May 8, 2018

Evviva San Vito! A Look at the 101st Annual Feast of San Vito Martire in Montclair, New Jersey

San Vito Martire, glorious patron of Aquilonia, Avelino.
Photos courtesy of Raymond Guarini
Thank you Raymond Guarini of Italian Enclaves for sharing your wonderful pictures from Sunday's 101st Annual Feast of San Vito Martire at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (94 Pine Street) in Montclair, New Jersey.
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Devotees had the opportunity to venerate the relic of San Vito 
A look inside beautiful Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
After Mass, the celebration continued at the S. Vito Martire Social Club
(Above & below) Friends & family gather at the clubhouse for a celebratory meal
Prayer cards were distributed
The Club Aquilonese San Vito Martire Standard