St. Benedict
Cathedral
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Meet the Fun Raising Committee
SEPTEMBER 2020
Building Essential Parish Family Ties
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n everyone’s life, at one time or another, there is a fundraising committee that we serve, or to which we contribute. But here at St. Ben’s, we dropped the “d” and have an active Fun Raising Committee that makes sure there are fun events for all ages in our parish family. Patti Hall chairs the committee, and even though COVID-19 restrictions put a halt to our gatherings, she turned to email to stay connected to others and see how they were faring. At this point, it is hoped that activities can continue the rest of the year. All ages truly are considered when the Fun Raising Committee plans events. In the past year, for example, we had a bowling night, Advent craft events after Mass invited parking lot parties that included hula hoops everyone to decorate cookies and create and food trucks, and a movie night. There other Christmas items. was an Advent crafts party for families after Mass. The Pickle Ball League proved to be very popular, as was Swing Dancing. “We have about a dozen to two dozen on the committee,” Patti says. “We plan a little bit of everything. Some have younger kids, and some older. We have older members who plan activities for that group. It’s kind of nice. Different people on the committee take on their events. Everyone doesn’t have to be in everything.” And while “fun” is indeed in the committee’s name, there is much more going on with the activities. By bringing us together at different events throughout the year, our parish members can become more of a parish family. continued on page 2
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