10/21/2026
A Heartfelt Thank You to Cynthia Emiliano đź’™
After years of endless dedication to Our Lady of Grace CYO Sports program, Cynthia Emiliano has decided to step down as Parish Athletic Representative. Although this was not an easy decision for Cynthia, it was one she spent a great deal of time pondering and praying over. Ultimately, she felt it was time to make the decision that was best for herself and her family, and we respect and support her decision.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Cynthia for her countless hours of hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to OLG Sports. As a volunteer PAR, Cynthia devoted countless hours of her own time to ensuring that our sports program continued to grow and thrive. Her role went far beyond simply organizing a program. It required patience, sacrifice, compassion, and a genuine love for our children and community. She gave so much of herself behind the scenes, often without recognition, because she truly cared about making OLG Sports a positive and rewarding experience for everyone involved. Additionally we want to thank her husband Carlos and their daughters for the innumerable hours of tireless volunteerism including entire weekends in the gym and evenings at the fields.
When Cynthia first took over as PAR, OLG Sports consisted of solely OLG soccer. Through her dedication, determination, and hard work, she helped bring basketball back to the program and eventually introduced volleyball as well. Her efforts helped expand opportunities for our children and allowed more of them to experience the joy, teamwork, friendships, and life lessons that come with participating in sports. These accomplishments did not happen overnight. They were the result of countless hours of planning, problem-solving, and commitment to making the program better for our families.
Cynthia has been an important part of what OLG Sports is today, and her contributions have left a lasting impact on our program and the many families who have been part of it over the years. Running a volunteer program of this size takes an incredible amount of time, patience, and heart, and Cynthia gave all of that and so much more. Her dedication and the foundation she helped build will not be forgotten.
While we are saddened to see her leave, we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for OLG Sports. We hope Cynthia knows how much her time, effort, and sacrifices have meant to this community. She will be sincerely missed, not only for all she did for the program, but also for the passion and care she brought to it.
Thank you, Cynthia, for your years of service, your dedication, and the love you poured into OLG Sports. We wish you and your family nothing but happiness and the very best in this next chapter. You will always be appreciated for the difference you have made.
With our sincere gratitude,
The OLG Athletic Directors, volunteers & families.
Once a Blue Knight, Always a Blue Knight.
