Holly Berry Boutique

Presented by the Women of St. Sebastian

Saturday, December 6, 2025

The Holly Berry Boutique, sponsored by The Women of St. Sebastian, is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Wear your Christmas sweaters and holiday finery and enjoy shopping for handmade gifts, catch up with old friends, and make news ones. On Saturday, December 6th, the Church Hall will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, and women will once again come together in faith, fellowship and fun.

 

For women who have never attended, it is an experience that you will surely want to add to your list of holiday activities. If you enjoy shopping for unique handmade items such as crafts, knits, Christmas ornaments, and vintage items then you won’t want to miss this event. Our floral booth will carry the popular paperwhites and poinsettias and our New to You booth will feature gently used treasures. 


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Registration is open October 26-November 21


Questions? Contact contact Jen Sveda at Boutique@saintsebs.org.

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  • It would not be a Christmas Boutique without delicious, home-baked cookies, breads, and candies and other yummy goodies. Please consider donating these items for the Sweet Shoppe Bakery. Drop off your goodies in the Church Hall between 6pm-9pm on December 4th and 9am-9pm on December 5th. Contact Joy at 414-475-5995 with questions.

  • St. Seb's Yarn Friends have been needling beautiful gloves, hats and dishcloths. If you love to knit, the Boutique would love to have the fruits of your labor. Please consider donating your hand made items like scarfs, sweaters, booties, gloves and other knits. Contact Ann Shanley Jones at asjdzyns@gmail.com to donate your unique knits.

  • The CWSS Craft Group delights us with unique,finely crafted items. If you have an original, hand-made item you would like to donate, contact JoAnn at joannstaz@gmail.com. 

  • Enjoy Valentine coffee, hot cocoa, or tea. Purchase a Christmas mug to enjoy your beverage: If you have Christmas mugs to donate, contact Theresa at theresagraff2121@gmail.com.

  • Our New to You space is limited in the Church Hall so the following are helpful tips to determine which of your household “treasures” will lead to successful sales for the boutique. Remember, if you wouldn’t give it to your dearest friend, don’t give it to us. All items must be new or like-new, clean, odorless and in good condition.

    • No jewelry.
    • No furniture, linens, adult books, picture frames.
    • No clothing will be accepted with the following exceptions: Team sportswear like Packers, Brewers, Bucks, etc.; Accessories like high quality handbags and nice, clean scarves should be free of debris and stains.

    The following donated items are encouraged:

    • Home Décor like candles, unique decorative or vintage items, mirrors, art, quirky things.
    • Holiday decorations like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
    • Glassware sets and canisters like vintage Pyrex, good quality glassware, fiesta ware, cast iron cookware, kitchen.
    • Handcrafted collectible items like ceramics, pottery, bowls, religious items.
    • Kids games, puzzles, books.
    • Adult board games, card games.

    Important Drop Off Information

    No items to be dropped off at the Parish House or school.

    Someone will be available to receive your items in the Church Hall (54th Street entrance doors) beginning after masses on Sunday, November 30th and also:

    Dec 1-2 from 4-7pm

    Dec 3-4 from 3-8pm

    Dec 5 from 9am – Noon

    No donations will be accepted after noon on Friday December 5th.


    If you have questions or can’t drop off during these times, email us. Not sure if we will accept your item? Send us a picture.

    Contact: Chris Marcoux marcouxcf@gmail.com or Kris Barrett kristineb479@gmail.com

  • The event culminates in a women’s luncheon at noon (reservations required) served by the men of our parish, known as the “Hello Dolly (singing) Waiters”.

     

    Each table is uniquely decorated by the table hostess. The elaborate holiday decorations create a festive environment and give new meaning to “Deck the Halls!”


    MENU:

    Pork loin with au jus, rice pilaf, glazed carrots (GF) or vegetable lasagna, glazed carrots.
    All meals come with bread, butter, salad, and a brownie dessert.

  • Consider donating high-quality, high end items for the raffle at the Saturday Boutique Luncheon. Contact Julie at 414-550-6157 or daleidens@aol.com.

  • Boutique weekend also includes family activities on Sunday. There is a breakfast, activities for kids, and St. Nick is known to make an appearance! Craft items and knits are also available on Sunday, and the various parish groups like Teosinte, St. Coletta, School Spirit and 8th Grade fundraiser have items for sale.

  • There are plenty of opportunities to lend your time and talent to make this wonderful holiday event happen.


    Photographers

    Do you enjoy taking pictures of things you are experiencing for future memories? If so, then consider being a photographer at the Boutique, taking pictures of your favorite tables, booths, activities and people. We would like to get some photos that can be used in publicity for future Boutiques.


    Cashiers

    We are also in need of cashiers - one for each booth. We will no longer accept voucher payments, so merchandise purchased will be paid for at each booth. Payment options will include cash, check, credit or debit cards and Venmo. If you are interested in cashiering, training will be provided. 


    Singing Waiters

    Men of the parish, consider being a Hello Dolly singing waiter – no try outs required!


    Set-up Help

    Help is needed to decorate the church hall during the week of the Boutique.


    Planning Committee

    The next boutique meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 22 at 6 pm in the multi-purpose room. Please join us! If you have questions, ideas, or just want to learn more, please contact JoAnn Stasiewicz at 414-405-5303 or joannstaz@gmail.com.