The Italian Marketplace is Almost Here! Join Us For Food and Fellowship on May 14-15

The pizza, the pasta, the eggplant Parmesan — it’s that time of year again! How thrilled we are at St. Philip Neri to bring back one of the staples of our Italian Festival, the homemade Italian food. On May 14 and 15, we invite parishioners and community members alike to come and enjoy our culinary offerings and visit the booths of our artisans and vendors. Though the traditional festival will not take place this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, our parish is keeping the spirit of this annual event alive through our 2021 St. Philip Neri Italian Marketplace.

St. Philip Neri’s Italian Marketplace Chair, Kathy Burden, is excited to see our parish bring back this beloved tradition.

“You’ll be able to enjoy what has always been the heart of our festival — our warm hospitality and delicious homemade Italian food — by pre-ordering and paying online,” Kathy says. “Vendors, artisans, and craftsmen will be available outside, socially distanced, to welcome your browsing and business.”

The extensive food menu for the Italian Marketplace includes lasagna, baked ziti, eggplant Parmesan and pizza, as well as the ever-popular sausage and meatballs made from scratch. And of course, everyone will want to top off their meal with the incredible homemade desserts and Italian cookies! New this year is the option to purchase your favorite foods in bulk. All food will be preordered and paid for online, making for an easy pick-up on May 14 and 15.

In addition to our food and vendors, you won’t want to miss the Charitable Drawing hosted by the Knights of Columbus in their role as an Ultimo Sponsor of the Italian Marketplace. The drawing will take place on Saturday, May 15, with all proceeds benefiting the St. Philip Neri Future Growth Fund.

We hope everyone will plan on supporting this year’s Italian Marketplace. With the authentic food, the raffle tickets, and the many original items for sale by our vendors, this event offers something for everyone.

“In the spirit of our patron saint, St. Philip Neri, patron saint of humor and joy, come and join us at the Italian Marketplace,” Kathy says. “Benvenuti — all are welcome! And mangia, mangia, mangia!”

The Italian Marketplace will be held on May 14 and 15. All food must be ordered and paid for online at https://spnitalianfestival.com/food/.

Use the QR Code for fast and easy access to the Italian Marketplace website.