Our Annual Parish Bazaar Returns Labor Day Weekend!
For generations, our Annual Parish Bazaar has been one of the most cherished traditions of Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish. It is far more than a weekend of food, games, and entertainment. It is an expression of who we are as a parish family. Stewardship means offering God not only a portion of our treasure, but also our time and talents. Each year, the Bazaar gives every one of us the opportunity to put that stewardship into action while strengthening the mission of our parish for generations to come.
Mark your calendars now for Labor Day Weekend, September 3–5, and invite your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join us for three days of delicious food, exciting games, live music, carnival rides, fellowship, and fun for all ages.
Every dollar raised helps support the mission and ministries of Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish and Notre Dame Catholic Schools.
I would like to personally invite every parishioner to become part of this year's Bazaar. Whether you have volunteered faithfully for decades or have never helped before, there is a place for you. One of the greatest gifts you can offer our parish is your time. Behind every meal served, every game supervised, every raffle ticket sold, every smiling welcome, and every joyful memory is a volunteer who chose to serve. Volunteering is also one of the best ways to build friendships, welcome new parishioners, and experience the joy of working side by side in service of Christ and His Church.
This year, our greatest need is for donations to our Basket Raffle. Year after year, it is one of the most popular attractions of the entire weekend, drawing hundreds of visitors who eagerly purchase tickets for the chance to win creative and beautifully assembled baskets. Every basket donated helps make the Bazaar more successful while directly supporting the ministries that serve our parish family throughout the year.
Imagine what our Basket Raffle could become if every household in our parish donated just one themed basket!
I hope every family, parish ministry, business, and organization will consider participating. A basket does not need to be elaborate or expensive to make a tremendous impact. Family game nights, movie nights, children's activities, coffee lovers, sports fans, Italian dinners, bakers, gardeners, pet lovers, barbecue enthusiasts, seasonal décor, local favorites, homemade specialties, and gift card collections are just a few possibilities. Every basket, regardless of its size or value, is a meaningful gift that helps advance the mission of our parish. We also gratefully welcome donations of gently used household items for our Trinkets & Treasures sale. Donation information can be found elsewhere in this week's bulletin.
If you are able to volunteer, I encourage you to sign up today by visiting: marymotherofoursavior.s.gy/bazaar
As we prepare for this year's Bazaar, I ask every parish family to prayerfully consider three simple ways you can help: donate one basket, volunteer for one shift, and invite one family to join us for the weekend. Together, those three simple acts of generosity will help make our 2026 Annual Parish Bazaar one of the most joyful, welcoming, and successful celebrations in our parish's history.
Thank you for believing in the mission of Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish and for the many ways you continue to share your time, talent, and treasure. I look forward to celebrating with you Labor Day Weekend!
Your Servant in Christ,
Father Jason C. Hage, Pastor
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Mary, Mother of Our Savior, pray for us!