St. John’s-Fayetteville Prepares For Feast
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville will be holding their annual huge church feast Sunday, September 5, on the church grounds in Fayetteville.
Come out and attend the Mass with polka music under the pavilion at 9 a.m. with Pastor Rev. Steve Sauser officiating. Local musicians will be part of the Mass by playing their instruments and singing along with the congregation.
Homemade sweets will be available in the morning and throughout the day. A meal featuring beef and pork cut in bite size pieces and sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, beans, pickles, bread, peaches and tea will be offered at $12. Serving will start at 10:30 a.m.
Adult take home plates will be ready at 10:30 a.m. One can drive through the drive thru line or you can park your car and pick up plates-to-go and take advantage of buying the homemade pastries and looking through the silent auction, live auction, and other booths.
After Mass, music will be provided under the pavilion by Larry Sodek and local musicians lasting until auction time which is at 1:30 p.m. You may dance or just listen to the music.
Beginning at 1:30 p.m. barbecue sandwiches, sausage wraparounds, and nachos will be available all afternoon.
There will be a silent auction and cake wheel along with children’s games. The country auction which begins at 1:30 p.m. will feature quilts, antiques, coins, livestock, and much more. Come early to view the many items up for the auction. All auction items are on display under the pavilion.
The feast is known as a homecoming for many graduates and former residents of Fayetteville. Father Steve Sauser, pastor, and the parishioners of St. John the Baptist parish, invites the public to come out for the best meal, the finest entertainment, and the most fun for the family to take part in the activities offered for all ages.
Fayetteville is right in the middle of the Central Texas South golden triangle areas and is conveniently located between Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. St. John’s Recreation Hall is located on 301 Bell Street in Fayetteville.