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 |