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St. Jude Catholic Church celebrates with annual gala

One World, One Family Gala was held Feb. 15 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:32 p.m. February 15, 2019
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Dressed in beautiful gowns and sharp suits on Feb. 15, supporters of the St. Jude Catholic Church gathered in the ballroom of Michael's On East for a night of celebration.

Guests mingled inside and out in the atrium. There was a Tap Snap photobooth set up outside, and the silent auction items inside. There was also a live auction and Chinese auction during the program.

A prayer was said before the meal, followed by music by DJ Willie Galarza playing through the dinner and into the night. 

Maricarmen Romero-Vazmina and Chairwoman Kathy Schersten
Maricarmen Romero-Vazmina and Chairwoman Kathy Schersten
Revs Robert Tatman, Celestino Gutierrez and Oscar Mendoza
Revs Robert Tatman, Celestino Gutierrez and Oscar Mendoza
Paul and Kathy Easley, Bob Donetti and Marilyn Maleckas
Paul and Kathy Easley, Bob Donetti and Marilyn Maleckas
Diane Olivieri, Josefina Carranza, Peg Forte, Wendy Barroso and Kathy Johnson Gregg
Diane Olivieri, Josefina Carranza, Peg Forte, Wendy Barroso and Kathy Johnson Gregg
The centerpieces had multiple pieces to them.
The centerpieces had multiple pieces to them.
Debbie Johnson, Rose Mary Sette, Martin and Philoena Bebereaux
Debbie Johnson, Rose Mary Sette, Martin and Philoena Bebereaux
There was a silent auction, a live auction and a Chinese auction.
There was a silent auction, a live auction and a Chinese auction.
Hector Najar with Natalia and Sofia Cava
Hector Najar with Natalia and Sofia Cava
Juliette and Diego Velasco
Juliette and Diego Velasco
Chinese auction baskets lined the back wall of Michael's On East.
Chinese auction baskets lined the back wall of Michael's On East.
Helen Rombalski, Jamie Van Dyke and Ranisha Pitts
Helen Rombalski, Jamie Van Dyke and Ranisha Pitts
Felix and Meg Ferlise with Amy and Rob Lyons
Felix and Meg Ferlise with Amy and Rob Lyons
Kristi Ortega, Maria Badua and Maria Delacruz
Kristi Ortega, Maria Badua and Maria Delacruz
Roberta and Edward Hamilton with Adrienne and Otto Tittle
Roberta and Edward Hamilton with Adrienne and Otto Tittle
Maria Medina, Sebastian Mochkovsky, Andre and Mila Garcia and Pilar and Louis Azuri
Maria Medina, Sebastian Mochkovsky, Andre and Mila Garcia and Pilar and Louis Azuri
The tables were decorated with bright blue table cloths.
The tables were decorated with bright blue table cloths.
Jorge Mata and Angel Carino
Jorge Mata and Angel Carino
The Tap Snap Photo booth kept guests busy during cocktail hour.
The Tap Snap Photo booth kept guests busy during cocktail hour.
Nikki Cole and Reina Buzzi
Nikki Cole and Reina Buzzi
Manuel Chepote and Dorian Demichele
Manuel Chepote and Dorian Demichele
Madison Berry and Diana Morales
Madison Berry and Diana Morales

 

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