25 siječnja, 2025
Most Precious Blood Church/Croatian Catholic Mission, Blaženi Ivan Merz Astoria, NY, Celebrates Life and Community
By Josip Bogovic Every year in January, the Croatian Community of the Most Precious Church, The Croatian Catholic Mission, Blaženi Ivan Merz, celebrates life, faith, and community in Astoria, New York. Every year, the day of celebrating the annual family gathering starts with a celebratory Mass. It continued with performances from the young attendees of the Croatian School as well as the folklore group Hrvatska ruža. The occasion is a festive dinner dance with lots of food, homemade pastry, and Croatian music played by the band Dalmatia. Volunteers serve food with a smile as guests dance to their favorite songs.