Celebrating Gaudete Sunday and the Feast of Santa Lucia

Private shrine dedicated to Santa Lucia with ex voto

After Holy Mass Sunday morning, members of the Fratelli della Santa Fede (Brothers of the Holy Faith) celebrated the Feast of Santa Lucia with some traditional Sicilian fare. Evviva Santa Lucia!

High Altar (between the Tridentine Low and High Masses) and the 
statue of Santa Lucia at the Shrine Church of the Holy Innocents in NYC

Panelle (Sicilian chickpea fritters)

Caponata and meatless arancini

Savory cuccia with mushroom and currants

Chocolate cuccia for dessert