CBA celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, Dec. 8.
“Many Catholics are confused about this Holy Day,” said Tori English in the Call to Worship. “Today’s feast celebrates the fact that Mary was chosen from the moment of her own conception in the womb of her mother, Anne, to be the mother of Jesus. God chose Mary and never let original sin touch her soul. Our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, entrusted the care of the young Institute to her care as “Mother and Queen of our schools.” As you listen to the readings today, be attentive to Mary’s response to God and how she rejoiced in being one of Gods’ chosen ones. What is your own response to God?” 
Fr. Michael Galuppi of Our Lady of Hope, St. Michael’s and St. Peter’s Parish was the celebrant. Nate Vault and Chris O’Connor were altar servers. Mary Sullivan and Finn Doyle did the readings, and Erin Nardella and Michael Menar read the intercessory prayers. Cross Bearer was Joey Sayles, and gift bearers were Mary Nolan, Mary Paul, Maria Canzano, and Maria Giamartino. 
Karly Glavin, Belle Polanco, Jaden Sistrunk, Sofia Santa Ines, Jackson Finn, CeCe Lombardi, Sofia Finn, Tony Zarella, Matthew Craybas, and Emily Ball provided the music.
