On Aug. 10, Società San Francesco di Paola hosted its 44th annual Festa Della Famiglia in Onore di San Francesco di Paola at Casa Italia in Stone Park, bringing people together to celebrate faith, family and the Calabresi American community spirit. Festivities began with a prayerful procession featuring the statue of San Francesco di Paola, escorted by the Knights of Columbus and accompanied by many faithful followers. A solemn and inspiring Mass, celebrated by the Rev. James Presta, welcomed more than 1,000 attendees. The liturgy was filled with notes of caritas (charity), tradition, storytelling and laughter, reminding all that through …
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