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Rector calls new post a family affair
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- Published on Friday, 28 December 2012 18:05
- Written by Elaine Halleck
At St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara, Jim Priddy has been selected as pastor, after a search lasting about six months, and the Priddys are in the process of relocating from the Chapala area, where Jim was involved at St. Andrew’s Church, to Guadalajara.
Plants on show and sale
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2012 19:06
- Written by GR Staff
Rather than visit one vivero (nursery) and be disappointed that you didn’t find the plant you wanted, head to Plaza Guadalajara in the city center, where more than a dozen vendors have set up and are selling their products.
Former US consul general dies in Belize diving accident
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- Published on Friday, 15 June 2012 16:44
- Written by GR Staff
A celebrated former consul general at Guadalajara’s U.S. Consulate died last month in a diving accident while on vacation in Belize.
US, Mexican Rotary Clubs, universities, govts join forces in music program for youngsters
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- Published on Friday, 10 August 2012 16:38
- Written by Elaine Halleck
An impressive joint effort patterned after a Venezuelan youth orchestra begun by Los Angeles Philharmonic’s director Gustavo Dudamel is bringing noteworthy gains to poor kids in Guadalajara.
Seniors get chance to go back to school
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- Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 16:23
- Written by GR Staff
Guadalajara is preparing to open its first University of the Third Age (U3A), providing educational opportunities for retired or semi-retired members of the community.
Former businessman turned priest serving at St. Mark’s Anglican
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- Published on Friday, 20 July 2012 16:40
- Written by GR Staff
A U.S. entrepreneur who owned manufacturing businesses in Mexico and who in 1978 turned to the ministry is pastoring temporarily for the small, English-speaking congregation at St. Mark’s Anglican church in Guadalajara.
Metro area-churches slate Holy Week and Easter worship
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- Published on Friday, 30 March 2012 20:13
- Written by Elaine Halleck
St. Mark’s Anglican/Episcopal Church will have a garden procession on Palm Sunday, April 1, noon. During the service, the choir will sing seasonal music and hymns. This service is bilingual, English and Spanish. On Easter Sunday, April 8, a solemn bilingual Eucharist and Paschal candle lighting begins at 11 a.m. St. Mark’s eight-member choir, joined by additional singers and accompanied by Ana Silvia Guerrero on the organ, will sing Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate, Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and many favorite hymns. Afterwards, an Easter egg hunt will be held in the garden and snacks served in the parish hall. Everyone is invited to St. Mark’s. Two-minute drive north of Plaza Mexico, on corner of Aztecas and Chichimecas in Colonia Monraz. www.stmarksanglican.com.
Rector of English-speaking church resigns
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- Published on Friday, 13 July 2012 17:16
- Written by GR Staff
The small congregation at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara has accepted the resignation of its pastor of nine years, Manuel Sonora.
Irish eyes smile at Amsoc St. Patty's Day bash
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- Published on Friday, 23 March 2012 19:41
- Written by GR Staff
Getting into the spirit of the St. Patrick’s Day/American Society birthday fiesta were Maria Soileau (L) and Olivia Kuta (left).
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