Festa Presidents Message

It is with great honor and heartfelt appreciation that we share our family’s blessing of hosting the 117th United Portuguese S.E.S. Festa in 2027. This year holds deep personal meaning for me, as I am fulfilling a promesa to the Holy Spirit made during one of the hardest moments of my life, asking for my dad to pass peacefully during his ALS diagnosis and for my mom to have the strength to fight cancer. We also felt a deep calling to host this year while my mom is still with us, so she can share in this blessing and witness the devotion behind this promise. This Festa is a tribute to their faith, their courage, and the love that has shaped our family.

It is also a great blessing to celebrate this year with two very special members of our family.

Our daughter, Isabella Lynn Corona, will serve as the 2027 Festa Queen, and our nephew, Giovanni Octaviano Sanfilippo, will serve as King. Watching the next generation embrace our traditions fills our hearts with pride and joy.

We are truly blessed to belong to a community that embraces faith, heritage, and tradition with such love and unity. Our community’s willingness to come together, volunteer, and support one another is what makes this Festa possible year after year.

As we prepare for the months ahead, we ask for your prayers, your support, and your continued dedication to the Holy Spirit. Your presence, your devotion, and your generosity are what keep this beautiful tradition alive for future generations.