Christmas Display Walking Tour Contest

Hosted  by St. Mary’s Bethany Team

Parishioners are  invited to create a Christmas Display on the grounds behind the Parish Hall to be enjoyed throughout the month of December. 

Community and Parish members will be able to walk through our beautiful display to enjoy scenes of Christmas and to learn how various symbols of the season relate to our faith. 

 Prizes will be announced at masses on January 7. 

1. Voters will choose the display that brings them the most Christmas delight! CHRISTMAS is our theme! A Christian based display is encouraged but not required. 
   1. Dec. 8 is the GRAND OPENING of the display
   2. Display will be open on Saturdays: Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30th, and January 6, from 5:00-9:30.
2. St. Mary’s Bethany team will help to create the atmosphere with lights and music as a background to the displays.
3. Electricity will be provided for each display. 
4. Pallets will be available to use as a backdrop or foundation
5. Each display will set up in approximately 10 by 10 areas near a tree which can also be used in the display 
6. Day of set-up, Participants will be responsible for
   1. Bringing supplies and setting up after masses: 12/2 & 12/3
   2. Ensuring that displays are secure
   3. Removal of all supplies after masses: 01/7

Questions?  Contact Karen Dietz at kdietz@stmaryspylesville.org

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The Bethany Team is a new ministry that was formed with the goal of evangelization through fun events focusing on family, faith and food! We meet monthly at 9:00-10:00 AM in the Youth Room on the 2cnd Sunday of each month. 

Meeting Dates:
July 9, 2023
August 13, 2023
September 10, 2023
October 8, 2023
November 12, 2023