St. Stephen Catholic Church

I have worked for Anheuser-Busch (A-B) for 25 years.  My Father started with the company in 1955.  My brother is a Budweiser Distributor in Atlanta and NW GA.  His 4 sons are the 3rd generation of the Economos Family engaged in the beer business.  Thru all those years and many moves around the country in ‘Field Sales’, we had the opportunity to meet many of the people that the company sponsored by attending a myriad of sporting events and company conventions.  A-B, (prior to the company being bought in 2008 by InBev), always did things 1st Class or better!  Hence the wonderful quality of the promotional items used in the market place like signage, & wearables, shirts, hats, etc.   The A-B catalog was very extensive, and everything was branded.  The vast majority of what will be offered at the charitable Estate Sale is of that great era of top-notch quality.  Other items offered are Family items, but are of the same quality.  Listed below is just a sampling of what will be displayed on Sat, Dec 7th. (Steve Economos, Parishioner)
 - Phil Fulmer autographed Nat’l Championship Tostitos Bowl football from the 1998 Undefeated Season!  It is one of a Ltd Edition of 1998.
 - Hockey Fans will value an autographed NY Rangers Sweater (Jersey) autographed by the Great Gretzky!   Also autographed pucks by Brett Hull, Eric Lindros, Joe Sakic, & Pekka Rinne.  And, an autographed framed photo of Tomas Vokoun.  Also offered is a complete set of Predators practice equipment > helmet, shoulder pads & hip pads, shin guards, socks, & jerseys, in a CCM Tack bag.
 - NASCAR Fans will love the Dale Jr autographed Hat, Inaugural year Stein, Bristol program, and an autographed Integrity Porcelain Motorsports #8 Budweiser Chevrolet Montecarlo on a granite base.  Ltd Edition of 1,000.   
 In addition, an autographed ticket stub from Dale Sr’s 1998 victory at Daytona is available.
 -Everything Clydesdale!  Being offered is a 75th Anniversary wooden box, stein, collector plate, pocket watch, pin and keychain, wallet/money clip, pen, Clydesdale notebook, Afghan throw, and pillow. 
 - Budweiser pool table light and Clydesdale parade rotating sign (NIB), along with too many steins to count, (both lidded and unlidded) with multiple themes.
 - Baccarat Crystal Nativity figures, and a full set of Waterford Crystal ‘12 Days of Christmas.  Both are 1st class and in original packaging. 
 - Nativity Afghan/throw - Jesus, Mary, & Joseph.
 - Kaiser porcelain ‘Mother & Child’ on a wooden base.
 - Christmas cookie jar, & Lenox bowl, with holiday glasses, salt & pepper shakers and a desert serving plate.
 - Cut glass pitcher, ice bucket w/utensils, glasses, large candy bowl, & silver-plated pitcher. 
 - Currier & Ives collectors’ plate, and a Russian mythically themed collector plate.  A ‘Give us this day our Daily Bread’ plate, and a set of 4 heavy Walco steak knives.
 - A prayer on stained glass asking for a blessing of the home.  Wooden base &/candle.
 - A painting of the Blessed Mother appearing to the 3 children at Fatima. 
 - A framed Sacred Heart of Jesus, “I trust in You” print.
 - A sculptured wall hanging of Joseph, Mary, & Jesus as a young child.
 - A gold & silver plated Byzantine Eastern Orthodox icon - Jesus and the 12 disciples.
 - A Busch Fishing themed Coleman cooler and Busch Bass Pro Tackle Box.-
 - A Framed & matted DU themed print.
 - A Crosley AM/FM CD player
 - A 16lb Budweiser red Bowling Ball and matching shirt 
 - Beautiful WWII model airplanes - B17 Flying Fortress, and the Corsair fighter.
 - 4 porcelain Old West Cowboy statues by Michael Garman out of Colorado Springs.
 - A beautifully crafted walnut box containing 2 decks of ‘Budweiser Light’ cards and accompanying chips.  The bar call changed to ‘Bud Lt’ in ‘83, 2 yrs after intro.  A second box is crafted in the colonial style of 18th century VA.  The 3rd box shows symbols for the 4 playing card suits, and contains 2 decks of cards.
 - GOLF:  Autographed Corey Pavin print from 1995 US Open victory. 
 Autographed Fred Couples golf ball w/print of Hole #17 @ TPC Sawgrass in 1996 at the Tournament Players Championship.  Also offered are 2 different golf dice games and 2 putters, along with a set of cuff links from the Honors course in Ooltewah.
 - Baseball:  Autographed baseballs from the following players:
   - Bob Feller  - Nolan Ryan- Tom Glavine  - Ozzie Smith - Tony Gwynn  - Lou Brock/Tommy John
  - Ken Griffey Jr - Wade Boggs  - Buck O’Neil (Negro Leagues 1937-1948)
 Also a set of coasters from the old Fulton County Stadium transitioning to the new Turner Field at the time.  And finally, wine stoppers & corkscrew from 2000 All Star Game, with a matching pin.
 ………. AND, there is much, much more.  Too extensive to list. 
 Some of these pictures may be seen in a picture book in the church office during business hours this week if you would like a preview.
 MOST IMPORTANTLY, ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GOING TO CHARITY.  50% is promised to the Youth Ministry of St Stephens, who will be working the sale, and the remainder will go to the Hurricane & Flood victims of NE TN & western NC.   Please come with an open heart, and tell your friends & neighbors.  The goal is to sell absolutely Everything, to help Families that now have Nothing.  May God Bless you and your Family throughout this Christmas Season.

St. Stephen Angel Tree starts on November 30^th! 
 
You will have until Dec. 15th to return the unwrapped gift in a Christmas bag, with the angel attached.  This year we have items that are suggested with sizes provided on the angels. We are not asking for ANY gift cards this year, so please try to provide items that are suggested on the Angel.  If you have any questions, please call me at the number below.
 
If you don’t like to shop and you would like to help out financially, just put a check in the weekend collection, with a notation saying “Angel Tree” and we will go shopping for you.
 
Thank you for supporting all of our angels in our parish by keeping their spirits up during this Holy Season!
 
Sincerely,
 
Sandy Mullin
 
423-605-3373

Dec. 9th - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass 8:30 a.m.

Dec. 4^th – Holy Spirit - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 5^th – OLPH – 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 5 – St. Bridget – 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 10^th – St. Stephen – 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 13^th – St. Augustine – 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 16^th – St. Jude – 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 17^th – St. Therese of Lisieux – 7 p.m.
Dec. 19^th – St. Mary – 7:00 p.m.