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With the cheque from the 2015 St John’s Parish Bazaar are from left, Catherine Dwyer, Francis Nolan, Margeret Crean and Fr Piotr Delimat. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
DESPITE Storm Desmond’s best efforts, St John’s parish managed to raise €39,655 from their annual bazaar fundraiser.
“The weather was really bad during the bazaar, people were not supposed to go out, but we got a great crowd,” said one of the bazaar organisers, Margaret Crean.
The bazaar, which took place while Storm Desmond was at its height was held in the KDYS Denny Street.
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Despite the fact people were warned not to leave their homes, St John’s parishioners braved the storm and supported the bazaar like every other year.
“Because the churches are so big the upkeep every year is very expensive,” said Margaret.
The auction is a vital funds-generator for the parish and has been running now for 64 years. Items from local businesses and the community are donated to the bazaar for auction.
Not only is the St John’s parish responsible for the upkeep of the main church in town, it also takes care of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass and Curraheen Church.
