What a first night for our 90th! Thank you to Sheriff Koutoujian for coming out and kicking off our week with us! We are forever grateful for your support! Here are some photos from night 1 of the feast! Even with the heat we had an amazing turn out seeing lots of familiar faces and lots […]
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Thank You to the Newton City Council We extend our sincere thanks to all 24 members of the Newton City Council for their unified support of the Nonantum community. Their recent letter to Mayor Fuller demonstrates a thoughtful commitment to honoring the long-standing traditions that bring our neighborhood together. At a time when community spirit
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As we approach our 90th annual celebration, the St. Mary of Carmen Society feels compelled to express our deep frustration with Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller regarding the removal of the Italian-colored centerline on Adams Street — a symbolic tribute to our heritage and roots in the Nonantum neighborhood. The decision to remove it, without meaningful
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Raffle tickets supporting future scholarships will be on sale at the Scholarship Raffle Booth, located inside the park along the Hawthorn St fence as you enter. This years grand prizes are a 7 night cruise for 2 on Princess Line and $1,000 in cash. Additional prizes include Red Sox tickets, and multiple gift cards and
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To our friends, neighbors, and fellow residents of Newton: Late on the night of June 26th, without any public notice or outreach, the City of Newton abruptly removed the iconic Italian-colored lines on Adams Street. These lines are not just paint, they are sacred symbols of Italian-American pride, religious tradition, and community identity. They have
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The St Mary of Carmen Society recently commenced the countdown to our 90th anniversary with a vibrant Festival Kickoff/Spring Fling Luau. Family and friends gathered for an evening filled with dancing, entertainment, games, and prizes, marking the beginning of our 90th celebration of faith, tradition, and community. As the 90th festival approaches, the St Mary
Congratulations to all of the winners of this years raffles. Below is a list of winners: $1,000 CASH (SMC Men’s Society) – Mike Sylvester Yeti Cooler(Swartz Ace True Value)-Patty Drukker Remote Starter(Honda Village)-Ellen Bradley 50” Vizio Smart TV(SMC Men’s Society)-Elisha Clinkscale Red Sox Tickets for August 25th-(Lubin’s Awards & Promotional Products)-Arri Proia $50 GC Tommy
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Scenes from the night procession, flight of the angel, and conclusion of our feast.
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A few scenes from the day procession of our 89th annual procession! Our hearts were so full to see everyone who came out to honor our lady of Mt. Carmel on her feast day. It is truly an honor for us to carry on the tradition and build on the foundation of our fore fathers.
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Members of the St Mary of Carmen Society and the St Mary of Carmen Women’s Society attended 8 AM mass this morning to kick off our feast day.
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