Santa Marina Society of Inwood

08/09/2026

Happy "Salita di Santa Marina" day!

From the Santa Marina Society of Inwood, we send our warmest wishes to the people of Filandari and to all those who have returned from near and far to take part in this beautiful and deeply cherished tradition.

As Santa Marina is raised once again to her place in the church, may today’s Mass, procession, celebration and magnificent fireworks be filled with joy, reverence and the unmistakable spirit of Filandari.

There is something especially beautiful about La Salita. Families and friends who now live throughout Italy, the United States and around the world return to this small Calabrian town, coming together once again through a tradition that has connected generations.

Although an ocean separates our two communities, our devotion to Santa Marina and our love for the traditions handed down to us keep Inwood and Filandari forever connected.

To our relatives, friends and fellow devotees celebrating in Filandari today, we wish you a beautiful and joyous Salita and continued happiness as this special season of celebration draws to its close.

Che Santa Marina continui a proteggere Filandari e tutti i suoi figli, vicini e lontani.

Con affetto e devozione dagli Stati Uniti,
Santa Marina Society of Inwood 🇺🇸🇮🇹

07/17/2026

Today, we joyfully celebrate the Feast Day of Santa Marina, the beloved patron saint of Filandari.
As members of the Santa Marina Society of Inwood, we give thanks for the faith, traditions, and sense of family that have been passed down through generations. On this special day, we honor our patroness and pray that she continues to watch over our members, our families, our hometown of Filandari, and all those who carry her devotion in their hearts.
We wish all of our officers, committee members, and fellow members a blessed and happy feast day. Thank you for helping preserve the beautiful traditions that connect us to our heritage and to one another.
To all the Marinos and Marinas throughout the world, Buon Onomastico! May your name day be filled with good health, happiness, and God's abundant blessings.
Viva Santa Marina! Viva Filandari! ❤️🤍💚

07/12/2026

Thank you, everyone, for a wonderful Santa Marina Feast day! Our hard-working volunteers made it all possible! 🙏

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07/08/2026

06/30/2026

It's almost time for the Santa Marina Feast! Here is the schedule of events for Feast, 2026 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 68 Wanser Avenue, Inwood, NY.

Thursday, July 9 at 8:00 PM
Novena to Santa Marina

Friday, July 10 at 7:00 PM
Santa Marina Feast
Live music, games, rides, and food

Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 AM
Celebratory Mass and Procession

Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 PM
Santa Marina Feast
Live music, games, rides, food, Italian gifts, auction, and raffles

We hope you will join us for this beautiful celebration!!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Loving God,
We thank you for the love
of the mothers you have
given us, whose love is so
precious that it can never
be measured, whose patience
seems to have no end.
We pray for those mothers
who fear they will run out
of love or time, or patience.
We ask you to bless them
with your own special love.
Amen.