Father Joe Schlafer with Tara Manning (Reservations Committee) and Sue Larkin (Raffles Committee) Are you in need of a vacation? Participate in the St. Joseph's Parish Party Sweepstakes and win the grand prize of a vacation for two in Las Vegas. Other prizes include a home decorating party for twelve at DiSalvo Galleries, an overnight stay at the Wingate Inn, a flat screen TV or a Sony Apple iPod. The sweepstakes tickets cost $5 each or 6 for $25 and have been mailed to all parishioners along with the invitation to the gala event to be held on Friday, November 17 at the Garden City Hotel. If you have not received your invitation or the tickets, please contact Sue Larkin at 697-5052.

You also have the opportunity 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. Cost is $100 per chance or three for $200. Drawing of raffle and sweepstakes winners will be held at the gala event. Winners need not be present.

The Committee urges you to call your friends, family and neighbors (especially new parishioners) and invite them to join you to an exquisite affair at the historic Garden City Hotel. Tables accommodate ten to fourteen people. Do not miss the opportunity to get reacquainted with old friends, to make new friends and to enjoy superb food and music. You will not only have an enjoyable evening but will also be supporting St. Joseph's human services programs targeted to help the poor in our neighboring communities, religious educational programs for our children and many other charitable activities. For reservations, contact Marie Ilardi (741-0562) or Tara Manning (742-0128).

Do not delay. Mail your reservation today and make sure to include your participation in the raffle and sweepstakes. Members of the Parish Party Committee will be available to assist you with the purchase of raffle and sweepstakes tickets and party reservations after all the Masses on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29.

The Committee is also seeking donations of items suitable for the Chinese Auction such as services by professionals, retail store gift certificates, electronics, collectables and gift items. 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. For all other information, please contact Kathy Billanti at 742-2991.