The Manchester Township High School Concert Choir brought the spirit of the season to Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting, New Jersey, with a special holiday performance honoring parish volunteers.
The choir was invited to serve as the exclusive entertainment for the Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish holiday luncheon, an annual event recognizing the dedication of nearly 100 parish volunteers. Students performed six songs, serenading attendees as a gesture of appreciation for their service to the church and wider community.
The performance was warmly received, with volunteers expressing their gratitude through enthusiastic applause. In addition to celebrating the holiday season, attendees were treated to a solo by the leading performer in the high school's upcoming performance of Mamma Mia, scheduled for March, which drew excited reactions from the audience.
Father Evarist praised the students for their presence and generosity, noting that their gift of song helped volunteers feel “young and revived during the holiday season.”
The visit to Elizabeth Ann Seton Church was part of the choir’s broader holiday tour, which included performances at Leisure Knoll, Crestwood Village 7, Christmas in the Pines, and multiple school-based concerts. The tour will conclude with a Christmas caroling extravaganza around the Manchester Township High School campus.
Community members are also invited to attend the Annual Gospel Chorus Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Additional details for both this and other winter and spring events will be shared with the public in the coming weeks.
Through music and service, the Manchester Township High School Concert Choir continues to strengthen community connections while spreading joy throughout the holiday season.