St. Andrew the Apostle Society 114th Italian Festa celebration begins Thursday in New Haven

NEW HAVEN - The St. Andrew the Apostle Society and the Amalfitani-Italian Community of New Haven will continue to celebrate their heritage and traditions with the 114^th Italian Festa celebration that begins at 6 p.m. Thursday with the opening parade through Wooster Square, organizers said in a release.

The festa at 515 Chapel St. will include Italian food, music, entertainment nightly and games and rides for children., the release said,

There is no charge for admission.

The festa open at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the release said.

 

 

See the schedule below:

 

Opening Night - Thursday, June 26, 2014

6:00 p.m.                   Opening Parade through Historic Wooster Square

                                                            Immediately followed by the Blessing of the Festa with the unveiling of the statue of Saint Andrew the Apostle by JOSEPHINE (PETTOLA) ESPOSITO and ANDREW CALABRESE, JR.

 

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.      Vocal talents of Michael Nigretti

 

Friday, June 27, 2014

5:30 -  7:30 p.m.       Vocal talents of Michael Nigretti

8:00 - 10:00 p.m.      Vinnie Carr

 

Saturday, June 28, 2014

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.        Charlie sALERNO Band and friends

7:30 - 11:00 p.m.      NEAPOLITAN NIGHT – By Richard DiPalma & Special Guests. 

 

Sunday, June 29, 2014     

10:00 a.m.                             Old World Traditional Procession through historic Wooster Square

11:30 a.m.                             Mass at St. Michael’s Church in Wooster Square

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.        Strolling Italian Serenades by NICK GRASSO

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.       Vocal talents of Michael Nigretti with special guest Big Eddie

7:00 p.m.                               Honoring the Luigi and Elizabeth Pettola Family

                                                            Awarding of the St. Andrew’s Ladies Society Scholarships

9:00 p.m.                               Raffle Prizes

 

Please feel free to visit our website @ www.ssaanewhaven.com

St. Andrew the Apostle Society to honor two Nrew Haven residents, planning annual festa

NEW HAVEN - The St. Andrew the Apostle Society is beginning to prepare for its Annual Italian Festa in honor of St. Andrew the Apostle, the patron saint of Amalfi, Italy, according to a release.

 

The event is the only Italian festival held in historic Wooster Square, the release said.

 

The Society will kick off its 114^th with a dinner to be held on May 18 at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven.  Tickets are is $45 (includes open bar). Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at noon.  At 1 p.m. a full course dinner of Surf & Turf will be served followed by desserts and coffee.  

 

The event will be followed by the Italian Feast, which runs June 26- June 29.  The feast is held at the club grounds in Wooster Square, 515 Chapel St.  

 

The St. Andrew Apostle Society annually recognizes two of its members in appreciation of their outstanding service and dedication to the Society, their Italian heritage and to the greater New Haven Community, the release said.  This year the Society is very happy to be honoring Paul Amore and Grace (Minichino) Carrano. both shown, the release said

 

 

FOR TICKETS        Mel Sanseverino for tickets @ 203-887-8772

 

 

 

Blessing of the Fleet in New Haven Harbor June 9

NEW HAVEN — The annual “Blessing  of the Fleet” sponsored by the St. Andrew the Apostle Society will begin at 1 p.m. June 9 at Long Wharf on New Haven Harbor.
“The St. Andrew the Apostle Society would like to wish all the boaters and their families a safe and fun season,” organizers said in a release.
For more information, visit www.ssaanewhaven.com.


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New Haven's St. Michael's told hold special Mass and ceremony to honor 'protectors'

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NEW HAVEN - There will be a special ceremonial Mass and musical program to celebrate the 123^rd Anniversary of the Church of St. Michael, and its parishioners, past and present, at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30.

St.Michael's Roman Catholic Church is 123 years old and was the first Italian church in Connecticut, the statement said.

The church "is  filled with many beautiful religious works of art.  Many of these beautiful statues were brought over from Italy and dedicated to the Church more than 100 years ago by the ancestors of the parishioners who pray to them today," the statement said.

"The Church of St. Michael is a strong community of over 500 families and it is the host for Italian religious societies of St. Ann Society, St. Andrew the Apostle Society, St. Andrew’s Ladies Society; St. Maria Maddalena Society,  San Trofimena Society,  San Catello  Society and the Santa Maria Della Vergini Society," the statement said.

"In honor of St. Michael, who is the patron saint of all warriors and protectors, the Church of St. Michael will be paying special thank you and recognition to these two distinguished individuals for their bravery and commitment to protecting the community," the statement said.

Honorees this year will be New Haven police Sgt. Rose Turney and retired New Haven Firefighter Andrew Bonito, the statement said. A dinner will be held at Anthony ‘s Oceanview in New Haven. 

Cocktail hour will begin at noon and  dinner at 1 p.m. including open bar. Tickets are $50 per person.  The event is open to the public.   Reservation are required.

          To purchase tickets for the dinner contact the chairmen Ron Abbott 203-468-0778 and Guiliana Gioiosa 203-772-4729.

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