Maltese Society Festa – Saint Paul of the Shipwreck February 2, 2013

The historic Portola District is one of those secret neighborhoods of San Francisco – “a city within a city”. First established in 1869, it became a community of nurserymen who grew much of the City’s flower crop; some of the greenhouses and original homes still exist. In the 1920s, Maltese immigrants came to the Portola and developed bustling mercantiles on “The Road” (aka: San Bruno Avenue); at one time “The Road” was home to the Maltese Consulate. Many of the original settlers’ families still live here and continue to celebrate their Maltese lineage and American legacy.

The Maltese Society of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church proudly presents its 29th Annual Saint Paul of the Shipwreck Festa!
* 4:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Elizabeth Church (Somerset & Wayland Streets), followed by the Procession down Wayland Street.
* 6:00 p.m. - Dinner at Cantwell Hall (Goettingen and Wayland Streets) (New York Strip Steak, Salad, Mostaccioli, Wine, and Dessert).
* Raffle (prizes donated by local businesses from “The Road”); a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Church Project Fund.

For tickets call (all 415 area code): John 467-1413; Tony 467-1686; Carmen 586-2597; Frances 468-8636; or, Josie 333-5290; RSVP by January 28, 2013

Official Website: http://stelizabethsf.org/upcoming-events/