Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Bethesda House celebrates Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Madness was held March 2 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 8:21 a.m. March 3, 2019
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Bethesda House celebrated in green, purple and gold for Mardi Gras March 2 at Michael's On East. 

The evening included a cocktail hour, live auction, paddle raise and chance raffle. Proceeds from the evening went to the Bethesda House at Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, which helps people living with HIV and AIDS. 

DJ Jeff Fortin ended the night with getting guests dancing on the dance floor. 

Orchids decorated the tables.
Orchids decorated the tables.
Florence and John Rogge
Florence and John Rogge
Clancy Schueppert and Theresa Distefano
Clancy Schueppert and Theresa Distefano
Sophia and Jonathan Fong
Sophia and Jonathan Fong
There was a silent auction with a few baskets.
There was a silent auction with a few baskets.
A wine pull was available for those who like a chance.
A wine pull was available for those who like a chance.
Gayle Sobieck, Maureen Watterson and Susan Dinatale
Gayle Sobieck, Maureen Watterson and Susan Dinatale
Pam Paulson and Janet Cocco
Pam Paulson and Janet Cocco
Revs. Eric Scanlon and Fausto Stampiglia
Revs. Eric Scanlon and Fausto Stampiglia
Michael Ramon, Tammi Frane, Tina Mossbarger, John Acevedo Sr. and John Acevedo Jr.
Michael Ramon, Tammi Frane, Tina Mossbarger, John Acevedo Sr. and John Acevedo Jr.
Jeanne Hickey and Cathy Nemeth
Jeanne Hickey and Cathy Nemeth
Ravi and Virginia Akhovry
Ravi and Virginia Akhovry

 

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