Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George sponsor Mass in the Extraordinary Form for the Repose of the Soul of HM Francesco II di Borbone, Re delle Due Sicilie
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Led by HE Cav. John M. Viola, Delegate for Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George in North America, Cavalieri, Chaplains and Altar Servers celebrate the annual Mass for the Repose of the Soul for HM King Francis II of the Two Sicilies Photos courtesy of Eric Lavin, New York Scugnizzo and Cav. Vincent Gangone
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By Cav. John Napoli
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make our Missa Cantata for the Repose of the Soul of HRM King Francesco II di Borbone on the Feast Day of St. John the Evangelist a success (Dec. 27th).
First and foremost I would like to thank Msgr. Donald Sakano, Pastor of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, for letting us have the Mass at Most Precious Blood Church (113 Baxter Street) in NYC’s historic Little Italy. I greatly appreciate the warmth and kindness of the congregation and parish staff, especially project manager Bill Russo, who continues to be a major supporter of our initiatives.
My sincerest thanks to Cav. Msgr. Joseph Ambrosio, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark, New Jersey, for being our celebrant and homilist. What a blessing to celebrate Mass with you.
Thank you to the devoted altar servers who answered the call. As always, our dear friends Damian, Lorenzo, Teddy, Manny, Brian and Mathew did a fantastic job.
Special thanks to Music director Art Manabat and the schola for another incredible performance. What a pleasant surprise to hear, after the recessional, Inno al Re, the national anthem of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies composed by Giovanni Paisiello.
Thank you to Tribeca Vini for generously donating the wine for the tasting after Mass in the rectory.
We could not have done it without the support from the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza, the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, the Comitati Due Sicilie USA and the Fondazione Francesco II di Borbone. I cannot thank you enough.
I would be remiss not to mention Eric Lavin, Andrew Portelli, Andrew Giordano, Rosanna Minervini, Stephen LaRocca and Lucian. You have all been true friends and I appreciate everything you’ve done for us.
Last but not least, I want to thank my dutiful confratelli His Excellency U.S. Delegate Cav. John M. Viola, Vice Chancellor Cav. Patrick O’Boyle, Baron Dr. Robert LaRocca, Cav. Msgr. Chris Hynes, Cav. Thomas Crane, Cav. Anthony O’Boyle, Cav. Charles Sant’Elia and Cav. Vincent Gangone. It was an honor and a privilege to celebrate our faith and culture together.
God bless you all. Viva 'o Rre!
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Mass was sung by celebrant and homilist Msgr. Joseph Ambrosio, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark, New Jersey, and Chaplain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George
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| Cav. Charles Sant'Elia genuflects with the flag of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies |
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| (Left) Baron Dr. Robert LaRocca. (Right) Cavalieri Vincent Gangone and Sant'Elia join the Baron |
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| Cavalieri John Napoli, Baron LaRocca, HE John M. Viola and Sant'Elia |
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| Mass program front and back cover |
Thank you Bill Russo for sharing your photos with us
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| The procession makes its way to the sanctuary |
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| Cav. Napoli had the immense privilege of carrying the Labarum |
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| Msgr. Ambrosio gave a heartfelt sermon about Good King Francis II and the destruction of his Kingdom by Masonic and progressive forces of evil |
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| The faithful receiving the Eucharist at the communion rail |
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| Cavalieri Napoli, Patrick O'Boyle, Anthony O'Boyle, Sant'Elia and Gangone |
