It was a festive weekend at Our Lady of Grace/Ave Maria Catholic Academy (AMCA), where Sunday morning presented shoppers with an opportunity to shop close to home at the AMCA Annual Christmas Fair where the school’s fundraising committee held another successful event.
Vendors filled the school’s gymnasium offering a wide variety of children’s clothing, fashion accessories, homemade holiday treats and arts and crafts as well as high-end accessories and jewelry for women.
Later in the evening, parishioners packed the church in anticipation of the annual tree lighting ceremony held in the courtyard of the rectory. Father Rucando led the faithful in a stirring rendition of “Joy to the World,” following a countdown which revealed a beautiful array of lights on dozens of trees and wreaths placed abut the property. Afterwards a reception with hot chocolate, coffee, cake and Christmas cheer was held in the school.