On Sunday afternoon, the Shrine Church of St. Bernadette in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, was filled to capacity as hundreds gathered for the annual celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii.
Madonna del Rosario di Pompei, ora pro nobis
During the entrance procession, representatives of the Knights of Columbus, the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great joined the Holy Name Society of St. Bernadette and the clergy.
During Mass, Pastor Fr. Jeremy Canna led the faithful in the recitation of the Supplica—the fervent prayer of petition to our Blessed Mother, traditionally offered on May 8 and the first Sunday of October.
Following the liturgy, the celebration continued at Sirico’s Catering Hall, where guests enjoyed traditional Southern Italian fare, lively conversation, and spirited dancing.
Heartfelt thanks to Fr. Canna, the Holy Name Society, and the entire St. Bernadette community for their gracious hospitality and devotion. It is always a joy and privilege to come together in faith and tradition. Evviva Maria!
Image of the Madonna del Rosario di Pompei in the baptistery 
After Mass, Cavaliere of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George and Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre take a commemorative photo by the image of Our Lady of Pompeii 
(L) A makeshift shrine was erected in the hall. (R) Our confratello John Cordi shares a few words of thanks and welcome before the celebration 
Fr. Canna offers a prayer of thanksgiving before the meal 
Steve and Lucia 
Alexis, Mike, and Maria 
John and Maria 
Revelers trip the light fantastic 
Hot antipasti 
Pork chop 
Sfogliatelle
