St. Joseph's Parish Party - It's Time To Mail Your Reservation

Father Joe Schlafer with Tara Manning (Reservations Committee) and Sue Larkin (Raffles Committee)

Father Joe Schlafer and the Parish Party Committee extend a warm invitation to all parishioners to attend the annual gala event to be held on Friday, November 17 at the Garden City Hotel. The invitations were mailed this week and the Committee continues working feverishly to make this year's event a successful and memorable one. Join in with your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a great evening! 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. For reservations, contact Marie Ilardi (741-0562) or Tara Manning (742-0128).

The Committee also offers you 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. The raffle tickets have been mailed to all parishioners and can also be purchased after all the Masses on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15. 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.

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. For all other information, please contact Kathy Billanti at 742-2991.