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Festa
2009- The Simoes Family
It is with great devotion to our Holy Spirit that we look
forward to
celebrating the 99th Festa do Espirito Santo on May 31, 2009.
In 1999, Julio and I were honored as Festa
Presidents and we are looking forward once
again in sharing our love and devotion with all those who
share
in the same devotion for the Holy Spirit.
As a family we have much to be thankful for.
In 2000, my Mother began a difficult battle with cancer,
and the journey toward fulfilling my Promesa
began. The Holy Spirit has spared her life and I
am happy to say that my Querida Mae is still with us today.
My oldest daughter Jeanette, our queen
in 1999 and 16 years old at the time, has faced
many challenges in her life. My Promesa includes my prayers
for her continued salvation. I knew I wanted to do the Festa
again, when Juliette,
my youngest daughter came of age. Juliette has been my rock,
upholding our traditions, making pao doce
Festa week, she 
loves to help in the kitchen,
bazaar or whatever is asked for the Festa. Since she was
'Little Queen", in '99, she has wanted
to be the “Big
Queen”, and we are blessed to be
able to fulfill her dreams. I would like to recognize and
ask all those who quietly give their time, talents, energy,
and above all, give their faith to
this honored devotion of our Portuguese community. Without
these people the Festa do Espirito Santo
would not be possible.
With the help of family and friends,
and our faith in the
Holy Spirit, we will continue to be blessed
in having successful and beautiful Festas for years to
come. Celebrating a successful Festa in our community depends
on the efforts of each and every one of you, no one person
can do this alone.
Enclosed is a Schedule of upcoming Fundraisers for our Festa,
which I hope you will all participate
in. May the Holy Spirit fill your lives and hearts with
His unending love, peace and abundant joy.
May the Holy Spirit continue to Bless and Protect you and
your families.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Julio & Suzette Simoes
2009 Festa Presidents
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