Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (C.P.D.E.S. Hall)

Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (C.P.D.E.S. Hall) Open for Portuguese events and we are open to almost any type of rentals. Please be in touch with us.@831-423-7753 The most seriously hit was the Island of Pico.

The Portuguese Hall was founded by Portuguese People from all over the Azores Island, Madeira, Mainland Portugal and Portuguese town to keep their believes of the Holy Ghost and pass it down to their children. You will find a Portuguese Festa every weekend starting in the month of May until late October, of each year. The Portuguese believe in the Holy Ghost and what Queen Isabel has done for them

. Some Portuguese Halls or Community has been around for more than 130 years. This is the story of the PORTUGAL'S QUEEN ELIZABETH
The original Holy Ghost Feast was held during the reign of Elizabeth (Isabel) of Portugal, who lived from 1271 to 1336. She was known as a peacemaker and as "The Holy Queen" who was devoted to the Holy Spirit. She built a church dedicated to the name of the Holy Spirit in Lisbon and often demonstrated her devotion to her people and their well-being. There are many stories of the Queen's piety and service, but the dearest to the Portuguese people of the Azores is the one explaining their devotion to Queen Elizabeth and the Holy Ghost. In the 13th century, the Azores Islands suffered from many violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The people of these Azores Islands could not survive the drought, crop failures, and famine that now plagued them. They gathered together in prayer to the Holy Ghost for help. On the morning of Pentecost Sunday, there was a great rising sun, and the people of these islands saw in the sunrise a ship coming into the Port of Fayal. This ship was laden with necessities of life. The food was distributed among the people of the various islands, and they were very grateful that their prayers had been answered. When their Queen heard of this providence, she organized a solemn procession in honor of the Holy Ghost. Accompanied by her maids she carried her Crown through the streets of Lisbon to the cathedral, where she left it on the altar as an offering of thanksgiving for the favors the Holy Ghost had given her people. In addition, she began a tradition of feeding the poor at Pentecost. Each year she chose twelve people to whom she gave a new suit of clothing and personally served them a meal at her table. The people of the Azores vowed that they and their children and their children's children would commemorate the day by giving thanks to their Queen for the sacrifice she made. Since then, many Portuguese churches have displayed replicas of her eight-sided crown in remembrance of her goodness and God's grace. Later, in the 16th century, the church canonized this holy queen in recognition of the miracles that were attributed to her pious life.

This is a reminder that our Little Festa is right around the corner and if you plan on attending please RSVP on our webs...
08/19/2026

This is a reminder that our Little Festa is right around the corner and if you plan on attending please RSVP on our website @ www.santacruzportuguesehall.org. Our music is set with Gilberto Machado playing and our food is set and we will be having Cozido a Portuguesa. This is a traditional Portuguese boiled dinner. It is a hearty slow-cooked one-pot meal of mixed meats, distinct regional sausages and tender root vegetables simmered in a rich broth. It is widely considered a pillar of national cuisine and comfort food,
Please see the flyer below

Here are some great photos of our Little Queen in Hanford over the weekend. It was another hot one for the girls. Than...
08/07/2026

Here are some great photos of our Little Queen in Hanford over the weekend. It was another hot one for the girls. Thank you for proudly representing Santa Cruz that weekend

This is a reminder that our Little Festa is just over a month away, Saturday September 12th. Please see the flyer below...
08/03/2026

This is a reminder that our Little Festa is just over a month away, Saturday September 12th. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Hope to see everyone there.

Mark your calendars for our Annual Little Festa on 09/12/2026, please see the flyer below
07/20/2026

Mark your calendars for our Annual Little Festa on 09/12/2026, please see the flyer below

Sorry for the delay in getting this out, but for the last two weeks our little Queen travel to FDES Portuguese Hall Mont...
07/20/2026

Sorry for the delay in getting this out, but for the last two weeks our little Queen travel to FDES Portuguese Hall Monterey on July12 and this past weekend they travel to Gustine Pentecost Society/GPS Festa on July 19. The poor little girls were hot in Gustine

Dear Friends, It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our cherished member, Christina Sancho Gomes.Chri...
07/20/2026

Dear Friends, It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our cherished member, Christina Sancho Gomes.

Christina was a woman of remarkable courage, strength, and unwavering faith. A devoted wife to Jorge Gomes and loving mother of four, she touched the lives of so many with her kindness, generosity, and beautiful spirit.

Our Hall holds a special connection to the Gomes family. Christina was the proud mother of our past Senior Queens, Vanessa Gomes (2023–2024) and Sabrina Gomes (2024–2025). It was an honor to witness the love, pride, and unwavering support she gave her daughters throughout their reigns.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jorge, their children, and the entire Gomes family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Please see below for Christina's Service and Celebration of Life and attached for more information.

Rosary & Funeral Mass
Friday, July 24, 2026
Rosary: 10:00 a.m.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m.
St. Bernard's Catholic Church
163 W. Eaton Ave., Tracy, CA 95376

Celebration of Life
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1:00 p.m.
MRPS Portuguese Hall
133 N. Grant Ave., Manteca, CA 95336

On behalf of the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall our deep sorrow goes out of the passing of a member, mother of two of our pa...
07/08/2026

On behalf of the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall our deep sorrow goes out of the passing of a member, mother of two of our pasts Queens from 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025. We have been advised of the passing of Christina Gomes. Our prays are with her husband Jorge Gomes and family

CPDES Santa Cruz full parade returning to hall today. https://youtu.be/Bd9IpmNi1hMSanta Cruz Portuguese Hall (C.P.D.E.S....
07/07/2026

CPDES Santa Cruz full parade returning to hall today. https://youtu.be/Bd9IpmNi1hM
Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (C.P.D.E.S. Hall)—

CPDES Santa cruz 98th Festa do Divino Espírito Santo Full parade re...

07/06/2026

Our annual Festa raffle ticket to be sold at our Festa July 11-12th Need not be present to win. $5 for 6 tickets. 🎟 win anywhere from $50 to $200. Spread the word and get your tickets!
16490 kent ave san lorenzo ca

We want to thank everyone for attending our 98th Holy Ghost Festa. We had great weather and great turn out. Thank you ...
07/06/2026

We want to thank everyone for attending our 98th Holy Ghost Festa. We had great weather and great turn out. Thank you everyone for attending.

If anyone is interested, we do have some Sopa left over and if you bring you pan or pots, we will be glad to fill them up. But you have to be there by 8:30 am. If not, it will be tosted

If anyone is interested and you would like to help clean up. We will be there at the hall starting at 8 am Monday morning

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216 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Telephone

(831) 423-7753

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