Blessing of the Baskets

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Nick Moliterno, deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown, blesses parishioners' Easter baskets Saturday afternoon.

The baskets included candy, wine and Cheetos, as well as traditional Easter fare.

The baskets included candy, wine and Cheetos, as well as traditional Easter fare.

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  • April 23, 2011 3:14 p.m.

Allyson Smith, 9, of Austintown blows out a candle from the blessing.

Allyson Smith, 9, of Austintown blows out a candle from the blessing.

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  • April 23, 2011 3:17 p.m.

Nick Moliterno, deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown, lights candles near Easter baskets filled with parishioners’ holiday food.

Nick Moliterno, deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown, lights candles near Easter baskets filled with parishioners’ holiday food.

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  • April 23, 2011 3:13 p.m.

Deacon Nick Moliterno blesses parishioners’ Easter baskets, which he says represent the heavenly feast that awaits Christians.

Deacon Nick Moliterno blesses parishioners’ Easter baskets, which he says represent the heavenly feast that awaits Christians.

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  • April 23, 2011 3:12 p.m.