Festival Raffle Ticket returns can be made before and after all masses this weekend and on each of the next two weekends. In addition, you can make returns at anytime by taking them to the parish office or by placing them in the collection basket at any mass between now and festival weekend. Don’t forget that this year we will have a drawing for 100% Club members and a second drawing for those who have achieved Super 100% status. As the Stewardship Commission reported last weekend, although we have made tremendous progress on our plans to strengthen our parish financial position over the last several months, the festival remains an extremely vital part of our ongoing plans. The greatest part of the financial success of the festival relies on the sale of raffle tickets. We appreciate every effort that you can make to sell or purchase your allotment of tickets.

There is still time to sponsor a game booth in the tent or perhaps some other activity. Why not join with another family and share the sign? Sponsorship opportunities are available for Dinners, Tent Games, Snack Bar, the Tap-Room and Vegas rooms. If you or someone you know would be interested, please e-mail or call the Festival office. Ideas for raffle prizes donations include restaurant gift cards, gift baskets, gas cards (wouldn’t that be a great help), electronic items, TV, stereo and computer components. Perhaps donating some time at a condo in a vacation spot or tickets to a sporting event would be something that you are willing to offer. The list is endless. The sponsor form is available elsewhere in the bulletin as well as on the festival page of the SRB web site.

Festival Bears can be dropped before and after all masses beginning this weekend. Please bring them to the Church Hall near the ticket returns area. We will need all bears returned by Sunday May 9th.
As of today, we still have a couple of openings for booth captains for the games tent. Recently, some of our former students came forward to captain a booth for the weekend. Why not join in with some friends to take over a game booth? Perhaps you would even like to sponsor your own booth.

Saturday May 15th will be “Alumni Night” at the Festival. If you are member of Facebook, check out some of the others that are busy talking up the 2010 Festival. Take a moment or two to look for former classmates or parishioners. You will be surprised to find out how many communicate through this site. Invite your contacts to meet you at the festival and check out some of the things we have to offer. There will be an Alumni booth on the grounds outside of the tent. Stop in to register and receive a discount certificate. The booth will be open Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Volunteer sign-up sheets have been posted on the bulletin board in the church hall. There are opportunities in almost all areas. Plan your schedule now to be able to put aside some time join in on the fun. Help will be needed in all areas from ticket returns to Monday clean-up. The official program has been posted on the Festival page of the SRB web site at www.strobertbellarmine.com. With all of the different events, there is sure to be a spot just perfect for you to join in on the fun as a Festival Volunteer. I’m sure that there is someone out there just waiting for the chance to show their skills as Vegas Dealer. Whatever your calling might be, don’t be shy, and don’t miss out on the fun.

To volunteer or for additional information, please contact the Festival office at (313) 937-1530 extension #142 or send an e-mail to festival@strobertbellarmine.com.