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Dinners/Parties

1.   Instant Party

• 60 frozen (5.4 oz.) ribeye steaks from Turaskys
• 10 lbs of pork barbeque from Turaskys
• 3 bottles of red wine from the Sangamo Club
• Greco Supply Party ware (glasses, serving bowls, dessert dishes)

 10. Gather Around the Campfire

• Weenie roast for five families at Workman’s Southfork Ranch
• Hayrack ride from Mike “Boss Hogg” Workman
• Mutually agreeable date in the Spring or Fall of 2006
• Hosted by Workmans, Reisers, Hendersons, Drakes, Delvos and Belzs
• Music around the campfire with Bill Sheehan and Rose LoGrasso

 13. Lunch with the Mayor

• Mayor Davlin extends an invitation for 3 to lunch at The Sangamo Club or Illini Country Club

 19. Cajun Bayou Dinner for 8 couples

• Authentic Cajun feast for eight couples on Saturday, March 4, 2006
• Hosted by the Shevlins, the Hoffmanns and the Padgets at the Shevlin home

 21. Progressive Dinner on Walnut Street

• Join the neighbors on Walnut Street for a progressive dinner for 8 individuals
• Given by the Bayers, Beards, LoGrassos, Moreheads, Nicolettas, O’Connors, and Thornberrys
• Included are appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and, of course, beverages

26. Dinner at the Yacht Club & a Show at UIS

• Relaxing dining experience at Island Bay Yacht Club
• Dinner for 4 
• Includes cocktails, appetizers, salads, entrées, desserts and wine
• Courtesy of Bob Tregoning, general manager at Island Bay
• 2 tickets for Jump Rhythm Jazz on Sat, 1/28/06 at 8pm at Sangamon Auditorium
• Donated by University of Illinois Springfield

 37. Downtown Party with Limousine Ride

• 4 appetizers off the dinner menu at Sebastians
• 2 bottles of Alex Valley wine at Sebastians
• 12 martinis or cosmos at Sebastians
• $36 for drinks at 11 West
• $50 for appetizers or drinks  at Norb Andy’s
• One classic limousine ride for 8 people for up to 4 hours
• Courtesy of Top Shelf Limo and Tim Dunbar

 38. Dinner for 4 and a Musical

• 4 UIS tickets for 42^nd Street on Saturday, January 22, 2006
• Donated by United Community Bank
• $100 gift certificate to Sebastians

 40. Puccini and Pasta

• Join us for an elegant Sunday evening featuring the vocals of Blessed Sacrament’s own Abby Galle  accompanied by concert pianist, Steven Heliotes, (Annette McDermott’s cousin).
• An old world evening of music, fine food and friendship await you at the home of the McDermott’s.
• October 16, 2005
• 8-10 People
• Hosted by the Galles and the McDermotts

 51. Sushi … Sake’ … Yakitori

• A traditional Japanese dinner for 8 at Tom & Betsy Londrigan’s house
• Transportation will be provided for you and your guests
• After plenty of sashimi and sake’ you can Karaoke to your favorite tunes

53. DH Brown’s Party

• Use of library as party room
• Includes a pony keg of beer compliments of DH Brown’s
• Subject to availability prior to 4/1/06
• $50 for pizza from Gabatonis
• $80 for subs from Subway on MacArthur

 60. Father Hoefler will host an authentic Italian dinner for eight guests in the rectory

 63. Halloween Night Family Bash  10/31/05

• Come enjoy a fun filled Halloween Bash for 5 families.
• Hosted by Joe & Laura Rock and Doug & Debbie Mauntel
• Arrive at 2120 S. Glenwood around 5:30 for appetizers and drinks for the parents and pumpkin painting for the kids.
• Then enjoy the “best trick-or-treating in town” around the Blessed Sacrament Neighborhood.
• After that, come back and warm up with a bowl ofchili and a weenie roast and top the night off roasting marshmallows and making S’mores!

 67. Exclusive Table for the 2006 Auction

• One reserved table for eight at next year’s Auction
• You will receive your own private waiter, special hors d’oeuvres and other special amenities

 71. Super Bowl Party for 20

• Super Bowl Party for you and your closest friends
• Includes drinks, appetizers and a steak dinner
• Party will be at Triad Industrial Supply courtesy of Rob and Vicki McHenry and Bill and Kathy Buskirk

 72. Private dinner for 8 at Bentohs

• Enjoy a gourmet, catered dinner for eight, chef’s choice, at Bentoh’s.
• Compliments of Jimmy Oh

 Golf

7. Golf at the Rail & Dinner

• 4 rounds of golf with carts
• Dinner at Xochimilco

 25. Eagle Creek Golf       

• 4 rounds of golf with cart at Beautiful Eagle Creek Golf Resort on Lake Shelbyville
• 1 dozen Titleist golf balls
• Jos. A. Banks golf shirt
• Golf umbrella donated by Golf Discount
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 32. Illini Country Club Golf & Dinner

• Round of golf for 3 (you’ll be golfing with Chris Stone)
• Dinner at Illini Country Club
• Donated by Chris & Erin Stone

 42. Weaver Ridge Golf & Hotel

• 4 rounds of golf with carts
• 2 XL golf shirts
• Donated by R. H. Donnelley
• Hampton Inn East Peoria @ Para Dice Riverboat – 1 night stay, donated by Johnson Development Co., LLC
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 52. Golf at the Rail with Dinner 

• 2 rounds of golf with a cart at the Rail
• $50 gift certificate to Chesapeake Seafood House
• 2 Men’s Tommy Hilfiger golf shirts (one large, one medium)
• 1 Ladies shirt from the Rail (L)

 68. Piper Glen Golf & Dinner

• 4 rounds of golf
• 1 dozen Pinnacle golf balls
• Dinner at Indigo – gift certificate for $50
• Donated by Golf Discount

 Sporting Events

3. Football Package - The Bears vs. The Atlanta Falcons

• 2 tickets
• Soldier Field
• 12-18-05
• Donated by Scott & Laura Reimers
• Chicago Bears Miller Lite Neon Sign donated by E & F Distributing
• $100 gift certificate to Capital Steakhouse
• 2 Cohiba cigars donated by Prohorns, LLC
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

5. Framed Autographed Photo of Stan Musial Shaking Hands With JFK AND 2 Bleacher Seats In the New Busch Stadium

 11. U of I Basketball tickets, brunch and basketball signed by Bruce Weber

• University of Illinois vs. TX Pan American
• 4 GREAT seats in the old press box in the “A” Section at the Assembly Hall
• 11-20-05, time to be announced
• Courtesy of Howard and Linda Humphrey
• Café Brio brunch for 2
• University of Illinois Basketball signed by Coach Bruce Weber
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 18. Cubs vs. White Sox Skybox

• Cubs vs. White Sox
• 4 spectacular skybox tickets at U.S. Cellular Field
• Complimentary food and drink during game
• Courtesy of the Bruce & Marguerite Simon
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 23. Blues vs. Blackhawks

• 2 great seats for the Blues vs. the Blackhawks in Chicago
• These seats are on the floor at the glass.
• Included is one room at a Starwood Hotel in Chicago
• Donated by  Michael Romano III
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 27. U of Illinois Football

• Illinois vs. Northwestern
• 4 tickets
• West Balcony
• November 19, 2005
• Donated by Jim and Susan Stegaman
• $20 donated by Cub Food
• $20 Chili’s gift certificate (good in Champaign)
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 31. Holy Cow!   Cubs Baseball Game – 4 Tickets

• Any Friday, Saturday or Sunday 2006 Cub game at beautiful Wrigley Field (subject to availability)
• 4 tickets including Father Hoefler
• Parking is included
• Courtesy of Mary Broeker

 33. U of I Basketball Tickets

• Illini vs. Tennessee Martin
• 4 tickets in the old press box in the “A” section
• 12/30/05
• Compliments of Bryan and Cathy Padget
• $100 gift certificate for Soiree
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 36. Cardinals vs. Cubs in St. Louis 

• 5 seats, Row 4, left field bleachers in the NEW Busch Stadium
• 2 baseball hats – one Cards, one Cubs
• 2006 season
• Courtesy of the Stegeman family
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil
• 1 night stay and breakfast for 2 at the Casino Queen

 43. Cardinals 2006 Season – 4 Tickets

• Four great tickets to a 2006 Cardinal game of your choice (subject to availability)
• New Busch Stadium
• Box seats in section 138
• Parking pass included
• Compliments of Kerber, Eck & Braeckel
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 47. U of I Basketball Tickets & Dinner

• University of Illinois vs. Coppin State
• 4 GREAT seats in the old press box in the “A” Section at the Assembly Hall
• 12/18/05, time to be announced
• Courtesy  of Howard and Linda Humphrey
• $50 gift certificate to Longhorn
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 57. Rams vs. Saints Football Game & Dinner

• Sunday, October 23, 2005
• 4 Rams tickets
• $50 gift certificate to Capice
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 65. St. Louis Cardinal’s 2005 Playoff Game

• 4 tickets
• Your choice of playoff game
• Section 168, Row 24, Seats 1,2,3 & 4
• Donated by Jim Riemer, Jr.
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 69. Cubs vs. Cards Overnight for Four

• 4 Cubs vs. Cardinals lower level field tickets
• At either Wrigley Field or the NEW Busch Stadium
• 2 hotel rooms at a Starwood Hotel in either Chicago or St. Louis
• Courtesy of Chris & Erin Stone
• Cubs handmade fleece blanket donated by Jane Miller
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 70. Hockey, Hockey, Hockey

• 15 Springfield Jr. Blues Tickets
• Good for use at any game
• Can be used as a group or individually
• Compliments of Spfld. Jr. Blues
• 2 Family feasts from the Spaghetti Shop (includes 2 buckets of spaghetti, 2- 16” loaves of bread and salads)
• 2 packs NHL hockey cards donated by B & J Coin Shop
• March 19, 1998 game program,  souvenir banner, official game puck, signed by Dennis Savard donated by The Chicago Blackhawks

 75. Illinois Basketball Package

• Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State
• 4 GREAT seats in the old press box in the “A” Section at the Assembly Hall
• December 28, 2005
• Donated by Bryan & Cathy Padget
• Deron Williams signed Draft Day photograph
• 2  6”  Subway Sandwiches
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 77. Notre Dame vs. Navy

• 4 tickets
• Saturday, November 12, 2005, 1pm
• Donated by John Eck, Sr. & Eck, Schafer & Punke, CPA and Mike and Nancy Smith
• $50 gift certificate for Saputos

 TRIPS

15. Turkey Hunt

• Three day/three night turkey hunt & lodging stay at Heartland Outfitters Lodge in Timewell, Illinois
• Trip is to be used during spring turkey season between April 15 and May 15, 2006.
• Donated by Dr. Robert Russell at Heartland Outfitters

 39. Hilton Head Condo on the Beach

• Two bedroom beach condo on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina for one week of your choice, subject to availability, to be used by 8/31/06
• Courtesy of Jack and Helen Healy
• Airfare for 2 donated by Mike & Kathy Adams

 49. Weekend in St. Louis

• Two night stay (Friday/Saturday) at St. Louis Airport Renaissance Hotel  (courtesy of John Malkus)
• Two complimentary passes to Six Flags
• Four passes to The Magic House
• 4 tickets to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
• 10 free admissions to the Missouri Botanical Gardens
• 2 free Gateway Arch Riverboat Tours
• 4 VIP passes to the Gateway Fun Park in Collinsville
• $20 gas card donated by Harper Oil

 59. Scottsdale, Arizona – 1 Week Vacation Getaway

• 2 Bedroom,  2 Bath spacious condo surrounded by world class golf courses
• Airfare for 2 included
• Available May – November, on mutually agreed upon date
• Donated by Dominick Spatafora

74. Caribbean Getaway

• 4 nights at a beautiful 4 star, all inclusive resort, for 2
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Airfare included
• Courtesy of World Travel Associates at the Gables
• Use by 12/31/06

 SPORTS MEMORABILIA

20. Framed, Autographed Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks Jersey

• A must have for any True Cub Fan

 64. Framed, Signed Stan Musial Jersey

• St. Louis Cardinal Hall of Famer, Stan “The Man” Musial, autographed, framed jersey

 FURNITURE/HOME 

6. Handcrafted Bookcase

• Original handcrafted bookcase with adjustable shelves
• Built by Jim Thiele, Sr. and hand-painted by Tracie Lowis
• Filled with books and knick-knacks by Jim and Lisa Thiele

 12. Leaf Raking Package

• 7^th grade girls’ basketball team will donate 2 hours of leaf raking this fall
• Leaf blower donated by Ace Hardware
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza – 3 large pizzas

 35. Watercolor of your home & more…

• Beautiful watercolor painting of your home by Artist Richard Blalock
• Matted and framed in a size appropriate for your home (up to 18”x 24”)
• Commissioned by Susan Madison
• Decorative table
• Mini grape and brass floral arrangement
• Lamp designed by Carolyn Pinder
• Donated by Carpet Weavers

 46. Home and Family Protection

• No need to panic with a state-of-the-art Attack Pack Security System from Young’s Security Systems, Inc.
• Includes installation
• One month for central station monitoring free
• Valued at $695.00
• Free home mold inspection and report, valued at $150
• Donated by Rapp’s Engineering
• Cleaning & inspection of your heating and air conditioning unit
• Donated by Tim Thornberry
• $175 toward a Home Service call to get your home ready for fall/winter donated by Sentinel Pest Control

 50. Cub Scouts

• 4 hours of yard work provided by 15 Cub Scouts/Adults
• Donated by Cub Scout Pack 31
• Free curbside leaf pickup donated by JP Lawn Service

 54. My Little Kingdom furniture

• Beautiful “Princess”-painted round play table with a built in music box and 2 chairs
• Painted “Princess” growth chart coat rack with a frame for a photo of your child

 56. Home Package

•  Area rug donated by Cummings Carpets (valued at $300)
• Lowe’s $50 gift certificate
• Leath’s Furniture $50 gift certificate
• Pleasant Nursery $50 gift certificate
• Don Smith $50 gift certificate
• $100 gift certificate for dry cleaning at Starcrest Cleaners

 HEALTH & BEAUTY 

34. HEALTH & BEAUTY

• Comfort Zone:  Cut/Color/Style and 2 Matrix Shampoos and Conditioners
• Merle Norman:  One hour pampering which includes 1 warm moisturizing hand treatment, hydrating steam facial, personalized make-over and $50 gift certificate
• TC Nail Salon:  Manicure/Pedicure
• Curves for Women:  2 two month memberships
• Dinner for 4 at LaSorella including a bottle of wine
• $100 gift certificate for drycleaning at Starcrest Cleaners

 48. Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center

• 1 year family membership at the Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center valued at over $1,000.00
• Donated by Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center
• Adidas sports bag donated by Black’s Team Sports Store
• Bike tune-up donated by Biketek

 AUTO 

2.   Car Care

•  $400 gift certificate from Brahler Tire Mart, Inc, for purchase of tires or automotive services
• Keyless entry installation from Jack Stoldt Auto
• Johnson and Johnson oil, lube and filter
• Charlie Stattler oil, lube and filter
• Water Works - 5 car washes
• Sparkling Clean – 6 car washes

 28. Luxury Car for the Weekend AND MORE…….                   

• Weekend use of a luxury automobile
• Car care package for your car during the weekend including an oil change, tire rotation and car wash
• Courtesy of Guiffre Buick

 55. Sports Car for the Weekend AND MORE…….

• Weekend use of a BMW or Mercedes Benz Roadster courtesy of Isringhausen Imports
• $50 gift certificate for dinner at Tuscany
• $50 gift certificate for Lauterbach Tire and Auto

 RESERVED SEATING AT MASS 

17. Reserved Parking and Seating for Easter Sunday Mass

• Reserved seating at Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass
• Reserved parking right in front of church
• Please arrive at least twenty minutes early to redeem your package

 24. Reserved Parking and Seating for the Rededication Mass

• Reserved seating  at the Rededication Mass on November 27, 2005
• Reserved parking right in front of church
• Please arrive at least twenty minutes early to redeem your package.

 44. Reserved Parking and Seating for Christmas Eve Midnight Mass

• Reserved seating at Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
• Reserved parking right in front of church
• Please arrive at least twenty minutes early to redeem your package.

62. Reserved Parking and Seating for Christmas Eve 4:30 Mass

• Reserved seating  at Christmas Eve 4:30 Mass
• Reserved parking right in front of church
• Please arrive at least twenty minutes early to redeem your package

 CLASS GIFTS 

2. Grade Gift – Elizabeth, The Newest American Girl Doll

• Just released 9/6/05
• Felicity’s best friend
• Donated by our 1^st grade families

 16. 2^nd Grade Gift – 20” boy’s bike

• Donated by our 2^nd grade families
• 3 day passes to The Silo, climbing wall in Rochester
• 3 movie rentals donated by Family Video
• 1 large pizza, 4 drinks, and 30 game tokens donated by Chuck E. Cheese

 22. Kindergarten Gift – Boy’s Bedroom Package

• Sports comforter & sham (twin)
• Back rest
• Wooden shelf
• Basketball pillow
• Sports hooks
• Donated by our kindergarten families

 41. 6^th , 7^th & 8^th Grade Gift – iPod mini

• iPod holds 1000 songs
• A gift certificate to buy music
• Donated by our 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade families

 66. 4^th   & 5^th Grade Gift – X-Box Video game system

• Includes the Microsoft X-Box Live Starter Kit
• Donated by our 4^th and 5^th grade families
• Hanson Information System – 1 year free dial – up
• $50 gift certificate from Target for new X-Box games

 73. 3^rd Grade Gift – Girl’s Bedroom Package

• Satin reversible comforter
• Magnetic memo board
• String lights
• Sheet set (twin)
• Donated by our 3^rd grade families

 SCHOOL PRIDE

 4. Non-Uniform Day

• All students in each of your children’s classrooms will receive a non-uniform day on the day of their choice.
• Compliments of Kathy Wear
• 1 Series EE, $50 US Savings Bond donated by US Bank

 14. SHG Package

• 2 Sweatshirts, 2 t-shirts, hooded windbreaker, golf umbrella, and CD case donated by SHG
• One $100 SHG Raffle Ticket for a chance to win $100,000 donated by Dr. Donald and Pat Graham
• Monical’s Family Pleaser which includes 16” pizza, family salad, and pitcher of soda
• 4 movie passes from Kerasotes
• 4 certificates for 3 games at Spillway Lanes

 30. Principal for a Day

• Your child will be principal for a day assisting Principal Wear in running Blessed Sacrament School
• Principal Wear will also take your child and one friend to lunch

 58. Blessed Sacrament Neighborhood Package

• Mel-o-Cream Donuts – 8 dozen
• D & J Café gift certificate
• Luers $15 gift certificate
• One official yellow non-uniform day t-shirt
• Lifetouch - $40 gift certificate toward school pictures
• Blessed Sacrament Official School Cookbook
• Peases - $20 gift certificate
• 5 fish dinners at a BSS Men’s Club Fish Fry
• Gabatonis - $25 gift certificate
• Chamber of Commerce Coupon Booklet
• History of Blessed Sacrament hardcover book
• $100 gift certificate for dry cleaning at Starcrest Cleaners

 MISCELLANEOUS

8. Case of Apples

• A long standing auction tradition – one case of premium quality apples donated by Tom Lange Company

 29. Father Cassidy’s Putter

• Father Cassidy’s treasured putter is guaranteed to improve your golf game for one year
• Please return it to next year’s auction committee so it can be passed on to another lucky parishioner

 45. Diamond Pendant 

• 14K white & yellow gold ladies geometric design diamond pendant
• 6 diamonds
• 1/8 carat total weight
• 18 inch wheat style chain
• $725 value
• Donated by Schramm-Bacher Jewlers

 61.  Surprise

 76. Puppy Love

• Puppy donated by Coble Animal Hospital
• Free bath and comb out donated by Laketown Animal Hospital
• Twelve group obedience classes donated by The Dog Training Center
• One free weekend boarding donated by Brewer Animal Hospital

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