In light of many meeting cutbacks and time constraints due to the insecurity in Reynosa, the decision was made that we would have no Pastorela this year at the Christmas celebration.  In years past the Solteros (Single Men & Women) were the organizers and production directors of the Pastorela for Seguidores de la Cruz.
Belen (aged 13) was shocked at the announcement of the cancellation of the Pastorela and rallied the support of her contemporary, Melisa, to volunteer for the job of the organizing the entire operation. The two of them argued that they could not remember a Christmas without the Pastorela. 

Sister Amada made permanent vows as a consecrated sister on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The private vows were made after Sister Amada has consecrated herself for one year at a time for several years. As part of the Sisterhood of Servants of the Cross, Sister Amada takes on the Mission primarily to love the Lord Jesus with her whole heart and mind and strength. This is the first mission of each person in the consecrated life according to St John Paul II in Vita Conscrata (1996 Apostolic Exhortation).
Sister Amada has been serving in the Missionary Company especially with her expertise as a teacher. On Sunday mornings she has a class of children while the parents are taking courses. On Saturdays she is a mainstay and a favorite of the Single Men & Women (Solteros)