Once again, as in the past few years, the St. Willebrord parish community has been welcomed by St. Agnes Parish to celebrate this important feast in their much larger church on Sunday, Dec. 11.  

Festivities begin on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:30pm with songs by the St. Willebrord Mariachi, "Estrella de Green Bay". The liturgy, with Bishop Zubik presiding, begins at 2:00pm. The entrance rites include the procession with the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, carried by Quiceaneras (young women who have celebrated their 15th birthday), and accompanied by children of the First Communion class.

A song will be sung by the children and  a traditional dance from the state of Michoacan will be performed by the Quinceaneras. Follwoing the liturgy, a bi-lingual dramatization of Mary's appearances to St. Juan Diego will be performed.

On Monday, December 12, the day begins, at St. Willebrord, with "Mananitas" (morning song to Mary) at 4:00am. A number of bands and choirs will present songs in honor of Mary. There will be Spanish Masses at 6:00am and 6:00pm. The evening Mass concludes the day with the song "Adios, Reina del Cielo" (Goodbye, Queen of Heaven), the traditional song that ends the celebration.
 

A novena will be prayed each night at 7:00pm beginning Sat. Dec. 3 at St. Willebrord Parish.

Everyone is welcome to come to any of the celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas.