December 12 is an important celebration for many people of faith in the Latino community. This is the day when many believers celebrate the Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Many events are happening all over Iowa to honor and celebrate la Virgencita. Here is a list of some celebrations happening in Iowa.
Des Moines
Our Lady of the Americas ParishÂ
Tuesday, December 12
- 4:50 pm Holy Rosary
- 6:30 pm Escaramuzas
- 7:00 pm Dance (Gym – Danza la Morenita)
- 7:45 pm Dance (Gym – Xochipitzahuatl)
- 8:00 pm Appearances (Youth)
- 8:30 pm Dance (Gym – Western folkloric)
- 9:00 pm Band (La Banda Santa Cecilia)
- 10:00 pm Procession to the Cathedral
- 11:15 pm Holy Rosary in the Cathedral
Coffee, tamales, and chocolate will be offered.
1271 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
Basilica of St. John
Monday, December 11
- 5:00 pm Holy rosary, fellowship, and explanation of the Guadalupe message.
1915 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
Tuesday, December 12
- 6:00 am Mañanitas with Mariachi
- 7:00 am English Mass
- 5:30 pm Rosary
- 6:00 pm Spanish Mass
15 Indianola Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Christ the King Catholic Church
Tuesday, December 12
- 5:00 – 6:00 am Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Start celebration with Mañanitas with Mariachi Band
- 8:30 am Mass with school kids (English)
- 5:30 pm English Mass
- 7:00 pm Spanish Mass
- 7:45 pm and 8:15 pm The procession starts
5711 SW 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50315
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Monday, December 11
- 10:30 pm Rosary (Spanish)
- 11:00 pm Mass (Spanish)
- 12:00 am MañanitasÂ
Tuesday, December 12
- 5:30 pm Rosary (Spanish)
- 5:50 pm Procession
- 6:30 pm Mass (Bilingual) – Food and celebration afterward
1601 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mercado Latino de IowaÂ
Sunday, December 10
Cordially invited to the entire General public:
Sunday 10 am Mañanitas to Our Virgin of Guadalupe, by Mr. Jose Ramirez, sponsored by Pupuseria La Morenita, Estelita Antojitos, Sabores de Michoacan, El Comalito and Cristina Novedades
Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Banda Sensación will pay tribute to our Virgin of Guadalupe, sponsored by Mr. Alex Martinez.
900 East Army Post Rd Des Moines IAÂ
Davenport
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Davenport, IA
Tuesday, December 12
- 4:30 pm Holy Rosary
- 5:00 pm Live Mariachi
- 5:45 pm Assumption Kids Aztec Dance Group
- 6:00 pm Spanish Mass
- 7:00 pm Assumption Aztec Dance Group
- 7:30 pm Mariachi Music and Reception at Parish Center
417 N Main St, Davenport, IA 52801
Quad Cities, Moline, IL
St. Mary Catholic Church in Moline, IL
Monday, December 11
- 4:00 pm Horseback Ride: Starting from the Mexicano store
- 5:00 pm Mariachi Music
- 7:00 pm Appearances
- 7:30 pm Rosary
- 9:00 pm – 4:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday, December 12
- 4:30 am Mañanitas to the Virgin with confessions
- 7:00 am Breakfast in the cafeteria
- 8:30 a.m. Mass
- 12:00 pm Mass
- 4:00 pm Prayer of the Rosary to the Virgin
- 4:30 pm Procession
- 6:00 pm Dances in the church
- 6:30 pm Mass
- 8:00 pm Dinner at the Gym
Marshalltown
Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10
- 9:00am – 5:00pm Guadalupana retreat for young people and adults at St Mary’s Hall (11 W. Linn St.)
Sunday, December 10
- 4:30am – 7:00 am Mañanitas and breakfast at St. Mary’s Hall (11 W. Linn St.)
- 11:30 am Main mass and potluck at St. Henry Catholic Church (211 W. Olive St.)
Tuesday, December 12
- 4:30am – 7:00 am Private prayer and Mañanitas at St. Mary’s Hall (11 W. Linn St.)
West Liberty
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Sunday, December 10 and Tuesday, December 12
For Our Lady of Guadalupe, we will have a mass at noon this Sunday, December 10, with a procession from downtown at 11 am, there will be a gathering after the mass this Sunday. On Tuesday, December 12 there will be a procession at 6 pm from the Acapulco bakery, in the church they will sing mañanitas at 6 pm and mass at 7 pm on Tuesday.
107 W. 6th Street, West Liberty, IA, United States, Iowa
Columbus Junction
St Joseph Church
Sunday, December 10 and Monday, December 11
For Our Lady of Guadalupe, we will have a mass with mariachi at 9:30 am this Sunday, December 10 in the high school gym, with a procession from downtown at 8 am, there will be a fellowship potluck after the mass this Sunday. On Monday, December 11th there will be a mass at 11 pm.
102 Gamble St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
Council Bluffs
Corpus Christi Parish – Queen of Apostles Church
Tuesday, December 12
- 5:00 – 6:00 am Mañanitas to the Virgin
3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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