St. Francis Xavier Parish will host Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries’ musical passion play “Tetélestai” inside our church on February 23, 24 and 25.

Performances will be at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Doors will open approximately 1 hour before performance time.

Tetélestai’s dramatic stage production and timeless music tell the story of Jesus’ trial, execution and resurrection in a visual way that will leave a lasting impression. This is a great way to prepare for the holy days of the Lent and Easter seasons.

Did you know that several of our parishioners — and Fr. Thom — have been in the cast of Tetelestai over the course of its 41 years? This is actually the second time St. Francis Xavier Parish has hosted Tetelestai — the first time was in 1984. The stage will be set up Thursday evening in front of the altar (that evening Mass is moved to the Xavier Room), so Mass next weekend will look a little different! The set will be removed before the Life Teen Mass on Feb. 25.

There is no charge for the show, but free-will offerings will be accepted. Receptions will follow each performance in our church basement, and you’ll have an opportunity to meet the cast. For more information, please visit www.livethepassion.org.

Help is needed to park cars, pass out programs and count donations after each performance. Sign up here!