In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with an ever deeper love. We become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in the Church’s mission. Through the waters of Baptism, sin is forgiven and the new Christian, having died with Christ, rises to new and everlasting life with God. 

Children under five:
Any parent or adult wishing to have their child baptized must complete this form and return it to: Joan T. Prenty  |  [email protected]  |  929-423-9539

Parents should take a baptismal preparation class and provide a sponsor certificate from the godparent's home parish. 

Baptisms at Holy Cross or St. John the Baptist are private and usually take place Saturday mornings or midafternoons.

If you are jot a member of Holy Cross-St. John the Baptist, please obtain a letter of release from your home parish.

The Sacrament of Marriage is the divine call and vocation to show forth the love of God in the love of husband and wife for each other. The bride and the groom at the wedding are themselves the “ministers” of this sacrament. For Roman Catholics, a priest or deacon must witness the marriage with two other witnesses that are usually fulfilled by the best man and maid of honor.

To inquire about the sacrament of marriage, pleace contact Joan Prenty, our director of sacramental preparation.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an experience of God’s forgiving love that not only absolves us from past failures but, more importantly, provides God an opportunity to gift us with grace to make better choices in our future. This sacrament also provides an individual with an opportunity, in absolute confidentiality, to discuss particular areas of personal concern with a priest.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
SATURDAY: 3:00-3:45 PM  
WEEKDAYS: 7:30-8:00 AM & 2:00-4:00 PM

HOLY CROSS
SATURDAY: 3:30-4:15 PM

The anointing of the sick focuses on the possibility of spiritual or physical healing, but other aspects of the person’s health also are considered. Many times, the spiritual healing is far more dramatic than the physical healing, and sometimes there is an increased ability to accept the physical illness and its suffering.

You may arrange an anointing of the sick by contacting our parish offices. 

The death of a loved one, whose life has been a major part of our own, can be a soul-wrenching experience. We need help to find ways to carry on with our lives.

The Catholic Church has sacred rituals that help us deal with the death of a loved one. These rituals, by invoking our Christian faith, give due honor to the deceased and also bring comfort to those who grieve. The principal Catholic ritual on behalf of the deceased is the Funeral Mass, which concludes with the prayers of Final Commendation. 

If you wish to have to have a Funeral Mass of Memorial Service for you loved one at Holy Corss-St. John the Baptist, please inform your funeral home director of your intention. They will contact the parish to arrange the details.