For the City Times

STEVENS POINT – The annual SpiritFEST at Holy Spirit Parish takes place from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 28th on the grounds of St. Stanislaus Church, 838 Fremont Street, Stevens Point.  The celebration takes on special meaning this year, with the construction of a new ministry center, while Holy Spirit Parish celebrates the 1st anniversary of Fr. Steve Brice, who began his duties as new pastor on July 1, 2018.

“SpiritFEST is a wonderful way to build community by gathering together for worship, food and socialization,” said Brant Bergeron, SpiritFEST Committee Chair. “A special thank you to the committee of volunteers that lead different aspects of the event and to all the wonderful parishioners who have volunteered to make SpiritFEST a possibility,” he added.

“There will be plenty of parking in the St. Michael’s Hospital and UWSP lots…the streets around the church will be closed to create a great ‘street festival’ atmosphere.  Come see our new ministry center from the ground up and join in the fun.”

The Gray Catz. (Contributed)

Activities include:

• Mass featuring polka music by Old Time Brass and the Choraleers at 10:00 AM
• $5000 in raffle cash to be given away at the end of the day…double the amount in years past
• Pull tabs and money tree
• Chicken dinner with homemade chicken soup in Kostka Hall in the St. Stans basement (10:30 AM to 1:00 PM)
• Food/beverage tent with brisket sandwiches, burgers, brats, fries and cheese curds (11 AM start)
• Live music from Old Time Brass (11 AM – 2 PM) and Gray Catz (2 PM to 5 PM) in the music tent
• Bid on 40 of the most enticing themed baskets you will see at any parish festival/picnic…all valued at least $100
• Try your luck at Bingo (2 -4 PM) in the church basement ($30 game payouts and $75 blackout for final game)
• Win delicious pastries at the cake walk
• Stop by the free petting zoo (Noon – 3)
• Free youth games and activities
• Book nook to purchase books, CDs, games, puzzles, etc. and support Holy Spirit’s Haiti Mission  

For more information:

Brant Bergeron
[email protected]

715-347-2736