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Canoe Week, at the Olivella beach in Porticello

In order to promote its own summer campus in Solanto, the Solunto nautical club organizes from the Olivella seafront in Porticello from Monday 3 to Friday 7 June from 15 to 18 free canoe trips for young people from 8 to 13 years.

I partecipanti dovranno essere accompagnati x la prima volta da un genitore per firmare il modulo di iscrizione alla iniziativa.

Great success for the presentation of the catwalk for the disabled

On Saturday 4 May 2019 in the frame of the winter garden of the Municipality of Santa Flavia, in front of the citizenship, the administration and the trade associations, the project of the catwalk to the sea for the disabled was presented. The installation will be built at the beach of Sant’Elia, a seaside village of Santa Flavia. Click here to view the Ramp project.

They reported:
• Adelaide Maggiore, president of “La Città che Vorre”, Santa Flavia section
• Eugenio Di Liberto, national president of “La Città che Vorre”
• Ing. Massimo Muscolino Architect, creator of the project
• Giuseppe Fricano, who carried out the calculation of the Structure
• Anita Balistreri, disabled girl

They intervened
• Salvatore Sanfilippo, Mayor of Santa Flavia
• Gabriella Pisconti, who presented the wheelchair that will accompany the disabled person.

We also thank:
• Perito Calogero Found
• Marine Surveyor Cosè
• The expired company for the construction of the gangway

Sunday, February 24th … The Carnival of Santa Flavia

The Municipal Administration of Santa Flavia is pleased to announce that Sunday, February 24th the Carnival will take place through the city streets.
The participants will have to reach Villa Filangeri at 3.00 pm and then start to run at 3.30 pm with allegorical floats, dance schools, band and tamburinai. The event will end at the “Plan Stenditore” of Porticello, with dancing and music.
All children can participate in the parade even if they are not part of groups or dance schools.
On the day of the parade there will be a ban on the left side of Corso Filangeri, also, from via della Chiesa to via E. Toti and finally from via Roma to largo D’amato. The ban will be running until the passage of the parade.

Befana in Festa … the epiphany tradition

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 January 2019, the Pro Loco of Santa Flavia, organizes the event Befana in Festa, the final event of the Christmas program Flavian, organized with the patronage of the City of Santa Flavia and with the collaboration of various local associations.
The program of the event is as follows:
– Saturday 5 January at Villa Filangeri at 7 pm, Theatrical Performance Viaggiu by Natali di and with Alessia Spatoliatore and Paolo Zarcone.
Sunday 6 January
– from 16 to 19.00 between Corso Filangeri and Villa Filangeri, Sant’Anna Day Winter, animation for children with cartoon characters, with Nutella’s Animation and the performance of ASD Angel Dance. During the afternoon there will be games of bubbles, decorative painting of the face, ballons art and much more. Plus gadgets for all children.
– at 7pm, performance at the Villa Filangeri of the “Tangu Disìu” company Le Musiche dei Ponti.
– at 7.30 pm Ciauru ri Sfinciuni, ie the free tasting of Sfincione.

The evening will continue with the music of the DJ of The Sound of Your Emotions, a tribute to La Città che Vorrei Santa Flavia.

The Tenute Rosselli winery tells its story to the Kantuccio di Porticello

An evening dedicated to tasting the labels of the Tenute Rosselli winery, combined with some typical products of the restaurant owned by the company, on 19 December on the small port of Santa Flavia.
The Tenute Rosselli winery was founded in 2013 as an agricultural company specialized in the production of very fine extra virgin olive oil. The passion for the fruits of the earth, together with that for the kitchen of Gregorio Rosselli, a young entrepreneur, has led him to increase the agricultural activity and to direct it towards the production of quality wines.
Wednesday, December 19 in Porticello, seaside village of Santa Flavia in the province of Palermo, at Kantuccio, the gourmet tavern overlooking the marina of Santa Flavia, will open to the public of wine enthusiasts and press to present the project of the Tenute Rosselli winery.

here’s the menu

  • Milk croquettes, panelle and crocchè (Paired: Araciu Grillo 2017)
  • Fish and potato croquettes (Paired: Tampasia Inzolia 2017)
  • Arancinette di mare (paired with: Amunì Viogner 2017)
  • Swordfish rolls (Paired: Camìna Chardonnay 2017)
  • Baked primose, scones with ricotta (paired with: Cùrri Nero d’Avola 2016)
  • Caponata of swordfish, “margheritine” of mixed tastes (Paired: 6Punto4 Merlot 2016)
  • Sfincette di natale (pairing: cannellino of the house)

Cost per person 15 euros. For info and reservations 091 957316

Christmas and Epiphany program 2018-2019

Christmas in Santa Flavia: here are all the scheduled events that will be from Saturday, December 15, 2018 to Sunday, January 6, 2019.
On the occasion of Christmas, this year the municipal administration has organized, with the help of local associations such as the Pro Loco of Santa Flavia, the city that I would like Santa Flavia and La Zafarana, schools and parish communities, a rich calendar of initiatives and events that will start from this week and which will end on the day of the Epiphany.
The program will find food events of the sicilian tradition, for children, music and more.
In the days of December 15-16, 21-22-23 December and 5-6 January there will be the Craft Market and the Agro-Food Market.
The conclusion of the event will be, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 January 2019, with Befana in Festa, where it will be possible to see the performance of Paolo Zarcone and the Tango Disiu Company and there will also be Sant’Anna Day Winter with Nutella’s Animation and ASD Angel Dance that will entertain children with bubble games, balloons, visa painting and much more.
Mayor Salvatore Sanfilippo thanks all those who have committed themselves to the implementation of the Christmas program, in particular the associations, schools and parishes already mentioned in the program.
We invite you to participate in all the events and the opening of Saturday at Villa Filangeri starting at 17.00 with the first day of the event and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Feast of Maria Santissima del Lume

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”

Santa Flavia Tourist Train, timetables and info for the service

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.