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In advance of this week’s Feast Day, the the end of the procession, a Blessing of the Saint Anthony of Padua procession took Children was given at Saint Leonard place on Sunday with the statue leaving Church. from Saint Leonard Church to be honored June 13th marks the death of Saint throughout the streets of Boston’s North Anthony and is recognized as the Feast of End. Over four hours, the statue of Saint Saint Anthony in the Roman Catholic Anthony was carried on the shoulders of Church. The Saint Anthony Society will also dedicated worshipers accompanied by the put on the larger Saint Anthony’s Feast music of the North End Marching Band. At during the last weekend of August.
MAYOR’S COFFEE HOUR received a plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from the Mayor and enjoyed News Briefs coffee and breakfast treats by Sal Giarratani pro-vided by Dunkin’ Donuts and fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market. Investors Business Daily State Rep. Editorial Says it All Aaron Michlewitz, “Even if Bowe Bergdahl were a Medal of Honor State Representative winner, trading five terrorists to kill more Americans Anthony Petroccelli, would be unjustified. Almost as outrageous, the White Mayor Marty Walsh and House is trying to bamboozle the public.” City Councilor — Wednesday, June 4th Sal LaMattina. What is Wrong with Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, D-VT must be On Monday, June 2nd catching Harry Reiditis because recently, follow- newly-elected Mayor Marty ing the resignation of the VA secretary over the Walsh listened to residents’ VA scandal, Sanders actually had the crazy notion intake at the Mayor’s Annual that the Koch brothers were to blame for it all. Neighborhood Coffee Hour One would think Sanders should know better but hosted by the Boston Parks this aging socialist, like his buddy Reid, seems and Recreation Department obsessed with the Koch brothers. and sponsored by Dunkin’ “Copslie” Plate Okayed in N.H. Donuts at Christopher The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled Columbus Park. Attendees that a man can have a state license plate read- ing “COPSLIE,” saying the ban by the Division Rosanne Mercer, of Motor Vehicles cited was “unconstitutionally Mayor Marty Walsh and vague.” Domenic D’Ambrosio (Continued on Page 14) (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography)
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“The Emblem of the Land I Love” Saturday, June 14th, LUCAN is Flag Day. It Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, but that his only work commemorates the usually called Lucan, our currently in existence is adoption of the flag of next Roman scholar was a an epic poem in ten books, the United States by most important poet in the given the title of “Pharsalia.” the Second Conti- Silver Age of Latin litera- This work fully details the nental Congress in ture. He was brought to struggle between Caesar and 1777. It’s a good Rome at an early age, where Pompey after Julius crossed time to reflect on his education was super- the Rubicon, and all events the meaning of the vised by the most prominent are arranged in chronologi- flag and of the Pledge teachers of the day. He was cal order. of Allegiance that the nephew of Seneca, the Due to the changing many of us recited tutor of Nero. moods and the spirit of daily in school. The talents of Lucan devel- the poem, it’s quite evident I pledge allegiance oped during his younger that the ten books were to the Flag of the years, and he soon became written within different United States of famous as a poet. Lucan’s time frames. Earlier books America, and to the popularity awakened the flatter Nero, while later Republic for which it jealousy of Nero, and conse- volumes loudly proclaim the stands, one Nation quently Lucan was forbidden blessings of freedom along under God, indivis- to write any more poetry, with offensive criticism ible, with liberty and justice for all. or even to recite in public. Engraved title page of a against his tyranny. The Pledge of Alle- Appalled by this prohibition, French edition of Lucan’s In spite of his youth, giance to the Flag of he joined Piso’s famous con- Pharsalia, 1657 Lucan’s work is said to con- spiracy to assassinate Nero, tain greatness. It is charac- the United States of but was soon betrayed. Lucan the poet’s execution. Escape terized by a superior quality America should be rendered by standing at attention fac- was promised a pardon if he appeared to be hopeless, so of diction, excellent imagi- ing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not turned informer and soon at the age of twenty-six, nation, and a mature tone in uniform men should remove their headdress with their denounced all of his accom- while in the prime of his in thought. The “Pharsalia” right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being plices. Imperial treachery life and career, he opened is generally accepted to be over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, was more than Lucan could his veins and expired while one of the best and second face the flag, and render the military salute (U.S. Code deal with, and after the feebly reciting poetry. only to Vergil’s “Aeneid.” Title 4 Sec. 4.) conspirators were executed, We are told that Lucan NEXT ISSUE: The original Pledge of Allegiance, “I pledge allegiance to Nero issued an order for wrote prose as well as poetry, Pliny the Elder my flag and the Republic for which it stands — One nation indivisible — with liberty and justice for all,” was written in September of 1892 by Francis Bellamy for The Youth’s Companion magazine in Boston. The phrase was printed The Headwear Association Launches on leaflets and sent to schools throughout the United States. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 addelena eccese e-mail: [email protected] M L May She Rest in Peace Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly Published weekly by Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 addelena Maddy (Leone) assistant at Ocean Spray USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA MLeccese, of Braintree for Cranberry, Boston for 22 years. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 38 years formerly of Newton Maddy was a member of the Sons of Italy of Braintree James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma (Auburndale) passed away 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 on June 6, 2014 at the age Ladies Lodge, the Italian Vol. 118 - No. 24 Friday, June 13, 2014 of 69. American Cultural Organi- Beloved wife of Richard zation of Braintree, and a OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions member of the St. Cosmas of this our adopted country the United States of America: M. Leccese. Devoted sister To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: of Marguerite Leach of and Damian Society of To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: Warwick RI and Antonia Cambridge in which she In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it. Irwin of Attleboro. Dear aunt received the Woman of the Year to Anthony Irwin and his wife award in 2004. Marybeth, David Irwin, Susan Irwin Funeral Mass was at St. Francis James and Douglas Leccese. Cherished of Assisi Church in Braintree. Burial at the Padre Pio grand aunt of Rachael, Olivia and Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton. Mass & Procession June 22nd Giuliana. Memorial donations may be made in Maddy was born in Warwick, RI. She was Maddy’s name to Saint Cosmas and Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, or more formerly a secretary at the Merchant Damian Society, 17 Porter Street, commonly referred to as Padre Coop Bank. She was a human resource Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141. Pio was born Francesco Forgione on May 25 1887, in To leave a sympathy message visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com. the farming Italian town of Pietrelcina. He is famous for bearing the stigmata and joined the Capuchins at an early age. He then left the friary to begin his studies to become a priest, IN LOVING MEMORY OF which is why he is known as Padre Pio, Father Pius in Italian, a name given to Andrea “Abby” (Petrigno) Spagnuolo him when he joined the Capuchins. His life was June 20, 1954 – June 9, 2014 shrouded with illness and controversy due to his Andrea “Abby” (Petrigno) many adored nieces and stigmata, which the Vatican Spagnuolo, of the North End nephews. doubted were real, thus of Boston on June 9th. Family and friends will prohibited him from practicing mass and hearing Beloved wife of Robert honor Abby on Friday, June confession. Later in his life however, Pope Pius XI admit- Spagnuolo, Jr. Devoted 13th from 9:00-10:30 am ted to be misinformed and encouraged Catholics to visit mother of Alex DiCicco, in St. Leonard’s Church, Padre Pio. He was finally allowed to preach and celebrate Ariana and Robert J. Hanover Street, Boston, Mass. Spagnuolo of Boston. followed by a Funeral Mass In honor of Padre Pio, who was canonized a Saint by Saint Loving daughter of in celebration of her life at John Paul II on June 16, 2002 and to raise funds for Josephine (Petringa) and 10:30 am. Services will St. Leonard Church; the Friends of Padre Pio have organized a service. A Mass in Italian with a few words in English will the late Joseph Petrigno. conclude with Abby being be held at 10:30 am on June 22nd at St. Leonard on Hanover Dear sister of Mark laid to rest in Woodlawn Street followed by food and beverages at 12:00 pm in the Petrigno and Shelia Cemetery. downstairs hall. Tickets are $10.00 and all of the proceeds Moratti both of Boston. For more details, visit will be going to the church. A procession in celebration Cherished daughter-in- www.ruggieromh.com of Padre Pio will commence at 2:00 pm at Hanover and law of Robert “Buddy” arrangements under the Prince Streets and continue throughout the streets of the and Josephine (Salvati) Spagnuolo of the personal care of Ruggiero Family Memorial North End. North End of Boston. Also survived by her Home East Boston, 617-569-0990. The chief organizer, Anna Serignano D’Amore thanks all of those who have helped put together this event, espe- cially Father Antonio. All are welcome to come lend a hand, honor Padre Pio and enjoy a good time. Saint Anthony of Padua by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari
There is perhaps no more Morocco in the year 1220 loved and admired saint in and whose bodies had been the Catholic Church than brought to Saint Anthony’s Saint Anthony of Padua. monastery for burial in- Saint Anthony, called Saint spired him to become a Anthony of Padua because of Franciscan. Thus, Ferdinand his long residence in that left the Canons Regular of city, was born in Lisbon Por- St. Augustine to join the tugal in 1195 receiving the Franciscan Order taking the name Ferdinand at his Bap- new name of Anthony. tism. He was placed by his A short time after his en- parents, at an early age, in try into the order, Anthony the Community of the Can- started for Morocco, but he ons of the Cathedral of was stricken down by a se- Lisbon. vere illness, which affected At the age of fifteen, he mainly with study and him the entire winter com- joined the Canons Regular of prayer. Gifted with an excel- pelling him to sail for Portu- Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, St. Augustine, in the mon- lent understanding and a gal the following spring. His The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 astery of St. Vincent, just superb memory, he gathered ship, however, was over- outside the city walls (1210). from the Sacred Scriptures taken by a violent storm The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily Two years later he entered and the writings of the Holy and driven upon the coast the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. the Monastery of Santa Fathers a vast knowledge of of Sicily, where Anthony There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Croce in Cóimbra (1212), theology. The death of five remained for some time, e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- where he remained for eight Franciscans who shed their addressed, stamped envelope. years, occupying his time blood for their Faith in (Continued on Page 5) Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 13, 2014 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore A Letter to My Father by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Dear Daddy, childhood, an unyielding listening to one of Dan’s OUT LOUD Happy Father’s Day! I love reminder of the music and crazy stories. Similarly, your by Sal Giarratani you so much, and I hope I language and customs of my optimism is infectious, and always show you how much ancestors. That is why I still I cannot be sad around you I appreciate you, on this sit down with you to watch even for a second, Daddy. You Do We Have a Rogue President holiday and every other day Italian game shows, Daddy. would take us out for family in the White House? of the year. You would take me to the trips in the rain, sing Ital- Daddy, I really enjoyed gar- North End on balmy summer ian songs in the car, help After the recent deal of Today we have a president dening with you last week. days, where we would eat me navigate a math problem trading off five jihadists unlike any other. Did he Even if we were just doing pizza and gelato together, and comically run sideways locked up at Gitmo for a sus- actually think we the people something as simple as pull- and where I would always across parking lots. How can pected U.S. Army deserter would like his actions? If he ing up dry weeds and unclog- watch you buy copies of anyone not smile around many are very concerned did, he is even further out of ging the electric plow, it felt Italian newspapers. You you? Daddy, I hope that I over what is going on in the loop than I gave him so nice to be spending time made sure that our Christ- can have that same influ- America these days. Long- credit for. together in the spring sun- mases were filled with ence on others one day, for time and quite respected Doesn’t he care about the shine. It made me miss the boxes of panettone and our you taught me that optimism national syndicated colum- war on terror? Does he view days when I was just a little Easters with large chocolate is a precious jewel, a secret nist George Will wondered terrorists as the enemies girl and would help you dig eggs, holiday traditions that weapon that can turn any aloud in a recent commen- of civilization? Some further in the dirt so you could plant connected me to the wider dismal day as bright as a tary that President Obama to my right think he just tomatoes and herbs and world of my heritage, and rainbow. Finally, Daddy, you seems to be acting like a wants to empty out Gitmo zucchini. I remember how taught me the symbolic have determination like no rogue president. Making before he leaves office. you pointed out all the worms meaning hidden behind other person I know. No mat- secret agreements with the However, even his liberal and bugs that crawled among every custom. When I finally ter how difficult a situation Taliban to release five of its apologists seem at a loss to the plants and taught me visited Sulmona, and stood you are facing, you do so leaders for one U.S. Army explain the unexplainable. how essential they were to in the cobbled medieval with bravery and a fighter’s sergeant they had. The To date, our President ensuring that our crops grew streets and among the spirit. Sometimes, when blowback over this trade keeps surviving one outra- beautifully and healthily. I thick deep-green moun- things get me down — little, came in several directions. geous action after another remember how you guided tains, I could practically insignificant things like a Why would the President but can he explain cutting me to make sure that I was see your past youthful self, burned meal or a flippant even make such a deal? a deal with the Taliban by watering the plants just brimming with the experi- student — I think about your Why would he give the himself? enough. I remember the ences and stories you would courage, and it puts my life Taliban legitimacy? Why Our country is going down bundles of lavender you one day pass on to me. in perspective. Laughter, would he break a law that he the tube. We are losing any brought home to Mom, and Daddy, thank you for filling optimism and bravery are signed with Congress in moral authority we still how they would make the me with a sense of pride in traits that I always attempt which he was to notify Capi- had left. We have become a kitchen smell like sweet my ethnicity, and for keep- to imbue into my daily life, tol Hill first? Many ques- global laughingstock. The soap. You had so much ing old traditions alive in our and this desire all stems tions and terrible answers American Era that began patience with me, Daddy, home — no easy task in this from you. Daddy, you are my returning to them. U.S. following the end of WWII and so much enthusiasm modernized world. Your love inspiration and my hero. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is appears to be nearing its about the natural world that for Italian culture inspired Daddy, I know that this let- livid over what the President end. Once we lose it, it will it continues to inspire me, me to write this column and ter can never sufficiently did. be gone forever like the even today. In fact, I think gave me a renewed confi- thank you for all the lessons Does our President do Greeks, Romans and British our time in the garden is a dence as an Italian-Ameri- you’ve taught me and all the things or see things the before us. metaphor for how you helped can woman. sacrifices you made for me. way every other president When we think it is okay me blossom into the young You also provided me with I just hope that it gives you before him did? Including to trade evil for bad, where woman I now am: just like petals, or independence. an idea of just how much even Jimmy Carter or Bill does that leave America? the plants that grow in our Just like petals eventually you mean to me, and how Clinton. Say what you wish I consider myself a pol- backyard, you gave me both become detached from much you continue to in- about those two ex-presi- itical moderate and still roots and petals. flowers and fly in the breeze, spire me. I will always be dents, but I always believed remain a registered Demo- These proverbial roots you implemented me with your gardener. they did what they thought crat but I am at a loss come from the fact that you skills to survive in the Happy Father’s Day! And was in the best interest of to explain anything out always placed emphasis on world, always striving to be remember — ti voglio molto the nation. Didn’t always of our Nation’s Capital lately. our family’s traditions and a better person. I have the bene. agree with them but never George Will may be on to heritage. Whenever I hear ability to see the humor in Love always, questioned their motives. something here. the silly songs on the Italian almost anything because of Ally channel playing from our the way your booming laugh Note: Happy Father’s living room, I have to smile always rings out at home, Day to my awesome dad, — your love for this channel whether you are watching a Rocco Di Censo, and all the was a constant part of my funny television show or great fathers out there! Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is a Graduate Student in History at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She appreciates any comments and suggestions about Italian holidays and folklore at [email protected]. Mayor’s Garden Contest Deadline July 11 Mayor Martin J. 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To RSVP for the annual meeting or for more information 2014 at 7:30 pm. Both to provide over 150 local Last year, we performed on the Bay State Chapter, contact Freedoms Foundation Faneuil Hall performances singers, directors, and mu- Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte in Executive Director Joseph Ferrino Sr. at 617-846-2122. will be fully staged and with sicians, with professional Boston’s Faneuil Hall. The Lunch will be served during the meeting. full orchestra, under the performing experience. production was so success- musical direction of Dr. Tif- In an effort to challenge ful that we have chosen to fany Chang and stage direc- the boundaries of what return again to Faneuil Hall tion by Adrienne Boris. a theatre space “has” to with our 2014 production, Die • Saint Anthony of Padua (Continued from Page 3) Fledermaus. until he had regained his winning countenance, won- $ SELL YOUR GOLD $ Want to support the health. 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2014 NORTH END THOUGHTS by DAN About This & That FESTIVAL DIRECTORY with Daniel A. DiCenso JUNE The Three Stooges: Celebrating 80 Years of Laughter PADRE PIO PROCESSION June 22 comedians (besides Charlie Procession Only – Hanover - Prince Sts. 2 pm Chaplin) to attack Hitler through comedy before the JULY United States even entered the war with the very funny MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 13 shorts You Nazty Spy! (1940) Procession Only – Hanover - Prince Sts. 2 pm and its sequel I’ll Never Heil Again (1941). ST. ROCCO July 20 Curly’s health began to Procession Only – Hanover - Prince Sts. 1 pm take a toll on him after the war and much of his youth- AUGUST ful energy (which his comic persona was based on) ST. AGRIPPINA August 1, 2, 3 began to fade. In 1947, after Hanover & Battery Sts. a severe stroke, he retired from the act and was Sunday Procession 1 pm replaced by the original third MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 8, 9, 10 Stooge, Shemp. He was no Hanover & Battery Sts. Curly, but brought his own Sunday Procession 1 pm comic wit to the trio. Shemp I was a Stooge fan before I official team with the Oscar has suffered, unfairly I think, MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 14, 15, 16, 17 was a TV fan and, as their nominated short Men in by the misfortune of coming North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) popularity proves 80 years Black. That short remains in as Curly’s replacement, Sunday Procession 1 pm after they left manager Ted one of their best and set the an act no comedian could Healy and became a comedy mold for the classic Stooge follow, but the Stooges con- ST. ANTHONY August 29, 30, 31 act sensation, the same is formula. It was A) set against tinued to make a number Endicott & Thacher Sts. true for many new fans. The a backdrop that was not of marvelous shorts with rise of The Three Stooges is inherently funny; a hospital, Shemp, though age was Sunday Procession 12 pm an all-American success B) the boys were cast in a beginning to take effect on ST. LUCY September 1 story. With their roots in respectable profession; doc- all three. Yiddish routines, they got tors, C) pure hilarity ensues. When the Stooges did dip Monday Procession – Endicott St. 1 pm their start in vaudeville Yes, this is the episode with was, in fact, after Shemp’s before joining up with Ted the classic gag of the Stooges death. Moe refused to let SEPTEMBER Healy where they started charging out of the office the act die out and so put it appearing in minor roles first with bicycles, then with on life-support, adding Joe ST. ROSALIE September 7 in such movies as the Joan boats, and then on horse- Besser (whose entire per- Procession Only – North Square 1 pm Crawford vehicle Dancing back, each time the intercom sona was a knock-off of Lady (which was also the says’ “Calling Dr. Howard, Phil Silvers) and then Curly- OCTOBER film debut of Fred Astaire) Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard.” Joe for their foray into fea- and Hollywood Party along Under producer Jules ture-films. ST. JOSEPH’S FEAST October 3, 4, 5 with many musical shorts White at Columbia Pictures, But it’s the Stooges in their as Nertsery Rhymes and Beer the Stooges made some of prime that have become Prado - Hanover St and Pretzels. their best films during the staples of American pop-cul- Sunday Procession 1 pm For a time, Healy proved Curly years. Some of their ture and whose films have a viable manager for the very best include Three Little become a rite of passage for MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS Stooges and records indicate Pigskins (1934), where they a new generation of young that he maintained a close wreck a football game with men. Even television caught Gloucester, MA friendship with Moe Howard. hilarious results, Uncivil onto their appeal and their But, considering how quickly Warriors (1935), one of their shorts, made a decade SAINT PETER’S FESTIVAL June 25, 26, 27, 28,29 Healy’s career deteriorated many “period-piece” shorts, before the medium became St. Peter’s Square through alcoholism, it’s this time the Civil War, a commodity, have now Sunday Procession Noon amazing their partnership mashed with contemporary become a classic sitcom. Malden, MA lasted as long as it did. But gags and lingo, Hoi Polloi The Stooges were never doors often close just so a (1935), my personal favorite well-received by the high- SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 8, 9, 10 better one can open and in Three Little Beers (1935), brow critical establishment. Pearl Street 1934 Moe Howard and Larry which I love more for final They did lack the subtlety of Fine parted ways with Ted chase with rolling beer bar- Chaplin or Buster Keaton Sunday Procession 1 pm Healy while Shemp Howard rels than the better-remem- and they went too fast for a Lawrence, MA continued his own career, bered golf game in the first pay-off to build carefully con- leaving a spot open for his half, Movie Maniacs (1936), structed gags like Laurel FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS August 29, 30, 31 brother Curly to join the trio. Half Shot Shooters (1936), A & Hardy. And the Marx Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino The rest, as they say, is his- Plumbing We Will Go (1940), Brothers will always reign Common & Union St., Lawrence tory. Eighty years ago, The and In the Sweet Pie and Pie supreme for verbal wit. But Sunday Procession 3 pm Three Stooges as the icons we (1941). the basic style of Stooge have loved for generations The war years added new knock-about has one advan- Cambridge Festival (bowler-haired Moe, mat- themes and new material tage over their competitors; SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 6, 7 tress-spring haired Larry, for parodying. The Stooges and bald Curly) became an became one of only two (Continued on Page 14) Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge Sunday Procession 1 pm