St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish holds its first live Nativity

Members of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish and St. Therese Chinese Catholic School presented their first Living Nativity, complete with barnyard animals, music and Christmas readings in multiple languages on Dec 16, 2023 at St Barbara Church, 2859 S Throop St., Chicago. Parishioners braved very wet weather to enjoy the Nativity with community members before celebrating Simbang Gabi in the church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish and St. Therese Chinese Catholic School presented their first Living Nativity, complete with barnyard animals, music and Christmas readings in multiple languages on Dec 16, 2023 at St Barbara Church, 2859 S Throop St., Chicago.
Clarissa Ma tends to her son Baby C who portrayed the baby Jesus for the Nativity. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Ma family -- Clarissa, Jeremy and Baby C. -- portrayed the Holy Family for the Nativity. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners stand by a fire to keep warm. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Laura Saletta, a parishioner, feeds the animals apples during the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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