by Marie Elena Giossi Parish children led the celebration of El Dia de Tres Reyes at St. Laurence Church, East New York, last Sunday morning. Traditionally celebrated on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany commemorates the visit of the Three Kings, also known as Wise Men or Magi, to the Christ Child, whom they […]
East New York
Parish of Many Nations – St. Rita’s Celebrates International Day in East New York (with slide show)
by Antonina Zielinska The surprise October snowstorm last Saturday did not stop parishioners of St. Rita parish, East New York, from attending their International Festival in outfits representing their countries of origin. Over 22 nations were represented in the celebration, which began with a Mass and continued with a festival of cultural food and performances. […]
