St. Jude Catholic Church unites at Michael's On East for gala

The United For Peace Gala was held on Feb. 9 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 8:22 p.m. February 9, 2018
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Adorned in beautiful gowns and sharp suits on Feb. 9, supporters of the St. Jude Catholic Church united in the ballroom of Michael's On East for a night of peace, and a little fun. 

Music could be heard both in the courtyard and inside the ballroom as guests mingled in and out. Also both outside and inside were an abundance of silent auction items up for bid, from jewelry to gift baskets to wall art. 

A prayer was said before the meal, followed by live entertainment playing through the dinner and into the night. 

Father Robert Tatman, Bishop Frank J. Dewane and Father Celestino Gutierrez
Father Robert Tatman, Bishop Frank J. Dewane and Father Celestino Gutierrez
Co-Chairwoman Ivelisse Rivera, Wendy Barroso, Co-Chairwoman Maricarmen Romero-Vazmina and Kathy Schersten
Co-Chairwoman Ivelisse Rivera, Wendy Barroso, Co-Chairwoman Maricarmen Romero-Vazmina and Kathy Schersten
Hector, Maria, Angie and Hector Munoz
Hector, Maria, Angie and Hector Munoz
Silent auction items included experiences, such as these tickets for the Sarasota Ballet.
Silent auction items included experiences, such as these tickets for the Sarasota Ballet.
Alex and Olga Silva with Mila and Angel Garcia
Alex and Olga Silva with Mila and Angel Garcia
Kathy Schersten with Mike and Barbara Cetro
Kathy Schersten with Mike and Barbara Cetro
Roberta and Dr. Edward Hamilton with Danielle Glaysher
Roberta and Dr. Edward Hamilton with Danielle Glaysher
Adriana Rodriguez played the violin for the cocktail hour in the Michael's On East courtyard.
Adriana Rodriguez played the violin for the cocktail hour in the Michael's On East courtyard.
Dariela Delgado, Angelica Carino, Rosaba Sanchez and Claudia Ocanbo
Dariela Delgado, Angelica Carino, Rosaba Sanchez and Claudia Ocanbo
The entertainment inside the ballroom was by Emaus Guadalupano Danza Azteca.
The entertainment inside the ballroom was by Emaus Guadalupano Danza Azteca.
Reverend Pablo Ruani and his mother Negrita
Reverend Pablo Ruani and his mother Negrita
Kathy Schersten and Rudy Vasmina
Kathy Schersten and Rudy Vasmina
Pedro and Natalia Cava
Pedro and Natalia Cava
There were an abundance of silent auction items up for bidding.
There were an abundance of silent auction items up for bidding.
Multiple wall art was available in the silent auction.
Multiple wall art was available in the silent auction.
Hector Munoz, master of ceremonies, gives the opening welcome.
Hector Munoz, master of ceremonies, gives the opening welcome.
Father Celestino Gutierrez says a prayer before dinner.
Father Celestino Gutierrez says a prayer before dinner.

 

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