Special Events

Hand painted Wine Glasses
Grand Prize Sponsored by: Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers
$10 per glass
Location: Cafeteria
Ladies Diamond earrings crafted in 14k White Gold.
The earrings feature round cut diamonds totaling ½ carat.
Value $550

Black and White Photo Gallery
Location: Cafeteria
Pick up precious black and white photos of your child, along with “angelic” shots of our little ones. Perfect Christmas gifts for Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, and Uncles.
$5 per photo

St. Pius X Rhinestone Brooches
Location: Boutique Table – Gym
Purchase one of our stylish rhinestone St. Pius X brooches.
Cost of brooch - $20

St. Pius X Church Clay Plaques and Christmas Ornaments by Clay Creations
Location: Boutique Table – Gym
Purchase one of our commemorative St. Pius X clay wall plaques featuring the historic St. Pius X Church and precious St. Pius X Christmas ornaments. Beautiful accent to your home décor or to your Christmas tree.
Cost of plaque - $20
Cost of ornament - $10

Old World Santas
Hand-crafted by the St. Pius X Art Club.
Cost - $20


Own your own piece of history: PRICELESS
As parents and parishioners we have worked for three years to raise funds to replace the Hurricane Katrina damaged roof of St. Pius X Church, a Lake Vista landmark.

Now, you can own a piece of history thanks to our own talented Gabrielle Champagne, who has handcrafted these limited edition crosses from the roof’s copper. Each uniquely designed work of art serves as a lovely reminder of our strength and determination in coming together for a common goal – the true spirit of surviving and overcoming obstacles. They remind us to count our blessings as we look, with hope, toward the future.

Available only at this year’s gala auction, the bidding for these wonderful collector’s items is sure to be fierce since only 31 exist! Once they are gone, they are gone!

2008-2009 Party Boards

A Year’s Worth of Celebrations!

All parties are generously given by friends of St. Pius X. All monies are given directly to the parish. Each party is limited to a specific number of guests – dictated by the hosts. GUESTS MUST SIGN UP IN PERSON – SORRY, NO SIGNING UP FOR YOUR FRIENDS. Party boards will close when the party limit is reached. Don’t hesitate to mark your name – talk to your friends early and sign up quickly. THESE WILL GO FAST!!

The Caroling through the Lanes Progressive Party for 2009 and the Bartlett Soiree is a Patron Party Exclusive. It is open from 6:30pm until 7:30pm or until the event is sold out. All other Party Boards are open from 8pm until 11pm or until the event is sold out.

January
Little Chefs Around the World Party
January 23, 2009
New this year! Hosts, Cameron, Isabella, and Millie Crozier invite you to cook up some fun at their Little Chefs Around the World Party!
$25 per child; Limited to 20 children

Father/Daughter Dance
January 30, 2009
Dads are crazy about their little girls. Enjoy them while you can – music, food, dancing with friends – what more could there be? The girls will look forward to this every year.
$30 per father/daughter couple; $10 each additional daughter; Limited to 100 daughters

March
Cocktails and Canvas Party
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Think you can't paint? YOU CAN! Come enjoy a fun night out with friends at the new sensation, Cocktails and Canvas, and enjoy getting in touch with your creative side when you are led by an instructor through doing a painting of your very own. Sign up for this unique party - new to our Gala Party Boards this year -and get ready to discover your hidden talent.
Hosted by Jolie Bourgeois, Gabrielle Champagne, Jodi Lafranca, Michelle Lorusso & Marsha Sperier - $35 per person; Limited to 25 people

Crawfish Boil
March 14, 2009
Every Louisianan looks forward to spring for one reason – CRAWFISH! Gear up with some lip smackin’ good crawdads. Come pass a good time, chere!
Hosted by: Stephanie and Robert Butler - $40 per couple; Limited to 25 couples

April
Mother/Daughter Tea Party
April 18, 2009
Ladies, put on your hats, gloves and pearls...it's tea time for the girls! This new party offering is an old fashioned elegant tea party for Mothers and Daughters, hosted by Rene Bourdais, Marcelle Lafranca, Layton Perkins, Lally Seither and their moms. $25 per child; Limited to 75 daughters

May
Cheerleading Clinic
May 2009
Just in time for St. Pius X Cheerleading Tryouts…Ms. Katie Prados and Mrs. Bridget Wiederhold have donated their time to conduct a cheerleading clinic for two hours on a Saturday afternoon in early May.
$25 per child; Limited to 20 girls

Mother/Son Bowling Tournament
May 31, 2009
STRIKE! Not one boy will forget the day they creamed their moms at Colonial Lanes! (or not) Come on moms – show your muscle and your sons how bowling is done. A great end of the school year blowout the boys will talk about long into the summer and want to do year after year. Location – Colonial Bowling Lanes, Harahan
Hosted by: The Roesel, Steib, Rees and Park Families
$25 per mom/son team; $10 each additional son; Limited to 50 sons

June
Margarita Mayhem
June 20, 2009
NO SIESTAS HERE – We’re livin’ la vida loca at this party! Homemade margaritas, sangrias, salsa, guacamole and a Mexican fiesta buffet. Who knows we may break out a sombrero dance. Hurry and sign up this party is hot, hot, hot!
Hosted by: The Bourgeois, Fuchs, Goodwin, Kuss, and Morel Families
$50 per couple; Limited to 20 couples

July
Iron Chef Party
July 18, 2009
FOODIES…Start your ovens! Don your aprons! John and Dana Venezia along with Angel and Frank Thibodaux are serving up a culinary challenge. Each chef must prepare a dish with a theme ingredient chosen by John and Dana (but you won’t know what it is until the morning of the party!) Then, bring the dish fully prepared to the party – to be shared, appreciated, and judged. Judging between 8 and 9 pm. Prizes will be awarded but there will only be one – IRON CHEF. The winner will defend their title at next year’s challenge – it could be you! Not a chef – sign up and be a judge.
Home of: John and Dana Venezia - $50 per person; Limited to 20 people

August
Family Fun Party
August 23, 2009
Okay families – put your game face on! The Crozier and Recile families challenge your family to ping pong battles, scavenger hunts and of course Family Feud. Think your kids can beat Bailey and Evan? Sign up and see for yourself. Fun-filled afternoons – your kids will definitely want to go to this – don’t miss it. Sunday Afternoon in the Gym
Hosted by: The Crozier and Recile Families - $35 per family; Limited to 20 families

September
Mexican Train Ride to Texas Card Night
September 2009
A card game night just for adults. Last year we had “Girls’ Poker Night” and this year it was “Texas Hold ‘em”. For next year, take your choice of several different games being played at once with a casino style setup.
Hosted by the Corcorans and Linhubers - $40 per couple; Limited to 15 couples

December
Caroling Through the Lanes Progressive Party – Patron Party Exclusive
December 2009
Appetizers and drinks in one house – sing a little. Dinner in another house – sing a little. Then dessert in yet another house – getting the idea? Each course of this party is in a different house. All the homes line the lovely Christmas lit lanes of Lake Vista and party goers can carol their way from one mini party to the next – what a great way to end the year.
Hosted by: The Bourdais, Bergeron, Chachere, Francioni, and McClure Families
$50 per couple; Limited to 15 couples