DETROIT — Christmas is a time for family, faith and fellowship, and there is no shortage of all three in parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit. Here’s a non-exclusive list of events taking place from now until the end of December:

 

Friday, Dec. 11

Polish National Song and Dance Ensemble Slask featuring Christmas carols and a 30-person choir and orchestra. Starting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Florian Parish, 2626 Poland St., Hamtramck. Call (313) 871-2778 for information and tickets.

Our Joy, Our Hope,’ Annual Christmas Concert featuring the choirs of St. Joseph Church singing songs of Advent and Christmas. Starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at St. Joseph Church, 1331 7^th St., Port Huron. Donations collected to benefit Mid City Nutrition.

Boar’s Head Festival, an American custom of English origin and a Christmas celebration with music and pageantry. Performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at Sacred Heart Parish, 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile. Purchase tickets online at www.boarsheadgi.com or call (734) 676-1378.

Vigil of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 4311 Central Ave., Detroit. Rosary at 5 p.m., followed by songs and festivities at 6 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. Call (313) 237-4683.

 

Saturday, Dec. 12

Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, at St. Clement of Rome Parish, 343 S. Main St., Romeo. Mass at 7 p.m. followed by fiesta.

Madrigal Chorale Christmas Concert at Old St. Mary’s (Greektown) Church, 646 Monroe Ave., Detroit. Starting at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.madrigalchorale.org or call (248) 804-1377 for tickets.

Cookie Walk; purchase a tin for $8 and fill with Christmas cookies. Starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at St. Nicholas Parish, 4331 Capac Road, Capac. Starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 13 at Sacred Heart Parish, 700 Maple Vista St., Imlay City.

Christmas and Bake Sale including a large variety of homemade cookies and baked goods. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at St. John Bosco Parish, 12100 Beech Daly, Redford.

 

Sunday, Dec. 13

‘A Celebration of Our Savior’s Birth in Song’ Christmas concert featuring the St. Lawrence Music Ministry. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Parish, 44633 Utica Road, Utica. Call (586) 731-5347.

'Come, Encounter Christ!’, a three-night series of praise and worship, lively music, preaching, dynamic lighting and Eucharistic adoration will visit St. Matthew Parish, 6021 Whittier Ave., Detroit from 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14 and 15.

Ladies’ Advent Tea featuring an uplifting talk, sandwiches and cookies. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 28301 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores. $10. Call (586) 771-1750 ext. 126.

An Advent Cantata: ‘Emmanuel: God With Us’ by Lloyd Larson featuring the St. Owen adult choir, kids choir, handbell choir and orchestra. Starting at 4 p.m. at St. Owen Parish, 6869 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills. Call (248) 626-0345. Donations suggested.

Breakfast with Santa including pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Starting at 9 a.m. at St. Timothy Parish, 2901 Manning Drive, Trenton. Call (734) 676-5115. $7 per person.

Blessing of Nativity Sets at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Parish, 34530 W. Michigan Ave., Wayne. Call (734) 721-8745.

 

Monday, Dec. 14

‘The Shoemaker and the Elves’ and other faith-based Advent stories performed by storyteller Corrine Stavish. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Linus Parish, 6466 N. Evangeline, Dearborn Heights. Call (313) 274-4500.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Advent Day of Reflection including breakfast, two conferences, lunch and celebration of the Eucharist. From 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Capuchin Retreat Center, 62460 Mount Vernon, Washington. $25 per person. Call (248) 651-4826.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 16

Grieving Through the Holidays grief ministry sessions for those who have experienced loss. 6-8:15 p.m. Dec. 16 and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 20 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, 38750 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights. Call (586) 264-0845.

Advent Taize Prayer Service* featuring meditative singing, Scripture readings and prayerful silence. Starting at 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Hills Chapel, 2675 John R Road, Rochester Hills. Call (248) 853-5390.

‘Incarnation: A Lesson in Compassion,’ part of the Solanus Casey Center’s Advent Series. Noon Mass followed by a simple soup lunch ($3) and reflection. 1780 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit. Call (313) 579-2100.

'The 3 ½ stories of Christmas,’ with TV star Frank Runyeon, for children and adults. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, 1955 Commerce, Milford. Adults $8; children bring non-perishable food item. Call (248) 685-2702.

 

Friday, Dec. 18

Journey to Bethlehem, following in the footsteps of Mary and Joseph as they travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the time and hear from those involved in the journey. A 15-minute walk, followed by an activity and refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores. No RSVP needed.

Classical Bells Christmas Concert starting at 7 p.m. at St. Louis Parish, 24415 Crocker, Clinton Township. $5 per person. Call (586) 468-8734.

All Ages Advent Experience featuring children’s Advent crafts, Taize prayer for adults and the movie “The Nativity Story.” Starting at 6:30 p.m. at SS. John and Paul Parish, 7777 28 Mile Road, Washington Township. Call (586) 781-9010.

 

Saturday, Dec. 19

Live Nativity from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents Church, 16359 Frahzo Road, Roseville.

Live Nativity from 5-8 p.m. at Divine Grace Parish, 2996 W. Labo Road, Carleton.

Second Annual Cookie Walk (Christmas cookie sale) starting at 9 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 79780 Main St., Memphis. Call (810) 392-2056.

Bethany East Christmas Party and Dance including hors d’oeuvres, dinner and cash bar. 6-11:30 p.m. at River Crest Banquet Hall, 900 West Avon, Rochester. $22 per person.

 

Sunday, Dec. 20

'Mary of Nazareth’ film screening at the AMC Star Theater, 25333 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield. Starting at 3 p.m.  Tickets $10. Call (313) 407-2284.

Breakfast with Santa* at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 2500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren. From 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call (586) 751-3340.

Christmas Concert featuring secular and sacred Christmas music. Starting at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 9086 Hutchins St., White Lake. Call (248) 698-3100.

Taize Prayer Service starting at 4 p.m. at St. Vincent Pallotti Parish, 334 Elm St., Wyandotte. Call (734) 285-9840.

 

Thursday, Dec. 24

Nativity Drama at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 2500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren. After the 4 p.m. Mass. Call (586) 751-3340.

 

Friday, Dec. 25

Tridentine Christmas Mass at the Chapel of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1250 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills. Mass begins at 9:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Oakland County Latin Mass Association.

 

Thursday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve Gala featuring buffet dinner, music by the Varitones and breakfast after midnight. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 2500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren. $55 per person. Call (586) 254-9006.