Saint Raymond's Centennial
Dear Parish Family,
The Priests, Deacons, and Sisters of St. Raymond Parish, along with the Centennial Celebration committee joyfully announce the beginning of our centennial celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of St. Raymond Parish. In July 2009, our beloved parish will mark 100 years of service, community, faith and fellowship. Over the next eighteen months, we have planned a series of social, spiritual, educational and fundraising events. We hope that you will join with our parish family in these events and relive the rich heritage that is ours. We will reflect on generation upon generation of St. Raymond families baptized, married and buried within our walls. We celebrate decades of Catholic education and dozens of vocations. We celebrate athletic victories, musical talent, charitable organizations and service to our community. We celebrate parishioners past and present who represent leaders of the church, business, education, entertainment and more. But most importantly we begin a celebration of love for one another, and gratitude for our parish home.
Our centennial celebration pin, distributed at Christmas masses, is our gift to you. Over the next eighteen months we hope you will proudly wear your pin on coats, or school uniforms, or backpacks to announce to all the joy we feel in reaching this most exciting milestone. A sampling of the many events that have been planned is enclosed with a more detailed schedule to follow. Look for more information in our parish bulletin, on the parish website and by mail.. We look forward to this time together as we renew our bonds of commitment, faith and love for one another and St. Raymond Parish.
We wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Peaceful New Year!
Monsignor William Jablonski -Pastor
Bill Nicoletti and Noreen Leahy -Centennial Celebration Co-Chairs
Anniversary Committee Committee Charimen
Social Committee: Karen Garrity and Lucy Ostermann
Historical/Educational: Joe Herbert and Marynita Anderson
Spiritual: Mike DeLury and Noreen Costello
Communications Committee: John Markey and Ken Schuermann
Fundraising Committee: Bernie Kilkelly and Hilary Becker
| Welcome Back Father Mass and Luncheon Enjoyed by All…
Thank you to all who participated in the May 18 Centennial Mass and Luncheon.
Bishop Chris Cardone concelebrated with twelve current or returning priests and deacons. Our church was filled with old and new friends and parishioners who enjoyed both the Choir and Folk Group, supplying music to our celebration. Thank you for all who attended and to the Centennial committee members on the artistic, historical, spiritual and social committees!
Happy Birthday to Us!
Recently you received a mailing asking you to consider a donation to our fundraiser to purchase the parish a new organ as a birthday gift to us! Please consider a gift, and return your donation or pledge to the rectory. Thank you for your generosity!
Centennial Calendar of Events were mailed to all parishioners. Refer to them for information on all upcoming events. Additional copies are available at the entrance to the church.
| The Centennial Dinner Dance
The Centennial Dinner Dance will take place on February 13, 2009 at the Sand
Castle, in Franklin Square. This will be the most important social gathering of the Centennial and we are hoping to welcome all parishioners and their extended families for a celebration of St. Raymond Parish! Book your table early as we anticipate a sell-out crowd and a wonderful evening of
Friendship, Faith and Love!
Please make your reservations today…get your friends together…gather your family…and join us for the BIG event!
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