SPGreenGoldGala

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

The Green & Gold Gala

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

The Saint Patricks Green & Gold Gala is the school's largest annual fundraiser and raises money to benefit the young students of our school. The funds raised go to scholarships, enrichments and other capital improvements.  

Join us for an evening of giving featuring a live band and a carefully curated auction. Whether you're pulling from the Wine and Whiskey Wall, or vying for your "Key to the Vault" every moment supports our students' future and celebrates the community that lets Saint Patricks flourish. 

Choose Your Experience

• Green & Gold VIP Table ($1,950): Buy with your friends & guarantee seating together! Secure a stage-side VIP table for 10, and 3 bottles of curated wine at your table!
• Gold VIP All Inclusive Ticket ($195): The philanthropic choice. Includes VIP entry & seating, dinner and open bar pass. This ticket nearly covers the true cost of attendance helping ensure every dollar raised goes toward our students.
• Emerald Early Bird ($95): The essential gala experience. Includes entry and dinner. Available until Sept 13.

Upgrade your Night

• Open Bar Pass ($40): This pass grants you unlimited* access to our bar, including signature cocktails, craft beer, and house wine. Without one, drinks will be $15/each at the gala.
• Buy a Key to the Vault ($85): for an exclusive chance to win a luxury dream getaway, a live auction item, or custom jewelry in our new "Vault" opportunity drawing. See below for more details.
• Cellar Selection Wines ($50): Hand-picked, curated premium wines delivered directly to your table!
   

Looking to do more? Sponsorship opportunities are available. Partners will receive meaningful recognition throughout the evening while helping advance the future of our school.

Attire is California Cocktail. Open to 21+. Assigned seating.

The Vault Awaits: Two Keys Win Extraordinary Prizes!

Buy Your Key to the Vault 

Will your key be the one to "unlock" the vault?

The Key to the Vault is the only way to access our two most extraordinary prizes of the night. We have minted only 200 keys in total, and two of them will win! Will you select the dream getaway, a live auction experience, or walk away with a signature, handcrafted piece of jewelry designed specifically for this evening?

Early access is your advantage. Secure your key(s) online now for a special pre-event price:

1 Key for $85, 3 keys for $250!

Price increases to $100 at the Gala.

DO NOT COMPETE FOR SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY - WIN IT IN THE VAULT!

Spring Ticket Purchase Perks

Secure your place at the Gala by June 11, 2026, to claim these exclusive early-access benefits:

• The Golden Refund: Buy an Emerald & Open Bar Pass together, or a VIP All Inclusive ticket for a chance to win a refund for the $40 value of your bar pass! 1 refund available for emerald ticket types and 1 for VIP individual (refund of $40).
• VIP Table Bonus: Every VIP table will receive an additional bottle of premium wine.
• Double Your Luck: One "Key to the Vault" purchaser will be selected to receive an additional key for free.
• Student Free Dress Pass: Included with every ticket purchased before the deadline.
   

  Why Buy Now?

  Early momentum is everything. Aside from the perks above, early ticket sales allow us to better finalize our grandest details. Don't wait to buy your pass and help us raise money during this exciting celebration of education and community. Let's make this night unforgettable!

We are looking for Partners and Sponsors who will help make this night a success!

With unparalleled access to our community, you or your brand could make our students education and experience continue to thrive. From opportunities to buy logo or ad placement in our printed program or school year placement on the event and school websites, we have something that will fit your goals.

Partnerships help build the foundation for our school's success, reach out to join us! Learn more about St Pats.

Sponsorships (Items & Monetary) 

The Evening Schedule

Our evening together is about more than just fun - it's about supporting our community. We have three exclusive opportunities for you to win throughout the evening:

• The Vault: Don't miss out. Purchase "Key(s)" for your chance to win - announced before live auction!
• Heads or Tails: Purchase game necklaces to enter. It's a fast-paced, live game where the last person standing gets an exclusive locals basket with prizes and gift cards!
• Irish Opportunity Drawing (Support Our Teachers!): Browse our exclusive, attendee-only gift baskets and drop your tickets in the boxes for the items you want most. Every ticket helps a teacher win an exclusive thank you gift!

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

 Arrival, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres

Buy your "Keys to the Vault," Heads or Tails necklaces, & Take Home Wine & Whiskey Pull tickets.

Silent Auction starts

Support our Teachers: Buy your Opportunity Drawing tickets!

Seats will be assigned so feel free to place your belonging at your seats

7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Welcome & Prayer

Dinner provided by Farmhouse Catering

Heads & Tails

Unlock the Vault

Live Auction & Paddle Drop

The bar will be closed during the live auction, so make sure you have purchased your "Cellar Selections" bottle(s) of wine for service at the table during this period!

9:10 PM | Final Call The Silent Auction and the Opportunity Drawing table

8:45 PM - 11:00 PM | Party Time Celebrate the night with a live band, games, and entertainment.

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

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

The Gala is Looking for Help

Interested in Helping?

If you are a parent and would like to help our night sparkle, then please consider helping to volunteer. Check out opportunities and reach out to our Gala Chair, Natasha Goodwin at [email protected]

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