GALA
November 4, 2023
Saint Charles Borromeo
A Message From Our Pastor Thanks For Joining Us!
My Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Saint Charles Borromeo 2023 Faith and Feast Gala! This evening, we celebrate our patron Saint—Happy Feast of Saint Charles Borromeo. First and foremost, I extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who worked hard to make this celebration possible! Your help has been a true blessing to Saint Charles.
All the money raised this evening will benefit our school for such things as scholarships, classroom needs, and campus improvements. Saint Charles Borromeo Academy is a Catholic Classical Education Community that has provided quality education to children in the Northland for over 70 years.
All scholars are guided by the formation of the whole child—heart, mind, and soul. This allows them to become faith-filled, academically minded, and skilled community members who become the awesome people our Lord meant them to be.
Thank you so much for joining us this evening. Thank you for making Saint Charles Borromeo Parish a part of your giving plan. Your support is a treasure that will bring our children hope for many years. Be assured that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Let’s make it an Awesome Celebration!
Lots of love and prayers, Fr Sunoj Thomas Pastor
Tonight's Schedule
5:30 p.m. ~ Registration • Cocktails • Silent Auction Viewing and Bidding
6:30 p.m. ~ Welcome and Blessing
6:40 p.m. ~ Dinner
7:40 p.m. ~ Special Remarks
7:50 p.m. ~ Live Auction Begins 9:00 p.m. ~ Closing Remarks • Entertainment
Tonight's Feast
Hors d’oeuvres provided by Team Rebuilt and Knights of Columbus Stroud’s Family-Style Fried Chicken Dinner. Two-piece dinner with salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cinnamon rolls. Cannoli and Italian Cookies from Saint Charles St. Joseph Table Ministry.
Silent Auction Online Bidding Is Open
Start placing your bids now. It’s easy to become a Bidder; scan the QR Code below or go to FaithandFeast2023.ggo.bid. Select Get Started (at the top right) to create your account. You will receive an email to confirm your account.
Father Sunoj Thomas Pastor
Our MC & Entertainment
Rudy Amato: "Show of a Lifetime”
Rudy Amato was born in Buffalo, New York, and currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri. Rudy is a dynamic singer and presence on stage, offering the audience the show of a lifetime every time.
His performance venues include The Copa Room, The Liberty Theater, Harrah’s Casino, and Ameristar Casino. Rudy has been honored to sing the National Anthem at the Kansas City Chiefs Stadium and has performed at many Italian Festivals throughout the United States, including one where he co/performed with comedian and singer Joe Piscopo. You can learn more about Rudy on his website at rudycamato.com.
Enjoy Tonight's Open Bar!
We hope you enjoy tonight’s Open Bar sponsored by Grand Slam Liquor and the Joseph Sacco family, Revive Capital Development and Michael Knight, BreakThru Beverage and Wes Cofer, and Mark Trujillo. Try tonight's signature drink. Be sure to drink responsibly and please tip your bartender.
Educating The Whole Person
Catholic
Borromeo Academy is the most significant ministry of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish. The teachings of our Catholic faith are woven throughout our daily lessons, routines, and relationships, creating a culture of communion with God through Jesus in the Holy Spirit. Scholars and their families learn to actively participate in faith formation through weekly all-school Mass, bi-monthly school-family Masses, Holy Day celebrations, Sacramental preparations, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.
Liberal Arts
Our Catholic Liberal Arts Education curriculum educates the whole person: faith, family, community, and morality. Borromeo Academy teachers strive to cultivate wonder through faith-filled environments that inspire minds and enlighten lives.
Early Childhood
Children ages two through five are invited to be members of our Early Childhood Center. Borromeo Academy Early Childhood Center teachers aspire to work alongside these scholars’ parents in forming their young hearts and minds. These little ones learn through modeling, personal experiences, and social interactions. Lessons about God, Jesus, Mother Mary, Saints, and more are prepared to assist these young scholars in experiencing how each individual is made in the image of God.
Pre-Kindergarten Through 8th Grade
As a Premier Member School of the Institute for Catholic Classic Liberal Education, Borromeo Academy looks to the teachings of the Church, which encourages scholars to be free thinkers, seeking truth, beauty, and goodness. Along with the core subjects of History, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Religion, our Catholic Faith is referred to and interwoven throughout the day. Latin is introduced in Pre-Kindergarten and is used to teach the origins and derivatives of words, which inspires higher-order thinking.
Tonight's Live Auction Items
Front row at 2023
parking.
The Magic of Mexico trip in an award winning luxury resort.
Flip the switch for Christmas lights at the 2023 annual
First in line for dismissal for the 2023-2024 school year at the front entrance of Borromeo Academy.
Dinner for eight with Father Thomas in the Rectory.
First in line for dismissal for the 2023-2024 school year at the rear entrance of Borromeo Academy.
Handmade patriotic quilt (82” x 92”) by parishioner Dave Sukup. A 6-month project containing 4,000 individually cut pieces.
Tonight's Live Auction Items
14-week-old purebred male Border Collie. His name is Charlie.
Fund A Need.
Sponsor one year of education cost for a child at Borromeo Academy.
Tuscan Treasures.
Seven-night stay for four guests in a historic apartment in Tuscany, Italy.
4 NASCAR Cup Series VIP Passes at Kansas Speedway.
Garage VIP access, Spire Motorsports pit box seats and driver photos.
Christmas Mass with special
lighting ceremony
A Custom tailored mens or womens suit from Tom James.
NFL football signed by Chiefs running back #10 Isiah Pacheco.
Chiefs linebacker #32 Nick Bolton signed NFL jersey.
Chiefs tight end #87 Travis Kelce signed NFL jersey.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 signed NFL helmet.
Thank You For Your Support Thank You For Attending
Special Thanks To All Of You
All Volunteers ~ Joanie Smith ~ Terry Gabel ~ Faith Pugh ~ Sara Sentman, SCBA Girl Scouts ~ Mary Marotta ~
Abbie Lynn ~ Jennifer Alleven ~ Jennifer Leeper ~ Molly and Chris Berg and Family ~ Mark and Pam Tomes ~
Saint Charles Team Rebuilt ~ Meredith Williams ~ Kelly Schulze ~ St. Joseph Table Ministry ~ Andrea Peasel ~
Louis and Laura Pollina ~ Megan Krohn ~ Mark Trujillo ~ Lane Lucas ~ Alex Cavallaro ~ Edie Ferrara ~ Barb Liles ~
Andrew Pileggi ~ Anissa Parra-Grooms ~ Julie Dittmer ~ Tony Lehr ~ Sister Anita Helgenberger ~ Rose Brown ~
Isaac Navarro ~ Jan Letkowski and the Saintly Sewers ~ Sarah Sullivan ~ Dave Sukup and family
Janelle Campbell and Curé of Ars Catholic Church ~ Matthew Larsen ~ Allison Durrington ~
We regret the omission of any supporter due to printing deadlines.
“Thank you for your loving support and your belief in doing good. We simply could not do what we do without amazing people like you.”
Thank You Donors & Sponsors
Shoal Creek Associates ~ McCullough Family Foundation ~ Country Club Bank ~ Spire Motorsports ~
Dr. Louis A Pollina, DDS, and Dentistry For Children ~ Kate’s Kitchen ~ McDonald’s ~ Kendra Scott ~
Matthew Larsen and Accurso Law Firm ~ Paradise Point Golf Course ~ T-Shotz ~ PRP Wine International ~
Laurie Oswald, Licensed Massage Therapist ~ Affordable-Midwest Framing ~ Frank and Renee Peak ~ Pure Barre Liberty and Pure Barre Zona Rosa ~ Terry Gabel ~ Edie Ferrara ~ Cove Point Lodge ~
Rose Brown and Crown Town Photography ~ Borromeo Academy Classrooms ~ Patty Priestley ~ Mark Trujillo ~
Bradley Hiser MD and Advanced Spine and Brain Center ~ Kelly Schulze ~ Karen Schmidt and Respect Life ~
Hollyday Med Spa + Aesthetics ~ Sarah Sullivan and JetSet Travel ~ Adventure Inn ~ St. Joseph Table Ministry ~
Jan Letkowski and the Saintly Sewers ~ Joseph Sacco and Family/Grand Slam Liquors ~ Tammie Manroe ~ Anthony and Mandy Bonino and The Quaff ~ Knights of Columbus Council 3414 ~ Saint Charles Team Rebuilt ~
Michael Knight and Revive Capital Development ~ BreakThru Beverage and Wes Cofer
We regret the omission of any donor or sponsor due to printing deadlines.
“None of our success would be possible without generous donors and sponsors like you. Thank you for your commitment, kindness, and love.”
Join Us Next Year
This Saint Charles Faith and Feast Gala takes place each year on the first Saturday of November at Saint Charles Borromeo Academy gym. The Gala is open to all school and parish families. We also welcome our community friends.
Faith and Feast is the annual celebration of our patron saint, Saint Charles Borromeo, and the signature fundraiser to support our school. Proceeds directly benefit Borromeo Academy for such things as scholarships, classroom needs, and campus improvements. The event features cocktails, a silent and live auction, dinner, music, and entertainment.
Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. The event sponsorships offer innovative ways for you and your business to be highlighted throughout the community. Please contact the Saint Charles Parish Office at (816) 436-0880 with further questions.
Saint Charles Angels
Become A Saint Charles Angel
Can you be a Saint Charles Angel? Your one-time gift can sponsor a child in our school and support education costs at Borromeo Academy. The gifting levels available are Monthly ($600), 6-Month ($3,500), and Yearly ($7,000). To learn more or to sign up, please get in touch with Father Thomas at (816) 436-0880 or frsthomas@stcharleskc.com
Thank you for being a Saint Charles Angel. Your gift will bring blessings to a scholar and their family. An Angel donation helps pave the way to a successful Catholic Classical education. Saint Charles Borromeo Academy and Parish are genuinely grateful for the generosity of our past and present Saint Charles Angels. Your support is a treasure that, for many years, brings hope to our children.
2022-2023 Saint Charles Angels
Mary Crider, Sherry Burns, Shoal Creek Associates, John and Cheryl Ehler, Christopher & Carolyn Ross, Joe and Mary Griggs, Louis and Laura Pollina, Frank & Lee Roos, Mary Ann Stark, Ken and Dianna Englander, McCullough Family Foundation, John and Becky Turner, Charles and Kathleen Wille, Larry and Kathleen Wilson, McGilley Antioch Chapel, Robert and Ada Frazier, Colleen Place, Bobby & Jean Vanderheiden, Anonymous, Joanne Tran, Steve and Kelly Dang, Mary Schrick, Hoa Vo, Steven and Maria Epperson, Mary Horning, Carolyn Volker, Frank and Eleanor Walberg, Norton & Katherine Rixey, Greg and Cindy Norris, Frank Glossip, Doris Meyer, George and Della Alleven, Jane Carella, Kenneth and Debbie Faust, Jeffrey and Jennifer Gray, Ian McConnell, Joe and Anne Monachino, Patti and Steve Pearson, Bill and Margie Stump, Terry and Beth Vaughan, Dave and Laura Peterson, Marsha Cockrum, Robert & Renee Denk, Cesar and Graciela Hinojosa, Chris and Carol Westerman, Aaron and Rita Zimmerman, Mary Closser, Robert & Sondra Keefe, Floyd and Keri Gaddy, and Monica and Brad Hiser.
