September 18, 2019

Celebrating the 12th Annual Feast of the Madonna Addolorata in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn (Part 2)

The Procession Continued and Mass
Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
A look at Sunday’s 12th Annual Feast of the Madonna Addolorata at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. (See part 1, The Coronation and Procession)
(Above & below) Members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata make their way through the neighborhood
(Above & below) The men take turns carrying the statue
The Metropolitan Festival Band
Water was generously offered to participants along the way 
Every year Joe erects a small outdoor shrine in honor of Our Lady
Some of the pieces were modeled after Joe's home
and cart back in Placanica, Reggio Calabria
Back at the church, members pose for a commemorative photo
(Above & below) These little angels really enjoyed the confetti
(L) A look at the sanctuary.
(R) Flowers were placed before the relic of St. Athanasius
The lantern bearers lead the entrance procession
The statue, servers and priest process towards the sanctuary
As always, the society turned out in force for the feast
(Above & below) Fr. Alessandro blesses the congregation
Mass was celebrated in English and Italian
After Mass, families pose with the statue
Some festive lights outside the church