Church of the Most Holy Crucifix

If I am not mistaken, this is actually the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel that has been the designated church for the Philippine apostolate in NYC. Now, don’t ask me why church leaders have decided to assign this tiny, chapel-​like church to the laity who are mostly from the Philippines… I have no idea. I’ve seen something similar. For example, the Roman Catholic church leadership has assigned a church in my former neighborhood in Stapleton, Staten Island to be for those among the Korean community — and I don’t see that many Koreans living in the neighborhood. Now, I think that’s basically where the major problem comes from and why we can’t expect this place to be filled up by devotees and religious from the NYC & nearby areas and who are Philippine descent. As it is, the place needs more attention & more active participation from any one who likes to do religious activities within the confines of this small church. And every time I find myself here, I get the chance to enjoy having hot meals with others who attend the events held in the church, which events are very helpful to build stronger communities. You can definitely do networking here, if you’re into such activities, too. I have no major complaints about this church. It looks old, as in really OLD. But you’d notice updates that are continuously being made by those who show up in this church. And I’m glad it’s at least 2 blocks away from the Grand St stop of the Brooklyn-​bound B and D trains, which somehow makes the place accessible.