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JAY — The Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church Friday, Dec. 21.
The service will be at 6 p.m. at the church, 1 Church St.
The festival is an Advent tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a blend of Scripture, prayers, and Christmas carols carefully chosen to tie into the themes of the season.
It is one of the rare times carols such as “Silent Night” and “O Come All Ye Faithful” are sung in Catholic church before Christmas Eve.
There are nine Scripture readings, or “lessons,” which begin with the fall of man in the Garden of Eden and continue through the birth of Christ.
