SOCIAL MINISTRIES
St. Paul
Catholic Parish Social Ministries provide a variety of social
activities that are designed to bring the parish family together on a
social basis to share the love of Christ and to enjoy being together.
You are encouraged to participate as your time and talents permit. To
volunteer or for more information call the contact person for the
individual event or call the rectory at 916-381-5200.
Appreciation Dinner
Christmas Bazaar
Cultural Events
Easter Bazaar
Fall Festival
Multi-Cultural Events Ministry
Mardi Gras
Mexican Dinner
Oktoberfest
Pancake Breakfasts
Religious Goods Store
White Elephant Sale
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Appreciation Dinner
An
annual night of appreciation for all who participate in our parish
community. All active in our various ministries and activities are
honored with a dinner and entertainment. For more information call
Lennie Heimericks, at 916-682-3932.
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Christmas Fair
An
annual event held each year in the parish hall, the
Christmas Fair offers gifts from church-sponsored groups. Crafts, jewelry, decorations, fabric art of all types, wearing
apparel, baked items and gifts of all kinds are offered.
All parishioners are invited to participate by donating something for
the bazaar, and by attending.
For additional information call the office at
381-5200.
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Easter Bazaar
Held just before Easter in the parish hall, the Easter Bazaar offers
Easter baskets and assorted craft items for sale to all.
If
you'd like to help in assembling and decorating the baskets and crafts,
or for more information about the Easter Bazaar call the office at 381-5200.
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Fall Festival
The Annual Fall Festival of St. Paul Catholic Church is traditionally
held the second weekend of September and is the main
fund-raiser for St. Paul and a major community activity.
We
offer two days of inclusive, multi-cultural food, fun, games,
entertainment, raffles, a wonderful silent auction of theme baskets, and
a funland for children.
To
volunteer to work at any of the Festival activities or for more
information, call Joe Monteagudo at 1-702-273-7111
or the office at 916-381-5200.
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Multi-Cultural Events Ministry
The Multi-Cultural Events
Ministry of St. Paul Parish comes together to promote awareness of our
cultural diversity and to celebrate our ethnic heritage. St. Paul
Catholic Church is blessed to have a rich multi-cultural history. We
promote our diversity through various collaborative events. This
Ministry was formed based on two Synod Pastoral Initiatives:
Synod Initiative #3: Collaborative Ministry and Shared
Responsibility
Synod Initiative #8: Cultural Diversity
Through our Ministry we
promote understanding of our diverse cultures, promote community-building
and encourage cooperative participation.
To volunteer to join our
Ministry call Guily Fontillas, Chairman,
at 916-362-7541,
or call the rectory office at 916-381-5200.
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Mardi Gras
The Mardi Gras
of St. Paul is held each year in the parish hall prior to the Lenten
season.
Parishioners
enjoy lots of food, drink and merriment. Zydeco music, dancing, and
crowning of Mardi Gras royalty round out the annual St. Paul Mardi Gras.
For more
information call the office at 916-381-5200.
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Oktoberfest
Dust off your
lederhosen, dig up your dirndl, and get ready to enjoy some old-word
Gemutlichkeit at the annual St. Paul Oktoberfest. Held in October most
years this event offers authentic German music and dancing for the entire
family. A hearty meal of German food is featured along with German beer.
Fun activities for kids and teens are offered as well.
For more information call
916-689-2943, or the rectory office at 916-381-5200,
after Masses on October 9th and 16th, or by emailing
oktoberfest@thegeisslers.com .
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Pancake Breakfasts
St. Paul
parishioners gather in the parish hall after the 9:00 am Mass on the
first Sunday of each month for a pancake breakfast sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus Council 6922. Join us to
share in our fun, food, and friendship.
It takes a lot
of work and dedication to plan, prepare, set up and cook for these
breakfasts, and the Social Ministry does a masterful job every month.
Volunteers are always needed and welcomed with open arms.
This is a
wonderful way to participate in our parish family - all are welcome.
For additional
information call Norv
Latreille (916) 363-0365 or Hank Morrow (916) 682-3971 or call
the rectory at
(916) 381-5200.
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Religious Goods Store
The religious
Goods Store, located in the main foyer at the west entrance of the
Church, is open for approximately fifteen to twenty minutes after all
Masses.
Religious
books, jewelry, and a variety of devotional and gift items are offered
at reasonable prices.
Volunteers are
always appreciated for the store. You may stop and visit after any Mass,
call Max or Irene Ingham at
689-2865
or call the office at 916-381-5200.
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White Elephant Sale
The annual
"White Elephant Sale" is the precursor to our great annual Festival.
Traditionally held during the last weekend of July, this sale offers
anything and everything your heart desires. Clothing, household goods,
books, decorative items, furniture, sporting goods, toys, anything you
need for your house, garden, or yard.
Workers are
always welcome not only at the sale itself but during the weeks before
as well. For more information or to volunteer call the office at
916-381-5200.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
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