For young people in Middle Village and Whitestone, Advent was a time of preparation for the birth of Jesus, as well as a time for sharing their joy with those who are poor, lonely or in need. The combined youth ministries of Our Lady of Hope and Holy Trinity parishes with their leaders, Tom Lynch and Father Cezariusz Jastrzebski, sang Christmas carols at Whitestone Nursing Home. More than 50 kids from both groups visited with the elderly residents.