In a typical year, the coming of autumn would mark the St. Adolphe Parish’s annual fundraising fall supper. The fall supper, as well as the Christmas bake sale, has been a staple of the community for 50 years.
But of course this isn’t a typical year.
Nonetheless, the fundraiser is still on, albeit with some changes. Instead of a fall supper, the parish is planning to host an online auction. The auction will begin on Thursday, October 1 and run for two and a half weeks, concluding on Saturday, October 17. The final bids must be received by 8:00 p.m. that evening.
“Funds raised will go towards the parish’s property taxes, insurance, and general operating costs,” says Anne Eastman, one of the organizers behind this year’s auction. “These funds play a vital role in the church’s finances.”
Eastman adds that the St. Adolphe Parish holds an important position in the history of the area. The church was established as a mission in 1893, with the first church being built three years later, in 1896. A new church was built in 1923, and that’s the iconic structure still in use today.
People can participate in the auction by visiting the following website: parish-fundraiser.myshopify.com
“Items may be added throughout the auction,” says Eastman. “We encourage people to keep checking for new items, or to rebid if necessary. There will be a countdown clock to let you know how much time you have left.”
She says there will be a wide selection of products and services available, targeting all ages.
Each item up for bid will have its own picture and description on the website, as well as the name, phone number, and website address of the company that donated it. Personal donations will be recognized with their permission.
