2008 St. Martin Catholic
Church
Sesquicentennial Bazaar
Celebrating 150 years of Faith
Dates of the Bazaar: June 21-22, 2008
Button Winners! |
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Amount |
Button # |
$100 |
407 |
$50 |
707 |
$50 |
16 |
$25 |
23 |
$25 |
600 |
$25 |
100 |
$25 |
148 |
| Contact Parish if you are a winner: 320-548-3550 | |
A bit of History The festival tradition began in St. Martin soon after the American Civil War. St. Martin was a rural parish, and most people were farmers. With only oxen or draft horses to pull plows and harrows, it was slow going to ready the newly-thawed prairie soil. Much of the planting was still being done by hand, and prayers to Saint Isidore, patron of farmers, were consecrated by the "sweat of their brow." As a way of celebrating the end of this strenuous two-month planting season, a summer picnic for parishioners would be held, usually on the third week of June when seasonal rains typically began. At first, these June picnics were mostly for the "Martinians." But these stalwart German immigrants had brought more than their Roman Catholic faith along when they came from Bavaria and elsewhere in Europe. They had brought an entire cultural kitbag, which of course included the traditions of a brass band, an appreciation for good rich food and merriment. It wasn't long before people began to come from other towns and parishes just to get in on the fun. And the St. Martin picnic was a good excuse for scattered neighbors to swap more than stories about the recent hard winter. They also traded farm animals, implements, quilts, canned food and other essentials. Eventually the whole summer festival became known as the St. Martin Bazaar. And people still come from all over just to get in on the fun. So many come, in fact, that parking can overflow the town. This year we mark our preeminence among all other parishes in the Diocese of St. Cloud (116 vocations to the religious life) by welcoming nine Jubilarian priests and sisters who are celebrating 50 or even 60 years of service to the Church. Since a very large crowd is expected in 2008, an innovative shuttle service will be in place to transport all our guests from the edge of town into the festival grounds. All are welcomed in St. Martin! |
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Hometown Heroes - Jubilarians for 2008 This year we celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary) of the Ordination of Fr. Julian Schmiesing, OSB and Fr. Silverius Schmitt; the Golden Jubilee of the Profession of Vows for: Sr. Marcella Weber, OSB; Sr. Margaret Mandernach, OSB and Sr, Bernadette Stang, OSB; and 60 years of Profession of Vows for Sr. Claire Schmitt, OSB; Sr. Miriam Schmitt, OSB; Sr. Jane Weber, OSB and Sr. Adella Blonigen, OSF. |
2008 Eagle Quilts
2008 Quilts |
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7 QuiltsWe will have room for 12-14 campers.
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Hot Beef Commercial Plate. Saturday only
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Prize: |
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| $1,000 cash | St. Martin National Bank |
| $1,000 cash | anonymous donor |
| $500 certificate | Creative Cabinets & Furniture |
| Weber Gas Grill | Mondloch, Inc. |
| $250 cash | Arnold's of St. Martin |
| $250 cash | Rotochopper of St. Martin |
| $200 cash | Matt Rausch - Thank you, St. Martin! |
| + 158 more prizes - cash, service and merchandise! | |
