The success of this great parish fundraiser has always been due to the volunteers, who, rain or shine, serve in the food booth, gambling tent, security, grounds, baking, selling tickets and many other duties.  The opportunity to meet and work with other parishioners has lead to many wonderful friendships and experiences throughout all these years!  Of course, the support of families who attend one or more days of the Fest to share in the fun and fellowship is an invaluable and necessary resource to our success as well!

As you may know, the money raised each year was used to maintain the school building and grounds in an effort to allow and encourage the growth of many activities and programs, including our parochial school.  Although the academic programs have been re-located to other area schools, our building is bursting with activity!  The “Regina Coeli Parish Center” is the home of many organizations including our Faith Formation Office, Religious Education for Children and Teens, Catholic Enrichment for Adults offering Bible Study and guest speakers, CYO Basketball for youth and teens as well as diocesan level competitions, The Learning Center for tutoring and homework assistance, Men’s Fellowship and Men’s Club, The Legion of Mary, Cursillo, Zumba Fitness, Scout meetings, High School Youth Group & Bible Study, movie presentations and many wonderful special events, dinners and receptions. 

It is through the generosity of your time and effort that we are able to provide successful fundraisers which keep the financial burden of our programs at a very low to no cost for our community.  It’s great to know we can continue to do so as long as we all work together in this common goal to provide a safe, heated or cooled, furnished environment with great parking facilities, for so many varied church and community groups in this town. 

NOW IS THE TIME TO CHECK YOUR CALENDAR AND VOLUNTEER TO WORK ON A COMMITTEE OR PLAN A DAY YOU CAN WORK A SHIFT.  Come with your spouse or bring a friend.  High school students in Scouting or National Honor Society programs are encouraged to sign-up.  There are jobs for all skill levels, including those that require sitting!  Please consider how important our Parish Center is to your family and activities you enjoy.