Author Archive by Pietro Zizzo

November 16, 2018

Santa Flavia, present at the NOS Conference successfully

By Pietro Zizzo

PALERMO – Thursday 15 November 2018 at the Sala Gialla dell’ARS at the Palazzo dei Normanni, was held the presentation of the project on tourism training, called NOS acronym of Need, Opportunity, Substance.

Partner of the event the project Visit Santa Flavia, which was very popular with the participants, with new partnerships for 2019 born with the University of Palermo.

Santa Flavia Group with Dr. Giuseppe Riticella and Silvio Lo Porto

Full delegation of Santa Flavia, with Stefano Tancredi representing the Municipality and the Nautical Club Solunto, the Pro Loco of Santa Flavia with the president Antonina Imboccari, La Città che Vorrei Santa Flavia with the president Adelaide Maggiore, Roads To Solanto with the administrator Pietro Zizzo and FlaPort with Nino Mineo.

The event is organized by the Centro Studi Interform and by the non-profit association A.S.FA. Sicily, in collaboration with the ARS, the Department of Education and Vocational Training, the Tourism, Sports and Entertainment Department and with the main partner of the FonARCom Interprofessional Fund.

They related:

  • Honorable Regional Councilor for Education and Vocational Training, Dott. Roberto Lagalla
  • President of the 4th Budget Commission, Honorable Riccardo Savona
  • President of ASFA Sicilia Onlus, Diego Mannisi, Cav. of the Italian Republic
  • President of the Interform Study Center, Dott. Silvio Lo Porto
  • National Coordinator for the Promotion and Development of the FonARCom Gianni Gruttadauria Fund
  • President of the Legality and Development Foundation, President of KSM Giuseppe Fausto Milillo
  • Executive Würth Italy Aurelio Cuccia
  • Labor Consultant, Managing Director of Barbaro & Partners Job Consulting Stp arl Vincenzo Barbaro
  • President of the Tourist and Management Studies Center Giuseppe Riticella
  • Already Funz. Isp. I work at the Sicilian Region Sebastiano Merlo
  • Accountant, President of the Board of Auditors of the City of Palermo Dott. Rag. Marcello Barbaro
November 16, 2018

Solemnity program of the immaculata of Porticello

By Pietro Zizzo

Porticello fraction of the municipality of Santa Flavia is preparing to celebrate the Immaculate Conception, the celebrations will start on November 28 with the descent of the Madonna Simulacrum to the song of the Litany, from November 29 to December 7 novena in preparation for the solemnity of the Immaculate . The day of December 8, the day of the Feast dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the town will wake up with the traditional “Alborata”, followed by the group of the Tamburinari di Aspra and the “Pietro Mascagni” band, the The children’s floral tribute to the monument of the Madonna del Pescatore in “Piano Stenditore” is set at 9:00 and 11:00. In the afternoon the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided by the parish priest Don Bruno Sparacio, to follow the Procession of the Simulacrum of the Immaculate through the streets of the country with the recitation of the poems to the Madonna; everything will culminate with the pyrotechnic show at the passage of the Madonna to the “Plan Stenditore” by the company “Pirolandia” of La Rosa Giuseppe da Bagheria, at the end of the Procession in Church and ascent of the Simulacro della Madonna.

November 9, 2018

I Return of Memory – The Cemetery of San Cristoforo and Divine Mercy

By Pietro Zizzo In

Monday 12 November 2018 10.00 will be held in Sala Basile of Villa Filangeri, home of the City of Santa Flavia, the study day sponsored by the municipality itself and by the Regional Presidency of Sicily, with the theme “I Return of Memory – The Cemetery of San Cristoforo and of Divine Mercy “.

Program of the event:
Greetings
Salvatore Sanfilippo – Mayor of Santa Flavia
Introduction and Conduction
Giuseppe Crivello – Vice President of the Municipal Council of Santa Flavia
Interventions
Emanuele Tornatore – Archaeologist
Don Saverio Civilleri – Rev. Parish priest of the Soluntina Basilica of Sant’Anna
Pietro Giuseppe Gianmalva – Regional Councilor for Cultural Heritage and Sicilian Identity
Carolina Varchi – Parent Company FdI Justice Commission Chamber of Deputies
Giovanni Principato – Municipal Council of Santa Flavia and Scholarly Territorial Identity
Concludes
Gianfranco Miccichè – President of the Sicilian Regional Assembly

We would like to thank for the collaboration: Centro Studi Itinera, Centro Studi Ries and the Pro Loco Santa Flavia Tourist Association

November 1, 2018

Ricordi (mneme) returns to Palazzo Mistretta

By Pietro Zizzo

The Feast of the Dead opens the door to all the other anniversaries of this time of the year, inevitably dragging everyone into a whirlwind of unique emotions. It is in this context that at Palazzo Mistretta, in via Consolare 91, in Santa Flavia, the anthological exhibition “Ricordi (mneme)”, promoted by the Nofriu and Virticchiu association in collaboration with the Pro Loco of Santa Flavia, is set up.

You can immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere thanks to the ancient toys of Giovanni Principato and the rocking ponies in papier-mâché and wood by the master Pietro Boscia. An opportunity to feel like in a fairy tale thanks to the readings and narrations of fairy tales of the Sicilian oral tradition, entrusted by actress Nina Pellitteri and Giorgio D’Amato.
For those looking for special occasions to get lost in a fairy world, designed not only for children, will have to visit this exhibition – which this year has as its theme “The Gift” – where the magic pops out and is revealed through all those objects that they were part of childhood.Visiting hours from Monday to Sunday from 10am to 1pm and from 4 to 7pm

September 29, 2018

Feast of Maria Santissima del Lume

By Pietro Zizzo In

Celebration Committee “Maria S.S. del Lume – Porticello”

PROGRAM

Monday, September 24th 2018 MEMORY OF S.PIO FROM PIETRALCINA

5.30 pm Solemn Eucharistic Celebration.
6:45 pm Procession through the streets of the town with the simulacrum of St. Pio.

NOVENA IN PREPARATION TO THE PARTY

From Tuesday 25 September to Wednesday 3 October every evening (except Sunday 30 September)
at 21:00 Holy Rosary with a copy of the picture in the main squares of the town.

Saturday 29 September 2018

8:45 am Meeting of the faithful in the church square and pilgrimage to the Chapel of the Madonna del Lume in Capo Zafferano.

Wednesday 3 October 2018 CONCLUSION OF THE NOVENA

Hours 21:00 Recitation of the Holy Rosary animated by parish groups at “Largo Cefalù”

TRIDUO SOLENNE IN PREPARATION TO THE PARTY

Thursday 4 October 2018

9:00 am Celebration of Lauds morning follows Holy Rosary.
5.00 pm Lighting of the illuminations in the churchyard.
5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet
6.00 pm Eucharistic Celebration with Vespers and reflection by Rev. Wojciech Skolmowski Chancellor of the diocese of Torun.
9.00 pm Song of the “Akathistos”.

Friday 5 October 2018

9:00 am Celebration of Lauds morning follows Holy Rosary.
5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet.
6.00 pm Eucharistic Celebration with Vespers and reflection by Rev. Wojciech Skolmowski Chancellor of the diocese of Torun.
21:00 Penitential liturgy and meeting with the bearers of “Vara”

Saturday 6 October 2018

5:00 pm Floral tribute to the bronze statue of the Madonna del Lume at the port; to follow Torchlight towards the church.
6:00 pm Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Don Santino Taormina parish priest of the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows in Molara (PA)
7:00 am Alborata
8:30 am Tour of the Tamburinai and the “Amici della Musica” Music Band of Sant’Elia along the streets of the town.
9:00 am Transportation of the “Vara” within the fish market.
10:00 am Athletic competition for children with the collaboration of the “Zafarana” association in Piano Stenditore.
3.00 pm Traditional Game of the Antenna with animation by the “Balca Tribe” at the Port.
3.30 pm Race of the Porticello Rioni Boats to follow the Swimming Competition at the Olivella.

CONCLUSION OF THE TRIDUAL

5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet.
18:00 Solemn Eucharistic celebration in the conclusion of the triduum with Vespers and reflection by Rev. Wojciech Skolmowski Chancellor of the diocese of Torun.
19:00 – 00:00 Exhibition of processional launch within the fish market
9.00 pm Musical show with the LOS DESEOS orchestra, followed by FRANCO CALONE in concert.

Sunday 7 October 2018

7:00 am Alborata
8.00 am Pilgrimage of the Parish Community of Santa Flavia and Eucharistic Celebration.
8.30 am Tour of the Tamburinai Associations of Aspra, Bagheria, Misilmeri, Belmonte Mezzagno and Santo Stefano di Quisquina along the streets of the country.
9.00 am Exhibition of the Tamburinai Groups at the Fish Market.
10:00 am Eucharistic celebration animated by the parish choir of the children.
11:00 am Sack Race and Tire Shooting for children with the collaboration of the association “Zafarana” in Piano Stenditore.
11:30 am Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided by S.E.R. Card Paolo Romeo Archbishop emeritus of Palermo and animated by the parish choir Maria S.S del Lume.
1:00 pm Lighting of the “Masculiata” and of the mortars in the church square.
3.00 pm Traditional Game of the Antenna with performances by the Tamburinai groups at the Port.
4.00 pm Semifinal – Final Race of the Rione di Porticello Boats.
5.00 pm Parade of Sicilian carts and of the Folk Soluntum group with a conclusion to the Stenditore Plan
5:45 pm Solemn Celebration of the First Vespers of the Holy Mother Del Lume.
6.30 pm Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Don Giovanni La Mendola Archpriest of Bagheria, animated by the parish choir Maria SS. del Lume, and renewal of the marriage vows of all married couples.
18.00 – 24.00 Exhibition of the processional launch within the fish market.
9.00 pm Awarding of the winners of the sporting events that took place during the festival.
9:30 pm Cabaret show with ANTONIO PANDOLFO, followed by CAREM FERRERI in short.

Monday 8 October 2018 FESTA DELLA MOTHER SS. OF THE LUME

7:00 am Alborata
8:00 am Eucharistic Celebration
8:30 am Tour of the Tamburinai and the “Amici della Musica” Music Band of Sant’Elia through the streets of the town
9:00 am Performance of the Tamburinai and execution of symphonic marches inside the Fish Market
9.30 am Ascent of the “Vara”
10:00 am Eucharistic celebration animated by the parish choir of the children
11:30 am Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by the parish priest and animated by the parish choir Maria S.S del Lume.
1:00 pm Lighting of the “Masculiata” and of the mortars in the church square.
2.30 pm Opening of the Church.
3.00 pm Descent of the picture of the Madonna.
4.30 pm Meeting with the committees and confraternities of Casteldaccia, Altavilla Milicia, Baucina, Novitiate, Bagheria.
17:00 Solemn procession through the streets of the village accompanied by the “Musica della Musica” Band of Sant’Elia and “Pietro Mascagni” in Aspra.
7:30 pm Arrival of the procession to the Plan Spread and moment of prayer with the reflection of Fra Domenico Spatola O.F.M
8.00 pm Arrival of the Procession in Santa Nicolicchia and historical re-enactment of the discovery of the painting
9.00 pm Pyromusical show in homage to the Madonna on the Stenditore Plan.
00:30 hours Pyrotechnic show by La Rosa company “Internetional Fireworks”.

SOLENNE EIGHTH

Tuesday, October 9th 2018

9:00 am Celebration of Lauds morning follows Holy Rosary.
12:00 am Recital of the Angelus
5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet.
18:00 Pilgrimage of the Parish Community of Sant’Elia. Eucharistic celebration presided over by Don Francesco Lo Proto and animated by the Choir “Maria SS. Sorrows “.

Wednesday 10 October 2018

9:00 am Celebration of Lauds morning follows Holy Rosary.
12:00 am Recital of the Angelus
5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet.
18:00 Eucharistic celebration presided by the parish priest for the emigrants in America.

Thursday 11 October 2018

9:00 am Celebration of Lauds morning follows Holy Rosary.
12:00 am Recital of the Angelus
5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet.
6.00 pm Eucharistic celebration presided by the parish priest for Gli Ammalati follows the Eucharistic Adoration

Friday 12 October 2018

9:00 am Celebration of Lauds morning follows Holy Rosary.
12:00 am Recital of the Angelus
4.00 pm Tournament of Briscola and Scopa at Largo Trizzanò
5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet.
6.00 pm Eucharistic celebration presided by the parish priest during which all the confreres, sisters and bearers of Vara Defunti will be remembered

Saturday 13 October 2018

9:00 am Celebration of Lauds morning follows Holy Rosary.
12:00 am Recital of the Angelus
3:00 pm Water skiing parade in the stretch of water in front of the Olivella area organized by the association “La città che vorrei”.
5.15 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet.
18:00 Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Don Antonio Mancuso, vicar of our vicariate.

Sunday 14 October 2018 OCTAVA DELLA MOTHER SS. OF THE LUME

7:00 am Alborata
8:00 am Eucharistic Celebration
8.30 am Tour of the Tamburinai through the streets of the town.
10.00 am Pilgrimage of the Parish Community Maria SS. Del Lume in Linera (CT), Eucharistic Celebration
11:30 am Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Mons. Giuseppe Oliveri, Vicar General of our Archdiocese, and animated by the parish choir Maria S.S del Lume.
1:00 pm Lighting of the “Masculiata” and of the mortars in the church square.
3.00 pm Beginning of the Procession towards the port.
4.00 pm Departure of the Pilgrimage by land from the church square, and beginning of the Procession to the Sea towards Capo Zafferano.
5.00 pm Arrival of the Procession to Capo Zafferano, blessing of the sea and tribute to the fallen in the sea
5.30 pm Moment of Prayer at the Monument of the “Madonna del Pescatore” on the plank floor.
18:30 hours Ascent of the framework.
9.30 pm Entertainment evening organized by the local groups, followed by the drawing up of the Lottery numbers promoted by the committee and closing of the festivities. Wednesday 3 October 2018 CONCLUSION OF THE NOVENA
Hours 21:00 Recitation of the Holy Rosary animated by parish groups at “Largo Cefalù”

September 6, 2018

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows of Saint Elias

By Pietro Zizzo In

The official 2018 program of the Feast of Mary of Sorrows of St. Elias from 1 to 23 September

From 1 to 15 September
6.30 pm Recitation of the Rosary and singing of the fortnight
19.00 Mass

Wednesday, September 12th
4.00 pm Recreational and recreational activities at the seafront in collaboration with the cultural association “a Zafarana”
6.30 pm Recitation of the Rosary and singing of the fortnight
19.00 Mass
9.30 pm Solemn Vigil Mariana

Thursday, September 13th
6.30 pm Recitation of the Rosary and singing of the fortnight
7.00 pm Holy Mass
9.15 pm Screening at the seafront of the film PADDINGTON 2 by the Pro loco of the Municipality of Santa Flavia

Friday, September 14th
FEAST OF THE EXAMPLE OF THE HOLY CROSS
Hours Tour of the band directed by Maestro Carmelo Calo ‘and the tamburinai of “Baaria” through the streets of the town
6.00 pm Lighting of the artistic luminaries of the “Plescia” company of Misilmeri
6.30 pm Recitation of the Rosary and singing of the fortnight
19.00 Mass with the participation of the bearers of the statue of the SS. Virgin of Sorrows

Saturday 15 September
FEAST OF B. V. M. ADDOLORATA
4.30 pm Tour of the musical band directed by Maestro Carmelo Calo ‘and the tamburinai of “Baaria” through the streets of the town
17.00 Exhibition “L’ANGOLO DELL’ARTIGIANO” at the seafront, by the Pro loco of the municipality of Santa Flavia
18.15 pm Concert of “Symphonic marches” at the belvedere
6.30 pm Recitation of the Rosary
19.00 Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided by the parish priest and animated by the parish choir
8.00 pm Shot of castagnole and firecrackers
9.30 pm EVENING CANORA

Sunday 16 September
07.00 hours Alborata
08.30 am Tour of the musical band directed by Maestro Carmelo Calo ‘and the tamburinai of “Baaria” through the streets of the town
09.00 S. Mass
9.30 am Parade of canoes at the Caletta by the Ass. The City I would like in collaboration with the Solunto Nautical Club
9.45 am Musical entertainment in Piazza Chiesa
11.30 am Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided by Rev. Don Liborio Scordato animated by the parish choir
13.00 hours Shoot of castagnole and mortaretti on the spreading plane
5.00 pm Opening of the church and recital of the Holy Rosary
18.00 Solemn procession of the simulacrum of the SS. Virgin of Sorrows through the streets of the village
8.00 pm Arrival of the simulacrum on the plank floor and moment of prayer and meditation
9.00 pm Return of the simulacrum in the church and restoration on the altar
22.00 pm EVENING CANORA “POSSIBLE SCENERY” CESARE CREMONINI TRIBUTE BAND
24.00 hours Show of pyrotechnic games of the company “Pirolandia” by G. La Rosa of Bagheria

Sunday, September 23rd
SOLENNE EIGHTH
8.30 am Tour of the tamburini of “Baaria” through the streets of the town
09.00 am Mass
11.30 am Solemn Eucharistic celebration animated by the parish choir and closing of the festivities

September 4, 2018

Raid Lambrettistico di Sicilia 2018 in Santa Flavia

By Pietro Zizzo In

It will unfold in seven provinces out of nine – The event is registered within the national events of the FMI calendar as major events, on a tourist nature route with stamp controls and receipt …

Everything is ready for the Lambrettistico Raid of Sicily. The event, now in its third edition, is organized by the Lambretta Club Sicilia and the Lambretta Historical Register, sponsored by the Lambretta Club Italia deal and the Italian Motociclista Federation.

The event is registered in the national events of the FMI calendar as major events and will unfold in seven provinces out of nine from the 5th to the 9th September 2018, on a tourist nature route with stamp and receipt checks, of regularity of speed with speed. average not higher than 35km / h in all weather conditions, unless this does not compromise the safety of the participants, at the discretion of the organization.

The complete program is as follows:

– 5 September 2018 from Trapani (TP) to Enna (EN), “through the streets of the ancient Greeks”;

– 6 September 2018 from Enna (EN) to Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), “towards Mongibello, the forge of Hephaestus”;

– September 7, 2018 from Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) to Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), “route of the volcano”;

– 8 September 2018 from Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) to Santa Flavia (PA), “crossing the Nebrodi”;

– 9 September 2018 from Santa Flavia (PA) to Trapani (TP), “on the coasts of the Tyrrhenian Sea”.

Source: MarsalaLive

August 23, 2018

Santa Flavia Tourist Train, timetables and info for the service

By Pietro Zizzo In ,

The City of Santa Flavia, communicate to the citizens, the timetables of the Tourist Train, you can use the service until September 2 and FREE.
The days when you can use the service are 24-25-26 and 31 August and 1-2.
The Trenino Turistico stop will be at the Lido Olivella at the Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo in Porticello, a hamlet of Santa Flavia.
The creation of this service, is an initiative of the municipal administration, with the help of the sponsors, who have made yes, that the idea was realized.

August 17, 2018

“Know Solunto”, the walk through the streets of the ancient Solunto

By Pietro Zizzo In ,

Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 09.45 to 12 the Tourist Association Pro Loco of Santa Flavia organizes a walk through the streets of the ancient Solunto. After a brief historical introduction to the belvedere, you will visit the Pavilion A, where explanatory panels with the city plan are displayed, graphic reconstructions of the main buildings and some architectural fragments.
We will then proceed to visit the ruins: the so-called Ginnasio, the Casa di Leda, the House of Harpocrates, Via degli Artigiani, Theater, Public Cistern, Agora, Sacred Area with three-betile altar.
At the end we will visit the Pavilion B, where are exhibited both artifacts referable to the archaic settlement (located on the Solanto promontory) and the material testimonies of everyday life, of the decorative apparatuses and furnishings of the Hellenistic-Roman city.
The guided tour, free of charge, will be curated by the President of the Pro Loco Tourist Office Santa Flavia, Antonina Imboccari, archaeologist and tourist guide.