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Archive Home > 2007 > December > 13 > Parishioners revel in Mexican holy day

Parishioners revel in Mexican holy day

Gratitude to the Virgin takes many forms over many hours as area celebrants pray, enjoy traditional music and hold a holy procession

By Lauren Dake / The Bulletin
December 13, 2007

While much of Bend was asleep Wednesday morning, Adela Ayala sat in the front pew of the downtown St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, praying to a woman she credits with getting her through some of her toughest times.

Ayala, 24, originally from Mexico City, was one of roughly 400 people who....

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