Garage Sales

“I went to a garage sale.

 'How much for the garage?'

 'It's not for sale.'”—Steven Wright

Dear Parishioners:

There are many things for which Holy Spirit is known: our generosity to those in need, the welcoming and friendly parishioners…the charming personality of the pastor. I dare say that we are especially known for our garage sales. Through most of the summer there was at least a phone call a week to the parish office asking when garage sale is happening. As a sale approaches in the Fall and Spring, ninety percent of the calls are about the garage sale. On garage sale day, when I go over for the 8:30 am Mass, the people are lining up—rain or shine—sometime past the office door and even approaching the rectory driveway.

The Ladies Guild runs the garage sale. They also give generously from the proceeds of the garage sale to the parish. They purchased the new bell system so that Holy Spirit could ring out to the community again after the old system went silent. They have given generously to the Renovation Fund as we look to renovation and building. Though this is a Guild activity, the whole parish has an investment in it. The Garage Sale’s success reflects and benefits Holy Spirit Parish.

The Guild and I are asking for the help of parishioners who are not Guild members, especially some of the men and youth and young adults of the parish. We need people who can move larger items, carry boxes, etc.

Help is needed for the drop-off/set up days, this year Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. It is especially needed for the first day of the sale Thursday, October 29, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Help is also needed Friday October 30, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, and then with the take down after.

If you are able to help you can sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEA928A7FEC43-66628265-holy#/ or visit the parish website for the link.

For more information, please contact Mary Adams, msemancik7@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Rev. Charles F. Strebler

Pastor