THE ST. JOHN’S RUMMAGE SALE
Hours of Intake:
Sunday, September 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25 from11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m
Thursday, September 26 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The Rummage Sale Committee is a group of parishioners who oversee the planning of St. John’s annual Rummage Sale. This committee gathers household items, clothing, shoes, and many items to sell.
The sale is St. John’s largest fundraiser of the year. It takes many hands to setup and break down the event, as well as many hands to work on the days of the sale itself! Our Rummage Sale takes place in September and allows our parish to work together, have fun, and raise money for the parish. The more hands we have, the more fun we have, and the workload is less taxing.
WAYS TO HELP AND DONATE
ACCEPTABLE DONATION ITEMS
Household and decorative items, antiques and collectibles, jewelry, clothing, vintage wear, collectable artwork, sporting goods, tools and garden equipment, small appliances and bicycles. There will be a furniture board for larger items.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept toys, undergarments (adult or child), books, textbooks, magazines, linens, bedding, decorative pillows & cushions, electronics (tv’s, computers, etc.) or exercise equipment
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering is the core reason we have been able to put this sale on for the past 80+ years, and it is a wonderful way to meet other parishioners, especially if you’re new. You can help set up, fold or hang clothes, mark up pricing, and help sell everything on the day of the sale.
BAKE SALE NEEDS
Do you specialize in delicious baked goods? We definitely want your most crowd-pleasing dessert at the bake sale. Small or large — our crowd is not fussy. Items can be dropped off on Friday in the Undercroft. Please mark them “For the bake sale.” Items can also be dropped off at the table on the morning of the bake sale.
ESSEX ATTIC AND JEWELRY
Essex Attic usually consists of china, random small antiques, little area rugs or runners, gift baskets, and unique bottles of wine. The jewelry department hopes to receive all the jewelry you haven’t been wearing for the last 2-3 years. This department also features better belts, scarves, jewelry boxes, and kids “jewelry.”
CLOTHING
Men’s and women’s clothing and shoes, plus vintage wear – all in great condition!
WHITE ELEPHANT
Household items and small appliances.
FURNITURE BOARD
Due to limited space, we cannot take large furniture at the sale. Do you want to get rid of that boat in the driveway, the big armoire that won’t fit in your downsized home? Please take a picture and submit it with details about the item and the price you want to charge to Joanne Roemhild c/o chelsea@stjohnsessex.org. She will put the image on an information sheet and add it to the large bulletin board that will be located near the Essex Attic area.
The information will include the seller’s contact information so that the buyer can arrange to pick up the item. Once an item is sold, it will be marked “sold“ on the board. The seller will place the proceeds in the envelope provided, marked “Rummage Sale,” and then either mail or deliver the envelope to the church.
For more information on how to become a team member for Rummage Sale, please contact St. John’s Director of Communications and Administrator, Chelsea DiDonato.