(ANS – Port Chester) – Over the weekend of 16–17 May 2026, the parish of St John Bosco in Port Chester, NY, welcomed hundreds of parishioners, families and visitors for the staging of “María Auxiliadora: El Musical”, an original Catholic musical presented by the parish’s young people and Lucas 4-18 Producciones. The musical was performed three times over the weekend, beginning on Saturday evening after Mass and continuing with two performances on Sunday. Each performance brought the parish community together in a joyful celebration of faith, music, theatre and devotion to Mary Help of Christians during the month traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Inspired by Salesian spirituality and the maternal presence of Mary Help of Christians, the musical explored themes that many young people face today. These included anxiety, fear of the future, friendship, trust in God and the importance of faith in difficult times. Through original songs, acting, choreography and heartfelt narration, the show conveyed a message of hope and reminded the audience that God and Mary accompany us at every stage of life. What made the show particularly meaningful was the involvement of the parish’s young people themselves. Teenagers and young adults dedicated months of rehearsals and preparations to bring the musical to life, using their artistic talents as a form of evangelisation and communion.
