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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.


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 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.
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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.  

Dave Foret and Tom Przybyla will pressure wash your driveway and/or sidewalk based on the approximate size of your job:
  • Small Job: 0 - 600 sq ft = $90
  • Medium Job: 601 – 1,300 sq ft = $140
  • Large Job: 1,301 – 2,000 sq ft = $200
Ok, there are no bids on this item. Make a donation based on the square footage of your job.
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500 sq ft illustration
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1,200 sq ft illustration
DONATE PRESSURE​ WASH

​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, 2022. 
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  $200.00
SUBMIT A BID



​Smoked Pulled Pork.  Minimum bid is $60
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Les Philip will provide 10 pounds of hickory smoked pulled pork, enough to feed 20 hungry people. Mmmmm!
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​Minimum $5 bid increments.  Last Bid Amount was:  ​$100.00
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SUBMIT A BID

2 Yard Clean-up Jobs.  Minimum bid is $100
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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
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 = $88.00).  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:  $100.00
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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 17, 2022.  Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 18.  
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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

Baskets of Cheer!

10 bottles of cheer, including:
  • Dewar’s White Label Scotch Whisky 1.75 L
  • Bacardi Gold Rum 1.75 L
  • Kirkland London Dry Gin 1.75 L
  • Kirkland Blended Scotch Whisky (Dewar’s in the bottle) 1.75 L
  • Bushmills Irish Whiskey 750 ML
  • Absolut Swedish Vodka 1.75 L
  • Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 1.75 L
  • Jack Daniel's (Black) Whiskey 750 ML.
  • Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 750 ML.
  • Old St. Pete Sunshine Premium Whiskey 750 ML

This is a retail value of $276!
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​Baskets of Cheer - $10/raffle ticket 
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS


​George Foreman - George Jr. Rotisserie.  
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  • 9-1/4-inch rotisserie spits hold 10-pound turkey, 2 chickens, roasts
  • 8-1/4-by-7-1/2-by-2-1/2-inch flat basket for grilling fish, steaks, vegetables
  • Round basket for roasting vegetables, "dry-frying" potatoes
Never been used. $115 on Amazon.  Click on the image to enlarge it.

Rotisserie - $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

NEW ITEM!
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4 Rivers $50 Gift Cards

4 Rivers BBQ gift cards! This is your chance to win a $50 gift card for delicious BBQ! Two winners will be drawn!
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4 Rivers $50 Gift Cards - $5/raffle ticket
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS


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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.
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Papa Johns Nifty 50 Gift - $5/raffle ticket
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DONATION FOR RAFFLE TICKETS


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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
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Original Art - $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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