MT. HOLLY, NC
7-27-2011

On Pentecost Sunday (June 12), St. Anthony of Padua Church in Mt. Holly (Charlotte), NC held a “Fundraiser for a Priest” (for Rev. Theresian Xavier, who was ordained this past June). A piano concert was held after Mass, followed by an outdoor festival. Gourmet coffee and homemade pastries were sold to parishioners as they listened to a piano concert performed by some of the chapels accomplished pianists.

At the outdoor festival, hotdogs, kebabs, ice cream cones, ice pops, cookies, lemonade, cold drinks, used books, religious goods, hand-carved walking sticks made by some of the chapel’s Eucharistic Crusaders, and other handmade items were sold. Free games and live music were provided by parishioners, and greatly added to the festivities. The event raised $3000 from sales and donations which went to assist Rev. Xavier in paying off his remaining seminary tuition.

Here we present some images of the successful parish fundraising event.

News contribution from St. Anthony de Padua Church.