 As part of its continuing mission , the congregation sponsors an annual Festa Italiana every August . The festival itself is full of activities , but one of the main attractions is the food . The menu usually includes lasagna with homemade noodles , spaghetti and meatballs , hot sausage sandwich with onions and peppers , pasta e <unk> , Italian rice balls , and other items such as pulled pork and baked chicken . Desserts include <unk> , frappe , <unk> , <unk> and gelato One parishioner explained , " I like seeing everyone from town , but the food is always an attraction . " 
