on of Parishioners making 5 different stops. Each stop had a small table in front usually covered with a cloth, candles, flowers, and a statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on it.
At each stop the procession would recite a Decade of the Rosary in a different language - first in Italian, then Spanish, followed by French, English, and the 5th in Vietnamese. This was to acknowledge the diverse membership of the Parish.The Procession concluded with a Benediction at the Shrine in the church parking lot where "Tantum Ergo" was sung in Latin. Throughout the entire Procession the Red Band supplied the most international of all languages - Music! 
At 2:00pm we gathered in the school lot under a big green and yellow tent to play our concert.
Pat Santacroce was our MC and our program included Italian favorites, polkas, marches, and one solemn and serious selection to honor the Feast - the "Ave Maria" - which was followed by a noticeable silence from the crowd before their huge applause.
What a big turn-out this year! Our large audience spilled out of the tent and the grounds were full of people forming long lines at the food tents. The food was outstanding as usual and included the usual favorites - pizza frite, the Cafe, and new this year - Sicilian Rice Balls and Eggplant Sandwiches.
A "Feast" indeed!
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