The City of Lawrence, Massachusetts has been known for its rich diversity and being the home of immigrants for centuries. Immigrants paved the way for a strong culture in a small city and left a custom behind that would be celebrated for decades. The Feast of the Three Saints is an Italian festival that celebrates the lives of the brothers who were killed for their faith. Alfio, Filadelfo, and Cirino were all brothers that were killed in Italy for following their Christian faith. In turn, their lives are celebrated every year in order to remember the strength they have and their significance in the Christian faith. Although the festival began as a celebration of the saints, it is an important part of the Lawrence community regardless of whether …show more content…
The reason the Society was established was to provide aid for the fellow Italians working in the textile mills that needed medical attention or other help. The inspiration behind forming this group came from the grand Festa that honors the Three Saints in Trecastagni, Sicily. The three saints of Trecastagni were Società di Mutuo Soccorso – Santi Martiri Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino. People pay a membership fee in order for food and other assistance to be provided to every member when needed. The Society became very popular throughout the years as it was seen as a place of community and a way to worship together, which ultimately led to the first Feast celebration in 1923. In 1961, the Saint Alfio Society had gained so much popularity that they built a community hub where celebrations and traditions can be held. The creation of this building only helped make the Feast of the Three Saints a more permanent event. While the original creators of the Feast are no longer alive, their families and communities continue to hold the traditional festival and honor …show more content…
The festival takes place over Labor Day weekend (three days) and shuts down the four blocks that surround The Shrine Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts. While it is a celebration that is centered around religion, there is a cultural aspect that celebrates Italian customs. The procession is usually done on the first night and contains a band that plays Scicilian music, a lightshow, fireworks, and confetti. The procession is filled with lots of singing and joy as people honor the traditions that were brought from Sicily and gather in community. The final and most important part of the night was the procession of the Saint Alfio Society board members carrying a statue of the three saints. The procession is filled with lots of singing and joy as people honor the traditions that were brought from Sicily and gather in community. The board members carry the statue of the saints throughout the entire festival so that everyone can get a good view. Throughout the rest of the weekend, the festival includes live performances from bands and dancers, as well as Italian food trucks and concession stands. The family-oriented festival provides entertainment and is inclusive for people of all ages and
Many individuals appear to have honourable intentions but often their objectives are flawed. John Strachan lived through and influenced many key events of Canadian history. He was a highly esteemed teacher of wealthy Loyalist children, a pastoral leader during the War of 1812, a supporter of education, a member of the government, he played a prime role in the Rebellions of 1837 and he eventually rose to become the first Bishop of Toronto. John Strachan had a highly Loyalist view towards the governing of Upper Canada; he was especially faithful to the betterment of the Church of England. Strachan was in favour of a purely British Upper Canada or at least one run according to British standards. Although Strachan believed that the best way was the British way, many individuals in Upper Canada disagreed. Strachan's attempts to monopolize all opportunities in favour of the British caused public uproar and debate. His controversial role in government was regarded by some as unnecessary and ungodly since he was a supposed man of God. His manipulation of events were protested but usually accepted; his skills of influencing were uncontested. John Strachan used his powerful status to negatively influence Upper Canadian society. John Strachan's harmful intentions are evident in his supporting of the monopolization of the clergy reserves, controlling of non-British immigration, lobbying strictly for Anglican education in schools, his manipulation of the government and his poor reputation amongst the public.
In William Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence plays a major role. He makes not just one, but three fatal mistakes; he marries Romeo and Juliet, gives the potion to Juliet, and gets caught up in their love. Romeo and Juliet knew they could trust Friar Laurence because he was a priest, and he always did what was right. Since Friar Laurence was so quick to make decisions he made these three fatal mistakes, which is why he is most to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
Have you ever been overconfidence of something and messed it up because you were dauntless about your actions? In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Friar Laurence tries to help Romeo and Juliet so they can love each other without anyone’s interruption and end families’ conflict. However, his tragic flaw, overconfident over his plan ends up killing two young stars crossed lover near the end of play.
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet goes back for centuries. It still captivates millions of readers every year. Is it the way Shakespeare always keeps people guessing? How about the theme of relying on fate? Maybe its because every time this wonderful piece of literature is read no one can decide exactly on who is blame? Is it really Juliet's fault for falling in love and taking chances? Is it their parent’s faults for fighting in the first place? Yes, but no. Friar Lawrence is the one to blame for the death of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. Lawrence is the one who marries them, gives Juliet a sketchy potion, and does not live up to his promise at the end of the play. Friar Lawrence may be a wise, truthful, friendly human being, however that means nothing when it comes to the fact that he killed the pair of star crossed lovers.
Clerk: Citizens of Verona, in this case of Friar Lawrence against the people, may all the witnesses please tell nothing but the truth to decide Mr Lawrence’s fate. Please stand as the respectable Judge Jackson enters [Everyone stands, Judge sit and everyone sits.]
In Romeo and Juliet, a tragedy by William Shakespeare, Friar Lawrence plays a dominate role in the eventual death of Romeo and Juliet even though he is not on stage for most of the play. There are basically three major parts that lead to the tragedy; the marriage, the plan, and the inevitable deaths in all which Friar Lawrence plays a vital role.Friar Lawrence plays an essential role in the marriage of young Romeo and Juliet. At Romeo’s request Friar Lawrence states, "In one respect I’ll thy assistant be; for this alliance may so happy prove, to turn your households to pure love" (Act 2 Scene 3.) Friar Lawrence believes that this holy marriage would bring the Capulet family and Montuague family closer together, for he anticipates that the families will stop hating each other and be peaceful. His attempts to make the marriage of Romeo and Juliet are admirable but poorly planned.
This type of ethnicity is rooted in immigrants of European descent. It could be the Feast of Saint Anthony or Columbus Day for the Italians. The Kosciusko Day Parade for the Polish, the Puerto Rican Day Parade, the St Patrick's Day celebrations for the Irish, the Greek festivals and carnivals held at the various Greek Orthodox churches and German festivals that abound during Oktoberfest in the five county area in the course of a year. These are parades and celebrations are attended by county commissioners, mayors and governors and are usually televised on the local network. They are functions that celebrate the ethnicity of the people. In many cases, the participants dress in traditional garb and eat traditional foods.
It seems self-evident that one cannot be a leader unless he or she has followers; put differently, one cannot hold a leadership role unless others are prepared to hold followership roles. These roles are more or less symbiotic - done effectively, each role can support and benefit the other. Nevertheless, the term “follower” has acquired a negative connotation, and leadership is generally considered to be the pinnacle to which we should all strive in our working lives, if not our personal lives as well. However, thanks to the work of authors such as Robert E. Kinney, who introduced the concept of followership, the characteristics, roles and paths of followers now receive increased attention. Kinney’s groundbreaking article, “In Praise of Followers”, appears along with the work of other authors on followership in The Leaders Companion.
Spilling like a coin purse, Emanuel is not afraid of speaking what comes to mind. Born in Chino and raised in Montclair, he is now attending Montclair High school to pursue his dreams in getting into a college. He loves the education and continues to do well to this day. Emanuel is an interesting, diverse student, and although some may say otherwise, he proves that he can make himself stand out amongst the crowd.
Throughout most of my childhood, I always gravitated towards my Italian heritage more than any other of my birthrights. My great grandparents came to Lawrence, Massachusetts from Naples, Italy in search of a better life. They found it here in America by working in the factories and mills. Sadly, I only knew my great grandparents for a brief period of time before they all passed away. I thank them and her generation for taking us here, to the United States of America.
The preparation for this big event starts months in advance. Cofradias are the like the coordinators of the event. In English, Cofradias means brotherhood and they work together to plan and make sure the entire holiday is taken care of. They are also known as the “Heart of the Holy Week”. Confradias have to map out the route of the parade for every day of the week. The parts of the parade that are on main streets have bleachers on the sides for seating. However, these seats must be booked far in advance and are very costly. Cofradias also have to make sure that there are police and security so that the holiday is safe and peaceful. After the day’s parade ends, there are crews that come out and clean the streets. The Confradias are in charge of taking care of the Jesus and Virgin Mary throughout the year and that al...
Pilgrimage became a major force in the Middle Ages, as people wanted to cleanse their souls. Dante describes what a pilgrim is in his la Vita Nuova: "'pilgrim' may be understood in two senses, one general, and one special. General, so far as any man may be called a pilgrim who leaveth the places of his birth; whereas, more narrowly speaking, he only is a pilgrim who goeth towards or forwards the House of St. James." The three main pilgrimage sites for Christians were in Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela in Spain. In this quote, Dante is referring to Compostela.
...” (Myers 119). I have, for as long as I can remember, been aware of the cultural winds. With each Italian tradition that my family embraces, we are fighting the winds of a more mainstream tradition that seeks presence in our home. But I am glad that we have fought these winds. I am glad that I did not spend my Christmases in the same way that many other children did. I am glad that I believed that my Christmas presents were left by La Befana while all the other kids believed they had come only from Santa Clause. I believe that living in America is about embracing difference. My family forces me to embrace difference through our Italian traditions each Christmas, and it has taught me how beautiful and valuable difference can truly be. Buon Natale!
When Italian immigrants came to America, many were not welcomed in the communities of the Germans and Irish. The neighborhoods that the Itali...
I attended Mass at my local parish, the Parish of St. Francis de Sales, on Sunday, October 9th, in order to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist. This also happens to be the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time because the priest of the parish, Father Phan, wore green in order to symbolize life, anticipation for the coming of Christ, and hope. The liturgical season of Ordinary Time is also significant because it focuses on the fruits of Jesus’s three-year public ministry, his educational parables, and his extraordinary miracles. The season of Ordinary Time also serves as a reminder that the Church’s mission, our mission, is to not only share the life and hope of Jesus