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NUMERO 11
Misericordia Processes Around The Hill
On a beautiful, sunny October Sunday morning, the Misericordia Society held its annual procession from the front of St. Ambrose Church on The Hill. The procession began at 10:30 a.m. on October 5 and made a left turn onto Wilson Avenue. From Wilson, the procession moved to Edwards, then left onto Bischoff to Marconi, and into church for the 11 a.m. Mass. The procession was led by the flag bearers, Arthur Pietroburgo, Carl Middleman, and Michael Lombardo, holding the American, Misericordia, and Italian flags. Following the colors was the big picture of the Misericordia Madonna and Child on a special stand mounted to the cart that is also used in the Corpus Christi procession in June. Wheeling the cart were Brian Tower and Dan Schaeffer. The Knights of Columbus formed an honor guard right behind the picture. Following the Knights
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were Nicholle Middleman, carrying a bouquet of red and yellow roses, Father Jack Siefert, Deacon John Stoverink, and Seminarian Jacob Reed. The St. Ambrose Choir, Misericordia members and other participants, and golf carts made up the rest of the procession. The Litany of the Blessed Mother and the Memorare were prayed, and several hymns were sung as the faithful made their way along the streets of The Hill. The procession was accompanied by Second District St. Louis Police Officer Joel Carvajal, who used his vehicle to block the street and keep everyone safe. The procession ended in St. Ambrose Church just before the Mass in Italian began. Father Patrick Baikauskas, O.P., was the celebrant, assisted by Deacon John Stoverink. Choir member and Misericordia member Patricia Gitto sang a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria after communion. Following the Mass, the Misericordia group went to Guido’s Restaurant for a delicious lunch and lively conversation. To learn more, visit misericordiastl.com.
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