THE Almonte Matrix Brotherhood This afternoon, she presented the work which will illustrate her Christmas wishes, created by the painter Nuria Barrera. This work, full of symbolism and sensitivity, shows the Virgin of Rocío dressed in shepherdess under the light of star of Bethlehemsurrounded by shepherds and flocks that evoke divine care and protection.
Framed in the Nativity, the painting reflects the profound link between Rocío’s faith and the mystery of Christmas. The Rocío institution also presented an extensive Christmas program.
The President of the Headquarters, Santiago Padillaemphasized that “we have designed an agenda designed for the Rocío family, so that our brothers and visitors feel that these dates have a special meaning here, alongside the Virgin”, emphasizing that each appointment “carries the implication of all delegations: Worship, Charity, Youth, Training…”
Barrera, for his part, expressed about his work that “I hope that every brother and faithful finds in it a message of peace, love and blessing, and that it be a reason for unity during these holidays of Christmas”.
The artist expressed his desire that the patron saint of Almonte “intercede for us all in this time of hope, guiding us toward a year full of grace and strength in faith.” Additionally, he wanted to paint oranges next to the shepherds of memory of the city of Valencia.
Nursery, market and other activities
On December 4, the blessing of the nativity scene will take place at the headquarters of the brotherhood, in Almonte, prepared this year by the Association of Nativity Scene Designers of Sevilleon the chariot of the Brotherhood of Rocío de Carrion de los Céspedeson the occasion of its centenary. The Almont man will ride it Alfonso Roldan.
The Birth will be blessed at the sanctuary on the 7th after the Vigil of the Immaculatewhich will take place at 8:00 p.m.
For its part, the Christmas market returns to the patio of the brotherhood house, adjacent to the sanctuary, from the 5th. Parish associations and brotherhoods are mobilizing there.
The same day, at 7:30 p.m., music will be in the spotlight with the concert “Rocío Symphonique: The music of a compliment”performed by the Youth Choir of the Hermandad del Rocío de Huelva and the Colombina Huelva Orchestra.
The following week, on the 10th and 12th, the Charity Delegation will organize a solidarity food campaignwith a traditional cart pulled by oxen, which will travel the streets of the city accompanied by the youth group and the drumming school.
This activity, under the motto “Your help makes Rocío”, aims to support the most needy families in the municipality on these important dates.
Meanwhile, the voices of the Brotherhood Children’s Choir will fill the elders of the Brotherhood with joy. Madre de Dios Residenceduring his visit on the 11th.
The second half of December
On December 16, the exhibition will be inaugurated at the Museum-Treasure of the Sanctuary. “D. “Ana Valladolid Moreno, lion tamer”which will pay homage to an illustrious chambermaid.
THE Exvoto research magazinewhich is now in its 13th issue, will be presented on December 23, at 5:30 p.m., at Casa Hermandad, in Almonte; with a thesis from the professor of the University of Huelva, Javier Bermejo.
On December 26, the headquarters of Matriz will be the scene of a recital of Christmas carols, with the choir of the Matriz Brotherhood, the children’s choir and the choir of the “Las Dunas” women’s association of Almonte, in an atmosphere of fraternal coexistence. , which will begin with a snack on the patio of the house.
Worships in the sanctuary
On December 5, at 5 p.m., a Eucharist will be celebrated, presided over by the Bishop of Huelva. Santiago Gomez Sierra and concelebrated by Mikel Garciandia Goñiwith other priests, where a new portrait of Blessed San Manuel González García will be blessed.
On the 21st, in the Asunción Parish of Almonteña, the Youth Group will celebrate its Christmas massat 7:30 p.m. In El Rocío, the midnight masson the 24th, will take place at 6:00 p.m., and Christmas mass, on the 25th, at 12:00 p.m.
THE Saturday in honor of Our Lady of Rocío It arrives, as usual, on the last Saturday of the month, the 28th on this occasion, at 7:00 p.m. The Matrix Brotherhood Choir will accompany with their songs.
Other liturgical celebrations of significant moments will take place in the sanctuary of Almonteño such as the last mass of the yearon the 31st, at 6:00 p.m., or first eucharist of 2025one hour after the chime, on the solemnity of Saint Mary, Mother of God.
Each activity has been designed as a meeting space for all brothers and faithful, keeping alive the meaning of Christmas and the legacy of faith, solidarity and union that defines the Matrix Brotherhood. Having the Virgen del Rocío as its center.
