After last year's hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual St. Philip's Women's Auxiliary Christmas craft show will return on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster.

Over the 26 years that the St. Philip's Women's Auxiliary (SPWA) has hosted the event, attendance has continually increased and has risen above 2,000 people in a given year. Perhaps the reason so many people attend is that the event showcases local craftspeople only. This year, more than 50 independent craftspeople will sell stained glass, jewelry, woodcrafts, candles, Christmas ornaments, candies, hand-knit and crocheted items, handmade bath bombs, pottery, wreaths, holiday centerpieces, winter decor, and more. The only non-craft vendor will be the Library System of Lancaster County, which will sell new and used books.

Maureen Ehret, a member of SPWA, noted that there will be fewer vendors this year to allow for social distancing. Masks will be recommended but not required. Attendees who would like a mask will be provided with one.

In addition, food will be available for purchase at the craft show. SPWA will also sell baked goods, such as mini loaves of assorted breads and a variety of cookies and candy, as well as snack packs.

"We are looking forward to meeting the crafters and those attending the fair, and seeing the creative items (the crafters) have made," stated Ehret.

Proceeds from the craft show will be used to fund college scholarships for high school seniors in the parish, Historic St. Mary's Church's meals for the homeless, Christmas flowers for parish members at St. Anne's Retirement Community, holiday gifts for residents in nursing homes, and baby shower gifts, which are donated to A Woman's Concern.

There will free parking in the church's two lots, and a handicapped-accessible entrance is available at both levels.

For more information, call 717-872-2166. To learn more about St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, visit https://stphilipmillersville.com.