The PosadaThe Posada

An Advent & Christmas CelebrationAn Advent & Christmas Celebration

December 19, 2010December 19, 2010

Sponsored by:Sponsored by:

The Knights of ColumbusThe Knights of Columbus

What is the Posada?What is the Posada?Deacon John RiveraDeacon John RiveraSt. Julie Billiart Catholic ChurchSt. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

The PosadaThe Posada Advent & Christmas MysteriesAdvent & Christmas Mysteries

Tonight, we will do The Five Posada Advent and Tonight, we will do The Five Posada Advent and Christmas Mysteries as follows:Christmas Mysteries as follows:

Announcement of the MysteryAnnouncement of the Mystery Reading Reading Meditation ReadingMeditation Reading Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory BeOur Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be PetitionPetition SongSong

The First MysteryThe First Mystery““The prophet condemns the injustice and abuse of The prophet condemns the injustice and abuse of power and announces the coming of our Savior”power and announces the coming of our Savior”

The Second MysteryThe Second Mystery““The Annunciation”The Annunciation”

The Third MysteryThe Third Mystery““Mary and Joseph ask for shelter”Mary and Joseph ask for shelter”

The Fourth MysteryThe Fourth Mystery““Announcement to the Shepherds”Announcement to the Shepherds”

The Fifth MysteryThe Fifth Mystery““The three wise men worship Jesus”The three wise men worship Jesus”