September 11, 2013

A look at the 2013 Feast of Maria SS. Addolorata, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
The annual procession in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows has been celebrated on the second Sunday of September in Carroll Gardens since 1948. 
Members of the Congrega Maria SS. Addolorata pose for a picture outside
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary — St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church
The procession makes its way through the neighborhood
Outside the 76th Precinct to give thanks to New York's Finest 
Miss Mola Leonarda Parente and three little angels, 
Giuliana, Alessandra and Eliana
A close up of the Madonna Addolorata 
We stopped by the Congrega Maria SS. Addolorata social club
on Citizens of Mola Di Bari Way to listen to Therese Panicali
(below) sing a glorious rendition of Ave Maria 
Another look at the procession
The Metropolitan Festival Band
A miniature statue of the Madonna was displayed outside the church