St. Hilary Church had an annual Christmas Party on Dec. 18. The members of all the committees of the parish, school
teachers, parish staff and their spouses were invited. The pastor congratulated them on their work for the parish. All
enjoyed the food and fellowship in the parish hall.

The Annual Christmas Giving Tree program at St. Hilary provides a Christmas party and gifts to needy children in a
neighborhood. This year the children came to enjoy food, activities, and games on Dec. 19th. They came back the
next day to pick up the gifts.

The Schola Cantorum Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Vincent Stadlin, the music director of the parish,
performed Handel's Messiah prior to the Midnight Christmas Mass on Dec. 24th.