September 19, 2014

Long Island City's 107th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Pictures

Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo

Saturday, September 13th, members of the Società Maria SS. Addolorata di Pignataro Interamna gathered at Saint Mary's Church in Long Island City, New York, to celebrate the 107th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Before Mass, ladies brought beautiful pink and red rose bouquets to the altar
Men carry images of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother to the Altar
Giulia Cicillini presents the statue's ornate golden crown
Devotees carry a golden dagger and Sacred Heart of Mary
Children offer yellow roses to the Blessed Mother
After Mass, the standard bearers get ready to lead the parade
A giant rose Rosary is carried in the procession
The crowd greets the statue as it emerges from the church
The candlelight procession makes its way from Saint Mary's
Proud members carry the society banner
Angela Cicillini had the honor of carrying the cross
The procession progresses through the neighborhood
Children accompanied the procession with lanterns
Devotees continue to march through the rain
Our Lady of Good Counsel Band
The rain can't stop these cuties from having fun
Outside the 108 Precinct, Reverend Ralph Barile and the marchers offer thanks and prayers to New York's Finest
Returning to the church for the party
The inclement weather didn't dampen any spirits
In the church auditorium, ladies served plenty of delicious southern Italian fare