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Vital Annual Fundraiser For St John’s Parish This Weekend

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At the launch of the annual St John's Parish Bazaar fundraiser were, front row, from left: Bridie O'Connor, Ita Behan. Back row: Kathrine Dwyer, Margaret Crean, Mary Donnelly and Noreen Hanifin. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the launch of the annual St John’s Parish Bazaar fundraiser were, front row, from left: Bridie O’Connor, Ita Behan. Back row: Katherine Dwyer, Margaret Crean, Mary Donnelly and Noreen Hanifin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

ST JOHN’S annual bazaar takes place this weekend where there a world of prizes to be won.

The bazaar, which commences Friday and runs until Sunday, in the KDYS Denny Street, is a vital funds generator for the parish and has been running now for 63 years.

“St John’s is an old church and due to its size  it costs quite a lot to maintain and repair,” said Margaret Crean, St John’s parish volunteer and organiser of the bazaar.

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.

Over the three days, hampers and goods which have been kindly donated by local businesses and the public will be auctioned off by Walter Lyons and Mike O’Donnell.

“Not only is the bazaar a fundraising initiative, it’s also an excellent social event, where the priests can come and get to know their parishioners. Also, it’s an event where people gather and have a cup of tea and a chat,” said Margaret.

Last year the bazaar raised €41,000, which was badly needed due to the amount of damage done during the storms.

On Sunday the bazaar will start earlier in the day when Santa will make an appearance.

The times for the bazaar are…

Friday  7:30pm – 11pm
Saturday 7pm – 10pm
Sunday 2:30pm – 6-30pm