{"id":11567,"date":"2026-04-27T08:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta2.org\/church\/?p=11567"},"modified":"2026-07-13T14:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:42:24","slug":"annual-picnic-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sta2.org\/church\/news\/annual-picnic-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Picnic 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday, September 13<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1:00-3:00 p.m. on the Parish Grounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All members of our parish and community are invited for free food and fun at our annual picnic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hamburgers, hotdogs, and more under the big tent in the parking lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catholic artisan market on Elizabeth Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bouncy castle, face paint, and more children&#8217;s activities in the school gymnasium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desserts, LEGO Church exhibit, and Summer Date Night Challenge display in the parish hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/9040945AFAE2CABFF2-64539396-copy#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to Volunteer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/9040945AFAE2CABFF2-64539406-stthomas#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to Bring a Dessert<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vendors: Join Us for the Artisan Market!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The St. Thomas Annual Picnic is a relaxed afternoon of food, local goods, and conversation on our parish grounds. This gathering supports our mission of faith, family, and community. Use the form below to reserve your market space. Your participation helps build fellowship and offers a welcoming place for neighbors to connect and enjoy time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/st-thomas-the-apostle-annual-picnic-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vendor Sign-Up for the Artisan Market<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunday, September 13 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the Parish Grounds All members of our parish and community are invited for free food and fun at our annual picnic! 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