Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

Research Vessel American Promise Visits Gloucester

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Rozalia Project for a clean ocean dropped anchor in Gloucester Harbor a few days of education programs with Gloucester Maritime Center. Through their expeditions, onboard the 60’ sailing research vessel, American Promise, Rozalia Project protects and cleans the ocean using technology, innovation, solutions-based research and engaging STEM programs. The sailing research vessel American Promise sails to the Gulf of Maine working on the problem with  Marine debris.

Learn more on Rozalia Project

Assistant Harbor Master “Birch” shuttles the crew to their vessel and Gloucester Maritime.

The Portuguese and the Community Celebrate the Feast of the Holy Spirit “Divino Espírito Santo”

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The Feast of the Holy Spirit – Procession, Church, Spoas, and People

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Daniel Nunes with his Family and the DES Portuguese Club host the Celebration.

The Procession from the Club through the Portuguese Neighborhood to Our Lady of Good Voyage

Celebrating Mass and Crowning at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

Portuguese Sopas at the Portuguese Club

The Feast of the Holy Spirt to be Celebrated Sunday June 4th at Our Lady of Good Voyage

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Mordomo Daniel Nunes and his family participated in Mass given by Father “Jim” Achadinha heldMass at the DES Club DES Club in preparation for the Feast of the Holy Spirit on Sunday at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church.

Michael O’Leary Welcomes Passengers on the Ardelle for Sunset Sail and Irish Music

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Daniel Nunes – 2023  Mordomo for the Feast of the Holy Spirit

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Mordomo Daniel Nunes and Father “Jim” Achadinha pray the Rosary at the DES Club in preparation for the Feast of the Holy Spirit on Sunday at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church.

Many worshipers participate by saying the Rosary and attending Mass at the DES Club all week.

Memorial Day Tribute to the Stanton Family-Nine Brothers Three Wars

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Ellard Reginald “Grampy” Stanton and Marguerite Florence “granny” (Essbury Stanton sent nine sons off to three wars.

World War II

Robert D. Stanton (Navy)

Joseph V. Stanton (Navy)

James M. Stanton (Army) 

Richard T. Stanton (Army)

Korea

Fredrick E. Stanton (Army) KIA at the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. Feb 15th 1951

Thomas Raymond Stanton (Air Force) also served in Vietnam

Alfred “Skip” Stanton (Army)

Vietnam

Charles “Butch” Stanton (Army)

Wayne A. Stanton (Army)   

The Stanton Flag is the First Flag on Display at the Boulevard