Everyone started gathering well
before the 5 a.m. Mañanitasor early-morning Mass, some arriving before
3:30 a.m. The Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe would be followed with
hot chocolate and pan dulces (sweetbread) to warm our bodies, as well as our
souls. Over 1800 faithful attended the early morning Mass, coming from throughout
Northern California. Today is the culmination of several days of tribute to
Our Lady, which began on December 4 with nightly novenas held at our church.
Later today, around 11:00 a.m., a procession would begin in the Richland Housing
area and proceed to St. Isidore for the 1 p.m. Mass and reception.
