Rose Hills invites you to a special celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Sunday, December 9, 2012, from 10 am – 4 pm

“Mañanitas y Rosas“

Join us for a festive day filled with spiritual richness as we celebrate and pay a special tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The festivities include:

  • Initial gathering to begin the procession starts at Mission Hills
  • Traditional Dancers will  lead the procession
  • The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is part of the procession
  • A Celebratory Service is held at SkyRose Chapel filled with music
  • The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is moved to the courtyard
  • Mañanitas a la Virgen  – a musical tribute takes place in the courtyard during the afternoon with singers, dancers and mariachi band
  • Families can stroll the courtyard gardens throughout the afternoon
  • Food vendors

Program

  • 9:45 am   Begin to gather at Mission Hills*
    (*new development next to SkyRose Chapel)
  • 10:15 am   Welcome and Procession starting from Mission Hills to SkyRose Chapel
  • 11:00 am – 11:45 am   Celebration Service at SkyRose Chapel
  • 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm   A Serenade to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the SkyRose Chapel Courtyard

Rose Hills Memorial Park
3888 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
Entrance through Gate #1

For more information, call (562) 463-4553 / email events@rosehills.com

In 2011, Rose Hills introduced their newest development, Mission Hills, as a relevant commitment to California culture and history. For many, the most important and symbolic feature of Mission Hills will be the sanctuary for replica of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, known as the Patroness of the Americas. The image is a powerful symbol of hope and strength, as recorded in the history of Mexico and recognized by our local Latino community. Transcending religion, culture and country, people worldwide embrace her.

Through a special relationship with the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Rose Hills was gifted this authentic replica of the original image, which is displayed at the Basilica. Additionally, a stone from the foundation of the original Basilica, only the second ever gifted, was given to Rose Hills.

2011

On December 4, 2011, a bright Sunday morning, many community faithful celebrated the arrival of a blessed image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to her new home at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Gathering at Mission Hills Plaza de Reunion to pay homage, they followed the image in a public procession to SkyRose Chapel where a special blessing ceremony was held. Afterwards, “Las Mañanitas,” a musical tribute, was enjoyed by people mingling in the courtyard through the crisp and sunny afternoon.

Click here to see video from our 2011 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration