Portuguese Fraternal Society of America (P.F.S.A.) Scholarships

Posted by Kelly Lawrence on January 30th, 2010 — Posted in Announcement

Scholarship info for the new P.F.S.A. can be obtained by going to http://www.mypfsa.org. The student will need to download the scholarship form, fill it out, print it, and obtain all the required signatures. The form must be RECEIVED at the P.F.S.A. office in San Leandro by February 15th, 2010.  No exceptions.  Must be a current member of at least 2 years.
 
We also have two S.E.S. Council #76 scholarships available in the amounts of $1,500.00 and $1,000.00.  Any high school senior that is a member or child of a donor needs to contact Antoinette Duarte and she will send them the scholarship application.  Must be in by March 15, 2010.

2010 Matança

Posted by Kelly Lawrence on January 19th, 2010 — Posted in Uncategorized, Announcement

Elk Grove SES Council #76 Festa Matança

Saturday and Sunday January 23rd and 24th, 2010

Dinner: 6:00pm

Menu Includes: Torresmos, Linguica, Batas Doces, Cozidas, Beans, Bread, Rice Pudding and Fillozes

Come early and play cards with friends and family

Doors will be open at 3:00pm

Monetary and auction donations are appreciated!

2009 Annual Holy Ghost Festa

Posted by Kelly Lawrence on May 25th, 2009 — Posted in Announcement

The 2009 Annual Holy Ghost Festa was a great success! Thank you to all the individuals that contributed countless hours of their time to make this event come together. Don’t forget that we are holding our annual Bloodless Bullfight at the Praça São João in Thornton on Friday, May 29th.

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Wow…that was a close one!

Miranda Lawrence takes on the bull!

Justin and Nancy making delicious pancakes!

Stephen was the scrambled eggs master!

The kitchen crew get their busy day started with a pancake breakfast!

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The men preparing the sopas for the first feeding

The festa decorations were absolutely beautiful!

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All of the kids having fun in the dance hall!

2009 Annual Holy Ghost Festa

Posted by Kelly Lawrence on May 10th, 2009 — Posted in Announcement

Friday, May 22nd

7:00 pm Recitation of the Rosary

9:00 pm Grande Noite de Fados

Saturday, May 23rd

 3:00 pm Vacada

6:00 pm Recitation of the Rosary

7:00 pm Cacoila Dinner

9:00 pm Presentation of the Queens and Dance  

Music by Alcides Machado

Sunday, May 24th

9:30 am Parade procession from the S.E.S. Hall

10:45 am Portuguese Mass at St. Joseph’s Church

1:30 pm Sopas with Auction to follow

8:00 pm Dinner of Sopas followed by a Dance

Music by Conjunto Progresso

 Friday, May 29th

8:00 pm Bloodless Bull Fights

at the Praca Sao Joao in Thornton

 

Festa President: Eria & Tony Martins

Festa Treasurer: Evelyn Soares

Festa Secretary: Steve Lawrence Sr.

2009 Annual Crab Feed February 21st

Posted by Stephen Lawrence Jr. on January 23rd, 2009 — Posted in Announcement

2009 Annual Crab Feed

Saturday, February 21st

S.E.S. Hall

10428 Stockton Blvd.

Elk Grove, CA 95624

 

No-Host Bar opens at 5:00pm

Early Feeding (5:30 pm): $30.00

Late Feeding (7:30 pm): $35.00

 

Tickets and Information:

Eria Martins

209-745-2468

New Years Eve Party 2008/2009

Posted by Stephen Lawrence Jr. on December 10th, 2008 — Posted in Announcement

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance

S.E.S. Hall

10428 Stockton Blvd.

Elk Grove, CA 95624

Open bar starts at 6:00pm

Dinner at 7:00pm

 

New York Steak & Scampi Dinner

Includes:

Salad, Drinks, Dinner

and Midnight Buffet

Music by DJ Fisher


Adults: $30.00

Children: $15.00 (6-12)

 

Tickets and Information:

Eria Martins

209-745-2468

Heritage Day - 2008

Posted by Steve Lawrence Sr. on August 18th, 2008 — Posted in Announcement

S.E.S. Council # 76 of Elk Grove will again sponsor a Portuguese heritage day, Vindima and culture show. This year’s event will cover 2 days, September 20th and September 21st.

For more information click on the link below:

Click here to view the 2008 Portuguese Heritage Day Flyer


2008 Annual Holy Ghost Festa

Posted by Kelly Lawrence on April 28th, 2008 — Posted in Announcement

Friday, May 2nd

7:30 pm Recitation of the Rosary

9:00 pm Noite de Fados com o Seguintes

Saturday, May 3rd

6:00 pm Recitation of the Rosary

7:00 pm Cacoila Dinner

9:00 pm Presentation of the Queens and Dance

Sunday, May 4th

9:30 am Parade procession from the S.E.S. Hall

10:45 am Portuguese Mass at St. Joseph’s Church

1:30 pm Sopas with Auction to follow

8:00 pm Dinner of Sopas followed by a Dance

with live music by Sem Duvida

For additional information please contact:

Frank & Shirley Lourence – 2008 Festa President

2008 Crab Feed

Posted by Stephen Lawrence Jr. on January 8th, 2008 — Posted in Uncategorized

Our annual Crab Feed will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2008 with both an early and a late feeding.

Early Feeding:

  • No-Host Cocktails 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Dinner 5:00 p.m.
  • Dance 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Donation $30.00

Late Feeding

  • No-Host Cocktails 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Dinner 7:30 p.m.
  • Dance 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Donation $35.00

 

S.E.S. Hall

10428 E. Stockton Blvd.

Elk Grove, CA