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121217 guadFOREST CITY — Las Mañanitas were celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Forest City, on Dec. 10, ahead of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, to allow more people to participate.

The celebration began at 5 a.m. with recitation of the rosary and Holy Mass, followed by breakfast in the parish hall.

It continued in the afternoon with procession carrying images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and reciting the rosary, followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Children performed a skit narrating the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego, followed by Holy Mass with live music.

Festivities concluded with a meal and traditional dances in the parish hall.

Pictured are children carrying image of Our Lady of Guadalupe lead procession reciting the Holy Rosary and adoration.

— Photos by Giuliana Riley, Catholic News Herald

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