Robstown parish holds Christmas Pageant before vigil Mass

St. Anthony of Padua parish in Robstown held a Christmas Pageant and Vigil Mass on Dec. 24, at 11:30 p.m. The Vigil Mass began at midnight.

Parishioners Mr. and Mrs. Victor Moreno played Mary and Joseph. Two-month old Elijah James Arredondo played Baby Jesus. His parents are Rudy and Teri Arredondo.

The Mass was celebrated by Father Anthony Blount, SOLT pastor, and concelebrated by Father John Patterson, SOLT and Father John Mary, SOLT. The Charles Cabrera family, long-time parishioners of St. Anthony, provided the Christmas music.

Katherine Lopez and Lucy Padilla coordinated the Christmas Pageant, which included students from the St. Anthony CCD program and high school confirmation students.

Photos by Cynthia Espinoza