After two years of stagnation due to the pandemic, the Week of Spirituality and Culture back with “50 Times Thanks”, A special edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of priestly ordination by don Angelo Imbriacopastor of Pellare (fraction of Moio della Civitella) e Cardile (fraction of Gioi). Divided into six evenings, given the exceptional nature of the event, the Spirituality and Culture Week 2022 – now in its twelfth edition – will take place in the two parishes where the parish priest provides priestly service: the 12, 13, 14, 15 And 18 July to Pellare and the July 16 to Cardile.
During the cultural review, together with Don Angelo Imbriaco, the following will intervene: HE Mons. Ciro Miniero, bishop of Vallo della Lucania; Sen. Francesco Castiello; Enrico Gnarramayor of Moio della Civitella; Tommaso Pellegrinopresident of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park and Campania Regional Councilor; Lucio Alfieripresident of BCC Buccino and Cilento Municipalities and member of the Iccrea Banca Board of Directors; Vincenzo De Lucanotary and president of the Association “Pietro De Luca “; Luigi Scarpa, president of the Pro Loco of Moio della Civitella; prof. Ferdinando Palombo; Angela Russo, diocesan president of Catholic Action; Don Gianluca Cariello; lawyer Valerio Rizzo; Caterina Cammarano, restorer; M ° Angelo Loia; Walter Vallettasongwriter; “The Sons of Bacchus”; historical musical group; the Choir of Ordination; there Choral “Oris Valletta”; “The Great Band of Cilento” directed by M ° Nicola Pellegrino.
Event coordinator: Rosy MerolaJournalist.
“50 Times Thanks”, An explanatory title chosen for the special edition of the Week of Spirituality and Culture – conceived by the parish priest of Pellare and Cardile himself -, which well reflects the feeling of gratitude for the achievement of such an important anniversary.
In this regard, the most heartfelt moment of the entire event will be the Solemn Eucharistic Concelebration of the 50th anniversary of the priesthood. In Pellare, the Holy Mass will be presided over by Don Angelo Imbriaco, the 15th of July, in the Parish Church (7.30 pm). Here the songs will be performed by the choir “Oris Valletta”. To follow, the celebrations in Piazza degli Eroi and the concert by Maestro Angelo Loia (21:00). In Cardile, the July 16 (19:00) will be HE Mons. Ciro Miniero to preside over the Solemn Concelebration with Confirmation. The celebrations will follow in Piazza A. D’Aiuto (9.30 pm).
Two books written by Don Angelo Imbriaco will be presented during the cultural review. Specifically, the July 12 (at 22:00, in Pellare in Piazza degli Eroi) will be presented: “The Franciscan Convent of Pellare“. A round table will follow. Also in Pellare, the July 14 (10:30 pm), space will be given to the memory of Don Angelo Imbriaco’s 50 years of priestly ordination with the book: “50 Times Thanks“. An evening dedicated to memories, interspersed with musical moments thanks to the presence of the historic group “The Sons of Bacchus “ and the young singer-songwriter from Pellarese, Walter Valletta.
The July 18 (10 pm, Pellare) will also be presented the biography concerning the figure of Fr Egidio Merola – conventual friar minor for which the diocesan Tribunal of Nardò-Gallipoli, on 30 April 2021, started the cause of beatification and canonization -, born in Barra di Napoli (1 May 1906) from both parents from Pellara. The conclusions will be entrusted to HE Mons. Ciro Minierobishop of Vallo della Lucania.
Finally, to keep faith with the commitment made at the end of the last edition of the Week of Spirituality and Culture (2019), on the evening of July 13 the music CD will be presented “A Suon di… Musica – Tribute to the historic Banda di Pellare“de “The Great Band of Cilento”, directed by M ° Nicola Pellegrino. A discographic product born from the research work carried out by Don Angelo Imbriaco concerning the ancient Pellare musical band (in activity between 1880 and 1945 approximately) directed by the Masters Elia Guarino, Giuseppe Ferrante And Oris Valletta. The concert of “The Great Band of Cilento“.
A moment of celebration, of memories and reflections, thanks to a program of depth that includes – only in a minimal part – the journey made by Don Angelo Imbriaco during the 50 years of his priestly life and beyond.
PROGRAM
12 JULY
THE CONVENT OF S. FRANCESCO
19:30 – Church of S. Francesco, Pellare (hamlet of Moio della Civitella)
- Mass
10.00 pm – Heroes’ Square (Pellare)
Book presentation: “The Franciscan Convent of Pellare“By Don Angelo Imbriaco
They will intervene:
Mayor of Moio della Civitella
Chairman of BCC Buccino and Cilento Municipalities and member of the Iccrea Banca Board of Directors
Notary and president of the Association “Pietro De Luca “
Restorer
President of the Pro Loco of Moio della Civitella
Conclusions of the author
13 JULY
THE ANCIENT PELLAR BAND
10.00 pm – Heroes’ Square (Pellare)
Presentation of the music CD: “A Suon di … Musica – Tribute to the historic Pellare Band”
Speakers:
Mayor of Moio della Civitella
- Francesco Castiello
- Tommaso Pellegrino
President of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park and Campania Regional Councilor
Concert of the musical band “The Great Band of Cilento“, Directed by M ° Nicola Pellegrino
JULY 14th
MEMORY OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTHOOD
10.30 pm – Heroes’ Square (Pellare)
Book presentation “50 Times Thanks” from Don Angelo Imbriaco
They will intervene:
Mayor of Moio della Civitella
Diocesan President of Catholic Action
- Don Gianluca Cariello
- Valerio Rizzo
With the participation of:
Historic musical group
- Choir of Ordination
- Walter Valletta
Songwriter
Conclusions of the author
15TH OF JULY
CELEBRATION of the 50th anniversary of the Priesthood
7.30 pm – Parish Church (Pellare)
Solemn Concelebration chaired by don Angelo Imbriaco
The songs will be performed by the choir “Oris Valletta“
9.00 pm Heroes’ Square (Pellare)
Angelo Loia in concert
A buffet will be set up in the square
JULY 16
CELEBRATION of the 50th anniversary of the PRIESTHOOD
19:00 – Piazza A. D’Aiuto, Cardile (fraction of Gioi)
Solemn Concelebration with Confirmation chaired by HE Mons. Ciro Minierobishop of Vallo della Lucania
21:30 – Party in the square (Cardile)
A buffet will be set up in the square
18 JULY
P. EGIDIO MEROLA
10.00 pm – Heroes’ Square (Pellare)
Presentation of the figure of P. Egidio Merola
They will intervene:
Mayor of Moio della Civitella
- Ferdinando Palombo
- Don Angelo Imbriaco
Conclusion of HE Mons. Ciro Minierobishop of Vallo della Lucania
Event coordinator: Rosy MerolaJournalist
The Week of Spirituality and Culture returns to Moio della Civitella