The Festival may be over but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! You can still play games, watch videos, try out the quizzes, and submit photos to the Festival galleries. Click here to see the lists of raffle winners.
Welcome to the St. Margaret Mary Church Virtual Festival of Friendship! We are so glad you could join us! Scroll down to check out all of the festival fun or use the quick link wedges below to find what you’re looking for. There’s something for everyone at our virtual summer event!
Welcome to the Virtual Festival!
Sparky’s Summer Friends Pet Photo Gallery
At this year’s Festival we want to celebrate those family members who help us make the best summer memories… our pets! Check out the photos of all of our awesome fuzzy, scaly, hairy, feathery, and spiky quarantine buddies below (or click here to go to the gallery page to see all of the submitted photos in one spot)! Want to add your fur-riend to the list? Click here to submit their photo to the gallery.
Raffles, Raffles, Raffles!
All raffles closed at 9:59 PM on Saturday, August 21. Find the lists of winners below. Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the raffles, and congratulations to all of our lucky winners!
Big Money Raffle
Congratulations to our Big Money Raffle Winners!
4th Place = $500 = Jill Coury
3rd Place = $750 = Robert Mrozek
2nd Place = $2,000 = Lindsay Scott
1st Place = $5,000 = Janine Ballish
Fabulous Basket Raffle
Congratulations to all of our amazing basket winners! Click here or on the image to see the full list of winners.
Basket Pick-Up Procedure
Basket winners can pick up their baskets from the Sullivan Room on Sunday, August 22 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Please enter through the Lobby doors and proceed down the stairs (or on the elevator) to the Sullivan Room. A volunteer will help you locate your basket and provide assistance if necessary. Carts will be available to transport heavy baskets. All basket winners will then exit the Sullivan Room through the ramp doors and return to the parking lot. Signs will be posted to help guide you in the right direction. If you cannot pick up your basket during this time, you can stop by the Parish Office on Monday, August 24 during regular Office Hours (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) for assistance. If neither of those days or times work, please call the Parish Office at 724-335-2336 to make alternative pick-up arrangements.
THANK YOU to all of our generous basket donors!
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You helped us make our Virtual Basket Raffle a success!
Game Day Ready Grand Raffle
Congratulations to Julie Kotecki, our Game Day Ready Grand Raffle winner!
This year’s Virtual Festival of Friendship Game Day Ready Grand Raffle featured a fabulous black and yellow Fire Table Outdoor Dining Set from Amish Yard and an enormous 82” 4K Crystal UHD Samsung Smart TV, a total value of over $10,000!
Included in the Fire Table Outdoor Dining Set are:
* Fire Table (42” x 96”)
* 8 Comfo-Back Dining Chairs
* Matching Buffet Table (20” x 50”)
* Place Settings for 8
* Plates
* Cups
* Water Glasses
* Placemats
* Silverware
* 3 Gallon Ice/Infusion Drink Dispenser
* Propane Tank
And this year’s game day ready table set comes with an extra bonus – an enormous 82” 4K Crystal Ultra-High-Definition Samsung Smart TV. You’ll never miss a moment of the game day action again on this crisp and crystal clear big screen. And if binge-watching or gaming is more your thing, this TV has got you covered with special Smart access menus, compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple AirPlay, and Game Enhancer technology so that your game will run smoothly and seamlessly! Check out the photos and video of the fire table in action on this page.
Virtual Bingo Night
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Virtual Festival Bingo Night! We had tons of fun and laughter.
Congratulations to all of our lucky Bingo Winners! Your prizes will be mailed out within one week.
Lower Burrell Community History Trivia
How much do you know about the history of Lower Burrell and St. Margaret Mary Parish? Put your knowledge to the ultimate test with our Lower Burrell Community History Trivia Challenge! Gather your family or challenge your friends to see who can be the ultimate LB Trivia Champion!
Click here to play. And when you’re done with the quiz be sure to compare your score to our chart below to see where you fall on the LB Trivia Champion Scale!
This or That with Fr. Ken
Have you ever wanted to ask Fr. Ken about his favorite foods or what shows he likes to watch or just what makes him tick? Then this video is for you! We sat down with Fr. Ken to ask him some fun and insightful questions with several rounds of This or That. Check out the videos to see Part 1 and Part 2 of the interview!
And when you’re done with the videos, click here to try out our This or That Quiz - Community Edition! Let us know your preferences (cake or cookies? hot or cold?), and we’ll see how much our Community has in common with Fr. Ken!
Share your Summer Memories with us!
The Festival may be virtual, but the memory-making moments are real! Send us your pictures of your family’s festival celebrations at home. Maybe you tried out one of the craft videos or cooked up a special Festival-inspired meal. We want to see how you’re celebrating! Click here to add your photos to the Summer Memories gallery, and be sure to check back here regularly to see the Summer Memories Celebration gallery as it grows.
What’s your Summer Camp Nickname?
There’s nothing like going to summer camp, making new friends, and coming up with fun new nicknames for each other! Find out what your Summer Camp Nickname should be by using your birth month and day to pick from our list (click the picture to enlarge).
The Sleepy Guppy? The Funky Professor? Little Giggles? The possibilities are endless!
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Time Traveling Scavenger hunt with Fr. Ken
Fr. Ken is on the go and having fun throughout time and space! Can you spot Fr. Ken as he travels to a local park, skies through a snowy landscape, or tries his hand at a mechanic’s shop? Maybe Fr. Ken could give Waldo a run for his money!
There are two sets of pictures to choose from below - Smooth Sailing or Challenge Mode! See if you can find where Fr. Ken is hiding in every picture. Click on the images to enlarge. Happy searching!
Smooth Sailing - Can you Find Fr. Ken…
...In the ClassroomHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...In the Future CityHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...On the Ski SlopeHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...At the Car GarageHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...At the PlaygroundHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...In the Steelers ArtHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
Challenge Mode - Can you find Fr. Ken…
...At the FairHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...In the Town SquareHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...At the Mechanic ShopHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...In the Steelers MuralHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...On a Snowy MountainHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
...In the Futuristic CityHaving problems spotting Fr. Ken? Click here to see the answer key!
Printable Festival Placemats
Kick your meal up a notch with our printable festival placemats! Click on your favorite design below to download and print your festival placemat. Grab your favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, or other craft supplies to add some color and flair, then get ready to make some yummy summer memories at your next meal!
Festival Puzzles online
Try out one of our fun digital festival puzzles by clicking on the images below. And the best part? There’s no chance you’ll lose any of the pieces! You can even change the number of pieces for the optimal puzzle-building experience (just select “Play As” in the upper right corner and change your piece number), or save your progress and come back at a later time.
Spot Sparky
Fr. Ken’s pup Sparky is a Hide-And-Seek champion, and we need your help to find him! See if you can locate where Sparky is hiding in the photos below. Click on the pictures to enlarge and see the captions beneath to know how many Sparkys you have to spot in each scene. Happy Sparky spotting!
Sparky’s Swimming Hole
There’s nothing that Sparky enjoys more than splashing around in a cool pool on a hot day. Can you spot the 6 Sparkys hiding in the image above?
Having trouble spotting Sparky? Click here to see the answer key!
Home on the Range with Sparky
Sparky loves visiting his local farm to pick up fresh produce and say “hi” to all of his animal friends. Can you spot the 6 Sparkys hiding in the image above?
Having trouble spotting Sparky? Click here to see the answer key!
Having s’more fun with Sparky
Grab your sunblock and bug spray and join Sparky at the campground for a night of s’mores and spooky tales around the fire. Can you spot the 6 Sparkys hiding in the image above?
Having trouble spotting Sparky? Click here to see the answer key!
Picking the Perfect Melon with Sparky
Sparky is very particular when it comes to his watermelon. He always insists on picking his own straight from the patch! Can you spot the 6 Sparkys hiding in the image above?
Having trouble spotting Sparky? Click here to see the answer key!
Catching Lightning Bugs with Sparky
What summer could be complete without a night under the stars catching lightning bugs with some good friends? Can you spot the 6 Sparkys hiding in the image above?
Having trouble spotting Sparky? Click here to see the answer key!
Smarts and Crafts
Crafts and experiments and interviews, oh my! We’ve got tons of great content for you to enjoy. Learn how to make your own fidget spinner or craft a beautiful bow, learn more about the science of boats, and go behind-the-scenes with the Lower Burrell Police Department and a local farmer to learn more about what they do for our community. More videos will be added as Festival week continues, so be sure to check back here later!
Fidget Fun with Nadine
Mr. Mus Explains - Why do boats float?
Bow Making 101 with Tom
An Interview with Police Chief Marhefka
An interview with Farmer Wes Ambrose
Design the Ultimate Fruit Salad!
We’re trying to make the ultimate fruit salad for our backyard cookout, but we aren’t sure what fruit to include! Strawberries and bananas? Apples and mangoes? Raisins?! There’s just too many fruits to choose!
Click here to take our poll and help us pick the best fruits for the ultimate summertime sweet treat!
Let’s get moving!
Buzz!
This fast-paced game is a fun, easy way to practice multiplication tables with the kids!
How to Play - Arrange all of the players into a circle. Start counting from 1 in order with each player saying one number on their turn. When it’s time to say a number with 7 in it, a multiple of 7, or any double number (for example, 11 or 22), call out “Buzz!” instead of the number. If a player takes too long to say their number, misses a buzz, or buzzes on the wrong number, they are eliminated. Count as high as you can! The last player standing wins!
And after you’ve mastered the 7s, mix it up with a new number and see how high you can keep the count going!
Stop the Beat!
Get ready to show off your dance moves and your listening skills with this silly dance game!
How to Play - Create a summer party playlist so you can jam and show off your dancing skills. Have one person be in charge of the music. Bring out your whackiest dance moves and groove to your favorite tunes. At random points, the person in charge of the music should stop the song and yell out “freeze!” The dancers have to freeze in whatever position they are in when the music stops and hold it until the music starts up again. Anyone who doesn’t stop dancing or can’t freeze while the music is stopped is out. Add some extra challenge and flair by trying to strike the craziest pose possible when the beat stops. You can jam all night long with this silly, simple game!
Animal Races
Come one, come all to the silliest, craziest, funniest competition you’ve ever seen! Time to test out the waddle of a penguin, the hops of a bunny, and the slithering of a snake for the world’s first Animal Race.
How to Play - It’s easy! Everyone thinks of their favorite animal walk. Some examples include hopping like a frog, squatting and waddling like a duck, skittering like a mouse, stomping like a giant elephant, or inching like an inchworm. Once everyone has picked their animal walk, you line up at the starting line, shout “GO!”, and then the animal race begins! The first animal to cross the finish line wins! You could even play multiple rounds where everybody races with the same animal style. Do a round of waddling penguins then a round of hopping kangaroos. The Animal Races can be adapted for any type of zany zoo fun!
Make it even more exciting by giving competitors extra points for maintaining their animal strut the whole way across the racetrack or for the competitor with the biggest, silliest animal walk. Game best played outdoors where you have space to show off your animal moves in style!
Chicken-Chicken-Dance-Party!
Indoor Hopscotch
Bring the classic outdoor game inside!
How to Play - Use a colored tape (like masking tape) to make draw nine connecting squares to create a traditional hopscotch layout. To do this, squares 1-3 are placed on top of each other in a straight line. Squares 4-5 are drawn next to each other on top of the original three squares. Square 6 sits on top of squares 4-5, and squares 7-8 are drawn on top of box 6. A semi-circle shape finally sits on top of these boxes as a home base and labelled 9. Now choose a game piece to throw, which can be anything from a marker to a stone to a beanbag. The first player throws the marker onto square 1 without touching any of the lines. If he/she does this, the player hops on one foot on the single squares and two feet on the double squares avoiding square 1. You can rest on the home spot before heading back to the front. The player then picks up the marker and throws it to square 2, once again avoiding the lines. This continues until the player reaches home base. The player’s turn is over when he/she misses a square or hits the lines. Then the next player begins from the last box played. The game is over when a player successfully throws the marker on the home base and makes it through the whole course.
Balloon Bounce
Get ready for a wild and crazy game that everyone can play! All you need is a balloon and a big open space to roam.
How to Play – Blow up your balloon as big or as little as you’d like. Then, toss it into the air and try to keep it from touching the floor. You can add extra fun by adding multiple balloons or by adding other boundary spaces (example: the balloon can’t touch the couch or the bookshelf). Try a round where no one can bounce the balloon with their hands or a round where you can only use your left foot to bounce the balloon. The sky is the limit for your balloon bounce game! Game best played indoors (or outdoors if it’s not a windy day) in a wide, open space free from breakables or pointy decorations.
Do what I say, Not what I do
This is a fun twist on Simon Says that will have you laughing all night long!
How to Play – One person is the leader and they face the rest of the group. The leader then does an action and calls out what it is as they do it (example: The leader says, “Touch your ear!” while they touch their ear). Everyone playing has to watch the leader and listen to what they call out and do the same (example: Everyone touches their ear when the leader says, “Touch your ear!”). The trick is, eventually the leader will call out one thing and do another (example: The leader says, “Touch your ear!” and they jump up and down instead). Everyone playing has to do what the leader said instead of what they did. Anyone who does the wrong action is disqualified (example: The leader says, “Touch your ear!” but they jump up and down instead. Everyone who touched their ear without jumping up and down stays in, and everyone who jumped up and down is out). The game continues until only 1 champion remains or until a designated amount of time has passed. Try to go as quick as you can to trick as many people as possible. The last person standing gets to be the leader for the next round (or you can take turns switching off if more than one person is left at the end of the round). Best played with a big group (good for an outdoor, socially-distanced game with friends!)
Take a trip down memory lane by revisiting some of your favorite videos, games, and other activities from the 2020 Virtual Festival of Friendship!
Summerfest Theme Song
Summerfest Photo Galleries
COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT WITH FR. KEN
Fr. Ken is on the go and stopping to see some popular sites in the local community! Join him on his journey from St. Margaret Mary Church to familiar locations within 5 miles of the church building. Can you tell where Fr. Ken is headed off to next?
There are two Scavenger Hunt options to choose from - Smooth Sailing or Challenge Mode! See if you can make it all the way to the end for a special surprise. Pick your option below and get ready to join Fr. Ken on a fun Scavenger Hunt journey through the local area.
Festival Memories
Join us for a trip down memory lane with Tom, Danielle, and the DeMoss and Makuta families (Rick, Terry, Felicity, and Cecilia) to learn more about the history of St. Margaret Mary’s Festival of Friendship. You’ll have fun learning about the festival from its very start all the way up to present day. Check out their stories below and share your favorite festival memories with your family and friends. Everyone has a great festival story to share!
Story Time with Local Teachers
Who doesn’t love a good story? We reached out to some of the awesome, amazing, super-spectacular teachers from our local schools to share their favorite stories with us. Click on the videos below to see some familiar faces and hear some wonderful tales!
Spot Sparky 2020
Fr. Ken’s pup Sparky is a Hide-And-Seek champion, and we need your help to find him! See if you can locate where Sparky is hiding in the photos below. Click on the pictures to enlarge and see the captions beneath to know how many Sparkys you have to spot in each scene. Happy Sparky spotting!
Splashin’ in the Fountain with Sparky
Sparky loves stopping by the Prayer Garden to sniff the flowers and rest in the shade. Sometimes he even sneaks a quick splash in the fountain! Can you spot the 7 Sparkys hidden in the image above?
Having problems spotting all the Sparkys? Click here to see the answer key!
Celebrating Christmas at the Nativity with Sparky
Sparky loves Christmas time! There’s nothing more uplifting than visiting the Nativity and saying, “Hello!” to baby Jesus. Plus, when else can Sparky show off his great collection of Christmas sweaters? Can you spot the 8 Sparkys hidden in the image above?
Having problems spotting all the Sparkys? Click here to see the answer key!
Searching for a bedtime story with Sparky
Sparky stopped by the Flea Market in search of a good bedtime read. With so many options, how can a pup choose? Can you spot the 7 Sparkys hidden in the image above?
Having problems spotting all the Sparkys? Click here to see the answer key!
Browsing the Fabulous Basket Raffle with Sparky
Baskets, baskets, baskets! Sparky loves to see all of the bountiful, beautiful baskets at the Festival of Friendship! Now if only he had pockets to carry some cash to buy tickets… Can you spot the 8 Sparkys hidden in the image above?
Having problems spotting all the Sparkys? Click here to see the answer key!
Swinging by the SMM Office with Sparky
Sometimes Sparky likes to swing by the office to see what his buddy Fr. Ken does during the day. There’s always plenty of great places to settle down for a midday pup-nap! Can you spot the 8 Sparkys hidden in the image above?
Having problems spotting all the Sparkys? Click here to see the answer key!
Summerfest Dance Party
Show off your best dance moves at the Summerfest Dance Party!
How to Play – Make a Summerfest Dance Party playlist with all of your favorite summer tunes. Set up your dance space (turn down the lights, add some colorful Christmas lights or other fun decorations, clear out the furniture, or anything else you’d like to make the space special). Then turn on your special playlist and get ready to show off your dancing skills! Take turns strutting your stuff or party together. The Summerfest Dance Party is one fun jam you won’t want to stop!
And now for something silly!
Crafting Corner
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own origami butterflies or your very own musical instruments or even learn how to put on an epic froggy puppet show? Well search no more! We’ve got some lovely craft ideas to help you get into the creative Summerfest spirit! So, gather up your craft supplies and get ready to create something amazing!
