Circle of Celebration 2026

Make plans to join us for Holy Family's most pivotal fundraiser - Circle of Celebration! This year's theme, Golden Gala '26, is a throwback to the original Golden Galas in the 90s.

RSVP Deadline: Thursday, March 19
Dinner Table Beverage Pre-Order Deadline: Thursday, March 19

Attire Suggestion: Embrace the gold - fully or with accents!

Saturday, March 28

5:00 p.m. | Doors Open

• Socialize, Silent Auction, Chance Boards, and Raffle

6:15-7:30 p.m. | Welcome & Dinner

• Welcome by emcees, Katie Thomas & Andy Schroeder '98
• Brief remarks from Chief Administrator, Phil Bormann, Executive Director of Advancement, Bob Noel '95 and Wahlert Catholic Student Speaker, Joseph Noel '26
• Prayer
• Dinner: Salad, Entree Selection, and Gourmet Desserts
  Entree Selection:
      (B) Beef Medallions with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots (GF)
      (C) Provolone Chicken with Parmesan Orzo and Vegetable Medley
      (V) Stuffed Smoked Poblano Pepper with Spanish Rice (V/GF/DF)
• Beverage Pre-Order: Order beverages to be delivered right to your table for dinner instead of waiting in the bar line!
  Beer Options: Bud Light, Busch Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Sam Adams, and Stella Artois
  Wine Options (Canyon Road): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Moscato
  NEW! Non-Alcoholic Beer: Ultra Zero
  NEW! Carbliss Seltzers: Lime, Black Raspberry

7:30 p.m. | Program

• Heads or Tails
• 7:45: Silent Auction Closes - this is earlier than past years so set your watchlist and max bids! (Learn how below.)
• Live Auction
  
• Fund-A-Cause

9:00 p.m. | Check-Out Begins

10:30 p.m. | Event Ends

Questions? Contact Christine McAllister at [email protected] or (563) 582-5456 ext 2255

Auction Details

Silent Auction | Everyone, both at Circle or at home!

• Silent Auction ends at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 - this is earlier than past years so set your watchlist and your max bids! 
• Create your watchlist! When you click on an item to see more details, click "Watch This Item." To see all of the items are you watching or bidding on, click "Categories," then "My Activity."

Check-Out

• Check-out will open at 9:00 p.m. or when Fund-A-Cause ends.
• You may stop by the check-out station (where registration was) or check-out on your phone.
• Any outstanding balances, with a minimal processing fee, will be charged to the card on file on Thursday, April 9, if no communication has been received of an alternative payment method.
• Processing Fees: Processing fees at cost are passed along so that 100% of proceeds go to Holy Family Catholic Schools. You are welcome to pay by check and mail it to Holy Family Catholic Schools, Attn: Circle of Celebration, 2005 Kane Street, Dubuque, IA 52001. 

Auction Item Pick-Up

• All physical items will be available for pick-up on Saturday when check-out begins at 9:00 p.m.
• All items need to be removed from the Grand River Center by 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 29.
• Holy Family staff and volunteers will be available on Sunday, March 29, from 8-10 a.m. at the Grand River Center to help with loading items.
• Certificates will be available at check-out. For some packages, follow-up will take place the week after Circle.

Thank you to DRA for their support in sponsoring auction items and other logistical needs, allowing us to better serve and engage our guests!