St Mary's Church
St. Mary
Church of the Seven Dolors
of the Blessed Virgin
Valmeyer, Illinois

Church Picnic

Sunday, September 20
St. Mary Catholic Church &
St. John United Church of Christ

Basket of apples

Shift Sign-Up

Remember the best church picnics from your childhood? The food, the games, the socializing? As our town gathers together, please share your talents and sign up to work. Ask a friend to work with you for double the fun.

Any questions? See St. Mary Co-Chair Penny Heusohn.

Rummage and antique items

Silent Auction

Think about what new or antique items you can donate for the picnic’s biggest fundraiser.

Donated services and gift certificates are also welcome. We also need donations for our Cookie of the Month, Soup of the Month, and Twelve Months of Blessings.

If you have connections with a local business, we appreciate your help in securing items for the auction.

Be sure to add what you plan to donate to the sign-up sheet in the gathering area. Any questions? See Zoe Ann.

Soup pot
Basket of knitting supplies

Altar Sodality Baskets

Choose a theme and stock a basket with items totaling $20.

Basket ideas include seasonal items, home goods, kitchen items, outdoor gear, family fun, kid’s activities, and pampering items such as bath products, candles, and scents.

Not feeling creative? Donate money and we will create a basket for you. Any questions? See Karen Limestall.

Basket of homemade sausage

Country Store

Store favorites are homegrown fresh and canned fruits and vegetables; homemade jellies, jams, and sausage; and homemade crafts such as embroidery, quilting, sewing, and woodworking.

Any questions? See Bobbie Klinkhardt.

Quilting and handmade crafts
Children at the picnic

Kids’ Games

We need prizes for games and grab bags, especially items priced $4 to $6 to serve as larger prizes.

Any questions? See Penny Heusohn or Stephanie Shields.

Bake sale table

Bake Sale and Dessert Stand

Bakers! Think about which signature desserts you will make. We need cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies—and especially pies.

Any questions? See Mary Wuertz.

Happiness is homemade
Thank you

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