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Viva San Cono!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Bad weather failed to dampen spirits at the Feast of San Cono in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Sunday, as hundreds of devotees attended Mass and celebratory luncheon at the Società di San Cono clubhouse at 231 Ainslie Street.
Mass was celebrated in English and Italian at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (275 N 8th Street) with Msgr. Joseph P. Calise, who gave an impassioned homily about the importance of preserving our southern Italian culture and language.
Sadly, the procession was cancelled due to the inclement weather; but (looking for a silver lining) this just meant we had more time to eat, drink and dance back at the hall.
I want to thank President Rocco Manzolillo and all the members of the Società di San Cono for their hard work and generous hospitality. It was a fantastic opportunity for us to come together as a community and celebrate our faith and culture. As always, I had a terrific time and look forward to celebrating with you again next year. Viva San Cono!
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| Inside the clubhouse, Don Andrea led us in song and prayer |
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| Adorable Aurelio (left), and the Gangone men (right) pose with their patron before heading to Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
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The church's statue of San Cono was carried to the altar.
During Mass, children offered flowers to their beloved patron |
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| After Mass, members of the Società di San Cono pose for a group picture |
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| Family and friends gathered at the church to honor Teggiano's glorious patron |
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| Anthony’s Italian American Marching Band |
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Back at the clubhouse, Father Vincent Chirichella
blesses partygoers with the relic of St. Cono |
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| (Above and below) Revelers trip the light fantastic |
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Partygoers danced to their favorite Italian songs.
Father Vincent dancing with his mother |
