Three Christmases … three different creche locations, each with its own set of
challenges. 2023 was no different. With just days to spare before the refreshed church
was to be dedicated, the creche was to be sited in the east entrance vestibule. The Men
of St. Joseph anticipated a tight squeeze, but were unprepared for accommodating a yet
to be mounted 85” flat panel display. The better part of a grey, wet day was spent
second guessing how to place the creche and what to do about the canopy so as to not
interfere with the flat panel and interior opening doors. When the flat panel was finally
hung, we could better see what we were dealing with and the men went to work. The
creche was quickly assembled – the Men’s Ministry continues to appreciate Eagle Scout
Lau’s design of the “new” platform. The canopy was left off so as to not block the flat
panel, the base and back were dressed, and statues brought in ready for the Liturgical
Ladies to complete the set up.
Thankfully, the Men’s Ministry expects (hopes) that the creche will be back in the
same place in 2024. Thanks to Phil Boken, Greg Stephens, Lou Zenzen, and Ashley
Weerpass for their help.

Happy New Year to All!