Freelance for The Florida Catholic – Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ocala – PHOTOGRAPHER/writer Jannet Walsh – Father Alfonso Cely at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe, speaks of his “mission” with great affection moments before Mass. The Catholic center serves as a church, education center and health clinic located in an area called “Little Mexico” in rural Ocala. The center is located close to several area horse farms that employ many Hispanics, many from Mexico, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Freelance for The Florida Catholic)2005

Freelance for The Florida Catholic – Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ocala – PHOTOGRAPHER/writer Jannet Walsh – Father Alfonso Cely at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe, speaks of his “mission” with great affection moments before Mass. The Catholic center serves as a church, education center and health clinic located in an area called “Little Mexico” in rural Ocala. The center is located close to several area horse farms that employ many Hispanics, many from Mexico, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Freelance for The Florida Catholic)2005

Freelance for The Florida Catholic – Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ocala – PHOTOGRAPHER/writer Jannet Walsh – Rosa Berrios of Ocala, prepares the candles in the shape of the letter “M” for Mary in front of the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Berrios’ husband Eddie Berrios serves at the deacon at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Catholic center serves as a church, education center and health clinic located in an area called “Little Mexico” in rural Ocala. The center is located close to several area horse farms that employ many Hispanics, many from Mexico, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Freelance for The Florida Catholic)2005

Freelance for The Florida Catholic – Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ocala – CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER/writer Jannet Walsh – Father Alfonso Cely , blesses communion gifts, second from right with Deacon Eddie Berrios right, at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe. Agapito Aguirre left, with his wife Estela Martinez of “Little Mexico” are of Ocala, had Mass in their backyard until law enforcement had to be called as too many people were attending Mass that caused a disturbance. The backyard Mass, that latter was celebrated at a horse stable, helped to develop what is now Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Center. The Catholic center serves as a church, education center and health clinic located in an area called “Little Mexico” in rural Ocala. The center is located close to several area horse farms that employ many Hispanics, many from Mexico, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Freelance for The Florida Catholic)2005

Freelance for The Florida Catholic – Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ocala – CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER/writer Jannet Walsh – Father Alfonso Cely, right, and Deacon Eddie Berrios distribute communion during Mass at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Catholic center serves as a church, education center and health clinic located in an area called “Little Mexico” in rural Ocala. The center is located close to several area horse farms that employ many Hispanics, many from Mexico, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Freelance for The Florida Catholic)2005

Freelance for The Florida Catholic – Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ocala – CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER/writer Jannet Walsh 352-598-7976 – cell### Left to right, Nicanor Trujillo holds his son Nick Trujillo age 2, while son Juan Trujillo (cq) age 9, sings along with wife Patricia Trujillo , all of the “Little Mexico ” area in Ocala. The family is originally from Guerrero, Mexico and has lived in the United States since 1987, three years in Ocala. They attend Mass at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Catholic center serves as a church, education center and health clinic located in an area called “Little Mexico” in rural Ocala. The center is located close to several area horse farms that employ many Hispanics, many from Mexico, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Freelance for The Florida Catholic)2005

Ocala Star-Banner – Healing Conference, Ocala, FL. The Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church hosted the First Grand Charismatic Healing Conference on Sept. 16 and 17 , in Ocala. The theme of “Christ Heals in Spirit and Truth” for the many that gathered seeking healing. Speakers included Father Alfonso Cely of Blessed Trinity and Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia. The “Redes” from Kissimmee and others provided music. Here are some of the 200 people that attended the Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

Ocala Star-Banner – Healing Conference, Ocala, FL.### Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia, left, lays his hands on Nohemi Aguirre age 19, of Ocala, that falls backwards as she is receiving a healing. Becoming overwhelmed is called resting in the Holy Spirit, according to Father Alfonso Cely. Aguirre before the healing she was feeling depressed and was at peace and very calm. The event was hosted by the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, for the First Grand Charismatic Healing Conference on Sept. 16 and 17, 2006. The theme of “Christ Heals in Spirit and Truth” for the many that gathered seeking healing. Speakers included Father Alfonso Cely of Blessed Trinity and Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia. The “Redes” from Kissimmee and others provided music, Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

Ocala Star-Banner – Healing Conference, Ocala, FL.### Maria Diaz of Clermont, lays on the floor as she rests in the Holy Spirit after she received a healing. She doing a healing by proxy for a family member that is very ill. Becoming overwhelmed is called resting in the Holy Spirit, according to Father Alfonso Cely. Aguirre before the healing she was feeling depressed and was at peace and very calm. The event was hosted by the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, for the First Grand Charismatic Healing Conference on Sept. 16 and 17, 2006. The theme of “Christ Heals in Spirit and Truth” for the many that gathered seeking healing. Speakers included Father Alfonso Cely of Blessed Trinity and Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia. The “Redes” from Kissimmee and others provided music, Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

Ocala Star-Banner – Healing Conference, Ocala, FL. Father Alfonso Cely exposes the monstrance, a vessel that is used for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the species of bread and also known as the host or Eucharist. The event was hosted by the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, for the First Grand Charismatic Healing Conference on Sept. 16 and 17, 2006. The theme of “Christ Heals in Spirit and Truth” for the many that gathered seeking healing. Speakers included Father Alfonso Cely of Blessed Trinity and Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia. The “Redes” from Kissimmee and others provided music, Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

Ocala Star-Banner – Healing Conference, Ocala, FL. Father Alfonso Cely exposes the monstrance, a vessel that is used for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the species of bread and also known as the host or Eucharist. The event was hosted by the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, for the First Grand Charismatic Healing Conference on Sept. 16 and 17, 2006. The theme of “Christ Heals in Spirit and Truth” for the many that gathered seeking healing. Speakers included Father Alfonso Cely of Blessed Trinity and Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia. The “Redes” from Kissimmee and others provided music, Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

Ocala Star-Banner – Healing Conference, Ocala, FL. – Barbie Cruz, bows her head as she prays. The event was hosted by the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, for the First Grand Charismatic Healing Conference on Sept. 16 and 17, 2006. The theme of “Christ Heals in Spirit and Truth” for the many that gathered seeking healing. Speakers included Father Alfonso Cely of Blessed Trinity and Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia. The “Redes” from Kissimmee and others provided music, Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

Ocala Star-Banner – Healing Conference, Ocala, FL. Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia, kneels in adoration in front of an altar after carrying monstrance, a vessel that is used for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the species of bread and also known as the host or Eucharist. This was part of opening procession of an event hosted by the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, for the First Grand Charismatic Healing Conference on Sept. 16 and 17 , in Ocala. The theme of “Christ Heals in Spirit and Truth” for the many that gathered seeking healing. Speakers included Father Alfonso Cely of Blessed Trinity and Father Salomon Bravo of Bogota, Colombia. The “Redes” from Kissimmee and others provided music, Saturday morning, Sept. 16, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006

Ocala Star-Banner – New convent of Missionary Sisters of Catechist or in Spanish, “Hermanas Misioneras Catequistas”, Ocala, FL – contact photographer – Sister Soledad , is an advisor in the religious order of the Missionary Sisters Catechist, from Colombia, She stands at the lectern or ambo, the location where holy scriptures from the Bible are read by the laity and the priest on the small altar at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe or also known in Spanish simply as “La Guadalupana”, located at 11153 SR 40, Ocala. The Hispanic Minsitry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church is planning to start a new convent of Missionary Sisters Catechist or in Spanish, “Hermanas Misioneras Catequistas” from Colombia. The religious order of Catholic sisters will be teaching catechism, the official teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish, Sunday evening, May 28, 2006, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2006Note: There is no word “mission” used in the name of the location of Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe, as stated on the sign at entrance or contained in the Spanish translation of the name. The Spanish translation is “La Guadalupana” , no word “Mission” is used.

Freelance for The Florida Catholic – Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe – Ocala – CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHER/writer Jannet Walsh – Rosario Robles of Ocala, left in yellow dress, is a youth leader, meets after Mass at Catholic Center Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Catholic center serves as a church, education center and health clinic located in an area called “Little Mexico” in rural Ocala. The center is located close to several area horse farms that employ many Hispanics, many from Mexico, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005, in Ocala, FL. (Jannet Walsh/Freelance for The Florida Catholic)2005

Ocala Star-Banner – Advent: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Center, known in Spanish as La Guadalupna, Advent celebrations, Ocala, FL – Father Alfonso Cely, with the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, waits in the cold for a special Advent program, the four weeks prior to Christmas, to start shortly after midnight on Monday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Center, and also know in Spanish as La Guadalupna, located at 11153 W. State Road 40, in the “Little Mexico” area of rural horse farms, awaited the arrival of the Los Caporales Mariachi, of Tampa. The celebration or feast day of the patroness of the center Our Lady of Guadalupe is traditionally celebrated in Mexico with a serenade starting just after midnight on December 12, according to Father Cely, with the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Father Cely ministers to a many Mexican parish at Our Lady of Guadalupe with special celebrations and customs from Mexico. Nine days of special prayers, Masses, recitation of the Rosary, started the special Advent program that is of Mexican origin for Our Lady of Guadalupe. An estimated 700 people attended the event, Monday morning, December 12, 2005, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

Ocala Star-Banner – Advent: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Center, known in Spanish as La Guadalupna, Advent celebrations, Ocala, FL – Fernando Veloz of Ocala, wearing a large Mexican hat, leads songs of Our Lady of Guadalupe about 2:30am Monday. An estimated 700 people attended a special Advent program, the four weeks prior to Christmas, starting shortly after midnight on Monday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Center, and also known in Spanish as La Guadalupna, located at 11153 W. State Road 40, in the “Little Mexico” area of rural horse farms, awaited the arrival of the Los Caporales Mariachi, of Tampa. The celebration or feast day of the patroness of the center Our Lady of Guadalupe is traditionally celebrated in Mexico with a serenade starting just after midnight on December 12, according to Father Cely, with the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Father Cely ministers to a many Mexican parish at Our Lady of Guadalupe with special celebrations and customs from Mexico. Nine days of special prayers, Masses, recitation of the Rosary, started the special Advent program that is of Mexican origin for Our Lady of Guadalupe, Monday morning, December 12, 2005, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005

Ocala Star-Banner – Advent: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Center, known in Spanish as La Guadalupna, Advent celebrations, Ocala, FL – Father Alfonso Cely,of Ocala, dances and sings to the Spanish songs of Our Lady of Guadalupe, raised high above the altar. An Advent wreath with candles, music and songs of Our Lady of Guadalupe about 1 am Monday, while the party diehards drink warm, spiced tea. An estimated 700 people attended a special Advent program, the four weeks prior to Christmas, starting shortly after midnight on Monday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Center, and also known in Spanish as La Guadalupna, located at 11153 W. State Road 40, in the “Little Mexico” area of rural horse farms, awaited the arrival of the Los Caporales Mariachi, of Tampa. The celebration or feast day of the patroness of the center Our Lady of Guadalupe is traditionally celebrated in Mexico with a serenade starting just after midnight on December 12, according to Father Alfonso Cely, with the Hispanic Ministry of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Father Cely ministers to a many Mexican parish at Our Lady of Guadalupe with special celebrations and customs from Mexico. Nine days of special prayers, Masses, recitation of the Rosary, started the special Advent program that is of Mexican origin for Our Lady of Guadalupe, Monday morning, December 12, 2005, Ocala, FL. ( Jannet Walsh/Star-Banner)2005