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More than 40 children of Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Agnes parish presented a spectacular Christmas pageant at St. Agnes Church Saturday evening/. Religious education coordinator Mary McKelvey expressed he thanks to all the parents of the young stars for their continued support of the religious education program, along with her thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it happen, including Karen Garbayo, Mariclaire Chesek and Mary Barrett, along with Musical Director Courtney Grogan who provided both musical and vocal talents. But two of the actors, Danica and Harry Murtha, who portrayed an angel and a shepherd in the story of Christmas,, stopped to accept the congratulations and praise of ardent supporters Kathleen Sweeney and Shirley Graziano. St. Agnes Church was filled with supporters of the children who participated in the program with the support and praise of pastor the Rev. Jarlath Quinn, and parochial vicar the Rev. Gene Vavrick.