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Parish Enjoys Pledge Celebration Party

When people make their pledge of financial support for the coming year at Holy Cross, they receive a handwritten note of thanks and a raffle ticket. (If they increase their pledge or it’s a new pledge, they get two tickets.) Tickets are drawn at a party held to celebrate the conclusion of the pledge campaign. Prizes are donated goods and services, and there’s always a great selection. The fun is watching what people choose, whose donation matches with what winner — and of course the food and fellowship that go along with any celebration at Holy Cross. Here’s an album of candid shots from the November 20, 2010 party.

Chuck Houghton, Tina Compagna and Monica Houghton share the fun.
Chuck Houghton, Tina Compagna and Monica Houghton share the fun.
Must be serious business! Heidi Clow, Donald Burke, Tom Clow.
Must be serious business! Heidi Clow, Donald Burke, Tom Clow.
Serious business here too, as Jorja Douzanis reads to her brother Joel.
Serious business here too, as Jorja Douzanis reads to her brother Joel.
Meanwhile, at the bar: Doug and Shirley James visit with Betty Dishong.
Meanwhile, at the bar: Doug and Shirley James visit with Betty Dishong.
Mabby the service dog lies low.
Mabby the service dog lies low.
Pillars of the church relax: Susan Ruggle, Fr. John McCausland, Bishop Arthur Walmsley.
Pillars of the church relax: Susan Ruggle, Fr. John McCausland, Bishop Arthur Walmsley.
The Charette family with their prize.
The Charette family with their prize.
Alice St. Hilaire drew the first raffle prize.
Alice St. Hilaire drew the first raffle prize.
Bob Arredondo, John Heckman, Nancy Stehno and Laura Arvin await dinner.
Bob Arredondo, John Heckman, Nancy Stehno and Laura Arvin await dinner.