Each year, the quiet of Advent is punctuated by seasonal visits from friends and parish groups, our annual Employee Christmas Luncheon, music rehearsal, and much decorating as we prepare for Christmas. This year we had the extra blessing of an Open House in which we shared our international Nativity sets with our neighbors in Cullman. A feature article about our Nativity sets in the Holiday Edition of Cullman Magazine was the impetus for us to open our doors to share our unique collection with others. Our Christmas Eve Mass was followed by another Mass on Christmas Day, both drawing attendees from our local area. We give thanks for joy of the season and for the coming of the Prince of Peace.
The altar on Christmas Day.
One of our nativities from Germany.
It was wonderful to have guests throughout the season.
Ready to greet those arriving for Mass on Christmas Eve.
Sister Minona Anne (l) and Sister Treva help decorate the tree in the Sisters' Dining Room.
Christmas Eve Mass.
A nativity set from Holland.
Fr. John offers a blessing at the conclusion of Mass on Christmas Day.
Sisters Eileen and Mary Adrian decorate tables for Christmas dinner.
Mass on Christmas Day.
Sister Bernadette readies hors d'oeuvres before dinner on Christmas Day.