The 122nd Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Sunday, July 12, 2015 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Honored in Melrose Park, Ill. Corner of 23rd and Augusta Congratulations to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 122nd Feast Celebration and Awards Dinner Man of the Year Gary Marine Candlehouse Recognition Award Principe/Nocita/Zito Rosary and Fr. Benjamin Franch Biretta Award Padre Pio Benefactors MAYOR RONALD M. SERPICO Village of Melrose Park Welcome to the Midwest’s Oldest and Largest Italian Feast A Religious Celebration Honoring Our Lady of Mt. Carmel On behalf of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish-Shrine, the Feast Committee welcomes you to the 122nd year honoring our Blessed Mother. For over a century, the Feast Committee has been promoting the devotion to our Blessed Mother under the ancient title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Year in and year out, these committed men spend countless hours and a lot of effort in order to make out of every Feast a huge success. May la Madonna del Carmine shower abundance of Graces over all these devoted men and may this beautiful tradition continue to inspire many more in the years to come. Dear Friends of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, It is my pleasure to extend each one of you with a cordial greeting. As we gather today to experience friendship, devotion and gratitude, let us not forget this special event marks the beginning of our 122nd anniversary in the yearly festivities honoring la Madonna del Carmine. Year in and year out, for over a century, the devotees of our Lady gather during summer to Rev. Miguel Álvarez, cs express their love and deep-rooted dedication to Mary the Mother of Christ under her ancient title of “Flower of Mount Carmel”. In Melrose Park, we have been blessed with a lovely image of our lady. For over a century that most precious flower has become the point of attraction for thousands and thousands of people. Many of us look forward to the day when her beautiful image and that of her divine child, visit our streets and homes during the yearly procession, such an incredible tradition brings her so close to the many who year after year look forward to see her pass by their house. Many generations have experienced this incredible blessing and it is our desire that such an incredible experience may become part of the life of many more generations to come. Tonight we gather to officially inaugurate our festivities and we do so honoring a man whose dedication, commitment and hard work demonstrate both his devotion to our Lady, as well as his profound love for our church. Gary Marine has been a key factor in the many different activities we have accomplished in the maintenance, restoration and refurbishment of our facilities. Countless hours of hard work and endless moments of creative advice have been his constant gift for our faith community. God bless you Gary, it is my prayer that many more will be inspired by your testimony and in turn become active members of our faith family. Every year, we also select a candle house for the “Candle House Recognition Award”. In doing so it is our intent to extend our gratitude to the many families, societies of parish groups that join our yearly procession making it one of the largest and most beautiful public expressions of faith in the archdiocese of Chicago. The award goes this year to the Principe/Nocita/Zito Rosary Candle House. Thank you for being part of this stunning religious tradition, may you continue to walk with us while experiencing the intercession of our heavenly mother. This year marks the beginning of a tradition that I hope will last for many years to come. We have decided to begin acknowledging with a special recognition all those individuals or groups who are part of our Faith family and contribute to enhance our religious life. Many are the hidden heroes, ordinary people whose love and devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is expressed in silent acts of dedication filled with generosity and quiet love. As a Feast Committee, it is our desire to thank those devotees by presenting them with the “Fr. Benjamin Franch Biretta Award.” While remembering the founding father of our parish, we encourage others to walk in his footsteps: true commitment towards the church, true devotion to our Lady, and true efforts to make our Parish-Shrine a place for all. It is with great joy that we thank the group of men whose efforts made it possible for us to have a beautiful statue of St. Pio of Pietrelcina in our Piazza. To you, our Padre Pio benefactors, our gratitude and appreciation. Finally it is my hope that you all will join us during the Feast this year. As it has happened in the past, we will enjoy the gift of being together while expressing our devotion for la Madonna in ways that only Melrose Park makes it possible. Thank you all and may our Lady’s infant child shower abundance of graces in the life of each one. In Christo, Rev. Miguel Álvarez, cs Pastor-Rector The 122nd Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Honoree Gary Marine Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2015 Man of the Year Gary M. Marine is a 43-year resident of Melrose Park. He was born on March 28, 1946, to Charles and Mary Marine. Gary is one of six children raised on Chicago's west side and attended grammar and high school in Chicago. A man with a strong work ethic. Gary started in the construction industry as a teenager. He has been a member of the Laborers Union, AFL-CIO, Teamsters Union and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. Gary was the proprietor of an underground construction contracting business for many years. With over 50 years in the construction industry. Marine is a past member of the Board of Education Proviso Township High School District 209 and was recognized as the Flowers of Italy Man of the Year in 2010. Gary started his employment with the village of Melrose Park in June of 2003 as lead building inspector and was appointed Director of Public Works in February, 2007. Marine is especially proud of the work he has been involved with – The Ralph "Babe" Serpico Field, The Scarlato Little League Sports Complex at Naples Field and the Silver Creek Stabilization Project, the annual Silver Creek spring and fall cleanup involving the Public Works Department and volunteers among others. One of his favorite projects was the restoration of the Kiddieland sign for the Melrose Park Historical Society. He has been honored to serve Mayor Ronald M. Serpico and the the dedicated employees of the Public Works Department along with the employees of the village of Melrose Park and its residents. Marine is an avid car collector and restoration enthusiast. Gary married Pamela Zito and recently celebrated their 42nd. wedding anniversary. He is the father of Christine and Gary. Has two grandchildren, is a brother-it-law, uncle and great uncle. It has been a great honor for me to be nominated by the Feast Committee for the Man of the Year! Thank you Father Miguel Alvarez and the Feast Committee for this great honor. Principe/Nocita/Zito Rosary First we want to Thank the Feast Committee for honoring the Principe, Nocita, Zito Rosary. In continuing the devoted tradition to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, of the Christian Mothers, and the Altar & Rosary Society, The Principe, Nocita, Zito Rosary continues to recognize and remember all of these devotees. In 2004, the remaining members of the Altar & Rosary Society were informed that there would no longer be an Altar & Rosary Society Candle House. A member of this society was deeply troubled by this decision but this member still had possession of the rosary that was carried faithfully in the procession along with the candle house. We decided to contact the daughters of the Rocco Zito family who constructed and donated the rosary in honor of his mother, Nancy Zito, the founder of the white rosary which is recited every March 25, on the Feast of the Annunciation. Rocco's daughters graciously granted our request to continue the tradition of carrying the rosary in our annual Feast Procession. The rosary was restored and repaired with the generous help of volunteers and small donations. Along with the rosary we created a decorative basket that is carried in front of the rosary. The basket contains pictures to honor the ladies and families of the organizations, past and present, and anyone that has someone dear to be prayed for and honored on that day. Each year we get more people to march with us, men, women and children of all ages. We welcome everyone to help carry our devoted rosary and beautiful basket. It is in our prayer that future generations will continue this wonderful tradition. OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FEAST COMMITTEE Past Award Honorees 2002 Ronald M. Serpico ............................................Man of the Year James Cerami, Phyllis Aiuppa, Rose Lorenzo......Honorary Award 2003 Joe Casale..........................................................Man of the Year Josephine Provenzano, John Menolascino ....Honorary Award 2004 Vito Scavo ..........................................................Man of the Year 2005 Mary Ann Paolantonio.................................Woman of the Year 2006 Rick Beltrame....................................................Man of the Year 2007 Tom Olson..........................................................Man of the Year 2008 Tina Valentino ..............................................Woman of the Year 2009 Giacomo D’Amelio............................................Man of the Year 2010 Fr. Benjamin Franch........................................Man of the Year 2011 Frank Cerrone...................................................Man of the Year 2012 Sonny Nicotera..................................................Man of the Year 2013 Rich Romeo .......................................................Man of the Year 2014 Phil Schwartz.....................................................Man of the Year Bellini/Borzillo Candle House.........................Honorary Award THE 122ND FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL PROGRAM OPENING THE EVENING: NATIONAL ANTHEMS WELCOMING WORDS FROM MAYOR RONALD M. SERPICO MAYOR OF MELROSE PARK PRESENTATION OF HONOREES MAN OF THE YEAR GARY MARINE CANDLE HOUSE RECOGNITION PRINCIPE/NOCITA/ZITO ROSARY FR. BENJAMIN FRANCH BIRETTA AWARD PADRE PIO BENEFACTORS PETER CAMACI • JAMES CERAMI PETER DIFRONZO • DOMINIC GAMBINO TONY INGRAFFIA • DOMINIC PANTANO JOSEPH PANTANO • RONALD M. SERPICO RON SPATA • DOMINIC STRAMAGLIA VIDEO BIOGRAPHY INVOCATION REV. MIGUEL ÁLVAREZ, CS DINNER Dear Gary, Congratulations on the award bestowed to you by Father Miguel Alvarez and the Feast Committee of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Man of the Year 2015. I am very proud of you and honored to be with you as you receive this award. Love, Pamela Uncle Gary, If my mother, Jackie Mc Millan was still here she would be so proud for the honor of man of the year, but also something that was so dear to her heart our family candle house and the Lady of Mount Carmel. Love Always, Jennifer McMillan and Joseph McMillan In memory of Jacqueline R. McMillan. IN LOVING MEMORY OF JACQUELINE R. MCMILLAN Always Loved, Never Forgotten LOVE, YOUR FAMILY Congratulations to a Wonderful Uncle, Godfather and Great Uncle! Congratulations Uncle Gary 2015 Man of the Year! Love, Joe, Lindsay, Anthony and Gia Congratulations Uncle Gary, 2015 Man of the Year! Love, Leslie and Mike Best Wishes From DAVE GUERIN AND THE UNDERPASS LOUNGE 9400 Grand Ave. • Franklin Park, IL 60131 (847) 455-7277 THANK YOU TO FATHER MIGUEL ALVAREZ AND THE FEAST COMMITTEE OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FOR THE HONOR OF ANNUAL CANDLEHOUSE RECOGNITION AWARD 2015. The Principe/Nocita/Zito Rosary will continue the long tradition of the devotees, past and present, in honoring Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in her annual procession. With deep appreciation, The Zito-Marine Families Congratulations to Man of the Year Gary Marine RONALD M. SERPICO Attorney at Law 1807 N. Broadway Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 343-9669 Fax (708) 343-4670 [email protected] Congratulations to Gary Marine on the 2015 Man of the Year Award Presented by the Italian Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Village of Melrose Park Mayor Ronald M. Serpico Clerk Mary Ann Paolantonio Trustees Anthony Abruzzo Jaime Anguiano Cathy Cossident Italia Arturo J. Mota Anthony J. Prignano Mary Ramirez-Taconi Congratulations to this year’s honoree Gary Marine and to the Recognition Award Recipients Principe, Nocita, Zito Rosary for this Well Deserved Award. THE PRIGNANO FAMILY UNCLE TONY AND AUNT JO, JOE, VANESSA, TONY, MARY JO AND MICHAEL, MATTHEW, GIANA, TALIA, JOEY AND MIKEY Congratulations Gary Marine Man of the Year 2015 and Best Wishes Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee Mary Ann Paolantonio Village Clerk Village of Melrose Park Best Wishes from the Melrose Park Firemen’s Association Congratulations to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Committee and Man of the Year Gary Marine! Village of Melrose Park FIRE CHIEF RICK BELTRAME Melrose Park Fire Department Cell: (708) 372-5653 Office: (708) 344-1210 36th Avenue at Lake Street Melrose Park, IL 60160 In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. From the Pones St. Joseph Candle House Group Congratulations Gary M. Marine 2015 Man of the Year Presented by Our Lady of Mount Carmel MELROSE PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE SAM C. PITASSI DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE MICHAEL A. CASTELLAN VÉÇzÜtàâÄtà|ÉÇá àÉ à{x ECDH `tÇ Éy à{x lxtÜ ZtÜç `tÜ|Çx4 Flowers of Italy Club Congratulations to the 2015 Man of the Year Gary Marine and the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee! BEST WISHES AND CONTINUED SUCCESS, TOM OLSON PRESIDENT TRITON COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Congratulations and Best Wishes to Man of the Year Gary Marine! Ron Good and Family Congratulations and Best Wishes to Gary Marine! Congratulations to Gary Marine on the 2015 Man of the Year Award Presented by the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee! In Loving Memory of Johnny (Haircuts) Campanelli County Line Pizza 12049 W. Roosevelt Road Elmhurst, IL 60126 (708) 449-9711 (630) 832-9382 Congratulations to this year’s honoree Man of the Year Gary Marine From Your Friends at 1441 S. Harlem Avenue • Berwyn, Illinois 60402 phone: 708.222.7000 • fax: 708.222.7001 www.dlglawgroup.com CONGRATULATIONS TO MAN OF THE YEAR GARY MARINE Brian W. Carey Attorney at Law 1807 N. Broadway Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 343-8381 Fax (708) 343-4670 [email protected] Congratulations Gary Marine “Well Deserved Honor” Congratulations to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Committee Gary Marine! Pan American Bank congratulates Gary Marine as Man of the Year and proudly supports the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Committee. CONGRATULATIONS GARY! Best Wishes on the 122nd Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (773) 376-4275 In Loving Memory of Josephine Misasi 1923-2012 James A. Caserma 1949-2004 May Our Lady Hold T hem Safely in the Palm of Her Hands Mary Jo Caserma Deena, Rose, Tomasso, t Anthony Dalí Isabella (Duke) and and Ezra James Mary Ann Paladino Caserma Michael, Susan, Joe and Jonathan Maratto John and Frank Misasi Italian Bakery and Deli In Loving Memory of Joe Scudiero From the Scudiero Family In Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Devotion on the 122nd Year of the Feast to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for the Blessings Bestowed Upon the John G. Babowice Family [email protected] Congratulations to this year’s honoree Gary Marine! In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel from D & P Construction. Congratulations on 122 Years! Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Holy Name Society The Family of Woodrow J. Fischer Congratulates the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee for its Dedication and Pledges Continued Support of the Committee’s Good Works! Melrose Park 2503 W. North Ave. (708) 486-1895 Guerine and Company, Inc. A Manufactured Housing Community Kenneth A. Guerine Vice President/Manager Accredited Community Manager Manufactured Housing Manager 4700 Division St. Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 343-3000 Fax (708) 343-3008 BUSINESS: (708) 343-8586 CELL: (708) 899-2243 FAX: (708) 343-1179 [email protected] Congratulations and Best Wishes! • Tents • Ticket Booths • Concession Stands • Golf Carts • Exhibition Booths Ron Buono (708) 450-9600 Fax (847) 259-5156 [email protected] Congratulations to 2015 Man of the Year Gary Marine ROMERO STEEL COMPANY, INC. Jose G. Romero, President 1300 W. Main Street Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 216-0001 Fax (708) 216-0002 www.romerosteel.com Congratulations to Gary Marine on the 2015 Man of the Year Award Presented by the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee! R.J.N. Supplies, Inc. Janitorial • Office Restaurant • Safety Bob Nardella P.O. Box 1772 • Melrose Park, IL 60161 Office: (847) 768-1111 Fax: (847) 768-1113 Cell: (708) 774-4737 E-mail: [email protected] www.rjnsupplies.com Congratulations Gary Marine Man of the Year ORIGINAL FERRARA, INC. Complete Assortment of Sweets for All Occasions! Cannoli • Mini Pastries LUNCH IN • DINNER TO GO ESPRESSO BAR 2210 W. Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 666-2200 (312) 666-2201 Fax (312) 666-2008 www.ferrarabakery.com Congratulations to Man of the Year Gary Marine! Congratulations Gary 2015 Your Friends, Mark & Paul Rauzi Congratulations Gary 2015 YOUR FRIENDS, LINO & GABRIELLA RAUZI Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Man of the Year Gary Marine From Sonny Nicotera Gary Marine Congratulations Gary Marine! FROM THE GARIPPO FAMILY Congratulations to a Great Man of the Year and an Even Greater Friend, Gary Marine on the 2015 Man of the Year Award! Your Friend, James Principe and Cannoli Congratulations to this year’s honorees! In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel from the Mungo Family. In loving memory of Frank A. Mungo. Congratulations Gary! Congratulations to our friend gary m. marine our lady of mt. carmel feast committee man of the year 2015 Chuck Provenzano Congratulations to Gary Marine on the 2015 Man of the Year Award Presented by the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee! Congratulations to Man of the Year Gary Marine F CASTRO INC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTOR 126 N. Evergreen Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 834-7212 CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S HONOREES. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MIKE “UNCLE MIKE” DATOLI Congratulations to Gary Marine 2015 Man of the Year Award Recipient! IN THANKSGIVING TO OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL. FROM THE CARBONARA FAMILY Carbonara Funeral Home Now Open at 1515 N. 25th Ave. Melrose Park Michael A. Carbonara, FD Michael L. Carbonara, FD Joseph R. Carbonara Call Me First! (708) 343-6161 Congratulations to Gary Marine! Thank you for your dedication and years of service throughout the village. Sincerely, Your Friends Michael & Mark Kessling Mark’s Quality Landscaping (708) 681-3384 (708) 562-8298 Best Wishes and Congratulations to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee 2015 Man of the Year Gary Marine May God Bless You. Owner Craig Clavio of Clavio’s Eatery in River Grove and Clavio’s Cafe at Triton College, and Executive Chef Paula Dote, formerly of Danny’s Deli & Catering in Melrose Park, have joined forces to now bring you 9400 W. Grand Ave. Franklin Park (847) 916-2989 (Next to the Underpass Lounge.) Reservations suggested. All items can be prepared for carryout. Open – Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. until 10 p.m. • Our Famous Fried Meatball Sandwich • Chicken, Pasta and New Shrimp Dinners • Artichokes, Neckbones amd More! Have a Great Feast! May the Blessed Mother look down on you and bless all of you for the great job you’re all doing! ADAMS FAMILY To Our Friend Gary Marine, Congratulations on a well deserving honor. Thank you for all you do! Corinne and Dave Principe Caliendo s Banda Napoletana Martin Caliendo, Director BARGAINS IN A BOX James J. Babowice Trobe, Babowice & Associates, LLC Lawyers 404 West Water Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 625-8700 Fax: (847) 625-8708 E-mail: [email protected] Committed to enhancing the quality of life of our residents by offering the best in recreational and leisure services. Veterans Park District 44 W. Golfview Drive Northlake, IL 60164 (708) 343-5270 www.veteransparkdistrict.org Board of Commissioners Denise Knox, President • Ronald W. Boscaccy, Vice President Leonard P. Gassmann, Secretary • Thomas D. Olson, Treasurer Tracy L. Domino Executive Director Donna L. Peluso Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Bill Otte M and G AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALISTS Body and Fender Work • Expert Painting Custom Painting • Restorations Mike Scorza 2102 W. Lake Street • Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 343-9414 • Fax (708) 343-5465 Est. 1970 In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel From the Dalsandro-Guerrieri Family. In Loving Memory of Our Angels of the Shrine. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Pray for Us Deacon John and Deacon Giulio Congratulations on behalf of the employees of Alois Box, serving our community for over 50 years! ALOIS BOX CO., INC. 2000 N. Mannheim Road • Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 681-4090 Fax (708) 681-4389 IN LOVING MEMORY OF NELLO DIDOMENICO BY FAMILY. In Loving Memory of Joseph and Patricia Spoto/ Thomas and Frank Notides By Annette, Michael and Christopher Notides. In Loving Memory of Flora Maggio By Maggio Family. Congratulations to Man of the Year Gary Marine Glenbard Electric Supply, Inc. Dominic Vozella 333 Eisenhower Lane So. Lombard, IL 60148 [email protected] Congratulations to 2015 Honorees: Man of the Year – Gary Marine Candle House Award Principe/Nocita/Zito In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel From the Ed Kruse Family. Candle House \Ç ZÜtàxyâÄ TÑÑÜxv|tà|ÉÇ Éy bâÜ fvtÄtuÜ|Ç| Ytà{xÜáA Brad and Barb Dahly Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! May Our Lady of Mt. Carmel continue to bless you MIKE, SANDRA, VINCENT, DANIELLE AND JOSEPH LAGIOIA In Loving Memory of Hank Akimori! By the Akimori Family Congratulations to Gary Marine! Your consistent hard work, personal integrity and professionalism have earned you the well-deserved honor of being 2015 Man of the Year! ACROSSTOWN Door Service, Inc. 10340 W. Belden • Melrose Park, IL 60164 (708) 562-8298 www.acrosstowndoor.com Blessings to the Feast Committee From Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Wednesday Evening Novena IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH AND MARIE LORENZO BY PATRICK AND JOANN BENNETT AND FAMILY ROBERT AND MARY ANN DEANGELES AND FAMILY To All My Dear Friends at Mt. Carmel, The Best to All of You! Sonny, Rich and the Casale Family, God Bless You! Gentle Touch Carpet and Upholstery VÉÇzÜtàâÄtà|ÉÇá àÉ ZtÜç `A `tÜ|Çx `tÇ Éy à{x lxtÜ tÇw àÉ TÄÄ [ÉÇÉÜxxá Éy à{x Yxtáà Éy bâÜ _twç Éy `àA VtÜÅxÄ4 Pete and Nancy Marella, and Family Congratulations to This Year’s Honoree Gary Marine! From Your Friends at QUASTHOFF’S FLOWERS (708) 456-7890 The Feast Committee Would Like to Thank All of its Supporters. Please Patronize Our Sponsors and Advertisers. Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Visit Our Website at http://olmcparish.org/. Follow Us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/olmcparish?fref=ts.
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