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2021 Vocations Fundraiser

This year our Council’s Vocations fundraiser will be a virtual event since we cannot hold a dinner.  This fundraiser will conclude on October 22, 2021.

The Council will be donating $1,000 to each of three Orlando Diocesan Seminarians to help defray the cost of their seminary education, thus our fund-raising goal is $3,000.  These Theology Seminarians are currently attending St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach Florida.  Click here: Supporting Seminarians to read about our newest Seminarian, Joshua Theisen and to read about updates to our two other Seminarians.

You can donate online, via a text message or by mailing in a check.  You can also donate to some raffle ticket items and make a bid on some silent auction items - see below.


Monetary Donations



​Donate Online:  

If you cover the small processing fee, we will receive 100% of your donation.
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DONATE ONLINE

Donate with a Text Message:  

​Text 1-888-444-8774 using the keyword ‘vocations’.  
  • Create a new text to 1-888-444-8774; enter ‘vocations’ into the message area and send it.
  • A link to complete the donation is returned.  Click on the link to complete the payment. 
  • A form will open; complete and submit it. ​
If you cover the small processing fee, we will receive 100% of your donation.
Donate by Check:  

​Send your check to: 
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Knights of Columbus
Bishop Thomas J. Grady Council 5618
P.O. Box 150517
Altamonte Springs, FL 32715-0517


Please add "Vocations" in the memo field of your check.
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Silent Auction  Donations

This is a fun way to donate to Vocations!  Submit a bid for silent auction items online for some great gift items donated for this event.  The winning bid on October 22 will make their donation for the item.

Submit an online bid that exceeds the Last Bid Amount for that item by at least $5 and the Last Bid Amount will update shortly after the bid is received.  Each winning bid supports our Seminarians.  
Bids end on October 22, 2021.  Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 23.  After winners are notified, they can make their donation online or by check.
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Note:  Making bids online is preferred.  If you cannot make your bid online, call 407-460-8109 and identify the silent auction item(s) you wish to place a bid and the amount of the bid. 

Silent Auction Items

​Pressure wash a driveway and/or sidewalk.  Minimum bid is $70 or donate $85 now with no bid required.

Dave Foret and Tom Przybyla will pressure wash your driveway and/or sidewalk for the highest bid or for anyone who donates $85 (maximum of 5 jobs available). 

Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:   $80.00
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DONATE $85 NOW
SUBMIT A BID

​1/2 day Fishing Trip.  Minimum bid is $150
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Bob Rasch is offering to take up to 2 people fishing on his boat at a local lake of your choice (among Spring Lake, Lake Orienta, Prairie Lake, Lake Maitland or Lake Eustis) for a half day, on a weekend day in November or December, 2021. 
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  $150.00
SUBMIT A BID

Smoked Pulled Pork.  Minimum bid is $60
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Les Philip will smoke a 20 lb pork roast to make his famous smoked pulled pork enough to feed 15 - 20 people. Mmmmm!
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  ​$60.00
SUBMIT A BID

Yard Clean-up Jobs.  Minimum bid is $100
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One of our Knights will perform two yard clean-up jobs to include triming off low branches on trees, mulching, etc. No big tree removal. He has the yard equipment and a trailer for hauling yard waste to the transfer station on SR 419.  Maximum of 2 jobs available - the top two highest bids win this item!

​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  $150.00
SUBMIT A BID

Install a Vanity or Kitchen Faucet.  Minimum bid is $50
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David Weisman will install a vanity sink faucet or a kitchen faucet.  The home owner will purchase the faucet or David can pick it up on the day of the installation​.
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  $65.00
SUBMIT A BID

Replace a Toilet.  Minimum bid is $75
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David Weisman will replace a toilet.  The home owner will purchase the toilet and David will pick it up on the day of the installation​.
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  $90.00
SUBMIT A BID



​Homemade Quilt
.  Minimum bid is $100
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Quilt, 43 inches high by 44 inches wide. Made by Charlie Muller’s daughter Cindy. Very good quality, appraised at one time for $600. 
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  $0.00
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SUBMIT A BID



​Scotchie's Signature Cake Gift Card.  Minimum bid is $40
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One gift card for a Scotchie's Signature cake (8" round 3-layer cake, serves 12-20. Value = $75.00).  12 signature cake designs can be viewed on website: www.scotchiescakes.com.
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  
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Last Bid Amount was:  $40.00
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SUBMIT A BID



​Saint John Paul II Plaster Bust.  Minimum bid is $100
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Bust base is 16" by 13" and 14" tall.  Originally in the Pope Room at Bucca Di Peppo.  Bless your home with this one of a kind statue.  
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  $0.00
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SUBMIT A BID

Raffle Ticket  Donations

Yet, another great way to donate to Vocations!  Make a donation for raffle tickets for a chance to win the item!
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Donate to raffle tickets online for some great gift items donated for this event.  Every ticket helps support our Seminarians.  Ticket sales end on October 22, 2021.  Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 23.  
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Note:  Donating online is preferred.  If you cannot donate online, send a check to the address above and include in the envelope your name, email address, telephone number and identify the raffle tickets items you wish to donate and the quantity of each ticket. 
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​Raffle Tickets Online: 


​Click on the Donation for Raffle Tickets button to select items from the list and to make a donation for your tickets
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle Ticket Items


​Tom's Auto Repair $50 Off Coupon

$50 off coupon for Tom's Auto Repair valid until October 2022.  Click on the image to enlarge it.

Tom's Auto Coupon - $5/raffle ticket

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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS


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Bucket of Cheer!

7 bottles of cheer, including Dewar’s 12 year old Scotch Whisky, Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey, Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon, Barcardi Gold Rum, London Dry Gin, French Vodka and American Vodka - retail value of $175!
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​Bucket of Cheer - $10/raffle ticket 
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS

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Maker's Mark Manhattan Basket

A basket containing all you need to make a Makers Mark Manhattan:  Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Vermouth, Bitters and a 13 piece bar set -  retail value of $75.00
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​Maker's Mark Basket - $5/raffle ticket 

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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS

​Spalding Set of Irons
 
Pre-Owned Set of Spalding Top Flite Synchro-Dyned Iron Set 2 - 10
Click on the image to enlarge each one.

Iron Set - $5/raffle ticket
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS



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$50 of Lottery Tickets

$50 worth of scratch-off Florida Lottery Tickets
Feel Lucky?  Take a chance!
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Lottery Tickets - $5/raffle ticket
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS


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$50 Cork&Olive Gift Card

$50 gift card to the Cork&Olive Restaurant at 1061 S Sun Dr. #1009 in Lake Mary, Florida.  There are two cards so two winners will be drawn.
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Cork&Olive Gift Card - $5/raffle ticket
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS


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Flowers Oil Painting

Flowers in vase oil painting, signed by artist, Roger Cox. 27 inches high by 31 inches wide.
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Oil Painting - $5/raffle ticket
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS

Vocation Prayer

Thank you!  
​Keep the faith alive by supporting our seminarians and postulants. As the strong right arm of the church, Knights of Columbus are committed to providing moral, financial and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation.

Please pray for vocations.
God our heavenly Father,
You are the potter and we are the clay.
Mold our young people to be Your disciples.
Give them courage to discern Your call
to Priesthood and Religious Life.
Give strength to those who serve Your Church.
May they lead Your people to holiness.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Our Council's Financially Supported Seminarians

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E. Matthew Rios
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Zackary Gray
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Joshua Theisen