14 mai 2009

THE VOTIVE FEAST

May 14th, 2009
Votive feast
Traditional celebration of Sainte-Maxime...

Forward-looking programme subject to alterations.

Thursday, May 14th

 8am : beginning of the affair with gun shots from the harbourmaster’s office, with the “Bravadeurs”.

 From 8.15 to 11.30am : dawn serenade with the “Bravadeurs” in-group through the town.

 5.15pm : departure of the “Bravadeurs” in-group from the Impasse Bérenguier to the Place Jean Mermoz

 5.30pm : parade with the traditional band “Lei Magnoti”, accompanied with the “Bravadeurs” in-band from the Place Jean Mermoz to the church.

 5.45pm : welcoming of the important persons and guests in front of the church. Delivery of the town flag to the “Bravadeurs”.

 6pm : Provencal Mass preceded by the benediction of the Bravadeurs’ weapons.

 7pm : appointment of the officer, of the Saint’s guard and of the flag-holder for 2008-2009.

 7.30pm : reception offered by the Town Hall, Place des Aliziers.

Friday, May 15th

 7.30am : Mass with blessing of Sainte-Maxime’s cakes and Bouquets.

 8.15am : welcoming of the important persons and guests in front of the church.

 8.30am : Great Mass at the church, sang by the Rode choir.

 9.30am : departure of the procession.

 12.30pm : Arrival of the procession at the city hall. Traditional dance by “Lei Magnoti”. Salute of the Bravadeurs to the Authorities. Delivery of the Town-Medal.

 1pm : Reception, Place Pasteur.

 4pm : Resumption of the Procession from the Town Hall

 7.30pm : Arrival of the Procession at the church. Salute to the Saint.
Comeback of the Saint in the church. Adoration of the Saint Sacrament and delivery of the Town-flag to the Authorities.

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