Evviva Maria! Photos courtesy of Anthony Scillia |
Thank you Tony for sharing with us your wonderful pictures of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated Saturday, July 16th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark, New Jersey. It looked like a terrific day and everyone had a great time. Evviva Maria!
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The beautifully decorated altar |
After Mass, the Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and Bishop Arthur Serratelli processed from the altar |
Knights in attendance: (L-R) Chancellor Mayor Pasquale Menna, Order Chaplains Msgr. Joseph Ambrosio and Msgr. Christopher Hynes, and U.S. Delegate Cav. John Viola. |
Our Lady is brought out to the expectant crowd with much fanfare |
Our esteemed Chancellor and Delegate enjoying the festivities |
Our pals Anthony Scillia and Joseph Lucia |
During the procession, devotees pin donations on to the statue |
Residents offered participants refreshments along the way |
The Tony Neglia Band kept the tunes rolling |