Search
-
October 22, 2020ADA – The Saint Joseph Catholic Church Smorgasbord always has been a huge undertaking, but this year, because of COVID-19, it faced cancellation. Saint Joseph’s Smorgasbord Committee met every two weeks to create a plan that ensures everyone is safe and healthy, and to make certain that the church will be able to provide nearly 1,000 meals to the Ada community.
Nov. 8 will mark the 71st year for the event. The people of Ada look forward to the annual event, which draws many Catholic and non-Catholics to the parish.
“We need this as a unifying event for our parish and community,” Deacon Dennis Fine said. “It made us sad to think about not doing it this year, so we thought about how we could do it safely instead.”
Part of the reinvention will be a curbside pick- up, according to Sarah Catalano, Smorgasbord communications and marketing coordinator.
“We will be funneling cars through the parking lot, taking tickets and delivering meals to the cars. No one will have to get out of the vehicle,” Catalano said.
The Smorgasbord will be an opportunity for workers to be together again while maintaining social distancing rules, mask wearing and frequent proper hand washing.
Father Aaron Foshee, pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, said, “Of course our church was never ‘closed,’ but our buildings were locked for a while. We’re slowly and steadily getting back to normal, and the Smorgasbord, while it will look different in 2020, will be a great way to do that.”
The meal is $10 and includes turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cheesy grits, Swedish meatballs, a tamale and dessert. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tickets are available from any Saint Joseph’s parishioner. For more information, visit stjosephada.com or call (580) 332-4811.
Charles Albert is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic.
Photo: Parishioners from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada prepare for the “smorgasbord.” Photo Dcn. Dennis Fine.
St. Joseph Smorgasbord
Meal pick-up - $10
Nov. 8
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tickets available from Saint Joseph’s parishioners
stjosephada.com, (580) 332-4811
