Advent begins with prayer, song at St. Thomas School
Students sing “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” a Christian hymn for Advent.
Laura Kilgus
Principal Mary DiMuccio and Father John Soares, pastor, listen as seventh-grader Meriam Salo reads a passage from scripture, with Father Soares’ dog, Dusty Rose, below.
Laura Kilgus
Father Soares blesses and lights the first candle before the St. Thomas School Community. Along with Christians around the world, the faithful use the Advent candle light to help prepare their hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus.
Laura Kilgus
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Students and faculty at St. Thomas Regional School in Providence began their school week with an Advent prayer service.
