Another Great Parish Carnival At St Rose

By CURT CLARK

Published: Jul 06, 2012 12:00 AM

Another Great Parish Carnival

At St Rose

To the Editor:

On behalf of Saint Rose Parish, I want to thank everyone who supported and attended our Annual Parish Carnival. We were truly blessed with great weather, incredible parish volunteers, and a dedicated group of men and women who coordinated the event for us.

The presence of the Newtown Police Department and the Newtown Hook & Ladder Company gave a feeling of safety and security to our volunteers and guests. We are especially blessed by the number of local business and individuals who sponsor our carnival for us. Their support and generosity makes all the difference.

Special thanks to Andreaâs Bake Shop, Associated Refuse, Attorney Anne Ragusa, Bagel Delight, Blue Colony Diner, S. Baier Family, Joshua Baum, DMD, Caraluzziâs Market, Carminuccioâs, Kevin Cragin, David Grant Caterers, Mr and Mrs R. Colonel, Dental Associates, Doug Griebel, Figs, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Francoâs, Golden Landscape, Guyâs Heating & Cooling, Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop, The Inn at Newtown, Mrs M. Izzo, Jensen Tire, Auto & Marine, Kesco Electric, Lathrop School of Dance, Mr & Mrs T. Luciano, MacDaddyâs, Marietta College, Michael Burton Builders, Michael Angeloâs Restaurant, Mona Lisa, My Place, Newtown Cleaners, Newtown Deli, Newtown General Store, Newtown Pizza Palace, Nickâs Restaurant & Catering, NJK Automotive, Nutmeg Investment Group, PJâs Laundromat, R&D Amusements, Raymond James Financial, Richâs Keys & Locks, Robertoâs, Rosa Mexicana, Sal e Pepe, Sandy Hook Diner, Shooterâs Pistol Range, Smeraglinoâs Catering, Spadaccino & Gallagher Funeral Home, Sugar Hill, Suzuki Talent Education School, Tambascioâs, Villa Restaurant, Tim Conlan Co., Truly Yours, Union Savings Bank, Vasiâs International Gymnastics, Villerinaâs, Monsignor Bob Weiss, and Z Place for Fitness.

We were also blessed with most enjoyable entertainment in our food tent, which added a festive tone to the carnival grounds. Thanks to D.J. Steve Chetcuti, âGospelâ Cast Members from Sabrinaâs Encore Entertainment, D.J. Scott Runkle, Smokebomb Mondays, and The XY Chromotones.

Finally, we thank everyone who joined us for our carnival and continue to support our efforts in being a vibrant faith community in Newtown. See you next year!

Monsignor Robert Weiss

46 Church Hill Road, NewtownÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â July 2, 2012

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