Las Posadas, a reenactment of the journey of Joseph and Mary to find a place to give birth to Jesus, will be observed at St. Vincent Pallotti and St. Francis Catholic Churches beginning Dec. 16. “Posada” is the Spanish word for “inn,” which Mary and Joseph were searching for. Instead, they ended up in a barn, with a manger serving
Read moreA parade and multiple events in Sears Park will highlight the celebration of 16 de Septiembre, Mexico’s Independence Day, in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. The events actually will be held on Friday, Sept. 15, beginning with the 6 p.m. parade at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 2525 Westview St. Lineup for the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. The parade
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Abilene is filled with houses of worship but most Abilenians are familiar with the inside of only a handful. A periodic feature in Spirit of Abilene will give you an “Insider’s View” of some of those places you may have driven by many times but never entered. By LORETTA FULTON Name: St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic ChurchLocation: 2525 Westview DrivePhone: 672-1794Online:
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St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 2525 Westview St. will be hosting Cinco de Mayo events Friday and Saturday, May 5-6. A parade will begin lining up at the church at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The parade will then process to Sears Park on Ambler Street. At the park, sponsor tables will be set up, with free giveaways. A DJ and a
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Las Posadas, a beautiful and fun Christmas observance, will be held nightly Dec. 15-23, sponsored by St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. At least three of the observances, on Dec. 15, 16, and 19, will be held at the church, 2525 Westview Drive. Others will either be at the church or at private homes, said Monica Mayes-Leija, church secretary. “Posada” is
Read moreA parade and Ballet Folklorico of St. Vincent Catholic Church will highlight Diez y Seis de Septiembre festivities in Sears Park on Friday, Sept. 16. The parade will begin lining up at 5:30 p.m. at the church, 2525 Westview Drive, and the parade will begin at 6 p.m., ending at Sears Park. For more information, call Aida Pantoja, 721-1568. A
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VIVA MEXICOWhat: St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church’s Ballet Folklorico presents “Viva Mexico” under the direction of Alvaro MunozWhen: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20Where: Paramount Theater,Tickets: Adults $20, Children under 10 years, $10; For ticket information contact St. Vincent Church (Monica Mayes) 325-672-1794 or Alvaro Munoz 214-214-1898About: “Viva Mexico” features traditional Mexican dances from the enchanted land of Los Concheros, Michoacan,
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Relics of St. Manuel Gonzalez and Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available for veneration in parishes around the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo until July 10. The relics are touring the dioceses of the country as part of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year focus on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Both St. Gonzalez and Blessed Acutis
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Abilene’s Ballet Folklorico will perform for Cinco de Mayo events April 30 and May 1 at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 2525 Westview. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. April 30 and at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 1. The public is invited to the free presentations. Also, tickets go on sale Saturday, April 30, for the ballet’s “Viva Mexico” presentation,
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