Thrift shop
Springfield – The thrift shop at St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St., in the Indian Orchard section, is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, go online to saintgregoryarmenianchurch.org.
Church events
Sunderland – First Congregational Church of Sunderland, 91 S. Main St., Serendipity Shop is open on Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with items for sale at bargain prices.
Weekly Sunday church service is offered at 11 a.m. in-person or on Zoom. Email scc1717@wordpress.com or visit the church on Facebook for more information.
Frozen Polish food sale
Springfield – A frozen Polish food sale (perogi, golabki, kapusta), will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Hall 25 Parker St., in the Indian Orchard section on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to come and purchase.
Fall into winter craft fair
Enfield, Conn. – The Women’s Guild of St. Jeanne Jugan Parish will hold its annual fall into winter craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Road. Forty-five artisans and crafters will display a wide array of handmade items in Father Francis Kerwan Hall and classrooms. Other attractions include a Tea Cup raffle and refreshments. Admission is free. This fundraiser benefits the members of the parish and the larger Enfield community.
St. Nick’s Christmas Bazaar
Ludlow – St. Nick’s Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Elizabeth Parish Pastoral Center, 201 Hubbard St. Parking and admission are free. Approximately 42 vendors will be selling stained glass, wood states, ornaments. Primitive décor and much more. Free attendance raffle, lottery ticket raffle and a giant vendor raffle. Stop by St. Nick’s Café for a light lunch at a nominal price.
Craft fair
Springfield – Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, will host a craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. over 36 vendors will offer a wide array of crafted items. There will also be a vendor’s raffle plus a 50/50 raffle. A church bake sale, lunch and snack items will also be featured. The event will be set up in the school gym which is handicapped accessible and offers plenty of off-street parking.
St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar
Westfield – St. Mary’s High School will host its annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 27 Bartlett St. There will be 50 vendor tables offering a variety of items, including handmade winterwear, home décor, original art and books, Christmas vinyl records and much more. Bring a non-perishable food donation for St. Vincent DePaul Society and/or a new or gently used coat for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield and receive a free raffle ticket. The St. Mary’s High School Choir will perform Christmas carols at noon. There will also be a bake sale, lunch, and raffle with over 40 items will be part of the festivities. Buy your Win-Win Calendar at the bazaar to win a prize every day in Jan.
Comedy and dinner show
Chicopee – The Knights of Columbus, Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski Council, invites everyone to a night of food and laughter on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the St. Stanislaus School Parish Center, 534 Front St. Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for this presentation of stories and one liners about growing up Catholic. This interactive comedy includes a collection, a raffle and even an actual Bingo game. The cost is $20 per person and includes the show and dinner: spaghetti with meatballs, salad, dessert and coffee/tea. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the show. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office, 40 Cyman Drive, Chicopee until Monday, Nov. 27. For more information, call 413-594-6669.
Christmas dinner and concert
Monson – A Christmas dinner and concert featuring David Neill’s Fanfare Brass will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the First Church of Monson, 5 High St. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. with the concert following at 7 p.m. The cost of the dinner and concert is $20, concert only $5 (available at the door). The menu consists of meat or vegetarian chili, cornbread, salad, and dessert. For reservations, call Gail at 413-267-4818. The deadline for reservations is Nov. 29. Proceeds will support the First Church music program as well as the Eva Farr Organ fund.
Crafters wanted for Holly Bazaar
Southwick – The Southwick Congregational Church, will be having their annual Holly Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This is a call for crafters who are interested in being a part of this community event. To rent table space and receive a registration form, please call the church office at 413-569-6362; or stop by during office hours Tue., Wed., Thu. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located at 488 College Hwy.
Upcoming church events
Longmeadow – St. Andrew’s Episcopal, 335 Longmeadow St., will hold a festive instrumental concert of holiday music on Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Renaissonics, a Boston based instrumental chamber ensemble, will present a program titled “Carols for Dancing.” This concert will blend renaissance instruments with joyous music while exploring the rich traditions and unexpected stories of carols as festive dances. This is a holiday show for all ages. Tickets will be sold at the door. General – $25, student $15. For more information, call 860-508-3030 or 860-916-9419. This is a benefit concert for the St. Andrew’s Concert Music Ministry.
Sunday services
Agawam – Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St., invites the community to Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. On the first Sunday of every month communion is served with bread and grape juice or with individually packaged wafer and grape juice. Following all Sunday services, there is a Friendship gathering in the church hall. Coffee, tea, and water are served along with various goodies and packaged treats. Juice is, also, available, especially, for children in attendance. Children can, also, visit the “Mural Room” where many animals are painted floor to ceiling on an entire wall. The church is handicapped accessible with a large parking lot. If anyone may need a ride or assistance, contact the church at 413-786-7111 or email office@agawamcong.com.
Bus Trip to the Festival of Lights
Chicopee – The Basilica of St. Stanislaus in Chicopee is organizing a bus trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro on Saturday, Nov. 25. The price is $80 per person and includes bus transportation, driver’s gratuity, and a family style lunch at Wright’s Farm Restaurant in RI. While at the Shrine, there will be time to attend the Christmas Concert by Father Pat, Mass, Festival of 400,000 lights, and to visit the biblical display of the Christmas Alphabet, newly renovated International Creche Museum, Food Court/Cafeteria, gift shop, display of reconstruction of Galilee and Judea at the time of Jesus and much more. Please call St. Stanislaus parish office for additional information or to register for this trip (413) 594-6669.
Upcoming church trips
Springfield – St. Catherine of Siena presents a bus trip to see the Boston Bruins take on the New Jersey Devils on MLK Jr. Day, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Tickets going quickly. Cost is $185 with $100 deposit to reserve seats. Call Betty at 413-896-8801. On March 10, there will be a bus trip to see the Cher Show at the Bushnell with brunch at Mill on the River. Call Betty for details, 413-896-8801.
Additional adoration times
Agawam – St. John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St. will offer weekly adoration ceremonies on Wednesdays between noon and 5:30 p.m. The Holy Mass takes place at 6 p.m. Lawn signs are available for Agawam residents announcing the Year of the Eucharist. Contact the parish office to obtain one, 413-786-8105, ext. 101.
Free weekly Veterans lunch
Holyoke – Community Roots Neighborhood Services offers a free hot lunch for Veterans and their adult immediate family (Parents or spouse). The lunches are every Thursday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St. Questions? Email Gina Nelson at crnsholyoke@gmail.com.
