An annual celebration to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe begins at 4:30 p.m. next Saturday at St. Bernard-St. Mary Parish in downtown Akron.
The festivities, which mark the 480th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe, begins with a bilingual Mass at the church, located at 44 University Ave. A festival, featuring mariachi music, folkloric dances and Latin-American food will be in the social hall after the Mass.
The Catholic feast day for Our Lady of Guadalupe (observed on Dec. 12) commemorates the appearance of Mary to Juan Diego, an Aztec Indian, in 1531.
Church tradition says an olive-skinned Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, who was made a saint in 2002, and spoke to him in his native tongue. Mary instructed him to ask the local bishop to build a church in her honor on the site of an old pagan temple, a hilltop called Tepeyac. Knowing that church officials might doubt Diego’s story, Mary miraculously imprinted her image on Juan Diego’s tilma, or cloak. That cloak exists today at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
Admission to the festival is $5 per person. Children, 12 years old and younger, will be admitted free. Food is $5 per plate. Parking is free in University of Akron lots on Broadway and State streets. For more information, visit www.stbernardakron.org or call 330-253-5364.
In other religion news:
Events
Chatham Community Church — 6423 Avon Lake Road, Chatham Township. 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10. Living Nativity. Costumed guides direct a walk-through journey to Bethlehem. Free. Refreshments served. Donations of canned food accepted.
Community Christian Church — 210 N. Main St., North Canton. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 10. Breakfast with the Angels. Free holiday event for toddlers through grade 5 and their parents. Following breakfast, ages 6 and under will have a special story and musical presentation. Age 7 through grade 5 will participate in a special interactive walk through Bethlehem. Reservation deadline is Monday. Call 330-499-5458.
Family of Faith United Methodist Church — 800 E. Market St., Akron. 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10. christmas flowers mexico cookie sale. Homemade cookies and candy for $6 per pound. 330-376-2141.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. Parents Night Out. Includes dinner, a movie and ministry project for age 4 through grade 6. Also a christmas flowers mexico blogs shop where children shop for free. Age 3 and under need to bring their own dinner. $10 per child, or $25 maximum for family. Call 330-923-5241, ext. 218, for reservations.
Manchester United Methodist Church — 5625 Manchester Road, New Franklin. 7:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 10. Pancake breakfast. Includes scrambled eggs, sausage and beverage. Adults $6, ages 12 and under $4. 330-882-4818.
Mogadore Christian Church — 106 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore. 5 to 7 p.m. today. Swiss steak dinner, includes mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, beverage and dessert. Adults $8, ages 5-12 $4 and under age 4 free. Carryout available. Proceeds benefit mission outreach of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. 330-628-3344.
Mount Haven Baptist Church — 545 Noble Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Derwood F. Lockett will deliver the morning message. 330-253-2923.
Trinity Lutheran Church — 600 S. Water St., Kent. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Deck the Halls: Hanging of the Greens. Family-friendly service/concert in Great Hall, which will be decorated while scriptures, litanies and stories behind the use of holiday decorations will be told. Cocoa, cookies and wassail available.
Performances
Atwater United Methodist Church — 6380 Waterloo Road, Atwater Township. 3 p.m. Christmas Concert by Peace Together Choir. Free refreshments. 330-947-2367.
Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church — 1811 Brittain Road, Akron. 6 p.m. Dec. 11. James and Starla Dean will appear in concert. 330-633-7575.
First United Methodist Church — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Community Choir concert. 330-376-8143, www.firstumcakron.org.
Green Valley United Methodist Church — 620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Green. 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Green High School Men’s Glee Club in concert. Refreshments served. 330-896-4357.
Oak Hill Presbyterian Church — 2406 Ardwell Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Dec. 11. The Music of Christmas. Free program features the Oak Hill chancel and handbell choirs and orchestra, along with several other ensembles and soloists. Refreshments follow the program. 330-784-2432.
St. Hilary Catholic Parish — 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Festival of Lessons and Carols. Free. Performances of sacred music by the adult and handbell choirs with reading from scripture. Light reception to follow. 330-867-1055.
St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church — 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The Inspirational Choir of the church will present a concert titled “Lord, How I Love You.” 330-864-3060.
Speakers, classes,
workshops
Akron-Canton Shambhala Meditation Center — 133 Portage Trail (Suite 202), Cuyahoga Falls. Friday through Dec. 11. Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human will explore the foundations of mindfulness and awareness meditation practice. The seminar is open to the public. Friday night is a public talk, which can be attended for no obligation for the rest of the weekend. 330-459-0320.
Blessed Trinity Parish — 300 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Father Michael B. Smith, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Akron, will speak at this month’s Come and See meeting. His topic is “The Lives of the Saints: Comfort in Difficult Times.” Small discussion groups will follow on a variety of subjects. Refreshments will be served. No cost, no reservations required. 330-376-5144.
Grace Church — 754 Ghent Road, Fairlawn. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 18. Christmas Lore & History, a two-session class, will draw from the Bible and other ancient witnesses to uncover historic details behind the lore. 330-666-8341.
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