St. Anne's Church
Father David and Deacon Brooks from St. Anne's Catholic Church were in the coffee shop this weekend. St. Anne's is the neighborhood's Catholic Church and holds mass in English and Spanish throughout the week.
They explained that there will be a tremendous celebration for the Hispanic population on December 12, Our Lady Guadalupe. Our Lady Guadalupe is not celebrated by all Catholics since it is primarily a Mexican celebration. (This additional information is available through Wikipedia: Our Lady of Guadalupe is known in Mexico as "La Virgen Morena", which means "The brown-skinned Virgin." Guadalupe's feast day is celebrated on December 12 commemorating the traditional account of her appearances to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin near Mexico City from December 9 through December 12.) I was told the parishioners come out in droves for this event, and it goes late into the night.
I have learned that the Hispanic population finds great value in the rituals and celebrations within their faith. Some of these ceremonies everyone is familiar with, such as baptisms and first communions. Some of these celebrations, although Catholic traditions, grew from the traditions from the countries in which they originated. For example, the Deacon described to me another traditional celebration through Latin American populations: the quinceanera (pronounced KEEN-se-an-YEH-ra). This is a rite of passage into womanhood held for girls as they turn 15 years of age.
St. Anne's is informally designated as the local church for Catholic Hispanic services, but also holds a large congregation of dedicated Anglo parishioners. Because of this, the parish accommodates the religious traditions of all of its people. Many of my regulars are parishioners there and range from Italian heritage to who-knows-what-Anglo and every shape and color in-between. In fact, as a mother and daughter were enjoying their crepe before church, they were happy to greet Father Tom, who came over for a quick warming up drink.
St. Anne's Parish holds more baptisms, quinceaneras, and other celebrations than the traditional American Catholic Church. The church has an expansive understanding and appreciation of its members and their faith and works hard to meet the needs of all of its congregation. You may not find this experience, appreciation or struggle for accommodation in other areas, but you find this dedication here on SE 181st.
They explained that there will be a tremendous celebration for the Hispanic population on December 12, Our Lady Guadalupe. Our Lady Guadalupe is not celebrated by all Catholics since it is primarily a Mexican celebration. (This additional information is available through Wikipedia: Our Lady of Guadalupe is known in Mexico as "La Virgen Morena", which means "The brown-skinned Virgin." Guadalupe's feast day is celebrated on December 12 commemorating the traditional account of her appearances to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin near Mexico City from December 9 through December 12.) I was told the parishioners come out in droves for this event, and it goes late into the night.
I have learned that the Hispanic population finds great value in the rituals and celebrations within their faith. Some of these ceremonies everyone is familiar with, such as baptisms and first communions. Some of these celebrations, although Catholic traditions, grew from the traditions from the countries in which they originated. For example, the Deacon described to me another traditional celebration through Latin American populations: the quinceanera (pronounced KEEN-se-an-YEH-ra). This is a rite of passage into womanhood held for girls as they turn 15 years of age.
St. Anne's is informally designated as the local church for Catholic Hispanic services, but also holds a large congregation of dedicated Anglo parishioners. Because of this, the parish accommodates the religious traditions of all of its people. Many of my regulars are parishioners there and range from Italian heritage to who-knows-what-Anglo and every shape and color in-between. In fact, as a mother and daughter were enjoying their crepe before church, they were happy to greet Father Tom, who came over for a quick warming up drink.
St. Anne's Parish holds more baptisms, quinceaneras, and other celebrations than the traditional American Catholic Church. The church has an expansive understanding and appreciation of its members and their faith and works hard to meet the needs of all of its congregation. You may not find this experience, appreciation or struggle for accommodation in other areas, but you find this dedication here on SE 181st.
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