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Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Saturday, September 5th, my friends and I joined members of the Società Maria SS. Addolorata di Pignataro Interamna at Saint Mary's Church in Long Island City, New York, to celebrate the 108th Annual Feast of the Madonna Addolorata. Thank you Emily, Rosetta, Celeste and all the members of the society for your warmth and hospitality, we had a terrific time and look forward to celebrating our faith and culture with you again next year. Evviva Maria!
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| The color guard and standard bearers led the way into Saint Mary's Church |
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| Men carry images of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother |
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| Ladies offer beautiful pink and red rose bouquets |
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| The altar bedecked with flowers and images of the Seven Sorrows |
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(Left) During Mass, children offer roses to the Blessed Mother
(Right) A golden dagger is brought to the statue |
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| Next, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and golden crown are presented |
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| Crowning of the statue |
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| The statue is presented to the expectant crowd |
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| A rousing rendition of the National Anthem |
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| The crucifer leads the way |
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| The procession wends its way through the neighborhood |
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| Devotees pray and sing hymns to the Blessed Mother |
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| Celebrants carry a large rose Rosary and lanterns |
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| We offer thanks and prayers to New York's Bravest (left) and Finest (Right) |
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| The Procession saunters down 49th Avenue |
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| The Our Lady of Good Counsel Band |
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| Afterward, we returned the statue to its place of honor beside the altar |
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(Above and below) The afterparty in the church auditorium was a blast!
There was plenty of delicious food, homemade wine and dancing |
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| I enjoyed a little of everything |
