Author: Manuel F. Simoes
Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass
The Cape Ann YMCA Clean Team on Stacy Boulevard
Tourist – Shriner from Sarasota Florida visits Gloucester
A Policeman’s Prayer surrounded by Blue Flowers
Celtic Music on the Thomas E. Lannon – Great Music, Sail, People and Sunset
Captain Tom Ellis took the Thomas E. Lannon out on a glorious sail beyond the breakwater, Celtic singer Michael O’Leary and Friends played music to the delight of everyone on board, many happy faces enjoying the sunset and a welcoming flock of sea gulls as they escorted the Schooner Lannon back home.
Water Shuttle Available 6-9 PM St Perter’s Sq and Rocky Neck
Fishtown Horrible Parade 2014
Art Heaven Prepares Blue Lobster
Selling Bait in Gloucester Harbor is Hard Work
DES Portuguese Club – Function Hall
Looking for a venue for your next Special Event… our function hall is the perfect place to host your next…
Private parties, Gatherings, Birthday parties, Weddings, Baptisms, Graduations, Communions, Celebrations and more …
For function hall rental information please call
Fatima Bettencourt 978-884-9404 * fatibett@hotmail.com
Ricardo Marnoto 508-284-2229 * ricm12@gmail.com
Water Shuttle – Meeting People and Enjoy the Harbor
Some people just can not Read or do not Care
San Pietro / San Pedro da Maré– Bringing Community’s Together
St Peter’s Fiesta is also celebrated in the small fishing village where I was born Lajes do Pico Azores.
The tradition is a bit different; women carry baskets of sweet bread “rosquilhas”, the bread is blessed and than distributed to the people, they celebrate mass in the small chapel (San Pedo’s). The village, guests and family sit down and share a meal. The events may be different, but the bringing together of community and family is the same. Viva St Pietro / Pedro / Peter.Viva
Photos shared by my cousin João Ávila
Beach Day at Good Harbor Beach – June 2014
St Peter’s Fiesta Parade 2014
YMCA Sailing Club – Folding the sails
Blessing of the Fleet 2014
Pre Parade Photos
BLESSING OF THE FLEET 1953
As Published in National Geographic July 1953
“Let him who knows not prayer go to sea”
“Devout Portuguese fishermen of New England’s old port of Gloucester Massachusetts, who daily face the dangers of deep water, well know the truth of that old proverb. These men who wrest a hard living from the sea rely on Our Lady of Good Voyage, as well as chart and compass. And once a year, in early June, the vessels of Gloucester’s Portuguese fleet gather at the State Fish Pier to be blessed.”
Below are photos from the same; showing the Blessing of the fleet in 1953.
Times have changed.
Magazine bought at Dogtown Bookstore





































































































































































