Saint Clement Church was filled with the sound of music the evening of December 20 as Saint Clement School's first through eighth graders gathered with their families and friends for the school's annual Christmas concert.

Guests were greeted by the sounds of the Saint Clement Band, under the direction of Russell St. Germain.

Promptly at 7:00 p.m., the eighth graders marched up the aisle in song, taking their place for the evening sitting behind the baptismal font. They proceeded to entertain the crowd during the transition between each class' performance. The second through sixth graders each took turns marching up the aisle, then gathered on the stairs in front of the altar to perform two well-rehearsed songs. Parents anxiously waited for their children to march down the aisle, smiling once their loved one was spotted.

The oohs and aahs came as the first graders entered, the girls adorned in angel costumes; the boys as shepherds. Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus accompanied them through their performance.

Finally, Saint Clement School's Anchords

School music directors Jesse Roe (on piano) and Anna Bax (conducting).

-- a new a cappella group for 7th and 8th graders -- performed two pieces while the eight graders rounded out the one hour performance.

Congratulations to Anna Bax, upper school music director, and Jesse Roe, lower school music director, for conducting a beautiful evening of music.

We spend much of our adult lives at work and in building our careers. Most of us have wondered...is all the time and effort I spend at work worthwhile? Am I truly proud of the work I do? Am I making any real difference in the world?

In this four lecture and discussion series titled "Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace," we'll take up these questions and look at the roots of what makes people truly fulfilled in their work. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or well along the way, whether you are an executive, a manager, or worker, whether you are a business owner or employee, and no matter what kind of work you do, it is possible to be truly fulfilled in your work. Together, we'll learn how.

January 17:  The secret to being happy in your work

January 24:  Working in Utopia: Roycroft to New Belgium Brewery

January 31:  Why "leader" isn't a job title

February 7:  To bless the world with your work

Each session will run from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in Fireside Hall, and include time for lecture, discussion, and Q&A.

Registration

Space is limited; please pre-register to this free event (for all four sessions or any individual talk).

Program Speaker

Our program speaker is Lisa Fortini-Campbell, an international lecturer and Professor at Kellogg School of Management. Click for details.