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| Viva San Giuseppe! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
By Giovanni di Napoli
On March 16th several local Italian American societies gathered in Ridgewood, NY to participate in the Annual Festa di San Giuseppe. The cold weather could not deter the dedicated and friendly crowd from attending the procession. Grand Marshal Stephen La Rocca, president of the San Rocco Society di Potenza, led the festivities.
It is traditional during this feast to read Sicilian poetry in honor of San Giuseppe after the march, and it was a real treat to hear. Afterward, blessed loaves of bread were generously distributed to everyone. I was greeted with warmth and sincerity; it was an honor to be among these people and their families.
It is traditional during this feast to read Sicilian poetry in honor of San Giuseppe after the march, and it was a real treat to hear. Afterward, blessed loaves of bread were generously distributed to everyone. I was greeted with warmth and sincerity; it was an honor to be among these people and their families. |
| Grand Marshal Stephen La Rocca helps prepare the statue before the ceremony |
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Carrying the Saint to the church
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Members of the Italian American Association of
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal gather before Mass |
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| As always, there was a large turnout for Mass |
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| Leaving Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal |
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| (Above and below) The procession makes its way through the neighborhood |
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| During the procession, members of the Societa Concordia Partanna brought San Francesco di Paola out to greet San Giuseppe |
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| Another look at the procession |
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| The Giglio Band is always a welcome sight |
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| The friendly crowd braved the cold weather to participate |
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| After the Procession celebrants enjoy coffee and cookies in the gymnasium |
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| St Joseph’s Bread was raffled off for charity |
