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 15, 16, 17, & 18, 2010

TOWN COMMON

BRISTOL, RI

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

OPENING MASS:

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010, 10:30AM

HOMILIST: Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr.

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

CHIEF MARSHALS:

VINCENT and CAROLINE CAMPAGNA

Announced, Easter Sunday Weekend, April 3 & 4, 2010

THE THOMAS VENDITUOLI, FAITH IN ACTION AWARD WINNER:

  Elizabeth Ruginis  

 Announced, Mother's Day Weekend, May 8 & 9, 2010

TRIDUUM

SPIRITUAL PREPARATION FOR FEAST:

Our guests speakers this year were the three newly ordained priests of the Diocese of Providence.  These young men were ordained on June 26, 2010 at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul in Providence.  Preaching at the Triduum of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be one of their first ministerial and liturgical functions.

MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010, 7:00pm

MASS

CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST:

 Rev. Derek J. Puleo

Fr. Puleo is a parishioner of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Pawtucket.  He is currently assigned as the assisant pastor at St. John and Paul Parish in Coventry. He studied at Mt. St. Mary Seminary in Emitsburg, Maryland.

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010, 7:00pm

MASS

CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST: 

 Rev. Adam A. Young 

Fr. Young is a parishioner of St. Francis DeSales Parish in North Kingstown, RI.  He is currently a assigned temporalily for the summer at St. Thomas More parish in Narragansett.  He will return in the fall for a fifth year of study at the Pontificial North American College in Rome

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010, 7:00pm

MASS

CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST:

Rev. Joseph R. Upton

Fr. Upton is a parishioner of St. Paul's Parish in Cranston, RI.  He studied at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary in Emitsburg, Maryland. He is currently assigned to St. Francis Parish in Wakefield and is Chaplain at Prout High School.

****NEW THIS YEAR***

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD FOOD NIGHT:

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010

5PM - 8PM

Featuring

Fish & Chips, Clamcakes and Chower, Pulled Pork Sandwiches,

Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

and Fr. Zinno's Homemade Lasagna

FRIDAY, 5PM-10PM, SATURDAY 4PM-10PM, SUNDAY 3PM - 10PM

Feast Grounds Open

Food, Raffles, Fun, Games, Music, Entertainment

SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010

2:00PM - Living Rosary

2:30PM Procession, Solemn Benediction

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

THE BEST ITALIAN FEAST IN THE 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!

FEAST 2010 PICTURES

Pictures below courtesy of Manny Correira