From an sspx bulletin this week…
FOUNDERS DAY/MENENDEZ LANDING SEPTEMBER 4TH. at the Mission Nombre de Dios and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine. Members of the Historic Florida Militia and the entire reenactment commu- nity will recreate the events that would have occurred on both of those historic properties in September 1565. 10am - The day's events will start with the recreation of the Landing of Pedro Menendez de Aviles and the Founding of St. Au- gustine. 11am - A Novus Ordo Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Felipe Estéves at the Rustic Altar, the very spot the first Catholic Mass, in what would eventually become the United State, was celebrated. After Mass, visitors will be al- lowed to mingle with the living history interpreters for photo opportunities and to ask questions. Admission to the events at the Mission are free. 1pm – Grand Procession of the his- torians, ceremony participants, and mission pilgrims from the Mission Nombre de Dios property along city streets and through the main gate of the Fountain of Youth Archaeo- logical Park. 1:30pm - Recreation of the real First Thanks- giving, the one that occurred here in Saint Augustine 55 years before the Pilgrims ever stepped foot on Plymouth Rock, will then take place. After the feast, visitors and guests will once again have a chance to mingle among the living history interpreters. Admission to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park for those not participating in the reen- actment is: Adults - $19.95; Seniors (60+) - $17.95; 6 to 12 - $9.95; 5 & under – Free