The Mexican community is our largest community and its members take pride and work very hard to celebrate the feast of the patron of the Americas on December 12.
Special fund-raising activities begin the preparations. The altar is adorned with multiple bouquets of roses and a portrait of our Lady. Vigils are held through the night, and singing is accompanied by Mariachis, followed by the Mananitas at dawn.
The main procession is preceded by the Guadalupe Runners, a group of young people who do a marathon-type run to All Saints Church, and return to Guardian Angel for the special celebration Mass.
This is a very colorful event in our parish. The children are dressed and face-painted as Juan Diego, the humble man to whom our Lady of Guadalupe appeared.
The Indian Dancers follow the procession performing an authentic Mexican Indian tribal dance.
Our goal is to continue this celebration in its unique ways. Leaders and organizers are needed.
