The Catholic Community of St. Matthew The Evangelist, having just completed a most successful Fall Festival, is announcing Part II of its most important fundraising project of the year. Under The Big Top will salute Old Glory at St. Matthews All-American Auction and Picnic on Saturday, November 10, 2001 in the church auditorium at 9915 Hollister Road.
Event chairpersons Richard Howard and Edith Dugas invite area neighbors to join with parishioners in support of our flag and country and to celebrate Veterans Day. They are offering an All-American meal, great auction items, and a performance by a nationally-known magician, Scott Wells. Live Auction featured items are 2 single game Houston Texan tickets, Father Bob Tuckers Dinner at the Rectory, Knights of Columbus Fajita Dinner for 25, Round of golf for 4 at Inwood Forest Country Club, and a Night at the Races at Sam Houston Race Park, plus much more.
The evenings schedule is as follows: 6:30 p.m Registration in Auditorium, Silent Auction begins; 7:00 p.m.-Welcome and Patriotic music, Dinner featuring All-American picnic foods; 7:30 p.m.-Scott Wells, magician; and 8:00 p.m. Live Auction. Tickets are $7 per adult and $4 per child under 12.
Donations are still being accepted for the Auction through the Parish Office at 713-466-4030.
