Parish Wide Fall BBQ
Occurred September 9, 2011 / Chairs: Eileen Faria & Sharon Head
Come ONE, Come All to the St. Simon BBQ in the Fall! This is a GREAT way to kick off the fall season and celebrate being ONE parish! We have so many ministries in our parish that make us a community in our Catholic Faith! So, let's BBQ together and enjoy the new Fall season!
Monster Mash
Occurred October 14, 2011 / Chair: Michelle Nicoli
This is loads of spooky fun for the families of St. Simon Parish. Our parish center transforms to a Halloween Festival, with our very own haunted house, games for the children, beverage and snacks to enjoy and decorations that will put you in the Halloween Spirit. Please help make this a night to remember!
Parish Golf Tournament
Occurred October 24, 2011 / Chairs: Karen Carrie & Steve Rummell
Come join our Parish-wide Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, October 24th at Los Altos Golf and Country Club. Come join the fun in the sun and enjoy the day with fellow parishioners in Celebration of the School's 50th Anniversary! Check-in and putting contest from 10:30-11:30am, shotgun start at noon. Awards and dinner to follow at St. Simon following the tournament. Online registration is available at http://school.stsimon.org/golf, and hard copy entry forms are available in the vestibule. Registration deadline is September 30, 2011. For more information or if you would like to help with the tournament, please contact Steve Clossick.
Advent Wreath Making Event
Occurred November 27, 2011 / Chair: Susana Eberhardt
Join your fellow parish families during one of the most special Catholic traditions of the church, by making a charming Advent Wreath. We always need help for set up, organizing supplies, and helping families assembling their wreath. It is a wonderful way to start the Advent Season!
Ladies Christmas Dinner
December 2, 2012 / Chairs: Colleen O'Kane & Grace Perez
This has always been a favorite within the St. Simon "Lady" population. What a fantastic evening to share with your friends! Enjoy a delicious dinner and participate in the fun Christmas Ornament Exchange. This Ladies Night Out will immediately lift your holiday spirit and get you ready for the Christmas Season!
Auction and Dinner Dance
February 9, 2013 / Co-Chairs: Katie Boennighausen & Deana Blackburn
Our largest fundraiser happens during odd numbered years. For our 9th biennial auction and dinner dance typically sells out with over 400 attendees. We hope you'll join in as ONE community supporting the ministries of St. Simon parish!
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Occurred March 16, 2012 / Chair: Tina Lipscomb
St. Simon Parish Center transforms into an "Irish Dinner & Entertainment Center" with tables of green and white, a stage for Irish dancers to perform, a traditional dinner of corned beef and cabbage made by the men's group, and of course, an Irish bar! Help is needed for decorations, set up, serving and/or clean up! Everyone is a little Irish on St. Paddy's Day!
St. Joseph's Table
See you in 2014 / Co-Chairs: Darcy Yaley, Walt & Tina Koza
We hold a traditional St. Joseph's Table thanksgiving altar. Join us for the sights, smells, tastes of Italian cooking and a beautiful community altar table. Parishioners are asked to bring a homemade food item, piece of fruit or vegetable creating a beautiful community table.
Easter Vigil Reception
Occurred April 7, 2012 / Coordinator:
What a magical night this is for our newest members of our parish. It is a beautiful reception immediately following the Easter Vigil Mass. This is not only a champagne and appetizer reception for our RCIA candidates (who celebrate their sacraments of initiation, and join our parish), but for the St. Simon Catholic community as well.
Coordinator: Brenda Moceyunas
One of the parish favorites! Who doesn't LOVE a fresh donut after a morning mass? Once a month, our Spooncer Hall turns into a "Room for Fellowship". After each of our masses on the dates listed below, our parishioners get an opportunity to enjoy a treat and beverage while mingling with friends and family.
• October 1/2, 2011
• November 5/6, 2011
• December 3/4, 2011
• Off in January for the New Year Break
• February 4/5, 2012
• March 18 (w/St. Joseph's Table), 2012
• Off for April/May for the Lenten Season & Easter
• May 19/20, 2012: Last one before summer break
Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS)-hosted parish events
• Jesus Birthday Event: Saturday December 2011
• Easter Story / Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 8, 2012
Youth-hosted parish events/fundraisers
• Special Olympic Dances : Fall (October) and Spring (March)
• Crab Feed: February 2013
• Pancake Breakfast: October 2012
Young-at-Heart Senior Luncheons
Seniors "Young at Heart" meets the 1st Tuesday of each month (September-May minus January) with Mass at 11:30 am followed by a delicious lunch prepared by our dedicated volunteers. All are welcome to join us in the Simon Room following Mass. Donation $5.00, if able.
Parish-Wide Fundraisers
• Biennual Auction: February 2013, Chairs: Katie Boennighausen and Deana Blackburn
• Annual Rummage Sale: Occurred September 28/29, 2012 Chairs: Barry and Patti Sharow