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| St. Stephen's sanctuary is adorned with flowers and streamers for Sunday's Feast of San Giovanni Battista, patron saint of Pozzallo, Sicily |
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| Arriving early, I made my usual intercessory prayers to the saints for the happy repose of the souls of my ancestors. (L-R) La Madonna dell'Arco, Santa Rita and Santa Rosalia |
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| After Mass, the Pozzallesi, who are celebrating their society's 99th Anniversary, carry their beloved patron out of the church |
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| Members of the Society of the Citizens of Pozzallo United take a commemorative photo outside Sacred Hearts — St. Stephen Church (125 Summit St.) |
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| The color guard proudly led the way |
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| The crucifer and acolytes follow suit |
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| Celebrant Fr. Salvatore, visiting from Pozzallo, Sicily, was accompanied by Pastor Msr. Guy Massie and dutiful servers |
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| (Above & below) The procession saunters through the neighborhood |
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| The procession comes to a close at the society clubhouse, located on Citizens of Pozzallo Way, aka Henry St. |
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| The statue was rested in front of the clubhouse |
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| Inside, we were treated to an amazing buffet dinner |
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| (Above & below) The clubhouse is decorated with an array of Pozzallese and Sicilian armorial bearings and other heraldic devices |
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| (Above & below) Partygoers enjoy a festive block party outside the clubhouse |
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| Revelers trip the light fantastic to musical stylings of Charlie Romo Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
