St Paul’s offers a variety of Christmas services, from the 5pm family Mass, to the “Midnight” mass at 10.30pm, to the morning service on Christmas day. This doesn’t happen without our dedicated staff, clergy, and volunteers. A lot goes on behind the scenes! Here’s a look at what you didn’t see:
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| The Choirs practice before the 5pm service |
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| Going over the acolyte roles in the back corridor |
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| Sacristan Jim Witte tidies up after the first service |
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| Bob Oslie places Baby Jesus in the creche |
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| Between services, the church is quiet |
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| The thurifers (Judy MacDonald and Ron White) rehearse their choreography |
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| Acolyte Scott Bricknell replaces the stanchion candles |
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| Canon Verger Lisa Churchill reviews assignments in the sacristy |
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| Sacristan Kris Hatch does some last minute ironing |
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| Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori waits in the back before the procession of the 10.30pm Eucharist |
