A Look at the 2017 Sons of San Paolino Giglio Lift, Franklin Square, Long Island

After Mass, there was a short procession through the fairgrounds 
Photos courtesy of Bobby Maida

Thanks Bobby for sharing your wonderful photos of the 2017 Giglio Feast of San Paolino di Nola in Franklin Square, Long Island. Evviva San Paolino! 

For more of Bobby’s event pictures visit www.bobseventphotos.shutterfly.com

Viva San Paolino!

(Above & below) Capo paranza Johnny Z is a whirlwind of passion & intensity

(Above & below) The Sons of San Paolino carry the giglio around the fairgrounds

Our pals John and Phil

(Above & below) A good time was had by all

The celebration finished with a magnificent fireworks show

A Look at San Vito Martire from the 2017 Feast in Mamaroneck, New York

Viva San Vito!

Photos courtesy of Cav. Charles Sant'Elia

Thanks Charles for sharing your wonderful photos of the statue of San Vito from Sunday's (June 25th) Feast of San Vito Martire celebrated at St. Vito – Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Mamaroneck, New York. Evviva San Vito!

A close-up of the base

Photo of the Week: Statue of Carolo Tertio at Montecassino Abbey

Statue of King Carolo Tertio (Charles III )
at Montecassino Abbey. Photo by New York Scugnizzo

Celebrating the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

Images of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at Holy Name of Jesus Church
Photos by New York Scugnizzo

Most sweet Jesus, whose overflowing charity for men is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Thee, eager to repair by a special act of homage and cruel indifference and injuries to which Thy loving Heart is everywhere subject.*

Detail of the Rosary I inherited from my
grandmother showing the Sacred Heart

Friday evening, with missal and Rosary in hand, I attended Solemn High Traditional Latin Mass for the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at beautiful Holy Name of Jesus Church (245 Prospect Park West) in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. Deeply devoted to the Sacred Heart, I wanted to offer reparation for my sins and deepen my relationship with our Lord and Savior.

Mass was sung by Celebrant and Homilist Fr. Stephen Saffron, Parochial Vicar at St. Anselm. Fr. Tomasz Szczepanczyk was the Deacon and Mr. James Barret was the Subdeacon. The sacred ministers were dutifully assisted by Daniel Maldonado (MC), Brian Hilley, Robert Jurman, John Leicmon, Ricardo Kinch and Matthew Wise. We concluded by praying the Litany of the Sacred Heart and the Act of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart.

The motets and Mass setting for this Liturgy were composed by organist and choir director David Adam Smith. They were gloriously chanted by Luthien Brackett (alto), Elizabeth Smith (alto), Ryland Angel (tenor), Art Bryan Manabat (tenor), Andrew Padgett (bass), and Jonathan Woody (bass).

Holy Name of Jesus Church in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

Thank you Rev. Lawrence D. Ryan, Pastor and all the Parish staff and congregation for your warmth and welcoming hospitality. Special thanks to Cindy Brolsma and organizers for your hard work and dedication. Once again, it was a great joy to celebrate our faith together. 

The next Latin Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church will be celebrated on Sunday, August 6th at 5:00pm for the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

* Quoted from the Act of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart

Happy Birthday Princess Maria Carolina!

HRH was born in Rome in 2003

Photo courtesy of Camilla di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

Happy Birthday Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Palermo and Calabria! May God's love and affection be with you today and forever! Auguri!

Photo of the Week: Statue of Lotario Tertio at Montecassino Abbey

Statue of Holy Roman Emperor Lotario Tertio (Lothair III)
at Montecassino Abbey. Photo by New York Scugnizzo

Solemn High Latin Mass for the External Solemnity of the Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Little Italy, New York

Corpus Christi Mass and Procession at Our Lady of Peace Church in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Celebrating Solemn High Latin Mass for the External Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Photos by New York Scugnizzo

Photo essay by New York Scugnizzo

(Above & below) Sunday's Eucharistic Procession
makes its way around the parish

The monstrance is carried aloft so the Host is exposed for veneration

(Above & below) Three station altars with flowers were set up along the route

Kneeling in adoration, incense is burned before the Eucharist

A brief blessing before continuing on to the next station 

Acolyte's carry candles and a censer

The choir chanted for the length of the procession

We returned to Our Lady of Peace Church for the Benediction

A Look at the 2nd Annual Feast of San Giovanni Battista in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

Evviva San Giovanni
Photos by New York Scugnizzo

Photo essay by New York Scugnizzo

The High Altar is adorned with red flowers for Trinity Sunday
and the Feast of San Giovanni Battista

(L) A close-up of the new statue, which I'm told was made in Argentina.
(R) Cross with red veil and flowers

(L) Knight of Magistral Grace of the Order of Malta, Sal Giardina
and (r) dutiful altar servers recess out of the church for the procession

(L) Young men carry our glorious patron out of the church.
(R) Our friend Pastoral Associate, John Heyer

Members of the Society of the Citizens of Pozzallo United take a commemorative photo outside Sacred Hearts —St. Stephen Church (125 Summit St.)

San Giovanni exiting the church 

Departing Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen's Church 

The color guard proudly led the way

Standards and flags add to the pageantry 

Pastor Msgr. Guy Massie enjoying the festivities

The procession saunters through the neighborhood

A devotee carries a beautiful icon of San Giovanni Battista

Participants take another group shot outside the Pozzallo clubhouse

(L) The altar servers did a fantastic job. 
(R) A large ceramic coat-of-arms of Pozzallo inside the clubhouse

Revelers enjoy an amazing buffet dinner

A Look at the 2017 Festa di Sant’Antonio da Padova in SoHo, New York

A bronze high relief of St. Anthony of Padua adorns the Church
Photos by New York Scugnizzo

Photo essay by New York Scugnizzo

The Shrine Church of St. Anthony of Padua (154 Sullivan St.)
was packed for Tuesday night's patronal Feast Mass

(L) The statue of the Saint is placed on a truck. (R) Devotees offer donations

The procession wends its way through the neighborhood 

The Red Mike Festival Band 

Bringing up the rear is our pal Stephen with his giant votive candle

After the procession, St. Anthony is returned 
to his place of honor beside the altar 

The beautifully decorated altar

Afterward, we visited Song' e Napule Pizzeria for our celebratory meal