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Festa 2005- The da
Rosa Family
Filomena, Idalmiro, Amanda, and Paulo da Rosa
It is with faith, honor, pride, and gratitude that my family
chairs the Festa 2005. We appreciate the vote of confidence
from the Board of Directors of the United Portuguese Sociedade
do Espirito Santo, Inc, (UPSES) and our many other supporters.
Since immigrating from Pico Azores in 1967, I have grown
admiration and pride for our community and the UPSES, our
Hall. For several
years I have served on the Board of many local Portuguese
organizations including the Board of Directors of the UPSES,
where among
other assignments I am fortunate to have been directly involved
in the remodeling of our Hall and the street name change
into Avenida de Portugal.
The devotion of the Holy Spirit has shined on my life and
for that I am so grateful. For Filomena and me, our parents
provided
a sound foundation for our lives and today we pass it on
to our children. They left the Azores in search of a better
future
for us and all their sacrifices are so appreciated, “obrigado
pais”.
The Festa, San Diego’s oldest ethnic festival now in
its 95th year, is about our community coming together with
devotion for the Holy Spirit and pride for our culture. Chairing
the Festa is just a small part of the puzzle that only comes
together because of all the support our great community provides.
As we reach Festa day we remember all the support given
thus far, especially in our fundraisers. To all the chair
persons
and committee members of the different events, thank you
so much for all you have done. The same gratitude goes
to all
the sponsors, donors, underwriters, and supporters that
voluntarily assisted our events repeatedly, we appreciate
your donations.
The different social and civic Portuguese organizations
have a positive association with the UPSES, particularly
when
it comes to Festa time. For their efforts and services
rendered to the Festa including the Bazaar, or in any other
way, Filomena,
Paulo, Amanda, and I thank you. May the Holy Spirit will
always
protect you, your families, and your organizations.
We are so blessed by the Holy Spirit to have had our family
and close friends stand by us to guide us in the right
path and always willing to give a helping hand.
My family believes that promoting our culture is the
link between our ancestors and the future generations.
Promoting
our Festa
is promoting our culture. Come and enjoy the festivities
we look forward to seeing you there.
May the Holy Spirit always accompany you!
Muito obrigado.
Idalmiro & Filomena da Rosa
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