Manassas Park mission celebrates feast of St. Gabriel

Children dressed in various biblical and religious-themed costumes sing in the choir. The costumes included angels, Mary and Joseph. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Angel Urtado (center), dressed as an angel, leads the presentation of the offeratory gifts to Fr. Juan A. Puigbo, parochial vicar of All Saints Church in Manassas, during a celebration for the feast of St. Gabriel Sept. 30. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Children dressed in biblical and religious-themed costumes walk in the Manassas Park Community Center during a celebration of the feast of St. Gabriel. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Parishioners carry a statue of St. Gabriel in the Manassas Park Community Center. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

A statue of St. Gabriel is carried in a procession from the church to the Manassas Park Community Center where the celebration continued after Mass. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

The Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic was on site offering screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Children and adults play tug-of-war in the park during a celebration after the Mass. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Parishioners enjoy a game of bowling during a party at the park. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

A young girl hits a pinata during the celebration in the park. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Fr. Juan A. Puigbo, parochial vicar of All Saints Church in Manassas, mans a four-foot diameter propane-powered pan to prepare a huge quantity of paella, a saffron-flavored Spanish dish of rice, meat, seafood and vegetables. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

A young parishioner hits a pinata during a celebration after Mass. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD