Mass Intentions -Dec. 19 Next Sunday’s Liturgy

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DECEMBER 12, 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 Matthew 21:23-27

St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr

8:30am St. Lucy

Larry Longua (Living-80th Birthday)

12:10pm John Burke (Anniversary)

John Carroll

Thomas John Longua (1 Month Anniversary)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 Matthew 21:28-32

St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church

8:30am Private Intention 12:10pm Julia Troiano

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 Luke 7:18b-23

12:10pm John Evangelista & Anthony Scotto, Sr.

7:30pm Private Intention

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021 Luke 7:24-30

8:30am Private Intention

12:10pm Maria Kirkham

Milagros Valentin

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Matthew 1:1-17

8:30am Private Intention 12:10pm Mary Maini

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 Matthew 1:18-25

8:30am Private Intention

5:00pm Rene & Eric Mata

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021 Luke 1:39-45

7:45am Anna & Michael Apollo

9:00am Parishioners of Holy Name of Mary

Peter Ryan

Victoria Alvarez DeMoya

Angelique R. Dwight

Joanne Marracello (Living-Birthday Blessings)

11:00am Eileen Camilleri

Rosario Parrino

Michael Druckenbroad

1:00pm MFCC-St. Joseph

Marcos Antonio Giron (1st Anniversary)

In Thanksgiving for Favors Received

Readings for Fourth Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18a The time for joy is

here, because God is in our midst with power to save.

Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Sing with joy and gladness, for in

the presence of the Holy One, we have nothing to fear.

2nd Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice always, and

have no anxiety, for the Lord is near.

Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 What should we do? Do justice,

love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

FOCUS: Christian communities are called to share in joy.

The interaction between Mary and Elizabeth can teach us

about Christian community. The women share in the joy

of being a part of God’s plan. Likewise, Christians can

draw together to celebrate with one another, as well as to

support one another.

Music for Fourth Sunday of Advent Entrance Song: #581 Soon and Very Soon

Presentation of the Gifts: #24 People Look East

Communion Song: #598 Christ Be Our Light

Concluding Song: #20 O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. Alleluia!

Next Sunday’s Liturgy-Dec. 19

Saturday, December 18

5:00 pm Fr. Edmund Ani

Sunday, December 19

7:45 am Fr. Edmund Ani

9:00 am Fr. Edmund Ani

11:00 am Fr. David Regan

1:00 pm Fr. Jose Tenas

Presider Schedule for Masses

Presider Subject

To change

Mass Intentions

Blessed Anthony Grassi (1592-1671)

Priest; Feast Day: December 18

“The more humble a man is, the

better he knows himself, and

therefore, the better he knows

God. The more he knows God,

the better he loves Him...thus by

humility, he obtains more charity

and by having more charity, he

obtains more humility.”

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Dear Parishioners,

Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in Mexico as the pregnant

Mother of God to St. Juan Diego, on December 9, 10, and

12, 1531. She left a Miraculous Image of her appearance on

his cactus fiber tilma, which still exists today for all to see in

the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Our Lady came to offer faith, hope and consolation to the

oppressed people of Mexico. She put an end to the bloody

human sacrifice of the Aztecs and converted ten million na-

tives in the next 10 years!

Analyzing the Tilma

The Image of Our Lady is actually an Aztec Pictograph that

was read and interpreted as such.

THE LADY STOOD IN FRONT OF THE SUN: She was greater

than their dreaded sun-god "Huitzilopochtli".

HER FOOT RESTED ON THE CRESCENT MOON: She had

clearly vanquished their foremost deity, the feather serpent

"Quetzalcoatl."

THE STARS STREWN ACROSS THE MANTLE: She was greater

than the stars of heaven that they worshipped. She was a

virgin and the Queen of the heavens for Virgo rests over her

womb and the northern crown upon her head. She appeared

on December 12, 1531 for the stars that she wore are the

constellation of stars that appeared in the sky that day!

THE BLUE-GREEN HUE OF HER MANTLE: She was a Queen

for she wears the color of royalty.

THE BLACK CROSS ON THE BROOCH AT HER NECK: Her God

was that of the Spanish Missionaries, Jesus Christ her son.

THE BLACK BELT: She was with child for she wore the Aztec

Maternity Belt.

THE FOUR-PETAL FLOWER OVER THE WOMB: She was the

"Mother of God." The flower was a special symbol of life,

movement and deity-the center of the universe.

HER HANDS ARE JOINED IN PRAYER: She was not God but

clearly there was one greater than Her and she pointed her

finger to the cross on her brooch.

THE DESIGN ON HER ROSE COLORED GARMENT: She is the

"Queen of the Earth" for she is wearing a map of Mexico

telling the Indians exactly where the apparition took place.

And then there's what Modern Science

has to say about the tilma:

The image shows no sign of deterioration after 450 years!

The tilma or cloak of Juan Diego on which the image of Our

Lady has been imprinted, is a coarse fabric made from the

threads of the maguey cactus. This fiber disintegrates within

20-60 years!

There is no under sketch, no sizing and no protective over-

varnish on the image. Microscopic examination revealed

that there were no brush strokes.

The image seems to increase in size and change colors due

to an unknown property of the surface and substance of

which it is made. According to Kodak of Mexico, the image

is smooth and feels like a modern day photograph.

(Produced 300 years before the invention of photography.)

Several images can be seen reflected in the eyes of the

Virgin. It is believed to be the images of Juan Diego, Bishop

Juan de Zummaraga, Juan Gonzales-the interpreter and

others.

The stars on Our Lady's Mantle coincide with the

constellation in the sky on December 12, 1531. All who

have scientifically examined the image of Our Lady over the

centuries confess that its properties are absolutely unique

and so inexplicable in human terms that the image can only

be supernatural!

Fr. Regan

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.

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O come, O come, Emmanuel. You are God with us, giver of freedom. Help us to accept

the forgiveness You offer and to extend this gift to others so that they may know You too.

SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION

Every Saturday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (excluding Christmas Day)

December 11 & December 18 - After 5:00 PM Mass

December 12 & December 19 - After all Masses

Confession in Spanish-December 12 & December 19

Before the 1:00 PM Mass

MASS SCHEDULE

Friday, December 24, 2021-Christmas Eve

4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Spanish Mass)

Midnight Mass

Carols with the Choir - 11:30 AM

Saturday, December 25, 2021-Christmas Day

7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM (Spanish Mass) 5:00 PM (Feast of the Holy Family)

Friday, December 31, 2021-New Year’s Eve

5:00 PM

Saturday, January 1, 2022-New Year’s Day

Solemnity of Mary (Not a Holy Day of Obligation) 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM (Spanish Mass)

5:00 PM (Epiphany of the Lord)

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Presentation on the Significance of

Charles Dickens,

“A Christmas Carol” with Fr. David Regan

on Wednesday, December 15

8 PM in the Church

Come and explore the social issues of his time, the reasons

why he wrote it, his depth of spiritual insight and

psychological points from the narrative.

Due to the Pandemic, we have not been able to gather as a parish family… until now! All are invited to be a part of a fun-filled evening on...

Saturday, December 18, 2021

at 7:00 PM in the church

We will begin with a prayer, then “a Caroling we will go”

around the neighborhood! We will return to the school gym for

food, beverages, fellowship, piñatas & more!

You will not want to miss this event!

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In the past, our parish has collected collects gifts for people in need in our community. These gifts were carefully sorted and distributed by a huge number of Volunteers in the weeks before Christmas. Those who received the gifts were always so very grateful and we were humbled by their expressions of THANKS. This year again, because of COVID, we needed to make a change in our Christmas Gifts Program. Since we cannot maintain social distancing and other safety precautions in the sorting and distribution process, we decided to request gift cards from our parishioners. These gift cards will be given to our clients in time for them to shop for Christmas. Though GIFT CARDS may not seem very personal, they allow for a safe distribution and our clients will be able to make choices that will be the best for them. We hope that many of our parishioners will consider helping us by getting GIFT CARDS in ANY DENOMINATION. The most helpful stores are Target, Walmart, Old Navy and the Children’s Place. If you wish to participate in our gift program, please do the following: 1. Purchase the gift cards 2. Put them in an envelope or a box and write PARISH OUTREACH on the front 3. Return them to: - Parish Outreach, Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm. - the Parish Rectory Office - the box in front of the “CRY ROOM”

***Please do not leave loose gift cards anywhere around the church! For more information, please call, the Parish Outreach Office at 516-825-0177.

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DIOCESAN COLLECTION for RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT

During the weekend of December 11th and 12th, the

Diocese of Rockville Centre will participate in the

annual National Religious Retirement Annual Collection

for senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests.

Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order

priests ministered for years for little or no pay. Their

sacrifices now leave their religious communities without

adequate retirement savings. Your gift to the collection

for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide

medications, nursing care, and more for tens of

thousands of elderly religious. Please continue to

support this worthy collection of behalf of the religious

men and women who have devoted their lives to serving

us. It is most appreciated.

BANNS of MARRIAGE

Second Time: Cecile Nicole Brathwaite &

Kenyatta Gadsden

BLOOD DRIVE-BAHA’I CENTER

As you might be aware, the pandemic has affected the

ability of the New York Blood Center to obtain sufficient

blood donors for the current needs. For this reason, the

folks at the Baha'i Center, in cooperation with the

New York Blood Center, will be hosting a Blood Drive on

Tuesday, December 28 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Baha'i

Center, 11 W. Jamaica Avenue, Valley Stream. All those

who are able to donate are encouraged to do so. If you

have questions, please call: 631-258-3571. To sched-

ule an appointment to donate, call (800) 933-2566.

Please consider giving the gift of life.

LIFE CENTER of LONG ISLAND

We are in desperate need of Gently Used and New Winter

Clothes for Boys and Girls in all sizes. Please consider

donating today! Our three centers in Hempstead,

Massapequa, and Deer Park, and our new center open-

ing soon in Smithtown will all gladly take donations.

If you cannot travel, please contact us, and we can

schedule a driver to pick up your donations. Thank you

so much for all of the time, talent, and treasure you give

us in our shared mission of protecting and cherishing

every life, from the womb through eternity. Please call;

516-798-8746 or go to: www.lifecenterli.org

In today's Gospel reading, the crowds ask John the Baptist for

specifics. What evidence of repentance is required? John

replies by naming concrete actions: crowds should share their

food and cloaks; tax collectors should be just; soldiers should

act fairly. The concern for justice is a hallmark of Luke's

Gospel.

When the crowd begins to wonder if John the Baptist might be

the Messiah, John interprets his baptism and makes it clear

that his ministry is in preparation for the Messiah. John the

Baptist knows his place and role in God's plan of salvation. By

encouraging the crowd to act similarly in accordance with

their stations in life, John's teaching suggests that each

person has a role to play in God's salvation. It is the great

mystery of our salvation that God permits and even asks for

human cooperation in his divine plans.

The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday.

Gaudete is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” This name is

taken from the entrance antiphon for Sunday's Mass, which is

also echoed in today's second reading from the Paul's letter

to the Philippians. Some people mark this Sunday by lighting

a pink candle instead of a purple one on their Advent wreath.

It is a reminder that the Advent season is a season of joy

because our salvation is already at hand.

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Would you like to pray the Rosary

with fellow parishioners

during the Advent Season?

Together, we can create

a prayerful gift for the Lord.

Join us as we pray the Rosary

via Zoom on the following dates:

Monday, December 13 at 7:30pm

Monday, December 20 at 7:30pm

Meeting ID: 245 533 5589

Passcode: Rosary

Financial Information

Weekly budget amount to meet parish expenses

Weekly offering of December 5, 2021

Faith Direct (average of weekly donation)

TOTAL of weekly offering & Faith Direct

Surplus

Thank you for your support of our parish!

$13,882

$13,259

$ 1,936

$15,195

$ 1,312

Msgr. Mulligan Memorial

There are many available dates to remember a loved one with

the Msgr. Mulligan Memorial of Bread & Wine, Candles, or Flowers. These intentions begin on a Sunday and end on

the following Saturday. Your loved one will be remembered at

every Mass throughout the week. Please stop in at the Parish

Office if you would like to schedule your special intention. Bread & Wine or Candles = $50.00; Flowers = $125.00

Bread & Wine, Candles

or Flowers

In Memory of Your Loved One

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

“Can you not spare one hour for me?” You are invited to pray in front of the

Blessed Sacrament every Thursday

following the 12:10pm Mass, until 6pm.

and every Saturday from 7pm - 8pm.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

It is a great honor and privilege to serve at the Altar of

our Lord and therefore your participation as an Altar

Server is special. When you serve the priests and

deacons, you serve the people of God, and above all,

you serve Christ. As an Altar Server, you are involved in

the holiest and most sacred event in our tradition of

Catholic worship. Other than priests and deacons,

no one else is allowed to so closely play a part in the

preparation of the Eucharist. During the

Mass, our Savior becomes truly present

on the altar. It is important as an Altar

Server, to be attentive and sensitive to the

presence of God while performing your

ministry around the altar.

If you are interested in this special ministry:

Contact Mr. Mark Daley at 516-284-9129

or email at: [email protected].

The Knot Prayer Dear God, Please untie the knots that are in

my mind, my heart and my life. Remove the have nots, cannots and the do nots. Erase the will nots, may nots, might nots that

may find a home in my heart. Release me from the could nots, would nots and

should nots that obstruct my life. And most of all, dear God, I ask that you remove

from my mind, my heart and my life all of the “am nots” that I have allowed to hold me back.

Especially the thought that I am not good enough.

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Join in the Spirit at Holy Name of Mary School, an

AdvancEd Accredited School. To register your child for

Nursery (full day, age 3), Pre-K (full day, age 4),

Kindergarten (full day, age 5) or Grade 1 through 8,

contact our School Office to make an appointment

at 516-825-4009, or visit www.hnomschool.org for

registration materials and details. Before and after

school care is available for all registered students.

Follow Holy Name of Mary School on Instagram and

Facebook @ hnomschoolvalleystream.

All Those Who Are Sick

Father of Goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need...

Stefan D’Angelo, William Facibene, Hegney Family

Anthony Ippolito, Rebecca Kissmer, Renato Lim

Kevin Lynch, Nial Pace, Sr. Barbara Shea

(Names will remain on the sick list for four weeks only. If you would

like to have the name listed again, please notify the Parish Office.)

All Those Who Have Died Maria C. Kirkham, Marianne Madden

Margaret G. Mikhail, Joan Wuerfel, Lucy Teijmul

Baptisms in English are scheduled on the second and

fourth Sunday of every month at 3pm. Baptisms in

Spanish are scheduled on the second Saturday of

every month at 12 noon. Please call the Parish Office

for available dates. Baby’s birth certificate and

signed sponsor forms will be required.

Remember in Prayer

HNM School Registration Baptism Schedule

In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says,

“Whoever has two cloaks should share with the

person who has none. And whoever has food

should do likewise…” Christmas is a time of love and

gift giving…please share your abundance by giving a gift

to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who

do not have clothes and food can share in the blessings

of Christmas. Pantry Needs: Paper towel, toilet tissue, cereal, rice,

beans, canned fruit and vegetables, oatmeal, coffee,

tea, pancake mix/syrup, condiments, muffin/cake mix

Please remember the poor boxes as you leave

Church today. These generous offerings help

the Society of St. Vincent de Paul assist families

in need in our own parish. Thank you!

St. Vincent de Paul Message

If you and your family recently moved to Valley Stream and wish to become registered

parishioners of Holy Name of Mary Church, (or maybe you attend Mass regularly and

have never registered), please visit the Parish Office to fill out a short registration form.

Using our envelope system is the only way to have all your donations recorded.

Loose checks are not recorded, they must be

placed in your registered parishioner envelope.

Saturday, December 18, 2021

5:00pm

HOST } J. Peralta, A. Paul

Sunday, December 19, 2021

7:45am

HOST } M. Tobar, J. Danisi 9:00am HOST } C. Roncal, M. Daley

11:00am HOST } C. Giugliano, K. Rodriguez

EM Schedule

Our parish community invites you to

follow us at facebook.com/VSNYUSA.

Click LIKE and share with family and friends.

Also, see our website at www.hnom.org.

HNM Facebook & Website

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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

December 4

Perform a

thorough

examination of

conscience

today. Then

attend

Confession to

ready your soul

to greet the

Savior.

December 3

Add 20 minutes

of daily prayer.

Set an alarm to

remind you to

pray for 10

minutes each

morning and

night this

month.

December 2

Pick up one

habit that is

keeping you

from holiness.

Resolve to

conquer it

during Advent.

December 1 Advent is about

waiting for the

Savior to come.

Offer a simple

prayer of praise

anytime you

have to wait

during Advent.

December 7

In your

Christmas

cards, write a

note about the

blessings you

received this

year as a

witness to

God’s love.

December 6

St. Nicholas

was a generous

man and a

courageous

bishop. Make

at least one

generous act of

love, today, in

his honor.

December 8

Today honors

the feast of the

Immaculate

Conception

celebrating

Mary’s birth

without Original

Sin. Plan to

attend Mass &

pray a Rosary.

December 5

Light two violet

candles in the

Advent wreath

each night this

week. Sit in

silence & enjoy

the quiet. Read

Luke 3:1-6.

December 19

Light all four

candles in the

Advent wreath

each night this

week. Read

Luke 1:39-45.

December 9

Today, don’t let

anything

discourage you

in honor of

St. Juan Diego.

He never gave

up, placing his

trust in Jesus

and His mother.

December 11

To honor the

feast of Our

Lady of

Guadalupe,

tomorrow,

place a rose in

a vase in your

home & pray a

Hail Mary when

you pass by it.

December 15

As a gift to the

coming Savior,

repair a

relationship

with a friend or

family member

that needs

healing.

December 16

This can be a

sad time for

those who are

alone. Include

anyone in your

own gatherings

who might

otherwise be

forgotten.

December 17

Even if you live

alone, put up

and decorate a

Christmas tree.

Light it as a

symbol of

Christ, the Light

of the World.

December 21

Pick one way

you can simplify

your lifestyle to

make more

room for God.

December 18

Make time

to feed the

hungry. Not

only those

hungry for food,

but also those

hungry for

kindness.

December 20

Spend time in

silence today.

Say “no” to

unnecessary

distractions.

In silence and

peace, you will

be open to

God’s will.

December 12

Today is

Gaudete

Sunday-halfway

point of Advent.

Light two violet

candles and the

rose one for joy.

Read Luke 3:10

-18.

December 13

Perform some

act of service

for your parish

or parish

outreach.

December 14

Pray for the

men and

women in the

armed forces

who won’t be

able to spend

Christmas with

their families.

December 10

The presence of

Jesus in our

lives speaks of

our hope in

God’s mercy.

List your

reasons for

hope in the

future.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2021

December 22

Rejoice! Read

the story of

Jesus’ birth in

Luke 2:1-20.

Think about

how joyful it will

be to finally

meet Jesus

when he comes.

December 23

This can be a

sad time for

those who are

alone. Include

anyone in your

own gatherings

who might

otherwise be

forgotten.

December 24

Make a

conscious effort

to see everyone

with loving eyes

today.

December 25

Read the story

of Jesus’ birth

in Luke 2:1-20

and focus on

each detail.

Think of how

joyful it will be

to meet Jesus

when He comes

again.

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Queridos feligreses,

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe apareció en México como la Madre de Dios embarazada a San Juan Diego, los días 9, 10

y 12 de diciembre de 1531. Dejó una Imagen Milagrosa de su aparición en su tilma de fibra de cactus, que aún hoy existe

para todos para ver en la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Nuestra Señora vino a ofrecer fe, esperanza y

consuelo al pueblo oprimido de México. ¡Ella puso fin al sangriento sacrificio humano de los aztecas y convirtió a diez

millones de nativos en los próximos 10 años!

Analizando la Tilma

La Imagen de Nuestra Señora es en realidad un Pictograma Azteca que fue leído e interpretado como tal.

LA SEÑORA SE APOYÓ FRENTE AL SOL: Ella era más grande que su temido dios-sol "Huitzilopochtli".

SU PIE REPOSA SOBRE LA LUNA CRECIENTE: Claramente había vencido a su principal deidad, la serpiente emplumada

"Quetzalcoatl".

LAS ESTRELLAS SEPARADAS SOBRE EL MANTO: Ella era más grande que las estrellas del cielo que adoraban. Ella era

virgen y la Reina de los cielos para Virgo descansa sobre su útero y la corona del norte sobre su cabeza. ¡Ella apareció

el 12 de diciembre de 1531 porque las estrellas que usó son la constelación de estrellas que apareció en el cielo ese día!

EL TONO AZUL-VERDE DE SU MANTEL: Ella era una reina porque usa el color de la realeza.

LA CRUZ NEGRA EN EL BROCHE EN SU CUELLO: Su Dios era el de los Misioneros españoles, Jesucristo su hijo.

EL CINTURÓN NEGRO: Estaba embarazada porque usaba el Cinturón de Maternidad Azteca.

LA FLOR DE CUATRO PÉTALOS SOBRE EL ÚTERO: Ella era la "Madre de Dios". La flor era un símbolo especial de vida,

movimiento y deidad: el centro del universo.

SUS MANOS ESTÁN UNIDAS EN ORACIÓN: Ella no era Dios, pero claramente había uno más grande que Ella y señaló con

el dedo la cruz de su broche.

EL DISEÑO EN SU PRENDA DE COLOR ROSA: Ella es la "Reina de la Tierra" porque lleva un mapa de México que les dice

a los indios exactamente dónde tuvo lugar la aparición.

Y luego está lo que la ciencia moderna tiene que decir sobre la tilma:

¡La imagen no muestra signos de deterioro después de 450 años! La tilma o manto de Juan Diego en el que está impresa

la imagen de Nuestra Señora, es una tela burda hecha con los hilos del maguey. ¡Esta fibra se desintegra en 20-60 años!

No hay un bosquejo inferior, ningún tamaño ni un barniz protector en la imagen. El examen microscópico reveló que no

había trazos de pincel.

La imagen parece aumentar de tamaño y cambiar de colores debido a una propiedad desconocida de la superficie y

sustancia de la que está hecha. Según Kodak de México, la imagen es suave y se siente como una fotografía moderna.

(Producida 300 años antes de la invención de la fotografía).

Varias imágenes pueden verse reflejadas en los ojos de la Virgen. Se cree que son

las imágenes de Juan Diego, el obispo Juan de Zummaraga, Juan Gonzales,

el intérprete y otros.

Las estrellas en el Manto de Nuestra Señora coinciden con la constelación en

el cielo el 12 de diciembre de 1531. Todos los que han examinado científicamente

la imagen de Nuestra Señora a lo largo de los siglos confiesan que sus propiedades

son absolutamente únicas y tan inexplicables en términos humanos que la imagen

solo puede ¡Sé sobrenatural!

P. Regan

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, ruega por nosotras.

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