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| Due to the fragile condition of the traditional processional statue, organizers borrowed one from St. Francis of Paola Church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
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| (Above & below) Devotees carry San Giuseppe from the Notre Dame Catholic Academy gymnasium to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church |
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| The statue is placed near the altar in the sanctuary |
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| (Above & below) A look at the newly painted church |
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| The church has a beautiful semidome above the altar |
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| After Mass, the statue is processed out of Miraculous Medal Church |
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| A large crowd of devotees gather outside the church for the procession |
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| Donations are pinned to the statue |
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| Our friends Anna and Franca from the Our Lady of the Snow Society |
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| The procession departs from the church |
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| The Giglio Band |
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| (Above & below) The procession wends its way through the neighborhood |
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| Along the way, devotees greet us with their own statues of St. Joseph |
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| After a couple of hours the procession makes its way back to the church |
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| (Above & below) San Giuseppe is returned to the gymnasium with great fanfare |
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| Partygoers stand for the National Anthem before the refreshments |
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| President Tony Mulé kicks off the festivities |
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| Our dear friend Stephen La Rocca, President of the St. Rocco Society, is honored for his devotion and generosity to San Giuseppe |
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| Loaves of blessed bread and prayer cards are distributed to the pilgrims |
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| Children help draw the numbers for the raffle contest |
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| This year's prizes included statues of the Holy Family and San Giuseppe |
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| A few cuties with their beloved patron |