St John Feast Day Bonfire & Parish-wide Picnic
Event Chair: Ed Bahoura
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The Feast of St. John the Baptist Bonfire is rooted in a centuries-old Catholic tradition celebrating the birth of St. John the Baptist on June 24.
The tradition comes from Luke 1:57-80. When John was born, his father Zechariah regained his speech and proclaimed God's greatness. Across Europe, Catholics began lighting bonfires on St. John's Eve (June 23) as a symbol of:
🔥 Light overcoming darkness
🔥 Preparing the way for Christ, just as John the Baptist did
🔥 Renewal, conversion, and faith
🔥 Christian fellowship and community
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St. John Bonfire – Hospitality & Safety Team Responsibilities
The Hospitality & Safety Team will help ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Responsibilities include:
• Greeting guests as they arrive and directing them to parking areas and event activities.
• Assisting elderly guests, families with children, veterans, and visitors as needed.
• Monitoring the bonfire area to ensure attendees maintain a safe distance from the fire.
• Helping keep walkways, gathering areas, and exits clear and accessible.
• Watching for any safety concerns and promptly notifying event leadership.
• Assisting with traffic flow, seating, and general event logistics.
• Helping maintain a family-friendly atmosphere throughout the evening.
• Serving as visible ambassadors of the Knights of Columbus by offering hospitality, answering questions, and assisting guests.
• Remaining available until the event concludes to assist with guest departures and site cleanup.
The goal is simple: help everyone feel welcome, safe, and cared for while enjoying an evening of faith, fellowship, and community.
Assignments:
- Parking & Arrival Coordinator, Lead
- Bonfire Safety Monitor, Lead
- Family & Elder Assistance, Lead
- Grounds & Walkway Monitor, Lead
- Floating Hospitality Lead (goes wherever needed), Lead
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Keep guests away from the fire
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Serve food to parishoners with love and Joy!
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Return tables, chairs, cones, etc to DC.
General clean up of the parking lot. More Hands make the work light!!
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Be around the games, like corn hole, pin pong etc to make sure everyone is having a good time.
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