Feast of Our Lady of the Chain

Join Us for a Spectacular Celebration at St. Thomas's Catholic Church, Mareeba!

Feast of Our Lady of the Chain

The Feast of Our Lady of the Chain will be begin on Saturday 7^th September 2024 and conclude on Sunday 8th September.  Mass will commence at 2.30 pm on Sunday 8th September and will be followed by a procession of the statue around some streets of Mareeba.  Afterwards on the School oval, there will be food on sale, BBQ, Gnocchi and Homemade pasta and you can follow this up with a selection of Italian sweets, Cannoli, Crostoli, Nougat and a variety of biscuits.  There will be a Pesca (Lucky Dip) with some great prizes, face painting for the kids and entertainment by Brisbane performer, Fortunato Isgro.  Fortunato sings a variety of English and Italian songs and everyone is welcome to dance.

Saturday 7th September Cost is $60 per person for the 3 course meal and entertainment and dinner dance.

Sunday 8th September Festa continues with Mass @2.30 PM and at 8.30 pm there will be a fireworks display which is always a highlight of the festa.

We welcome everyone to come along and enjoy the Feast of Our Lady of the Chain.

Further information please contact Rena on 0417 073 145

To kick start the festa there will be a dinner dance on Saturday September 7th, 2024 from 6.30pm with tickets available to purchase onsite @$60 for a three course meal and dance with entertainment.

This Sunday, September 8th, 2024, we're hosting an unforgettable day of faith, fun, and festivity that you won't want to miss!

✨ Mass at 2:30 PM: Start the afternoon with a beautiful and uplifting Mass.

✨ Procession: Followed by a joyous procession that will fill the streets with vibrant energy and community spirit.

✨ Italian Food Extravaganza: Indulge in mouth-watering Italian cuisine for sale—authentic flavours that will transport you straight to Italy!

✨ Licensed Bar & Entertainment: Enjoy a drink or two from our licensed bar while soaking up live entertainment that’s sure to keep the good vibes going.

✨ Fireworks Spectacular: And to top it all off, the evening concludes with a breathtaking fireworks display at 8:30 PM at St. Thomas's School Grounds.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day full of joy and celebration. See you there!

To find out more about the story behind this feast visit Our Lady of the Chain (catholic.org.au)