My Church hosts a Serenata to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Not only was yesterday Brigid's birthday, Tom Faranda's Folly: Brigid's Birthday but our Church hosted something called a Serenata (Serenade, in English), in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is a huge feast day in the Hispanic world (especially Mexico) and the event was organized by the Church's Hispanic ministy. (Never heard of Our Lady of Guadalupe? Go here Catholic Online - About  or here Guadalupe | Our Lady of Guadalupe | www.sancta.org. Upwards of 20 million people visit the Basilica of Guadalupe every year; more visitors then to either Lourdes or Fatima.)

The trick was - the Serenata began at 4:30 in the morning! We arrived on time and there was a surprising number of people. I would guess that at least 70 attended for at least part of the time. Lots of music nd prayer, all in Spanish. I had to leave at 6:00 to get Joe to school, came back at 6:40, and then left again at 7:00 when it was wrapping up, to get Tim to school. Brigid stayed for the whole time and then went to the Diner with a few chums who were there. She felt it was a great start to her birthday.

Comments

[Judith Anderson]

It was an experience beautiful in every way, and the food was great, too. Thanks to all who helped organize, sing, and serve! What a perfect tribute to Our Lady at this time of year. Seeing the roses and other colorful flowers during December's barrenness lifted the spirit. Our little "Juan Diego" (shown above) was adorable. Thank you all. Getting to the 8 o'clock Mass should be easy after a 4:30 a.m.start!

[Maria Abonnel]

Wow, Judy, Tom, Brigid, et al, I think I missed a good service at Holy Name. I'm glad so many came out for it. I hope it's done next year too. Thanks for taking all the photos, Tom.

[Lee Colon]

As always I am astonished at the support the Hispanic Community at HNM has received from all the parishioners. It was an honor to attend and would like to thank the Priego family who hosted the event and all those who came to reflect, pray and honor Our Lady of Guadalupe.

[Sue Ellen Maher]

I'm sorry I missed it but love to know it was happening here in Croton at HNM. Happy Birthday Bridget. SEM

[Luz Stella Kochiss]

I would like to thank everybody who was part of this. I had never experience it before but I think it is a great tradition and tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Many thanks to all the people who did not speak Spanish but wanted to be a part of this. We all appreciate your support and openness to a different culture. I am glad to hear that everybody enjoyed it.