A Christmas Celebration in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
There was great excitement in the air on this day, December 21st, the beginning of the Winter Solstice – the day which brings an increase of light. This day announced the O Antiphon, “O Oriens”, O Radiant Light, O Rising Sun, announcing the coming of the True Light, Jesus Christ, Our Savior!
On this evening, the Sisters of the Daughters of Divine Charity gathered with the Residents, Workers, and Volunteers of St. Elizabeth Briarbank for their annual Christmas celebration. Festivities began with a supper shared by all. The celebration continued with everyone’s favorite Christmas Carols, a few games of Bingo, and a visit from Santa Claus!
This joyful event, began with the “First Star”, as all await the arrival of First Star of Christmas Eve, shining forth the Good News of the Birth of Jesus. Fun and a good times were had by all. On behalf of the Daughters of Divine Charity, Merry Christmas!
May the joy, love, and peace of our Savior be with you all, always.
Sister Carmella and Sister Paula live the mission of the Daughters of Divine Charity at Corpus Christi Parish in South Bend, Indiana. Along with being integral members of Corpus Christi Parish, Sister Carmella works as a “full time” substitute teacher, while Sister Paula teaches music to students in the lower grades of the parish’s school. This October, Sister Carmella decided to document her day as a substitute teacher for one of Corpus Christi’s Kindergarten Art Class.
In anticipation of Halloween, Sister Carmella tasked her students with drawing themselves in their costumes…with a twist. Students were to imagine that after eating to many Trick-or-Treats and candy, they had to go for an X-Ray. Sister Carmella students, with the help of Sister Paula, had so much fun drawing their tummies filled with their favorite Halloween candy like chocolate bars and lollipops!