Join us for a brand-new Christmas event, the Christmas Joy Jamboree on Sunday, December 15, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at St. Joe's. The afternoon begins in the church with festive music, classic Christmas carols, and a short Christmas pageant performed by the younger parishioners from our community.
Afterward, continue the celebration at the Koenig Center with complimentary hot cocoa, warm cider, and treats. The Mothers With Young Children (MYC) Ministry will host their annual bake sale offering additional holiday goodies to bring home in support of their ministry.
Families can stop by the photo booth for a classic Christmas picture - St. Nick may even make an appearance! The St. Joe’s Youth Group will also host crafts and activities for kids of all ages in the gym.
Interested in joining the festivities? See below for details! We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Koenig Center reception following the pageant. This is a great opportunity for teens in need of service hours. Click on the RSVP/Volunteer link below!
The brief pageant will be performed by the children of our parish. We are looking for volunteer "actors" from every corner of the parish: Children's Faith Formation, Mothers with Young Children, St. Joseph Catholic School - any and all are welcome! Keep reading below to see the rehearsal schedule.
The first meeting is on Tuesday, November 5 at 5:30pm in the Church.
Our older participants (4th-6th graders) are invited to do a short reading on the first day of rehearsal to be matched with a featured role (a narrator, Joseph, or Mary). These parts entail more time commitment for rehearsal time and rehearsal at home to memorize lines. SEE below on page for rehearsal schedule and part information.
Tuesday 11/5: 5:30-6:30PM
5:30-5:40PM: Welcome and Overview with All ages and Parents
5:40-6:00PM: Sing through Songs 1&7 with everyone
6:00PM: Dismiss PK/Kindergarten
6:05-6:30PM: Lara sings through remaining music with grades 1-6 as Kristen pulls 4-6th Graders to do line reads
4-6th Graders - Learn Scenes 1&6 / Song 6
4:00-5:00: Kindergarteners/Narrators/Holy Family - Scene 3/Song 3
5:05-6:00PM: 3rd Graders/Narrators/Holy Family - Scene 2 / Song 2
4:00-4:30PM
Wisemen/Holy Family: Song 6
PK4/1st Graders/2nd Grade Shepherds/Narrators - Scene 4
4:30-5:00PM
PK4/1st Graders/2nd Graders - Songs 4&5
5:10-6:00PM: 2nd grade Wisemen/Narrators -Scene 5
4:00-5:00PM: PK-1st Graders/2nd grade shepherds/4-6th graders - Run scenes 1-4 (with songs)
5:10-6:00PM: 2nd grade Wise Men/4th-6th graders -Run scenes 5-7 (with songs)
EVERYONE: Put whole show Together!
Narrators - 4/5/6th Graders
Mary - 4/5/6th Grader
Joseph - 4/5/6th Grader
Innkeepers - 3rd Graders
Innkeepers Wives - 3rd Graders
Wise Men - 2nd Graders
Shepherds - 2nd Graders
Angels - 1st Graders
Nativity Animals - Kindergarten
Sheep - PK4 Year Olds