Some parishioners may legitimately say, “We’ve heard enough already!” In addition to all the information on the fliers, which are part of this issue, is anything more to be said? Only one more plea that everyone in the parish sponsor something, in any amount with which they are comfortable, and to add a few details. Even though there’s about four weeks before the cocktails and dinner on Sat. 4 October, 55 people have been willing to sponsor soup, hams, tea bags—whatever, One gallant beauty in our parish has paid a large sum to sponsor Colin Reed wearing a tie when he comes to church each Sunday.

By the time this appears, you will have received the raffle tickets, and the prizes being donated by nineteen parishioners are being assembled. You’ll get the chance to hand in your check or cash for your reservations for the dinner and the raffle, on Sunday 7 Sept. and sales will continue each Sunday until 28 Sept. It will be difficult to include the names of sponsors in the commemorative menu after the 28th. There will be a limit of 100 diners for whom we must have paid reservations, so that we have seating and food for all who’d like to have a great dining experience. Where else will you find a dinner like the May Ham at an amazing $15 for adults and $7 for youngsters 14 and under, anywhere on Staten Island, or elsewhere?