St. Jude Catholic Church celebrates Father Celestino at gala
The annual event took place Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.
By
Harry Sayer
| 10:58 a.m. February 22, 2020
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St. Jude Catholic Church members and supporters filled the Michael's On East ballroom Feb. 21 for an important purpose — to celebrate the 80th birthday of beloved priest Father Celestino Gutiérrez.
The church's annual gala had guests bidding on silent auction items, mingling over drinks, and recognizing Father Celestino's enduring legacy of compassion and goodwill. Following a dinner and raffle drawing, Father Celestino was presented with a gift. The night ended with a live auction and dancing.
Vincente Medina, Father Celestino and Chairwoman Kathy Schersten
Jonathan and Gabrielle Barroso with Alexander Gomez
Michael's on East had a comfortable, red color scheme for the night.
Heloisa and Charles Jennings with Les and Carol Brualdi
Joe and Karen Roensch, Mary Lynn and Raymond Smith, Trisha and Rick Solari and Barbara and Mike Cetro
Pia Alvia, Pilar Mendaiti, Marybel and Dr. Luis Gutierrez and Andrea Capek
Sukarno and Santiago Leal with Wendy Maldonado
The night celebrated Father Celestino's 80th birthday.
Chairwoman Kathy Schersten, Maria Penago, Maria Ramirez, Luis De La Roca and Christina Penagos
Hector Munoz with Anita and Scott Eldridge
The night had lit candles and decor.
Hector and Patricia Knuth
Ann Pienkos, Jackie Kelly and Philomena Pereira
Claudia Moschini and Natalia Cava
Jose and Villy Cabrera and Alfredo and Catherine Giangreco
