Christmas Photos

St Francis of Assisi historic church

Here are a few photos from around the parish, emphasizing the Christmas spirit.

 

The outdoor Nativity

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe fiesta

The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 was celebrated among the Mexicans and English-speaking people alike with a special bi-lingual Mass and a Mexican fiesta following afterwards. Some ethnic dancing was held, with ethnic costumes both for men and women. The statue of Our Lady was inundated with roses, as you can see from the second of these photos.

Cardinal Otunga Guest House

The new Cardinal Otunga Guest House run by the Sisters of Kakamega was officially blessed on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, by Father Julian, and attended by 4 of the sisters and some parishioners. The license to operate was officially given that same day, and now the sisters await their first residents. The House is located at Stonebrooke Loop in NE Bend.

L to R: Sister Ann, Sister Silvia, Sister Sabina and Sister Inviolata.

 

Annual Christmas Parade in Dowtown Bend

More photos from the annual Christmas Parade held on Saturday December 5th in downtown Bend, with the participation of a float representing our St Francis of Assisi Parish School.

First Prize winning ribbon for the school float

Craig May, creator and driver of the float

Fontanini Nativity

The new Fontanini Nativity is being setup slowly slowly during the weeks of Advent in our new church. The above photos shows what it will look like when the majority of the characters are displayed. I thank the sponsors who donated money for each character, and their names will appear in the Bulletin in a few weeks. I also thank Rick and Lupita Wesseler who created the beautiful stable, complete with palm trees, a well, a starry night backdrop and other rustic touches. These other photos show also the entire Wesseler family setting the Nativity last week.