The Boston Mission Trip Silent Auction and Bake Sale will be held after every Mass on the weekend of Saturday, February 4th through Sunday, February 5th. The Silent Auction will remain open until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023

Babysitting Services – Need an evening or two out with your friends, or maybe you need a parent helper to watch the kids while you host a dinner party? Youth Ministry Leader Erin will provide responsible and nurturing childcare in your home. Erin offers four 1-2 hour babysitting sessions or whatever is convenient for your family. Erin is a junior at Northwest Catholic High School and is first-aid certified. She has been babysitting for years and has also worked as a camp counselor with young children.

Tired of Back-Breaking Yard Work? Russell’s Spring Services is at your service! Diligent and tireless, Russell is offering 5 hours of help with your yard, with whatever outdoor work you need done. Need help weeding, trimming hedges, planting, or raking, or is there something else you would rather be doing? Russell is a Youth Ministry Leader and will get the job done for you. You get any and all of this and more, guaranteed service with a smile!

Guitar Lessons offered by our own lead guitarist, Carson! Did you attend our St. Catherine’s Carnival this Fall? If so, perhaps you heard him perform with his local band “Iron Horse”. He has been playing the guitar since 3rd grade, and now plays in local venues such as Maple Tree Care, Roux, Cracker Barrel and more. Whether you have competed in the Battle of the Bands, or never even picked up a guitar, no worries. Carson will teach you how to play, maybe even worthy of an audition for America’s Got Talent. Carson will provide four half-hour guitar lessons to the winning/aspiring guitar player, and lessons will be driven by the skill level of the student.

A Swimmingly Good Time for All! Summer should be filled with fun and safety for your family! A Red Cross certified lifeguard and PADI certified Scuba diver, Michael, swims on his high school swim team when he is not on duty as a lifeguard at the Farmington Valley YMCA. Keep your child safe with either eight, 30-minute, one-on-one swim lessons at your pool or swim club, or 4 hours of lifeguard duty at your pool party, or some combination of both!

Dog Walking/Sitting – Tails are wagging for this good news! Animal and dog lover, and experienced dog walker Keira, will care and walk your dog and as you know, a walk a day keeps the vet away! Keira has been a dog lover and owner her entire life. So let Keira give your dog some much-needed exercise and fresh air! Keira will walk your dog 6 times for 30 minutes each. You love them, she will walk them.

How Much Mulch Did You Order? Hardworking junior Rachel will spend 6 hours (that’s 6 hours that you don’t have to spend) mulching, weeding, picking up sticks, planting flowers, cutting grass, or performing any outdoor task you need done. Rachel runs sprints on her high school track team, and throws shot put, javelin and discus. She is also a Simsbury Police Cadet and enjoys learning about law enforcement. Let Rachel help get your lawn cleaned up after winter and looking ready for spring!

Dessert of the Month Delivery – Do you have a sweet tooth? Maybe you love dessert, but are less than thrilled with the mess baking creates in the kitchen. With our dessert of the month, you will receive freshly baked dessert delivered directly to your door once a month for four months. Sound too good to be true? Well actually, it is better than good! They are delicious! Sensitivity to ingredients, need gluten free, or have other allergies? No worries, our baker is very familiar with nut free and gluten free baking and she will work with the family that wins this fabulous treat!

Italian Family Dinner – Buon Appetito! You will find this far better than any Grub Hub or Door Dash delivery, and it will arrive hot! Choose from a homemade Italian lasagna or ziti dinner, made with only the freshest homemade sauce and ingredients for 8 – 10 people, delivered directly to your home. Your meal will include freshly baked bread, salad, and a rich, homemade cheesecake. You invite your friends, and then you can sit back, relax and enjoy your guests and meal!

Garage Clean-Up - Has your garage become a mess of boxes and outdoor supplies piled high, or who knows what else is in there? Let Youth Ministry teens help! We will move boxes, clear out clutter, and organize your space. On a Saturday of your choice, Youth Ministry will come to your home and clean out your garage. It is time to reclaim your space! Let us help you rearrange your garage to be accessible and clutter-free!

Pastoral Parking Indult – Running late, and looking for a close parking spot on Sundays for Mass? Save yourself a walk with a special reserved parking space! Winner of this bid will have access to a close special parking space for one full year!

Reserved Mass Seating for Christmas Eve/Day and Easter! Begins Easter 2023! Enter into the most sacred-and-crowded Masses of the year with calm and glory-by way of a peaceful spirit – as you and your family are escorted and seated to a private row (of your choice) reserved for the winner of this Youth Ministry auction item for the year’s most attended liturgical celebrations. Avoid searching for a pew or climbing over parishioners. Father Michael Whyte grants this dual-indult to the ‘winner of winners’ for this auction item