Community & Business
28 April, 2024
Feast an event not to be missed
LOCALS are gearing up to attend the annual Feast of the Three Saints on the first Sunday of May in Silkwood, a celebration which brings together hundreds of people from across the Far North.
On 5 May, the Feast of the Three Saints will mark 74 years in Australia and is a day of celebration starting with an Italian Mass at 10am, followed by traditional Italian food, music, rides and amusements throughout the day.
At 2pm, the Three Saints positioned on Vara will be followed by a solemn procession accompanied by hymns and music by Cairns Municipal Band.
There will be a great range of Italian food on offer during the event which culminates in a dynamic fireworks display at 7pm and music and dancing until 9pm.
In the lead-up to the event, the Feast of the Three Saints Committee honoured their deceased committee members by Parish priest, Fr Kerry Crowley, celebrating Mass at St John’s Church in Silkwood.
At the end of the Mass, two of the three new members, George Caltabiano and Andrew Casella, were introduced to those gathered. Sam Zappala, the third new member, was unable to attend.
Also at the Mass, committee member Teresa Draper received life membership for her dedicated 25 years of continuous service to the Three Saints Committee.
Members from the Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group were also invited to acknowledge the support they provide in the Cassowary Coast area for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer with a donation of $1000.
For more information on the Feast of the Three Saints, go to www.feastofthethreesaints.com.au
