Diocese Seminarians' Benefit Gala Dinner 22 August
The purpose of this dinner is to connect our seminarians with your parishioners and to raise awareness within our Diocese of the ongoing need to assist Catholic men in answering the call to the priesthood.
We are hoping to secure sponsorships for the event to cover the cost of the evening, and whatever we raise that evening will be used to assist with seminary education and support for current and future seminarians over a seven-year formation programme. As you are aware, our seminary expenses are not government-funded nor are we entitled to receive donations that are deductible from the donor’s income tax (DGR). Therefore, we rely on Diocesan support and donations from generous benefactors.
May I ask for your support in promoting this event in your parish. Individual tickets are available for $120 per person which includes welcome drinks and canapes, a three-course dinner including beverages, auctions, rafles, and music. Bookings can be made at www.trybooking.com/DDOPW
However, parishes can book one or more tables of 10 for a reduced rate of $1,000.00. I would encourage parishes to book a table or tables and cover the cost of their Parish Priest and/or Assistant Priest as their guest.
Some parishes are also asking small businesses with whom they have contact to buy a table of 10.
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