JEANS, Jewels, & U2    

 

 

June 1, 2010

 

Dear Mary Queen of Peace Parishioner,

 

We are thrilled to announce our 4th Biennial Parish Dinner Auction on Saturday,   November 13, 2010.   This year’s theme is  JEANS, Jewels, & U2.  Join us for a very special evening when the parish comes together as ONE to raise money for our parish and school.  It is an exciting evening with dinner, a Silent Auction, a Live Auction, and new this year entertainment following the Live Auction!  ELEVATION is a U2 Tribute band from Chicago; they have opened up across the USA for Grammy Award Winner U2.  ELEVATION has also performed at many large corporate functions such as Microsoft at Coors Field.  So grab your Jeans & Jewels, because the dress code is casual; and join us for a spectacular evening in the GYM with friends.

 

The MQP Parish Dinner Auction is a Biennial Auction in November for parishioners, sponsors, advertisers, and friends & family of MQP parishioners.   It is run by parish volunteers and is led by our parish Home & School Board.  Mary Queen of Peace Parish relies heavily upon your donations to raise the funds needed to supplement the operating expenses of our school and church such as:  upkeep, improvements, technology, teacher salaries, teacher training, and supplies.   The Parish Dinner Auction is our largest fundraiser occurring every 2 years in November.

 

History of the MQP Auction:  The very first Parish Dinner Auction was held in 2004.  Bob Lane and Peggy Abeln co-chaired the Christmas Under the Stars Auction, 450 people attended & it raised over $110,000.   The 2nd auction; All That Glitters was co-chaired in 2006 by Steve & Jorie O’Malley along with Bob & Patsy Goessling. It raised over $147,000 with 410 attendees.  The previous and 3rd auction was called Magic In The Moonlight. It was bravely chaired by brand new parishioners Dan & Sarah Wessel; 222 attended and it raised over $114,000.

 

This will be our 4th Parish Dinner Auction and it will be co-chaired by Michael & Janet Leigh and Dan & Sarah Wessel.  Our 3 main goals are: #1) to raise over $150,000,  #2) to increase the attendance by keeping ticket prices low & adding entertainment, and   #3) to provide you with a fun & memorable evening with friends.   The Auction is made possible by gracious sponsorships, the support of local advertisers, hardworking parish volunteers, and by your generous donations.

 

Sponsorships:  Sponsorships are needed to help fund the auction expenses       such as:  dinner & drinks, rentals, invitations & mailings, entertainment, and a few items purchased for the auction.   Sponsorships are tax deductable and this year we have many new sponsorship levels. 

 

Advertisers:   Advertisers are needed to help fund the Catalog, signage, and other printing expenses.   

 

Volunteers:  Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the auction.  To volunteer and help make this year’s auction a big success,   please contact Janet or Sarah.    

 

Donations:  Donations are needed to make the auction successful.  You can make a cash donation to MQP or check out the Donation Wish List below.  Every generous donation is helpful, there is no donation is too big or too small.  Click on Donations to display the donation form.

 

Please consider the above opportunities to help make the 2010 Parish Auction A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

 

Thank You for Your Generosity, Sincerely;

 

Michael & Janet Leigh                      Dan & Sarah Wessel

Michael & Janet Leigh                                                            Dan & Sarah Wessel

314-968-7799  or 314-607-4665                                 314-918-1604 or 314-440-6534

jfdleigh@gmail.com                                                    sarah.e.wessel@gmail.com

 

MQP Donation Wish List:

 

Gift Certificates                       Vacations  &  Travel                          Tickets & Events                                         

Airlines                                    Vacation Homes Worldwide              Cardinals, Blues, Rams, MLS, NBA

Boutiques  &  Spas                  Vacation Condos Worldwide            Luxury Suites at local stadiums

Jewelry Stores                         Lake of the Ozarks Getaways           SLU, MIZZOU, Illini, KU, Notre D.

Restaurants  &  Bars               Innsbrook Getaways                         Concerts  &  Rounds of Golf

Hotels  Worldwide                  Disney Getaways & Cruises             Broadway, The MUNY, & The FOX

AMEX                                       Florida Getaways                              UMB Pavilion  &  The Symphony

                                                                                                             

Tech Toys                                MQP Talents & Service                     Miscellaneous Items                    

iPod  &  iPod Touch                 Photography & Legal Services                      Camps for Kids

iPod Shuffle & iPod Nano        Interior Design Services                    Fine Wine  &  Liquor

iPhone                                     Lawn & Gardening Services              Jewelry  &  Watches

iPad                                         Sports, Art,  &  Music Lessons          Sports & Celebrity Memorabilia

Flat Screen TV                         Home Improvement Services            Bikes & Scooters

X-Box                                       Medical & Dental Services               High School & College Gear

Nintendo DS                            8th Graders:  baby & pet sitters        New Golf & Sporting Equipment

 

All items donated are tax deductable;  please see the enclosed Donation Form!