Cathedral Concert Series offered "The Joy of Christmas"

The Cathedral Concert Series presented three performances of "The JOY of Christmas!" at Corpus Christi Cathedral on Dec. 18 - 19. A cast of more than 300 local Coastal Bend residents including the choirs of Corpus Christi Cathedral delighted the audience, choir director Lee Gwozdz said. The Cathedral was filled with music and the re-enactment of the timeless Christmas story including angels, shepherds, lambs and the three magi.

Caitlyn Martinez, who played Elizabeth in the play, said, "Having the privilege to play Elizabeth this weekend was truly an honor and a blessing. I had such an amazing time with all of the dancers and Youth and Pontifical Chorales."
Chrisi Carter, a native of Portland, choreographed the interpretive movement provided by the Corps de Cathedral Liturgical Movement Ensemble Gwozdz and Guadalupe Rivera Jr., with coordination of the production by Rachael and Daniel Vasquez, directed the event, which featured members of the Corps de Cathedral, Cathedral Pontifical Chorale, Youth Chorale, Cathedral Choristers, Cherub Choir and members from the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra.

"Thank you so much to Chrisi Carter, Lee Gwozdz and Dr. Lupe Rivera for all that you've helped me with. Praying that everyone has a blessed Christmas," Martinez said.

VIdeo and photos by Ervey Martinez