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Sarasota News Leader December 7, 2012 Page 101 PUBLIC INVITED TO ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS Advent Lessons and Carols, a festive celebration in preparation for the birth of Christ, will be offered at The Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., in downtown Sarasota, on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 5:15 p.m. "Lessons and Carols is a joyous, interactive recounting of history from the Fall of Man, through the prophets, to the Annunciation of the Savior's birth to Mary," a Redeemer news release says. The congregation will join in the reading of Scripture and the singing of wellloved Advent carols. The Canterbury, Westminster and Adult choirs The Church of the Redeemer is located in will lead the congregation in song, under the downtown Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel direction of organist-choirmaster Ann Stephenson-Moe. A light reception will follow in will be available at the BMO Harris Bank parkGillespie Hall. ing garage on McAnsh Square between 3:30 "Lessons and Carols is a free event, a gift to and 9 p.m. the community in the season of Advent," the For more information call the parish office at news release adds. Complimentary parking 955-4263 or visit www.redeemersarasota.org. % HANUKKAH COMES EARLY THIS YEAR Members of Congregation Kol HaNeshama recently delivered gifts to Jewish Family and Children's Services in Sarasota for two families struggling to get back on their feet. (From left) Jan Alston of the JFCS thanks the K-H Social Action Committee members: Elle Pack, Leny Cohen and Judy Barde. Hanukkah will be celebrated Dec. 8-16. Contributed photo