At the Vigil Mass of Christmas, children crowd into the west vestibule in preparation for the entrance procession.


Images of Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus (and a donkey and a lamb!) join in the entrance procession.


The Schola Cantorum and St. Gregory and St. Cecilia Choirs lead the assembly in singing the Kyrie.


During the Gloria, a star descends from the oculus...




Ian Newhall sounds the trumpet during the Gloria.




The Gospel procession.


As the Gospel is proclaimed, children bring the images of Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus forward.


All the children present join Father Ryan in blessing the crib figures.




The procession at the conclusion of the Vigil Mass of Christmas.




Archbishop Brunett presides at the Noon Mass of Christmas.


"Almighty God, the saving work of Christ made our peace with you.  May our offering today renew that peace within us and give you perfect praise." (Prayer over the gifts)


"All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God." (Communion antiphon)


Christmas crib in the Cathedral Chapel.  Merry Christmas!