From your senior warden:
Dear folks,
I’m writing to tell you more about Family Night, a fun evening of fellowship, games, and
auctions we are planning for September 21st, and to make a few requests.
I know that sounds way in the future, but there are many things we need to do to get ready for the evening, so we’re talking it up now.
The event will consist of a bunch of fun activities:
● Outside games for children plus a bouncy house
● Board games and card games provided by the parishioners—bring your favorite game and play with friends!
● A silent auction of items donated by parishioners
● A live dessert auction of baked goods donated by our parishioners
● Fried chicken plus potluck sides for dinner
● A cash/check wine bar and a mocktail bar
● A staffed nursery for the little ones
Proceeds from the auctions, the wine bar, and the mocktail bar will go to support the capital
campaign, so we can all participate in renewing love and renewing home. The rest of the
activities are all free!
Our first big request is for donations to the silent auction. You can donate an object, a service, a
work of art or craft—anything you might have to offer. We have already had donations of car
detailing, of a painting, of two cases of wine (thank, you Roger Schwenke!!), of needlework, of
jewelry, of a vintage mink coat, or tractor work, of a mountain-house stay—the variety is
awesome! (Note that if you donate something of significant monetary value, you can stipulate a
minimum bid.) We can take your donations anytime from now up to the week before the event
(Saturday, Sept 14). If you’re interested in donating and want more information, please contact
Mark Richardson or Stacie Court.
Our second big request is for donations of baked goods for the Dessert Auction. Cakes, cookies,
blondies, brownies, bars—whatever you can make, we can auction off! Obviously, you’ll want to
save making these for closer to the day of the event. But you can start perusing recipes any time!
Note: please remember we are a peanut-free parish.
Our third big request is for everyone who can to come in a St. Gregory the Great t-shirt and cap.
“Wait a minute,” you say. “Where do we get those?”
Glad you asked! Below this space you will find a QR code that will take you to a website where
t-shirts and caps with the capital campaign logo are available for purchase. These are quality
items at a fair price. Once you order and pay for your t-shirts and caps, they will arrive at the
church the week before Family Night. You’ll be able to pick up your items at the church on
Sunday, September 15 or anytime during the following week that the office is open and then
proudly wear them to Family Night. And you’ll have them to wear for many subsequent
occasions. Just be sure to order before August 30th, when the online shop will close down to give the manufacturers time to process the orders. Click here for the online shop! see below for QR code.
God's peace to you and yours,
Mark Richardson
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