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Viva San Vito!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Last Sunday (June 14th), my
friends and I made our way to the Congrega San Vito di Ciminna clubhouse (7712
18th Ave.) in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn for the Festa di San Vito Martire. Blessed with beautiful weather, the procession wended its way through the neighborhood to Saint Dominic's
Church. Before celebrating Mass in Italian with Father Martino, we listened to a short speech by young Maria Gambino about the life and martyrdom of San Vito.
After Mass, the celebration
continued back at the clubhouse, where we enjoyed good company and a fantastic
Barbecue. The evening concluded with caffè, dessert and an exciting raffle drawing.
I want to thank President Dom Quartara and all
the members of the Congrega San Vito di Ciminna for their warmth and
hospitality. As always, we had a terrific time and look forward to celebrating with you
again next year. Viva San Vito!
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| Leaving the clubhouse |
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| The procession makes its way down 18th Avenue |
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| (Above and below) Getting the youth involved |
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| Young participants carry the flags |
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| The Giglio Band |
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| Rosario leads the procession into St. Dominic's Church |
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| Departing St. Dominic's |
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| Posing for a group picture outside the church |
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| Outside the clubhouse, someone sets off fireworks |
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(Above and below) At the end of the evening, the silver halo
and cross are removed for safe keeping |
