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SAINT JAMES CHURCH, LITITZ
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2009
Till the 2009 Christmas Bazaar?
Nov. 20, 4:00 - 8:00 PM Nov. 21, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Extra copies of the Shopping
List are in the Narthex.
Please bring items to Our Lady’s Ctr. or parish office.
Is that possible? Our bazaar needs many hands, especially in the craft room. Why not commit to one or two meetings a month? Our group meets Monday evenings from 7:00 till 9:00 and Thursday mornings from 10:00 till 12:00
We also have a donation of a partially finished needlepoint of a Christmas tree which needs to be finished. Please call if interested.
We would welcome any donations of:
*Christmas fabric
*polyfill
*clear mini lights
* used regular light bulbs
If you have any questions, please call:
Gerri Rottkamp 665-4641 Trish Link 626-2142
Marilyn Sedlak 626-5383 Rose Connelly 627-0544
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Crafters Wanted
Monday nights added. Please come to glue, cut, paint or sew, with lots of fellowship included. Our bazaar needs many hands, especially in the craft room. Why not commit to one or two meetings a month? Our group meets Monday evenings from 7:00 till 9:00 and Thursday mornings from 10:00 till 12:00. As usual home workers are welcome to pick up a project.
We would welcome any donations of:
Christmas fabric
polyfill
If you have any questions, please call:
Gerri Rottkamp 665-4641 Trish Link 626-2142
Marilyn Sedlak 626-5383 Rose Connelly 627-0544 |
¶GIFT BASKET RAFFLE¶
Our parishioners have been extremely generous and creative when it comes to theme baskets for the bazaar. Please consider donating a completed theme basket. Ideas would be a golf basket, soccer basket, movie night, perfume/powder/lotions, candles, chocolates, teas, etc. If you would like to donate new items relating to a theme, we will incorporate them into a basket that we design ourselves. Please call Luba Irwin at 627-4925 if you have any questions. |
¶SILENT AUCTION¶
HOW IT WORKS: The Silent
Auction is held during the two
days of the bazaar. Items are donated and displayed for shoppers to see and bid on. Each item has a bid sheet, with a minimum bid. Bidding continues until closing on Saturday, when the high bidder "wins" the item for the amount they have bid. We are currently accepting donations for the Silent Auction. Some suggestions:
*Original artwork (yours or someone else's), prints or reproductions—Once again, this year we would like to showcase our St. James artists.
*Restaurant Gift Certificates—Purchase and donate for the auction or solicit your favorite restaurant to donate the certificate.
*Household items—Purchase and donate or "re-gift" a new item for auction, such as an espresso machine, lamp, flatware, crystal, stemware, accent table, outside statue, set of pots, etc.!
*For business owners—Your products or services may be showcased and bids taken.
*Culinary Creations—Is your talent found in the kitchen? Do you have a special dish or dessert that everyone looks forward to at special times of the year? Offer it for auction! We have auctioned cookies, cakes, other desserts, and dinners for 6 or 8.
*Wine—We will be creating wine baskets for auction using your donations of wine and accessories such as glass markers, wine glasses, etc.
*Donate your time and talent in service, such as tutoring, music lessons, art lessons, handyman services, Christmas gift wrapping, cleaning, etc. The possibilities are endless!
The Silent Auction has been successful in previous years because of the kind generosity of so many parishioners and friends. It is helpful if you provide the retail price and a suggested minimum bid. If you have something to donate or additional ideas, or if you would like to help, please contact Fran Bingham at 627-0595 or cnfbing@dejazzd.com. Repeat donors are welcome! |
¶RELIGIOUS GIFTS¶
Donations of new or gently used Catholic or Christian gifts, such as statues, plaques, advent wreaths, nativity sets, medals, musical globes, pictures, inspirational note cards or calendars are needed for the bazaar. Please bring them to the bazaar box in Our Lady’s Center. Thank you! Also, we are in need of one more co-chairperson - So far it is Maureen FitzGerald, Phyllis Schwartz, and Meg FitzGerald...Come join the fun! |
¶GRAB BAG¶
As you spot end-of-summer bargains, keep the Christmas Bazaar Grab Bag in mind. Small items are perfect for the $1 grab bag, such as flip-flops, table cloths, candles, golf balls/tees, jewelry, socks, note pads, etc. You may be able to find school supplies on sale, such as pens, highlighters, picture folders, etc. Please mark the items for Grab Bag and leave in the parish office or bazaar box in Our Lady’s Center. Thank you! |
¶CHINESE AUCTION¶
Our parishioners have been extremely generous and creative when it comes to theme baskets for the bazaar. Please consider donating a completed theme basket. It may be as large or small as you like and in any type of container you like—or we can supply that. Ideas would be a golf basket, soccer basket, movie night, perfume/powder/lotions, candles, chocolates, teas, etc. If you would like to donate new items relating to a theme, we will incorporate them into a basket that we design ourselves. Gift Baskets may be brought to the parish office or the bazaar area in Our Lady’s Center. Please call Luba Irwin at 627-4925 if you have any questions or if you need the items picked up. |
¶FISH BOWL¶
You remember this area—25 cents will get you a ticket with a number to match for the many prizes parishioners donate If you win, you will hear the jingle bells go off! New prizes are needed which range from $10 to $15. Some suggestions would be a toy truck, a game, small appliance, child’s craft project, outdoor light set, etc. Please drop them off in the office or Our Lady’s Center. Thank you! |
¶CRAFTS / FLORALS¶
Florals is in dire need of an electric skillet to melt glue. They would also welcome angels, snowmen, wreaths, Santa’s, etc.
The Crafters are in need of Christmas fabric, felt in white and cream, light bulbs, mini lights (35 set), and jars of tacky white glue.
With just 3 full weeks until the bazaar, we could sure use more elves in our workshop! Please come to the Craft Room (behind OLC) Monday evenings from 7:00-9 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 10 a.m.-Noon. Please contact Gerri at 665-4641 if you have any questions. |
¶CHILDREN'S BAZAAR¶
We are Looking for a Few Good Carpenters!
If you are looking for ways to help with St. James’ annual Christmas Bazaar but cannot volunteer for the weekend of the bazaar, we have a job for you!!
We are looking for adult and teen elves to help us build gingerbread houses for the Children’s Bazaar in November. We are going to assemble the gingerbread houses on Sunday, November 15, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Our Lady’s Center. The houses will then be decorated by the children during the Christmas Bazaar.
You may volunteer for all or part of the workshop. To sign up, please call Anne Orlandi at 626-1832.
In other Children’s Bazaar Buzz -
Wish list items needed: Lollipops, beads or "gems," snack-size wrapped candy, new games, stickers, balls, trading cards, new stuffed animals, etc. Please call Aimee Taylor at 627-0388 with any questions. |
¶BAKE SALE¶
Cookie trays will be made up on November 19 in Our Lady's Center. Please drop off 2 or 3 dozen of your favorite cookies in the kitchen outside Our Lady's Center anytime before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Please call Mary Ann Harpst at 627-2584 if you have any questions. |
¶BAZAAR SOUP¶
Items needed are soup meat, canned or juiced tomatoes, frozen or canned corn, onions, peas, and carrots. Call Mary Ann Smith at 626-6656 with any questions. |
¶STUDENT VOLUNTEERS¶
Attention 7th & 8th Graders—Please call or email the Religious Ed. office to sign up to help with this year's Christmas Bazaar to earn Church Service hours for Confirmation. |
¶WHITE ELEPHANT¶
Bring items labeled “White Elephant” to St. James Hall beginning November 2. We need clean (and in working order and with all the pieces)—books, games, household items, curtains/drapes, jewelry, small appliances, toys, small furniture items only, etc.
NO clothing, appliances, large furniture or anything that needs repair! |
¶RAFFLE¶
Wouldn’t you like to win $1,000 or an HD TV!? How about a handmade quilt, or a rocking chair, or an Andy Smith print? Turn in your Christmas Bazaar Raffle tickets and you will have many chances to win one of these wonderful prizes. Your raffle ticket stubs and check (or cash) may be mailed to the church office or dropped in the collection basket at Mass. We also have extra tickets available in the parish office. Thank you very much! |
¶KNITTERS¶
If you like to knit and enjoy good company, you are welcome to attend our Thursday Morning Knitting Workshops at 10:00 until 12 Noon in Room 102. Look for our many beautiful handmade hats, scarves, gloves, etc. at the Christmas Bazaar. Please call if you have any questions—Lois Broderick at 627-2012. |
¶GRANDMA'S ATTIC¶
Grandma's Attic Treasures has a room of its own (classroom) - just like the real Grandma's attic, but without the cobwebs! These antiques, collectibles, and other previously-owned treasures will be available for bid during the bazaar, just like the Silent Auction items.
We are currently accepting donations . . . Some suggestions are depression glass, re-gifts, collector's items and collections, vintage jewelry or dolls, dishes and serving pieces, handmade crafts and quilted pieces, classic toys, sewing machines, tools, etc.
This area is also in need of people to help clean, price, and catalog the items coming in. Please call Georgia Loder at 665-0765 if you can help or if you have any questions. |
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