I've posted this picture before. This is the crucifix that was carried thru the streets. It recently went to the Grand Rapids History Museum.

If you click on the link, it's the church website (Church is still there and quite beautiful even still), but with many more ethnicities besides Italians.
The current group of those who made their First Holy Communion was always in the parade (I had my turn as well). Gave us another chance to wear a dress that must have cost quite a bit. smile

Btw, I read that there was an Our Lady Of Sorrows Church in Chicago as well.

Anyway, many happy memories from a time gone by. smile



http://www.ourladyofsorrows-gr.org/shrine.asp



TIS

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