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 Fr. Paul's Vision
 Program/Date
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 Event Rules
 Location
 Park Rules
 Picnic Menu
 Games & Activities
 Donations
 Volunteers
 Raffle Tickets
 Committee Members
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  Father Paul's Vision
The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, wrote a pastoral letter entitled "Dies Domini" - The Day of the Lord.  In it he gives a wonderful catechesis on the observance of the Lord's Day.  He makes a point on how we keep Sunday and notes that attendance at Mass, while the heart of the day, is by no means the only or the adequate activity to sanctify, to make holy this day.

The Holy Father outlines a vision of family worship in the parish Mass, a meal together, abstention from work and chores, time spent in family recreation, sports, cultural activities and the practice of the works of mercy, especially the visiting of the sick, elderly and shut in.

My vision is that we make a concerted effort to carry out this Lord's Day practice as a St. Katharine Drexel parish family, just as individual families are doing each Sunday.

The St. Katherine Drexel Feast Day Celebration establishes us as a praying, celebrating, responding parish family.

I would like to specify several guidelines:  we are looking to have as many people as possible with anyone and everyone feeling welcome.  I want to see a festive Mass.  Then we eat together and we have fun together.  Psalm 103 makes mention of the whales that God created "to have fun" - we can imagine that both God and the whales had fun.

The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, founded by St. Katharine Drexel, will be sending a representative to us.  As per the pastoral council's consensus, we will be donating half of Feast Day Sunday collection to their ministry, no strings attached.

Let's make it a heck of a wonderful day!

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Program - Sunday, March 6, 2005
          St. Katharine Drexel Feast Day Celebration
7:00 am - 9:30 am Parishioner Arrival / Llegada de los fieles
9:45 am Procession / Procesión
10:00 am Bishop's Mass / Misa del Obispo
Noon / Medio Día Distribution of food according to the color of your wristband / La distribución de comida será de acuerdo al color de la cinta que tendrá en su muñeca
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Games & Activities  /  Juegos y Actividades
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Clean-up  Please help keep the area clean / Por favor ayude a mantener el área limpia
There is no charge for this celebration.  Markham Park will charge $1.00 per person over age 5 to enter the park.
LA CELEBRACION SERA GRATIS.  Markham Park cobrará $1.00 por persona de más de 5 años para entrar al parque.

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Registration
 

There is no registration required to attend
 

No inscripción necesaria para asistir

 

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Event Rules
 
  • Arrive early!  Check in begins at 8:00am / Llega temprano, a partir de las 8:00 am
  • There is a $1 per person Park entrance fee for anyone over the age of 5 / El parque cobra $1 de entrada por persona mayor de 5 años.
  • Mass celebrated by                       starts at 9:45 am / La Misa celebrada por                                  comienza a las 9:45 am
  • Limited seating first come first served.  Please bring your own chairs and tables / Asientos limitados de acuerdo a la llegada.  Por favor traigan sus propias sillas y mesas
  • Leave picnic items in your car until after Mass / Dejen lo que hayan traido para el "picnic" en su carro hasta después de la Misa.
  • This is a family picnic.  You may bring side dishes to share with your family and friends / Este es un "picnic" familiar.  Pueden traer bocaditos para compartirlos con sus familiares y amigos
  • Catering will distribute food based upon wristband colors - beginning immediately after Mass.  Please listen for your color to be called / Los encargados de la comida la distribuiran de acuerdo al color de su pulsera - immediatamente después de la Misa.  Por favor ponga atención al color que anuncien.
  • St. Katharine Drexel parish is responsible for any damage to the park property.  Please be careful / La parroquia de St. Katharine Drexel es responsable por daños a la propiedad del parque.  Por favor tenga cuidado
  • Keep your area of the park clean.  Help us to maintain nature's beauty / Mantenga su área del parque limpia.  Ayúdenos a mantener la belleza de la naturaleza.
  • No pets allowed at this event / No se permiten mascotas en este evento
  • No alcohol is allowed in the park / No se permite alcohol en el parque
  • Remember to protect yourself from inclement weather and from the sun / Acuérdese de protejerse contra el mal tiempo y contral el sol

We wish you a wonderful day of prayer, celebration, pageantry, fellowship, games and fun for all! / Les deseamos un dia maravilloso de oración, celebración, pompa, hermandad, juegos y diversión para todos!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the rectory at 954-389-5003 / Si tienen preguntas o necesitan asistencia, por favor llamen a la rectoría al 954-389-5003

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Location
Markham Park 1601 W. State Rd 84 Sunrise, FL 33326 954-389-2000

From I-95 head west on I-595. Exit on N.W. 136th Avenue (exit #1) and go west on State Road 84. The park’s entrance will be on the north (right) side (Weston Road). From I-75 head east on I-595. Exit on N.W. 136th Avenue (exit #1) and go west on State Road 84. The park is on the north (right) side (Weston Road). From the Florida's Turnpike head west on I-595. Exit on N.W. 136th Avenue (exit #1) and go west on State Road 84. The park is on the north (right) side (Weston Road).

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Park Rules & Layout
 
The following partial list of park rules and regulations is provided to help ensure that your visit with us is as safe and enjoyable as possible. A comprehensive list is posted at the park for your convenience. Camping regulations are available at the park office. Please be responsible for the safety of yourself and your family.
  1. Possession and/or discharge of firearms, weapons, fireworks, and/or explosives prohibited outside of the Target Range. Target Range patrons may transport unloaded firearms in their vehicle directly to the range.
  2. Drinking within or bringing alcoholic beverages, excluding beer and wine, into the park prohibited. Beer and wine may also be prohibited in designated areas. Please refrain from bringing glass containers into the park.
  3. Vehicles allowed only on authorized roads and parking areas. All State of Florida laws will be enforced. Speed limits posted.
  4. Feeding of all wildlife, strays, and other animals prohibited. Removal of plants and/or animals prohibited. Please respect all park facilities and animal and plant life.
  5. Swimming permitted at pool only and only when lifeguard is on duty. Rules and regulations posted.
  6. Fishing permitted. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission laws enforced. Freshwater fishing license may be required (for ages 16 years and up). Catch and release encouraged.
  7. Grills provided for cooking only. No ground fires may be built without park management approval.
  8. Pets allowed in designated areas only. All pets must be kept under immediate control of the owner at all times and on leashes not exceeding six feet in length.
  9. Horseback riding in designated areas only (where bridle paths and necessary facilities are provided). Horses may not go unattended. Off-road cycling (helmets required) and personal watercraft (life jackets required) can be used in designated areas only.
  10. Any person violating the existing rules and regulations or, in the opinion of a park official, constituting a public nuisance or potential hazard to persons or property, or exhibiting disorderly conduct, shall be served notice by the park official and expelled from park property without refund of fees. Such violations are also subject to prosecution in accordance with Florida Statute 125.69.
  11. In accordance with Broward County Code Chapter 25 1/2, please keep your parks and waterways clean and litter-free.

 

 

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Picnic Menu
 
        - Hamburgers
        - Hot Dogs
        - Chicken
        - Popcorn
        - Chips
        - Snow Cones
        - RC Brand Soda
        - Water
        - You may bring your favorite side dish to share with your family and friends
        - You may want to bring your own picnic table or blanket

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Games & Activities  -  Noon to 4:00 PM
 
        - 2 Bounce Houses
        - Rock Climbing Wall
        - Face Painting
        - Balloon-Toss
        - Hula-Hoop Contest
        - Sack Race
        - Three-legged Race
        - Running Relays
        - Tug-O-War
        - Volleyball
        - Bocce Ball
        - Ping-Pong
        - Badminton
        - Bingo

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Donations

Donors & Sponsors Needed
MEAT VALUE
    Hambugers $  750,00
    Hot Dogs $  200.00
    Brats $  300.00
    Latin Chicken dish $  500.00
BREAD
   1800 Hamburger Buns / 1200 Panes de Hamburguesa
   1620 Hot Dog Buns / 750 Panes de Perro Caliente
             Total for Bread items     $  400.00
   Birthday cake for 1800   $  700.00
BEVERAGES
   Soft drinks 135 cases of 2 liter bottles & 20 cases of lemon lime $2,000.00
   National Beverage - Water 167 cases  $1,000.00
   2200 pounds ice  and ice freezer  $  275.00
CONDIMENTS
   Individual Bags of Potato Chips  / Bolsas  $500.00
   Individuales de Papas Fritas 
   2 Case of Ketsup $    50.00
   2 Case of Mustard $    50.00
   2 Case of Relish $    50.00
   Seasoned Salt, Salt & Pepper $    45.00
PAPER
   15 rolls Paper Towels / 15 rollos Toallas de Papel $    45.00
   2000  Paper Plates / 2000 Platos de Papel   $  120.00
   2000 each Forks & Knives / 2000 juegos de Tenedor y Cuchillo $  200.00
   3000 Napkins / 3000 Servilletas $    30.00
   1500 16-oz cups  $  125.00
   Plastic Table Cloths $  125.00
   3 Boxes Aluminium Foil $   40.00
   Garbage bags  $   75.00
   Case aluminum chafing trays $   30.00
   Birthday party supplies  $   30.00
EQUIPTMENT RENTAL
   50 X 30 stage $1,300.00
   2 24” U-Haul Truck $   200.00
   Refrigerator truck  $   300.00
   2 Pick-up Trucks $   240.00
   4 Grills for Cooking $   250.00
   4 - 20 lb propane tanks $   100.00
   5 20’ x 20” framed Tents $  800.00
   65 – 8ft Tables $  455.00
   1100 folding chairs @ $.85 $  935.00
   Generator $  300.00
   Public Address system $1,200.00
   Snowcone machine and syrup  $  120.00
   Cotton Candy machine and fixings $  100.00
   Popcorn machine and popcorn $  100.00
   7 Fire extinguishers $    50.00
   14 Port-A-Lettes $  860.00
   2 - 20 yard dumpster $  900.00
   2 Bounce Houses $  325.00
   2 Rock Climbing Wall $  750.00
   Traffic barricades and cones $  500.00
      Motor Home $  300.00
   20 - 6 ft. Tables $  200.00
   Turf Markers, Field Tape $  100.00
MISCELLANEOUS              
   130 wood stakes for markers $  110.00
   Printing & Signs  $  300.00
   Game equipment and field markers  $  200.00
   Face painting supplies $  100.00
   Office supplies, ID badges, etc. $  850.00
   Home Depot supplies (electrical, sand, rags, etc.) $  200.00
   200 roses $  100.00
   Altar Flowers & Décor $  300.00
   Photographer $  600.00
   Gloves $    15.00
   5 Flags $    50.00
SPECIAL SERVICES
   Police detail:  $  800.00
           Two 4 man shifts @ 4 hours ea  @ $24.00 + permit $25.00
   EMT:             $  400.00
           2@8hrs@$24.00
   EMT Truck $  200.00
   Broward County Parks & Recreation $  500.00
Please call or e-mail CHERYL DEVAUX at 954-660-0845 crdevaux@aol.com, if you can help.  Thank you in advance for your generosity.  Tax Exempt forms and donation letters are available from the rectory.

Por favor llamar o e-mail CHERYL DEVAUX at 954-660-0845 crdevaux@aol.com,  si usted puede ayudar.  Gracias de antemano por su generosidad.  Planillas de excepción de Impuestos y cartas de donación están disponibles en la rectoría.

 
Donations by check or cash are graciously accepted to facilitate more efficient central purchasing.  Please send your donation to the Rectory office (P.O. Box 268477, Weston, FL 33326) or place in the picnic donation basket.

Se aceptan con mucho gusto donaciones en cheque o efectivo para facilitar una compra central más eficiente.  Por favor envíe su donativo a la oficina de la Rectoría (P.O. Box 268477, Weston, FL 33326) o colóquela en la cesta de donaciones para el picnic.

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Volunteers
Now actively recruiting volunteers  -  Click here for more information
Interested in helping?  Sign-up after Mass on Sundays! 
Estamos reclutando voluntarios  -  Presione aquí para más información
¿Está interesado?  Regístrese después de la Misa los Domingos!

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Raffle Tickets
Grand Prize Gran Premio Honda Scooter
First Prize Primer Premio $1,000.00
Second Prize Segund Premio $   500.00
Third Prize Tercer Premio $   250.00
Fourth Prize Cuarto Premio $   250.00

6 Tickets for $5.00

6 Boletos por $5.00

Drawing Sunday, March 6, 2005, at 1:00 pm

(Winner does not need to be present to win)
Sorteo Domingo, 6 de Marzo, 2005, a la 1:00 pm
(el gandor no necesita estar presente)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Committee Members
Committee Title Título First Name Last Name
General Chairperson        
General Chair  Director 2004 Ralph Frongello
General Chair Director 2004 Betty Frongello
Treasurer Tesorero Edith Clifford
Administrative
Chairman Director Jack DeFonso
Recording Secretary Secretaria Josephine Kenna
Corresponding Secretary Secretaria de Correspondencia Linda Killi
Administrative Assistant Asistente Administrativa Telly Loris
Administrative Assistant Asistente Administrativa Irma Romero
  Public Relations/Marketing Chair Director de Relaciones Publicas, Mercadeo y Ventas Joe Preite
  Public Relations/Marketing Chair Co - Director de Relaciones Publicas, Mercadeo y Ventas Rick Fernandez
Signs & Graphics Chairman Director de Señalización y Gráficos Bill Hickey
  Signs & Graphics Co - Chairman Co - Director de Señalización y Gráficos Rosita Steffensen
  Special Projects Chair Jim Norton
  Volunteer Coordination Co - Chair Co - Director para coordinar Voluntarios Julian Gazzano, Jr.
Registration Chair Director de Inscripción Jorge Van Thienen
  Registration Co-Chair Open
Registration Co-Chair Co - Director de Inscripción Irene Magner
Ambassadors
Chairman Director Freddy & Rosa Perez
Co - Chairman Co - Director Jose & Matilde Apraez
Co - Chairman Co - Director