Commemorative photo from last year's celebration |
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