Texas Juniors Celebrate JCDA Day Twice
Junior Court Immaculate Heart of Mary  at Holy Spirit Church in McAllen, Texas (Senior Court Immaculate Heart of Mary #2540, McAllen) celebrated JCDA Day on two separate days. A Corporate Mass was held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the 5:30 PM vigil mass. Parochial Pastor Rev. Andy Gutierrez and Parochial Vicar Rev. Joe Hernandez co-celebrated the mass. JCDA President Carolina Castillo led the JCDA girls with the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary prior to the Mass. McAllen Mayor Jim Darling signed a Proclamation declaring this day “JCDA Day”. Deacon Luis Trevino, Court Chaplain, read the Proclamation after the Mass to the congregation. Afterwards, the girls were honored with JCDA pins and merit bracelets which were blessed by Father Joe.

The JCDA celebration continued the next day on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 3 PM-5 PM. Father Andy was present and blessed the food and gifts. President Carolina Castillo coordinated games, presentation of gifts, and snack time for the Junior girls. The afternoon was filled with fun games that included Saint Bingo and bible scripture charades.  Game prizes included religious medals and party favors. The Juniors received gift bags with a book Imitating Christ. Juniorettes received a bag with a Saint book.  Also, the gifts included a double-sided prayer bookmark with the Angelus and Ave, Regina Caelorum prayer. In the end, when asked which was their favorite game, they exclaimed “Charades!”