The Catholic Community of Shakopee, MN
952-445-1319
SJA JACS JAM Annual Parish Festival
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DONATIONS REQUESTED!
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JACS JAM DONATION REQUESTS
NEW or HANDMADE items for many different areas of the festival including the Silent Auction, Country Store, Bake Sale, Kid’s Games, and Wine Booth. All parishioners are asked to donate in as many areas as they can.
- Bottles of Wine - Red, White, or Sparkling. It's all good!
- Kids Prizes - $10 toward purchases or donate prizes for any age group. Teen prizes are especially needed!
- Quilts - All sizes for our live quilt auction. Call the office to donate a quilt ASAP!
- Canned Jellies, Salsas, and Cookie/Cake-in-a-jar - Hot sellers at Country Store!
- Home-Grown Produce, Plants, and Flowers - Fresh from your garden. Or your neighbors. Let's see your beauties!
- Pies - Please, No Cream Pies. This is a crowd-pleaser at the Snack Shack, especially with a scoop of ice cream!
- Baked Goods - Sweetbreads, Bars, Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes, Candies. Bring your family favorites!
- Arts & Crafts - Ornaments, Pottery, Painted Glasses or Vases. I bet we have some crafty crafters!
- Woodworking Projects - Cutting Boards, Bowls, Tables, Games, Kids Toys. At the price of wood, these will should go high!
- Homemade Items - Candles, Jewelry, Lotions, Soap, Bath Bombs. What new skills did you learn over 2020?
- Photography Projects - Canvas, Prints, Magnets, Greeting Cards. A picture is worth a thousand words!
- Sewing/Knitting Projects - Dish Towels, Potholders, Aprons, Bibs, Blankets, Pillow Cases, Headbands, Scrunchies, Hats, Mittens, Scarves, Hand/Rice Warmers. Classics that are always appreciated!
Schedule a craft day with your kids, grandkids, or girlfriends to make custom items to donate!
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SILENT AUCTION REQUESTS
This is a great opportunity to promote your business or give from your heart.
IDEAS: Gift Cards, Firepits, Grill, Wall Decor, Kid or Family Games, Outdoor Games or Chairs, or Flower Planters.
DONATION DROP OFF
Most donations can be dropped off in the parish office, left in the back of the church clearly marked for JACS JAM, or we can arrange to pick up any item. Baked goods and food items should be dropped off at the festival in the social center - downstairs level.
If you have any questions, contact the parish office at 952-445-1319 or parishoffice@ssjacs.org.
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JACS JAM 2021 EVENT OPportunities - click each tab to learn more about each event!
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Just $10 gets you a chance to win a 2016 Chevy Sonic with only 41,000 miles!
Need another car for your teenager?
Is mom in need of a dependable car?
Is there a family in need that you could gift the car to?
Try your luck at winning a 2016 Chevy Sonic with only 41,000 miles!
Buy a car raffle ticket after select weekend Masses or stop by the office during the week to buy your chances.
1,400 tickets will be sold
SJA Parish Office Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day):
Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 4 pm and Friday | 8:30 am - NoonDrawing will be held live on Sunday, August 15, 2021,
at 4:30 pm during our JACS JAM parish festival.
JACS JAM is being held at our SJA - Marystown Church
15850 Marystown Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379
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$10,000 in TOTAL cash prizes!
This is our biggest fundraising event!
Each parishioner family received 20 tickets to purchase or sell at $5 each.
Each ticket has a chance to win up to $3,000 in cash prizes.
Total of $10,000 in prizes will be awarded!
Need more tickets to sell to family and friends?
Get more tickets in the office or at the SJA booth at the festival!Drawing will be held live on Sunday, August 15, 2021,
at 4:30 pm during our JACS JAM parish festival.
JACS JAM is being held at our SJA - Marystown Church
15850 Marystown Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Come and throw some corn hole and win some cash!
ADULT waiver - Bean Bag MINOR waiver - Bean Bag
REGISTER ONLINEBean Bag Tournament
Fast-paced tournament
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Tournament begins at 12:30 pmHeld at our SJA - Marystown Church
15850 Marystown Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379¨ Entry Fee = $40/team (2/per team)
¨ Double elimination
¨ Maximum of 32 teams
¨ Pre-register to ensure entry
– Fill out the form (see "Bean Bag Tourney flyer" button above)
– Write a check to: SJA – Memo: Bean Bag Tourney
– Return check & form to the parish office: 2700 17th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379
¨ Day of event registration
¨ Registration opens at 11 am for any spots still available
– First-come, first-play. Registration closes when full or 12:20 pmQuestions? Contact:
– Event coordinator: Jeff Jovaag at 952-292-1511
or email: JJovaag@hotmail.com
– SJA parish office at 952-445-1319
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Sign up to run, walk, or jaunt your way through the countryside
Get your running shoes out! Or walking shoes! Or flip-flops!
Your choice! Either way, we have an event that's perfect for you!
5K Joachim Jaunt &
0.5K Donut Dawdle 2021 flyer
ADULT Waiver - 5K & 0.5K MINOR Waiver - 5K & 0.5K
REGISTER ONLINE
2021 Memorial Run is in memory of long-time parishioner Mark Grommesch8 am - Race-day registration begins
9 am - Mass and blessing for all participants. Wear your T-shirt to Mass.
10:05 - 0.5K Donut Dawdle begins from church stairs
10:30 am - 5K Joachim Jaunt Race begins from starting line
Race will be during our SJA JACS JAM parish festival held at our SJA - Marystown Church, St. Mary of the Purification, 15850 Marystown Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379
Register to be guaranteed a T-shirt was due Monday, July 26.
You can still register to be a part of the race but we do not guarantee a T-shirt.
5K Joachim Jaunt - run, walk, or bike
$25 includes a T-shirt and post-race snacks
This UNOFFICIAL 5K is a 3.1-mile fun run/walk that will leave Marystown campus grounds and head to our beautiful country gravel roads, turn around at halfway point with a quick cup of water, and head back to the church lot for a snack and refreshment.
0.5k Donut Dawdle - Walk, polka, or shuffle for all ages and athletic abilities :-)
$15 includes a T-shirt, coffee/water, and donut
UNDERACHIEVERS WELCOME for this quick 0.5K for the rest of us! Anyone can run or walk a short 500 yards. Donut & Coffee hydration station will be available after your "long race." You will also get a 5K Joachim Jaunt T-shirt. What you tell people about the race is up to you!5K Co-Chairs
Parishioner Volunteer: Nell Bury | 952-393-2813 | nell@inmind-design.com
Staff Member/Parishioner: Cathy Wideman | 952-445-1319 | cwideman@ssjacs.org
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Events
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MONTHLY MEETINGS HELD ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 6:30 pm
IN-PERSON: SJA - MARYSTOWN CHURCH
We will attempt to live-stream the meeting. Please bear with us as we will be out in the countryside.
LIVE STREAM ON FACEBOOK
2021 FESTIVAL DATES: August 14 & 15 -
EVENT LEADERSHIP IS NEEDED!
Now is the time for you to sign up to be an event leader for an activity or booth at your 2021 JACS JAM parish festival. Want to make it really fun? Get a group together of family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, sports team members, card club, or how about a bunco group, and share the workload! It makes it so much more fun and less work!- Card club run security?
- Sports team help with parking or grounds?
- Prayer group solicits for the silent auction?
- High school or college students design social media graphics?
- Train to be a festival coordinator and help build your resume?
Areas that need leaders/teams:
· Parking
· Marketing & Social Media
· Festival Sponsorships
· Volunteer Recruiter
· Security
Areas that already have leaders but need more Help to share the load:
· Silent Auction
· Food Booth
· Festival co-coordinator in-trainingThank you for considering! We can't wait to see where you decide to take this year's festival!
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DID YOU MISS OUR 2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL?
WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE NOW! SJA JACS JAM 2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
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