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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
Easter Bazaar
Fall Festival
Friendship Group
Mardi Gras
Maypole
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 in November of each year in the social 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 Alicia Weis at 714-6332 or 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 Alicia Weis at
714-6332 or 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 Roland or Bernadette Delmendo at 916-689-0877 or the
office at 381-5200.
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Friendship Group
This group
meets on the second Monday of the month at 12:00 noon for a potluck
luncheon in the Church Social Hall, followed by Bingo. It is open to all parishioners.
The Friendship
Group also arranges bus trips to Reno for gambling and fun. For details
call Gordon Grimes at 916-689-6832 or call the 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 Rose Malone at 916-362-4555.
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Maypole
The crowning of the Virgin Mary
takes place on the first Sunday in May each year. The ceremony is
traditionally held on the first Sunday in May at the 11
am Mass.
Children of all ages are encouraged to bring flowers
for a procession to honor the Blessed Mother. The procession starts
at the parish hall and proceeds
into the church.After Mass at noon there
is a Living Rosary, May Pole Dance and
other fun activities by the parish
hall.
Food, drinks, and fun are
available.This is
a wonderful way for our parish families to celebrate Mary's
Special Day!
For more
information call Rose Malone at 916-362-4555.
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Mexican Dinner
The annual St.
Paul Mexican Dinner is one of our most popular family events and is a sell-out
every year. Wonderful food, good company, and great entertainment.
For more information,
call Leo Callo at 858-0830 or the office at 831-5200.
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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 each
year 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.
To volunteer to
help at this event or for more information call Annette Geissler at
916-689-2943 or call the rectory at 916-381-5200.
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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. 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. Here are a
couple of ways you can volunteer to help:
- If you'd
like to help in the kitchen preparing and cooking the breakfast call
Beky Sliwa at 688-5447.
- If you'd
like to help decorate the tables, set up serving stations, or
perform hosting duties call the office at 916-381-5200.
This is a
wonderful way to participate in our parish family - all are welcome.
For additional
information call Don or 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 Tony Basquez at
916-381-1365.
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
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