Several
local groups and churches today will celebrate the Virgen de
Guadalupe's feast day -- the day in Mexican history when it is
believed she appeared to Juan Diego.
In
Mexico City, a Catholic church was eventually built on Tepeyac Hill,
the site of her appearances.
Traditionally,
in Catholic churches in Mexico, the faithful celebrate this special
day by taking her roses and singing the traditional birthday song,
"Las Mañanitas," during special Masses.
Here
is a glimpse at some celebrations around El Paso today:
•The
Matachines of St. Pius X Catholic Church and Mariachi Los Toritos
will perform at a praise of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 5 p.m. at the
mural of the virgin at the intersection of Alameda and Zaragoza
streets. Free parking will be available in the Tiguas Del Pueblo
property behind the 7-Eleven store.
•St.
Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 N. Clark, will have a Mass at 7 a.m. and
a drama at 7 p.m. in the church. Information: 772-3226.
•Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, 602 S. Oregon St., will have Mass at 6 p.m.
followed by menudo and champurrado in the gym. There also will be
mariachis to sing. Information: 532-5447.
•St.
Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa, will have Las Mañanitas at 6 a.m.,
followed by Mass at 7 a.m. and breakfast, and a play in honor of the
virgin at 5 p.m., and Mass with mariachis at 6 p.m., followed by a
reception. Information: 533-4451.
•Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2709 Alabama, will have mañanitas
at 6 a.m., followed by the Mass.
•St.
Stephen Deacon & Martyr Catholic Church, 1700 George Dieter, will
have mañanitas at 6 a.m., followed by Mass at 6:30 a.m.
•Queen
of Peace Parish, 1551 Belvidere, will have Mass at 6 a.m.
Information: 584-5817.
•St.
Matthew Catholic Church, 400 W. Sunset, will have Mass at 6:30 a.m.,
9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 584-3461.
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