St. Meinrad Parish Annual Fall Picnic

The annual St. Meinrad Parish Fall Picnic will be held on the church grounds on Sunday,
September 17, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Time.

Boy Scout Troop 102 will open the event at 9:45 a.m. with the presentation of colors and honor guard, followed by an opening prayer and moment of silence to remember those listed in the picnic honor roll.

Parishioners, friends and neighbors are invited to enjoy entertainment throughout the day, including live music at the outdoor dining pavilion, weather permitting. Fried chicken dinners, famous soup (by the bowl or gallon), ice cream by Windmill Chill, and a food court with hamburgers and cheeseburgers will be available for dine-in and carry-out while supplies last. Also, returning in 2023 will be the German tenderloin sandwich.

Patrons may pre-order soup by the gallon using cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, or eChecks (ACH) between July 1  and August 31. Order form available through QR code or at www.smcatholic.church/fall-picnic.

On picnic day, patrons may use cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, or eChecks (ACH). Bulk tickets are available for $1 each at the hospitality stand located at the intersection at 4th Street N and Brewery Street. Tickets for single-purchase items are available by scanning the QR code at the stand. Tickets may not be used at charitable gaming stands.

The Gatwoods will provide live music throughout the day. The Celebration Singers will perform at 11 a.m. in the parish church. Following will be an architectural tour of the church at 12:30 p.m. Take a virtual tour of the parish cemetery to view specific burial sites, photos of headstones, and an aerial map of the cemetery at www.smcatholic.church/1861.

The country store will feature crafts from local artisans and baked goods, including whole pies and cakes, preserves, jams, and canned items.

The celebration will conclude with raffle drawings. Raffle tickets are available from any St. Meinrad parishioner after July 1. Please return the completed raffle tickets and donations to raffle stands on picnic day. You must be 18 years old to enter and need not be present to win. Cash prizes will be mailed within 10 business days.

Parking is available on the parish grounds, with overflow parking at the east lawn. Handicap parking is located on the south side of the church by entering at the intersection of 5th Street N and Brewery Street. Shuttle service will be available.

For patrons wishing to enter the parish grounds in a location with level ground, can make use of the designated drop off and pick up area with courtesy benches available for patrons to safely wait while their driver is parking. The drop off point will be available at the entrance of 4th Street N and Brewery Street for our guests’ convenience. Shuttle service will be available at all parking locations.

For more information about the fall picnic or to view the 2023 Honor Roll, visit www.smcatholic.church/fall-picnic.

Become a picnic sponsor today. Visit www.smcatholic.church/fall-picnic.

The parish church is open daily from dawn to dusk. For information about upcoming events, visit
www.smcatholic.church/news.