2025 Vocations Fundraiser
Welcome to our Council’s Vocations virtual fundraiser, our fifth annual event. This fundraiser will end on Friday, October 31, 2025. The Council will be donating $2,000 to each of three Seminarians to help defray the cost of their seminary education, thus our fundraising goal is $6,000.
Our 3 Seminarians are Joshua Theisen, Nicholas Couture and Peter Kay. We all know how important it is to pray for new priests in our country. Now, with this fundraiser, you have the opportunity to help these 3 men become priests by donating to this fundraiser. See our Supporting Seminarians page for more information on these 3 Seminarians and an update on their studies and activities.
You can donate online or by mailing in a check. You can also make a bid on some excellent silent auction items with a chance to get something back from your donation - see below.
Progress report - click on the image to enlarge it.
May God bless you for your generosity.
Our 3 Seminarians are Joshua Theisen, Nicholas Couture and Peter Kay. We all know how important it is to pray for new priests in our country. Now, with this fundraiser, you have the opportunity to help these 3 men become priests by donating to this fundraiser. See our Supporting Seminarians page for more information on these 3 Seminarians and an update on their studies and activities.
You can donate online or by mailing in a check. You can also make a bid on some excellent silent auction items with a chance to get something back from your donation - see below.
Progress report - click on the image to enlarge it.
May God bless you for your generosity.
Monetary Donations
Donate by Check:
Make your check payable to: “Knights of Columbus 5618”. 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.
Make your check payable to: “Knights of Columbus 5618”. 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 Friday October 31 will make their donation for the item.
Instructions: Submit an online bid that exceeds the Last Bid Amount for that item by at least $10 or for the specific amount specified for the item. The Last Bid Amount for an item on this page will be updated shortly after the bid is received in the order of the date and time each bid is received (in the event two bids are received around the same time, the second bidder will be contacted and asked if they want to increase their bid amount). Each winning bid supports our Seminarians. Bids end on Friday, October 31. Winners will be announced on Saturday, November 1. 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.
Remember, making a winning bid on a Silent Auction item helps support a Seminarian, but it also provides you with a chance to get something back from your donation.
Click on the Submit a Bid button below to submit a bid on one or all the items listed below.
Instructions: Submit an online bid that exceeds the Last Bid Amount for that item by at least $10 or for the specific amount specified for the item. The Last Bid Amount for an item on this page will be updated shortly after the bid is received in the order of the date and time each bid is received (in the event two bids are received around the same time, the second bidder will be contacted and asked if they want to increase their bid amount). Each winning bid supports our Seminarians. Bids end on Friday, October 31. Winners will be announced on Saturday, November 1. 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.
Remember, making a winning bid on a Silent Auction item helps support a Seminarian, but it also provides you with a chance to get something back from your donation.
Click on the Submit a Bid button below to submit a bid on one or all the items listed below.
Silent Auction Items
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PRESSURE WASH A DRIVEWAY AND/OR SIDEWALK
Tom Poppell 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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HOUSE CLEAN-UP OR REPAIR JOB Bid amount is $175 John Byrnes will perform small house clean-up or repair projects like installing a sink or toilet. Task should be complete in 4 hours. John says he will perform a maximum of 4 jobs at $175/job. Submit a bid in the amount or $175 (or multiples of $175 if you want more than one job). #1 job bid: $175 #2 job bid: $200 #3 job bid: $175 #4 job bid: $ |
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CUBAN ROAST PORK DINNER FOR 16
Minimum bid is $200 Lydia Philip will prepare her famous Cuban roast pork using the best grade A pork for 16 hungry, discriminating patrons! Dinner includes Cuban Roast Pork, Black Beans and Rice, 1905 salad and Flan! Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $230 |
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SCOTCHIE'S SIGNATURE CAKE GIFT CARD Minimum bid is $150 One gift card for a Scotchie's Signature cake or similar design. (8" round 3-layer cake, serves 12-20. Retail value = $150.00). 12 signature cake designs can be viewed on website: www.scotchiescakes.com. Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $160 |
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$50 OF LOTTERY TICKETS Minimum bid is $50 $50 worth of scratch-off Florida Lottery Tickets Feel Lucky? Take a chance! You could win big! Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $200 |
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GATOR'S DOCKSIDE $100 GIFT CARD Gator's Dockside gift cards! Wings, Ribs, Seafood & Sports! This is your chance to win a $100 gift card (4 $25 cards) for delicious food and fun! You have to try their wings! Click on the image to enlarge it. Minimum bid is $100 Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $130 |
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TOOJAY'S $100 GIFT CARD Toojay's Deli, Bakery, Restaurant gift cards! This is your chance to win a $100 gift card for delicious deli food and deserts! Click on the image to enlarge it. Minimum bid is $100 Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $110 |
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE $100 GIFT CARD This $100 gift card (2 $50 cards) can be used at any Bloomin' Brands restaurant location: Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba'a Italian Grill or Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. Click on the image to enlarge it. Minimum bid is $100 Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $195 |
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TIJUANA FLATS $100 GIFT CARD Tijuana Flats gift card! Hungry for great Tex-Mex food? This is your chance to win a $100 gift card ! Click on the image to enlarge it. Minimum bid is $100 Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $120 |
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES $50 GIFT CARD This $50 Southwest Airlines gift card can be redeemed for air travel and other qualifying products and services. Click on the image to enlarge it Minimum bid is $50 Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $70 |
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2 BOTTLES WINE & $100 SoNapa GIFT CARD Minimum bid is $180 Two good quality bottles of wine and a $100 gift card from SoNapa Grill in New Smyrna Beach. Total value $180. Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $225 |
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TOM'S AUTO REPAIR $50 OFF COUPON Minimum bid is $50 $50 off coupon for Tom's Auto Repair valid until October 2026. Click on the image to enlarge it. Minimum $10 bid increments. Last Bid Amount was: $60 |
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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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