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Festa Della Famiglia
Faith • Family • Tradition
Casa Italia · Stone Park, IL
Celebrate Faith, Family & Tradition
Join Società San Francesco di Paola in cooperation with Calabresi in America Organization for the 45th Annual Festa Della Famiglia at Casa Italia.
This four-day celebration honors San Francesco di Paola with Masses, processions, live entertainment, food, children’s activities, raffles, fireworks, and Italian-American fellowship.
Stone Park, IL
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Celebrate four days of prayer, culture, music, food, family, and tradition at Casa Italia.
Call Casa Italia: 708-345-59332026 Festa Della Famiglia
7:00PM
Triduum in honor of San Francesco di Paola celebrated with prayers and mass in the Casa Italia Community Center Building.
Thursday: Family mass in remembrance of our dearly departed. Please bring a wallet size photo of your deceased loved one to the mass for remembrance.
Friday: Family mass of healing.
Following Mass
Refreshments & Lite Bites
5:30 – 6:00PM
Feast opens at Festival Pavilion with Banda Siciliana of Chicago.
6:00 – 8:30PM
Musical Entertainment: DJ Alex and DJ Fabio
LIVE Musical Performances
8:30PM
Torchlight procession with statue of San Francesco di Paola to Calvary Hill followed by a prayer service.
9:15PM
Open house reception at Casa Italia Community Center.
9:00AM
Feast opens with Banda Siciliana of Chicago.
11:00AM
Procession with Statue of San Francesco di Paola, accompanied by Knights of Columbus, Banda Siciliana and all public followed by Mass.
12:00PM
Mass celebrated by Reverend James Presta assisted by members of the clergy, and accompanied by the San G.B. Scalabrini Choir, led by Liliana Bartolotta, Choir Director.
Following Mass:
Open House Luncheon at Banquet Center with Musical Entertainment by DJ Alex and DJ Fabio.
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San Francesco Café, featuring…
Elio Pizza on Fire in Addison, IL.
Grilled Sausage Sandwiches, Chips, Water, and Gelato.
People are also welcomed to bring their own picnic. Tables and chairs are available upon request!
2:30-6:00PM
Children’s Activities Begin!
- Magic Show
- Pony Rides
- Train Ride
2:30-3:30PM
Musical Entertainment by the Banda Siciliana.
4:30-5:30PM
Annual Raffle & Split the Pot Drawing
6:00-8:00PM
Musical Entertainment
8:15-9:15PM
CLOSING CEREMONY
Torchlight procession with statue of San Francesco di Paola to Calvary Hill for final prayers.
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