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Making your Reservation

Making Reservations & Ordering Centennial Items

Make your reservation by July 5th

Reservations are limited to:

Past/Present Parishioners and Little Italy Descendants

TO MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE: Select your Events & Centennial Merchandise below using your credit/debit card or PayPal account. You do not need a PayPal account to make online reservations or purchases.

TO PAY BY CHECK: If you wish to pay by check or have any questions, call Vince Chiaro (501) 350-5535.

ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE PAID BY JULY 5TH.

Friday, August 5, 2022

7PM - St. Francis Centennial Opening Ceremony

St. Francis parishioners past and present, Little Italy descendants, and friends of St. Francis parish gather to give prayerful thanks to God for a Centennial of blessings. Takes place in St. Francis Church; seating is limited. No Cost.

NO NEED TO RSVP

7:30PM - Centennial Dessert Social

After the Opening Ceremony, join us in the Parish Hall for traditional Italian desserts, drinks, and dancing. A great time to catch up with your relatives and friends while enjoying accordion music, polka dancing, and catching up on lost time. No Cost. Limited to 250 guests.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

4:30PM - Remember our Loved Ones

Join us at St. Francis Cemetery for a prayer service as we remember those who have come before us. The service will include recognition of names, a candle ceremony, and blessing. No Cost.

NO NEED TO RSVP

5:30PM - Little Italy Heritage Museum Cocktail Hour

Immediately following the Cemetery Prayer Service head over to the Little Italy Museum (33615 Highway 300) for drinks before dinner. The Museum Gift Shop will be open for purchases. All proceeds benefit the Little Italy Museum. Donations Accepted.

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6:30PM - Centennial Banquet

A catered dinner with a selection of Chicken Parmesan, Beef Brisket (Gluten Free), or Vegetarian Lasagna and two sides: buttered corn and green beans; bread and dessert. Enjoy great food, live Italian music, conversation, and another opportunity to reminisce. Cost is $30 per plate. Limited to 250 guests.

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CENTENNIAL MERCHANDISE

Centennial Garden Brick

Donate an engraved brick in honor/remembrance of loved for placement in the Centennial Memorial Garden located near the pavilion on the parish grounds. A limited number of bricks are available. $100 donation for each brick.

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Centennial T-Shirt

Show pride in your parish and heritage by purchasing the St. Francis Centennial T-Shirt which features the Centennial Logo and the names Little Italy’s founding families. Order Early Online for savings. Available in sizes up to 4X. $18 pre-order; $20 during events weekend.

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Centennial Commemorative Book

Published by the Little Italy Museum, St. Francis: Our Lives, Our Faith is a soft-cover book which highlights the history of the Catholic Church in Little Italy. 104 pages. Each Commemorative Book is $20. Order Online early for savings. Limited Quantity of 300 available.

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St. Francis of Assisi Centennial 1922-2022

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Friday, August 5, 2022

7PM - St. Francis Centennial Opening Ceremony

7:30PM - Centennial Dessert Social

Saturday, August 6, 2022

4:30PM - Remember our Loved Ones

5:30PM - Little Italy Heritage Museum Cocktail Hour

6:30PM - Centennial Banquet

Sunday, August 7, 2022

10:30AM - Centennial Mass of Thanksgiving

11:30AM - Centennial Spaghetti Luncheon

CENTENNIAL MERCHANDISE

Centennial Garden Brick

Centennial T-Shirt

Centennial Commemorative Book

Centennial Campaign Donation