Saint William invites you to its upcoming Starlight Gala (May 1) and Community Festival (May 3) on the parish grounds.
Admission is FREE on Day 2: Community Festival. Please join us for delicious food, games, live music, a huge garage sale, silent auction and family fun!
Proceeds from this parish event benefit Saint William and our general operating expenses and faith formation programs.
5 pm - 6 pm For VIP Guests*
6 pm - 6:45 pm Social & Silent Auction (Banquet Hall)
6:45 pm - 7 pm Opening Prayer, Fr. Francisco
7 pm - 8 pm Dinner (menu to be announced)
8 pm - 9 pm Live Auction
9 pm - 10 pm Music
Day 1 of the Big Event is a paid event. Dress is semi-formal. For details for the day of the event, please view the 'Frequently asked questions' below.
*Guests with VIP passes are invited to arrive and check in at 5 pm for a social hour on the terrace (in the PEC).
8 AM - 4 PM Garage Sale (Parish Hall)
12 PM - 7 PM Silent Auction (PEC)**
11:30 AM Welcome and Opening Prayer
11:30 AM Food Booths Open
- LIVE PERFORMANCES -
**(Pick up Auction items on Saturday from 7 PM - 9 PM)
Schedule subject to change
Gala - On the first night of the festival, Thursday, May 1. we will be holding a Gala and Live Auction. Tickets to attend the Gala, which includes admission and dinner, will be announced soon.
Early Bird Drawing - Details coming soon.
To check in at the event, simply provide your first and last name to the Big Event hospitality team. (You do not need a physical ticket.) A program, bid number and table number will be provided to you upon arrival.
Please join us starting at 6 pm in the Parish Evangelization Center Banquet Hall at Saint William Catholic Church. The schedule is the following:
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Please note:
Raffle tickets will not be mailed to households this year, but they can be picked up and purchased at the parish office during business hours.
Yes, it sure is! Live music is scheduled on Day 2 of the Event. Some of the featured guests include:
See Day 2 above to view the Music lineup.
For the Garage Sale, volunteers are needed to help monitor items, manage check-out, and assist with organizing items. The Garage Sale will be held on one day, Saturday, May 3.
Volunteer sign-ups >>
We invite you to bring lawn chairs, but please:
The Gala is semi-formal.
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