Week of March 3, 2025
What an Incredible Event!
Our Kentucky Derby Gala & Auction was a truly memorable and exciting evening! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who sponsored, attended, donated, or volunteered—your generosity and support made this event a tremendous success for our amazing school!
Upcoming Events:
- March 3-March 14 – Terra Nova Standardized Testing grades 2-8
- March 10-14 – No School for Spring Break
- Wed., March 19 – Christian Character Awards at morning prayers in Gym
- Sat., March 22 – Father Daughter Dance 6-8:00pm in the Gym
- Fri., April 4 – Noon Dismissal
- Wed., April 16 – Christian Character Awards at morning prayers in Gym
- Thurs., April 17-21 – Easter Break
- Thurs., April 24 – Donuts with Deputies 7:30-8:30am
Many thanks to Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsors and Donors!
Millionaire’s Row VIP Event Sponsor ~ $25,000
St. Agnes Catholic Church
St. William Catholic Church
Dave and Colleen White
Triple Crown VIP Sponsors ~ $20,000
St. Leo Catholic Church
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Run for the Roses Sponsor ~ $15,000
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
Trifecta Sponsor ~ $10,000
St. Columbkille Catholic Church
Photo Finish Sponsor ~ $5,000
San Marco Catholic Church
Churchill Downs Sponsors ~ $1,000
Mary Ann Novak
Leo’s Painting, Inc.
Dr. Laura Chang Kit, Encore Urology
Dr. Caitlin McLaughlin—Dr. Cait Smiles
Treescaping of Naples
Ribellino Family (plus Teacher Sponsors)
Teacher Sponsors and Other Donors
Brigid Soldavini, CPA
Harry Engel Family
St. Finbarr Parish
Juliana Kierstein
M. Hoppe
Pinch A Penny #105
Mastropietro Family
Palmese Family
Graebner Family
Todd Family
Ciaccio Family
Droullard Family
Theriault Family
Waligora Family
Anonymous Donor
Many thanks to Seton families who generously donated for our beautiful auction items!
PK3—Gala goodie bag items
PK4—Mexico Basket
K—Derby at Home Basket
1—Yeti Basket
2—Great Wolf Lodge Basket
3—Night Out on 5th Basket
4—Assorted liquors/gifts
5—Assorted liquors/gifts
6, 7—Kentucky Derby Trip
8—SJN Basket
Business Partner Auction Donors
Centerpiece Donor
Artis-Naples
Bayfront Boat Rentals
Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar
Busch Gardens
Butterfly World
Churchill Downs, Inc.
Clearwater Aquarium
Conservancy of SW Florida
Cooper’s Hawk Winery
Coopertown Airboats
Crayola Experience
D’Amico & Partners
Dillards Coconut Point
Dr. Cait Smiles Dentistry &
Aesthetics
Elite Jets, Naples Airport
Estero River Outfitters
Florida Everblades
Flowers of Naples & Events
Fogo de Chão
Forest Glen Golf & Country Club
Foxfire Country Club
Golisano Children’s Museum
Hasen Plastic Surgery & Med Spa of Naples
Holocaust Museum
Inn at Pelican Bay
Jon Niven Photography
Kensington Country Club
Key West Express LLC
L’Appetito Italian Restaurant
Law Office of Conrad Willkomm, P.A.
Martin Fierro Restaurant
Miami Zoo
Museum of Discovery and
Science
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples Princess
Naples Transportation and Tours
Oil Well Craft Beer
Orlando Science Center
Panther Run Golf Club
PGA of America South Florida
Pure Florida
Ridgway Bar and Grill
Rookery at Marco/Hammock Bay Golf Club
Salón Bellezza
Salon Sarracino
Seminole Casino Hotel
SES HASA
Solar Nails & Spa
Spanish Wells Golf & CC
Steamboat Natchez
Syren Oyster & Cocktail Bar
Tacos and Tequila Cantina
Theatre Zone
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
The Claw Bar
The Pub/Bean of Ave Maria
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Tom Trovato Floral Designs
TopGolf
Total Wine & More
Trader Joe’s
Wofford & Sons
Worthington Golf & CC
News from Saint William Parish
On March 8th, Saint William will be hosting its inaugural Gala for the homeless titled: A Night of Building HOPE. HOPE stands for Homeless Outreach Program for Empowerment. Saint William HOPE is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Naples. Their mission is driven by a deep sense of compassion and a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. Through their dedicated efforts, they aim to empower lives, restore hope, and create a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
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