CHRISTMAS TIME AT THE FRIARY

Father Patrick did a wonderful job putting bluish lights in the upper hallway that give a beautiful glow at night.

The night scene of the belen or creche Father Patrick did has a similar beauty.

Father Patrick placed an infant Jesus (Niño) on its own stand for people to venerate at any time.  Many visiting the Christmas Village do so, as this mom and child are doing.

FRIARY BELEN

Belen is the Chamorro word for Nativity Scene.  It actually means "Bethlehem," and is borrowed from the Spanish.

Father Patrick Castro and his many helpers put together the belen in the friary this year.

The men began by putting the frame of the shelter together.

Father Patrick and his helpers padded the belen with lumut (Guam jungle moss).

Lumut (Moss)

The End Result!

The reward of hard work.

DANCERS AT THE FRIARY CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

These lively dancers got everybody's spirits high and festive at the Friary Christmas Village.

PRO-LIFE RALLY

Father Gus Gumataotao at the Pro-Life Rally held on December 17

I GUESS THEY LIKED IT...

"Awesome!  It's the best thing in the world!"

Two animated students from Bishop Baumgartner Memorial School.

MERCY SISTERS

Some of the senior Mercy Sisters and their care-givers came to see the Friary Christmas Village.

SAN VICENTE CHILDREN VISIT THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

The pre-Kindergarten children from San Vicente School, Barrigada, paid a visit to the Friary Christmas Village.

The whole group posed for photos on the friary staircase.

Just as the children were leaving, some elderly Sisters of Mercy arrived to view the Christmas Village as well.