Religion roundup for Dec. 20

St. Francis Xavier Advent nativity On Wednesday, St. Francis Xavier School first graders put on an Advent Nativity as part of a prayer service. It is a long tradition of St. Francis Xavier School that gives each student a role in the story of Jesus' birth. Christmas at Medina United Church of Christ Medina United Church of Christ, Congregational's seasonal offerings will include a children's pageant and Christmas Eve worship. The church is at 217 E. Liberty St. in Medina. The children's Christmas pageant will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Then on Christmas Eve, there will be services at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Both services will have a message, carols, prayer, Scripture readings and candlelight for "Silent Night." Christmas Mass at St. Ambrose Parish St. Ambrose Parish at 929 Pearl Road in Brunswick will have the following Christmas Masses: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve in the church and Hilkert Hall with the Christmas children's pageant taking place before at 3:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Christmas Eve in the church and Hilkert Hall. 8 p.m. Christmas Eve in the church. Midnight Christmas Mass in the church with lessons and carols before at 11:30 p.m. 8 a.m. Christmas Day in the church. 10 a.m. Christmas Day in the church and Hilkert Hall. Noon Christmas Day in the church. All Masses in the church will be livestreamed at tinyurl.com/pm92bpts. Police will be on duty to help with traffic and parking. St. Ambrose also has a mental health ministry. Those who are struggling this holiday season can contact the church at (330) 460-7300 for support and resources.