Christmas Festival at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield

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The Annual Christmas Festival Weekend at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will include:

Saturday, December 5: Gingerbread Nativity Making will occur from 10 am to 12 noon in Pilgrim Hall. Reservations for this family activity must be made and pre-paid by December 2nd. To make a reservation, call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. $30 for each Nativity.

A Candlelight Carol Sing will begin at 7:00 Saturday evening in Pilgrim Hall and process to the Grotto. Cookies & hot chocolate will be served in the hall after this beautiful holy event.

Sunday, December 6: The Living Nativity: A reenactment of the Nativity with live animals, little angels, shepherds, choristers and a real Baby Jesus will take place at 3:00 pm in the Grotto. Cookies & hot chocolate will again be served in Pilgrim Hall. A suggested $5.00 donation will be greatly appreciated.

Note: The Grotto Gift Shop will be open for all these events.