A Season of Joy

A Season of Joy 

Saint Peter’s kicked off the holiday season with the parish’s annual Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast with Saint Nick on December 6 and 7. Friday night featured an Italian dinner, bingo, and opportunities to shop for baked goods, crafts, and household items. On Saturday morning the Parish Hall filled with festive cheer across two breakfast seatings as parishioners gathered for a delicious meal and children eagerly awaited their chance to meet Saint Nick.  

The holiday spirit continued December 13, as the school community gathered for the annual Christmas Tree lighting. The evening began with a spirited performance from the school choir who sang a mix of traditional carols and modern holiday hits. Families visited with one another while enjoying warm hot chocolate and cookies. The evening concluded with a special visit from Santa himself, accompanied by the Sandy Spring Fire Department.   

​On December 17, Saint Peter’s held its annual Christmas Show. This year’s show “We Knead a Little Christmas,” depicted the story of Jesus’ birth through a tale about a family run bakery in Bethlehem called “The House of Bread.” As is tradition, sixth graders had the leading roles on-stage as well as working the behind the scenes as technical crew. Grades one through five provided musical performances that accompanied the story throughout.  
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Finally, on December 18, first graders spread Christmas cheer into the community with a visit to the residents of the Brookdale Senior Living Community in Olney. The students performed Christmas songs and joined residents for crafts. The students previously visited Brookdale during Halloween. The visits provide an opportunity to teach their first graders about the importance of Christian service and how to reach out to others as Jesus did. Principal Lauren DeZinno said, "We want our students to look out instead of looking in. Especially during this time of the year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the greatest gift given."