Scenes of the Nativity

 

 

 

St. Francis of Assisi created the first Creche or Nativity Scene as an aid to teaching his followers about the Christmas story. Since the 13th century, the Creche has been a beatiful devotional custom during the Christmas season. You have an opportunity to view many variations, from miniature to very large, in many styles and from many countries during Advent.

More effort needs to be made to keep Christ as the focus of the Advent/Christmas season. Parishioners organize a display of Nativities each year on a Saturday and Sunday in early Advent. People bring their Nativities to display. This two-day event gives us time to stop and recall the gift of God to us, during our preparations for Christmas. Families can also have their photograph taken as a 'Living Nativity' and crafts based on the theme can be made during the event.

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For unto us is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Ernie & Mary Jo Verhulst
636-294-9710
o2bwell@charter.net

Don & Judy Bailey
636-447-4768
donandjudy@baileypeople.com