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| Evviva Maria! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
A look at Monday’s Patronal Feast Day Mass and procession at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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(L) As always, the Giglio was majestic. (R) Our new friends Robert and Joseph did a great job manning the outdoor chapel
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The final day of the feast drew another large crowd
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(L) A new statue of the Risen Christ was affixed to the church facade. (R) The outdoor shrine to San Pauline di Nola got a much-needed facelift
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Arriving early, I visited the church's magnificent chapel filled with many saints, including San Michele Arcangelo and the Madonna della Misericordia
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After Mass, the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was taken from the outdoor shrine and placed on the processional float
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A mantle made of money was draped around the statue
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(L) Our pal Achille Pirro led the way with the Our the Lady of Mt. Carmel Standard. (R) Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Msgr. David Cassata
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Danny Vecchiano and the Giglio Band
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Members of the Speranza family warmly greeted the procession
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Homes were festively decorated throughout the neighborhood
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Nolani pride was on display
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Devotees Stephen, Theresa and Angela braved the scorching heat and walked barefoot for over three hours
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Returning to the fairground, Pastor Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello blessed festival goers with holy water, while Msgr. Cassata led the throng in song
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The Giglio Boys return the statue of Our Lady to the outdoor chapel
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Hundreds of votive candles lined the chapel
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(L) The giglio stands sentinel. (R) During the Eucharistic Benediction, Msgr. Gigantiello holds up an ornate Monstrance with the consecrated Host
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The Blessed Sacrament was exposed on the altar for adoration
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