Brianne Bermel, Michelle Farkas, Liz McQuaid (V.P. Fundraising) and Monica Santel. Are you looking for an opportunity to practice charity - to practice love? St. Joseph's Parish Party Committee invites you to purchase chances to win a total of $15,000 in cash prizes. 5 big cash prizes: $5,000, $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000. Take one or more chances or split a chance and share the winnings. The raffle tickets have been mailed to all parishioners. If you have not received your tickets, please contact Sue Larkin at 697-5052. Cost is $100 per chance or three for $200. Drawing will be held at the party. Winners need not be present.

You can also contribute to charity by attending the gala event at the Garden City Hotel to be held on Friday, November 17. You will not regret it! Your participation will support St. Joseph's human services programs targeted to help the poor and the needy, religious educational programs for our children and many other charitable activities. As a bonus, the Parish Party Committee promises an outstanding evening with friends, family, neighbors, food, music and lots of fun. For reservations, contact Tara Manning at 742-0128.

Members of the Sweepstakes Committee- Moira Tener, Sue Larkin, Gerda Schoffelen and Vivian Tener The Committee is also seeking donations of items suitable for the Sweepstakes and Chinese Auction, such as services by professionals, retail stores gift certificates, electronics, collectables, gift items for all ages, and such. Please contact Vivian Tener at 747-5713 with your donations. Local businesses willing to support the parish programs are also invited to advertise in the Souvenir Journal. If you wish to place an ad, please contact Jack McGowan at 741-8420.