In the News ... "Where to get your gordita fix at an El Paso-area church kermes"

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• Our Lady of Guadalupe-Fabens this weekend; at other area churches through the summer

María Cortés González, Reporter
• El Paso Times

EL PASO, TEXAS - Hear the word "kermes," and your mouth probably starts watering at the thought of a pack of hot, gorditas stuffed with seasoned ground beef, bits of potato and topped with lettuce, tomato and cheese.

If you're not sure how to pronounce the word (try "caremess"), you're probably not from these parts or familiar with the popular neighborhood church festivals.

In El Paso, Catholic churches are starting to have their big fundraising festivals, with games like loteria, local bands, some raffles and their famous gordita and enchilada booths.

Here is the 411 on where you can find your favorite church festival fare this summer ...

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