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Keeping NCC Traditions Alive: Crib Blessing And Tree Lighting

From left: Sister Theresia Hhayuma, Sister Mary Prisca and Father Beatus Kitururu gathered with residents of NCC Manor Senior for the crib blessing at the nativity scene displayed in front of 545 Orange St. in Newark.
From left: Sister Theresia Hhayuma, Sister Mary Prisca and Father Beatus Kitururu gathered with residents of NCC Manor Senior for the crib blessing at the nativity scene displayed in front of 545 Orange St. in Newark.
The New Community Gospel Choir led the singing of Christmas carols at NCC Commons Senior’s annual tree lighting at 140 South Orange Ave. in Newark. Building residents and the NCC Health and Social Services Department also participated.
The New Community Gospel Choir led the singing of Christmas carols at NCC Commons Senior’s annual tree lighting at 140 South Orange Ave. in Newark. Building residents and the NCC Health and Social Services Department also participated.
Father Beatus Kitururu, standing center, blessed the Christmas tree and reminded those in attendance of the spiritual symbolism of light. “Where there is light, there is love and forgiveness,” he said.
Father Beatus Kitururu, standing center, blessed the Christmas tree and reminded those in attendance of the spiritual symbolism of light. “Where there is light, there is love and forgiveness,” he said.

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