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The Third Week of Advent
The third candle of Advent symbolizes Joy. As we continue to approach Christmas Day, our joy grows more and more. The third candle takes us back to the joyful anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem, even before the wise men. On this third Sunday of Advent, which the Church calls "Gaudete Sunday," meaning rejoice or praise, we light the third candle and rejoice like the shepherds. For this reason, the third candle of Advent is called the "Shepherd's Candle," and its color is pink, the liturgical color for joy.
The Fourth Week of Advent
We light the Angel Candle that symbolizes peace. Just as the angels sang on the day of Jesus's birth, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." We, too, acknowledge and celebrate the peace that only comes from God.
Mrs. Barrett’s First Grade Class
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Two Singers Serenade With Christmas Songs At The Showboat
"Twas the week before Christmas" is the name of the 3 musical "Polar Express" like shows that Grammy award winning singers, Nick Stoppel and Marques Jerell Ruff along with their piano accompanist, Rachel Aubuchon performed in Prairie Village, KS, Hermann, MO, and St. Louis, MO last week. Both Nick Stoppel and Marques Jerell Ruff sing in the bass baritone range. Mike Walton of Old Vine Kitchen Emporium mentioned during his introduction of the concert, that when Nick and Marques stopped into Hermann a few months back and were singing karaoke at the piano bar, that his jaw dropped hearing a "Josh Groban" like voice singing the songs. That was an accurate description of both singers beautiful voices and the song selections and interpretations were quite lovely.
Bommatito Winery Becomes A Pop Up Bar
Photo and story by Tony Carosella
Judy Rice and Katelynn McGuire Escobar
Judy Rice and Katelynn McGuire Escobar
Mike Walton from Old Vine Kitchen Emporium
Mike Walton from Old Vine Kitchen Emporium
Christmas Shoppers Fill Up On Cookie Walk
According to Chamber Director, Melissa Lensing, 450 tickets were sold for this year's Cookie Walk that promotes downtown businesses on the last weekend before Christmas. Hundreds of shoppers paid the $20 a ticket to collect cookies at the participating shops and to browse the merchandise during the 7th annual event. White bags distinguished the Cookie Walkers that came from as far away as Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois and Kansas