October 14, 2012

Pix from the 2012 Fiaccolata di San Rocco in Astoria, Queens

Viva San Rocco!
(Photos by New York Scugnizzo)
 A look at yesterday's Mass and procession commemorating San Rocco, sponsored by Societá Gioventú Quagliettana.
Devotees sing and pray to Saint Rocco
A labor of love: members of the society carry Saint Rocco to Saint Joseph's Church (43-19 30 Avenue, Astoria 11103) 
The candlelight procession makes its way through the neighborhood 
Entering Saint Joseph's
The 95th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fátima was also celebrated 
Departing church
Outside Saint Joseph's
Women's Committee President Tina Carpinelli (Left) with fellow parishioners outside Saint Joseph's
Catching up with friends after Mass 
Making our way back to the Societá Gioventú Quagliettana building
Father Vincent closes the procession with a prayer 
Another look at glorious Saint Rocco