Please join us this Saturday, December 6 from 9am to 5pm for Saint John School’s annual holiday market, filled with everything you need for Christmas: freshly cut trees from Wilson Farm, custom decorated wreaths, boxwoods and roping, delicious homemade baked goods, a Toy Raffle with this year’s hottest toys, “Kids Corner Boutique” and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus! Red and White Poinsettias will be available at Trees & Trimmings this year. They are as lovely as ever, and no preorders needed. Looking for a large tree this Christmas? (above our typically stocked 5-10′ trees) – Please contact outdoor Chair, Brian Loftus: loftusbjp@gmail.com for assistance in placing a special order from Wilson Farm for your space.
Our fresh and beautiful Advent Wreaths will be available for purchase on the first weekend of Advent. Saturday, November 29th, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday, November 30th, after the 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Masses. No preorder necessary!
One of Trees & Trimmings favorite traditions is Santa’s Bakeshop. Please consider contributing to this great tradition & fundraiser by baking any of the following: Christmas cut-out cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, fudge,
peppermint bark and more. If you have questions, please contact Julie LaValle jdestino71@aol.com or Amy Baughman aebaughman@yahoo.com. Please drop off all treats at Philbin Hall on Friday, December 5! Thank you!
“Angel of the Waters” a signed, framed print by former Saint John parishioner E. Joseph Fontaine, will be our showcase raffle item this year. Tickets will be available after select Masses later this month and at Trees & Trimmings on Saturday December 6 until 4:00 p.m. Please contact Christina McCormick at chmcc94@gmail.com with questions.
Questions about Trees & Trimmings or for volunteer opportunities, please contact Marie Carroll at carroll.marie@yahoo.com or Tricia Parmele at tricia.parmele@verizon.net
