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Viva Sant'Antonio!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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| Saturday, June 10th: Sant'Antonio stands outside the Grumo Appula Society Clubhouse (8729 20th Ave.) in Bath Beach, Brooklyn |
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| (L) The society standard and (r) a detail of the processional cart |
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| (Above & below) A new gold chain is offered to Sant'Antonio |
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| The Color Guard led the way |
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| (Above & below) The procession saunters through the neighborhood |
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| We make our way down Benson Avenue |
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| Members distribute loaves of blessed bread |
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| The church bells toll as the procession passes St. Finbar's |
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| The procession stops to honor the NYPD outside the 62nd Precinct |
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| Officers of the Grumo Appula Society enjoying the festivities |
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| Rick Macri's La Banda delle Feste Italiane |
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| (L) Our buddy Salvatore gets in on the action. (Right & below) During the final stretch, members carry the statue of Sant'Antonio on their shoulders |
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| Back at the clubhouse women sing a hymn to Sant'Antonio |
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| After vespers, Father Barozzi celebrates Mass in the clubhouse |
