St. Pius pageant: An angelic portrayal of the Nativity, despite a balky camel

The Three Wise Men, from left, Lucas Coleman, 7; G.G. Kalapir, 9, and Chris Silk, 9, navigate the "camel" into the St. Pius X School auditorium for Saturday's performance of the Christmas pageant. Fairfield CT 12/15/12 Photo: Meg Barone

Caroline Marcus, left, 7, and Emma Johnson, 8, get ready back stage for the St. Pius X School Christmas pageant last Saturday. They were among the girls portraying angels in the Nativity performance. Fairfield CT 12/15/12 Photo: Meg Barone

Lily Williams, Emily Smith and Kimberly Barnett, all 12, not only performed mutliple roles in the St. Pius Christmas pageant, but also babysat for the younger performers during rehearsals and worked back stage, earning the three of them a service award from St. Pius Church. Fairfield CT 12/15/12 Photo: Meg Barone

An angelic choir sings Saturday during the St. Pius X School Christmas pageant, as a prop donkey awaits his scene. Fairfield CT 12/15/12 Photo: Meg Barone

Performers in the St. Pius X School Christmas pageant were served up some restorative treats following the Saturday evening performance. Fairfield CT 12/15/12 Photo: Meg Barone