SPRINGSUMMER-2025 PAMA MAGAZINE

COMMUNITY LEADERS

ZACHARY RAMOS

LUSO YOUTH COUNCIL #2

COMEDIAN HUGO BRITO

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

KAYLA RAPOSO A TRIBUTE TO CONJUNTO “OS AGUIAS”

MEIRELES AND CECILIA ANDRADE SOARES FULL CALIFORNIA FESTA LIST BROUGHT TO YOU BY PFSA

BattleOftheBifanas

Discover how two Portuguese Americans turned their "bifana" vision into reality!

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From The Editor

Hiii Amigos!

My name is Silvia , and my passion has always been to celebrate and uplift our Portuguese community. As the host of New Friends Podcast, I’ve made it my mission to create a space where Portuguese creators, entrepreneurs, and cultural influencers can share their journeys highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and everything in between. Our stories matter, and I believe in preserving our culture in a way that makes younger generations feel connected, inspired, and proud

PAMA Magazine is an English-language publication created by us, for us a safe place where the children of immigrants can shine without ever feeling like they aren’t “Portuguese enough” to celebrate their roots. This platform is about recognizing those who work tirelessly to keep our Portuguese communities alive across the United States and Canada. Every article, feature, and story is brought to you by the journalists, writers, and creators within our own community, and we encourage you to support them in every way possible.

Whether it’s following them on social media, engaging with their work, or simply letting them know you appreciate their efforts, your support makes a difference These creators are doing incredible work to keep our traditions alive, and together, we can ensure that our culture not only survives but thrives for generations to come

-Silvia Manuela

Silvia Manuela Costa

On behalf of Pama Media, we would like to extend our gratitude to Portuguese Financial Services of America for sponsoring our magazine over the past year. Your support has played a crucial role in bridging the generational divide and has enabled us to thrive in our mission to preserve and promote our culture. Thank you for your invaluable contribution.

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TAYLOR AMARANTE BRIAN FLORES

A CAPTIVATING STORY OF TWO FRIENDS WHO CAME TOGETHER WITH THE AIM OF BRINGING A NEW PERSPECTIVE TO PORTUGUESE FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURE!

TAYLOR AMARANTE

The initial idea for Battle Of The Bifanas came to me when I was on a plane back to the Bay Area from Boston, MA, where I had just spent 4 days in the Fall River area doing comedy at night and eating as much delicious Portuguese food as I possibly could during the day I was quietly reflecting on the incredibly delicious "backstage bifana" that I had devoured at one of the Portuguese host venues out there when I realized that it was quite possibly one of the "Top 2 or 3" all-time best bifanas that I had ever tasted and that meant something coming from me. Yes, you heard that right. Now I know what you're thinking: "Who crowned this guy?" and why does he think his opinion somehow matters when it comes to the taste of these delicious Portuguese pork sandwiches? Well, although it is true that most Portuguese-American and Portuguese-Canadian people have tried countless bifana recipes at their local festas and fundraisers, what makes me uniquely qualified to have a say on this particular topic is that through stand-up comedy and tour stops in all of these wonderful Portuguese communities, I have had the privilege of trying more bifanas than you can possibly imagine at Portuguese venues all across the United States and Canada, as well as the Azores Islands and Portugal.

I can tell you that most of them have been delicious; of course, they're the same sandwich, so naturally, they all have their similarities But believe me when I say that every town with a Portuguese Club does them a little bit differently. You'll never find out whose bifana is the best in each individual town because when you ask "those houses," you find that every chef, at every club, in every town, from east to west, thinks their bifana recipe is the best one out there! It never fails As hilarious as these conversations and debates between local chefs can get, it really has been just talk and banter up until now, as there has never been a way to truly find out who really is king of the bifana.

I started dreaming up fun and silly ideas and thought how cool it would be to have an open competition to see who out there can cook the best bifana I knew I had to make a phone call and collaborate with my good friend, a fellow Portuguese-American who is a talented foodie and as passionate about food as anyone I know, Brian Flores. We started to piece together plans for an epic cultural event that would be different from anything we had ever seen or hosted in our community Rather than hosting an event related to religion or an existing tradition, as is normally the case, we wanted to instead focus on the vibrant culinary and cultural aspects of our community and host a memorable day full of delicious food, popular cultural vendors, unique experiences, and lively entertainment

After a couple of months of brainstorming and planning, Battle Of The Bifanas was born! Brian and I are still building out the details of this event with every passing day, but we appreciate the support so far and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility of hosting an incredible event for our community to enjoy!

BRIAN FLORES

My love for cooking was nurtured in my family’s kitchen, where I stood by my mother’s side, watching her expertly blend flavors and master culinary techniques. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for the art of cooking, one that continues to inspire my culinary journey today. During the pandemic, I discovered a deep appreciation for BBQ and decided to turn that passion into a small catering and pop-up venture. With the help of many friends and my mom, I had the opportunity to cater a variety of events and host pop-ups throughout San Jose, sharing my love for smoked BBQ with the community. During this time, our BBQ team competed in local competitions, proudly securing two top-five finishes in the Tri-Tip category.

While I enjoy exploring a variety of cuisines, I have developed a deep appreciation and passion for Portuguese food, particularly bifanas. This seemingly simple sandwich carries a rich history and endless variations, with each cook adding their own unique spin. Everyone has their own unique take on a bifana, and everyone believes theirs is the best!

For me, the Porto-style bifana reigns supreme. The combination of marinated pork loin, molho, mustard, and piri piri sauce, nestled in a crispy-yet-soft roll, creates an unforgettable flavor experience. The slow-simmered molho, packed with depth and richness, is what truly sets this style apart.

With the Battle of the Bifanas, I am excited to celebrate the diverse interpretations of this beloved sandwich while bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of food, culture, and camaraderie.

OS AGUIAS

A FAREWELL REUNION SHOW

ESTABLISHED IN 1989, OS AGUIAS IS A PORTUGUESE BAND CREATED BY TONY LEAL, JOE ROCHA, DAVID FLORES, AND SERGIO LEAL. THE BAND EMERGED FROM A DEEP PASSION FOR TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY PORTUGUESE MUSIC, BLENDING RICH CULTURAL INFLUENCES WITH THEIR UNIQUE SOUND. THE BAND QUICKLY MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY, BECOMING A SENSATION WITHIN OUR PORTUGUESE CIRCLES.

OS AGUIAS FAREWELL

At the time of their founding, Sergio was only 11 years old and David was 13, kicking off a musical journey that would span the globe. Throughout the years, Os Águias have showcased their music extensively across California, captivating a variety of audiences. Their passion and commitment have also allowed them to perform in special venues in Terceira, Açores, and New Bedford, Massachusetts both of which have strong ties to Portuguese heritage.

With a career spanning decades, Os Aguias has released 3 original albums, each capturing the essence of their evolving sound and deep connection to their cultural roots. Their music continues to resonate with audiences, celebrating Portuguese traditions while creating a unique experience for listeners.

Os Águias Are Back for One Last Time!

After years of unforgettable music, laughter, and countless memories shared with our Portuguese community, Os Águias are reuniting for one final farewell show!

We invite you—our family, friends, fans, and the entire Portuguese community near and far to come together and celebrate the legacy of one of the most iconic Portuguese bands in California.

Let’s honor the music that brought us joy, the memories that bonded us, and the spirit of unity that kept us dancing all night long.

This is more than a show. It’s a celebration of tradition, love, and saudades.

Don’t miss this historic night with Os Águias!

DIADASAMIGAS

PORTUGUESE BAND OF SAN JOSE

The Portuguese Band of San Jose sends a huge thank you to our incredible committee for coming together to create such an amazing night of friendship! I t was truly inspiring to see 300+ ladies in one room celebrating. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves.

Cheers to unforgettable memories, laughter, and friendship—until next year!

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NACYA MARREIRO

In celebration ofMothers Day

BY:ANTHONYESTEVES

I’m sitting on the couch. It’s late very late. If it were a weekday, I’d be tucked in bed approaching REM sleep at this time But it’s not a weekday; it’s Saturday The time is 11:25 pm, and the local NBC news affiliate just signed off. My mom walks around the couch after grabbing a cookie from the kitchen. She gives me one and then sits next to me. We’re ready for that magical moment we look forward to all week.

The screen goes dark We hear the sound of a live audience quieting down Then, a set filled with a cast of characters fills the screen. All is right in the world. Why is that? The cold open has arrived the first sketch before the intros and host’s monologue. For this moment, my mom and I are transported from small Lodi in Central California right inside Studio 8H at NBC Studios in New York City. We’re seated among the live crowd, awaiting the hilarity provided by the “Not Ready for Primetime Players” Laughter erupts as we experience every second of the sketch that kicks off the show, leading to that epic moment ingrained in pop culture…

“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”

CONTINUED ANTHONY ESTEVES

Saturday Night Live or SNL for the younger viewers as my elder millennial lower back slightly aches as I type was a tradition, specifically with my mom and me Not that my dad wasn’t a fan; he could easily reference moments from the original cast and the casts of the ’80s But my dad wasn’t a night owl like my mom. He’d catch the cold open and maybe the monologue and call it a night. On the other hand, my mom and I were up for it all Failing to last the ninety minutes once in a while, I’d feel her nudge me and say, “Okay, Anthony. Time to go to bed.”

I would return the favor those times Mr. Sandman would visit her

From the early ’90s through the late 2000s, this was our thing Watching the likes of Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Adam Sandler, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, Tim Meadows, Ellen Cleghorne, David Spade, Julia Sweeney, Kevin Nealon, and Jan Hooks was my introduction to this sketch show that left me in awe. Then, it was Chris Kattan, Will Ferrell, Darrel Hammond, Rachel Dratch, Maya Rudolph, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Kristen Wiig, and the list of greats would continue.

Whether I was there with her from the start or returning from a night out, I’d make my way to her, where she would be seated with a big smile and watery eyes from laughing so hard. Even after moving out and getting married, she’d ask if I saw the latest SNL, which I always did. I would go on to share my love for the show with my closest cousins and friends. We’d have laughs and reenactments of our favorite sketches, but my earliest memories and the first image in my head will always be on that couch with Mom.

In 2020, my mom passed away after two back-to-back bouts with rectal cancer Nearly five years passed, and the pain sits in my chest, randomly reminding me from time to time. I’ve learned firsthand that this pain never leaves; you learn to live with it You remind yourself of happy memories to quiet the tough ones. Of the many I have, SNL will always be one of them.

As this epic sketch comedy series reached its 50th anniversary and all the legendary cast members, past and present, and iconic hosts gathered to celebrate, I couldn’t help but think how much she would’ve loved this. Watching them all relive those classic moments while creating new ones with the current crew My wife and I sat back and watched as history was made, and I felt a warmth envelop me inside. An energy that I hadn’t felt in years.

Sitting on our couch, as our television echoed the audience’s laughter at the hijinks performed on the stage, I turned my head to the left With my eyes slightly watery and a smile on my face, I heard it. The sound of her laugh in my ears from decades passed, just like old times.

To Lorne Michaels and all the generations of talent that have graced NBC Studios’ Studio 8H in New York City. From Chevy, Bill, and Gilda to Kenan, Colin, and Heidi. To a series that will always transport me back to that couch next to my mom, no matter how old I get: Thank you. Thank you for giving her some of the greatest laughs of her life. Thank you for inspiring me to make her laugh. Thank you… for being our show. Happy 50th, Saturday Night Live.

Okay, mom. Time to go to bed.

ANTHONY ESTEVES

Creator of the podcast Based On A True Journey. Co-creator of The Capeless Crusaders podcast. Writer, actor, husband, father, and lover of all things film/TV.

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

MUSICALLY INCLINED ARTISTS OF OUR COMMUNITY

P O R T U G U E S E A M E R I C A NS A N J O S E C A L I F O R N I A

Kaylah Raposo VOCALISTA

KAYLAH IS A 19-YEAROLD COLLEGE STUDENT FROM GILROY, CALIFORNIA. SHE IS CURRENTLY PURSUING A DEGREE IN HISTORY WITH THE ASPIRATION OF BECOMING A HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER

HER RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE SIGNIFICANTLY SHAPES HER IDENTITY. HER PARENTS, DAVID AND MARITZA RAPOSO, WERE BORN IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, WHILE HER FAMILY'S ROOTS TRACE BACK TO TERCEIRA AND SÃO MIGUEL IN THE AZORES, AS WELL AS TO MEXICO AND EL SALVADOR.

AVÔS INFLUENCE

From a young age, Kayla has been profoundly engaged in the Portuguese community, a passion cultivated by her grandfather, Abel Raposo. Some of her most treasured memories involve singing traditional Portuguese songs together, including "Os Meninos de Huambo" and "Dá Cá um Beijo."

At the age of seven, her non-Portuguese mother introduced her to Luso, where she actively participated in Youth Council #2 of San Jose for over a decade. During her tenure with Luso, she served on the Youth State Board for three years, ascending from Trustee to Secretary. This invaluable experience allowed her to perform, lead, and sing the national anthems at the annual convention, where she forged enduring friendships. None of her accomplishments would have been possible without her mother's unwavering support.

DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY

My dedication to Portuguese traditions extended beyond Luso I was honored to serve as a sidemaid for IFDES Portuguese Hall of Gilroy at ages nine and twelve, and later, at fourteen, for PFSA Council 16 in Newark. At seventeen, I was privileged to represent Newark’s 100th-year celebration as Rainha Santa Isabel and lastly to serve as the queen for Our Lady of Fatima in Gilroy

Additionally, my love for Carnaval led me to perform dança do pandeiro at ages 9, 11, and 14 with Casa Benfica and Banda Velha, a tradition that remains one of my greatest passions

One of my deepest joys is singing, particularly Fado. My journey into Fado began at the age of ten when I was invited to perform at a POSSO fundraiser alongside talented fadistas (Silvia Costa and Crystal Mendes) and musicians (Abel Martins, Angelo Eiras, and Bob Koch) This experience ignited a lifelong love for the music, and to this day, I sing with the same passion,knowing it brings joy to my biggest supporters, my grandparents, Abel and Eduarda Raposo

YOUTH LEADERS OF THE community

In 2024, Luso Youth Council #2 of San Jose took a bold step by stepping into the dance category for the first time at the annual Luso Youth Theatrical Program, pushing beyond their usual comfort zone. After a summer of dedicated preparation, the group ’ s hard work paid off, earning them 2nd place in the Dance Category at the Luso Youth Theatrical Program, held at the Center for Performing Arts in Downtown San Jose this past August.

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LUSO YOUTH COUNCIL #2 EXCELS IN DANCE

CATEGORY FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE 2024 THEATRICAL PROGRAM

The decision to switch to dance was driven by the council’s rapid growth in recent years. With over 65 performers now part of the group, this shift gave everyone the chance to shine and enjoy more time on stage. It also showcased the council’s strong sense of community, which they celebrated by paying tribute to “Little Portugal” in their performance.

Since their performance last summer, the council has been busy bringing their routine to various events across the Portuguese community, receiving an enthusiastic response. They are already gearing up for their 2025 performance debut at the Youth Theatrical Program in Reno, Nevada, this August. One of their biggest upcoming highlights will be performing as part of the Half-Time Show at the San Jose Earthquakes’ Portuguese Heritage Night, scheduled for the weekend following the convention The Council is thrilled for the opportunity to perform under the stadium lights!

The youth members are like family, and the parents are deeply committed to supporting Youth Director Ana Teresa Maciel and the team of youth leaders. Ana Teresa is fortunate to have a solid support system within the local Portuguese community, including the Portuguese Band of San Jose and many lifelong friends who once performed alongside her and now see their children joining the council, continuing the tradition of nurturing the next generation of performers and lifelong friendships.

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PORTUGAL: STILL EXCITING

BY: CECILIA ANDRADE

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When you've been to a small country like Portugal nine times, you begin to wonder what could possibly be different the tenth time. This is what I kept thinking over and over as we made our way across the Atlantic via London. I wondered if there was anything left to see or do in mainland Portugal that I had not seen or done already. Well, once again I was not disappointed. We spent the first night in Lisbon at a very modern hotel in the Parque das Nações. It's where Portugal hosted the World Expo in 1998. The promenade and pavilions remain, and that part of Lisbon now showcases many fine restaurants and concerts. We had a great dinner in a Brazilian restaurant right on the water's edge. What's interesting about this area is that it was an industrial wasteland before the Expo. It was totally leveled and then built up to the entertainment mecca that it is today.

The next morning was Easter Sunday, so we made our way south to Serpa where we usually stay. The town holds a large week-long festival every Easter, and this was the first time we were able to see it. The highlights of the festival were the cultural parade and the nightly entertainment in the town square. The parade featured floats depicting the history of the area, starting with the Roman conquest, to the invasion of the Moors, and plenty to acknowledge the agricultural roots of the region.

The town was well-lit and decorated with flower-filled arches. Another aspect to be noted on this trip was the weather. I had never seen the region except for the summer months. This time, the province was green and lush. The fields were all cultivated, and purple and yellow flowers were sprouting everywhere. Young olive groves were abundant. The building of the Alqueva Dam in 2002 has changed the whole countryside, as there was almost no water to irrigate prior to that. It rained a few days while we were there. I had never seen it rain there before. Along with the rain came a couple of serious thunderstorms, and that was amazing, but a little terrifying.

The second weekend of our trip was spent in the Algarve. That's the southernmost province where the best beaches are We were not interested in beaches, so we decided to go to the west side of the Algarve where we had never been before. We stayed in Albufeira but spent the daytime exploring a place that I had always wanted to see: Cape Sagres. It is the southwesternmost tip of Europe. That in itself is impressive, but that's not why I wanted to go there. I was after the historical value. Sagres is where Prince Henry the Navigator had his famous nautical school, Escola de Sagres. From this school came the plans for many of the great explorers. Most notably, Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Cabrilho, Dias, Magellan, and Pedro Álvares Cabral all attended this school, and some even sailed from its cape.

I was very excited to be at the spot where these explorers had set out to discover or claim the Americas, the routes around Cape Bojador in Africa, the sea route to India, Brazil, and even California There is a huge compass made of inlaid stones on the ground at the site. It is about 30 feet in diameter Who knows how many explorers stood on that very spot studying from it? I was in heaven.

On the return to Serpa from the Algarve, we stopped for lunch at a restaurant on a hill overlooking the new dam. It also was breathtaking

Outside the restaurant was a church with a stork nesting atop the bell steeple In fact, all the stork nests were occupied with the mighty birds sitting on their eggs Some of them nest in trees, but many build their nests atop chimneys or power poles. It's an unforgettable sight.

Besides visiting the Algarve and seeing the festival, there were many more interesting things We got to meet some cyclists who were staying at the same Residencial where we were staying Our friends own it. Two teams stayed for a couple of nights because there was a race taking place in the region It's like the Tour de France, only in Portugal The teams were rivals, and it was tricky trying to keep them apart. They were given rooms in different wings, but they had to eat breakfast together We got up very early to make spaghetti so they could have their carbs before the race Each team had its own bus, a masseur, and a doctor Each cyclist was massaged after a race They also had to shave their legs. I guess we learned a lot about the life of a cyclist. We wound up going to the race to give our support

We also went to my husband's village and made our obligatory visit to the cemetery In a scene from the opening of Almodóvar's film, *Volver*, we too cleaned up the graves of my in-laws and replaced the silk flowers in the vase at its base. Then we went around to all the other graves to pay our respects and to right all the vases and flowers that were knocked down by the strong wind My husband and his brother paid close attention to the new graves as some villagers had passed away without their knowledge. Many were young emigrants who were returned home for burial. Their tombstones sometimes read like biographies Some were homages, and many were written in the language of the country where they died.

Thunder clouds quickly gathered over us and rain finally drove us away Our last meal in Serpa was a fish stew. It was made from the "lampreia" fish, which is found in the waters of the Guadiana River and is like a large eel It was delicious We said good-bye to the family at the door of the restaurant under an umbrella and quietly drove back to Lisbon to spend our last night. Lisbon is not what you would call driver-friendly It's hard to find anything because street signs are rare We drove around forever trying to find our hotel Finally, we gave up and drove to the airport to turn in our rental car From there, we took a taxi to the hotel. We spent our last night walking around Lisbon in the area close to the university We went to bed around 10:00, and my husband and daughter fell asleep right away I lay in bed all night thinking about the whole adventure and fretting over the long flight home. One thing I am sure about is that whatever happens, it's always an adventure when we go to Portugal, and I look forward to the next one

Building Communities and Creativity One Brick at a Time

Zachary Ramos

Zachery Ramos is a Portuguese-American artist, author, educator, and community leader from Gustine, California. With deep roots in his heritage, Zachery’s father hails from the island of St. Jorge in the Azores, making him a first-generation American on his father’s side. His passion for art and education has led him to create intricate LEGO artwork that inspires and educates, telling the stories of community, culture, and imagination through a medium that has fascinated him since childhood.

Currently serving as an Artist-in-Residence at the San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum, Zachery teaches young minds the art of LEGO building, encouraging creativity and problem-solving through hands-on engagement. His work not only celebrates the playful aspects of LEGO but also highlights its potential as a storytelling tool, bringing to life scenes from local history, nature, and even the future

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Zachery is the founder and director of the Gustine Traveling Library, a nonprofit education center located at 417 5th Street, Gustine, CA. The center serves as a hub for literacy, creativity, and family engagement, offering a variety of free community events, including LEGO Days, where children and families can build, learn, and explore together. Since its inception, the library has provided thousands of free books to families across California, supported literacy programs, and served as a welcoming space for youth to discover the joy of reading and hands-on learning.

As a proud member of the Portuguese-American community, Zachery incorporates elements of his heritage into his work, celebrating the rich history, resilience, and traditions of the Azorean people. His dedication to education and the arts continues to shape young minds, ensuring that creativity and curiosity remain at the heart of learning.

If you’d like to support Zachery’s work at the Gustine Traveling Library, donations are always appreciated and help provide free educational resources, events, and creative opportunities for the community. P

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Hugo’s passion for comedy and his appreciation for Portuguese culture continue to flourish He intends to pursue this path for the long term, with plans to embark on his standup comedy journey this year, alongside performances with Portuguese youth

He would like to take this opportunity to express his gratitude to all his followers and supporters who have been with him since the beginning, especially his wife, Ashley Gouveia, and his parents, Sandra and Arlindo Brito You can follow Hugo and Vavo Brito on all social media platforms at @TheBritocomedy.

MADEIRA TASCA TOUR

BY: DEVIN MEIRELES

Madeira is the Portuguese Island that keeps on giving. With so much to discover, there is always something new to explore. There are so many popular spots to visit; however, the best encounters are always those among the locals That’s where to find the most authentic experience on the pearl of the Atlantic

So if you’re looking for spectacular views with great food, that is something beyond the overstated hiking and off-roading, or the expensive restaurants in the city centre, Tasca Tours are the new popular way to discover the island that’s as real as it gets.

These “tascas” are traditional taverns where locals gather for home-style meals at affordable prices. They are known for their casual, family-friendly atmospheres and are typically found in older neighborhoods, out of reach from the tourist traps Madeira is where these Tascas flourish and there are a growing number of tour operators that share this true taste of the island with friendly conversation and hospitality.

You can expect the day in itself can feel like reconnecting with old friends since the Portuguese approach to hosting feels more buddy-buddy rather than tour guiding. After gathering everyone in a vehicle, there are introductions to get acquainted and prepare the group to have fun together! Then, your first stop will secure a table at a bar that was most likely a family grocer back in the day They’ll serve up some signature cocktails like the famous Madeira poncha along with great food

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What they call “dentinhos” are small appetizers of homemade dishes that accompany your drinks. You may have a taste of fried black scabbard, cow tongue, and even tripe, all of which can be exotically tasty. On other days they might have beef stew or chicken wings. It all depends on the menu of the day, which makes it all the more special.At that point, your group will be having a great time before moving on The next stop will be another bar, where there is a serene ambience that may include family photos and interesting wall art. You could potentially meet some fishermen and taste their special poncha pescadore served with something like a tuna or balcalhau (cod fish) dentinho. Remember, there will be locals flocking the space and partaking in friendly conversation. There may even be dogs and cats hanging out. Everybody will be approachable and safe It will actually be surreal and poetic to take in, like there was a party in your mouth and everyone was invited

Depending on your tour guide and your propensity for food and drinks, there could be a couple more stops along the way before capping off the journey with an authentic dinner to soak up all the alcohol in your stomach.

That’s when you reach another spot where you’ll be served a traditional dinner of bread, salad, milho frito (fried corn meal), roasted chicken and espetada (steak on a skewer) with, of course, more drinks By the end of it all you will be walking on a cloud with a full belly and laughing with new friends before realizing there is one more thing! The best tour operators will bring you a special treat to wash everything down. Madeira wine is the perfect digestif for such an occasion. However if you’re really lucky, they will bring you to a vintage cellar where you can taste genuine wine from family casks Ingesting something so exquisite and hearing about the local history behind the old traditions will be the cherry on top of an already amazing experience.

MADEIRA TASCA TOUR

BY: DEVIN MEIRELES

Tascas are a cultural staple in Portugal that Madeira elevates on every level. Regardless of where you find yourself, there’s a nearby place with hearty meals That’s what makes the island such an attractive destination; the best adventures with good food and the greatest people It’s a paradise that welcomes everyone as their own and Tasca Tours are the best way to see the true nature of Madeira.

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2025 Portuguese Festa Schedule

PFSA

wishes everyone a successful Festa celebration!

We are very proud to provide our communities with the Festa Schedule. We “Thank” everyone that assisted PFSA in obtaining the Festa information We value your time and commitment

PFSA commends all Festa committees and volunteers for working together to give back to the communities and honor the Portuguese traditions We invite everyone to attend and be part of these great events

Thank You!

Important Note:

Dates and times subject to change without notice. Please contact the Festa Committee for additional information. The publisher of this list is not responsible for the accuracy of the information, as the list was compiled with information provided by various sources and with the best available knowledge.

Please call the Festa Committee for detailed information on other events As some Festas celebrate other events such as Novenas, Rosaries, “Bodo de Leite”, Bullfights and Candlelight Processions during the week of the Festa.

Saturday, April 5, 2025

STARTING LOCATION OF PARADE

MANTECA

M.R.P.S. -

Saturday, April 5,2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Saturday, April 12,2025

Hall: 133 N. Grant Street, Manteca, CA 95336

Phone: 209-471-6777

CIOPPINO DINNER

THORNTON

Our Lady of Fatima -Steak & Oyster Dinner

Hall: 26500 Sacramento Blvd , Thornton, CA 95686

mail: c/o Laura Pereira 900 Jordine Way, Galt, CA 95632

7:00 p.m. Steak & Oyster Dinner

HAYWARD

I.D.E.S. Co.5/36 - Queen's Dinner

1105 "C" Street, Hayward, CA 94541

Phone No 510-581-8518

Queen's Dinner Fundraiser

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

LOS BANOS

D.E.S. Bullfight

Hall: 1155 I Street, Los Banos, CA 93635

P.O BOX 283, Los Banos, CA 93635

Bull on a Rope Bullfight at the D.E.S. Hall

12:00 p.m. Gates - Event starts at 2pm - Entry Fee $10.00

SANTA CLARA

Band de Santa Clara

Hall: 1375 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Mail: P O BOX 3308, Santa Clara, CA 95055

Phone No 408-458-6192

Email: anargaspar73@gmail com

6:30 p.m. 9:00p. Dance until 12:00am

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

PATTERSON

F.D.E.S. SCHOLARSHIP

Hall: 501 Ward Avenue, Patterson, CA 95363 Phone No 209-620-1843

Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:00 p m 8:00 p m

Scholarship Deadline April 15,205

OAKLEY

Flor do Oakley Hall QUEENS PRESENTATION

Hall: 520 - 2nd Street & Home Street, Oakley, CA 94561

Hall: 925-625-9974 925-625-4076

Mail: P.O. Box 466, Oakley, CA 94561

Queens Dinner Dance until 12am

CHOWCHILLA

Sociedade Flor Acoriana

Hall: 800 S. 3rd Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610

Phone: 559-665-4961

Monday, April 21, 2025 to Friday April 25,2025 6:30 p m Rosary & Dinner

Saturday, April 26, 2025 6:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Praying of the Rosary Sopas

Dance - Following Presentation of the Committee & Officers & Queens

8:30 a.m. Formation of the Parade

10:00 a.m. Mass @ St. Columba

10:30 a m

1:00 p m

6:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p m

9:00 p m

Sopas

Auction Rosary Sopas

Dance

Presentation of the Committee; Officers and Queens

Monday, April 21, 2025 to Friday, April 25, 2025

Saturday, April 26, 2025

OAKDALE

I.M.D.E.S. - Festa do Espirito Santo Hall: 5748 Albers Road, Oakdale, CA 95361

Email: imdesoakdale@gmail com

Phone: 209-496-1134 (Cherlyn Bairos)

Sunday, April 27, 2025

7:00 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary

Friday, April 25, 2025

4:00 p m

4:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

10:00 a m

11:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Recitation of the Rosary by Michael Silva Bode de Leite

Livestock Auction

Groupo Etnografico Perolas do Atlantico Thank You Dinner @ Auction

Dancing with Alcides Machado

Mass by Father Pacheco and Father Cordeiro Procession / Parade Sopas

Auction / Bazaar and Social Time

PATTERSON

F.D.E.S. Queens Presentation

Hall: 501 Ward Avenue, Patterson, CA 95363

Phone No. 209-620-1843

NEWARK

P.F.S.A. Council #16 - Newark -Queens Presentation Hall: 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560 Hall: 510-793-4062

Friday, April 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. No Host Social Hour - 7:pm Dinner With Dessert Buffet

BBQ Chicken, Tri-Tip & Sides

For Tickets call: Mary Gaspar (510) 455-6386

Saturday, April 26, 2025

8:00 p m

Dance with Sem Duvida

Adult: $40 Kids 6-12 $20

RESERVE TICKETS - Call or Text 510-455-6386

PETALUMA

Stock Auction Hall: 4649 Bodega Ave., Petaluma, CA, 94952

Phone No. 707-971-5517

12:00 p.m. Lunch - Auction at 1:00pm

Saturday, April 26, 2025

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Night in Portugal Fundraiser Hall: 6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone No 805-541-3229

Thursday, May 1, 2025 and Friday, May 2,2025 7:00 p m

Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:00 p m

Bar opens at 5pm - Dinner served at 6pm

Portuguese Feast and Store. Adults $25 - Children $10

Purchase Tickets at: Trinty HallSlo com or call (805) 541-3229

ANTIOCH

Our Lady of Fatima Hall: 1313 A Street, Antioch, CA 94509

(Hall behind Holy Rosary Church)

Phone: 925-757-4020 or 415-269-2171

Mass: Holly Rosary Church & Rosary

Mass: Holly Rosary Church & Rosary

Sunday, May 4, 2025 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary Church

Followed by Lunch, Auction, Raffle Drawing and Dance

WATSONVILLE

Centro Portugues Nossa Senhora de Fatima

I S T W Hall: 124 Atkinson Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076 P O BOX 1658 Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-419-5856

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

7:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p m

Rosary Prayed each evening at the hall

124 Atkinson Ln Watsonville

Rosary Prayed Fado & Food

Mass at the hall

Roast beef dinner will be served

Candle light Procession

Music By Gilbert Amaral

Presentation of the Queens & Side maids

Sunday, May 4, 2025 9:00 a.m. Formation and Parade information available on Facebook at facebook.com/holymarywatsonville 11:00 a m Mass to be celebrated at St Patrick's Church

1:00 p m

4:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Father Jason Simas

Traditional Sopas with meat and wine will be served at the hall followed by Auction

Rosary will be prayed at the hall

Music by Chico Avila

ART EXHIBITS WILL BE DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

Friday May 2, 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025

ARTESIA

Nossa Senhora de Fatima

D E S Hall: 11903 Ashworth, Artesia, CA 90701

Phone No 562-865-4693 or 562-865-6283

Rosary

Saturday, May 10, 2025

7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. Rosary and Mass for the sick and Elderly at Holy Family

4:00 p m

6:30 p m

7:30 p m

8:00 p m 9:00 p.m.

6:00 p m

8:30 p m 9:00 p m

Sunday, May 11, 2025 1:00 p m 1:00 p m 6:00 p.m.

Catholic Church, Reception after Mass

Restaurant at Artesia D E S

Living Rosary "in the Atresia D E S Courtyard

Vacada in the Artesia D E S bull arena

Cantoria with the following singers Joe Esteves, Jose Placida, Jose Ribeiro, Joao Rodrigues Manuel Dos Santos

Entertainment by DJ Chuck

Bilingual Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church -

Candlelight Procession to Artesia D.E.S

Reception with Refreshments and Sweet Bread

Live entertainment by 562- Vigil of Our Lady of Fatima in the Artesia D.E.S Chapel until Dawn

First serving of Sopas

Celebration Mass Holy Family Catholic Church -

Procession to Artesia D.E.S

Serving Sopas, Auction Concets by Artesia D E S and Chino D E S Bands

Rosary and Farewell to Our Lady

MANTECA

M.R.P.S.

Hall: 133 N. Grant Street, Manteca, CA 95336

SCHOLARSHIP- Rib Dinner

Saturday, May 3, 2025

OAKDALE

Our Lady of Fatima

Hall: 1225 Olive Street, Oakdale, CA 95361

Mail: P O BOX 984, Oakdale, CA 95361

Monday, May 12, 2025 to May 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, 2025 7:00 p m

Rosary- In front of Fatima Shrine

Mass followed by Candlelight Procession - Meal following procession in Family Life Center

Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00 p.m. Festa Mass Followed by Procession - Luncheon & Live Auction in Family Life Center

Friday, May 16, 2025

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

BUHACH

Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo

Buhach Hall: 2889 Buhach Road, Atwater, CA 95301

Confessions in Portuguese and English

Rosary and Mass will be celebrated by Father Marc Valadao

Saturday, May 17, 2025

a m

Sunday, May 18, 2025

1:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p m

6:30 p m

9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a m

Dance with DJ Roger Dinis, Bazaar, and folklore dancing by Mar Alto

Formation of the Bodo de Leite with traditional carts and oxen Pezinho accompanied by local singers Jose Ribeiro, Antonio Azevedo and Joao Rodrigues, players Manuel Avila and Dimas Toledo and Filarmonica Lira Acoriana.

Father Marc Valadao will perform the blessing of the animals. Sweetbread, cheese and milk will be provided to those in attendance

Auction of donated animals and Bazaar Lunch will be served to everyone present

Confessions in Portuguese and English Mass celebrated by Father Marc Valadao

Movement of the Statue of Senhor Santo Cristo from the church to the Buhach Chaple following the recitation of the rosary Dinner of beef stew "cacoila" will be served

Dance with Alma, desserts

Presentation of Queens and committee members. Dance to follow until midnight

Formation of procession from the hall to Immaculate Conception Church accompanied by Filarmonica Lira Acoriana Solemn mass celebrated by Father Marc Valadao Procession back to the Buhach Chapel after mass. Sopas shall be served to all attending

Saturday, May 17,2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025

6:30 p m

7:00 p m

8:00 p m

9:00 p.m.

p m 12:00 p.m.

Recitation of the Rosary in the chapel Sopas will be served to everyone

Dance with Chico Avila

Presentation of Queens and committee members. Dance to follow until midnight.

HAYWARD

Nossa Senhora de Fatima

Hall: Bom Jesus Milagroso 21160 Ocean View Drive, Hayward, CA 94541

Phone No. 510-581-4034

Candlelight Procession, followed by Dance 7-11pm

Mass and Procession, followed by Auction and Dance 5-9pm

Saturday, May 17, 2025 6:00 p m

Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

PETALUMA

Senhor Santo Cristo Society

P.O. BOX 750937, Petaluma, CA 94975-0937

Novena and Mass followed by Candle Procession and Refreshments Served

Mass at St. Vincent Catholic Church Petaluma

Senhor Santo Cristo Procession Lunch

Filarmonica Concert Dance

UNION CITY

S.D.E.S.

Hall: 30846 Watkins Street, Union City, CA 94587

Phone No. 510-928-7019 email: sdesalvaradohall.org

Queen courts to collect Holy Ghost Crowns

Saturday, May 17, 2025 5:00 p m

Sunday, May 18, 2025

6:00 p m 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a m

p m 3:00 p m

p m 6:00 p m

Rosary - Followed by mass and cheese and refreshments

Dance with Chico Avila Presentation of Queens

Raising of Flags & Anthems

Mass in upper hall w/Father Silveira Parades with all visiting organizations. Upon return, ceremony in from of Capela and Sopas served Concert w/Newark FREP

Dance w/ Erminio Rosary in Capela

GILROY

I.F.D.E.S. - Holy Ghost

Hall: 250 Old Gilroy Road and Monterey Streets, CA 95020

Phone No. 408-623-2588

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025

Saturday, May 24, 2025 7:00 p m 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 25, 2025 9:30 a m

11:00 a.m.

Rosary at the I.F.D.E.S. chapel followed by refreshments and sweets in the hall

Dance by Chico Avila and 9:30pm Presentation of Queens, Side maids and the Board of Directors

The parade starts forming at the I F F E S Lodge,

accompanied by Marching Band Sociedade Filamonica Nova Alianca from San Jose

The mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church on First Street, After mass, the parade will return to the hall where traditional Portuguese Holy Ghost Sopas", cooked by Tony Leonardo, Steve Machado and Leo Silveira.

2:30 p.m.

Auction

Sunday, May 18, 2025 to May 23, 2025

Saturday, May 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

5:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

SAN LEANDRO

I.D.E.S.

Hall: 790 Antonio Street - P O Box 781, San Leandro 94577

Phone No. 510- 586-2661

Rosary

Thursday, May 22, 2025 to May 26,2025

Rosary & Blessing of the meat, bread & wine Ceremony

Dinner & Dance - COST $25.00 - Beef Stew - Wine -Desert Dance - Music by: Victor Silva

10:00 a.m. Raising of the US & Portuguese Flags ceremony with the National Anthems and Holy Ghost Hymn

11:00 a m Holy Mass at IDES Hall - Assembly of processionparade Accompanying Band

Sociedade Filarmonica Recreio do Emigrante Portugues. Upon the return of the parade thetraditional Holy Ghost Sopas will be served AFTERNOON CONCERT PERFORMED BY THE MARCHING BAND

Saturday and Sunday programs include Bazaar, Raffle, Auction, Bar and Kitchen

ARTESIA

Artesia Portuguese Festa da Bola (Soccer Club- Tournament )

Hall: D.E.S. 11903 East Ashworth, Artesia, CA 90701

Email: melinda@borbarealty@com Phone No. 562-865-4693

****PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION****

STRATFORD

I.D.E.S.

Hall: I D E S 19617 Empire, Stratford, CA 93266

Phone No. 559-381-0875 ( Cindy Rodrigues )

Friday, May 23, 2025 to May 30, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 7:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Rosary

Rosary - Dance and Grand March

Parade formation at the hall in route to church

10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph's Church

11:00 a.m. following mass parade will return to hall, sopas will be served for lunch followed by Auction

DOS PALOS

D.E.S - Festa do Espirito Santo 1357 Elgin Avenue, Dos Palos, CA 93620

Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 a m Bode de Leite

Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:00 a m Parade

11:00 a m Mass

Saturday, May 24, 2025 6:00 p m

7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:45 a m

9:00 p m

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

Senhor Santo Cristo

Hall: 41 Oak Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Phone No. 650-873-6124

Rosary

Hors d'oeuvres and sweets will be served Confirmation of the Queens and Celebration-Music

Parade forms at Santo Cristo Hall

Parade begins proceed to Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church

10:00 a.m. Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 11:15 a m Parade processes back to Santo Cristo Hall 12:30 p m Sopas e Carne is served for lunch

2:30 p m

Auction, dancing and more! Music

ELK GROVE

Festa do Espirito Santo

S.E.S. Hall: 10427 E. Stockton Blvd. Elk Grove, CA 95624

Sunday, May 25, 2025 to Thursday May 29, 2025 7:00 p m Praying of the Rosary

Friday, May 30, 2025 7:00 p m

Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Praying the Rosary & Activities following

Praying the Rosary followed 7:30 p.m. Cacoila Dinner & 8:00 p m Dance with 526 Presentation of the Fest Committee & Queens

Sunday, June 1, 2025 9:00 a.m. Line up for parade & Mass at 11:00 am Sopas to be served following parade.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

I.F.E.S. Portuguese Association

Hall: 432 Sterling Road, Mt. View, CA 94043

Phone No. 650-967-2759

Sunday, May 25, 2025 to Friday May 30, 2025 7:00 p m Praying of the Rosary

Saturday, May 31, 2025 6:00 p.m. Rosary followed by Presentation of Queens, board & Dance

Sunday, June 1, 2025 11:00 a m Mass at small hall I F E S grounds parking lot & follow a Route near by the park and returning to hall

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to June 1, 2025 6:30 p m

Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00 a m

CROWS LANDING

Crows Landing Pentecost Association

C.P.C.A. Hall: 4th & G Street mailing: P.O. Box 1180, Hilmar,

CA 95324

Phone No. 209-535-2182

Sunday, June 1, 2025

1:00 p.m. 2:30 p m

7:00 p m 8:00 p m 10:00 a m 11:00 a m

Praying of the Rosary

Bodo de Leite with traditional "Pezino" Accompanied by the following Artists

Singers: Antonio Azevedo & Lenio Parreira of Hilmar & Jose

Ribeiro of Modesto

Musicians: Gino Almeida & Steve Soares of Hilmar Band:

Filarmonica Lira Acoriana of Livingston

Rosary and; Dance

Cattle Auction

Cacoilha Will be served to everyone present

Praying of the Rosary

Presentation of Queens and Committee following Dance with Music by DJ Luis Silva until 12:00A.M

1:30 p m

5:00 p m 7:00 p m

Formation of the Parade begins at the Hall Accompanied by Lira Acoriana Band of Livingston Mass will be Celebrated at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church by Father Isaque Meneses. Our Lady of Miracles Choir will sing at mass. Sopas will be served to everyone present during mass and after Auction of Gifts

Serving Sopas

Presentation of Queens- Following Dance with Music by

Alma Band until 11pm

PETALUMA

Senhor Santo Cristo Society -Stock Auction

P.O. BOX 750937, Petaluma, CA 94975-0937

Phone: 707-304-2819

Friday, May 30, 2025 11:00 a m

Lunch - Auction

TIPTON

Holy Ghost Festa

Hall: SPDES 200 S Evans Road, Tipton CA 93272

Phone: 559- 359-4070

Saturday, May 31, 2025 6:00 p m

Vacada-Back parking lot

Presentation of Officers and Queens & Attendants

Sunday, June 1, 2025 to Friday June 6, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025

7:00 p m 11:00 a m

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m. 10:00 a m 11:00 a m 1:30 p.m.

7:00 p m 8:00 p m 9:30 p m

Buhach Pentecost, Inc

Hall: 2889 Buhach Road, Atwater, CA 95301

Praying of the rosary in the chapel

Bodo de Leite, blessing of the animals, sweetbread, milk, and cheese will be served to all attending

Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:00 a m

a m

a m

p m

p m

Praying of the rosary in the chapel

Dinner will be served to all attending

Music and Dance

Presentation of the Queens and Officers

Formation of the parade at Buhach Hall to Immaculate

Conception Church

Mass at Immaculate Conception Church Traditional sopas & meat will be served

Auctioning of donations

Traditional sopas & meat will be served to all Music and Dance

Presentation of the Queens and Officers

KERMAN

Festa do Espirito Santo

S B F Portuguese Hall: 14910 West C Street, Kerman, CA 93630

Parade Gathering

Mass @ St Patrick's Church

Sopas served for Lunch

Sopas served for Lunch

Sopas served for Dinner

Sunday, June 1, 2025

p m 9:30 a m 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

Grand March & Dance

NOVATO

IDESI - Festa do Espirito Santo

P. O. BOX 2237, Navato, CA 94948

Phone No. 415-883-7354

Parade

Mass at Our Lady of Loretto Church

Sopas, and after the parade returns. Concert & dance in the afternoon

Dinner and dance

SAN DIEGO

U.P.S.E.S.

Hall: 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Saturday June 6,2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025

6:00 p m 4:30 p.m. 10:00 a m

Rosary and various events until the day of Festa

Mass - afternoon there will various activities

Festa Parade and Celebration

Monday June 2, 2025 to Friday June 6, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 7:00 p m 6:00 p m 8:00 p.m.

HALF MOON BAY

I.D.E.S.

Hall: 735 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Rosary

Rosary @ Our Lady Of Pillar Church, followed by Dance & Presentation of Queens

Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:45 a.m. Parade to Our Lady of Pillar Church I.D.E.S. Celebration 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by Lunch and activities

Monday, June 9, 2025 12:00 p m Lunch & Auction

MODESTO

M.P.P.A. Festa do Espirito Santo Hall: P O BOX 578610, Modesto, CA 95357

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:30 p m 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:30 p m

Friday, June 6, 2025 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p m

Praying of the Rosary by Fr Marc Valadao Internation for the soul of Alvarino Lucas.

Praying of the Rosary and Mass celebrated by Fr Marc Valadao in honor of MPPA

Past Presidents and concluding with crowing for all present Past Presidents and their Spouse Dinner served immediately following mass

Praying of the Rosary by Fr Marc Valadao Intentions for the souls of the deceased members of the de Melo, Lucas, Victoria and Meirinho Families.

Praying of the Rosary by Fr. Marc Valadao. Intentions for the incoming Queens, Side maids and their families. Vacada by Joe Vaz with cows donated by Marco Romeiro and Ray Gomes followed by dance with DJ "Hang Loose" Fabio Caetano.

Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. Formation of the Bode de Leite which will proceed from and return to the MPPA hall

1:00 p m

6:30 p m

8:00 p.m.

Blessing of the animals to follow by Fr Marc Valadao Auction of donated livestock. Folklore Dancing in the hall with Mar Bravo of Hilmar, Mar Altoof Turlock and Saudade do Bravo of Tulare. A Lunch of Cacoila (beef stew) served to all present. Prayong of the Rosary by Fr. Marc Valadao. Intentions for Vice Presidents Laurenio and Sonia Alves and Family

Presentation of the Queens and Officers with Dance to follow featuring Jorge Ferreira and 562.

Sunday, June 8, 2025 8:30 a m Formation of the parade at the MPPA hall 10:00 a.m. Mass at St Stanislaus Catholic Church 709 J Street, Modesto, celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop Myron Cotta of Stockton Traditional Sopas and meat served at the M P P A hall Auction of donated gifts

Presentation of Queens and Officers with dance to follow by Conjunto Alma 2:00 p m 6:00 p m 8:00 p m

Traditional sopas and meat served to everyone present at the M P P A hall

Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Friday June 6, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

9::00 p.m.

10:00 a m

NEWMAN

F.D.E.S.

Hall: 1357 R Street

Mailing: P O Box 474 Newman, CA 95360

Phone No 209-535-1769

Praying of the Rosary in the Chapel

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025

11:00 a.m.

2:30 pm

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

9:00 pm

Formation of the Bodo de Leite (cow parade) outside of the Newman Hall -Following Cacoila

Rosary following Dance

Presentation of the Queens

Formation of the parade at the Newman FDES hall

Mass / St Joaquim's Church - Following Sopas will be served to everyone present.

Auction of gifts and all day bazaar

Sopas

Dance

Presentation of the Queens and Officers

FERNDALE

Eel River Valley Assn.

Portuguese Hall: Ocean Avenue , Ferndale, CA (between 5th &Main/Francis St)

Phone No. Stephanie Koch, 707-498-8805

Azorean Street Fair

Beans & Linguica dinner, Donation only

Parade @ Crowning of Queens @ Assumption Church5:00 p.m.

600 p.m. 10:30 a m

Friday, June 6, 2025 6:00 p.m.

7:00 p m

6:30 p m

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Sopa Alcatra 12:00 p.m.

Live auction 1:30 p m - Place to be determinedSopa dinner @ 6:00 p m

FRESNO

C.P.D.E.S Fest do Espirito Santo

C.P.D.E.S Hall: 172 W. Jefferson Avenue, CA 93706

Phone No. 559-903-2432

Blessing of meat

Rosary

Presentation of Queens

Bullfights

Parade

Mass / Sopas

****PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION****

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025

8:30 a.m. 9:00 a m 10:00 a m

HANFORD

Pentecost Holy Ghost

Hanford Fraternal Hall: 1015 N. 10th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230

Sopas Pans are $60 6-10 am on Saturday call Patty Williams for more info 559-362-2342

Raising of the American and Portuguese Flag Assembling parade @ Hanford Fraternal Hall Mass @ S Brigid's Catholic Church

HOLLISTER

S.D.E.S. Portuguese Lodge

Hall: 695 Seventh Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Dance with Sem Duvida until 12:00am

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 to Friday June, 14, 2025 Sunday, June 15, 2025

8:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025

7:00 p m

Parade; Mass and Sopas

Mass at Sacred Heart Church following mass sopas will be served

There will be an auction - 5:00 p m dance with Gilberto Amaral

LEMOORE

Lemoore Trinity Association, LTA Festa

Hall: 470 Champion Ave

Mail: P O Box 692, Lemoore, CA 93245

Phone No 559-924-1969

Novena - LTA Hall ( Big Hall )

9:00 a.m. Formation of the parade - 10:00a.m Mass at

St. Peter's Catholic Church

8:00 p m

Sopas until 2pm Grand March

Donation are greatly appreciated: 11:00 a m

MENTONE

P.A. Club

Hall: 1133 Crafton Avenue, Mentone, CA 92359

6:00 p m 10:00 a m

Rosary followed by Meal

Mass with crowning of the Queens at Holy Name of Jesus Church

115 Olive Avenue, Redlands followed by parade at the Portuguese American Club and Sopas will be served

Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p m 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 8, 2025 to Friday June 13, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

7:00 p m 6:30 p.m.

8:00 p m 9:30 p m

9:30 a m

9:45 a m 10:30 a m 11:30 a m

CHICO

Chico Portuguese Holy Ghost & Fatima Club

Hall: 1401 Bradway St, Chico, CA 95928

Mass and Crowning of the Queens at St Johns the Baptist Catholic Church 416 Chestnut St, Chico, 95928

Meal at the Chico Portuguese Hall

Auction

SANTA CLARA

S.E.S. Corp.

Hall: 1375 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Rosary at the S E S

Sunday, June 8, 2025 to Thursday June 12, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

5:30 p m

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

6:45: p.m.

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

9:45 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

12:45 p m

7:00 p m 8:00 p m

8:45 p.m.

Rosary in the S E S Hall

Dance

Presentation of the Board of Directors,, Queens and Side maids

Raising of the Flags

Parade Formation

Mass at St. Clare's Church

Parade returns to S E S Hall - Followed by lunch sopas and meat Concert by Filarmonicas. Recreio Imigrante de Newarkand Filarmonica Uniao Portuguesa de Santa Clara

TIPTON

Holy Ghost Festa

Hall: SPDES 200 S. Evans Road, Tipton. CA 93272

The Holy Rosary will be recited each evening in the John X. Bettencourt Memorial Chapel

Bode de Leite- Procession from St John's Church to SPDES

Grounds Sweetbread and milk served

The Holy Rosary -John X Bettencourt Memorial Chapel

DJ - Portuguese Cultural Pavilion

The Portuguese Kids"perfomance-Social Hall

Limited Seating - free admission, donations accepted

Presentation & Crowing of 2025 Queens -Chapel

The Holy Rosary for Committee Officers & Queens

Dance with Chico Avila- Portuguese Cultura Pavilion

Parad forms and departs from SPDES

Mass at St. John's Catholic Church - First serving of traditional Sopas in the Pavilion

Parade returns to SPDES. Second serving of traditional Sopas in the Pavilion

Auction-Portuguese Cultural Pavilion

Evening serving of traditional Sopas Grand March-Social Hall

Dance-Chico Avila-Portugues Cultural Pavilion

VALLEJO

S.C.D.E.S.

Hall: 242 Contra Costa Street, P O Box 4207, Vallejo, CA 94590

Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:15 a.m. Parade followed by Mass @ 11:30 a.m. at St. Basil's Church

Sopas lunch following mass and parade

Monday, June 9, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

7:00 p m

7:00 p m

5:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

HAYWARD

I.D.E.S. Co.5/36 - Holy Ghost Festa 1105 "C" Street, Hayward, CA 94541

Rosary Hall's Capela

Rosary Hall's Capela

Presentation of Queens following Dance

Formation of the Parade Mass return to the hall , lunch of Sopas followed by auction and activities during the afternoon

TURLOCK

Pentecost Association (TPA) Hall: 528 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, CA 95380

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 June 11, 2025

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025

6:30 p m

Praying of the Rosary in Chapel at TPA hall

Mass @ Chapel at TPA hall

Praying of the Rosary in Chapel at TPA hall

Sunday, June 15, 2025

6:300 p.m.

8:00 p m

9:00 p m

8:30 a.m.

Monday, June 16, 2025 5: 00 p m

Praying of the Rosary in Chapel at TPA hall

Dance Presentation of the Queens

Formation of parade at TPA Hall, followed Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Turlock

Sopas served at TPA Hall father Mass. Auction at 1:00pm

Gates open at 5pm at Stevinson Bullfighting Arena and Bullfights starts at 7pm

ARCATA

Sociedad da Santissima Trindade Hall: 1285 11st Street, Arcata, CA 95521

100 YEARS CELBRATION

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

5:30 p m

6:00 p m 5:30 p m 5:30 p m

6:00 p m 9:00 p m

10:00 a m

11:00 a m 12:00 p m

Doors Open

Recite The Rosary / Dinner Fish fry dinner tickets $25 00, Follwed Music

Doors Open

Recite the Rosary / Bean and Linguica Dinner / Followed Music Queens Crowned

Parade leaves Portuguese Hall

Mass at St Mary's Church

Parade to Portuguese Hall / Traditional Lunch

Silent Auction and Live animal auction after Lunch

STEVINSON

Hall: 2962 Lander Avenue, Stevinson, CA 95374

Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:00 a m Donated animals at Turlock Livestock Auction Yard with lunch

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 to Friday, June 20, 2025 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 a m

8:00 p.m.

9:00 p m

10:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a m

1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p m

8:00 p m

8:12 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Praying of the Rosary led by Father Isaque Meneses of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Hilmar

The Bodo de Leite will be accompanied by the Band of Escalon

The traditional procession will the following singers: Fabrio Ourique of Terceira, Paulo Miranda of Sao Miguel, Jose Placido and Eduardo Papoila of the East Coast and Jose Ribeiro of Modesto

Musicians: Gino Almeida of Hilmar, Manuel Avila of Hughson, and Dimas Toledo and Julio Brasil of Turlock. Those wishing to participate in the Bodo de Leite are asked to be prepared by 10am.

There will be a folklore group performing: Groupo Etnografico do Atlantico da Casa dos Acores of Hilmar.

Cattle auction followed by a lunch

Musical entertainment in the hall with artists and musicians previously mentioned.

Dance in the hall to the music of Sem Duvida

Presentation of Queens and Officers

Procession from the hall to St. Mary's Church

Solemn mass celebrated by Father Isaque Meneses of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Hilmar, with participation of the Shrine of Our Landy of Miracles of Gustine.

Lunch of sopas and meat prepared by Tim Bass

Auction of donated gifts

Dinner of sopas and meat prepared by Tim Bass .

Musical entertainment in the hall with artists and musicians previously mentioned.

Dance in the hall to the music of Sem Duvida Presentation of Queens and Officers.

Monday, June 23, 2025 7:00 PM Grand Portuguese style bullfight featuring Cavaleiro's de Alternativa: Alberto Condo of Salinas, Paulo Jorge Felip Goncalves of Portugal Bulls will be provided by the following Ganadarias: 3 bulls from Ganadaria Acarnaniaof Hilmar and 3 bulls from Ganadaria Santo Antao of Merced 2 Groups of Forcados:Forcados Amadores da Moita, with Captain Luis Canto Moniz and Forcados Amadores of Turlock, with Captain George Martins Jr. Music provided by Azores Band Escalon.

DOORS OPEN AT 5PM TICKETS $30.00

Friday, June 13, 2025 6:30 p m

Sunday, June 15, 2025

9:15 a.m.

12:30 p.m. 4:00 p m 6:00 p m

PETALUMA

Rosary, Presentation of Queens at 7pm

Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p m

8:00 p m

9:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

9:00 a m

11:00 a m

11:30 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

6:00 p m

6:30 p m

8:00 p m

9:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 a m

Parade Line up outside of St Vincent Church, 10:30am Mass, Lunch , 3pm Live Concert with the Lusitania Band of the North Bay Dancing Dinner

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

LOS BANOS

D.E.S.

Hall: 1155 I Street, Los Banos, CA 93635

P. O BOX 283, Los Banos, CA 93635 Phone: 209-675-3663

Bodo de Leit with the Traditional Pezinho Livestock Auction followed by serving of Beef Stew Rosary will be recited at the D.E.S. Chapel

Performances by dance groups Mar Bravo Casa Dos Acores, Hilmar at Luso Youth Council 18 Gustine Los Banos Dance @ Performance with Joey Medeiros Presentation of Committee, Queens @ Court

Formation of the parade

Mass at St Joseph Catholic Church Celebrated by Father Antonio Silveira & Father John Schmell First Serving Sopas at the Hall Live Auction

Rosary will be recited at the D E S Chapel Sopas will be served at D.E.S. Hall Dance

Presentation of Queens and Court Holy Ghost P O BOX 750572 Petaluma, CA 94975-0572

SAN JOSE

Dia de Portugal Festival

History (Kelly) Park, Phelan and Senter Streets, San Jose, CA 95116

Food and various activities throughout the day parade

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

Saturday, June 14, 2025

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p m

6:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Portuguese Holy Spirit Society

Hall: 6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Rosary

Linguiça / Hot dogs / refreshments will be sold

Sunday, June 15, 2025

8:00 a.m.

8:40 a m

Dance to the music of Casa Portuguesa

Presentation of the Queens followed by the Grand March Bread and Cheese will be served

Parade will Assemble at the Reis Mortuary

Public Parking lot #14 (corner of Palm and Nipomo across from Reis Mortuary )

Procession to Mission San Luis Obispo for 9:00. Mass and Queen's Coronation

10:15 a m Parade will return to the parking lot, then drive to Trinity Hall, it will reassemble and proceed to the hall

11:15 a m Serving of traditional " Sopas" followed by and Auction of homemade crafts, baked goods, and donated items

STOCKTON

C.P.S.C.

Hall: 9650 Thornton Road, P O Box 1222 Woodbridge, CA 95258

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

7:00 p m

Rosary; Dinner; Coronation of Queens and Dance

9:30 a.m. Formation of Parade

11:00 a m Mass followed by lunch and various activities

FREEPORT/CLARKSBURG

Festa de São Pedro - Freeport NANCY - 916-718-3755

Hall: 54113 S River Road, Clarksburg, CA 95612

132 YEAR OF FESTA

10:00 a m Parade starts at 11:00 Mass at St Joseph's Church

11:00 a.m. Lunch of Sopas

1:00 p m Live Auction -and all day activities

SELMA

Selma Portuguese Azorean Assn.

1245 E Nebraska Avenue, CA 93662 Phone No 559-269-5223

Sunday, June 15, 2025

9:00 a m

Parade formation, followed by Mass @ 9:30 a m

Sopas will be served 11:30 p.m.

Auction at 7:00 pm Grand March

SALINAS

A.F.D.E.S. Portuguese

490 San Benito Road, Salinas, CA 93905

Monday , June 16, 2025 to June 20,2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

10:15 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Rosary

Parade

Mass - A.F.D.E.S Hall. Sopas, music and auction

TULARE

T.D.E.S - Festa do Espirito Santo

Hall: 515 North "I" Street, Tulare, CA 93274

Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 a m

5:30 p m

6:00 p m

6:30 p m

7:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Wednesday, June 18,

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p m

6:30 p m

8:00 p m

5:30 p m

6:30 p m

7:30 p m

8:00 p m 5:30 p m 6:30 p m

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025

8:30 p m

Cattle Auction at Tulare Sales Yard, followed by donor lunch

Saturday, June 21, 2025

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p m

5:30 p m

7:00 p m

10:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p m

6:30 p m

7:30 p m

8:00 p m 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a m

Tasca dos Tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Espera da Coroa at TDES Chapel accompanied by Filarmonica

Portuguesa de Tulare

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Halll

Vacada at TDES Hall

Decorating of cattle followed by / Blessing of the Esmola cattle accompanied by Filarmonica Portuguesa de Tulare

Tasa dos Tres Opens with bar

Tasca dos Tres and the 10 Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Hall

Cantoria

Tasa dos Tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Halll

Blessing of the bread and distribution "Rosquilhas", a tradition of the island of Pico

Festa de Criancas

Tasa dos Tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Halll

"Marchas de Sao Joao accompanied by Filarmonica Portuguesa de Tulare. Dance to follow with DJ

Praying of the Rosary TDES in Hall

"Tasa dos Tres" Opens

Tasca dos tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Bull Fight at TDES Hall accompanied by Filarmonica

Portuguesa de Tulare Dance to follow with DJ

Distribution of "esmolas" to those who received a ticket

Tasca dos Tres and the 1th Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary at TDES Chape, Crowning of the Queens

"Tasa dos Tres" Opens with bar, Bazaar opens

Bazaar opens

Dance outside with Jorge Ferreira accompanied by 562

Sunday, June 22, 2025

a m

a m

a m 1:15 p m 5:30 p m

7:00 p m

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Presentation of Flags & Procession to Mass St Aloysius Church

Traditional Sopas served

Bazaar open throughout the day

Mass celebrated by Monsigner Rick Urizalqui

Live Auction

Live Auction

Tasca dos Tres open

Last Sopas serving

Grand March

Dance outside with Chico Avila

Saturday, June 21, 2025 6:00 p.m.

HYNES

D.E.S. Festa do Divino Espirito Santo

7812 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723

Presentation of the Queens followed by praying of the Rosary, followed by Musis Cass Portuguesa DJ

Sunday, June 22, 2025 6:00 a.m.

Monday, June 23, 2025

Pick up Sopas until 9:00am

10:00 a m Procession to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church - 11am to 12pm Sopas will be served 11:30 a m Mass, service by Sr Padre Luis Proenca

12:00 p m Sopas will be served , followed by concert of Filominica from Chin, and Artesia Grand March and Music by "Navegadores" from San Diego

8:00 p m

6:00 p m

Feijao Guizado e Carne ( Meat & Beans ) Music by the band "Navegadores" from San Diego.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

S.F.V. Lodge Holy Ghost Hall: 361 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Phone No 650-967-8549

Rosary and Presentation of the Queens Dance Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 22, 2025 11:00 a.m. Parade following is the Mass at S.F.V. Lodge Hall - Following Sopas

***PLEASE CONTACT HALL FOR MOR INFORMATION***

RIVERDALE

Sociedad da Trindade of Riverdale ( S T Hall ) Hall: 3059 W Mt Whitney, Riverdale, CA 93656

Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:00 p m

Dance and Auction

Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:00 a m Parade - 10:30am Mass ant St Ann Church 11:00 a m Sopas served - 11:00pm - 7pm

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

TRACY

I.P.E.E.S.

Hall: 430 W 9th Street, Tracy, CA 95376

Phone No. 209-346-6591

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Presentation of Queens and Dance

Sunday, June 22, 2025 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Parade line up at 9:00a.m. Mass @ 11:00am after mass Sopas Lunch - 2pm Auction 5:pm Dinner Sopas

***PLEASE CONTACT HALL FOR MOR INFORMATION***

Monday, June 23, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Friday, June 27, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p m

7:00 p m

6:30 p m

5:30 p m

5:30 p. m

7:00 p.m.

8:45 a m

VISALIA

Hall: 820 East Main Street, Visalia, CA 93292

Rosary ( Portuguese )

Rosary ( English )

Rosary ( Portuguese )

Rosary ( English) followed by Marchas de Tulare

Rosary ( Portuguese ) followed by bezerros enfeitados e pezinho; at 8pm Music by Emily

Rosary ( English ) and crowning of Queens

Music by DJ Dan Barcellos

Raising of the Flags - 9:00am Parade starts to

Saint Mary's Church - 9:45am Crown exchange at Saint Mary's @ 10:00am Mass

Grand March followed by Music by Chico Avila

Monday, June 30, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Friday, June 27, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025

8:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 27, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025

7:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Vacada (gates open at 5:00 pm) followed by music by DJ Dan Barcellos

PATTERSON

F.D.E.S. Festa

Hall: 501 Ward Avenue, Patterson, CA 95363

Rosary

Rosary

Rosary and Fados following

11:00 a.m. Bodo de Leit

10:00 a m Forming 501 Ward Ave Patterson - Up down to Church

11:00 a m Mass - Back to hall

SEBASTOPOL

Sebastopol Holy Ghost Hall: 7960 Mill Station Road, Sebastopol, CA 94572

12:00 p m Lunch and Auction 1:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

8:15 a.m.

9:00 a m

Rosary @ Sebastopol Holy Ghost Hall

Procession - line up at the Hall - 8:30am March

Mass at St Sebastian's Catholic Church followed by crowing of the 2024 Queens 11:00 a m Sopas (procession seating ) 12:30pm ( 2nd seating): Band Concert by Lusitania Band of the North Bay

2: 00p m

6:30 p m

Dance - Music by Manuel Silva until 10pm Dinner seating

Saturday, June 14, 2025

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p m

6:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Portuguese Holy Spirit Society

Hall: 6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Rosary

Linguiça / Hot dogs / refreshments will be sold

Sunday, June 15, 2025

8:00 a.m.

8:40 a m

Dance to the music of Casa Portuguesa

Presentation of the Queens followed by the Grand March Bread and Cheese will be served

Parade will Assemble at the Reis Mortuary

Public Parking lot #14 (corner of Palm and Nipomo across from Reis Mortuary )

Procession to Mission San Luis Obispo for 9:00. Mass and Queen's Coronation

10:15 a m Parade will return to the parking lot, then drive to Trinity Hall, it will reassemble and proceed to the hall

11:15 a m Serving of traditional " Sopas" followed by and Auction of homemade crafts, baked goods, and donated items

STOCKTON

C.P.S.C.

Hall: 9650 Thornton Road, P O Box 1222 Woodbridge, CA 95258

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

7:00 p m

Rosary; Dinner; Coronation of Queens and Dance

9:30 a.m. Formation of Parade

11:00 a m Mass followed by lunch and various activities

FREEPORT/CLARKSBURG

Festa de São Pedro - Freeport NANCY - 916-718-3755

Hall: 54113 S River Road, Clarksburg, CA 95612

132 YEAR OF FESTA

10:00 a m Parade starts at 11:00 Mass at St Joseph's Church

11:00 a.m. Lunch of Sopas

1:00 p m Live Auction -and all day activities

SELMA

Selma Portuguese Azorean Assn.

1245 E Nebraska Avenue, CA 93662 Phone No 559-269-5223

Sunday, June 15, 2025

9:00 a m

Parade formation, followed by Mass @ 9:30 a m

Sopas will be served 11:30 p.m.

Auction at 7:00 pm Grand March

SALINAS

A.F.D.E.S. Portuguese

490 San Benito Road, Salinas, CA 93905

Monday , June 16, 2025 to June 20,2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

10:15 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Rosary

Parade

Mass - A.F.D.E.S Hall. Sopas, music and auction

TULARE

T.D.E.S - Festa do Espirito Santo

Hall: 515 North "I" Street, Tulare, CA 93274

Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 a m

5:30 p m

6:00 p m

6:30 p m

7:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Wednesday, June 18,

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p m

6:30 p m

8:00 p m

5:30 p m

6:30 p m

7:30 p m

8:00 p m 5:30 p m 6:30 p m

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025

8:30 p m

Cattle Auction at Tulare Sales Yard, followed by donor lunch

Saturday, June 21, 2025

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p m

5:30 p m

7:00 p m

10:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p m

6:30 p m

7:30 p m

8:00 p m 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a m

Tasca dos Tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Espera da Coroa at TDES Chapel accompanied by Filarmonica

Portuguesa de Tulare

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Halll

Vacada at TDES Hall

Decorating of cattle followed by / Blessing of the Esmola cattle accompanied by Filarmonica Portuguesa de Tulare

Tasa dos Tres Opens with bar

Tasca dos Tres and the 10 Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Hall

Cantoria

Tasa dos Tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Halll

Blessing of the bread and distribution "Rosquilhas", a tradition of the island of Pico

Festa de Criancas

Tasa dos Tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary in TDES Halll

"Marchas de Sao Joao accompanied by Filarmonica Portuguesa de Tulare. Dance to follow with DJ

Praying of the Rosary TDES in Hall

"Tasa dos Tres" Opens

Tasca dos tres and the 10th Island Bar open

Bull Fight at TDES Hall accompanied by Filarmonica

Portuguesa de Tulare Dance to follow with DJ

Distribution of "esmolas" to those who received a ticket

Tasca dos Tres and the 1th Island Bar open

Praying of the Rosary at TDES Chape, Crowning of the Queens

"Tasa dos Tres" Opens with bar, Bazaar opens

Bazaar opens

Dance outside with Jorge Ferreira accompanied by 562

Sunday, June 22, 2025

a m

a m

a m 1:15 p m 5:30 p m

7:00 p m

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Presentation of Flags & Procession to Mass St Aloysius Church

Traditional Sopas served

Bazaar open throughout the day

Mass celebrated by Monsigner Rick Urizalqui

Live Auction

Live Auction

Tasca dos Tres open

Last Sopas serving

Grand March

Dance outside with Chico Avila

Saturday, June 21, 2025 6:00 p.m.

HYNES

D.E.S. Festa do Divino Espirito Santo

7812 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723

Presentation of the Queens followed by praying of the Rosary, followed by Musis Cass Portuguesa DJ

Sunday, June 22, 2025 6:00 a.m.

Monday, June 23, 2025

Pick up Sopas until 9:00am

10:00 a m Procession to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church - 11am to 12pm Sopas will be served 11:30 a m Mass, service by Sr Padre Luis Proenca

12:00 p m Sopas will be served , followed by concert of Filominica from Chin, and Artesia Grand March and Music by "Navegadores" from San Diego

8:00 p m

6:00 p m

Feijao Guizado e Carne ( Meat & Beans ) Music by the band "Navegadores" from San Diego.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

S.F.V. Lodge Holy Ghost Hall: 361 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Phone No 650-967-8549

Rosary and Presentation of the Queens Dance Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 22, 2025 11:00 a.m. Parade following is the Mass at S.F.V. Lodge Hall - Following Sopas

***PLEASE CONTACT HALL FOR MOR INFORMATION***

RIVERDALE

Sociedad da Trindade of Riverdale ( S T Hall ) Hall: 3059 W Mt Whitney, Riverdale, CA 93656

Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:00 p m

Dance and Auction

Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:00 a m Parade - 10:30am Mass ant St Ann Church 11:00 a m Sopas served - 11:00pm - 7pm

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

TRACY

I.P.E.E.S.

Hall: 430 W 9th Street, Tracy, CA 95376

Phone No. 209-346-6591

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Presentation of Queens and Dance

Sunday, June 22, 2025 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Parade line up at 9:00a.m. Mass @ 11:00am after mass Sopas Lunch - 2pm Auction 5:pm Dinner Sopas

***PLEASE CONTACT HALL FOR MOR INFORMATION***

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Friday, July 18, 2025

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025

6:30 p m 8:00 p m

6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

OAKLEY

Flor do Oakley Hall

Hall: 520 - 2nd Street & Home Street, Oakley, CA 94561

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Friday, July 18, 2025 7:00 p m

Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 a m

7:00 p.m.

9:00 p m 10:00 p m

Sunday, July 20, 2025 9:00 a m 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p m 7:00 p m 8:00 p m 9:00 p m

Monday, July 21, 2025 7:30 p m

8:00 p.m.

Festa Rosary

Rosary and Dance

Mass at hall, followed with procession and ban concerts, traditional Folklore dance group performance. Hall: 500 - 3rd Street, Gustine, CA 95322

GUSTINE

Gustine Pentecost Society ( G.P.S.)

Rosary & Mass at Our Lady of Miracles ChurchFollowing Fados at the Gustine Pentecost Hall @ 9:00p m

Pezinho parade formation at Our Lady of Miracles Church parking lot to Gustine Pentecost Hall.

Gustine Pentecost Hall. Following Animal Auction the parade

Mass at Our Lady of Miracles Church followed by recitation of the Rosary procession to the Gustine Pentecost Hall

Dance at Gustine Pentecost Hall

Prestation of the Queens

Formation of the Queens Procession at Gustine Pentecost

Hall to our Lady of Miracles Church

Mass at our Lady of Miracles Church

Auction of Gifts at Gustine Pentecost Hall

Recitation of the Rosary at the Gustine Pentecost Hall Chapel Dance at Gustine Pentecost Hall

Presentation of the Queens

Presentation of Officers and Queens at Bella Vista Park

Bullfights at the Bella Vista Arena in Gustine

FRESNO

Santo Antonio Festa

C P D E S Hall: 172 W Jefferson Avenue, CA 93706

Sunday, July 20, 2025 8:30 a m

9:30 a m

7:00 p.m.

Assembly @ corner of Lincoln & Clara Avenue

Mass- Saint Jude's Church 208 W Jefferson Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

Dinner - Dance 8:00 p.m. - Grand March 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:30 a m

OAKDALE

F.E.S.

Hall: 190 North Lee Avenue Oakdale, CA 93561

Bodo de Leite Parade; followed by Dance

Sunday, July 27, 2025 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Parade Mass

Sopas-Auction - Dance

BENICIA

B.D.E.S. Holy Ghost

140 Est J Street, Benicia, CA 94510

Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:15 a m 11:00 a m 11:00 a m 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Parade Formation - 10:30am Parade Departs Hall

Mass at St Dominic's Church

General Public Serving

Parade Serving Silent Auction until 3pm

Music/Dancing until 4:00pm

General Public Serving

Dinner

**** SOUPAS SERVED TO ALL SERVINGS****

HANFORD

St. Anthony Celebration 860 E Grangeville Blvd, Sp 30 Hanford, CA 93230

Friday, August 1,2025

5:00 p.m. Touradas ( Bullfights ) a corda in Laton Rodeo

Saturday, August 2, 2025 7:00 p m

Sunday August 3,2025 9:00 a m

Sunday, August 3, 2025 2:00 p m

Mass at St Brigid Church following dance at the

Hanford Fraternal Hall

Parade from Hanford Fraternal Hall to St Brigid Church , Mass 10:00am

Lunch - Santa Maria Steak @ 8:00pm Dance Chico Avila and Grand March

PETALUMA

St. Anthnony

P.O. BOX 750937, Petaluma, CA 94975-0937

Phone: 707-304-2819

Mass at chapel until 3pm procession followed by a live concert with Lusitania Band of the North North Bay, Dinner to immediately follow the concert, Music & dancing from 7pm -10pm ***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025

TURLOCK

Our Lady of Assumption

Our Lady of Assumption Church 2602 S. Walnut Road,

Turlock, CA 95380

Church: 209-634-2222

7:00 p m

Rosary followed by 7:30pm Mass

Mass & Entertainment

Saturday, August 16, 2025 11:00 a.m. Bodo de Leite/Blessing of the Cattle &Auction and games, food and drink

Entertainment & and Dance 8:30 p m

Sunday, August 17, 2025

11:15 a m Mass in Portuguese

12:30 p m Complimentary lunch for all until 3:00 p m

1:00 p.m.

5:30 p m

6:30 p.m.

8:15 p m

Concerts Marching Bands

Mass in English

Procession of Our Lady of Assumption and Portuguese Sanits

Marching Bands

Entertainment

NOVATO

IDESI- New York Steak or Salmon Barbecue

P. O. BOX 2237, Navato, CA 94948

Phone No 415-883-7354

Saturday, August 9,2025 5:30 p.m. No Host Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Dance

TICKETS NEEDED

SANTA CLARA

St. Anthony Co. # 1

Hall; 1375 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Phone: 408-243-0811

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Sunday, August 10, 2025 8:00 p m 9:45 a m 12:00p.m.

Dance

Parade Hall Mass 10:30am

Lunch - Snack Bar - Auction

CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

Friday, August 15, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025

PISMO BEACH

St. Anthony

390 Bello Street Pismo Beach, CA 93449

8:00 p.m. Dance

12:00 p m Donor's luncheon

7:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 9:30 a.m.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Presentation of the Queens & Dance at the Veterans Memorial Hall 800 Bello Street

Parade Pie - 10am Mass following Sopas at the St. Anthony

Celebration Grounds

12:00 p.m. Stew and beans and Auction

CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

HAYWARD

Nossa Senhora do Monte Bom Jesus Milagroso Hall 21160 Ocean View Drive,

Hayward, CA 94541

Dance 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:00 p m

Nossa Senhora do Monte Festa - Mass followed by various events

Dance 5-9pm

ESCALON

Our Lady of Fatima St. Patrick's Church 19399 E. Hwy 120, Escalon, CA 95366

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Rosary and Procession

Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 a.m. Mass followed by Procession; Luncheon and Auction

PORTUGUES

HOLY GHOST SOCIETY INC

C/O 19 Owen Drive, Stonington, CT 06378

26 Main St, Stonington, CT 06378 Phone: 860-535-2670

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Sunday, August 31, 2025

6:00 p m

10:30 AM 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p m

6:30 p m

Dancing to " Legacy " Portuguese until 10:30 p m

Mass Feeding Sopas etc.

Portuguese Dancing -Auction of Sweetbread etc. 6:30p.m

Drawing of Domigas for 2025

Friday, September 5, 2025 to Friday 12,2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 7:30 p m

Sunday, September 14, 2025

GUSTINE

Our Lady of Miracles

G P S P O BOX 433, Gustine, CA 95322

Daily Novena at the Our Lady of Miracles Church

Monday, September 15, 2025

a m 6:00 p m 9:30 a m 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Bodo de Leite Parade; followed by entertainment during the day Novena at 7:00 p m followed by Various Events

Parade; Mass at 10:30 a.m.; Sopas; Auction and various events

Sopas served in the evening.

Bullfights at the Bella Vista Arena

HAYWARD

Bom Jesus Milagroso

Bom Jesus Milagroso Hall 21160 Ocean View Drive, Hayward, CA 94541 Phone No. 510-581-4034

Dance until 11pm

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunday, September 7, 2025 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sunday, September14,2025

p m

Mass and Procession followed by Auction and Dance 5-9pm

SANTA CLARA

Festa de Santa Cecilia

Hall: 1375 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Phone No 408-983-0607

Rosary at the Hall

a m

p m

Friday, September 19, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Sunday, September 21, 2025

p m

p m 10:30 a m

Mass Santa Clares Church

Lunch at the S E S Hall - Snack Bar - Auction and Band Concert outside parking lot

FORT BRAGG

Fort Bragg Pentecost

Hall: 822 Stewart Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Phone No 707-964-0485

Fish Fry Dinner $35 -time 5pm -6pm - 7pm - followed by Dance

Caçoilha dinner, Dance and Presentation of the Queens

Parade, followed by mass @ 11:30, after mass sopas will be served, followed by Auction and Dance

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025

HAYWARD

Nossa Senhora do Loureto

Bom Jesus Milagroso Hall 21160 Ocean View Drive, Hayward, CA 94541

Phone No. 510-581-4034

Saturday, September 20,2025

7:00 p m Dance until 11pm 12:00 p m Mass and Procession followed by Auction and Dance -5-9pm

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Fall Crab & Shrimp Feed Fundraiser

Hall: 6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone No. 805-541-3229

All you can eat: Crab Sauteed Shrimp, Salad, Bread and Dessert

Adults $75 - Children $40 -Bar Opens at 5pm - Dinner at 6pm

SANTA CRUZ

C.P.D.E.S. Festa das Contas

Hall: 216 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Email: santacruzportugesehall com

Phone: 831-419-5377

Festa das Contas

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

PATTERSON

F.D.E.S.

Hall: 501 Ward Avenue, Patterson, CA 95363

Phone No. 209-892-7637- 209-620-1843

Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:00 p m Contas

VISALIA

Our Lady of Fatima

Visalia, CA 93921

Monday, September 22, 2025 to Thursday, September 25, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:0 a m

1:00 p m

Rosary at St. Mary's Church 506 Garden Street, Visalia

Candlelight procession & Crowning of statue,

Step off Procession, St. Chares Church

Mass at St Chares Church 5049 W Caldwell Ave, Visalia 11:30 a.m. Serving of Festival BBQ

Carnival; auction; raffle, free meal following

Hall: St. Mary's Parish Center 506 Garden Street, SAN JOSE

Grupo Folclorico Tempos de Outrora

Hall: 1401 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95116

FOLCLORE FESTIVAL-40 Festival de Folklore

Portugues em California

All Californian folklore groups get together to perform to follow. More information TBA.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

S.F.V Lodge - Our Lady of Fatima

Hall: 361 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Sunday, September 28, 2025 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p m

Mass at the S.F.V. Lodge Hall @ following Procession of Our Lady Sopas @ following with Portuguese band of Santa Clara

GILROY

Our Lady of Fatima

Hall: 250 Old Gilroy Road and Monterey Streets, Gilroy, CA 95020

Rosary Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

Wednesday, October 1,2025 Friday, October 3, 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Sunday, October 5, 2025

7:00 p m

7:00 p.m. Candle light procession - Mass at St Mary's Church- following with the Presentation of the Queen, Side maids and the Committee at the IFDES Hall

8:30 p m

Dance with Sem Duvida

9:30 a.m. 2:30 p m

Parade Line up & Parade starts at 10:00 a m Mass at 11:00 a.m., St Mary Parish in Gilroy

After mass, the parade will have a procession back to the hall & serve traditional Portuguese Sopas

Following lunch there will be an auction at

Friday, August 15, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025

PISMO BEACH

St. Anthony

390 Bello Street Pismo Beach, CA 93449

8:00 p.m. Dance

12:00 p m Donor's luncheon

7:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 9:30 a.m.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Presentation of the Queens & Dance at the Veterans Memorial Hall 800 Bello Street

Parade Pie - 10am Mass following Sopas at the St. Anthony

Celebration Grounds

12:00 p.m. Stew and beans and Auction

CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

HAYWARD

Nossa Senhora do Monte Bom Jesus Milagroso Hall 21160 Ocean View Drive,

Hayward, CA 94541

Dance 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:00 p m

Nossa Senhora do Monte Festa - Mass followed by various events

Dance 5-9pm

ESCALON

Our Lady of Fatima St. Patrick's Church 19399 E. Hwy 120, Escalon, CA 95366

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Rosary and Procession

Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 a.m. Mass followed by Procession; Luncheon and Auction

PORTUGUES

HOLY GHOST SOCIETY INC

C/O 19 Owen Drive, Stonington, CT 06378

26 Main St, Stonington, CT 06378 Phone: 860-535-2670

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Sunday, August 31, 2025

6:00 p m

10:30 AM 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p m

6:30 p m

Dancing to " Legacy " Portuguese until 10:30 p m

Mass Feeding Sopas etc.

Portuguese Dancing -Auction of Sweetbread etc. 6:30p.m

Drawing of Domigas for 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025 to Wednesday October 16, 2025 8:00

Sunday, October 12, 2025

SANTA CLARA

Nossa Senhora de Fatima

Hall: 1375 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Monday, October 20, 2025

Parade - Mass 10:30am Santa Clara Church

Lunch - Snack Bar - Auction

LOS BANOS

Our Lady of Fatima

St Joseph Church 1625 Center Avenue

Los Banos, CA 93635

Mass; Procession; Lunch, Dance in the evening

THORNTON

Our Lady of Fatima

Hall: 26500 Sacramento Blvd., Thornton, CA 95686

Novenas and Mass

Novenas and Mass for the Sick at followed by Presentation of the Queens

Novenas and Mass followed by a Evening of Fados

Bodo de Leite Parade @ 2:00pm Bullfights

Mass followed by Candlelight Procession

Mass followed Procession, Parade Auction Bullfights Dance

Thursday, October 16, 2025

6:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

WATSONVILLE

Our Lady of Help Christians-Fatima Festival

2401 East Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 94572

Friday, October 17, 2025

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p m

7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025 to October 25, 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Eucharistic Celebration

Sopas served to all present Sacrament of Reconciliation

Eucharistic Celebration

11:00 a m Bodo de Leite: Bazar, music, procession of offering, floats, and blessing of the animals

7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Pezinho & Folklore-To be confirmed

Mass celebrated by Father Luis Silva from Terceira, Azores followed by candlelight procession and blessing of the Blessed Sacrament Dance with music by Chico Avila

10:45 a m Presentation of the marching band, Nova Alliance of San Jose

11:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Father Luis Silva followed by procession, and complimentary luncheon served to all present.

5:00 p m

Dance with music by Gilberto Amaral

HILMAR

Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima

Holy Rosary Church 8471 Cypress Street, Hilmar, CA 95324

Phone: 209-667-8961

7:30 p.m. Novena begins

10:30 a m Bodo de Leite; Novena; Mass Social Events and Dance

10:00 a.m. Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima Celebration: Mass; Procession; Lunch; Concert and Dance

Friday, October 17, 2025 to October 24, 2025

SACRAMENTO

S.P.H.S.S -Irmandade de Nossa Senhora de Fatima NO.1

Hall: 6676 Pocket Road, Sacramento, CA 95818

Mail: 2117 5th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818

Phone No. 916-508-4121

6:00 p.m. Praying the Rosary (Novenal) at Our Lady of Fatima No.1

Capella Located at: 2117 5th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818

Saturday, October 25, 2025 6:30 p m

Mass/Rosary & Candlelight Procession at Our Lady of Fatima No.1 Capella

Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:00 a m Festa Mass at St Eliabeth of Portugal Parish, 1817 12th St, Sacramento, CA 95811 Followed by lunch at S.P.H.S.S. Hall

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

IDAHO - I.D.E.S

Our Lady of Fatima

1631 Poplar Street, Buhi, ID 83316 P O BOX 131, Buhi, ID 83316

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

5:30 p.m.

SEBASTOPOL ANNUAL MEETING

Hall: 7960 Mill Station Road, Sebastopol, CA 94572

Phone No 707-823-2702

Meeting and Dinner @ 6:30pm

MANTECA M.R.P.S.

Hall: 133 N Grant Street, Manteca, CA 95336

Phone: 209-471-6777

Sunday, October 19, 2025

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Festa Das Contas

Hall: 6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone No 805-541-3229

Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00 p m

General Meeting and Celebration Report - BBO Lunch

A-L Please Bring a Side Dish - M-Z Please Bring a Dessert

Saturday, October 25,2025

OAKLEY

Flor do Oakley Hall

Hall: 520 - 2nd Street & Home Street, Oakley, CA 94561

Hall: 925-625-9974 925-625-4076

Mail: P.O. Box 466, Oakley, CA 94561

Saturday, October 25, 2025 6:30 p m

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Saturday, November 8,2025 7:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 26, 2025 11:00 a m 11:00 a m

Halloween Dance

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

TRACY

Our Lady of Fatima

St Bernard Church 163 W Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376

Mass followed by Candlelight Procession after Procession there will be food; Bazaar; and participation of a Folklore groups

Solemn Mass, followed by Procession followed by Lunch; Auction.

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

Gustine

Festa dos Agricultures ( Bella Vista Park Arena )

Hall: P. O. BOX 48, Hilmar, CA 95324

Phone No 209-675-0183

Bodo de leite- Lunch, Auction, Puxada, Vacada @ Dance 1 Day Event!!! @ Old Santa Fe Grade, Newman, CA 95360

***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

NOVATO

IDESI - Festa Das Contas

P. O. BOX 2237, Navato, CA 94948

Annual Meeting. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Dance with Carlos Arruda

Saturday, November 8, 2025

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser

Hall: 6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone No 805-541-3229

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025 2:00 p.m.

Shrimp Cocktail, Soup, Salad, Fish Potatoes, Bread and Dessert

Adults $25 - Children $10 - Bar opens at 5pmDinner served at 6pm

Purchase tickets at: TrinityHallSLO.com or call 805-541-3229

SEBASTOPOL

Christmas Craft Fair

Hall: 7960 Mill Station Road, Sebastopol, CA 94572

Phone No 707-823-2702

CHRISTMA CRAFT FAIR FROM 9:00AM -4:00PM

HAYWARD

21160 Ocean View Drive, Hayward, CA 94541

Phone No. 510-581-4034

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Bom Jesus Milagroso -Christmas Party ***PLEASE CALL FOR ACTUAL TIME OF EVENTS***

HAYWARD

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1105 "C" Street, Hayward, CA 94541

Phone No 510-581-8518

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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