Catholic News Detroit
Saturday, Dec. 9 (2 p.m.)
‘Carols with the Capuchins’ at St. Bonaventure Monastery
Join the Capuchin friars in celebrating Advent and the joyful coming of the Christmas season with a festive afternoon of Scripture, prayer and song to prepare for the incarnation of Jesus. This year marks the 800th anniversary of the first Nativity scene in recorded history when St. Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in the town of Greccio, a day’s journey on foot from his hometown of Assisi. The event is free, but free will offerings are gratefully accepted. St. Bonaventure Monastery is located at 1870 Mount Elliott St., Detroit.
Sunday, Dec. 10 (3 p.m.)
‘Koledy: A Polish Music Christmas Concert’ at Sweetest Heart of Mary
Join an amazing Christmas concert at historic Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. The Lira Singers and Lira Chamber Players of the Lira Ensemble of Chicago, Artist-in-Residence at Loyola University, will perform a musical program narrated by Licyna Migala, founder and artistic director. The concert is sponsored by the Polish Institute of Culture and Research at the Orchard Lake Schools. Tickets cost $30 ($25 for students and seniors). Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is located at 4440 Russell St., Detroit. For details, call (248) 836-1284 or email info@picrol.org.
Sunday, Dec. 10 (4 p.m.)
‘Let There Be Christmas’ at Sacred Heart Parish
Experience a Christmas masterpiece at Sacred Heart Parish in Dearborn at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. “Let There Be Christmas,” a cantata by Joseph M. Martin, will feature the Sacred Heart Music Ministry and Orchestra. The free concert will be followed by hospitality in the parish hall. Free-will offerings are appreciated. Sacred Heart Parish is located at 22430 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.
Sunday, Dec. 10 (5-7 p.m.)
Our Lady of the Woods Christmas Concert
The talented musicians of Our Lady of the Woods Parish’s music ministry have prepared an evening of both classic holiday tunes as well as contemporary pieces. Admission is free of charge, but a free will offering to support the music ministry is appreciated. Our Lady of the Woods Parish is located at 21892 Gudith Road, Woodhaven.
Tuesday, Dec. 12 (7:30 p.m.)
The Judelaires present ‘Christmas in My Memory’ at Christ Our Light
Join the first of three free performances by the Judelaires at Catholic parishes in Metro Detroit at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Christ Our Light Parish in Troy. “Christmas in My Memory” will include songs of the season. Christ Our Light is at 3077 Glouchester Drive, Troy.