May 15, 2012 > Flores De Mayo/Santacruzan celebrated at Old Mission San Jose
Flores De Mayo/Santacruzan celebrated at Old Mission San Jose
Submitted By Madelane Ramos
The Filipino Community of St Joseph/ Old Mission San Jose (TFCSJ) in Fremont will celebrate Flores De Mayo and the Santacruzan event. This Festival is one of the most celebrated religious Filipino traditions in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It showcases our culture's devotion to her and also commemorates the finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena and her son. Emperor Constantine.
TFCSJ will be celebrating this event for the whole month of May, dedicating every 12:30 Sunday mass. This Marian celebration will be highlighted by the Santacruzan event on Saturday May 19. Our event begins with a procession at 10 a.m. at the Old Mission San Jose Church; Eucharistic celebration at 11 a.m.
Those interested in participating are asked to contact Madie Ramos at (650) 7961078 |