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Andrea Sokolowski's Quinceanera May 4, 2002
Eucharistic Mass and Reception

Grace Lutheran Church
Woodland Street, Hartford, CT

AJ's Quinceanera Tiera
AJ's Quince Tiera

"Sweet Fifteen/Quinceanero- El Quinceanero is a religious celebration that all Latin American girls wish they could have. If your family can afford it then a celebration is given for the young girls who turn fifteen. The celebration begins with a church procession in which the young girl becomes a woman by accepting the gifts offered by the church. The first gifts are the Certifacados(Certificates) of Baptism, First Communion, Penitence, and Confirmation. The second is La Medalla (the pendant) which signifies the expression of faith and the protection of the young girls patron saint. El Anillo (the ring) is the third and signifies the young girls responsibility with god. The fourth is La Corona (the Crown) represent a Christians promises. The last two are Las Flore (the flowers) and Los zapatos (the shoes), the first representing the girls new life and the other her continued life as a Christian. After the Church activities the young woman celebrates with her friends and family at a party that could go on to the next day. "[What is a Puerto Rican? - a lesson developed by Max ECHEVARRIA: http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/lessons/puertorico.html]"

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Quince Shoes		 ajqc2504-06-450x225.jpg
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Lapatos

1. Adults shoes to be carried into the service for the soon-to-be woman.

2. The Crown / Tiera of the Quinceancera to mark the passage of Andrea from childhood to adulthood.

3. Zapatos

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Andrea's Ladies		 ajqc2504-11-450x322.jpg
Laura,*Andrea*, Jazmine		 ajqc2504-08-450x361.jpg
Andrea's Gentlemen

1. (L-R) Kelly Nolan, Charlene Pond, Melissa Merwin, Laura Seabola, Jazmine Rivera, *Andrea*

2. Laura, *Andrea*, Jazmine.

3. (L-R) *Mike Nanez*, David Bryon, Mike Hamlin, Chris Sokolowski, Mike Swistak, Ned Camron

 

~ ~ The Eucharistic Mass ~ ~

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Pastor Larsen		 ajqc2504-12-2-288x360.jpg
Momma Ruhe

1. ~ ~ ~

2. The Rev. Donald Larsen welcomes worshipers and explains the tradition of the Quinceanera.

3. Barbara Ruhe - Andrea's Mom!

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Kelly & Ned		 ajqc2504-16-360x363.jpg
Melissa & Chris		 ajqc2504-17-360x374.jpg
Laura & Mike Hamlin

1. Kelly & Ned

2. Melissa & Chris

3. Laura & Mike Hamlin

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Jazmine & David		 ajqc2504-192-360x450.jpg
*Andrea* & Mike Nanez		 ~ ~ ~

1. Jazmine & David

2. *Andrea* & *Mike Nanez*

3. ~ ~ ~

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Dorothea Glatte		 ajqc2504-23-280x360.jpg
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Pastor Larsen

1. Dorothea Glatte, Lector, provides Scriptural context for the service and celebration.

2. Barbara Ruhe speaks words of rememberance and advice to Andrea and all.

3. Pastor Larsen offers words of insight and instruction the Quinceanera girl and the congregation.

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The Child Andrea		 ajqc2504-25-338x450.jpg
Andrea and Angel		 ajqc2504-262-358x450.jpg
The Adult Andrea

1. *Andrea* addresses the congregation, about to put her childhood behind.

2. *Andrea* places her wreath of childhoon on the baptismal font's Angel

3. Momma Ruhe places the Crown of adulthood on Quinceanera *Andrea*

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The Baptismal Angel

1. ~ ~ ~

2. The baptismal font Angel with Baby's Breath Crown.

3. ~ ~ ~

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More of Family		 ajqc2504-28-450x338.jpg
The Eucharist		 ajqc2504-29-450x338.jpg
The Service Ends

1. Granddad Sokolowski, *Andrea* hugs Granddad Ruhe, Grandma Ruhe, Uncle Jonathan Ruhe, ((background: Maria Pond, Milagros Cruz, Ampado Pond)) Uncle George E Ruhe

2. Celebrating the Eucharist at the Altar with family and friends and guests.

3. The service ends; the Quinceanera party having exited, friends and guests follow.

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Receiving Line		 ajqc2504-31-450x298.jpg
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A Good Friend

1. Andrea's friends form a receiving line following Mass to greet the guests.

2. The ladies of Andrea's the receiving line.

3. Toni Del'Pret (good friend of) *Andrea*

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Granddad & Andrea		 ajqc2504-352-303x450.jpg
Granddad & Andrea		 ~ ~ ~

1. Granddad Sokolowski and *Andrea* hug at the end of the service showing their affection.

2. A proud Granddad Sokolowski and happy *Andrea*.

3. ~ ~ ~

 

~ ~ The Reception and Party ~ ~

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Ready to Party!

1. In the parish hall (below the church, all the decorations, seating and settings are ready for the Quinceanera party.

2. Balloons and Lights over dance floor in front of head table; theme: Butterflies, Purple, Silver and Pink.

3. The party room, another view, awaits the revelers!

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Published: 2002.06.01
Revised: 2003.06.15 -Fathers Day

This presentation and images here are
(c)Copyright Kenneth E Sokolowski (Andrea's Dad)
2002-2003. All rights are reserved.
Images were partially edited using www.IrfanView.Com technologies.