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The relic of St. Athanasius in a glass case by the chancel
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Unable to get out of work in time for Tuesday night's Mass for the Feast of Sant’Atanasio il Grande (Saint Athanasius the Great) at Saint Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, I did at least have the opportunity to venerate the Saint’s relic.
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Images of St. Athanasius in the south transept (l.) and school vestibule (r.)
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As an additional consolation, I also had the good fortune to participate in the 13 Tuesdays Novena to Sant’Antonio da Padova with the St. Anthony of Padua Prayer Group and Msgr. David Cassato.
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Msgr. David Cassato leads us in prayer
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Afterward, I stopped by Saint A’s gymnasium to say hello to our friends from the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata, who were busy celebrating the Feast with fellow parishioners. Sadly I couldn’t stay for the amazing buffet dinner and festivities, but I was glad to see everyone having a fantastic time. Evviva Sant’Atanasio!
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Paying a visit to our dear friends from the
Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata
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