Family Nights are held monthly during the school year alternating between the two churches. The first dinner was served under the direction of Reverend Eugene Cogneville featuring a chicken fricassee dinner served on the church lawn. World War I and World War II interrupted the dinners, but they resumed after World War II under the direction of Reverend Richard Tellers. Dinners have been held annually ever since, always on the last Sunday of July. Originally all food was prepared in the homes of parishioners and donated, but changes over the years made it necessary to purchase the supplies and prepare the food at the church.
Parishioners still donate potatoes and make pies.
It is then par-boiled and barbecued over charcoal. Advance dinner tickets can be purchased after July 1, 2001. More information on the dinner and festival. Return to Saint Hippolyte Church menu. Saint Hippolyte Parish home page.