Are You Ready for Some Football!!

Let's "break in" the new TV in the Gathering Room.

This Sunday night the Bears take on the Falcons on Football Night in America. What a perfect opportunity to get the men together to do a little indoor tailgate and watch the beloved Bears.

Here are the Details;

--Doors to the Gathering Room will open at 6:00 p.m.

--(Please remember there is also Mass at 6.)

--We will have a set or two of bags, a couple decks of cards, and some squares.

--Snacks and beverages will be provided and a pizza order placed after the 1st quarter

We look forward to seeing you all there and don't forget to grab your neighbors and friends for a fun night of football as we watch the Bears pound the Falcons!

Pictures and Recap from Golf Outing at Ruffled Feathers

Here are photos taken throughout the day at the Golf Outing, thanks to Art Durham. We would also like to thank Miles Boone Photography for providing all the foursomes with their own group photos.

In regards to the outing, the rain actually stopped around 1:00 and we didn't feel another drop until everyone was playing their last hole of the day. The winning team of Fisher, O'Leary, and Matthews ended up 15 under to take home the crown, with 2 other groups tied at -13. After golfing was over everyone met and socialized in the Fairway Room. We ate, drank, and raffled off a number of prizes including golf clubs, dinners, and 4-some at Ruffled Feathers. Despite the rainy, overcast day the event was a huge success raising well over $10,000.

We would like to thank all of the golfers, volunteers, and sponsors who made this such a great event. We look forward to doing it again next year (in warmer, sunnier, and drier conditions) and we look forward to seeing all of you there!!!

Bags Tournament at the Picnic

Once again, this years picnic will be host to the

"Bags Championship of St. Marys".

Last year was a great success with Michael & Renee Malloy capturing the crown with a solid performance from start to finish. Who will challenge the Malloys this year????

Get signed up early so you are assured a spot. We will be registering 16 teams of two on a first come, first served basis. We look forward to seeing you there.

The entry fee is $10.00 per team with a prize being awarded to the winners.

2009 Golf Outing at Ruffled Feathers

St. Marys Men's Group is very excited to be involved this year with the annual golf outing. The event will be held on Thursday, August 27th at Ruffled Feathers in Lemont. Ruffled Feathers is a highly acclaimed course with "First Class" amenities. One of St. Marys' own is responsible for organizing and running these events and they are looking forward to having us.

We will have a 4-person scramble with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm, followed by drinks and appetizers in the Fairway Room.
Everyone in the parish is invited and we hope you will bring lots of friends.

The registration fee is only $130.00 per golfer, same as last year.

We plan on having prizes for the top teams including longest drive and closest to the pin. There will be a raffle with a wide variety of prizes including a 50/50 raffle that will take place after we are through golfing.

Online registration is Closed.

Please call 847-366-9781 if you are still interested in playing.

Make sure to get your checks in for yourself or your foursome. We are limited in the number of golfers and this is sure to fill up fast.

If you would like to participate but don't golf, don't worry, we are looking for volunteers to help with the event and partake in all the "non-golf" festivities.

Here is the link to go directly to Ruffled Feathers for a preview of the outing;

http://www.ruffledfeathersgc.com/

Mens Group Gift for Father Ernie's 25th

SMG Mens' Group continues to enhance Church grounds. Proceeds from the Hold'em Tournament were used to purchase some desperately needed landscaping for the parking lot entry. Oakley Home Builders provided the labor, additional plants and mulch to complete the project. (Thanks Steve)

Tomorrow is Father Ernie's 25th celebratory mass and reception. The festivities start at 6 p.m.

I look forward to seeing you there.

2009 SMG Hold'em Champ

Well, here he is, Mr. Chris Mackenna, the man to beat at our next Hold'em Tournament. Chris having dwindled down to a measly 3 chips made a stretch run that 'Mine that Bird' would have been proud of!! Taking down a number of tenacious card players that included the likes of the "Grim Reaper", Johnny "don't know when to fold em" Denk, and of course Father John. Mike Budzynski made a valiant effort but fell just short to claim 2nd Place.

A fun time was had by all and thanks to the winners we were able to make a sizeable deposit into the Mens Group bank account.
Thanks again to all of those who helped put the event together. We look forward to dethroning the champ in the fall.