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Week of Dec. 4, 2022

12/1/2022

MATER DEI STUDENTS PERFORM AT DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK
Students from Mater Dei’s Performing Arts Department delivered a 30-minute musical theatre performance at Disney’s California Adventure Park on Wednesday, Nov. 16. To perform, the students had to pass an audition back in September. The students performed in a 30-minute performance of musical theatre songs and were able to experience first-hand what it’s like to be a Disneyland cast member for the day.

“The Disneyland directors were extremely complimentary of the polite and professional demeanor of our students, as well as their impressive level of talent,” said Andrea Fouts, Mater Dei’s Musical Theatre Teacher.

“It was a wonderful experience for them!”

“TAKE AN ADVENT BREATH”
The Center for Spiritual Development, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, is hosting “Take an Advent Breath” on Wednesday. Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both are being offered in-person and on Zoom. The fee is $20.

Ten days before Christmas, in the midst of holiday activities, take a prayerful pause to reflect on your Advent journey. The retreat time will include prayer, an introduction to the O Antiphons, personal reflection and small group sharing. A reflection guide will be provided.

To register, or for more information, please contact the Center for Spiritual Development at (714) 744-3172 or email [email protected]

CAPISTRANO LIGHTS
Capistrano Lights is back at Mission San Juan Capistrano!

Visit the mission on select days through Dec. 30 for daytime admission and an evening of holiday programming and fun.

The holiday programming runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes various activities: Carolers dressed in Dickens era costumes serenade guests with Christmas classics; guests are invited to take selfies with Santa Clause as well as under a 10-foot holiday wreath. Also enjoy the Christmas tree lighting and community Christmas trees throughout the grounds, visit the Serra Chapel after hours, shop for gifts at the Mission Store and make prayers for peace by placing a candle by the largescale Nativity in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church. Kids craft vendor and sweet treats vendor will also be on hand. For more information, visit CapsitranoLights.com

THE NATIVITY IS ON DISPLAY IN THE RUINS OF THE GREAT STONE CHURCH AT MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. PHOTO BY STEVE GEORGES/DIOCESE OF ORANGE