Medford parish prepares for Christmas season
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 p.m.
Christmas trees line an entrance to St. Mary of the Lakes Church, Medford. Parishioners were invited to decorate a tree in memory or honor of a loved one. The trees were lit in early December. Courtesy photo
Young St. Mary of the Lakes parishioners enjoy a visit with Santa during the parish's early December Christmas celebration. The campus of St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, has been looking festive since the parish hosted its eighth annual tree lighting event Dec. 7. The evening featured the singing of Christmas carols, browsing craft tables, a visit from Santa, enjoying treats like hot chocolate and cookies and the lighting of some 200 Christmas trees which parishioners were invited to decorate to memorialize or honor a loved one.Related Stories
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Young St. Mary of the Lakes parishioners enjoy a visit with Santa during the parish's early December Christmas celebration. The campus of St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, has been looking festive since the parish hosted its eighth annual tree lighting event Dec. 7. The evening featured the singing of Christmas carols, browsing craft tables, a visit from Santa, enjoying treats like hot chocolate and cookies and the lighting of some 200 Christmas trees which parishioners were invited to decorate to memorialize or honor a loved one.Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092