The federal government has its GDP, Gross Domestic Product. Well, our own Parish of Saint James is not to be outdone, for we have the GBD, better known as the Golf Ball Drop. The GBD is a ‘fair way’ to help our Parish in its time of financial need.

 This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 19th after the 5 pm Mass (rain date September 26th) on the ‘fairway’ located between the Church and the Parish Center. On that day, all uniquely numbered golf balls that have been purchased will be released from a great height and dropped onto an incline and will putter towards the $3,000, the $1,500, the $500 and four $250 pins. The ball resting closest to each pin wins that pin prize (ties, if any, will split the pin prize).

 The ‘Greens Fee’ (ticket price) is $100. Up to 4 names may share a golf ball (a foursome). You need not be present to win, but why not be present and enjoy free barbecue food at one of the most fun events around this town.

 You may buy your golf ball after Masses. A friendly starter will be there to start you on your Golf Ball Drop round. You may also buy a ball at the rectory office.