The focus of Christmas is first and foremost with the birth of Christ. Here is the Christmas crib in our parish in Vladivostok. Our sisters were honored to sing and accompany the Mass of Christmas.

Here is a view from the choir loft of the decorated church. Our sisters were blessed to have a wonderful Christmas. This is the highest choir loft that we have ever seen. The sisters often help provide the music for the Masses from this loft.

. This is a picture of the decorations by the altar. Father Myron is celebrating the Mass for the feast of Saint John the Evangelist.

Our sisters pose with parishioners from Most Holy Mother of God Catholic Church, Vladivostok, Russia, in the fathers' monastery in front of the creche.

The ice is finally frozen enough for ice skating on Russian Island bay near our sisters' convent. After meeting with the students from the nearby university, our sisters had a great time skating with them.