THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND

This is the oldest Italian Feast in honor of the Blessed Mother

in the State of Rhode Island,

established by the Italian Immigrants to Bristol, Rhode Island in the year

1899

(THIS STATUE HAS BEEN CARRIED IN PROCESSION SINCE 1899)

JULY 11, 12, 13, 2008

TOWN COMMON

BRISTOL, RI

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

OPENING MASS:

SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2008, 10:30AM

, CHIEF MARSHAL'S RECEPTION PARISH HALL 11:30AM - 3:00PM

CHIEF MARSHALS:

JOYCE & DAVID SIMOES

THOMAS VENDITUOLI, FAITH IN ACTION AWARD WINNER:

AMY HENRICH

TRIDUUM

SPIRITUAL PREPARATION FOR FEAST

Our preachers this year just finished their

theological studies in Rome and have

been recenly ordained to the Priesthood!

MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008, 7:00pm

MASS

CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST:

Rev. Samuel Kachuba

Ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT

on May 17, 2008

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008, 7:00pm

MASS

CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST: 

Rev. Jeremy Rodrigues

native of St. Elizabeth Parish, Bristol, RI

Ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Providence, RI

on June 28, 2008

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008, 7:00pm

MASS

CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST:

Rev. Jonathan Reardon

Ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Springfield MA

on June 28, 2008

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

Feast Grounds Open

Food, Raffles, Fun, Games, Music, Entertainment

4:00PM - 11:00PM

SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008

2:00PM - Living Rosary

2:30 Blessing of New Handicapp Accessible Entrance and Cry Room

2:45PM Procession, Solemn Benediction

3:00PM - 10:00PM Feast Grounds are Open

THE BEST ITALIAN FEAST IN THE 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!

PICTURES FROM THIS YEAR'S 2008 FEAST

Blessing of the New Addition Photos taken by Nat Squatrito

Thanks Nat!

Blessing of the New Handicap Acessible Entrance

Fr. John Lolio, Pastor 1981 - 1992

Fr. Henry Zinno Assistant Pastor 1987-1997; Pastor 2002 - Current

Fr. James Verdelotti Pastor 1992-2002

Blessing of New Handicap Accessible Entrance

The Pictures Below were taken by Manny Corriera

Thanks Manny!

Tom Campagna, Parish Trustee, the first parishioner up the New Ramp!

Joyce and David Simoes, Chief Marshals 2008, with Carol Viveiros.

Living Rosary

Procession:

Food Fun Games Music

Fr. Michael Sisco, new assistant Pastor, working his way through the Food Booths!