Newman FDES Hall/Festa

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Our Newman F D E S queens and families marched at the Santa Clara Festa this morning 👸🏻 🙏🏻✝️

07/15/2026

👑🕊️ The Meaning Behind the Crown of the Festa do Espírito Santo 🕊️👑

The crown is one of the most meaningful symbols of the Festa do Espírito Santo. It is not simply a symbol of royalty or honor — it represents faith, humility, service, and the responsibility to care for others. ❤️

The tradition of the crown is connected to Queen Santa Isabel of Portugal (1271–1336), who is remembered for her deep compassion and generosity. Although she was a queen, she used her position and blessings to serve those in need, sharing with the hungry and helping the less fortunate.

The crown reminds us that true greatness is not found in power, wealth, or status, but in humility and service to others. It represents the idea that those who carry the crown are called to lead with kindness, faith, and a giving heart. 👑

During the Festa do Espírito Santo, the crown is a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s presence among us. It reminds our community of the importance of coming together, sharing our blessings, feeding those in need, and caring for one another. 🕊️🍞

As we celebrate this cherished tradition, may the crown remind us of the values that have been passed down through generations:

❤️ Faith
❤️ Charity
❤️ Humility
❤️ Community
❤️ Service

A crown is not a symbol of power — it is a symbol of service. 👑🕊️

👑If you could describe what the Holy Spirit Crown represents in one word, what would it be?👑❤️

06/25/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our Past President Cathy Azevedo. Please keep her husband Ramiro in your prayers so that he can navigate through this tough time. May she Rest In Peace!

Celebrate the life of Cathy Azevedo, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service (FD504).
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06/01/2026

Newman FDES Pentecost, Sunday 2026 part five

06/01/2026

Newman FDES Pentecost, Sunday 2026 part four

06/01/2026

Newman FDES Pentecost, Sunday 2026 part three

06/01/2026

Newman FDES Pentecost, Sunday 2026 part two

06/01/2026

Newman FDES Pentecost, Sunday 2026 part one

06/01/2026

Newman FDES Saturday night 2026, part 2