Posted December 6, 2019

Some 300 women came out to St. Elizabeth Parish in Chester Springs for “Advent by Candlelight,” an evening of reflection Dec. 4 where they shared food and friendship as they reflected on two talks about the meaning of the season of preparation. Read all about the event here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • The ladies at the table of hostess Jennifer Scheidel, center, start the night with a toast.

  • The “Advent by Candlelight” evening at St. Elizabeth Parish in Chester Springs begins with prayer. (Sarah Webb)

  • Organizer Maria Fraser listens as Msgr. Thomas Mullin speaks.

  • Women participate in an Advent evening of retreat just for them Nov. 4 at St. Elizabeth Parish, Chester Springs. (Sarah Webb)

  • Doctor Allison Shirker speaks during the “Advent by Candlelight” program art St. Elizabeth Parish, Chester Springs.

  • Tracey Parks and Melissa Hanold listen to the speakers at the Advent event for women. (Sarah Webb)

  • Kelly Myers pours tea for the other 10 women at her table. (Sarah Webb)

  • Advent wreathes serve as centerpieces for the evening.

  • Diane Smith, left, attends the “Advent by Candlelight” event with her daughters Carly and Christy Dec. 4 at St. Elizabeth Parish in Chester Springs. (Photo by Sarah Webb)