A novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, is scheduled for Dec. 3-12, 2013 at St. Pius V Parish Church. Services each evening begin with the rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by 7 p.m. Mass and prayer throughout the night.

The preacher for the novena is Father Jose Gustavo Correa Parra who was born in Ciudad Hidalgo, Michoacan, Mexico. He was ordained in 1997 in Morelia, Michoacan, and has served in the parishes of Holy Family, Salamanca, Gto., San Martin de Porres, Morelia, Mich., And San Jose de la Palma. He is currently rector of the Church of St. Carmen, Morelia, Michoacan, Coordinator of Social Ministry in the Archdiocese of Morelia, chaplain at the Lasalle University Campus, Morelia, and president of Santa Fe shelter for women victims of domestic violence.

We would be honored by your presence.