RUSSIA
HOMECOMING
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
2025
Bake Wheel
Each family is asked to donate 3 items (cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, etc.). All items should be securely wrapped and labeled with their flavor. Cookies: 12 large or 18 small/package. Drop-off locations: Primary - Pre-built shelves behind Bake Wheel. Overflow - Tyler Francis's garage at 105 Borchers Street. Free cake mixes will be available in the back of church for anyone that would like to do additional baking. This stand closes down early every year because there is a shortage of baked goods.
Raffle Table
We are still looking for larger items for the very popular raffle table. Anyone who would like to donate items, ranging from baskets, handmade goods, quilts, purses, perfume and makeup items, lawn furniture, floral arrangements, corn hole games, cash and gift certificates are asked to contact Maria Hoehne (937) 638-3165 as soon as possible.
Fancy Stand
Each family is asked to donate 3 items, either purchased or handmade, to the Fancy Stand. To match the 50 cent game entry, aim for higher quality prizes. Please combine smaller or matching items. A wide variety of items is appreciated, including kitchen towels, hot pads, picnic items, 12-packs of pop, picture frames, and candles, as well as items for children's paddles, such as markers, sidewalk chalk, and small toys. No squirt guns please. Deliver items to Mitchel & Brooke Hoying's garage at 103 Borchers Street (former residence of Paul & Rosie Cordonnier) on Saturday of the picnic.
Lunch Stand & Chicken Dinner
We are asking each family in the parish to donate 2 pies. Berry and pudding pies preferred. Securely wrap or use zip-lock bags and label them. Drop-off location: St. Remy Hall. Last name A - M drop off Saturday and last name N - Z drop off Sunday. We also need tomatoes, which can be delivered to the hall Friday 1:00-2:00pm and Saturday 8:30-9:00am.
Clean Up & Can Crews
8th grade boys: Clean-up leads Scott Armstrong (937) 726-0367 and Josh Francis (937) 467-8484. 7th grade: Lunch stand lead Brandi Phlipot (brandimphlipot@gmail.com). Trash bins provided - please help keep the grounds clean.
Safety
We ask that children not play on the festival grounds after tents are up. Parents are responsible for explaining safety rules to their children. There is more vehicle and pedestrian traffic over the weekend and we ask that everyone drive cautiously.
Handicapped Parking and Street Closings
Parking between the hall and the cemetery will be designated for the handicapped and elderly only. St. Remy Street will be blocked off between Main Street and Borchers Street all weekend. The section of Borchers Street that borders St. Remy Hall will also be closed much of the weekend, as well!
Stand Building & Tear Down
Stands should be built beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday evening. No stand should be torn down on Sunday evening before 11:30pm. Each stand is responsible for the return of their equipment to the proper storage area. Your help with the clean-up is greatly appreciated.
Workers
We invite each parishioner to consider volunteering some time to support this year's parish picnic. This cherished event wouldn't be possible without the generosity and dedication of our St. Remy parish family. The funds raised play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing work of our parish and the services we provide our community.
If you're able, we would be grateful if you could consider signing up for additional shifts - every hour truly makes a meaningful impact. Parents should remind their children of their scheduled hours and the importance of working to support our parish and community.
To our college students who will be home for the picnic: we would love to have you join us as well!
If you are unassigned to a stand, please contact Gina Monnin (gmonnin@russiaschool.org) at Russia School 526-3156. She will be happy to honor you with the priviledge of contributing your time and talent to a stand that is short on workers!
Bake Wheel
Each family is asked to donate 3 items (cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, etc.). All items should be securely wrapped and labeled with their flavor. Cookies: 12 large or 18 small/package. Drop-off locations: Primary - Pre-built shelves behind Bake Wheel. Overflow - Tyler Francis's garage at 105 Borchers Street. Free cake mixes will be available in the back of church for anyone that would like to do additional baking. This stand closes down early every year because there is a shortage of baked goods.
Raffle Table
We are still looking for larger items for the very popular raffle table. Anyone who would like to donate items, ranging from baskets, handmade goods, quilts, purses, perfume and makeup items, lawn furniture, floral arrangements, corn hole games, cash and gift certificates are asked to contact Maria Hoehne (937) 638-3165 as soon as possible.
Fancy Stand
Each family is asked to donate 3 items, either purchased or handmade, to the Fancy Stand. To match the 50 cent game entry, aim for higher quality prizes. Please combine smaller or matching items. A wide variety of items is appreciated, including kitchen towels, hot pads, picnic items, 12-packs of pop, picture frames, and candles, as well as items for children's paddles, such as markers, sidewalk chalk, and small toys. No squirt guns please. Deliver items to Mitchel & Brooke Hoying's garage at 103 Borchers Street (former residence of Paul & Rosie Cordonnier) on Saturday of the picnic.
Lunch Stand & Chicken Dinner
We are asking each family in the parish to donate 2 pies. Berry and pudding pies preferred. Securely wrap or use zip-lock bags and label them. Drop-off location: St. Remy Hall. Last name A - M drop off Saturday and last name N - Z drop off Sunday. We also need tomatoes, which can be delivered to the hall Friday 1:00-2:00pm and Saturday 8:30-9:00am.
Clean Up & Can Crews
8th grade boys: Clean-up leads Scott Armstrong (937) 726-0367 and Josh Francis (937) 467-8484. 7th grade: Lunch stand lead Brandi Phlipot (brandimphlipot@gmail.com). Trash bins provided - please help keep the grounds clean.
Safety
We ask that children not play on the festival grounds after tents are up. Parents are responsible for explaining safety rules to their children. There is more vehicle and pedestrian traffic over the weekend and we ask that everyone drive cautiously.
Handicapped Parking and Street Closings
Parking between the hall and the cemetery will be designated for the handicapped and elderly only. St. Remy Street will be blocked off between Main Street and Borchers Street all weekend. The section of Borchers Street that borders St. Remy Hall will also be closed much of the weekend, as well!
Stand Building & Tear Down
Stands should be built beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday evening. No stand should be torn down on Sunday evening before 11:30pm. Each stand is responsible for the return of their equipment to the proper storage area. Your help with the clean-up is greatly appreciated.
Workers
We invite each parishioner to consider volunteering some time to support this year's parish picnic. This cherished event wouldn't be possible without the generosity and dedication of our St. Remy parish family. The funds raised play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing work of our parish and the services we provide our community.
If you're able, we would be grateful if you could consider signing up for additional shifts - every hour truly makes a meaningful impact. Parents should remind their children of their scheduled hours and the importance of working to support our parish and community.
To our college students who will be home for the picnic: we would love to have you join us as well!
If you are unassigned to a stand, please contact Gina Monnin (gmonnin@russiaschool.org) at Russia School 526-3156. She will be happy to honor you with the priviledge of contributing your time and talent to a stand that is short on workers!