The poor in Jamaica will be blessed with net proceeds of over $5,600, as a result of the 6th annual JOP Christmas Tea, which was held Wednesday, December 4 in the PLC ballroom. Some 274 people attended, which included a champagne reception, vendors, entertainment and the traditional tea, sandwiches, scones and sweets.
“The yummy scones and food served by Cappelli’s Catering was top notch as always,” said Jeanne Stamant, event organizer.
Seven gentlemen served the guests champagne upon arrival or sold raffle tickets or photographed the event. Fr. Rourke said the blessing. “The NEW Chorale of SW Florida”, a group of 30 men and women, presented their festive Christmas Concert. Donors of gifts made it possible for 23 lucky ladies to win the raffle prizes and 9 others won door prizes. Four vendors sold gifts, floral arrangements, jewelry and crafts and each donated a percentage of their sales to the charity. “The ballroom always looks so festive at this event,” said one St John staff member.
Thank you to the committee, volunteers, and St John staff for helping to make this one of the most successful Teas yet.