- April 25, 2024
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Bazaar organizers Clara McGonigle, Andy Youngs and Carol Fischbein
Dee Tornillo, Jo Franze, Bonnie Schneider and Claire Arbour in front
Donna Winter, Beth Waldman and Diane Della Perata
Marilyn Lami and Pat Frain
Eloise Godsey and Roberta Veazey
Mango jam and other baked goods were on sale during the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.
The St. Mary Christmas Bazaar featured clothing, Christmas decorations, baked goods and other items.
Patricia Cotty and Jane Thompson peruse the tables at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.
Patricia Cotty and Jane Thompson
Christmas trees and wreaths were on display and for sale during the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.
Mary Lou Ivaska laughs as she moves a Christmas tree during the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar.
Ornaments were available for purchase during the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.
Mary Elizabeth Carey helps customers at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.
Muffins, scones and other baked goods made by members of the St. Mary Women’s Guild were for sale at the Christmas bazaar.
The St. Mary Christmas Bazaar featured clothing, Christmas decorations, baked goods and other items.
Decorated Christmas trees were on display and for sale at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar. The women’s guild began planning the event in June.
Kathi Clarey places a “sold” sticker on a Christmas tree during the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar.
Decorated Christmas trees were on display and for sale at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar. The women’s guild began planning the event in June.
Esther Cook and Rosemary Calandruccio
Maryann Allen and Marlene Yonko
Anne and Carl Sferra, right, look at Christmas decorations during the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.
Anne and Carol Sferra
Stephanie Kruk and Dorothy Williams
Luise and Emil Widitz check out the Christmas decoration on sale during the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.
Luise and Emil Widitz
Jo Ann Sifuentes and Carol Bulbulia
Decorated Christmas trees were on display and for sale at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church brought the Christmas spirit to Longboat Key a little early this year.
The church hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19. The bazaar featured items ranging from homemade baked goods and Christmas trees to clothing and stuffed animals. All the money raised from the event goes to various local charities and Catholic schools.
About 50 members of the church’s Women’s Guild volunteered their time Saturday morning to work the event. The ladies began preparing for the bazaar in June. They met once a week to go through the donated items. A week before the event, they began organizing and pricing the items.
Throughout the months of preparation, the ladies formed some strong friendships. Carol Fischbein, an event organizer, said her favorite part of the bazaar was the women with whom she worked.
“We just have some really delightful women,” Fischbein said.
Dee Tornillo, who helped organize the bazaar, said the camaraderie of those involved is one of her favorite parts as well. Her other favorite part?
“Seeing all these people and putting a smile on their face,” she said.
