
ALTON - St. Peter and Paul Parish (The Old Cathedral), Alton, is excited to announce their 27th Annual Christmas Bazaar, to be held on Saturday, November 21st from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bazaar is held in the Parish Community Hall (formerly the gymnasium), located behind the church. The Helping Hands Ministry will sponsor the bazaar and the funds raised will be used to assist the needy in the Alton/Godfrey community.
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The Bazaar will include one of the largest basket raffles in the area donated by parishioners, friends of the parish, and sponsoring businesses. The event will include a $1,000 raffle, silent auction items, and local artisans and crafters. The parish Altar Society will once again offer the many delicious homemade assorted baked goods, etc.
Biscuits and gravy will be available on the stage area of the Parish Hall from 9-11 a.m. followed by grilled hamburgers and hot dogs from 12:00 2:00 p.m.
Located in the former St. Peter and Paul School, the classrooms and halls are filled with hundreds of items donated by parish members and friends of the parish. The Granny’s Attic Committee has organized and reasonably priced many unique items for sale, which include lovely sets of dishes, glassware, Christmas decorations, decorated trees, linens, collectables, household items, furniture, and too many items to list from A to Z. You have to see to believe!
Basket raffle and $1,000 raffle winners will be drawn at 6:00 p.m., and the silent auction high bids will also be announced at 6 p.m. Winners do not need to be present.
