Deacon Dinner Auction & Gala

Event Information

With the 42nd Annual Gala now complete, additional details for the 43rd Annual Deacon Dinner Auction & Gala—including sponsorship opportunities, auction information, and event updates—will be shared as they become available.

Current Raffles

Support Catholic education while entering for a chance to win exciting prizes. View our current raffles and see how your participation makes a difference for students across JPII Catholic Schools. Click a raffle image below to learn more and purchase tickets.

Supporting Catholic Education Since 1985

The Deacon Dinner Auction & Gala is the premier annual fundraising event for St. John Paul II Catholic Schools, bringing together alumni, parents, parishioners, business partners, and friends in support of our mission to inspire excellence through faith, learning, and service.

An Evening of Community & Celebration

Guests enjoy an exciting evening filled with fellowship, entertainment, and opportunities to support Catholic education. The event typically features:

Silent Auction
Live Auction
Raffles & Games
Dinner & Social Hour
Presentation Awards
Special Fundraising Project
Live Music & Entertainment

Whether you’re attending for the first time or continuing a long-standing tradition, the Deacon Dinner Auction & Gala offers something for everyone.

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Why Your Support Matters

Proceeds from the Deacon Dinner Auction & Gala directly support St. John Paul II Catholic Schools and help strengthen educational opportunities for students across our schools.

In addition to supporting annual operating needs, past Special Projects have included:

Teacher Salary Endowment
Student Scholarship Endowments
SMARTLabs
Emergency Preparedness Initiatives
Academic & Faith Formation Programs

Every ticket purchased, raffle entry, Galamaker contribution, auction donation, and volunteer effort helps ensure future generations can experience a faith-filled Catholic education.

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Get Involved

There are many ways to support the Deacon Dinner Auction & Gala.

Attend the Event

Gather friends, family, classmates, or colleagues and join us for an unforgettable evening supporting Catholic education.

Purchase Tickets

Become a Galamaker

Support the Deacon Dinner Auction & Gala and help maximize its impact on students, programs, and Catholic education throughout St. John Paul II Catholic Schools.

Learn About Being a Galamaker

Donate an Auction Item

Contribute unique items, services, experiences, gift baskets, event tickets, vacation packages, or monetary donations for the live and silent auctions.

Donate an Auction Item

Volunteer

The success of the Gala is made possible by dedicated volunteers who assist with planning, procurement, setup, registration, auctions, and event operations.

Contact Liz Bassett