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Enjoy Celebration 2006 from your reserved VIP table for eight. Treat you and your guests to prime seating, personal servers, a bottle of champagne and appetizers served at your table. Make it a night to remember!  Donor: Holy Cross PTO Board of Directors

Break time made easy with this combination snack and soda machine. It holds something for everyone. Features include: a bill changer, snack vending slots and a refrigerated section to keep soda cold. Free delivery available in the K.C. Metro area. Donors: Mark & Terri Mathiasmeier

Do you bleed blue? You will receive four lower level tickets to a St. Louis Blues game. This great package also includes admission to the Arena Club, a parking pass and two hotel rooms for one night at the Hampton Inn. Must be used during the 2005 - 2006 season and a limited number of games will be offered.  Donors: Friends of Father Mark and Harlin & Marlene Brown

Do you dream of relaxing with a tall cold drink on a hot summer night on your own backyard deck? Make a dream come true with a 10’ x 10’ cedar deck with CCA posts and cedar rails. Removal of any existing structure not included. Also included is a four hour landscape consultation to complete your new picturesque retreat. Expires 11/1/05.  Donors: Friends of Father Mark and Landscape Solutions

Get a jump-start on your tuition payment. This $500 voucher is good for the 2005 - 2006 school year at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School.  Donor: St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Have the most traveled drive at Holy Cross named in your honor. That’s right! You will own the right to name the Holy Cross School drive. Be creative! Pay homage to your family, favorite team or someone special. Thousands will see your personalized sign during the 2005-2006 school year.  Donor: Holy Cross School

Dust off the hunting boots! Enjoy a two-day and one-night stay for up to four people in Warrensburg, Missouri on 450 acres with a 25-acre lake. This hunting and fishing experience includes all of your food and drink. You can pick your trip from either April 29-30, 2005 or May 6-7, 2005. You can hunt and/or fish. Your accommodations include heat/air conditioning, satellite TV and many stories about the one that got away!  Donors: Tom Van Keirsblick and Tom & Joanie Sheeley

Escape to picturesque Weston for a night stay at the popular Benner House Bed & Breakfast. Package includes your choice of one of three rendezvous packages. To set the tone for romance, present your loved one with a beautiful and unique Mirabella purse-shaped diamond pendant necklace. Also included is a $50 American Express certificate for dinner on the town. Some restrictions apply.  Donors: Benner House Bed & Breakfast, Charlie & Karen Wheeler, Joel & Connie Willsey, Friends of Father Mark and an anonymous donor

Your fiesta for 16 will begin with delicious appetizers along with Margaritas and Coronas, followed by a delightful sit-down gourmet Mexican feast. Complete the meal with dessert and coffee. Members of the Holy Cross Hispanic Ministry Committee will serve you and your guests. During your fiesta, a Mariachi band will provide just the right entertainment to make your evening festive. The fiesta can be held at a location of your choice within the KC metro area or at Rudy’s restaurant in Westport. Please note that some dates may be excluded, and a 30-day advance notice is required. Expires 1/31/06.  Donors: Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria and Holy Cross Hispanic Ministry

Complete any sports room with these limited edition, hand-drawn, personally numbered lithographs of some of the best college basketball coaches in history. The collection of portraits includes: Quin Snyder (Missouri), Roy Williams (from his days at KU), Tubby Smith (Kentucky), Gary Williams (Maryland), Rick Majerus (Utah) and Kelvin Sampson (OU). All of the lithographs (retail value of $250 per piece) are beautifully framed and include a notarized certificate of authenticity stating that the signatures of each coach is the real deal!  Donor: Friends of Father Mark

Best Kept Secret in Kansas City! Enjoy the facilities including its beautifully renovated clubhouse. No initiation fee for club membership to Hillcrest, which is also reciprocal to Carriage Club, Kansas City’s premiere tennis and swim Club. Monthly dues ($399) will be waived until March 2005. Other fees apply: food and beverage minimum and annual club service fee application. Note: membership approval required; must call membership director within 30 days of winning to complete application. Minimum bid is required.  Donor: Kevin Clune

Get away from the cold and snow with a stay in a beach front Puerto Vallarta condo. Depending on availability, your seven-night stay will feature a condo that sleeps up to eight. Surround yourself in warmth and relaxation while your friends are back home shoveling snow and ice! Expires 12/15/05.  Donor: Doug & Susan Crews

You and three guests will experience the talent and excitement of the Harlem Globetrotters in January of 2006 in a Kemper suite. This package includes $50 towards refreshments of your choice. Don’t miss out on this slam dunk opportunity.  Donors: Craig Klos & Sports Rehab & Associates and Holy Cross Gift Gathering Donors

Five couples will experience the country in the lap of luxury. This private weekend hosted by Tony and Tammy Privitera, includes a Saturday and Sunday stay at a historic 700-acre ranch outside of Topeka. Many famous people, including a former President, have stayed here! Arrive anytime after 1 p.m. on Saturday. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor pool, hiking, fishing, go-carting or just relaxing. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dinner on Saturday with brunch on Sunday. Check out at noon. Available on a mutually agreeable date in 2005.  Donor: The Carl Privitera Family

Have the number one gym in Overland Park named in your honor. That’s right! You will have the right to name the Holy Cross Gym for the 2005-2006 school year. Let’s get personal and creative. Your personalized sign will be displayed above the inside gym doors and on the exterior of the building facing the parking lot for thousands to see.  Donor: Holy Cross School

The true Jayhawk fan will love this! Two of you can enjoy the KU 50th Anniversary Reception at Allen Fieldhouse on February 25, 2005. Enjoy the memories of KU basketball with a Phog Allen limited edition commemorative book. Be the envy of your friends with a Bill Self autographed basketball. Two of you can attend a pre-selected 2005 KU basketball game at Allen Fieldhhouse in style with two officially Licensed KU sweatshirts and polo shirts.  Donors: Chip & Brenda Power,Friends of Father Mark and David & Ellen Jones and KU

The ten best seats in the room will be reserved for you and your guests at the 2005 Holy Cross Christmas Program! See your children’s smiling faces up close and personal and be in prime position to get that one-of-a-kind photo. The best seats in the house are yours for the taking.  Donor: Holy Cross School

Spend seven relaxing days in Silverthorne, Colorado. This beautiful condo has three bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. The resort includes an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, racquetball court, game room, tennis court and laundry facilities. Dates arranged at a mutually agreeable time in 2005. Spring break excluded. A $90 cleaning fee is required. Accommodates up to eight people. Come experience the “High Country!”  Donors: Carolyn Schroer and Mike & Kim Wernel

Ten lucky guests will enjoy a customized four-course meal, complete with selected wine pairings at Kansas City’s exquisite Pierpont’s Restaurant. Dine in pure elegance. Menu and wine selections to be determined. Gratuity not included. Get your friends together for this one! Expires 11/30/05.  Donor: Anderson Restaurant Group

Spend seven days in historic and beautiful Normandy, France. This Eighteenth-Century Farmhouse is newly remodeled and sits in a quiet valley of apple trees. The home sleeps up to 12 people and includes maid/chef service for your convenience. You and your guests will be just two hours from Paris, five minutes from the beach and 45 minutes from the famous D-Day Invasion location. What a rare opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful and captivating places in Europe! Availability begins 2006. Minim Minimum um bid is r requir equir equired ed ed. Expires 1/29/07.  Donor: The French School

Protect your most important asset...your family! This estate planning session will help you prepare documents such as wills, revocable trusts, financial power of attorney and living wills. You will meet with a member of the Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLC team who will assist you in making sure your estate is handled as you like. Discover the best strategies on giving the most to the people and organizations you care about.  Donor: Scott Martinsen, Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP

Enjoy the beauty of the Plaza lights while dining with nine of your friends. This special dinner will be served to you while enjoying one of the best views of the Plaza. The selected date must be agreed upon at least 30 days before the event. Date is subject to availability and does not include weekends. Alcohol is not included. Expires 12/30/05.  Donor: Friends of Father Mark

Your kids will be the envy of the neighborhood with this 6’ x 8’ playhouse located right in their own backyard. This will be their special play place. The playhouse will include one entry door and one window. Expires 11/1/05.  Donor: Friends of Father Mark

Arrange practices to fit YOUR busy schedule. Work with one of your children’s coaches per season for both CYO volleyball AND CYO boys or girls basketball to select the first choice for two practice times. This special privilege must be used for the 2005-2006 school year.  Donor: Holy Cross School

Join the action at the Kansas Speedway with two season tickets to the following events for the 2005 race season — ARCA RE/MAX Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on July 2; ARGENT Mortgage Indy 300 on July 3; NASCAR Busch Series Kansas 300 on October 8 and the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Banquet 400 on October 9. These will go fast!  Donors: Kansas Speedway and Uhlig Communications

You and your nine guests will enjoy four reserved front row seats and a front row table for six with parishioners Frank & Pat Bisang to the annual “Jerry Viviano Variety Show.” This event will be held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in 2005. Dinner and refreshments are included. Holy Cross parishioner, Jerry Viviano, is the founder and coordinator of this “must see” event. Donors: Frank & Pat Bisang and Megan & Jerry Viviano

Bring 16 members of your family, friends or co-workers for a special evening of blessings with Father Dennis Wait and the staff at Sanctuary of Hope Retreat Center in KCK. Start the evening with a private mass in the beautiful chapel. Then move to the dining room for a delicious Italian or Mexican dinner of your choice. After a tour of the buildings and grounds, settle in to the cozy meeting area for some activities, games and nice conversation! Note: Father Dennis will be on sabbatical from 3/1/05 to 9/1/05. Donors: Sanctuary of Hope, Mike & Cathy Cazares and Jerry & Megan Viviano

This is a beautiful piece of memorabilia to display in any sports/rec room. Displayed in a beautiful 32” X 17” wood frame, these three autographed photos of Priest Holmes, Dante Hall and, last but not least, Tony Gonzalez are a must have for a real Chiefs fan. This artwork has a letter of authenticity. Wait! That’s not all. You will also receive a football autographed by all of the 2004 Chiefs. Don’t miss out on this awesome package! Donors: Steve Graham & Kay Spry and Jerry & Megan Viviano

Never circle the lot again. Your personalized spot is always reserved in the Holy Cross School and Parish Center back parking lot. Arrive stress free to: Spaghetti Dinner, Christmas Program, CYO events or carpool – just to name a few. From August 1, 2005 - July 31, 2006. Donor: Holy Cross School

Be a VIP for an evening!! You will view a Major League Baseball game from the luxurious Crown Seats at Kauffman Stadium. The evening includes: a parking pass, four reserved seats, limo service and all you can eat and drink before, during and after the game. There are three 2005 season games available to choose from. The purchaser must give at least 14 days notice for the tickets and the limousine company requires a 30-day advance notice. Donors: Mark & Mary Radetic and Extreme Limousine

Movies, movies, movies. Two of you can enjoy unlimited movies of your choice for a year at any AMC Theatre with this great pass. Some restrictions apply. Donor: AMC Theatres

Calling all baseball fans! Gather your friends and family for this fun summertime event. You will have a private suite at the T-Bones game on Wednesday, July 13, plus $200 towards food and beverages of your choice. Donors: Red Development and Gift Gathering Donors

Arrive at the Holy Cross Rectory for an evening of fine dining, drinks and music with Father Mauricio, Father Mark and members of the Colombian Community of Holy Cross. This special evening is for 10 guests and must be on a mutually agreeable date and time in 2005. Donors: Father Mauricio, Father Mark and Members of the Colombian Community of Holy Cross

Sports Fans! This may be the last time to enjoy the excitement of the Big 12 basketball tournament live at Kemper Arena. You and a friend can cheer on your favorite men’s and women’s basketball teams in 2005 at every game. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event! Donor: Craig Klos, Sports Rehab & Associates

Need to get your business on the net….this package includes: development of one five-page website, maximum of two graphics per page; up to eight hours of copywriting services including a consultation meeting and one round of edits. Added bonus - one strategic consultation for internet marketing. Donors: Star-Tel Resources, Inc. and Martha Lawrence

Spoil someone you love and experience the Plaza like never before. You and your special guest will take a 30 minute, private fly over of the Plaza lights, followed by dinner ($50 gift certificate at the Grand Street Café). Treat your special loved one to a dozen roses and a one-night stay on the Plaza . Valid while the Plaza lights are lit in 2005. Blackout dates apply. Donors: Friends of Father Mark, Kelly & Paul Ehrnman and Roses by Village Gardens

St. Louis Cardinal fans, this one’s for you! We have four St. Louis Cardinals tickets plus two rooms for two nights at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. Dates will be mutually agreed upon shortly after the 2005 baseball schedule is published. Donor: Mark & Mary Radetic

Trouble finding a parking spot at mass? Not anymore. Never be late to Mass again when you have your very own reserved parking spot at Holy Cross Church. Your space will be reserved from 02/01/05 thru 01/31/06. Donor: Church of the Holy Cross

Is it time to freshen up one of your bathrooms? Don’t wait any longer! Here is a special opportunity to have Southside Plumbing install a new faucet for a sink and toilet. And while you are at it, Ron-o-vations will provide 10-12 hours of installation of a tile floor. Tile is not included. Expires 11/01/05. Donors: Southside Plumbing and Ron Thies & Ralph Kwapiszeski, Ron-O-vations

Wrigley Field…Here we come! Enjoy four primo seats at a 2005 Chicago Cubs game. What a great opportunity to escape for a “mini” trip to Chicago. Included is a one-night stay at a downtown Chicago hotel. Game selection must be mutually agreeable. Donors: Mark & Mary Radetic and Friends of Father Mark

This amazing 52” wide-screen HDTV includes progressive scan functionality. DV1-HDTV allows transmission of video signals from a set-top box to digital TV. Simulate surround sound and create a “live performance.” This package is complete with an RCA DVD player. Thank you Sunshine Club! Donor: Holy Cross Sunshine Club

The chance of a lifetime...Tiger Woods...Phil Mickelson... Vijay Singh. See all the best golfers play at one of the premiere tournaments in golf. Your two ground pass tickets allow you to walk the course with the pros for two days of the International Golf Tournament, a PGA Tournament. The ground passes are good for August 7-8, 2005. While on your trip, take a day and enjoy golf for two on a scenic Colorado course convenient to the tournament site. Donor: Friends of Father Mark

Are you a super fan? This package is for you — two tickets to SIX Chiefs home games!! Some tickets include parking passes. The games will be selected shortly after the announcement of the 2005 Chiefs’ schedule. Donors: Paul & Marian Cherry, Chris & Cathy Ellis, Steve & Martha Lawrence, Chip & Brenda Power, Alan & Karen Seaton and an anonymous donor

Here is your chance for that vacation you have been talking about. Enjoy one week in a condo located in lower Deer Valley and 7/10th mile from Park City. This beautiful four bedroom, three bath condo has three levels and sleeps 10. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in your very own private hot tub right on the deck. Expires 03/31/06. Dates exclude the Sundance Festival, President’s Day weekend and between Christmas and New Years.  Donor: Dan Slattery [More]

One of the favorites of the Holy Cross Celebration! Enjoy a gourmet dinner for eight with Father Mark at “La Rectorie” prepared by Chef Steve and Chef Kathleen (Father Mark’s sister). Your delicious, four-course meal will include wine and other refreshments. Dinner will be served on a mutually agreeable date in 2005. Donor: Father Mark Mertes

Never fuss with watering again. Spruce up your residential lawn with this sprinkler system from Green Expectations Landscaping Company. They are ready to install this system, with up to six zones, so you can keep your lawn green all year long. Installation included. Donors: Green Expectations Landscaping Co., Inc. and Friends of Father Mark

Attention lads and lassies! Here’s your chance for a college football experience like no other. You’ll receive two tickets to the November 12, 2005 Notre Dame vs. Navy game in South Bend, Indiana. Your package also includes two round-trip airline tickets to Chicago, Illinois. Flights must be booked at least eight weeks in advance. Donor: Friends of Father Mark

Give your child a memory to cherish. Send them to “Camp Huppe”! Mrs. Huppe, with the assistance of Mrs. Engen, Mrs. Kolich and Mrs. Farris, will host a slumber party at Holy Cross School for all the girls or all the boys from one grade. The fun will include games and activities, plus pizza, snacks, treats and drinks in the PM and donuts in the AM. Valid during the 2004-2005 school year. Donor: Maureen Huppe

Say Good Bye to the Yellow Brick Road and see Elton John in Las Vegas where you can do the Crocodile Rock and the Honky Cat all night long. Elton John’s show, called “The Red Piano,” features incredible video imagery and stage props. This “once in a lifetime” auction item includes two airline tickets to Vegas! Must book airline tickets eight weeks prior to the selected concert date. Some concert date restrictions apply. Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on You and miss this one! Donor: Friends of Father Mark

Do you believe in love at first sight? You will once you lay eyes on this little darling! This 8-10 week old AKC registered black lab puppy has its first round of shots, has dew claws removed and has been de-wormed. One-year guarantee with replacement of dog. Keep your puppy home with a Pet DeFence, Inc., DIY hidden dog fence which includes R-10 transmitter, ULBM receiver, 500 feet of wire, flags and instructions. Installation, training and upgrade to professional series available for an extra charge. This package also includes a folding dog kennel and veterinary services. Your puppy will receive an initial exam, all first-year immunizations and heartworm prevention as well as his first grooming! Does not include treatment of accidents, sickness or surgery. Donors: Kenneth & Staci Wood, Pet DeFence, Inc., Cut-N-Cuddle, Dressler’s Dog Supply and Ann McHugh, D.V.M.

This could be YOU! The winning bidder will be entered into the final Victory Pool drawing for one of the three trips or $5000. You will have a one-in-three chance of winning. You can’t beat those odds! Donor: Holy Cross School