Gorizia, 12 December 2021 – Mass in preparation for Holy Christmas and food donation. On 12 December, on Gaudete Sunday, the representation of Gorizia gathered in the church San Giorgio Martire in Gorizia to prepare for Holy Christmas. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Monsignor Arnaldo Greco, ecclesiastical Knight of Grace, with the assisting priests Monsignor Michele Centomo, Official Knight and Father Giorgio Longo, ecclesiastical Knight of Grace. In his homily, Monsignor Arnaldo emphasised the responsibility of each Knight during their investiture with the witness of charity and the defence of the true Faith. The representative for the city of Gorizia, Commander Professor Vanni Feresin played the organ during the celebration and Knight Master Matteo Donda sang. The representative for the city of Gorizia thanked Father Moris Tonso, archpriest of Saint George, for his availability to welcome the knights. Now the church has become the seat of the representation of Gorizia. At the end of the ceremony, Father Giorgio Longo prayed in Latin for the Grand Master and knight Alessandro Fedon read the knight’s prayer on behalf of all. The celebration was attended by the representation with new members and numerous guests. The delegation wanted to make a tangible mark on the parish by helping the most needy.
On Christmas Eve, long-life foodstuffs (over 50 litres of oil) were delivered to the Capuchin friars of Gorizia for Christmas and holiday lunches in favour of those in need. The generosity of the Knights of Gorizia made the collection possible. A special thanks go to Knights Christian Massaro and Sebastiano Di Maiolo who took care of the food purchases and delivery.