St. Christopher's Craft Fair - Brimfield

St. Christopher’s Craft Fair
Food, Crafts, Raffles

On Saturday November 23 and Sunday, November 24, St. Christopher Church will hold its annual craft fair. Located at 20 Sturbridge Road (route 20) it has easy access and plenty of parking. The hours of the fair are Saturday 9 – 3 and Sunday 9 – 1.

Each vendor highlights their own special talents offering the buyer an opportunity to get something unique. There is so much to choose from such as primitives, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, soaps, an array of one of a kind beautiful hand quilted, knitted & crochet items, watercolor paintings, stone and shell art, wood crafts, grapevine & floral wreaths, shadow boxes, organic cosmetics, skin care, lotions and soaps, tie dye and so much more. The fair is perfect timing for planning your gift giving shopping or to spruce up your home. Everyone is trying to stretch a dollar these days so why not do your shopping with these local artisans.

The kitchen is open throughout the day and will offer a breakfast menu and a variety of sandwiches, soups, chili, and chowder as well as homemade meat pies and turkey pot pie and desserts. The pies can be pre-ordered to take home.

For those who like to try their luck, there are three raffles. The main raffle includes donations from local businesses and gift baskets. There is also a raffle comprised of unique gifts from crafters and a lottery tree raffle. A cookie walk held on Saturday only starting at 9 am. Come early as it sells out quickly.
The fair is organized by the Women of Saint Christopher’s, faith, charity & service. Their work includes providing meals for families in need or after a funeral mass, visiting shut ins with cards and goodies bags, as well as a variety of other activities during the year to bring the parish community together. “As woman of faith our goal is to be a support for one another and those who need us while deepening and enriching our faith. Our work is our Christian faith in action” said past president and long time member Sheila Fortier.

The craft fair raises funds to meet parish needs. Those efforts have supported maintenance projects undertaken in recent years. “Each year we dedicate a project for the proceeds. Maintenance of the church, just like a home is an ongoing project. We have begun restoration work on the stained glass windows and the proceeds from the craft fair are earmarked to continue that process,” said club president Cindy Skowyra.

“The group is an important part of our parish, and their work has a positive impact,” said Father Jack Brennan. “Being pastor of two parishes can be challenging but I know that I can count on them for their support. I invite everyone to come, not just for the fair but anytime. Masses are on Saturdays at 6 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am. Our weekday masses are Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 am. Come join us”

Admission is free. For more information contact the parish at 413-245-7274 or email stchrisbrimfield@gmail.com or check it out on the church’s Facebook page.