Feast of the Three Saints Honoured Their Deceased Committee Members

ON Sunday, April 16, 2023 the Feast of the Three Saints Committee honoured their deceased committee members by celebrating Mass. Committee members and family members of those deceased attended the service. Parish priest, Fr Kerry Crowley celebrated Mass at St John’s Church Silkwood.

At the end of the mass, three of the four new members, Anthony Contarino, David Pennisi, Santo Pagano, were introduced to those gathered. Madelyn Priddle, the fourth new member, was unable to attend. Also at this mass, two member received Life membership for their dedicated 25 years of continuous service to the Three Saints Committee. Congratulations to Fred Caltabiano and Joe Girraffa.

The Feast of the Three Saints is held every year in Silkwood on the first Sunday of May, bringing people together, in celebration, from all over North Queensland and beyond.

On Sunday, May 7, 2023 the Feast of the Three Saints will celebrate 73 years in Australia. It is a day of celebration starting with an Italian Mass and followed by traditional Italian food, music, rides and amusements throughout the day.

For more details visit the Feast of the three Saints website or Facebook.

Moroccan Couscous Salad

Serves: 8

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

1 ½ serves per portion

Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking couscous

2 cups boiling water

1 cup orange juice

½ cup raisins

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

Back Row (L-R): Cosimo Tedesco (President), Vincie Silvestro (Vice-President), David Pennisi, Santo Contarino, Santo Pagano, Vera Zappala (Secretary), Fr Kerry Crowley; Front Row (LR): Joe Vasta (Treasurer), Fed Caltabiano, Joe Giarraffa.