Santacruzan, a Philippine procession and celebration that honors the Blessed Virgin Mary, was celebrated May 21 by local Filipinos at St. Patrick Church in Victor. The procession, which traditionally takes place on the streets of small villages, was followed by Mass with Bishop Salvatore R. Matano and a program and potluck reception in the church hall.
A statue of Mary is seen before the procession.
Annabelle Sutter (left) and Shirley Cirillo lead the procession.
May Ree carries the cross in the procession.
Members of the local Filipino community process around St. Patrick Church.
Jasmine Guevarra plays the role of an angel during the procession.
Four-year-old Lucia Su (left) and 9-year-old Nwe Zin listen to a performance of Ave Maria.
Children encircle St. Patricks Marian shrine, and each child holds a sign bearing a letter of the alphabet. Together, the letters spell out the words Ave Maria.
Richelle Grobe walks under arches decorated with flowers.
