Gemma Ferrara, a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Williamsburg, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with Msgr. Joseph Calise, pastor, who is pictured with her, and Giuditta Coccia, parish pastoral care coordinator. Gemma’s parents, Antonietta and Angelo, were married at the church back in 1910, and they raised 11 children in the parish. Gemma, their fourth child, was born Oct. 28, 1916. Happy birthday!

(Photo courtesy Msgr. Joseph Calise)