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FEAST OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
World's Largest Portuguese Feast
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As I write “Welcome to the 98th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament”, I feel a renewed bond to my great grandfather, Manuel Coutinho, one of the original four founders of this great event. Read More... |
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The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament commences Thursday, August 4th, 2011 with the assembly of the Festeiros (Feast Committee Members) at the intersection of Earle Street and Acushnet Avenue. Led by the Feast President, the Festeiros march in a special procession down Earle Street to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church which is located at the corner of Earle Street and Madeira Avenue. At the church, Father Daniel O. Reis celebrates a special Benediction to the Blessed Sacrament.
The sincere best wishes of the church are then bestowed upon the Festeiros and the Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento, Inc. for hosting the Feast and for contributing to the well being of the entire community. The Festeiros also receive the church’s blessing and are reminded to pay homage to the Feast’s religious origins honoring the Blessed Sacrament. Following the Benediction, the Festeiros march to the memorial area at Madeira Field where they honor the original founders of the Feast and initiate the opening ceremonies. Since its beginning in 1915, this feast has celebrated the rich culture of the Portuguese people and in particular the heritage of the people of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament features continuous live Portuguese and American entertainment on four performance stages. There is no charge for admission or entertainment.
Food & Drink
If there's one thing visitors to The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament remember, it's the fabulous food and refreshing beverages. Whether one starts with a tasty linguiça sandwich or a complete meal of Portuguese style chicken, beef, goat or tuna with potatoes, rice and vegetables, there is something to please every palate.
Parade
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will host its annual parade on Sunday, August 7th, 2011 in the City of New Bedford. The parade will start at 2 p.m.
Over forty different organizations will march the one mile route
from Brooklawn Park to the Feast grounds at Madeira Field.
Hi Vavo:
It has almost been one year since you have been gone. We are going in the Parade this year in memory of you. We miss you so much.
Love
Vavo, Nancy and Madison
Bejinhos
PS: We are going to Madeira this Christmas
Posted by Nancy Fernandes on August 5, 2011 at 2:01pm — 2 Comments
Posted by Nancy Fernandes on August 5, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment
Posted by Rachael DeFreitas on August 5, 2011 at 11:30am
Another year gone by. I look forward to the annual reunion of the city, who don't you see at the feast? everyone's there!
This year I get to donate some time and do some kind of work, don't know what I'll be doing yet but I'm sure I'll enjoy it!
See you all soon!
Posted by Scott Lariviere on August 4, 2011 at 1:34pm — 1 Comment
A “special” shout-out to No Problemo's (check out their WEB page) for their hospitality at last night’s “AHA” event, downtown New Bedford………….. and to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. (check out their WEB page)
The Grupo Folclorico do Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento performed and was, as usual fantastic.
A great time had by all!
Posted by Steven B. Duarte on July 15, 2011 at 12:43pm — 4 Comments
Tide of Empire will be playing on Stage 3 on Friday, Aug 5. Come check out some great original rock music mixed with classic and modern rock covers!
Posted by Barry Chase on July 13, 2011 at 10:38am
What's new............. well we are proud to have the Immaculate Conception Church, on Earle Street, open to the public, each night of the Feast, this year, from 6PM to 9PM. (thank you Father)
I.C. ( I can say IC, as I attended the school :-) ) will be open from 6-9 each evening, to the public, with Church organist Edward Viveiros performing with Derek Capobianco.
Posted by Steven B. Duarte on July 7, 2011 at 12:07pm
Posted by David Lavallee on July 3, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
Posted by Aja DeSousa on June 2, 2011 at 9:30pm — 5 Comments
I'm so excited and looking forward to going to this feast!
Posted by Lourdes M. Alves on June 2, 2011 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment
February 18, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm – Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Inc.
Texas Hold'em Tournament to benifit the 100th Anniversary of the Club Date : Saturaday Feb. 18th Time : Check in at 5:00 PM, Games start at 6:00 PM Place : 50 Madeira Ave. New Bedford Cash Bar 50/5…
Organized by Feast of the Blessed Sacrament | Type: tournament
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