Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Newark, New Jersey

Dama Rosanna Minervini and Cavalieri John Napoli, Vincent Gangone,
John Fratta, and Carmine Berardi with Fr. Damian Zahlocki 

Sunday, July 14, Newark, New Jersey — Members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George (SMOCSG) participated in the annual Feast of the Madonna del Carmine Sunday afternoon at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in the Ironbound District. The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was sung by Celebrant and Homilist Fr. Damian Zahlocki. Led by Reverend Mons. Joseph Ambrosio, Knight Officer of Ecclesiastical Grace, Cavalieri Reverend Mons. Christopher Hynes, Reverend Father Michael C. Barone, Reverend Father Edmund Amil Luciano III, John Napoli, Vincent Gangone, John Fratta, Carmine Berardi, and Dama Rossana Minervini were in attendance. Joining the Order was Cav. Joseph Lucia of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Evviva Maria!

The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 

Rev. Father Michael C. Barone, Rev. Mons. Joseph Ambrosio, Knight Officer of Ecclesiastical Grace, Rev. Father Edmund Amil Luciano III, and Rev. Mons. Christopher Hynes

The procession makes its way through the neighborhood

Cavalieri helped carry the canopy

After the Benediction, devotees venerate the veil of the Blessed Mother

Happy Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel!

Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O, show me herein you are my Mother, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands.

Celebrate the External Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newark, New Jersey

The Very Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Ambrosio, Priest Prior of the American Delegation, invites the Knights, Dames and Priest Chaplains of the Order to attend the External Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Newark on Sunday, July 14th. A Solemn High Mass will be sung at 5:00 p.m., followed by a grand procession through the parish accompanied by the Tony Neglia Feast Band. Following the procession there will be a light reception hosted by Msgr. Ambrosio. The parish will be hosting its annual Italian festival with stands in the streets and live entertainment at that time.

Knights, Dames and Priest Chaplains should vest in the Mount Carmel Rectory parlor at 4:30 p.m. The rectory is located at 259 Oliver Street, Newark, New Jersey. Church mantle for Knights and Dames, cassock, surplice and mozzetta for priests.

This is very much a major event annually for the Order. Please make every effort to attend. Remember that the members of the Order have an obligation to actively participate in its religious functions as their state in life permits.

We hope to see many of you on the 14th. Please do your best to attend.