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St James Fete 2023 – A Message from Fr Jude

Our recent Fete was a resounding success.  We give thanks to God for watching over us last weekend as we gathered to celebrate community at our annual Fete.

We are very happy and proud to say that St James Fete 2023 was a great success.  It was, truly speaking, an event generating a wonderful community spirit. Prior to the Fete, the generosity of our schools, parishioners and well-wishers was amazing, as they responded to the Fete Committee’s various appeals for donations of different things. There were also offers of help and pledges of prayers.

Many volunteers turned up on the day before the Fete to help set up.  On the day of the Fete, everyone involved was in high spirits, showing much enthusiasm and exhibiting lots of energy.

The atmosphere of excitement was palpable. God favoured us with favourable weather once again which contributed greatly to the day.

In terms of fundraising the Fete and Raffle looks healthy and results will be shared as soon as all is finalised.

To Kevin Lloyd our Fete Coordinator and the Committee I would like to say a big THANK YOU for your time, meticulous planning and hard work.  To the many volunteers, those who provided entertainment, our sponsors, our schools and parishioners, I say thank you!  Without your help we would have been struggling.  To those who joined us on the day thank you so much and I hope you had fun.

St James, you truly are a marvellous witness of missionary discipleship and demonstrate your commitment to living out of our mission as a faith-filled, welcoming and caring community.

Fr Jude Pirotta mssp

 

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St James Parish Fete:

All welcome. This is a fun filled day filled open to everyone, so bring your family and friends along to enjoy the day. There will be food, rides, laser tag, dunking machine, Vietnamese dragon dance (12pm) karate demo (1pm) live music and all the usual stalls such as white elephant, Devonshire Tea, Spinning Wheel, Pick-a-Box, Coin Toss, Show Bags, Fairy Floss, Snow Cones, and a couple of new ones – cup cakes and Sri Lankan sweets.

Appeal for Helpers:
We do not have enough helpers and are desperate for more people to volunteer and get involved. Helpers are needed to set up between 4pm-7pm Friday and 7am-10am Saturday and to pack up 4pm-7pm Saturday. We are also short of helpers on the stalls. Please leave your name in the Narthex if you can help – no special training required.

Wrist Bands: Wristbands are available after Mass for $35 (or $45 on the day itself). These wristbands provide unlimited rides, a sausage, a drink, and a donut.

Cake Kits: If you can bake a cake or slice for the Cake Stall, please take a cake kit after Mass. Cakes can be dropped off after 2:30pm on the Friday or Saturday morning.

Craft Stall: Donations of new items and hand-made items for the craft stall can be dropped off at the fete table in the Narthex or at the Paulist Centre foyer during the week.

Plants and 2nd Hand Items: Donations for the white elephant, toys and book stalls can be dropped off behind the church (strictly no mattresses, electrical items, clothing or large furniture).

Mass Times: On the day of the Fete, there will be no 9am morning Mass or any Reconciliations. The evening Mass will be at the regular time of 6pm.

 

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Helpers Needed:

Parishioners are needed to help at the fete. If you are able to help, please leave your details on a Volunteer’s Form available in the Narthex. An indication of your support and availability will greatly assist the Organising Committee.

Baristas are required to operate the coffee machine. Please let us know via the Volunteer’s form if you can help.

Plants, 2nd hand books, toys and items for the White Elephant Stall can be dropped off behind the church from Sat 30 Sept (strictly NO mattresses, electrical items, clothing or large furniture). Where possible please label plants with the name of the plant.

St James Parish Raffle:

Tickets for the annual Parish Raffle will be available to take home to sell amongst family and friends or to buy on the spot after Mass starting this weekend 23/24 Sept. Tickets are $5 each of 5 tickets for $20 and drawn at the Fete.

Prizes:

1st – Electric Scooter.
2nd – NEON Nintendo Switch Console.
3rd – Overnight Accommodation Werribee Mansion.
4th – Massage Werribee Mansion Day Spa.
5th – Lego Collectable.

 

St James Parish Raffle:

Tickets for the annual Parish Raffle will be available to take home to sell amongst family and friends or to buy on the spot after Mass next weekend 23/24 Sept. Tickets are $5 each of 5 tickets for $20 and drawn at the Fete.

Prizes:

1st – Electric Scooter.
2nd – NEON Nintendo Switch Console.
3rd – Overnight Accommodation Werribee Mansion.
4th – Massage Werribee Mansion Day Spa.
5th – Lego Collectable.

 

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Parish Fete – Sat 21 Oct

This year the Parish Fete will be on Saturday 21 October. Mark your calendars and get ready for a vibrant community gathering and essential fundraiser for our parish.

All the usual stalls will be there and a couple of new ones. You can start getting your donations of plants, 2nd hand items, books, hand-made crafts, and fresh vegies ready. We will let you know when and where we need them.

A couple of volunteers are needed as stall co-ordinators to oversee a stall on Fete Day. If you are interested taking on one of these rewarding roles, please contact Kevin on 0439 314 572.

 

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I experienced on the day of the Fete, something I’ve never experienced before. I experienced Christ in all of us. It was a day where there was an immense feeling of joy where just for a moment, time, space, and the world didn’t matter, what mattered was God and the love of God. The love he has for his children and how he wants us ever so much to know he loves us. I really didn’t think at the time leading up to the day that such a love could be experienced and felt but I thought it was important for you to hear, that Christ is working for us. He’s in us always and working miracles in our lives daily and when we give him permission to, he shows out in the most wonderful ways imaginable.

On this day, I felt a sense of community and as though God was finally calling us and making it clear to us, that that is what its all about. That’s our purpose in life, our mission here in this world… to help one another, to love one another, to preach the message of Christ to others and most importantly, to be united, as one in heart, one mind, one soul and one body.

Sarkis—Parishioner

 

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Parish Fete Results

The 2022 Parish Fete was a great success with so many people joining in on the day.

After expenses, $31,700 was raised which will go towards paying off the church renovations.

Thank you to all the helpers, those who donated goods and supported the Fete in different ways and everyone who came on the day!

Kevin Lloyd
Fete Coordinator

 

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St James Fete – What a Success!

Our Fete last weekend was a resounding success! It was truly speaking of a community event, generating a wonderful community spirit.

Thank you to all who supported the day. You could hear screams of joy (or were they terror?) by children (and adults) enjoying the thrill of the Cha-Cha and other novelty rides.

Serious foodies queed up to a variety of tasty food.  Our priests and teachers prepared to be dunked by a zealous and unsympathetic crowd of students and parishioners. As one excited and weary child commented: “It was a day I’ll never forget!”.

Many thanks are due to our loving and caring God, Kevin Lloyd our Fete Coordinator, the Fete Committee, our Parish Schools, Principals, staff and families. The many generous volunteers, wonderful sponsors and the Parish community for their support.

Thank you for attending and supporting the day.

 

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Everyone is invited to the Fete on Saturday 5 November between 10am and 4pm. Bring your family and friends along for a fun-filled community day where you can pick up a bargain and support our parish.

Wrist Bands are on sale after all weekend Masses and from the Paulist Centre on Tues 01 Nov between 10am and 2pm. A Wrist Band gives you unlimited rides, a sausage, a drink and a donut. The cost is $35 before the day of the Fete (non refundable) and $42 on the day of the Fete.

There will be rides – Cha Cha, Giant Slide, etc, Balloon Man (11am to 2pm), Dunking Machine, Karate Demo 11:30am, food galore – BBQ, Vietnamese chicken, Samoan supper, children’s activities – making badges, candles and potions. Your favourite stalls, Devonshire  Tea, Spinning Wheel, Pick-a-Box, Coin Toss, Show Bags, Fairy Floss, Snow Cones and more can’t be missed.

Your assistance is still required to make the Fete a success.

Cake Kits can be collected after Mass if you can bake a cake or slice for the Fete.

Cakes and fresh produce (fruit and veg) can be dropped off at the Paulist Centre from 2:30pm on Friday or on the morning of the Fete.

People good with their hands can donate one of their creations for the craft stall.

Donations of new items and hand made items for the craft stall can be dropped off at the Paulist Centre on Tuesday 01 Nov between 10am and 2pm or the Friday before the Fete (Fri 03 Nov).

Green fingers are asked to pot a plant and drop it off behind the church.

We still need more 2nd hand items for the white elephant, book and toy stalls. Now is the time to get rid of those unwanted items that someone else can make use of.

Helpers are needed setting up between 4pm and 7pm Friday and 7am and 10am Saturday and packing up from 4pm Saturday. Many hands make light work and any assistance would be appreciated.

Mass Times: There will be no 9:00am morning Mass or any Reconciliations on the day of the Fete. The evening vigil Mass will be at the normal time of 6pm.

 

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St James Parish Fete

The Parish Fete is on Sat 05 Nov.

Helpers: More volunteer helpers are needed at the Fete to assist in one of the stalls, setup/packup, serve food or Devonshire tea, kitchen duties, carparking attendant, etc.   Please complete a Helpers Form in the Narthex if you can offer a few hours to help.

Barista: Experienced Baristas are needed to operate the Coffee Machine. Please contact Kevin on 0439 314 572 or fill in a Helpers Form if you can help.

2nd Hand Items: 2nd hand White Elephant items, books and toys can be dropped off behind the church (strictly no mattresses, electrical items, clothing or large furniture).

Plants can be dropped off with 2nd hand items

Fresh Produce can be dropped off the day before or the day of the Fete

Craft Items: if you are gifted making things with your hands, it would be appreciated if you could make some items for the Craft Stall.

Cake Kits and Ride Wrist Bands will be available after Masses 22/23 and  29/30 Oct ).

 

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Due to availability of rides

the St James Parish Fete will now be held on

Saturday 5 November 2022.  

Prizes: Local businesses and parishioners are needed to sponsor the fete or donate vouchers or new prizes for the spinning wheel or silent auction.  Please contact Kevin on 0439 314 572 if you can help.

Helpers: Many volunteer helpers are needed on the day to assist in one of the stalls, setup/packup, serve food or Devonshire tea, kitchen duties, car parking attendant, etc.   Please complete a Helpers form in the Narthex if you can offer a few hours to help.

2nd Hand Items: Sellable 2nd hand white elephant items, books and toys can be dropped off behind the church (strictly no mattresses, electrical items, clothing or large furnitures).

Plants can be dropped off with 2nd hand items.

Fresh Produce can be dropped off the day before or the day of the fete

Cake Kits and Ride Wrist Bands will be available after Masses on the 22/23 Oct and  29/30 Oct (new dates).

 

 

 

 

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