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SCC ANNUAL PICNIC & RAFFLE - THANK YOU/HVALA LEPA


The Slovenian Catholic Center’s Annual Picnic and Raffle was held on Sunday, August 10th on the grounds of St. Mary’s in Lemont.


The day begin with a mass on beautiful day at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto celebrated by Fr. Metod Ogrevc and assisted by Deacon John Vidmar. After communion, students from the ŠlomšekSlovenian School sang a wonderful meditation hymn.  Following the mass, Fr. Metod led the congregation in litanies which culminated a glorious devotion to our Blessed Mother.


Earlier in the day, many volunteers had begun roasting the lamb, pork, and chicken which was available for purchase including to the attendees.  Of course no picnic would be complete without

čevapčiči and throughout out the day, over 1,800 pieces were grilled and served.  As the music, began to sound, provided by Ansambel Veseljaki, people enjoyed their meals including the numerous amounts of bakery items including potica, strudel, and krofe (over 800 krofe were freshly made). 


There was plenty of fun for children of all ages beginning with Šlomšek Slovenian School project followed by raffles, a bean bag tournament, volleyball, and relay races.  New this year for the children was the Bus O' Fun which included numerous games, tug-o-war, scavenger hunt, and sweets and treats.  .


At the end of the day, the Grand Prize Drawing and other prizes were here held (see winners list below) to the waiting crowd of thousands.  As the day came to a close and the sounds of polka and waltzes began to fade, people walked away with fully bellies, good times, and new friends made. Thank you for entering in our 2014 raffle.  You helped in the sUccess of a great raffle and picnic.

 2014 SCC GRAND PRIZE AND OTHER PRIZE WINNERS

A BIG thanks to this year's sellers:

Dana Blase, * Lillian Cepon, John Eck, Mary Glavac, Ray Haehnel, Robert Hozjan, Tony Kaluza, Jennie Kovacic, Ed Kovack, * Viktor Lavrisa, Nandi Puc, Andrej Remec, Tony Rems, Martina Ruda,*  Stan Simrayh,* Joe Sobocan, Kristina Tkalec, Jennie Valent, Charlie Walker,* Daisy Zeleznikar, Drago Zupevec                 ( *seller prize winner )

                              
Thank you from the Board of Directors and members of the Slovenian Catholic Center.
Raffle chair team
Stanley and Ivanka Markun

Slovenian Catholic Center


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