| THURSDAY & FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 & 6 | |
| 7:30 PM |
Triduo services in honor of San Francesco di Paola are Thursday and Friday Evenings in the Chapel of Casa Italia, 1621 N. 39th Ave., Stone Park. Triduo will be celebrated by Father John Belmonte. Complimentary refreshments to follow |
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 | |
| 6:00 PM | Festa opens with an on-stage performance by Banda Siciliana. |
| 8:00 PM | Torch light and candle procession with the statue of San Francesco di Paola, followed by hilltop prayers |
| 9:15 PM | International Touring and Recording Artist PASQUALE ESPOSITO and his band perform Italian and Neapolitan songs |
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 | |
| 9:30 AM |
Festa opens with performances by Banda Siciliana. Confessions will be heard until 10:30 AM. |
| 10:45 AM | Procession with the statue of San Francesco di Paola, accompanied by the Knights of Columbus, Banda Siciliana, Italian-American community leaders and their honorary guests |
| 11:45 AM | High Mass celebrated by BISHOP LAWRENCE P. SABATINI, priests & deacons. Broadcast LIVE on Radio Maria on 101.1 FM (67 Mhz) in CHICAGO, NEW YORK and TORONTO, CANADA |
| 1:30 PM | Picnic begins. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the day |
| 2:30 PM | Pony rides, balloon artists, moon jump, train rides, and more for children |
| Sunday’s Live Entertainment | |
| 3:30 PM | On Stage concert by our BANDA SICILIANA |
| 5:00 PM | Entertainment by popular JOSIE FALBO Italian singer |
| 6:30 PM | Raffle Drawing |
| 7:00 PM | International Touring and Recording Artist PASQUALE ESPOSITO and his band perform Italian and Neapolitan songs |
| 8:45 PM | Closing Ceremonies with torch light procession and hilltop Prayer |
| 9:30 PM | Fireworks |
