The Christmas season officially began at Grace this past Saturday with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christkindl Market. The day began with the opening of the Market selling crafts, cookies and wreaths. Our Nursery and PreK students together with the Grace and St. Rose Choirs sang several holiday songs to a packed crowd. Of course, St. Nick was available to hear Christmas wishes. The children processed over to the Christmas Tree with his/her homemade lanterns. Thank you Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Legislator James Kennedy, Town Councilman Thomas Hand, HGA President Stephanie Carter and Rector, The Rev. Dr. Walter V. Hillebrand for leading the countdown. Community and celebration was the theme of the evening. Thank you parents, students, parishioners and neighbors who helped support this important event.