Sauve Board Closes at 8:00 pm S-1 Breakfast at Brennan’s and Cookbook A New Orleans tradition everyone should experience! Enjoy this $100 gift certificate to breakfast for two at Brennan’s. The hardcover book includes the original and most recent recipes from New Orleans’ world-famous Brennan’s Restaurant and is a tribute to its founder, Owen Edward Brennan. Donor: Alex and Erin Alvarado Value: $134 S-2 Total Package Performance & Wellness Center A fun way to get fit! This certificate entitles you to (10) group workout sessions with a trainer at Total Package. Located on the top floor of the Big Easy Sportsplex. Donor: Andre’ Labbe’ Value: $150 S-3 The Royal St. Charles Hotel Enjoy a 2 night stay at this uniquely New Orleans modern boutique hotel located in the CBD just one block from the French Quarter. This newly renovated hotel features a brand new fitness center. Subject to availability and certain blackout dates apply. Donor: The Royal St. Charles Hotel Value: $600 S-4 “Jazz Combo” This original painting evokes the sounds of New Orleans through its imagery of four Jazz musicians. Donor: Mary Ann O’Brien Value: $220 S-5 Amethyst and Sterling Silver Necklace This beautiful Amethyst and sterling silver necklace from Coldwater Creek can be worn long or doubled. A great piece to add to your collection! Donor: Friend of St. Matthew Value: $ 70 S-6 Nash Heating and Air Conditioning Beat the heat! Get your AC running at full blast with a complete preventative maintenance service of your central AC system. Donor: Nash Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Value: $90 S-7 Mo’s Pizza If you are looking for the best pizza in New Orleans then you are in the right place. Enjoy this $50 gift card and bottle of wine from Mo’s Pizza-where Italians do it better! Donor: Arcemont Family/Mo’s Pizza Value: $60 S-8 Hats Off Salon This basket full of goodies includes: Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner, Tea Tree Body Bar, Sculpt Brush and a $20 gift card to use towards services at the salon. Donor: Hats Off Salon Value: $51 S-9 Dinner Belle A gourmet dinner for four delivered to your door. Each meal includes a protein, starch and vegetable. This certificate is perfect for a family on the go! Donor: The Dinner Belle by Cami Value: $40 S-10 Brother Martin Sports Camp One week of Sports Camp for boys. Call Brother Martin’s Summer Camp Coordinator for further details. Donor: Brother Martin High School Value: $150 S-11 Nails Couture Enjoy this $45 gift card to Nails Couture and let them be a destination for your relaxation and pampering. Donor: Nails Couture Value: $45 S-12 Brown Family Orthodontics Use this $200 gift certificate toward new orthodontic treatment. Donor: Brown Family Orthodontics Value: $200 S-13 Dominican Summer Camp This $100 gift certificate may be used toward camp fees for Dominican High School’s Summer Programs 2013. Donor: Dominican High School Value: $100 S-14 Venetian Heart Earrings These dazzling 24k gold infused pomegranate red Venetian heart earrings would add a “pop” to anyone’s wardrobe! Donor: Jewellery for Impomea Value: $65 S-15 “Peace, Love, NOLA” Ladies T-Shirt Wear this ladies fitted t-shirt from the NOLA Diva Sports Collection by Shameless Perfection with pride! Donor: Rhonda Lorio Value: $30 S-16 Girl Power Package What girl wouldn’t love this fun-filled package that includes: a mermaid groovy girl, a Mogo bracelet and charms set, and a sassy seaside t-shirt size medium. Donor: Doral Golf Resort and Spa Value: $55 S-17 Casa Tequila Restaurant Get your Margarita on with this $50 Gift Certificate to Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant located in Kenner. Donor: Casa Tequila Value: $50 S-18 Suede Golf Bag This lightweight suede “Sunday” golf bag is attractive and a step above the traditional canvas alternative. Bag includes two zippered pockets. Perfect for the golfer on the go! Donor: Friend of St. Matthew Value: $45 S-19 Hair Pins These hair pins are uniquely designed to have an heirloom quality. Created by our very own SMA alumna, Alena Gelpi Vinet. Donor: Alena G. Vinet Designs Value: $36 S-20 BooKoo Bounce Fun Pack Fun is the name of the game at BooKoo Bounce. This backpack is filled with 10 “open play” passes and a reusable water bottle. Donor: BooKoo Bounce Value: $100 S-21 Holy Cross Duffel Enjoy this Sports duffel bag filled with goodies from Holy Cross School! Donor: Holy Cross School Value: Priceless S-22 Archbishop Chapelle Tote Bag Grab this great tote bag filled with Chapelle goodies including lounge pants, t-shirt, pillow case, etc. Donor: Archbishop Chapelle High School Value: Priceless S-23 Brother Martin Bag Filled with t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt, pencil pouch, backpack, and cooler. Donor: Brother Martin High School Value: Priceless S-24 St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic VBS Certificate to St. Matthew VBS “All Aboard the Vatican Express” for boys and girls entering PreK-4 through 4th grade. Dates are June 3rd – June 7th. Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Church Value: $30 S-25 St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic VBS Certificate to St. Matthew VBS “All Aboard the Vatican Express” for boys and girls entering PreK-4 through 4th grade. Dates are June 3rd – June 7th. Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Church Value: $30 S-26 SMA Summer Camp 2013 Use this $325 certificate towards the registration fee and one of the following sessions of St. Matthew camp: 8 weeks of camp, one-4 week session, or a weekly plan. See certificate for details. Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle School Value: $325 S-27 PJ’s of River Ridge Get your PJ’s fix with this gift basket containing 1 lb. of PJ’s coffee, a coffee mug and a $20 gift card. Donor: PJ’s of River Ridge Value: $40 S-28 Beaded Wrap Around Bracelet Take home this beautifully designed leather and beaded wrap around bracelet. Handcrafted by our very own parishioner, Elise Kerl. Donor: Elise Kerl Value: $40 Garden Board Closes at 8:30 pm G-1 Taste of Tokyo Enjoy the pleasures of Japanese cuisine and sushi at this local favorite. Two $25 gift cards to use towards your dining experience. Donor: Taste of Tokyo Value: $50 G-2 Snowball Door Decoration Ring in spring with this festive snowball door decoration from Whimsy, your one stop shop for balloons, party supplies, and gifts. Now located uptown on Magazine Street. Donor: Whimsy Value: $75 G-3 The Renaissance N.O. Pere Marquette Hotel Enjoy a 2 night stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans located at 817 Common St. near the French Quarter. Subject to availability, and certain blackout dates apply. Donor: The Renaissance N.O. Pere Marquette Hotel Value: $460 G-4 Massage by Susan Costa 1-hour massage including essential oils by Susan Costa, Licensed Massage Therapist. Donor: The Costa Family Value: $100 G-5 Private Pilates Instruction Improve your physical and mental well-being with 3 sessions of one-on-one private instruction of the Pilates method. Parishioner Lorraine DeRouen has been a certified Pilates instructor for 10 years. Donor: Lorraine DeRouen Value: $120 G-6 “Figs” Painting This beautiful original painting will enhance any space. Painted by our very own parishioner, Mary Ann O’Brien. Donor: Mary Ann O’Brien Value: $110 G-7 John Besh Restaurant Use this $100 gift certificate towards dinner at a John Besh Restaurant. Choose from August, La Provence, Luke, Domenica and Borgne. Donor: Besh Restaurant Group Value: $100 G-8 Swarovski Malachite and Cain Pearl Necklace and Earrings This fantastic piece will make your friends “green” with envy! Its timeless elegance will take you from t-shirt to cocktail. Donor: Jewellry by Impomea Value: $145 G-9 The Hotel Modern Let us show you a new side of New Orleans. Enjoy a 2 night stay in a Large room at this eclectic hotel located at Lee Circle. Style and comfort in the “Big Easy”. Subject to availability and certain blackout dates apply. Donor: Hotel Modern Value: $400 G-10 Jesuit Basketball Camp This certificate entitles you to a 1 week session of basketball camp for boys at Jesuit with Coach Jennings. June 10th – 14th from 9-12pm. Ages 8-12. Contact Coach Jennings to schedule session. Donor: Jesuit High School Value: $135 G-11 Swim Lessons with Liz Campbell This certificate entitles you to one session of group swim lessons or stroke lessons consisting of six - 30 minute lessons during the month of June, 2013. Call early to reserve your spot. Donor: Liz Campbell Value: $100 G-12 Big Easy Sportsplex and Baseball Academy Enjoy 3 one-day passes to the Big Easy Sportsplex and Baseball Academy. Home of the Virtual Pitcher and the Video Locker. Designed to cater to the youngest of children as well as the professional athlete. Donor: Big Easy Sportsplex and Baseball Academy Value: $66 G-13 Blink Photography Preserve your family memories with this $100 Gift Certificate to Blink Photography. Donor: Blink Photography Value: $100 G-14 Classic Carpet Cleaning Freshen up those carpets just in time for spring with this gift certificate for $80 in carpet cleaning services. Donor: Baron Schwing Value: $80 G-15 Christian Brothers School Summer Camp The winner of this camp entitles you to one session of the 2013 CBS summer camp. Registration and other applicable fees still apply. See certificate for further information. Donor: Christian Brothers School Value: $250 G-16 TPC Louisiana Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf with up to 4 players at TPC. Includes cart, green fees and balls. Donor: TPC Louisiana Value: $400 G-17 Barreca’s Salon Treat yourself to a new look at Barreca’s Salon. Owner Stephanie Barreca will cut and style your hair. Includes Brocato hair products to keep your hair looking fabulous! Donor: Barreca’s Salon Value: $129 G-18 Teeth Bleaching by deJong-Plaisance Dental Partnership Brighten your smile for spring! This adult teeth whitening package includes impressions and Nite White bleach. Donor: deJong-Plaisance Dental Partnership Value: $350 Minimum Bid: $100 G-19 La Madeleine La Madeleine French Bakery and Cafe is a delight any time of day. Three $10 gift cards to spend however you choose. Donor: La Madeleine, Elmwood Value: $30 G-20 OrthoPTic Rehab Clinic of Metairie Are you looking to lose weight without having your knees limit your workout? The Alter G Antigravity treadmill is your answer to a pain free workout. Parishioner Robbie Porche is a licensed Physical Therapist that will supervise your workout on this state of the art unweighting treadmill. Voucher good for 5 sessions. Donor: Robbie and Danielle Porche, Therapists/Owners Value: $100 G-21 Sterling Silver Flower Bracelet and Earrings Designer hand crafted sterling bracelet with a sterling citrine clasp, steel daisy pendants accented with citrine stones, and matching earrings. Donor: Jewellry by Impomea Value: $145 G-22 Holy Cross School Summer Camp This certificate entitles bearer to 1 week of Holy Cross summer camp. Contact Eric Rebaudo at Holy Cross for details. Donor: Holy Cross High School Value: $160 G-23 Shannon Photography This certificate entitles bearer to one outdoor or studio photo session only. Session includes image CD. Donor: Shannon Photography Value: $150 G-24 Paradise Cafe and Gifts Beautiful fleur de lis oven-to-table casserole dish and a $50 gift certificate to use toward food purchased in the café. Donor: Paradise Cafe and Gifts Value: $92 G-25 Pottery by NOLA Flora Dress up any room with this 3-piece set of pottery floral vases plus shell candy dish. Donor: NOLA Flora Value: $40 G-26 Scarf by Sarah Ott Add a touch of color to your spring wardrobe with this “Place d’ Armes” scarf. Digitally printed from an original hand drawn design. Donor: Sarah Ott Value: $75 G-27 Spa Package Bring the spa experience to your home. This luxurious collection of Jaqua “Buttercream Frosting” products and cupcake bath bomb will surely delight the senses. Donor: Doral Golf Resort and Spa Value: $55 G-28 Acme Oyster House Whether served ice cold on the half shell, chargrilled or fried to perfection, Acme oysters are some of the best you’ll ever have! Enjoy this $25 gift card to Acme Oyster House. Donor: Acme Oyster House Value: $25 G-29 Giorgio House of Style Salon You've switched out your winter wardrobe so now it's time to revitalize your look. Giorgio House of Style offers the latest hair techniques in a contemporary setting. Use this certificate towards a cut, style, color or highlights. Conveniently located behind Houston's in Metairie. Donor: Giorgio House of Style Value: $50 Midway Board Closes at 9:00 M-1 Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans Enjoy a complimentary 2 night stay at the Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans Hotel. This certificate expires on January 1st, 2014 and is subject to availability. Blackout periods may be in effect during certain time periods. Donor: Hyatt French Quarter, New Orleans Value: $400 M-2 Bonefish Grill At Bonefish Grill, special isn’t something that comes once a year. It’s something you’ll find every night of the week. Enjoy $100 worth of gift cards to Bonefish Grill. Donor: Bonefish Grill Value: $100 M-3 Liberty Fitness Are you ready for a change from your regular workout routine? Get a jump start on your fitness goals with this 4 week session to Liberty Fitness. Package includes a jump rope and a re-usable water bottle. Parishioner Dawn Naquin has been an ACE personal trainer and ACSM health and fitness specialist for 16 years. A fun way to get fit! Donor: Liberty Fitness Value: $200 M-4 Original Abstract by Mona Louviere Fabulous 24” x 30” acrylic original abstract. Donor: Mona Louviere Value: $375 Minimum bid: $200 M-5 Emerald Green Necklace and Earrings This exquisite necklace is handcrafted with vintage emerald green crystals. The Venetian blown emerald green hearts are infused with 24k gold foil. A stunning piece to add to any collection! Donor: Jewellry by Impomea Value: $145 M-6 Jesuit High School Summer Camp Three weeks of Jesuit Day Camp for boys ages 5-12. Camp hours are from 93. Camp dates are from June 3rd-July 12th. Donor: Jesuit High School Value: $375 M-7 Salon d’ingianni Salon d’ingianni offers a variety of services to create a more fabulous you! This package includes a $50 gift certificate towards services along with some sensational salon products courtesy of Salon d’ingianni. Donor: Salon d’ingianni Value: $95 M-8 River Ridge Veterinary Clinic Next time you bring your pet to Dr. Pete, use this $100 gift certificate towards services. Donor: The Sinor Family Value: $100 M-9 Thread of Louisiana Dress up your kitchen or bathroom with these New Orleans-themed guest towels. Donor: Thread of Louisiana Value: $60 M-10 Dinner Belle A gourmet dinner for four delivered to your door. Each meal includes a protein, starch and vegetable. This certificate is perfect for a family on the go! Donor: The Dinner Belle by Cami Value: $40 M-11 Ashley Olivia Jewelry This beautiful set of jewelry was handcrafted and designed by SMA alumna, Ashley Olivia. The set is sterling silver and features London Blue Topaz stones. Pendant hangs on a 16” sterling silver chain. Donor: Ashley Olivia Value: $275 M-12 Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel This grand hotel is the “place to meet” for business or pleasure. Located at the gateway to the French Quarter, all the excitement of the Crescent City is right outside your door. Enjoy a 1 night stay at this New Orleans French Quarter hotel and be in the heart of it all! Subject to availability and certain blackout dates may apply. Donor: Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel Value: $220 M-13 Tribute to Our Lady of Kibeho Unique and imperfect religious art created from repurposed materials. Donor: The Comboy Family Value: Priceless M-14 Car Detail Don’t leave your car or truck out of your spring cleaning. Bring it into Lakeside Toyota Service Department for a full detail. Donor: Lakeside Toyota Value: $159 M-15 Teeth Whitening by Palmisano Dentistry Brighten your smile with this adult teeth whitening package. Includes impressions and Nite White bleach. Donor: Palmisano Family Dentistry Value: $300 Minimum Bid: $100 M-16 SMA Communion Quilt Cherish this one-of-a-kind keepsake commemorating the 7th grade’s First Communion. Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Value: Priceless M-17 Smilie’s Restaurant Let Smilie’s do the cooking for you tonight! Enjoy a $25 gift card to this local favorite. Donor: Smilie’s Restaurant Value: $25 M-18 Zurich Classic of N.O. Ticket Package Come out and see the pros in action at the Zurich Classic of N.O. Golf Tournament. These (2) weekly passes allow ground admissions Wednesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28. Donor: Fore! Kids Foundation/Zurich Classic of N.O. Value: $150 M-19 Paradise Manor Community Club Party Rental Get your party on! This certificate entitles you to a 3- hour party rental at PMCC either upstairs for an adult gathering or outside by the pool for kids. *Extra staff not included Donor: Paradise Manor Community Club Value: $150 M-20 Madame Alexander Doll with SMA Uniform Any child would be thrilled to have this pretty Madame Alexander doll complete with her very own SMA uniform! Donor: Friend of St. Matthew Value: $60 M-21 Contempo Spa at Planet Beach Relax-Glow-Renew with this $100 Gift Certificate to Contempo Spa. Donor: Planet Beach Value: $100 M-22 Swim Lessons by Angell Donley Eight 40-minute lessons in a group of 4-5 kids given by Angelle Donley at her River Ridge home. Good through July 15. Call early to reserve your spot. Donor: Angell Donley Value: $130 M-23 Ursuline Academy Basketball Camp Ursuline Basketball Camp is designed to introduce girls to the technical aspects of basketball. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals such as ball handling, passing, shooting form, defensive footwork and of course, having fun! Dates are June 3rd -7th from 9-12pm. Donor: Ursuline Academy Value: $110 M-24 Nola Beans Find your way to Lakeview and treat you and a friend to lunch at Nola Beans. This locally owned café boasts delicious coffee and lunch fare. Enjoy four - $10 dollar gift cards to Nola Beans. Donor: Nola Beans Value: $40 M-25 Micro PC Want to have a faster running computer without having to invest in a new one? Bring your current computer in to be “cleaned up” and have it running faster than ever. Donor: Garrick Schott, owner Value: $79 M-26 Bird Cage Candle Holder This country French candle holder will add a warm touch to any room. Donor: Friend of St. Matthew Value: $40 M-27 Teardrop Pendant with Citrine Necklace Be the “Belle of the Ball” with this designer, one-of-a-kind teardrop pendant with citrine necklace. Donor: Jewellry by Impomea Value: $125 M-28 Ye Olde College Inn Enjoy a $50 gift card to a true New Orleans landmark. Ye Olde College Inn prides itself in freshness from its locally owned farm. Donor: Ye Olde College Inn Value: $50 Citrus Board Closes at 9:30 pm C-1 Mulate’s - The Original Cajun Restaurant Use this complimentary dinner for four gift certificate for dining at Mulate’s -The Original Cajun Restaurant located in the New Orleans warehouse district. Donor: Mulate’s – The Original Cajun Restaurant Value: $300 C-2 Loews New Orleans Hotel Enjoy a complimentary 1 night stay in one of Loews’ Deluxe Accommodations. This certificate expires on March 15, 2014, is subject to availability and is not valid over special events and some holidays. Blackout dates will apply as well. Donor: Loews New Orleans Hotel Value: $350 C-3 Original Painting by Gwen Scott Fabulous abstract, gallery wrap deep edge, mixed media on two 18” x 24” square canvas’. Donor: Estella’s and Gwen Scott, artist Value: $600 C-4 KoPe’ Wine This one’s for the wine enthusiast! Two Bottles of 2008 KoPe’ wine from the private cellar of local owners, Gordon and Lana Konrad. Grapes originate from the Stags Leaf District of Napa Valley Donor: Gordon and Lana Konrad Value: $130 C-5 GK Photography Capture priceless family memories with a free session and 11”x14” mounted portrait from GK Photography. Donor: GK Photography Value: $250 C-6 “Fortune Cookie” Jewelry Trilogy Stand out from the crowd with these spectacular Asian inspired pieces. This unique sterling silver dragon pendant is enhanced with sterling silver accents and spinel gemstones. The dragon pendant is exceptional in its detail. Donor: Jewellry by Impomea Value: $350 C-7 Ascani’s Massage Relax, indulge and enjoy a 60 minute massage. Donor: Ascani’s Massage Value: $75 C-8 Le Foret Restaurant Delight your palate at Le Foret Restaurant with this $150 gift card. Voted best new restaurant in 2010! Donor: Le Foret Restaurant Value: $150 C-9 Black Herringbone Jacket Spectacular designer jacket by Helios & Luna. This stunning black Herringbone jacket can go from day to night. Size 6. Donor: Chatta Box Boutique Value: $340 C-10 Hotel Monteleone The Hotel Monteleone is one of the most luxurious and historic hotels in New Orleans. Enjoy a 1 night stay at this French Quarter favorite. Subject to availability and certain blackout dates apply. Donor: Hotel Monteleone Value: $330 C-11 NATCO Food Service Merchants Turn your kitchen into a 5-star Steakhouse with this premium meat package. Gift certificate is good for one box of assorted steaks. Donor: NATCO Food Service Merchants Value: $150 C-12 “Rose of Sharon” Necklace & Earrings The necklace is beautifully designed with crystal handcrafted flowers faceted with A+, 2mm garnets and Aurora Borealis faceted crystals. Gold teardrop earrings with garnets. Spectacular! Donor: Jewellry by Impomea Value: $195 C-13 Artsy Fartsy NOLA Original work of art by owner, Karen K. Katz, an SMA alumna. Artsy Fartsy NOLA is a studio on-the-go bringing classes, parties and art adventures to you or a venue of your choosing. Donor: Artsy Fartsy NOLA Value: $100 C-14 Porter & Luke’s Restaurant Porter and Luke’s Restaurant opened in the former location of Zeke’s in Old Metairie. Serving a familiar, seafood-heavy menu of Creole-Italian standards plus a few updated dishes and specialties. Take your family or friends to sample this delectable cuisine. Donor: Porter and Luke’s Restaurant Value: $100 C-15 LSU vs. Ole Miss Baseball Tickets Last SEC baseball series of the year at Alex Box Stadium. Two seats-2nd row next to the Ole Miss dugout. Donor: The Forest Family Value: $100 C-16 Guerre’s Fit Camp Spring into spring and get the body you want for summer with this 4 week Boot Camp held at Harahan Playground. Good for you and a friend. Donor: Guerre’s Fit Camp Value: $250 C-17 KIDSPORTS XRKADE Birthday Party and Book “Party on” and book your kids’ next birthday party at one of the largest indoor play units in New Orleans. (up to 15 kids) Add this “Birthday Cakes for Kids” cookbook to complete your party! Donor: Elmwood Fitness Center Value: $290 C-18 Zuppardo’s Enjoy this $25 gift certificate to this family owned supermarket. A Metairie favorite! Donor: Jennifer Zuppardo Value: $25 C-19 Sonicare Toothbrush by Palmisano Dentistry Good dental hygiene made easy with this re-chargeable electric toothbrush by Sonicare. Donor: Palmisano Family Dentistry Value: $110 C-20 McAlister’s Deli It’s McAlister’s catered office party for 10! Assorted wraps, clubs & deli sandwiches, salad, potato chips, pickles, cookies & brownies, and tea. Donor: McAlister’s Deli Value: $150 C-21 Tavia Equine Center (TEC) Learn how to ride in style at Tavia Equine Center. Come and enjoy this three lesson package at this unique Hunter/Jumper facility. Located in St. Rose. Donor: TEC Value: $135 C-22 Cowboy Boots from Little Miss Muffin Add southern style to your spring wardrobe with these classic tan handcrafted western boots by Old West. Just a hint of Little Miss Muffin’s shoe collection. For more, visit the store on Harrison Ave. in Lakeview. Sassy! Donor: Little Miss Muffin, Children and Home Value: $124 C-23 “Gone Fishing” Necklace What a catch! This elegant moonstone and pearl necklace is accented with a beautiful sterling silver fish. Don’t let this be the one that got away! Donor: Jewellry by Impomea Value: $295 C-24 Annie OakLeaf Firearm Training Certificate entitles the bearer to one NRA first steps pistol orientation class. Specializing in ladies’ instruction. Donor: Deborah Butler Value: $100 C-25 Annie OakLeaf Firearm Training Certificate entitles the bearer to one NRA first steps pistol orientation class. Specializing in ladies’ instruction. Donor: Deborah Butler Value: $100 C-26 Kentwood Stereo “Wow” your friends with this Kentwood Marine/Outdoor Stereo, Model KTS300 MR. Flip down CD door, large display with LED backlighting, full memory backup, and max power 50 watts x 4. Sirius ready and HD radio ready. Donor: Bent Marine Value: $323 C-27 Hand Woven Needlepoint Rug Calling all dog lovers! This one-of-a-kind rug measures 4’ x 6’ and would serve as a charming accent to any room. Donor: The Dominici Family Value: $895 Minimum bid: $200 C-28 Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers Noticeably better diamonds, obviously better prices. Since 1958. Ramsey's is a local favorite. This is a piece worth having! Donor: Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers Value: $Unknown C-29 Rock ’N’ Bowl Date Night A true New Orleans treasure! Enjoy $25 towards dinner at Ye Olde College Inn plus admission for music and 1 hour of bowling for two. Shoes and 2 drinks included. Donor: Rock ‘N’ Bowl Value: $85 Live Auction 10:15 On the MBC Stage L-1 Crawfish Boil Let the Boil begin! A catered crawfish boil at your home courtesy of the St. Matthew the Apostle Men’s Club. Includes 100 lbs. of crawfish with all the goodies and 3 cases of beer. Some exclusions apply, see gift certificate for details. Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Men’s Club Value: $500 Starting Bid: $150 L-2 Hornets Autographed Basketball Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of history. This New Orleans Hornets official game ball is signed by the 2012-13 Hornets team (before they become the Pelicans) including rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers! Donor: New Orleans Hornets Value: Priceless Starting bid: $150 L-3 Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts This certificate entitles the use of the VIP room for the production of Spamalot. The VIP room is good for up to 10 people for the date of your choice. Spamalot runs from June 14-June 30 with performances on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Donor: Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi- Artistic Directors Value: $500 Starting bid: $150 L-4 First Row at Communion 2013 Girls’ Side Don’t stress, don’t rush! Your seats will be reserved in advance. Enjoy the day and watch your child receive his/her First Communion without the anxiety of rushing to get to church. Why? Because your pew is waiting for you! Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $100 L-5 First Row at Communion 2013 Boys’ Side Don’t stress, don’t rush! Your seats will be reserved in advance. Enjoy the day and watch your child receive his/her First Communion without the anxiety of rushing to get to church. Why? Because your pew is waiting for you! Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $100 L-6 Sunset Flight Enjoy a 1 hour sight-seeing flight while soaring above the purple sunset skies of New Orleans! You will see your favorite local landmarks, neighborhoods, and other cultural gems from different altitudes! Don’t miss out on this amazing experience! Donor: Mark Lobell Value: $250 Starting Bid: $100 L-7 Maker’s Mark Party Win a Maker’s Mark Party for you and 14 of your friends courtesy of Glazer’s of Louisiana and Maker’s Mark. One of the city’s top mixologists will come to your home to make cocktails for you and your guests for an evening. All mixers and ingredients are included. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Donor: Glazer’s of Louisiana Value: $750 Starting Bid: $175 L-8 Lucky Dog Cart Lucky Dogs, Inc. agrees to send one of its unique Hot Dog shaped vending carts complete with vendor and 150 Lucky Dogs to your special event. There, for up to 3 hours, he will serve New Orleans’s favorite frank complete with chili, onions, mustard, and relish. The only stipulations are that the event be held in the New Orleans metropolitan area (30 miles radius of CBD), that it not be scheduled on a major or local holiday, and that the date chosen be agreeable to both parties. Certificate expires August 1st, 2014. Donor: Kirk Talbot, State Representative Value: $500 Starting bid: $150 L-9 Second Row at Communion 2013 Boys’ Side This is your last opportunity for a chance at reserving seats to First Communion. Enjoy the chance to help your child get ready in the morning and treasure the memories without the rush. You will have no pressure to get to the church; you won’t have to send family members ahead of time to reserve seats. Why? Because the Second Row will be reserved just for you! Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $50 L-10 Second Row at Communion 2013 Girls’ Side This is your last opportunity for a chance at reserving seats to First Communion. Enjoy the chance to help your child get ready in the morning and treasure the memories without the rush. You will have no pressure to get to the church; you won’t have to send family members ahead of time to reserve seats. Why? Because the Second Row will be reserved just for you! Donor: St. Matthew the Apostle Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $50 L-11 The Lodge at the Bluffs The Lodge is a small and exclusive all suites facility providing unforgettable accommodations within a setting of several hundred acres that is a natural nature sanctuary. It is home to Arnold Palmer’s Championship 18-hole Signature Golf Course. You will be staying in Unit 38 for two nights at the Lodge at the Bluffs in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Unit 38 consists of a one- bedroom suite (two double beds) with a living room and a view that overlooks the forest and a pond. Lodge guests have access to the golf course, the 5k nature trail, tennis court, swimming pools, the Bluffs Restaurant and Turnhouse, The Sports Court, Rascal Park and the Fitness Center. *Call for golf tee-times and charges. * $25 per night cleaning fee is not included. Call Linda Forest at (504) 421-8884 to set up accommodation dates. Donor: Linda and Wayne Forest Value: $350 Starting Bid: $150 L-12 Sidelines Bar and Grill Get your party on at Sidelines Bar and Grill located at 1229 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie. Enjoy a private, courtyard party with a keg of any Crescent Crown product. Donor: Sidelines Bar and Grill Value: $500 Stating bid: $100 L-13 Saints Autographed Football Calling all Who Dats! Own this official 2012 Saints training camp football autographed by players from the 2012 New Orleans Saints. Donor: The New Orleans Saints Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $200 L-14 Mellow Mushroom Pizza Party Mellow Mushroom is a unique pizza franchise with fans all over the southeast. Here’s your opportunity to experience this groovy, tasty pizza in your own backyard. Cater trailer will come to any location within the New Orleans area and cook up to 35 pizzas! Donor: The Maisano Family and the Mellow Mushroom, Metairie Value: $750 Starting Bid: $250 Silent Auction Rules 1. The Silent Auction will be open from 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. 2. Enter name, bid number, and bid amount on bid slips located on each table. All bids must be made in $5.00 increments. (If not, we will round the number up or down). 3. Bids will be posted until the final Bid Run. Notice will be given when the Bid Run begins. During the last five minutes NO BIDS WILL BE POSTED. 4. Ties will be broken by luck of the draw. 5. No bids will be accepted after the board has closed. Final high bids will be posted by paddle numbers. 6. Please check gift certificates for restrictions and expiration dates. The buyer is solely responsible for contacting the donor to arrange for services. Gift certificates are subject to restrictions as stated by the donor. 7. All items must be paid for and picked up the night of the Gala. All sales are final and there are NO refunds or exchanges. 8. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. 9. Values of items and services are donor estimates. Only the amount paid which exceeds fair market value is deductible as a donation to St. Matthew the Apostle. All sales are final. Live Auction 1. To submit a bid, the bidder raises his bid number, directing his signal to the auctioneer. The highest bidder wins. 2. Please allow approximately 20 minutes after the board closes for final bids to be posted and accounting system updated. 3. Check out is in the front of the MBC. Check Out