John's Christening

On Saturday, October 13, 2012 John Michael officially became a Roman Catholic. 

The ceremony was held at 2pm in the Church of St. Aidan's. The same priest that married Michael and me performed the sacrament for John,  Father Thomas Tassone.

John and the Proud Papa- Mike

Pictures during the ceremony:

From left to right: Gino Giunta (Godfather), Mama G (me), Father Thomas Tassone, Baby John, Michelle Camarneiro (Godmother), and Papa G

Father Thomas Tassone blesses John and goes a little overboard with the holy water and sacramental oil.

Johnny loves baths, but for some reason he hates water in his face. Holy water ended up in face and the crankiness ensued......

 He survived for pictures.

 Johnny's Godparents

Johnny's Grandparents

 From left to right: Salvatore Giunta, Margaret Giunta, Mike, Me, John, Luz Minino, and Arquimedes Mota.

Johnny's Aunts and Uncles

From left to right: Christopher Giunta, Gino Giunta, Mike, Me, John, Blanca Chien, Maura Daroczy, Irene Mota Shaffer, and Monica Estevez. Interesting- Mike provides the uncles and I provide the aunts.

 From left to right: Mike, me, John, John's Great-Grandmother Yuya, and John's Great-Aunt Pimpa.

Where there is food and drink, there is a party! We were very pleased to have celebrated this special occasion with our close family and friends. Thank you all for making this a magical day!