Good reads! GDT St. Peter’s Fiesta Sports & Procession coverage 2023

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Along with (years of) Good Morning Gloucester Fiesta chronicles…don’t miss today’s newspaper!

GDT Sports writer Nick Curcuru delves into the hanging chad flag incidents, detailing relative context and history from years of on the ground coverage, matched with Paul Bilodeau’s signature photographs.

“…It turns out the only thing that can stop Hopkins from bringing the flag down is a flag that is fastened extra tight on the edge of the pole.”

Nick Curcuru. “Nailed it: Greasy Pole Controersy made for exciting and memorable 2023 Fiesta”, Gloucester Daily Times. June 28, 2023. Photographs by Paul Bilodeau.

I recommend rereading Curucuru’s 2020 piece “FIESTA LEGENDS: Top 10 greasy pole walkers of all time” while you’re at it.

Ethan Forman’s front page coverage about the 2023 St. Peter’s Fiesta procession was beautiful as well: “Fiesta Sunday celebrates faith, family and food”. June 26, 2023, which threaded interviews to illustrate the day, including Romeo-Theken’s:

“This day is a day of being thankful,” said former Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken. “Being thankful we have a fishing fleet; being thankful that this past year there was no loss at sea, no casualties. We are thankful that we still have our family and our faith and yet you can do it being festive,” she said of St. Peter’s Fiesta. “Everyone’s united for one day. It’s beautiful.”

-Excerpt. Ethan Forman. “Fiesta Sunday…”. Gloucester Daily Times. Read the full article here.

and the invited Rev. from Lynnfield:

“…The Mass was led by the Rev. Jim Achadinha, pastor of the Catholic Community of Gloucester and Rockport, and celebrated by the Rev. Tony Luongo, parochial vicar at Ave Maria Parish in Lynnfield.

Luongo said he got a call from Achadinha about a month ago after he found out Luongo’s mother came from Sicily.

“He said, ‘Father Tony, would you like to say the Mass,’ and I said, ‘Yeah, I would love to’,” Luongo said. Achadinha asked him to take part in the procession and the Blessing of the Fleet.

“And then you know what he asked me? ‘We have the walking of the Greasy Pole’,” Luongo said to laughs. “Absolutely not!”

Excerpt: Ethan Forman. “Fiesta Sunday…”. Gloucester Daily Times. Read the full article here.

@FishermenGHS: Congrats to Spring NEC Honorees NEC All Conference (top row): Logan Cooper, Deston Cauthers, Max Littman, Finn O’Hara, Megan Hurd, Nate Gardner NEC All Stars (bottom row): Aili Spencer, Caroline MacKinnon, Michael Toppan, Jack Newton, Kendall Newton, Colby Rochford

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Fly By

Posted on by Nichole S.

I flew home on Saturday afternoon from a trip to Florida and I was REALLY hoping that we’d head North enough while looping back towards Logan to look down and see Fiesta. It would have been such a fun photo to snap. Unfortunately, we made the turn over Beverly instead and didn’t quite make it to the skies over Gloucester. But, this photo of Beverly, the Bev/Salem Bridge, and Salem is cool nonetheless….not as cool as a shot of Fiesta would have been, but cool enough.

Harbor Loop Dock Views

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I absolutely love walking along the dock area behind Maritime Gloucester on the Harbor Loop. There is ALWAYS something that catches my eye. You should try it too! Maybe I will see you.

SeniorCare’s Sunset Cruise to Support Seniors Returns

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SeniorCare is pleased to announce the return of its Sunset Cruise Fundraiser, an evening cruise aboard Cape Ann Whale Watch’s Hurricane II, on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The evening includes a light dinner, dancing and entertainment with DJ Scottie Mac, and raffles. All are welcome– tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by contacting SeniorCare at 978-281-1750 or online at www.seniorcareinc.org. Sponsor opportunities are available.

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Sawyer Free Library presents Puppet Storytime on Wednesday, June 28

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Join the Sawyer Free Library this Wednesday, June 28 at 11:30 a.m. for an extra special storytime presented by Through Me to you Puppetry. Puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs during this special interactive story time. Afterwards, children & families can meet the puppets! 

This fun event for young children and their families, will be held inside Brown’s Mall at Movement Arts Gloucester MA on the top floor of the Brown Building, where regular Library storytime is held. Enter at 186 Main Street or 11 Pleasant Street and take the elevator to the 5th floor.

Drop in, no registration needed. For more information, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.

This event has been made possible through the generous support of the Constance T. Rhinelander Fund.

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First Annual Good Morning Gloucester Female Golf Putting Competition Is On Saturday 9AM At Blue Collar Lobster. Come Join The Fun and Participate For Prizes! Read the details here-

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Ok it’s official!!! Be at @bluecollarlobsterco Behind the Gloucester House at 9am Saturday for sign in. Let me know if you plan on entering. There will be a cash bar and Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas will be flowing!!! We encourage drinking to loosen up your play. We will have prizes including GMG Merch and a new previously unreleased Gloucester golf Quarter Zip! Zero cost entry fee. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. We encourage you to bring friends and take
Good care of your bartenders. We will be live-streaming the event for those that can’t attend. Can’t wait to see you all there. Invite friends and let me know if you will be competing!!!!LFG!!!!!!

Thanks to Lyon Waugh Auto Group for providing the putting green.

The Heart of St Peter’s Fiesta — pat morss

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The seine boat races, greasy pole, musical entertainment, carnival, and blessing of the fleet are all part of the annual 4 day celebration we revel in called St Peter’s Fiesta. But the Procession is the heart of what it’s all about.

St Peter leaving the Blessing at St Anne’s Church.
“Hey you, with the camera. Getting any good shots?”
Our Lady of the Voyage’s Madonna in solemn prayer.
Everyone is invited to join the famous icons.
A quick breather, to space out the floats and bands, heading up Prospect St.
Elaborate floats head toward Our Lady of the Voyage Church.
Down on Main St, the Oar Carriers break ranks to regroup on Rogers St.
St Peter’s Club triumphantly carries their namesake.
Make way for The Madonna, The Blessed Virgin Mary.
Tradition encourages the community to participate in the Procession.
Watchful eyes protect the offerings.
“And the band[s] played on.”

Castle Manor Inn Pop up This Saturday July 1st

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Chef Dan invites you to the July Pop Up Dinner to kick off the holiday weekend this Saturday, July 1st, from 4:30-9pm. Call 978-515-7386 to make your reservation!

400 Trees Gloucester!

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The 400 Trees Project
What is the 400 Trees Project?  400 Trees is a three-part Gloucester 400+ sustainability program offered by Biomimicry New England*(BNE) in collaboration with Gloucester DPW and jointly sponsored by BNE & Cape Ann Elms. Additional sponsors include 100 Trees of Gloucester and Boston, and WT Rich of Beverly.
The program combines history, environmental stewardship, experiential education and community engagement as a living legacy to this and future generations.  400 Trees will:(1) plant 400 native trees in Gloucester during 2023-2024, (2) identify the city’s 400 oldest trees, and (3) conduct an educational program on the value of trees.
How can I help? Trees will be provided free to anyone in Gloucester that is interested in planting a tree on their property and agrees to water the tree once a week.
How can I learn more about native trees ?400 Trees will offer educational programs for adults and children on the advantages of native trees —including the enhanced ecosystem services they provide. These programs will be based at the Sawyer Free Library and are offered in collaboration with the Library and the Cape Ann YMCA.
For more information about this program, to donate funds for a tree, or to become a sponsor please email 400treesgloucester@gmail.com 
*Biomimicry New England is a501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”-Chinese Proverb-
Link to the G400+ 400 Trees Site

@FishermenGHS: Congrats to outgoing Senior Christian Howell on helping the North Squad to an exciting comeback win in the Annual Shriners Game. Great honor to be chosen to participate in this tremendous event.

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If you haven’t been to Magnolia Cafe yet to try out this sandwich, you’re missing out!

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The Avocado Club- grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo on sourdough bread

It’s one of their top sellers and once you try it you’ll know why!

Check out their Facebook for the latest hours – opened most days 11am-8pm

978-526-0443
www.mymagcafe.com
20 Lexington Ave Magnolia MA

Gone Fishing

Posted on by Nichole S.

I love this photo of Finn and a fish he caught pond fishing the other day. His buddy, Ryan Tarr took it and it couldn’t be more perfect. Nice fish, Finn….and awesome photo, Ryan!

Rainbow Over The Harbor

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Susan LaRose submits these photos she and her husband Leo took of the rainbow over the harbor Saturday evening just as the festivities along the beach wrapped up. Thanks so much!