St. Cecilia Catholic Church celebrates 'Lady of Guadalupe'

During the week of Dec. 8-12, the culturally diverse parish of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Kennett is celebration different aspects of the life of Mary, Mother of Jesus.

On Wednesday, Dec. 8 the feast of Immaculate Conception was celebrated with Mass and a video about "Our Lady of Guadalupe."

Thursday, Dec. 9 a living rosary was prayed by adults and children in the parish school of religion.

A noon prayer for peace in the world took place Friday, Dec. 10.

Food baskets for local needy persons in the will be prepared and delivered on Saturday, Dec. 11.

On Sunday, Dec. 12 the usual Mass in English at 10:30 a.m. will be prayed, as well as the Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. The Spanish Mass will include a special song and typical dance in honor of the Lady of Guadalupe.

Following the Mass on Sunday at 2:15 p.m., there will be a precession down College St. The precession will begin at St. Cecilia's Church and end at the VFW Hall. There will be prayer, song and typical Mexican dance along the way.

Parishioners and guests will conclude with a fiesta at the VFW Hall.