Christmas at St. James 2004

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The children of St. Gregory and St. Cecilia choirs sing a prelude to the Vigil Mass of Christmas with Alex Mansoori (cantor) and Linda Strandberg (conductor).

During the Vigil Mass of Christmas, a star descends from the oculus as we sing the Gloria for the first time after four weeks of Advent.

During the Gospel at the Vigil Mass, the figures of the Christmas Crib are brought in on decorated carts and placed before the ambo.

Father Ryan preaches at the packed Vigil Mass of Christmas.

The Cathedral decorated for Christmas, 2004.

Red banners, evergreen boughs, and golden ribbon hang from the pillars.

The North Transept shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary.