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After Mass, members of the Order take a commemorative photo
with the portrait of SG King Francis II of the Two Sicilies |
A look at Sunday’s Mass for the repose of the soul of Servant of God Francesco II di Borbone (1836-1894), King of the Two Sicilies, sponsored by the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St, George at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (259 Oliver Street) in Newark, New Jersey.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated ad orientem by Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Rev. Fr. Edmund Amil Luciano III. He was dutifully assisted by server Alan Bridges. Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Rev. Fr. Michael C. Barone and US Delegate HE Cav. John M. Viola sat in choir. Cavalieri in attendance were Nob. Dr. Robert La Rocca, Cav. John J. Napoli, Cav. Hon. Jude-Anthony Tiscornia, and Cav. Dr. Victor Metallo.
Buon Natale! Buon Anno! and Viva ‘o Rre!
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Portrait of SG King Francis II of Bourbon with flowers
and flag of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies |
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| (L) Beautifully decorated high altar. (R) Fr. Luciano and server Alan bridges |
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| (Above & below) There was an array of medals on display |
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| Holy cards with prayer for the Beatification of SG Francis II of Bourbon, the last King of the Two Sicilies, were distributed to participants |
Prayer for the Beatification of SG Francis II of Bourbon, the last King of the Two Sicilies
O One and Triune God, Who casts Your glance on us from Your throne of mercy, and called Francis II of Bourbon to follow You, choosing him on earth to be king, modeling his life on the very Kingship of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, pouring into his heart sentiments of love and patience, humility and meekness, peace and pardon, and clothing him with the virtues of faith, hope and charity, hear our petition, and help us to walk in his footsteps and to live his virtues.
Glorify him, we pray You, on earth as we believe him to be already glorified in Heaven, and grant that, through his prayers, we may receive the graces we need. Amen.
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| The church crèche |
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Being the Feast of San Giovanni Evangelista,
Fr. Luciano blessed our wine in the sacristy |
After Mass, a few of us continued the celebration with a festive luncheon at nearby Taste of Portugal. |
| Paella Valenciana |
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(L) We set up the new prayer card by the poinsettia.
(R) Revelers imbibed sangria and caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail |
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| Flan |
