After all Masses August 19/20 there will be a display of handmade articles for sale such as nativity scenes, crucifixes, rosaries, and many more beautiful religious items. Because of conflict in the region, many Christian families in Bethlehem are struggling to make ends meet. Holy Land Gifts represent over 150 Christian families who make a living by selling traditional olivewood handcrafts and religious articles. When you purchase one of these beautiful gifts, you are helping artisans in the Holy Land provide for their families to live and work with dignity in a region fraught with tension. Thank you for supporting this project to keep the Christians present in the Holy Land.