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Step into an evening of gold, giving and community at…

The Green & Gold Gala

Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
St. Patrick Catholic School

The Green & Gold Gala is our school's largest annual fundraiser - a night for our whole community to come together and celebrate everything that makes Saint Pats special! Funds raised power scholarships, enrichments, and capital improvements for the students we love.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring the Lucky Devils Band, a can't-miss auction, and fun surprises throughout. Every moment is a chance to celebrate our community and support its bright future.

Gala Tickets Are SOLD OUT - Thank You!

Wow - we're officially full! Thank you for making this the biggest Gala yet. While individual tickets and VIP tables are gone, you can still upgrade your night:

• Emerald Bar Pass - $40: For all Emerald Early Bird ticket buyers (VIPs already include one): add this to your purchase for access to the house bars - and it's the only way to also access Leucadia Tequila's exclusive bar. Good for ONE person, 5 drinks included.
• The Vault Raffle - $85: Your LED wristband is your entry! You'll have a 1:75 chance to win an amazing JET Resorts getaway (and if 150+ bracelets sell, we'll unlock a second incredible getaway!). Plus, the wristbands themselves are an after-party must-have. See below for more details.
  

Want a ticket? Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.

California Cocktail attire. Open to 21+.

The Vault Drawing - Win a Vacation!

Sponsored by JET Hospitality

Early Bird: 1 for $85  |  3 for $250

Our version of a golden ticket raffle! When you buy an entry you get an LED bracelet that everyone will be jealous of!

These also double as your after-party must-have! Let's light up the night together! 

Grab an LED bracelet and win a getaway!

You win:

- A 5-night luxury family vacation curated by JET Hospitality - think beach days at Pacific Dunes, ski-town escapes near the Tetons and Jackson, WY, fly fishing on the Salmon River and more!

**If 150+ bracelets sell, we'll unlock another incredible getaway**

One prize, endless adventures! 

Don't miss out. See our Vault page for more details. Must sell at least 75 entries. Tax deductible!

A Letter From Our Principal

Dear Friends of St. Patrick Catholic School,

Thank you for your continued support of St. Patrick Catholic School. Because of the incredible success of the Green and Gold Gala, we were able to complete several major campus improvements that are already blessing our students each and every day.

As a direct result of your generosity, we were able to build a new playground in the summer of 2024, creating a safe and joyful space for our students to play and grow. In the summer of 2025, we revitalized our "blue top" with a full resurfacing and repainting, breathing new life into one of the most active and well-loved areas of campus. Most recently, thanks to the support of our 2025 Green and Gold Gala, we replaced the aging  tables in our lunch pavilion, with the new lunch tables installed this past winter. Most importantly, these enhancements directly enrich the daily experience of our students-supporting their growth, joy, and sense of community. With your continued support, we look forward to expanding opportunities for our students and enhancing our campus even further in the years to come.

These improvements are more than upgrades, they are a testament to the power of community and our shared commitment to the mission of St. Patrick Catholic School: to foster a community where students grow in faith and knowledge in order to bring Christ's light to the world.

In addition to these campus upgrades, the Green and Gold Gala plays a vital role in supporting the financial health and long-term stability of St. Patrick Catholic School, ensuring we can continue to provide a strong faith-based education for years to come. This year marks our third Green and Gold Gala on our beautiful campus, and we are excited to build upon the success of our previous events. We are grateful for your gifts of time, talent, and treasure, as the school we enjoy today is the fruit of your generosity, and we look forward to building an even stronger future together.

Please mark your calendars for this year's Green and Gold Gala and Auction on October 10, 2026. It promises to be another joyful evening in celebration of our mission and our amazing community. Whether you attend, become a sponsor, donate an item, or participate from home, your support makes a lasting difference.

Thank you for being the light!

With gratitude,
Brian Sestito

Visit our school's website here: Saint Patrick Catholic School

Auction Donations Needed

If you are a parent and would like to help our night sparkle, then please consider donating anything like the following:

• Vacation Stays
  
• Gift Cards to Your Favorite Spots
• Specialty Experiences (think behind the scenes tours, etc)
• Sports Tickets and Events
  
• AND anything else you may have!!

Reach out to our Gala Chair, Natasha Goodwin at [email protected] with details.

Event Timeline

Many ways to give, more ways to win!

• The Vault - Get a LED bracelet, win big. These double as essential after party fun! Winner revealed before the live auction!
• Heads or Tails - Grab a necklace, stay in the game. Last one standing wins! And you'll love the prize…
• Irish Opportunity Drawing - Eye the attendee only gift baskets, buy your arms length of tickets, drop them in and help a teacher win a gift!

 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

 Arrival, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres

Get entries to "the Vault," Heads or Tails necklaces, & Take Home Wine & Whiskey Pull tickets.

Silent Auction

Support our Teachers: Buy your Opportunity Drawing tickets!

Seating will be assigned by grade level, so feel free to drop your things to have your hands free to socialize, have a cocktail and check out all the fun!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Welcome & Prayer

Dinner provided by Farmhouse Catering

Heads & Tails

Unlock the Vault

Live Auction & Paddle Drop

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Party Time Celebrate the night with "The Lucky Devils" band!

9:25 PM | Final Call The Silent Auction Ends

11:00 PM | Grand Finale The Green & Gold Gala concludes. Stop by check-out to pick up your winnings!

*All ticket types, raffle entries and other purchases are non-refundable*

Thank You to:

Proud "Be the Light" Endowment Sponsor - our most generous sponsorship tier!

This gift comes from the Meyer family: partner Charles Meyer and his wife, Zarah, are proud St. Patrick parents of Ace and Rose, and their generosity reflects a deep commitment to investing in our school's future.

Burger, Meyer & D'Angelo, LLP is a full-service law firm operating with 14 offices nationwide. The firm's team of over 100 attorneys specializes in tailored litigation strategies including commercial trucking, business litigation, gig economy, excess liability, general civil liability, transportation, and beyond. They successfully advocate for a wide spectrum of clients, which include multiple fortune 100 companies and insurance carriers.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Learn more about all of our sponsors here

A Letter From Our Pastor

Dear Saint Patrick's School Families,

Blessings to you all! I am delighted to finally take a moment to introduce myself. It has been just over two weeks since my arrival, and these first days have been a beautiful whirlwind. One of the great joys of my priesthood has always been serving in Catholic education. I was blessed to be formed in Catholic schools myself - the Salesians guided me until high school - and I have experienced the fruits of that formation many times over.

Here at St. Patrick, I already see the beauty of what our school offers. My time as chaplain at St. James Academy in Solana Beach taught me how deeply Catholic education can shape not just minds, but hearts. It is a gift to be part of this community where faith and learning grow together. With that in mind, I am thrilled to invite you to our Annual Auction benefiting St. Patrick Catholic School! This special evening is more than just a fundraiser - it is a joyful celebration of our school family.

Why Your Participation Matters

• Building Community: Your presence strengthens the bonds that make St. Patrick's such a welcoming and faith-filled school that builds strong minds and compassionate hearts.
• Enriching Student Life: The funds we raise will go directly toward enhancing our students' education and experiences.
• Keeping Catholic Education Accessible: Your generosity helps us continue offering excellent education while keeping tuition affordable for families.
  
  

What You Can Expect

• An evening filled with joy, laughter, and fellowship and the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the community we are building together. This is all while getting to bid on unique items and experiences that include dinner with the Pastor, me!

Your support means so much and has a tremendous impact. Whether you come to enjoy the evening, win an auction item, or simply be part of the celebration, every contribution matters and blesses our school community. I cannot wait to see you there - let's make this a night to remember!

With blessings and heartfelt gratitude,

Fr. George G. Perez, CJM, 
Pastor | St. Patrick Catholic Community

Join Us - Choose Your Experience

Individual Tickets:

• Early Bird - Emerald Essential - $95: The essential gala experience. Come for community, stay for the fun! Available through September 13. Pair it with a bar pass for the ultimate experience!
• Gold Individual All-Inclusive Ticket - $195: The philanthropic choice. Includes dinner and bar pass. If you feel called to help, this individual ticket nearly covers the true cost of attendance, so every dollar raised goes directly to our students.

VIP Tables:

• Early Bird - Green & Gold VIP Table for 10 - $1,950: Guarantee your crew stays together! A reserved table for your group of 10 with the best seats in the house! Includes: dinner, bar passes for 10, and 3 bottles of wine at your table!
  

Courtesy of Larkmead Vineyards - VIP Tables will receive 2 bottles of their acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc, a 94-point white wine valued at $75 a bottle, plus an additional bottle (3 total).

Upgrade Your Night

Leucadia Tequila is taking over an exclusive bar! Award-winning tequila, their signature "Leutini," and more!. (Bar Pass required!)

• Early Bird Emerald Bar Pass - $40: Get access for ONE person to the house bars with wine, beer and cocktails AND Leucadia Tequila's bar - 5 drinks included for pass holder only. (Without one, drinks are $15 each)
• Early Bird - The Vault Raffle - $85: Get an LED wristband and "Light up the Night" with a chance to win an exclusive getaway from JET Resorts, or a live auction item (if 150+ are sold)! Early bird sales end Sept 13. See below for details!
   

Attire is California Cocktail. Open to 21+.