2023 St. Agnes Christmas & Craft Bazaar
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November 3, 2023, 9:00 AM - November 4, 2023, 3:00 PM
PLEASE JOIN US THIS YEAR FOR THE
ST. AGNES 31st CHRISTMAS AND CRAFT BAZAAR!
PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME AND NEEDED. The Bazaar is a large parish fundraiser, and funds are used to carry out our mission in the parish and our charitable activities and outreach in the Brown County community.
UNIQUE OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
New this year is a holiday mulling spice made from a special blend of spices exclusively for St. Agnes and created by Nashville Spice Co. downtown Nashville, IN.Be sure to stop by the Christmas and Craft Bazaar and taste our very own mulling spice, then stock up for Christmas gifts!
Some of the other New items include:
Bird Seed Ornaments Pocket Angels
CHRISTMAS GIFT SALES AND DECORATIONS: We have a wide variety of items for sale at the bazaar, including, figurines, jewelry, wallets, accessories, bird feeders, and household goods. You will enjoy browsing the unique gift offerings and get a jumpstart in finding the perfect gift in a wide range of prices. A great place for young children to shop for their family.
SILENT AUCTION OF DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREES AND GIFT BASKETS: Our themed GIFT BASKETS come in a variety of sizes and a wide range of values. The baskets are suitable to put directly under the tree as a gift, with no additional work of wrapping, or to use as a hostess gift at your holiday gatherings. Our creative parishioners always have great ideas for a theme and fill the baskets with wonderful gifts. Basket themes have included food items, such as chocolate candy, coffee, cocoa, tea, wine, and fireside holiday snacks. Other themes have included TV or movie characters, Indiana University and Purdue spirit, holiday décor, welcome new baby, gardening, crafts, tools, cooking and baking and other hobby interests.
Our unique TABLETEOP CHRISTMAS TREES are great decorating pieces for people with small spaces, elderly in assisted living, offices, children’s party or room, dorm rooms, hearth or mantle décor or that niche where you want to add some holiday spirit. Bidding closes at 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 4, and highest bidders will be notified by phone. We will also have a buy-now price on all items. Free baskets to fill or trees to decorate for the silent auction will be distributed to parishioners after all the masses on the weekend of September 16-17, on a first-come basis. We will have samples of creative ideas you can use for your basket or tree, but feel free to use your imagination and surprise us with a new idea. You may also use your own tree, basket or an attractive container that fits with your theme.
PATTY’S PAPER CRAFTS: Our Patty’s Paper Pals parish group creates unique décor items and favors for your holiday table – candy filled items, curvy boxes, lighted decorated bottles, centerpieces, gift card holders, stocking stuffers, greeting cards, calendars and many more unique decorations and gifts. Included with your usual favorites, new selections are added yearly.
CHRISTMAS HANDMADE DECORATIONS: New this year, the Guild will be working in teams to create one of a kind Christmas decorations and gifts. You won’t be able to find these items anywhere but at the St. Agnes Bazaar. Return to FaceBook often to see updates as we complete our crafting.
HOMEMADE FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS:
RAFFLE OF QUEEN-SIZE QUILT – Anyone looking at old quilt patterns would be justified in thinking that quilters were the first abstract artists. While a Tulip Block does indeed resemble a tulip and the Tall Pine Tree Block brings to mind a pine tree, it is a bit of a stretch to find a Practical Orchard in what is basically a nine-patch block with four triangles at the center.
This year's quilt in shades of pink and sage green does not immediately call to mind a snowball. Look beyond the colors and you will find a snowball in the octagonal shape of the blocks and in the quilting of the large print blocks. The nine-patch blocks add a nice variation.
Donna Braas donated the quilt top which she purchased several years ago at a fundraiser for the animal shelter in Brown County. She, Toni Page, Joann Garraux and Dolores Francis began quilting in January and were joined later by Dee Vargas. Julia Crawley always does a beautiful job of sewing the binding on for us, and the final stitching was completed August 29th. Much love and prayer goes into the quilt in hopes that whoever wins it will be blessed and enjoy it for years.
(Note: The Quilt Raffle is a charity-gaming exempt event approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission. No one under 18 years of age may purchase or sell a ticket, nor win the raffle prize or accept it on behalf of another person. House rules for the raffle will be posted at the bazaar.)
CRAFTS: Our professional artisans and home hobbyists hone their skills and work hard to provide us with a wide array of unique products, including wood crafts, stained glass, wreaths, knitted products, decorated night shirts, and other creative items.
STAINED GLASS: There will be new stained-glass pieces for this year’s sale. As always, they are unique in design and craftsmanship.
WOOD CRAFTS: Beautifully crafted wood designs including religious items, deer, eagles, wolves, hummingbirds, and puzzles.
WREATHS: Wreaths come in a variety of designs, colors and holiday themes. These sell out quickly so come early to pick the best one to fit your holiday décor. For the 2003 Bazaar, we have new designs and an assortment of smaller wreaths for home interiors.
ST. AGNES YOUTH GROUP BOUTIQUE: Selling gently used, upscale items, including vintage and formal clothing, shoes, and accessories, jewelry, books, games, signage, sports equipment, small appliances, glassware and small furniture. Help our young people earn funds for their projects and travels – faith formation activities, mission and community outreach services to help the poor, and upkeep of Youth Barn.
ST. AGNES PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO DONATE items for sale at the bazaar, especially hand-made items and crafts, themed gift baskets or decorated trees, cookies and baked goods, home-canned food, and boutique items for the Youth Group. Details of when and where items will be collected will be announced in the parish bulletin. Contact Cathy Shehan at [email protected] or call or text (812) 390-8308 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about the bazaar.Spread the word to your friends and relatives to make the 2023
St. Agnes Christmas and Craft Bazaar a success!