Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, JuLy 3, 2024 Our Lady of Lourdes Faithful Celebrates 20th Anniversary Mass By Tara Vocino T he Grotto Park of Our Lady of Lourdes celebrated their 20th anniversary outdoor Mass in Beachmont Square on Sunday morning. The parish faithful have been meeting every year to honor the Our Lady of Lourdes Church which was closed by the archdiocese over 20 years ago. The crowd listens on during the homily. The crowd sings the entrance hymn, “Here I am, Lord.” Communion celebrates Jesus’s life and resurrection, according to the Scriptures. Cantor Sandy Strate sings “Alleluia.” Organizers Jim Mercurio, at left, with John Verrengia. The priests walked into the procession. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM 12-9 p.m. $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Cheryl Delaney, at left, with Valda Barry by the refreshments. Shown from left to right, are: Mary Vigliotta, Juan Jaramillo, Juanita Haas, Kathleen Heiser and Carol Tye prays. Event Organizer Jim Mercurio thanked the Beachmont Improvement Committee, the Department of Public Works, and dessert donors. Event Co-Organizer John Verrengia read from the Book of Wisdom. Benjamin Soares, 17 months, dances to “Ave Maria.” Our Lady of Lourdes Father Thomas Keyes read from the Gospel of Mark. Event co-host Jim Mercurio holds the stoal with Father Ronald Tascelli, which is an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests. Shown from left to right, are: McKenna’s Campaign Manager Larry Smith, Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna and CouncillorAt-Large Juan Jaramillo. Shown from left to right, are: event cohost John Verrengia, Former Ward 1 Councillor Doug Goodwin, and Boston College Philosophy Director Jesuit Father Ronald Tascelli. Immaculate Concept ion Parochial Vicar Father Leonardo Moreira. Father Ronald Tascelli is a Jesuit priest from Boston College. Erin Murphy prays the Lord’s Prayer.
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