GUADALUPE MASS -- Father Albert Jowdy, pastor of Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, Alpharetta, celebrates Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the church on December 12 for approximately 800 people.
Photos by Michael Alexander

GENERATIONS PRAY -- Waiting to process into the Alpharetta church are Pascual Garcia and his son Emanuel.

DORAVILLE CELEBRATES -- Youngsters from the religious education program at Our Lady of the Americas Mission, Doraville, ride in fective dress in the back of a truck during a Guadalupe celebration through the community on December 12.

FIESTA -- Hispanic musicians from Saint Michael's, Gainesville and a traditional Mexican dancer from Saint Thomas Aquinas perform at a cultural program prior to Mass.