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*Saturday Events*

Mass in Italian

5 PM Mass will be conducted in Italian with written translation available in
English and Italian.

Spaghetti Dinner

Dinner in Church Hall from 4 PM to 7 PM,  price: $7 (Children under 6 free)
includes spaghetti, salad, dessert

Dinner Entertainment:
Dan Davis, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera, singing Italian songs.

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Outdoor Food
	7 PM to 10 PM: Sausage and peppers, hot dogs, pizza fritta and beverages (2:30 to 10 PM) on the church grounds.

Entertainment
8 PM Live Band
Tailor Made

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*Sunday Events*

Celebratory Mass
	Starts at 9AM: Solemn High Mass and ~St. Anthony's " monks", singing traditional Italian hymn to St. Anthony, Monks’ Reunion, and ~Old Timers Band playing “Caderna”

Monks’ Reunion
	Parishioners who have been part of the 13 monks in the past are asked to attend the Solemn High Mass

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Procession

(Religious Parade) at 10:15 AM (approximately): This is a traditional Italian procession in honor of St. Anthony, including a statue of the saint carried on the shoulders of four parishioners, the 13 monks, the St. Anthony’s banner, the Old Timers Band, colorful Italian banners by artist Mario Venturini representing all regions of Italy, parish groups, people wearing regional Italian costumes, and floats.  After Mass, the procession will line up on Pomeroy Street in front of the church and proceed according to the following route:

Parade Route:
Starting from the church, turn left on Elm Street and proceed to Hubbard, turning left there and proceeding to Central Ave.  Continue to Pomeroy St..  Turn right at Pomeroy St. and march to Port Watson St.  Turn right and go up Port Watson St. to Bartlett.  Go down Bartlett St. to Commando Ave., pausing at the corner of Commando Ave. for the band to play.  Turn left at the end of Commando and go down Hyatt St.  Cross Port Watson to Pomeroy and return to church

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Food
Indoor Food

Italian Ethnic Food Noon to 8 PM in the Church Hall:
Lasagna Rollups
Hot Meatball Sandwich
Rotini and Meatball
Pasta and Beans
Beans and Greens
Pellegrino Water

Outdoor Food:
Sausage and peppers, hot dogs, pizza fritta, beverages, including bottled
water, soda, wine, and beer, from noon to 9PM on the church grounds
Cake Wheel: fresh baked goods on the church grounds
Dolci Booth: 
Freshly made, while you wait, cheese cannoli, as well as regular chocolate and cheese cannoli, pizzelles, Italian cookies, coffee and water.

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Entertainment
Indoor Entertainment
(inside St. Anthony’s Church): Sunday June 8th

12:30 PM – 7th and 8th Grade Swing Choir from Homer Junior High School, under the direction
of John Melvin

2:00 PM – Madrigal Singers from Cortland High School, under the direction of Ben Wells

3:30 PM – Blue Notes (Jazz Choir) and Ruby Rhythms (Women’s Choir) from Homer High
School, under the direction of Cara McLaughlin

5:00 PM – Seven Valley Chorus (Sweet Adelines) – under the direction of Paulette Young

Outdoor Entertainment
	On the bandstand in the parking lot from 1 PM to 8:30 PM 1 to 2 PM Cortland High Jazz Band 2:30 to 3:30 Zucco Americano 4 to 5 PM JazzHappensBand 5:30 to 6:30 Johnnie and Lonnie 7 to 8:30 PM Old Timers Band

Children’s Entertainment
3 PM to 5PM: Magician/Juggler (on the church grounds)

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Crafters
	On Pomeroy Street (the block in front of St. Anthony’s is closed to traffic): Artisans and crafters from Central New York will be offering their handmade/homemade items on the street as you enter the Festival grounds!"

Novelties
On the church grounds:
Italian-themed novelty items, including t-shirts, caps, key chains, buttons, aprons, and religious items

Games
	On the grounds:     Bounce house and assorted games

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Wine Competition

Raffle
	1 - $2500 1 - $750 1 - $375 1 - $250 1 - $175 9 - $50 15 - $25 5 Winning Sellers Donation $10 Support the largest fundraiser for the church--more chances to win than the NYS Lottery! Tickets available: At the Festival Final drawing after the Old Timers Band Concert

Directions
(click map for more details)

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Photos Courtesy of Frare Fotos (Jerry Frare) and Mary Ann Murphy
This website is authorized by the St. Anthony's Day Festival Committee of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Cortland, NY