Thanksgiving
Home Up

 

Thank giving '05 - same basic program - see your leader for details 

Thank giving '04 - same basic program - see your leader for details 

Thank giving '03 - same basic program - see your leader for details 

Details from 2002:

November 16, 2002 - Saturday - 4pm Dinner

Go To Photo Pages  (photos ARE posted)

Everyone had a great time!
click for: More Details & Info (or read to bottom)

We had about 400 people in attendance!

Entertainment :
2002 - This year entertainment was a LIVE Animal Magic show by John Abrams  www.animal-magic.com

Last years Entertainers Were:
2001 - Rick & Julie of Wonder World Puppets
2000 - Magical Styling of Joseph Tran

Outreach ACTION (as in: Observe-Judge-ACT);  
Samaritan's Purse Christmas Project: 
Operation Christmas Child
Each year we collect almost 100 Shoeboxes for the less fortunate (Call Donna Paine 791-5733 to get more involved) www.samaritanspurse.org

Special Thanks in advance goes to the evening's Co-Hosts
    The O'Donnell / Shimizu Group (first year group)
The Joostema/McNary 

=================================
 Here is the Event Info:

CFM Thanksgiving Feast
Saturday, November 16, 2002

Event Schedule
2:00             Table set-up and decoration(s):  
Each group is responsible for their own table decorations and settings.

3:00             Pre-dinner activities for the children.

4:00             LET THE FEAST BEGIN!!!

4:45 – 5:15   Dessert and coffee

5:15 – 6:15   Entertainment

Notes of Importance   

  1. Operation Christmas Child. This is a voluntary outreach opportunity. If you choose to participate, please bring your shoebox to the Thanksgiving feast. Boxes will be collected that evening.  If you cannot bring it that evening, please contact Donna Paine 310-792-9457 before the event. 

  2. Each group provides their own food, drink and place settings.  Each group should have 3 families bring dessert to share with everyone. These desserts are to be pre-cut. 

  3. Parents are responsible for their own children. Please remind them to stay downstairs in the hall or immediate event boundaries. 

  4. Bring blankets and jackets for outdoor activities.

  5. Please be aware of Sunday 5pm Mass and do not use the main church parking lot.

  6. Remaining food (Leftovers) will be accepted for donation to Christian Service Outreach

Any Questions? - Contact the Group Hosts:  
  Joostema/McNary and the O'Donnell/Shimizu Groups

Group leaders please have a head count in by November 8, 2002 !