THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 Page 9 21st A Annual Our Lady of Lourdes Outdoor Mass well attended lthough Our Lady of Lourdes Parish closed on Sept. 1, 2004, parishioners kept the light shining by holding the 21st Annual Outdoor Mass at the park on Sunday morning. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Father Leonardo Moreira, Natale, James, Jennifer and Cecilia Carpinelli, Mayor Patrick Keefe, John Verrengia and Norina Longo Father Leonardo Moreira said the church is still here and the church is more than just a building. Father Leonardo Moreira and Ed Nazzaro lead the procession. Shown from left to right: Hal Abrams, Councillor-at-Large candidate Joanne McKenna (currently Ward 1 Councillor), State Rep. Jeff rey Turco, John Verrengia, Mayor Patrick Keefe and James Mercurio. Event co-organizer John Verrengia read from Proverbs at Sunday’s Our Lady of Lourdes 21st Annual Outdoor Mass. Shown from left to right: Hal Abrams; Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna; Mary Aileen Dame, MD; and Prudy Dame. Andrea Bottari and her brother, Stephen Bottari Carole Smith said they read the rosary the fi rst Saturday of each month weather-permitting at 8 a.m. inside the park. Janine Ellis with Darlene Toscano Shown from left to right: Ralph DeCicco, James Nigro, State Rep. Jeff rey Turco and Vittorio Gioacchini. Shown from left to right: Scooby Doo, the dog; Cheryl Delaney, a CCD student of Verrengia in 1972; and Valda Barry. Shown from left to right: Anne Straccia, Nina DeFreitas and Dottie Cutillo were at the Mass. Shown from left to right: Michael Ferrante, Frank Pioppi and Daniel Maguire. Jay Bolton joined in Holy Communion. Father Leonardo Moreira holds up the chalice during communion. Event organizers John Verrengia and James Mercurio. Hal Abrams and Stephen Bottari attended Mass. Shown from left to right: Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr.; Jennifer Keefe; Cindy Wood; and James Nigro. Father Leonardo Moreira blessed the fathers.
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