SUNDAY Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church...

SUNDAY

Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will present its annual Advent

Gaudete Concert: A Service of Lessons and Carols, in the parish

church at 7:30 p.m. Performances by the parish’s adult and children’s

choirs with hand bells and orchestra will complement readings from

the Old and New Testament scriptures. Musical selections will range

from Renaissance and Baroque to African and traditional carols.

A Wassail reception with homemade holiday desserts will be served

in the parish hall following the concert. Admission is $8 for adults,

$6 for children, students and seniors. Information and tickets: (714)

962-3333

DEC. 19 to 21

Seaside Community Church will present its annual production of

“The Nazarene.” The musical is a warm historical piece about the

origins of Jesus, his parents Joseph and Mary, and their hometown of

Nazareth. The musical will be directed by Steve Wilber, choreographed

by Mindy Reid. The musical direction will be done by the writer,

Moses Toth. Information: (714) 997-5544.