Photo Gallery: Mercedes priest’s giant ofrenda honors the dearly departed
dfwnewsa | October 31, 2023 | 0 | East Texas News , South Texas News
MERCEDES — Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s ofrenda is a 20-feet tall and filled with photos, over 5,000 different colored paper cempasúchil flowers, candles and mementos.
Father Rene Angel said that the giant altar was a way to help members of his congregation remember their departed loved ones through faith, and the response has been overwhelming. The pastor said that there are over 600 photos that have been added to the ofrenda, and more continue to come in each day.
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