Check your mailbox! If you are a St. Mary's Church Swormville parishioner, you should have received your Spring for Success Auction Gala letter. The annual Auction Gala, held at Marygold Manor, is St. Mary's largest fundraiser. This year's event takes place earlier than in the past, on April 5, 2025.
Father Tom Mahoney and Gala Co-Chairs, Janice O'Brien and Margaret Terrill, invite our entire faith community to participate by attending, sponsoring, donating items, volunteering, and purchasing First Chance Raffle Tickets. Janice tells us, "The Auction Gala is once again at Marygold Manor where they serve wonderful appetizers and cocktails, a delicious sit-down dinner, and a mouth-watering dessert. There is plenty of room to view unique silent auction items, Fr. Bryan returns as our exciting auctioneer for the live auction, plus opportunities to win wine, spirits and gift cards. All proceeds help the Catholic Education fund right here at St. Mary’s. It's a great evening of fun, friendship and fundraising!"
First Chance Raffle tickets can be purchased by anyone, giving the purchaser the first chance at two incredible live auction items prior to the live auction! Tickets are $50 per chance or 3 chances for $125. Tickets are currently available at St. Mary's parish office.
This year's First Chance winner can choose between:
Choice #1:
"Wicked" Fall Experience in New York City that includes tickets for the award-winning “Wicked” production at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City. Your choice of a Tues., Weds., or Thurs. show 8/26/25 - 10/9/25. Also included: a $200 gift card for dinner and $450 cash to use toward an overnight stay or incidentals. $1,000 VALUE
Choice #2 :
June 2025 Los Cabos Getaway for seven nights (6/21/25 - 6/28/25) at beautiful Pueblo Bonito, Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort. Includes a Jr. Suite for up to four, private balcony and furnished kitchenette. Located on a private coastal bluff, the resort overlooks the Pacific and includes a private beach. Award-winning spa, array of restaurants, and exclusive access to Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course offered at an additional cost. $3,400 VALUE
St. Mary's Spring for Success Auction Gala event tickets will be available online soon. We hope you can join us! Mark your calendar today. Details will be made available at springforsuccess.com.