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Evviva Santa Fortunata!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Last weekend (Sept. 27th–28th), members of the Società Santa Fortunata di New York celebrated the Feast of Santa Fortunata, beloved patroness of Baucina, Sicily. The two day celebration, full of pomp and pageantry, began at the society clubhouse (7701 17th Ave.) in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and culminated with Mass at Regina Pacis Church (1230 65th St.) on Sunday. Thank you Ciro Quattrocchi and all the members of the Santa Fortunata Society for your hard work and dedication. As always, you did a magnificent job; it was an honor and a privilege to celebrate with you. Evviva Santa Fortunata!
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| At the start of the procession, the Santa Fortunata Society pays their respects to the Most Holy Crucifix in front of the Carinesi DiAmerica of Brooklyn clubhouse |
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| The color guard proudly lead the way |
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| Society women display the banner |
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| Flowers spell out Santa Fortunata |
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| The costumed marchers reenact the life and martyrdom of Santa Fortunata |
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| The Tony Neglia Band |
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| The procession makes its way through the neighborhood |
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| President Ciro Quattrocchi (right) enjoys the festivities with colleagues |
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| Legionaries take a break |
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| Lifters sprint towards the church |
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| Outside Regina Pacis, devotees bring their newborns to be blessed |
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| Members carry Santa Fortunata into the church for Mass |
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| Afterward, we returned to the clubhouse for the party |
