The Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in Po\u00e1 celebrates Father Eust\u00e1quio. The city's first vicar has been beatified by the Catholic Church since 2006.<\/p>\n
The festival ends only on August 30, the date on which the 74th anniversary of the religious figure's death is celebrated, but the fair ends this Saturday (26) and Sunday (27).<\/p>\n
Visitors can enjoy barbecue, tempura, "buraco quente" (a type of hot sandwich), hot dogs, pastries, pizza, cakes, and other treats at the stalls.<\/p>\n
The church fair takes place in Largo da Matriz starting at 5:30 PM. "The money raised at the festival is for the maintenance of the church. Also, at each mass we ask for food donations to assemble basic food baskets for needy people in the city," explained the flag bearer, Alfredo Silva Neto.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, the celebration will include the 2nd Global Action, at the Padre Eust\u00e1quio Evangelization Center, next to the main church.<\/p>\n
According to the festival organizers, various professionals will be providing services to the public. These include ophthalmologists, nurses, nutritionists, hairdressers, lawyers, and others.<\/p>\n
The program includes a first-aid course. Those who wish can also enjoy a delicious pasta lunch, and in the afternoon there will be Zumba classes.<\/p>\n