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| After saying the Daily Prayer to the Order of Malta volunteers took a group photo before hitting the pavement Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
By Cav. John Napoli
Meeting every third Tuesday of the month (@7:30pm) at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral parish house (263 Mulberry Street), a group of resolute volunteers prepare and distribute food to the homeless. Led by Dama Francesca Tempesta, we make our way around the Bowery, in Manhattan's Lower East Side, and hand out some 50 care packages with ready-to-eat food (sandwiches, fruit, etc.) and toiletries (toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.). Knit hats and scarves are included during the cold winter months.
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| Volunteers busy preparing the care packages |
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| Cav. Charles Sant'Elia (right) of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George contributes hats and scarves with Dr. Michael Espiritu and Francesca Tempesta, DM |
God Bless Francesca, the Order of Malta Auxiliary, and Msgr. Donald Sakano, Pastor of Old St. Pat's, for organizing the monthly walk; their hard work and generosity are truly inspiring. I am deeply honored to serve with such an outstanding group of people and committed to do my part and contribute in any way I can to this worthy cause.
