2022 Vocations Fundraiser
This year our Council’s Vocations fundraiser will once again be a virtual event. This fundraiser will conclude on Monday, October 17, 2022.
The Council will be donating $2,000 to each of three Seminarians to help defray the cost of their seminary education, thus our fund-raising goal is $6,000. Two of our Seminarians are currently attending St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach Florida and our newest Seminarian is attending St. Charles Borromeo seminary Philadelphia, PA, which is the same seminary that our beloved Monsignor Ed Thompson attended. Click on Supporting Seminarians to read about our newest Seminarian, Nicholas Couture and to see updates on 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.
The Council will be donating $2,000 to each of three Seminarians to help defray the cost of their seminary education, thus our fund-raising goal is $6,000. Two of our Seminarians are currently attending St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach Florida and our newest Seminarian is attending St. Charles Borromeo seminary Philadelphia, PA, which is the same seminary that our beloved Monsignor Ed Thompson attended. Click on Supporting Seminarians to read about our newest Seminarian, Nicholas Couture and to see updates on 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
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Donate with a Text Message:
Text 1-888-444-8774 using the keyword ‘vocations’.
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Donate by Check:
Send your check to: 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. |
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 person with the winning bid on October 17 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 17, 2022. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 18. After winners are notified, they can make their donation online or by check.
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.
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 17, 2022. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 18. After winners are notified, they can make their donation online or by check.
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
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Pressure wash a driveway and/or sidewalk.
Dave Foret and Tom Przybyla will pressure wash your driveway and/or sidewalk based on the approximate size of your job:
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500 sq ft illustration
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1,200 sq ft illustration
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1/2 day Fishing Trip. Minimum bid is $150
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, 2022. Minimum $5 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $200.00 |
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2 Yard Clean-up Jobs. Minimum bid is $100
Tom Popell will perform two yard clean-up jobs to include triming off low branches on trees (not too big or too high), 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: $250.00 |
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Scotchie's Signature Cake Gift Card. Minimum bid is $40 One gift card for a Scotchie's Signature cake (8" round 3-layer cake, serves 12-20. Value = $88.00). 12 signature cake designs can be viewed on website: www.scotchiescakes.com. Minimum $5 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $100.00 |
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Raffle Ticket Donations
Yet, another great way to donate to Vocations! Make a donation for raffle tickets for a chance to win the item!
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 17, 2022. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 18.
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.
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 17, 2022. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 18.
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.
Raffle Ticket Items
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Baskets of Cheer!
10 bottles of cheer, including:
This is a retail value of $276! Click on the images to enlarge them. Baskets of Cheer - $10/raffle ticket |
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George Foreman - George Jr. Rotisserie.
Rotisserie - $5/raffle ticket |
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Papa Johns Nifty 50 Card If you love pizza (and who doesn't?), use this card to receive 50% off your entire regular menu priced online order at papajohns.com. The card is valid for 18 redemptions and expires on 7/31/2023. Click on the image to enlarge it. Papa Johns Nifty 50 Gift - $5/raffle ticket |
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Original Art by Denise Przybyla entitled "My Refuge" Framed mixed media original painting by Denise Przybyla based on Psalm 91. Size is 11" x 14". "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."" Psalm 91:1-2 Click on the image to enlarge it. Original Art - $5/raffle ticket |
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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.
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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