3rd Annual Advent Lessons & Carols

Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present their third annual Advent Lessons and Carols Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 pm. This musical celebration combines seasonal carols, choral music and hymns with Scripture readings for the season. Holy Cross’s observance of this tradition has a delightfully Polish flare, featuring beloved kolędy, a couple of readings in Polish and works by Palestrina, Hildegaard von Bingen, Handel, Rheinberger, Elgar, Rachmaninoff and a work by Holy Cross’s own Samuel Backman. Free, with ample parking. A festive social reception with food and drinks will follow in Kolbe Hall.