Midnight Mass at Notre Dame De Victoires- Christmas 2007

Husband and I were there for the concert at 11:30 MN then waited on for the midnight mass to get started. It didn't begin until past 12 MN. Most parishioners were kind of French in some ways; had some French blood or at least related to somebody French by affinity. We two were in the bracket of the minority last night at church. But it didn't matter. We are so at home in this parish. It's our parish and we belong there.

The mass was beautiful, solemn and touching. It was a con-celebrated by Fathers Rene, Dennis and the French priest (sorry I can't remember his name). The songs were in French, as well as some of the readings. Reception followed known as the "Revellion" in the French community, was held at the church hall. The French hospitality group of the Sunday 10:30 Mass sponsored this. Champagne was served plus the hot mulled cider that I love. There were plenty of hors d'oeuvres and cakes. The hall was tranformed into one elegant space with muted lights and cone candles that gave way to a very Frenchy touch in it. It was a wonderful Christmas celebration for us all who were present. The Marist fathers were present greeting us all with a Merry Christmas to fill our hearts.