He doesn`t seem to have an email address, but if he does, please fwd my message to him.

Thank you

Joe Cummings

Posted: 5/14/2009 5:44:47 PM
Message From: Heather Duffy
Where are you From: Delaware

Comments:
I`m researhing my family geneology and understand that I am desended from Father Duffys sister by way of her son Joesph. I was wondering if there was any personal or public information that might be of practical or nestalogic use. Thank You Heather

Posted: 4/24/2009 12:37:38 PM
Message From: Alan Vargas
Where are you From: Manhattan, NY

Comments:
I know the new pastor there Fr. Peter Pomposello for a year and he is a good person and he is nice and compassion. I like Father Peter very much and he helped me in alot of stuff. I never visited Holy Cross Church but I will be visiting the church soon.

Posted: 4/21/2009 4:27:59 PM
Message From: Peter DeGiglio
Where are you From: Washingtonville, New York

Comments:
I attended Holy Cross from the 2nd through 8th grade from 1958 to 1964. I`m forever grateful for the wonderful education I received. I have to admit - I was a bit of a wise guy and was probably best remembered as a human boxing bag as the dear sisters kept me in line (and likely out of too much trouble!). Thank you Sr. Denise, Sr. Gabriel, Sr. Alexandra. et al. I remember Fr. Greene, Fr. Bill (he took took the altar boys on a wonderful camping trip to the Poconos - and the way he`d come outside to play ball in the "triangle" across from the rectory)and Fr. Henry. A million thanks for wonderful memories.

Posted: 4/8/2009 7:12:26 PM
Message From: Natalie Wright
Where are you From: Soundview, Bronx, New York

Comments:
I have been a member of Holy Cross Church since moving here in 1974. My daughter made her first communion here.  My oldest granddaughter went to the after school program here.  I miss the Friars very much.

Posted: 4/6/2009 11:49:33 AM
Message From: Yaphet Kotto
Where are you From: The Bronx

Comments:
I attended Holy Cross School in the early fifties and was taught by a nun `Mother Christopher` who was the probably the sole reason why I was able to make something of myself. I have starred in almost sixty films from Live and Let Die to Alien, Running Man, Midnight Run, etc..This woman taught me about life and God that I will never forget, so when I became Yaphet Kotto, I have always given credit to her and Holt Cross and the discipline I learned from the one bright spot in Soundview.

Posted: 2/28/2009 4:32:17 PM
Message From: Chris Linne
Where are you From: New Jersey

Comments:

I attended Holy Cross from 5th through 8th grades (1966-1970).
I have many great memories - I`ve been wondering if there have been any reunions.
The website is great - I hope many more Holy Cross alumni visit it.

Posted: 2/22/2009 4:59:20 PM
Message From: Evelyn Nieves Coffie
Where are you From: Bronx /last 19 yrs florida

Comments:

My brother, sister and I attended HC School between 72-80.  They were the best years.  After graduating 8th grade in `79, Fr Perrotti, offered me a P/T job as a receptionist at the Friary.  I spent 4 wonderful years there.  I received my First Communion, Confession, Confirmation and Married at Holy Cross Church(by Fr. Roberto Gonzalez).  I attended Girl Scout meetings in the school cafeteria every Saturday.  One fond memory, was when every Wednesday we walked over to the Convent for a small worship service.  I thought that place was just beautiful.
Most fun I had was being a member of Brother Frank`s Tumblers and being a part of the Turkey Time Tumbling Show every year.  I could go on and on.  I loved every year I was there Sister Lucy Marie in 2nd, Ms. Fazio in 3rd, Ms. Upton in 4th, Sister Edward John in 5th, Brother Dan in 6th, Ms Upton again in 7th and Ms. Olam in 8th.  I loved them all.  I even miss my green/ then brown uniforms.  May the Church/school/parish have many more happy and wonderful years.  I will make sure to attend service when I come up in May to visit my sisters who still live on Soundview by the library.  Thank you for the memories.

Posted: 12/7/2008 10:43:21 AM
Message From: Sheila Francis
Where are you From: Tampa, Florida

Comments:
I was first baptized at Holy Cross in 1970, went to school there from 1976-1983.  I completed my First Communion and confirmation at Holy Cross.  My father Louis Joseph Francis was very active in the church during those years and made sure I was in church all the time.  He has since passed away, however I fondly remember my time spent in church and at school.  God Bless.

Posted: 10/23/2008 11:33:52 AM
Message From: Bishop Dr.Michael A. Frith
Where are you From:

Comments:
Great Church in the Bronx,New York City
 
on Westcheter Ave BX NY
www.familyofchristNY.org

Posted: 9/19/2008 7:17:16 PM
Message From: Jayla Martin
Where are you From: HolyCrossSchool

Comments:

Thank you Mrs. Flanders for teaching me how to write the bets I can, Thank you Mrs. Perez for letting us have a good snack time = ) , Thank you Mrs. Presley I do not know if I spelled your name right but thank you for letting me know when it is time to talk and when not to talk, And finally Mrs.K. I still am in your grade now cause it is still 2008 thank you for every thing. And thank you class mates you rock . WELL BYE.

Posted: 9/6/2008 12:16:05 PM
Message From: Gabriel Espinosa
Where are you From: Saint Peters, Monticello, NY

Comments:
Regarding Father Ginel.....Your Gain, Our Loss!! :( We Miss You Father! Love, Gabriel & Pilar Espinosa....and of course, Shane P.S. Las viejas no paran de chismiar!!!

Posted: 8/7/2008 6:12:37 PM
Message From: Joseph De Jesus
Where are you From: East central Florida

Comments:
I remember when I was enrolled in Holy Cross School and the impact the Sisters of St. Francis and the Francisican friars made on my life.  I live in the Port Saint Lucie area of EastCentral Florida with my lovely wife of nearly 26 years.  I have three grown kids and three dogs as all good things come in 3`s as I recall being taught by those wonderful nuns and lay teachers (as in the Holy Trinity)  The news of the Holy Name Province vacating from Holy cross caught my attention.  I wish I could have been at your farewell celebration and a trip down Memory Lane.  I was a member of the class of 1968 and fondly remember my classmates and my teachers through the years; Sr. Theresa, Sister Catherine George, Miss Moglia, Sister Francine, Mr. Fillicetti, Sister Denise, Mr. Dan Murray, Sister Kevin Joseph, Sister Martina, Miss McLoughlin, Sister Francis de Lourdes, and Sister Francis Joseph.  Among my friends I recall Ralph Elio, Dan Farago, Nelson Negron among many others.  I am working as a manager of Decision Support Services for the Treasure Coast hospitals of HCA, Inc.  If my travels ever bring me back to New York I will take the time to appeasr for a Sunday mass among friends in Christ.

Well thank you for the memory and God bless you all.

Posted: 2/17/2008 6:22:40 AM
Message From: Raymond Francis
Where are you From: Ronkonkoma NY

Comments:
I was so happy to find the Holy Cross site. I lived in Classon Point from about 1939 to Jan.1952.
Although I was Lutheran, most of my reletives and friends were Catholic and I spent some time at Holy Cross. I knew Father Lewis who used to walk the streets every day and we kids would line up at attention out of respect.
(that was a different era).
Of course in those days It was the old building which I still have a picture of.
Many years have come and gone but many great memories of friends and events live in my heart.
Love to all at Holy Cross.

Posted: 1/18/2008 10:04:12 PM
Message From: Daniel Baggott
Where are you From: Albany, NY

Comments:
It is with great warmth and affection that I not only came across the website of the parish I grew up in, but also saw a picture of my graduating class(1967).By the way, that picture is in the temporary church, Holy Cross School Gym, not the old church.
Holy Cross and the friars and sisters were the stability and hope in my young life.Fr. Ed Greene was a friend and Fr. Matthew Gaskin was like a father and a brother.
Thank you fro the life I received and I pray that Jesus will continue to minister His life and hope through this parish.

Posted: 1/13/2008 2:40:00 PM
Message From: Cynthia Roberts
Where are you From: Loxahatchee,Fl

Comments:

• Could you imagine that it has been a year that I am residing with my husband and mother in this rural community.I am trying to get accustomed to adifferent way of life.We were happy to visit and worship with you during the Christmas.I miss you but with the website I visit weekly.May God continue to bless the Holy Cross family.5

Posted: 1/8/2008 10:03:56 AM
Message From: Ricardo Zayas
Where are you From: originally from the Bronx now living in Wake Forest,NC

Comments:
I attended Holy Cross School from 1958 to 1964. I remember Sister Florentine and Sister Antoinette Marie.
A really strong foundation for life was given to me there. I miss Classon Point and the surrounding areas. God Bless.

Posted: 12/22/2006 2:53:14 PM
Message From: Erika Amodio (Gries)
Where are you From: Palm Coast, FL

Comments:
Great site, brought back memories from the late 40`s-early 50`s.  I made my Communion and Confirmation at Holy Cross, and  I remember Father Louis coming to our school, P.S. 107, to escort us to Catechism each week.  As a matter of fact, I just today met someone that also lived in the area and attended Holy Cross. 
Small world.
Warmest wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.

Posted: 12/4/2006 5:31:39 PM
Message From: cassandra thomas
Where are you From: ny now in georgia

Comments:
hi its cassandra
i miss the church and fr todd . i want to go back to holy cross and become an alterserver again. i miss all my family from holy cross and i send my blessings to all.

Posted: 10/30/2006 9:35:09 PM
Message From: Luis Rodriguez, Jr.
Where are you From: Originally from the Bronx, now living in Los Angeles

Comments:
Congrats on the 85th anniversary of the Church. I was at the 75th anniversary celebration during a more happier time in my life. Even though I have moved away, I still remember Holy Cross with fondness and good memories. May God bless you all and good work on the website!

Posted: 10/22/2006 11:22:59 PM
Message From: Carmen Fuentes-Sinclair `70-`78
Where are you From: Bronx

Comments:
I attended Holy Cross in the 1970`s and I have such wonderful memories of attending school, having girl scout meetings in the cafeteria with Mrs.Casanova and also the Knights of Columbus (which my dad was active in) sponsered Christmas parties. Although I now attend St.Raymond`s, Holy Cross is where I made my first Holy Communion and made my confirmation. All of my formative childhood memories revolve around the Holy Cross parish and school. The website is wonderful. Thank you and God Bless the parish. Congratulations on 85 years of guiding and serving the community.

Posted: 10/19/2006 1:21:34 AM
Message From: David Padilla
Where are you From: now living in N.C

Comments:
Haven`t been to Holy Cross in decades but I have always had a special place in my Heart for your church. Saw the photos in the gallery and my heart raced again as always when I see the smiles of old friends and loved ones. U Looked FABULOUS....always in my HEART. MOUSHKIN. 

Posted: 10/9/2006 3:06:49 PM
Message From: Maritza Sanchez
Where are you From: Bronx

Comments:

Dear Fr. Todd,

We (My girls and family) like to thank you for the creation of such a wonderful and resourcefull webpage.  The pictures are just great.  Holy Cross is such a wonderful place to be in and brings so many families together.

God Bless,

Avigail, Gilmari and Maritza

Posted: 9/27/2006 11:04:54 AM
Message From: Aiyisha Daway-Centeno
Where are you From: Bronx, NY

Comments:
Fr. Todd, The website is wonderful. I used to be a devout parishoner of the church until I moved when I was 15. I also went to the school for one year. Looking at the pictures brings so many memories back to me. I always enjoyed attending Mass at Holy Cross. Hopefully I`ll be able to head down to mass one Sunday. God Bless and keep Soundview smiling!!!

Posted: 9/15/2006 1:21:20 PM
Message From: Sr. Mary Lambert
Where are you From: Bronx

Comments:
Fr. Todd, The web site is beautiful. Wonderful Pictures bring back the memories.Enjoy it very much. Need information about the parish you can find it here.
 Thanks, much success

Posted: 9/3/2006 9:44:13 PM
Message From: Luz Mendez
Where are you From: Holy Cross

Comments:

Dios les bendiga:
Los felicito por este página que realmente está muy bonita.  Nosotros, la familia Mendez nos sentimos muy orgullosos de pertenecer a ésta preciosa comunidad.
Sigan adelante y que Dios les siga bendiciendo grandemente.

Wilson & Luz Mendez

Posted: 8/15/2006 7:14:20 AM
Message From: Richard Mansfield
Where are you From: former 5th grade teacher (`99-`01)

Comments:

The website is beautiful. Holy Cross will always be very special to me and my family. I began my teaching career there in 1999 and made some very meaningful friendships. I was proud to return and have my son, Ronan, baptized there in 2004 with Deacon Bello.

I plan on attending the 85th Anniversary Mass. It will be my pleasure to share in a celebration of a parish that has impacted me so much.

Great pictures in the photo gallery!

Posted: 7/31/2006 8:50:50 AM
Message From: Mary Donovan (Collins)(Schuck)
Where are you From: Oneonta, NY

Comments:
Was one of the first 4th graders in new school. Sr. Gabriel Robert was our teacher. Love the site and am planning on attending 85th anniversary Mass. All 10 of us graduated from Holy Cross - will let them know about upcoming celebration.

Mary Donovan

Posted: 7/15/2006 3:12:02 PM
Message From: Jo-ann O`Kleasky
Where are you From: Providence, Rhode Island

Comments:
Holy Cross Church looks like an awesome place.  I was thrilled to see my Godchild Peter Viccione in the new photo posted.  My prayers are with you Peter.
    Love, God Bless
       Auntie Jo-ann

Posted: 7/8/2006 10:50:54 PM
Message From: Penny Cashman
Where are you From: Farmingdale, New York

Comments:
I went all through Holy Cross and so did my mother (Clare O`Neil Cashman). I was the first 4th grade in the new school - very exciting at the time.  My mother was married there in the old church and I received all sacraments at Holy Cross.  We were a tight community then and knew Fr. Edward Greene well. (He was very proud of the new church.)  I`m going to try to get to the reunion mass.  

Posted: 7/6/2006 12:33:50 PM
Message From: Arthur Staudenbaur
Where are you From: San Juan Capistrano, CA

Comments:
My brothers and I attended HCS in the 50`s in the old school and left just when the "new" school was completed. Had geat memories, The school was above the church and we ate lunch in the old convent. Times have changed. The nuns, Sister Marion, Sister Chirstopher etc were strict but good. Wish you continued success. I look forward to visiting next time I`m in N.Y.

Posted: 7/3/2006 3:54:48 AM
Message From: CYNTHIA DOUGLAS
Where are you From: BRONX

Comments:
Dear Fr. Todd,

Holy Cross Church has such a strong sense of community. The people are very friendly and very encouraging in your time of need.

The photos are quite beautiful!

Looking forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,
Cynthia M.Douglas

Posted: 6/28/2006 11:56:20 AM
Message From: Carmen Rivera
Where are you From: Bronx, New York

Comments:
love your website, especially the photos...keep up the good work.  Love my Holy Cross ever since I made a promise to the Lord to attend church every Sunday (its been 12 years), the Lord has been good to me.  Thank you Lord.

Posted: 6/26/2006 6:28:32 PM
Message From: Diana E. Benitez
Where are you From: Bronx, NY

Comments:
I love the pictures of the events; people really project the special Holy Cross spirit!  I`ll visit periodically to keep up with the different groups and activities.
Congratulations, Fr. Todd!

Posted: 6/7/2006 9:11:56 PM
Message From: Angel Ferrer
Where are you From: Holy Cross Parish

Comments:

Great site! Holy Cross. Love the photos.  
God bless you all.

Posted: 6/4/2006 2:37:21 PM
Message From: Anna Lovera
Where are you From: Dominican Republic

Comments:
I would like to thank Holy Cross for it`s dedication to the community at large and the help granted to my grandson, Jacob Lizardo, and family after Hurricane Katrina.

Posted: 6/3/2006 8:45:49 AM
Message From: Elsie Albino
Where are you From: Bronx

Comments:

I am a current and active member of Holy Cross Church.   I am so happy that we finally have a web site.  I am also glad to see messages from prior members of our parish.  I hope that each one of those who posted messages will be able to attend the 85th Anniversary celebration on October 20, 2006 and I hope you will pass this information on to anyone that may not know our e-mail address.  Let them know of the 85th Anniversary Celebration and lets make this it one of the grandest celebrations in the history of Holy Cross Church.  Thank you Fr. Todd for getting it off the ground.
Elsie

Posted: 6/2/2006 9:56:36 PM
Message From: margaret martin
Where are you From: west palm beach, florida

Comments:
went to Holy Cross from 1st to 8th grade.  Graduated in 1950.  Had the best education.  Remember all the nuns I had.  Good memories. I married in 1955 from Holy Cross and then moved to Florida in 1959.  Miss everyone in the Point.  This is a nice web site.  Keep up the good work.

Posted: 5/29/2006 10:36:09 PM
Message From: Frank Lawler
Where are you From: Fort Lauderdale Fla.

Comments:
Attended H.C.S. from 1955 until 1963 We were the 1st 2nd grade class in the new school in 1956.Had great times in that school! Mrs Tuttle was My Great Aunt. She was in many plays at the school.I got Married in the Rectory Chapel in 1967.Would love to attend Church next time i come to N.Y. on vacation.

Posted: 5/29/2006 6:07:51 AM
Message From: emilia wales
Where are you From: teacher at holy cross

Comments:
Father Tod
  I know that I see the children every day at school day. I just want to thank you for this beautiful web site. 
   I specially enjoyed reading the message from the Garcia family. Ms. J. and I miss you and we are glad that they are doing well.
 
  The photos are beautiful.
                                                    Mrs. Wales

Posted: 5/21/2006 9:04:37 AM
Message From: Gary Lugo
Where are you From: Kissimmee, Florida

Comments:
Greetings from a former Holy Cross School student now living in Florida who attended there from 1964 to 1973, which to some may be so long ago, in fact, the turn of the century, but to me it doesn`t seem that far way. This web site brought back many memories for me, good, bad or indifferent, even to the point of recalling the teachers during the years I was there from first to eighth grade: Sister Eucharista (1st); Sister Paul Ann (2nd grade, first time); Mrs. Pascarella (2nd grade, second time); Mrs. Fox (3rd); Sister Ann, formerly Sister Eucharista (4th); Sister Joseph Patricia (5th, she had great stories to tell before the end of the day); Sister Maurice (6th - I really loved her); Jacqueline D`Autolo (7th, English teacher); and Sister Veronica (8th). During my years there, the head priests were Father Edward Green and Father Francis Duffy. And how could I forget our gym teacher, Brother Frank, and the principals during my eight years there: Sister Florentine; Sister Francis Joseph and Sister Roberta Mary. I started at the school a year before the old Holy Cross Church and school combined (erected 1923) was demolished and replaced by the more modern one, which has stood there since 1967, a year before the school annex opened for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Recess at the parking lot called "the black top" playing roundup and a softball games. I made a lot of good friends there, too many to mention, all living in the surrounding areas of Classin Point, Academy Garden, James Monroe and Soundview Houses, etc. I formerly lived in Soundview Houses on Randall Avenue (1958-1969) and Carol Gardens Apartments (1969-1979) on Thieriot and Story Avenues. What a surprise to find former classmate James Bello of sixth, seventh and eighth grade, now the parish deacon. His twin brother, Joseph, came midway in my fifth grade class as well. Yes, those were my days of Holy Cross, and after all these years, and discovering this web site, I`m proud to sign your guest book. Thanks for the memories.

Posted: 5/20/2006 9:13:32 PM
Message From: Linda Sylve-Darby
Where are you From: Yonkers, NY

Comments:
Thanks Fr. Todd for sharing.

Posted: 5/15/2006 5:08:32 PM
Message From: Lora (Wright) Winkelmann
Where are you From: St. Louis, Missouri

Comments:

I was delighted to find this beautiful site. Oh the memories. I was Baptized at Holy Cross and with the exception of 3 years during high school was a parishioner until I married (in Holy Cross) and came here to St. Louis. My Parents were also married in the original church. They and their parents were members from the beginning when the Point was a summer community developing into permanent homes. My brother, Harry and I and many of our cousins graduated from the school. This was in the original building. The "new" school was built after I graduated. The "new" church came after I left. I look forward to "visiting" my home parish many times in the future. God Bless.

Posted: 5/12/2006 1:41:51 PM
Message From: Kenny Garcia
Where are you From: Winchester, Clifornia

Comments:
I was a very active parishoner at Holy Cross for 11 years,before me & my family moved to CALI. Holy cross was my second home as well as the school too. For all who read this & know me I just want to say "THANK-YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFULL MEMORIES I WILL ALWAYS HAVE". This web-site is awesome keep up the good work. Take Care & Be Safe.


Kenny

Posted: 5/12/2006 11:26:56 AM
Message From: Grissel Garcia
Where are you From: French Valley, California

Comments:

To all our Holy Cross Friends and Family,

You all look fabulous!  It`s great to see our home all the way from Cali.  Congratulations on a beautiful web site.  Things are great here, and we are glad to see that the Holy Cross Family continues to grow.  Ken and I hope to see you at the 85th anniversary.

God Bless
The Garcia Family
Ken, Grissel, Bianca and Brandon

Posted: 5/11/2006 6:49:48 PM
Message From: Annberta Gasieski
Where are you From: Alpena, Mi.

Comments:
This has been here home for many years and we have visited her there a few times.  Your church is beautiful and I wisk our parish had a web site like it.  Ann

Posted: 5/9/2006 1:39:33 PM
Message From: Brother John Maganzini, OFM
Where are you From: St Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA

Comments:

Saludos de Boston!

For 13 years Holy Cross was my home!  It is wonderful to be able to `visit` via this beautiful website!  Congratulations...

Holy Cross remains a special place!

Many blessings,
Bro. John Maganzini, OFM

Posted: 5/8/2006 12:42:04 PM
Message From: Pat
Where are you From: Collingswood, NJ

Comments:
Congratulations. 
        This is a terrific website.
Love the photos.

Posted: 5/7/2006 3:50:41 PM
Message From: Jeanette Sanchez
Where are you From: Bronx, New York

Comments:
Love the website.  Great pictures!!!  Let me know if you need help with picture taking in the future.  I`ll be more than happy to assist in anyway.  I`ll continue to snap away.

Thanks

Jeanette Sanchez