BCP Mochitsuki : 12/7/25

Fri, Nov 7, 8:26 PM

Greetings Everyone!

As the holidays draw near, it's time to plan our annual Buddhist Church of Parlier Mochitsuki.  We will gather up on Sunday, December 7th starting at 9:00 a.m.  

This event is not a fundraiser, but rather a time to get together to make and eat mochi and enjoy each other's company.  It's always good to see everyone having fun.

We generally request attendees to sign up for items needed to make our mochi, but this year, we are trying something different.  

BCP will purchase the ingredients to make our delectables, so, we are asking families to donate money to help defray costs.  All you have to do is come for some fun!

Here are the items that will be purchased.  If your favorite filling is not on the list, please let us know and we will have it available for you.

We will have:
mochi machines
rice
an (tsubu &b koshi)
chocolate chips
peanut butter
cornstarch
jam
kinako
hot chocolate
coffee
plates 
wax paper
foil
plastic wrap
ziploc bags (qt. & gal.)
mini marshmallows
fruit pie filling
tea
shoyu
sugar

We know how busy times are but if you could, please R.S.V.P. by Sunday, November 23rd regarding how many from your family will be coming so we can purchase accordingly. 

Also, we will need helpers to wash the rice as well as cook and cut the mochi. 

Looking forward to hearing from you!

See you and your families on December 7th!

Gassho,
Buddhist Church of Parlier

Dear Buddhist Church of Parlier Sangha, Family and Friends,

'Tis the season for colder weather, holiday happenings and family gatherings. 
With Thanksgiving now a memory, we move onto the final month of the year, December with 2026 is just around the corner!

Our annual mochitsuki is coming up on Sunday, December 7th at 9:00 a.m.  We hope to see you there with cornstarch on your aprons and enjoying fresh mochi, hot off the press!

The following week we will have our Bodhi Day, December Shotsuki and Installation Service on Sunday the 14th at 11:00 a.m.  Following the service we will have our Bonenkai with the flavors of Oshogatsu.  Your tobans will be calling you for a headcount.

Enjoy December with much joy, happiness, and gratitude.

In gassho,
Buddhist Church of Parlier