OLS to host rummage sale, festival

The Fourth of July in Homewood will once again kick off with a giant garage sale at Our Lady of Sorrows, followed by a full-on festival at the church.

The sale will be held as a part of the 66th Annual Our Lady of Sorrows Church Independence Day Festival. On the day of the sale, shoppers can arrive as early as 8 a.m.; the first 400 people can donate $5 for early bird admission. All others can enter for free starting at 9 a.m. Furniture will be sold under a slightly bigger tent than last year and will be located next to the gym.

 “Trash ’N Treasure has hit an all-time high,” OLS’s Msgr. Martin Muller said. “It’s at an all-time high, and it’s a lot of work and it’s a lot of dedication to the parish in the name of God.”

The festival will begin at 10 a.m. and feature barbecue, a raffle and games for all ages in addition to the rummage sale. 

Sale chairman Melanie Falconer said church members work on better displays and shelving all year for the sale, and certain volunteers manage designated areas according to their expertise. 

“It’s a well-oiled machine now,” Falconer said. “Everybody has their favorite part and their favorite thing to do.”