Knights of Columbus
St Joseph Council #9846, Port Moody

Raising of the Christmas Trees

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 • St. Joseph’s Parish, Port Moody

Brothers, families, and youth lifted the parish Christmas trees into place and prepared the sanctuary for Advent.

Our council gathered early to raise the parish Christmas trees. Crews organized teams for each location, leveled the bases, and guided the trunks upright. Many hands made light work, and the young helpers jumped in with enthusiasm.

All trees raised — unloading the last one from the trailer after the job was done.
All trees raised — unloading the last one from the trailer after the job was done.
Carrying trunks toward the church entrance together.
Carrying trunks toward the church entrance together.
Steadying a tree as it comes upright in the church.
Steadying a tree as it comes upright in the church.
Positioning the base before the lift.
Positioning the base before the lift.
Checking the tree bases before moving inside.
Checking the tree bases before moving inside.
Guiding the trunk carefully into the stand.
Guiding the trunk carefully into the stand.
Taking a quick break along the aisle and enjoying some great pizza.
Taking a quick break along the aisle and enjoying some great pizza.
Another pizza pause before tackling the next tall tree near the altar.
Another pizza pause before tackling the next tall tree near the altar.
Securing the tree with ropes and teamwork.
Securing the tree with ropes and teamwork.
Stepping back to check the vertical alignment.
Stepping back to check the vertical alignment.
Trimming branches for balance and shape.
Trimming branches for balance and shape.
Rotating the tree so the best side faces the pews.
Rotating the tree so the best side faces the pews.
Trees standing tall and fully decorated in the sanctuary.
Trees standing tall and fully decorated in the sanctuary.
Group smiles after a safe and steady lift.
Group smiles after a safe and steady lift.
Final cleanup with the trees raised in place.
Final cleanup with the trees raised in place.

Thank you to everyone who came out, lifted, guided, trimmed, and cleaned. The parish is ready to celebrate the season.

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