The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. program hosted the event on Feb. 25 at Michael's On East.
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Katie Johns
| 8:07 p.m. February 25, 2017
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With festive mask centerpieces and purple and green lights, the ballroom of Michael’s On East was transformed into a Mardi Gras haven on Feb. 25 for Bethesda House’s Mardi Gras Madness.
The evening began with a cocktail hour during which George Luther played the piano as guests mingled. Later, CEO OF Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. Peter Routsis-Arroyo and Bishop of the Diocese of Venice Frank Dewane spoke to the crowd. Guests were able to bid on silent auction items as well as participate in a Big Easy Live Auction and Fat Tuesday Wine Pull. Some party-goers even donned their best Mardi Gras masks in hopes of winning the mask contest.
Bethesda House, a program of Catholic Charities of Venice, Inc. provides professional support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Event chairwoman Terri Maze, Bishop Frank Dewane, Jeanne Hickey, the Rev. Fausto Stampiglia and Program Director Colleen McMenamin
Dick and Carol Angelotti and Honorary Chairs Drs. Jackie and Tom Kelly
The Michael’s on East Ballroom was decorated with Mardi Gras masks and hues of purple and green on Feb. 25 for the Bethesda House of Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Madness.
Pauline Thomson and Cleda Sweetland
Ed Howlett, Carol Smith and Diane and Patrick Solano
Crystal Valles, Reanna Washington and Debbie Sergi-Laws
Nathalie and Nigel Mould and John and Florence Rogge
Norma and Adolfo Diaz
Barry and Arline Napiecek
The Michael’s on East Ballroom was decorated with Mardi Gras masks and hues of purple and green on Feb. 25 for the Bethesda House of Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Madness.
The Rev. Wojciech Stachura, Lorraine Cersosimo and Karen Brady
George Luther played the piano during the cocktail hour of Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness.
George Luther played the piano during the cocktail hour of Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness.
The Michael’s on East Ballroom was decorated with Mardi Gras masks and hues of purple and green on Feb. 25 for the Bethesda House of Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Madness.
The Michael’s on East Ballroom was decorated with Mardi Gras masks and hues of purple and green on Feb. 25 for the Bethesda House of Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Madness.
Ed and Paulette Rymer
The Michael’s on East Ballroom was decorated with Mardi Gras masks and hues of purple and green on Feb. 25 for the Bethesda House of Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Madness.
Melissa and Dan Patton
Bob Richardson and Kathy Schersten
Linda Whitacre and Pam Mason
Marilyn Maleckas, Bob Donetti and the Rev. Celestino Gutierrez
Sue and Chuck DiNatale
Robert Foti and Sarah Luther
George and Sarah Luther
George Luther played the piano during the cocktail hour of Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness.
Deacon David Mulvaney, the Rev. Troy Richmond, deacons William Bauer, Joseph Mercurio and Dennis McDonald
Antoinette Brill, Anne Flinter, Ingrid Wisniewski and Diane Monaghan
Ann Costa, Marilyn and Bob Bettencourt and Christine Winchester
Vickie Yohe and Jan Tomlinson
Sandra Picchietti and Dr. Vilma Vega
The Revs. Sebastian Szczawinski and Eric Scanlan and Jack Brill
