104th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel procession set for Sunday in Shenandoah

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SHENANDOAH – ​The 104th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Procession through community streets will take place July 22 immediately after the 9:30am Mass at Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Church.

The honor of carrying the statue of Our Lady and the canopy will be shared by interested individuals and families who wish to participate. All Divine Mercy parishioners and friends are invited to participate.

As in previous years, the large replica of the Rosary will be included in the procession. All children and teenagers are invited to help carry it for as far as they wish. Adult participation is always welcome.

“Come and join this beautiful tradition honoring our Blessed Mother,” according to a parish bulletin announcement. Those interested are asked to call Tom Talerico at 570-462-1602 for details and to request or arrange a block assignment.
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The procession will begin at Divine Mercy Church, Cherry and Chestnut streets, and proceed as follows: East on Cherry Street to West Street, north on West to Lloyd, west on Lloyd to Catherine, north on Catherine to Penn, west on Penn to Walnut, south on Walnut to Coal, west on Coal to Belmont, east on Coal to Jardin, south on Jardin to Cherry and west on Cherry to Divine Mercy Church.

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