HAMDEN—The annual Holly Berry Festival hosted by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is going virtual this year as the “12 Days of Holly Berry” from Nov. 10-21.
The 12 Days of Holly Berry will combine the convenience of online shopping with traditional activities including a Main Raffle and gift basket raffles. Festival favorites like the Apostles’ famous pickled eggplant, homemade jellies and special handcrafted items made by the Sisters will be available for purchase online at www.hollyberry.org beginning November 10 at 10 am.
The Main Raffle features a grand prize of $1,000 in Visa gift cards, a second prize of $500 in Visa gift cards, and a third prize of $250 in Visa gift cards. Tickets for the Main Raffle are $5. Winners will be drawn Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 pm during a livestream. Prizes can be picked up at Mount Sacred Heart in Hamden.
Handcrafted items will be available for shipping at an additional cost. All other items, including pickled eggplant, jellies, baked goods, gift basket raffles and Christmas trees must be picked up at Mount Sacred Heart in Hamden. Free curbside pickup will be offered.
The Holly Berry raises critical funds that support the care of the retired and infirm Apostles at Sacred Heart Manor in Hamden. For more information about the 12 days of Holly Berry, visit www.hollyberry.org.
Founded by Blessed Clelia Merloni, the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are consecrated women of the Church who share the love of Christ through active ministry in the areas of education, healthcare, social services, and pastoral and Diocesan leadership. The Apostles minister in five states and 15 countries. The United States Provincialate is located in Hamden.
