Happy Feast of Saint Nicholas!

A Prayer to St. Nicholas

O good St. Nicholas, you who are the joy of the children, put in my heart the spirit of childhood, which the gospel speaks, and teach me to seed happiness around me. You, whose feast prepares us for Christmas, open my faith to the mystery of God made man. You, good bishop and shepherd, help me to find my place in the Church and inspire the Church to be faithful to the gospel. O good Saint Nicholas, patron of children, sailors and the helpless, watch over those who pray to Jesus, your Lord and theirs, as well as over those who humble themselves before you. Bring us all in reverence to the Holy Child of Bethlehem, when true joy and peace are found. Amen.

Congratulations Ernie Rossi!

Ernie Rossi proudly showing off his new plaque

Monday evening, our esteemed Delegate HE Cav. John M. Viola presented Ernie Rossi of E.Rossi & Company (193 Grand St.) in Little Italy, New York, a beautiful plaque emblazoned with the Coat of Arms of Royal House of Bourbon–Two Sicilies on behalf of HRH Prince Carlo di Borbone–Due Sicilie, Duke of Castro. The honor was bestowed to Mr. Rossi in recognition of his efforts to share the history and culture of the Two Sicilies through the many products he carries in his store. 

The Prince discovered Ernie’s shop back in September of this year while inspecting the fairgrounds of the Feast of San Gennaro during the Royal Family’s visit to Little Italy. Spotting a window display with t-shirts and Argenio Napoli products bearing the royal coat-of-arms, the Prince couldn’t resist visiting the shop and meeting the proprietor. Fondly recalling the warmth and hospitality offered by Mr. Rossi during that chance encounter, Prince Carlo conferred upon him this sincere token of gratitude.

Volunteers Needed for the December Constantinian Food Walk

Don't just talk the talk, come walk the walk with your knightly brethren at the monthly Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George Auxiliary Corps food walk. On Thursday, December 6th at 7:00PM volunteers will meet at the Church of the Transfiguration cafeteria (29 Mott Street—entrance on Mosco St.) in Chinatown, New York to prepare and distribute food to the homeless. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and street duds. Anything you can donate (ready-to-eat food, toiletries, etc.) will be greatly appreciated. 

Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact Cav. John Napoli at jnapoli@smocsg.com or call Anna Mavrianos-Cesare at 917-592-4181

Also see: 
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on All Saints' Day
• Constantinian Auxiliary Hit the Streets of Lower Manhattan for Inaugural Homeless Food Walk

Divine Liturgy for Her Royal Highness’ Eternal Memory in Blessed Repose in Park Slope, Brooklyn

HRH Princess Carmen of Bourbon Two Sicilies

Sunday, December 2nd at 11am 

Church of the Virgin Mary

216 8th Avenue

Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The US Delegation will hold a Divine Liturgy in the Greco-Albanian Catholic Rite for the repose of the soul of HRH Princess Maria del Carmen di Borbone of the Two Sicilies on Sunday, December 2nd at 11AM at the Church of the Virgin Mary (8th Ave & 2nd St) Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC. Mantles and Mozzetta to be worn.

The SMCSG has historically included in its rites the Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy as well as the Latin Liturgy.

Vernacular Poetry of Southern Italy Translated by Cav. Charles Sant’Elia

Cav. Charles Sant’Elia

In addition to the promulgation of the faith and charitable works, our very own Cav. Charles Sant’Elia, in conjunction with the website Il Regno, has been assiduously translating the Neapolitan, Calabrian, and Sicilian verse of contemporary and historical Duosiciliani poets into English, many for the first time, as part of the US Delegation’s cultural mission to foster knowledge of the former Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and the Royal Family.

Most recently, Cav. Sant’Elia tackled the epic ‘O Luciano d’’o Re by the great Neapolitan poet Ferdinando Russo. Beginning on November 25th, the 152nd anniversary of Russo’s birthday, the annotated poem was published in three installments due to its length. Links to the work have been provided below.

• ‘O Luciano d’’o Re - The King’s Luciano (Parts I-III)
• ‘O Luciano d’’o Re - The King’s Luciano (Parts IV-VI)
• ‘O Luciano d’’o Re - The King’s Luciano (Parts VII-IX)

A two-way street, it has been confirmed that Cav. Sant’Elia has translated Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven into Neapolitan. This is scheduled to be published on January 19, 2019, like with Russo, in honor of the Poe’s 210th birthday.

The Order Mourns the Death of HRH Princess Carmen di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

HRH Princess Carmen of Bourbon Two Sicilies

11/21/18: HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, announces with great sadness HRH Princess Carmen of Bourbon Two Sicilies’ death. Her Royal Highness Princess Carmen was Dame Grand Cross of Justice, sister of the late Prince don Ferdinando Maria di Borbone, and beloved aunt of HRH Prince Carlo di Borbone.

Happy Feast of Saint Cecilia!

Prayer to Saint Cecilia 

O glorious saint, who chose to die instead of denying your King, we pray you please to help us as His fair praise we sing. We lift our hearts in joyous song to honor Him this way. And while we sing, remember-ing, to sing is to doubly pray. At once in our hearts and in our tongues we offer double prayer sent heavenward on winged notes to praise God dwelling there. While in our hearts and tongues we try with song to praise God twice, we ask dear saint, to help us be united close to Christ! Amen.

Announcing the 2018 Constantinian Christmas Cocktail in New York City

All Knights, Dames and friends of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George are cordially invited to join the US Delegation on December 11th for a 5:15 pm Mass at the Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, located at 325 East 33rd Street (between First and Second Avenues), followed by a Constantinian Christmas Cocktail at 7:00 pm, featuring hors d’oeuvres and open bar, at the Union League located at 38 East 37th Street (at the corner of Park Avenue). Business attire and church mantles to be worn.

Please reserve your tickets by December 5th as follows:

$130 per person made payable to: SMOCSG 

SMOCSG 

c/o Stephanie Gordon 

410 Park Avenue 

Suite 920 

New York, NY 10022

Announcing the 4th Annual Memorial Mass for HM King Francesco II of the Two Sicilies and Christmas Dinner

Commemorative photo from last year's celebration

Dear Confratelli and Consorelle,

Please join us for our 4th Annual Memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of HM Francesco II di Borbone, King of the Two Sicilies. Francesco II died in exile on December 27, 1894 at Arco in Trentino. Members of our Delegation and friends of the Order are encouraged to continue our annual remembrance of this extraordinary leader and fighter for the rights and dignity of the people of the Two Sicilies. The details are as follows:

MEMORIAL MASS FOR FRANCESCO II 

CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 

259 OLIVER STREET 

IRONBOUND SECTION 

NEWARK, NJ 07105 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 

5:30 PM 

CHURCH ROBES SHALL BE WORN 

BUSINESS ATTIRE 

CHRISTMAS COMMUNAL DINNER FOLLOWING 

IN CHURCH RECTORY AFTER MASS 

Members attending should advise Cav. Vincent Gangone at vincegang@aol.com before the event. Clergy are welcomed to participate [Mozzettas to be worn]. Other recognized Catholic Orders are warmly welcomed to honor the memory of a faithful son of our Church.

Following Mass there will be a Communal Dinner en famille in the Rectory. Participants are encouraged to bring a traditional dish or dessert that can be shared. Our esteemed confratello, Cav. Vincent Gangone will coordinate the food which is being prepared. If you are wishing to bring a dish, please advise Vincent so that he will be apprised of what is being brought and what is needed.

It will be a good opportunity to gather as a famiglia at Christmas to share our unity, pray together and do what families do – share in the grace of our friendship with food.

IHSV

Message of Sympathy for the California Wild-Fire Victims from Prince Carlo di Borbone Two Sicilies

Short Video of the Royal Family's Visit to the Pontifical Royal Basilica of San Francesco di Paola

Click link to view short Facebook video of the Royal Family's recent visit to the Pontifical Royal Basilica of San Francesco di Paola in Naples, Italy, where HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies conferred the Grand Cross of Justice upon his daughters TRH Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara.

Happy Feast of San Giuseppe Moscati!

Prayer to Saint Giuseppe Moscati

Dear St. Joseph Moscati, true model of Christian doctors, in the exercise of your medical profession, you always took care of both the body and soul of every patient. Look on us, who have recourse to your heavenly intercession, and obtain for us both physical and spiritual health, and a share in the dispensation of heavenly favors. Soothe the pains of our suffering people; give comfort to the sick, consolation to the afflicted and hope to the despondent. May our young people find in you an ideal, our workers an example, the aging a comfort, the dying the hope of eternal salvation. To all of us be a pattern of industriousness, honesty and charity; so we may comply with our Christian duties and glorify God our Father. Amen.

Please Help the Friends of Le Ali Di Checco of New York Purchase Christmas Gifts for Children Battling Cancer in Campania, Italy