FOREST CITY — Children of the Hispanic community at Immaculate Conception Church performed the traditional play Pastorela Dec. 21. The presentation was followed by a program of Christmas songs and carols. (Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald)
HAYESVILLE — A young member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission places the baby Jesus in the Nativity display near the altar during the vigil Mass for Christmas. (Phil Roche | Catholic News Herald)
STATESVILLE — St. Philip the Apostle Church’s annual Christmas Pageant was held Dec. 15. (Photo provided by Connie Ries)
STATESVILLE — During Mass on Christmas Eve at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Father Thomas Kessler, pastor, read the Christmas story to the children in attendance. (Photo provided by Connie Ries)
MARION — After the Christmas vigil Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of the Angels Mission Dec. 24, members of the parish’s Hispanic community presented a Live Nativity performance in front of the church. (Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald)
CHARLOTTE — A merry night of singing by St. Patrick School’s third- through fifth-grade classes meant everyone was filled with the spirit for “SANTA’S ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS EVE!” (Photo via Facebook)
CHARLOTTE — Members of St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte donated more than 2,000 gifts for the parish’s annual Giving Tree. (Photo via Facebook)
