Hundreds of faithful fill the pews in advance of the celebration of the Vigil Mass.
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Darrick Mix, of Philadelphia, center, pointed out the Nativity to his nephew Teddy Root, 4, before the celebration of Mass.
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Brad Olnhausen, of Lambertville, center, and his sons Bridger, 6, center left, Zane, 4, center, and Rylan, 9, center right, sang a hymn together.
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Blake Olvera, 13, of Temperance, center, and his family listened to a reading of scripture from the front pew.
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Katie Kresta, center, leans over the have a word with her husband Nick as their son Michael sits between them before the beginning of the celebration of the Vigil Mass.
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Toledo Diocese Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, center, delivers the homily at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo.
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Bishop Daniel E. Thomas elevates the Eucharist during the celebration of the Vigil Mass.
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Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, center, leads the faithful in recitation of the Lord's Prayer.
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Clasping their hands together, members of the congregation pray.
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Parishioners receive the Eucharist from Bishop Daniel E. Thomas during the celebration of the Vigil Mass at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo.
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