St. Mary’s Auxiliary will hold its 18^thAnnual Love Light tree lighting program on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5:45 p.m. The event will be held in St. Mary’s Atrium Lobby. Everyone is welcome. 

This year’s featured presenters will be the North Oconee High School Chorale under the direction of Renee Costigan, with Isabel Arenas presenting O Holy Night. The ceremony will also feature a guest appearance by Santa, who will be available for photos after the ceremony. Light refreshments will be served, and parking will be free for guests.

Love Lights is a year-round endeavor, raising money to support St. Mary’s Health Care System’s mission to be a compassionate and transformative presence in the community.

"Our Love Lights Tree is a beautiful way to start the holiday season while helping to advance St. Mary's Mission to be a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community," said this year's Love Lights chairperson, Judy Hubrich. "Over the years, we have raised tens of thousands of dollars for services such as St. Mary's Hospice and St. Mary's Children's Specialty Services, and honored or remembered thousands of people in our community. When people give to Love Lights, they really make a difference."

Gifts can be made in remembrance or in honor of family and friends; to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, or special occasions, and for special acknowledgment of a person or association. Donation levels start at $10 and can be made by calling St. Mary’s Foundation at 706.389.3926 or online at stmarysathens.org.