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St. Jude Catholic Church hosts annual gala

The church and hispanic center held its annual fundraiser at Michael’s On East on Feb. 17.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 9:59 p.m. February 17, 2017
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St. Jude Catholic Church/Hispanic Center held a nautical affair dubbed “Journey into the Future” on Feb. 17 at Michael’s On East.

Parishioners gathered for a formal evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing to the sounds of The Trio Fusion with Luis Alberto Rodriguez. Guests first mingled and bid on several silent auction items during cocktail hour before taking their seats for dinner, which also featured a live auction.

Co-Chairwomen Maricarmen Vazmina and Ivelisse Rivera
Co-Chairwomen Maricarmen Vazmina and Ivelisse Rivera
Barbara Cetro and Mary Lynne Smith
Barbara Cetro and Mary Lynne Smith
Pat Hess and Marilyn Maleckas
Pat Hess and Marilyn Maleckas
Perry Korszen, Jessica Barroslo, Jonathan Barroslo, Gabrielle Barroslo, Alexander Barroslo and Wendy Barroslo
Perry Korszen, Jessica Barroslo, Jonathan Barroslo, Gabrielle Barroslo, Alexander Barroslo and Wendy Barroslo
Deacon Leonardo Pastore and Florence Sullivan
Deacon Leonardo Pastore and Florence Sullivan
Mike Cetro, Co-Chairwoman Maricarmen Vazmina and Father Celestino Gutierres
Mike Cetro, Co-Chairwoman Maricarmen Vazmina and Father Celestino Gutierres
Barbara Cetro, Anita Utley and Mary Lynne Smith
Barbara Cetro, Anita Utley and Mary Lynne Smith
Julia and Dick Barker
Julia and Dick Barker
Guests ate amongst nautical decor on each of their tables at St. Jude Catholic Church/Hispanic Center Gala on Feb. 17 at Michael’s On East.
Guests ate amongst nautical decor on each of their tables at St. Jude Catholic Church/Hispanic Center Gala on Feb. 17 at Michael’s On East.
Peggy Allard and Mary Anne Dillon
Peggy Allard and Mary Anne Dillon
Gordon and Carole Rick with Richard Utley
Gordon and Carole Rick with Richard Utley
Members of Tierra Nueva perform during cocktail hour.
Members of Tierra Nueva perform during cocktail hour.
Amy and Rob Lyons
Amy and Rob Lyons
Jeanette Wozniak and Silvia Suarez
Jeanette Wozniak and Silvia Suarez
Jairo Hernandez performs with his band, Tierra Nueva, during cocktail hour.
Jairo Hernandez performs with his band, Tierra Nueva, during cocktail hour.
Olga and Alex Silva
Olga and Alex Silva
Erika Ynga and Mark Zmiyiwsky
Erika Ynga and Mark Zmiyiwsky
Gregg Warren and Father Robert Tatman
Gregg Warren and Father Robert Tatman
Joan Nasser and Gabriele Robinson
Joan Nasser and Gabriele Robinson

 

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