The children of of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church staged a Christmas pageant after Mass on Sunday and did a marvelous job of retelling the story of the Nativity.
Here is a series of photos from their little play, produced and directed by Sister Cecilia and Jan Freer, that we thought you’d enjoy:
Their faces glowing with anticipation an angel and a shepherd are guided to their posts by one of the adult organizers of the St. Francis of Assisi Nativity pageant. David F. Rooney photoAnna O'Hagan (left) and Koreen Morrone get the shepherds and sheep organized for their appearance in the pageant. David F. Rooney photoThe pageant was narrated by (left) Cole Blakely and Josi and Anik Langlois with backup music provided by the heavenly choir (right). David F. Rooney photoFrancesco Morrone, playing the part of the ox, patiently waits for Mary and Joseph to arrive in Bethlehem. David F. Rooney photoMary, played by Emma Rota kneels before the angel Gabriel, played by Emily Richardson. David F. Rooney photoA parent (left) snaps a photo as Joseph, played by Dorian Lentini, bows before the angel, played by Carmen Sampson. David F. Rooney photoHeavenly angels sing to Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus. David F. Rooney photoShepherd sheep await their turn to parade up to the stable to visit Jesus, Mary and Joseph. David F. Rooney photoThe entire cast of the St. Francis of Assisi's children's Nativity pageant. David F. Rooney photoParents, friends and relatives all enjoyed the pageant last Sunday. David F. Rooney photo
