Greccio
800th Anniversary
Special Event

Sunday, December 17, 2023

It was Saint Francis of Assisi who created the first Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy in 1223 to contemplate the realness of the Incarnation. 

St. Paul Parish's 2023 Greccio Event will be held on Sunday, December 17 to commemorate the anniversary of the first live nativity.

This anniversary is especially meaningful to us here at St. Paul Parish - a Franciscan Family of Faith!





 

• The event will begin at 4pm with 'Greccio Under the Stars', a LIVE outdoor nativity scene including animals, music, and more.
• The program will be held in St. Paul Church beginning at 5pm and will include the Nativity Play, Musical Concert, Candlelight, Guest Vocalists, a Special Keepsake Gift from Our Friars, and more.
• A Reception will be held after the program with hot beverages, Christmas cookies and treats, door prizes, a child's craft table, a unique Nativity slide show and more!

Nativity Play – Volunteers Needed!  

Children in Grades 3-8 are invited to join the ‘cast’ for our Nativity Play. Roles will be assigned once the signup has closed. Roles include Mary, Joseph, Wise Men, Angels, and Shepherds. 

PARENTS, DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SPECIAL 800TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT!  PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.
 
Children’s Choir – Singers Needed!
 
All children in Grades 1-8 are invited to join our Children’s Choir which will sing at this Greccio 800th Anniversary Event. Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to sing under professional instruction for this special concert. To sign up, visit our Children's Choir page or contact Cheryl Kramer-Tierney at [email protected] The first rehearsal will be Wednesday, October 16, 2023 at 6:00pm in St. Paul Church. (Note the revised start date.)