Happy St. Joseph’s Day!

St. Joseph’s Novena is a nine day prayer, a way if praying with perseverance, modeled after the nine day period the apostles prayer before Pentecost. This year the Altar at the Mohan’ s was dedicated to Adoring Mother, Mary, mother of our Lord and all of the children everywhere.

Please grant the prayers of all those who faithfully prayed this novena. Bless the with your Love.

Next stop nationals! Gloucester High School Cheerleading Team New England champions

courtesy photo from winning routine 2018 New England champs

Julie Smith, Director of Athletics, shares great news about the Gloucester High School Cheerleading team:

“Please take a moment to watch the amazing Gloucester High School Cheerleading team and their winning routine, out of a field of 18 teams, at the NEW ENGLAND championships yesterday at Southern New Hampshire State University. According to Coach Erica Mitchell, yesterday’s competition was the “Super Bowl of the New England competitive cheer world.”  The team captured back-to-back State Titles in the Fall and Winter seasons.  The New England Championships are a culmination of the two seasons and only occur at the conclusion of the Winter season.  This is the program’s first New England Championship since 2007.  The team departs for Florida where they will compete in the National Championship this weekend.”

Red Skies

This was taken last summer after a quick thunder storm rolled through. The intense colors that came after were breath taking the marsh at low tide created these pools that absorbed the colors, Corliss Landing, a spot that never disappoints for sunsets.

Chickity Check It! Williams Fine Art Dealers

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A fine art gallery on Boston’s North Shore that represents some of the finest artists working today in the US and abroad. While we specialize in Contemporary and Classical Realism, we work with a range of artistic styles, our guiding principles being an eye for beauty, individuality and a dedication to craft.

In addition to our regular gallery exhibitions we also offer art consulting and placement services to both corporate collectors and design professionals.  Wherever you are in your art collecting journey, it is our pleasure to assist you in achieving your aesthetic goals and welcome the chance to discuss your needs. We ship worldwide; please contact us for details.

We are located in downtown Hamilton-Wenham, roughly 10 miles south of Gloucester and just steps from the commuter rail. 

http://williamsfineartdealers.com/

300 Main Street
Wenham MA 01984

978-944-2218

Hours

Mon Closed

Tues, Thu, Fri  11am-3pm

Wednesday 9am-12pm

Appointments are welcome all other days and times

Eli Cedrone as you may recall was selected as Rocky neck Artist in Residency September 2014 and has been featured on our pages many times!

Annual Inspection for the Gloucester Sea Cadets

Congratulations to the David G. Ouellet Division of the US Navy Sea Cadet Corps for an outstanding annual inspection.

As many of you may know, I am beyond proud that my older son, Thatcher, is a first year League Cadet in the Gloucester Division of the US Navy Sea Cadets.  So, I was beyond pleased to be in attendance to observe Regional Director, LCDR Landry as he inspected the division yesterday morning at the Gloucester Coast Guard Station.

He had many complementary things to say about the division and their growth, development, camaraderie, and more. He also noted that they have grown from the smallest in numbers to the 3rd largest division in the region.

They really are a very impressive group…due to their incredible leadership.

Lead Petty Officer, Ryan Litch, received an award from the VFW.  In fact, this award was the first of its kind awarded to any member of the Ouellet Division. The award was presented to him by Commander Brian O’Connor, Senior Vice CMDR John Ellis, and Junior Vice CMDR Bill Ellis.  LPO Litch was also presented with the Cadet of the Year award by Gen Guimond from the Massachusetts Council of the Navy League.  My son, as one of the youngest of the Navy League Cadets, looks up to Lead Petty Officer Litch more than he may ever know.

My family, and many others, are incredibly thankful to the US Navy Sea Cadets in general, most particularly the David G. Ouellet Division and its leaders, instructors, and volunteers for all that they do, embody, and share with the cadets in their care.

If you are interested in having your 10-17 year old son/daughter join the USNSCC read more here http://www.seacadets.org/

The Gloucester Division also has its own website: http://www.gloucesterseacadets.org/

Contact the Commanding Officer here rpallazolla@gloucesterseacadets.org

Please take some time to view their Facebook page as well here

https://www.facebook.com/gloucesterseacadets/

 

 

Familiar places through a new lens

My crystal ball has given me another outlet for my photography in that what you “see” through CB is a world turned upside down.  And sometimes, that’s quite beautiful in its own way.

Good Harbor Beach: you probably recognize this landscape even upside down

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Kent Circle: the old red, white and blue looks great either way (not a distress call!)

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One crystal ball, twin lighthouses

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Goose Cove Reservoir

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As beautiful as Gloucester is, it’s added value to put a new lens on to view it through different eyes.

John Abisamra Post- Storm Photos #Gloucester MA

Hi Joey I know people must be pretty sick of the snow after the past 3 northeasters but there is a certain beauty to freshly fallen snow when the sun comes out the day after the storm.

John Abisamra

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GloucesterCast 268 With Jon Butcher, Aurelia Nelson, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/18/18

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GloucesterCast 268 With Jon Butcher, Aurelia Nelson, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/18/18

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Topics Include:

Free Tickets To Cape Ann Community Cinema – Share this post on Facebook for a chance to win two free tickets to Cape Ann Community Cinema, The Cinema Listings are always stickied in the GMG Calendar at the top of the blog or you can click here to go directly to the website

Jazz Brunch at Feather and Wedge Sunday

Poke Bowls at 15 Walnut Incredible

Jon Butcher Show Friday April 20th for Tickets www.rockportmusic.org

Aurelia Nelson from 104.9

Mile Marker Pool continues to be the best take for the winter blues.

Market Basket and Stop and Shop with inexpensive corned beef briskets.

Snowy Owl Update

Niles Pond Restoration Update

Mr Swan and the Young Swan

Kim Getting A “Friend of The Earth Award” From Salem State

Shout Out To Fred Shrigley and The Rhumb Line

COME ONE COME ALL TO THE GROPPO FAMILY FEAST OF SAINT JOSEPH

With a troupe of friends lending a hand, preparations for tomorrow’s Feast of San Giuseppe were full underway today at the Groppo home. All are invited to the table at the welcoming home of Nina and Frank Groppo.

Caffe Siclia’s Maria Cracchiolo creates Saint Joseph altar bread in exquisite nature-inspired shapes and iconic Christian symbols.

Noami helping Jane with the flowers.

These three friends call themselves the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Your guess is as good as mine re who is who.

Celebrating tomorrow with sweet friends ❤  

Viva San Giuseppe!

 

Summer Dreaming

Waking up early this morning to go catch sunrise I heard the wind and decided to not go shoot,, yes I’m a fair weather photographer, well only when it’s March and the temperatures in the teens with wind chill.. I hope you enjoy this sunset shot from Colby Farm taken last September

Mass at the Mohans Altar of St. Joseph

We were honored to have Father Michele Benetti from Bishop Fenwick present Mass to us during our Novena yesterday at Sista Felicia’s home.  It was a beautiful morning and Father B, being from Northern Italy had a special request to sing his favorite song Dell Aurora  which happens to be one of our favorites as well!

Please join us at Atomic Cafe in Beverly, MA on Sunday 3/18 at 3 PM for updates and information from MassBike North Shore (MBNS)!

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Heidi — 

Our regional chapters help us stay connected with each municipality across the state. One of our newest chapters, MassBike North Shore, is focused on connecting local communities to improve the cycling experience for all through advocacy and education. In order to make this happen the goals of the group are:

  • To set up regional communication channels to state and local governments to advocate for cycling
  • To create a resource group that will be available to respond to circumstances in a manner that is both proactive (public hearings, meetings, education, events, etc.) and responsive (crashes, road repairs, policy issues, etc.)
  • To foster and grow events that identify connections and infrastructure around the region as well as to celebrate the victories as they come
  • To create a forum for local groups to network with other groups to develop successful advocacy strategies

Please join us at Atomic Cafe in Beverly, MA on Sunday 3/18 at 3 PM for updates and information from MassBike North Shore (MBNS)!

We are looking for anyone who is interested in being involved in education, advocacy and community support in every community on the North Shore. The advisory board for the MBNS will give a brief presentation and then there will be time for open forum discussion as well as networking and socializing. Please join us for an afternoon of community, advocacy and cycling talk!

-MassBike

Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition
http://www.massbike.org/
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Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition

http://www.massbike.org

MassBike works to improve bicycling across the state of Massachusetts through legislation, education, and outreach.