If you’ve been looking for a fun event to celebrate the coming of spring, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Girouxville is welcoming you to its annual bazaar this weekend.
The bazaar will be held on April 12. Social committee chairperson Diane Blanchette says the bazaar committee and the parish’s team have organized a shindig that will be fun for the whole family.
“Come and join us at our Spring Bazaar for some good food, bingo, and kids’ games,” says Blanchette.
“There are great prizes to be auctioned off. And we think it’s time to get back to some good, old-fashioned family fun.”
The breathtaking church in Girouxville is a regional favourite, celebrating its 98th birthday this year. Blanchette says organizers are planning an even bigger celebration in two years when the parish reaches its 100th year in the area.
The bazaar will kick off at 10:10 am with Divine Mercy and will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Mass. Lunch will follow at noon, Blanchette says anyone wishing to attend the meal must book their lunch tickets by April 8 by contacting Diane at (780) 618-8207 or Karen at (780) 618-7297.
“The meal menu is beef on a bun, mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans, green salad, veggies and dip, pickles and cheese, and strawberry shortcake for dessert,” exclaims Blanchette.
“We also urge people to come for afternoon games, arrive by 1 p.m. to not miss out on the fun.”
The Spring Bazaar is a fundraiser for the parish. Blanchette says the money raised will go a long way to help operate the facility.
“Although there is a long list of repairs needed at the church, the funds raised from this bazaar will go into the regular monthly operating costs,” she says.
“With the cost of heating and power rising, the parish budget is stretched pretty thin these days,” she adds.
Blanchette says it has been a long, cold winter and everyone in the area is ready for spring. She’s hopeful people will want to come to spend some time with neighbours, celebrating the coming of the new season.
“People of all ages are encouraged to attend because there’s something for everyone,” says Blanchette.
“We’re hoping to have families with young kids attend to play the children’s games, which include Plinko and fish pond, to name just a couple.”
Emily Plihal
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