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Join Us for the Saint Matthew Parish Picnic!<\/h2>\n
Sunday, July 20 | 12\u20133 p.m. | Saint Matthew Athletic Field<\/strong><\/p>\n Get ready for the biggest and best Parish Picnic<\/strong> yet! Many of our beloved parish ministries are once again teaming up with the Men\u2019s Club<\/strong> to bring you an unforgettable afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Double the comfort<\/strong> \u2013 We\u2019re adding a second tent to provide more shade while you eat and hang out with your fellow parishioners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n More family fun<\/strong> \u2013 Enjoy two<\/em> bounce houses (including one just for the littles), new games, and the addition of Bingo<\/strong> with exciting prizes!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expanded activities<\/strong> \u2013 Get ready for water relay races and some tug-of-war competitions. Hang out and enjoy our yard games area. Bring your own tent, chairs, or blankets and settle in on the athletic field for a memorable day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This year, we\u2019re hosting two cornhole tournaments<\/strong>:<\/p>\n One exclusively for students! <\/strong>All 2025 8th grade graduates and younger are invited to play in this tournament. Walk the halls of SMS as a champion when you return to school in the fall. Click HERE<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n One open play tournament<\/strong> for high schoolers, adults, parent\/kid teams, or any SMS students who think they can take down the reigning champions! Click HERE<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Last year\u2019s competition sold out\u2014don\u2019t miss your chance to register! Winners will walk away with cash prizes<\/strong> and ultimate bragging rights. Click here <\/a>for the rules.<\/p>\n \n Foamboree Party<\/strong> and Dunk Tank<\/strong> \u2013 back by popular demand! Doctor Simpson is already committed to being back in the dunk tank, who else will you sink?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n New additions: Water Relay Race<\/strong>, yard games, and more surprises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The Men\u2019s Club<\/strong> is firing up the grill for their world-famous BBQ chicken<\/strong> with all the fixin\u2019s. We invite all attendees to bring a dessert to share. If you’re making a homemade item, enter it into our dessert contest<\/strong>. Father Raines<\/strong> will once again lead the dessert judging team\u2014don\u2019t miss your chance to win a Publix gift card<\/strong> for the top treat! You can enter day-of, but if you plan to enter, let us know when you register<\/a> for the picnic.<\/p>\n \n![\"\ud83c\udf1f\"](\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f31f.svg\")
What\u2019s New This Year?<\/h3>\n\n
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Cornhole Tournaments Are Back!<\/h3>\n\n
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Fan Favorites Return (and More!)<\/h3>\n\n
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Feast on Famous BBQ & Sweet Treats<\/h3>\n
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Relive the Memories<\/h3>\n