Community Las PosadasWhen: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20Where: St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 2525 Westview DriveAdmission: Free, pubic invitedDetails: Event will include traditional reenactment of the journey of Joseph and Mary to find a place to give birth to Jesus, followed by Ballet Folklorico performance, mariachi band, raffle, vendor booths More information: Contact Aida Pantoja for more information or to
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St. Vincent 16 de Septiembre celebrationThursday, Sept. 166 p.m.–parade from St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church to Sears Park6:45 p.m.–Festivities at Sears Park, including Ballet Folklorico, mariachi band, and moreAll events are free, and the public is invited16 de Septiembre celebrations honor Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1810. Sept. 16 is believed to be the day that a cry for independence
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Mi Tierra MexicanaWhat: Traditional dances from five regions of MexicoWhen: 7 p.m. Aug. 21; 6 p.m. Aug. 22Where: Paramount Theater, 352 Cypress St.Who: St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church Ballet Folklorico, directed by Alvaro Munoz; special music by Mariachi Alma Mexicana of San AngeloDetails: Masks are requiredTickets: Adults $15; children under age 10 $8; some tickets will be available at the
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Editor’s Note: The following article by Loretta Fulton first was published in the West Texas Angelus, the newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. By Loretta Fulton Every priest serving St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church in Abilene since 1985 has at one time or another said the same words when confronted with an issue that needed a decision. “Let’s
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By LORETTA FULTON “My brothers and sisters, you are witnessing history this morning.” With those stirring words, Bishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo emphasized the significance of the dedication Mass for a new altar at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. The Mass was celebrated Dec. 26, which meant that members of the Abilene congregation got a
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON The new priest at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church must have felt a little dazzled Sunday night as parishoners packed the nave to welcome him and witness his installation by Bishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo. The Rev. Emilio Sosa began his service at St. Vincent on July 2,
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The Rev. Emilio Sosa was raised in an orphanage in Mexico, with several unsuccessful adoptions. He was raised in a loving environment at the orphanage by nuns who saw to it that he was well educated. As a result, he earned seminary degrees and became a priest in the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. In July, Sosa began his
Read moreBy Loretta Fulton For your Christmas enjoyment, here are some last minute stocking-stuffers from Spirit of Abilene. These little gems are sure to bring a smile and make you grateful for the spirit of Christmas. The top photos are from the Christmas party hosted Dec. 19 by Hillcrest Church of Christ for refugees experiencing
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