September 13, 2017

A Look at the 110th Anniversary Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Long Island City

Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
Scenes from Saturday’s 110th Anniversary Feast of the Madonna Addolorata di Pignataro Interamna at Saint Mary's RC Church (10-08 49th Avenue) in Long Island City, New York.
(Above & below) Family and friends come together
to honor our Sorrowful Mother
(L) A look at the High Altar inside St. Mary's RC Church.
(R) An ornate golden crown is placed on the Madonna's head
 
The golden dagger and Sacred Heart of Mary
A large rose Rosary is draped around the statue
Images of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and flowers are placed at the foot of the Altar
After Mass, the color guard present the Blessed Mother to the expectant crowd
(L) Angela Cicillini had the great honor of being the crucifer.
(R) Ladies carry standards at the head of the procession
Departing St. Mary's 
The procession makes its way through the neighborhood
Reverend Ralph Barile and participants offer thanks and prayers
to New York's Finest...
...and New York's Bravest
Our Lady of Good Counsel Band
Also see:
A Look at the 108th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Long Island City
Long Island City's 107th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Pictures
A Look at the 2013 Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Long Island City, New York