Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 Annual Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church Outdoor Mass 22nd Organizers, shown from left to right: John Verrengia, Immaculate Conception Church Pastor Rev. Leonardo Moreira and James Mercurio. D uring the 22nd Annual Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church Outdoor Mass on Sunday, the former congregation welcomed Menbere Leul Saint Holy Savior Ethiopian Orthodox Church into their former church home on Sunday morning. In the Gospel reading, Pastor Leonardo Moreira said the assembly makes the church. Co-organizer/Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio said they kept the tradition going for 22 years. Co-organizer John Verrengia read from the Book of Exodus in the fi rst reading. Priest Hailu Fetene said the church formerly met in Jamaica Plain. High Priest Tsehaye Beyene said he’s happy to be welcomed into the community. Displaying the cake are Valda Barry (left) and Cheryl Delaney. School Committee Vice Chair/ Ward 1 member Jacqueline Monterroso, Nicholas, 1, and Victor Monterroso. Priests gave a tour of the new church, Menbere Leul Saint Holy Savior Ethiopian Orthodox Church, where Our Lady of Lourdes previously met. State Rep. Jeff rey Turco off ered the Second Reading. Parishioners Paula Pacitto (left) and Nancy Dowd sang while praying. Pastor Leonardo Moreira raised the chalice to prepare for Communion. Shown from left to right: member Hosana Wondimu, priest Hailu Fetene, high priest Tsehaye Beyene, Pastor Leonardo Moreira and member Aklog Limeneh attend the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Altar server Ed Nazzaro Jr. led the procession. Celicia Carpinelli knelt down to pray. Shown from left to right: James Mercurio, Mayor Patrick Keefe, John Verrengia and James Nigro. In front: parishioners Priscilla and Robert LaSala prayed. Ed Deveau (in front) received Holy Communion.
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