7th Annual

Awards Banquet & Silent Auction

St. Pius V Parish October 26, 2013

Auction Items Auction opens at 5 p.m.

and closes at 8:45 p.m.

AUCTION GUIDELINES

So that all of our guests have a pleasant experience,

please observe these bidding guidelines.

Name, phone number, and amount of desired bid

must be legibly printed on bid sheets.

Each bid must be raised by the bid increment indi-

cated on each bid sheet. You may bid higher by multiples of

that bid increment (10, 20, 30, etc.) Incorrect bid increments will

be voided by an auction official.

Bidders are responsible for noting expiration dates and all other

restrictions on auction items.

In the event of a dispute, auction officials will determine the

successful bidder.

Payment by cash, check or credit card is due immediately fol-

lowing the closing of the silent auction at the registration desk.

Items will be carried away from the event by winning bidders.

Bidders assume any and all risks and hazards related to any

items obtained at the auction and agree to waive any claim for

liability against St. Pius V Parish and any individuals associated

with St. Pius V Parish or auction.

Auction items are tax deductible by the amount the winning bid

exceeds the fair market value of the item. Receipts provided

upon request.

We gratefully accept Master Card, Visa, cash, and checks

payable to St. Pius V Parish.

Starting Time: 6:00 p.m. Closing Time: 8:45 p.m.

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The box with the Celebrating the Harvest logo on

your dining table contains a bottle of wine valued at

$20.00 or higher from some of Europe and America’s

finest vintners and vineyards including, Lignier-

Michelot, Jean-Paul Dubost, and Joseph Swan.

The wine pairs beautifully with the centerpiece,

which was lovingly prepared for you by Lizbeth

Rodríguez, an artisan from Morelia, Michoacán,

Mexico. Bids for the wine-and-centerpiece set

start at $25 and must be bid in minimum incre-

ments of $5.00. Make your bids using the

printed envelope you see on the table.

After the awards presentation

a representative of St. Pius V Parish

will certify the highest bidder

at your table and accept cash,

check, or credit card payment.

Have fun! Thank you!

All donations support St. Pius V ministries.

LIVE WINE AUCTION

1. El Camino de Pilsen. A guided tour of Pilsen with Father Chuck Dahm. Experience the heart of Latino Chicago as seen through the eyes of one of its biggest boosters. Includes a meal.

Donor: Father Chuck Dahm, OP Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $20

ADVENTURES

2. Newsmakers’ Tour. WGN reporter Julian Crews will personally guide you and up to five others on a memorable behind-the-scenes look at the WGN newsroom and studio during the morning news show. Fridays only. Date negotiable.

Donor: Julian Crews Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $20

3. Getaway to Galena. Enjoy three days in Historic Galena, Illinois. There is something for everyone: history, shopping, golfing, dining. Stay at the vacation home of the Dominican Friars. Negotiate your dates through Fr. Chuck Dahm.

Donor: St. Albert the Great Province Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $20

4. Learn a new language. 1-day Bilingual boot-camp in the language of your choice. The fun and friendly boot camps are held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays and cover basic grammar, vocabulary and culture for any one of 12 different languages. Great for travel or business. Donor: Multilingual Connections Value: $150 Opening Bid: $60 Bid Increments: $10

5. Chicago sight-seeing package. Two passes for an Anita Dee sightsee-ing cruise and four passes for your choice of Chicago Architecture Foun-dation walking tours. Great to share with guests. Donor: Anita Dee, Chicago Architecture Foundation Value: $148 Opening Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10

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BASKETS

6. A Cuban culinary adventure! Take home a basket of artisan Old Havana Foods. You’ll enjoy authentic, all-natural sautéed seasonings with famous Old Havana Black Beans or “frijoles negros.” Dance while you cook with a CD of classic Cuban music. Donor: Julian Crews Value: $60 Opening Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10

7. “Cars” & Brookfield Zoo outing. Treat the little boy in your life to hours of fun with these popular theme toys. Then let him choose some friends (or siblings!) to join him at Brookfield Zoo! Donor: St. Pius V Value: $80 Opening Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10

8. “My Little Pony” & Brookfield Zoo outing. Treat the little girl in your life to hours of fun with these popular theme toys. Then let her choose some friends (or siblings!) to join her at Brookfield Zoo! Donor: St. Pius V Value: $90 Opening Bid: $20 Bid Increments: $10

10. Craft basket & rebozo. A handy basket for your knitting, and a tradi-tional Mexican rebozo to keep you warm. Includes knitting supplies. Donor: St. Pius V Value: $40 Opening Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $10

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9. Birthday party simplicity. A birthday party for ten at People’s Choice Family Fun Center in Waukegan. Includes pizza, hot dogs, mini-golf, and game tokens, even the invitations! Donor: Family Fun Center Value: $139 Opening Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10

DINING & THEATER

11. Dinner with the pastor at The Gage. Treat yourself and your spouse or friend to dinner at one of Chicago's finest, The Gage Restaurant. You’ll be the guests of Father Brendan Curran. Donor: Billy Lawless, Jr. Opening Bid: $100 Value: Priceless Bid Increments: $20

15. Second City. Laugh with a friend at Chicago’s legendary comedy club, Second City. Pass good for two guests. Donor: Second City Value: $46 Opening Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $10

13. Sweetheart deal. Say “I love you” with a bouquet of flowers from Pilsen’s Flor del Monte and a dinner out at any one of 10 Rosebud Restaurant locations. Donor: Flor del Monte, Rosebud, Old Fashioned Value: $135 Opening Bid: $60 Bid Increments: $20

12. Nuns4Fun ticket series. Two passes to each of four different comedy acts at the Royal George: Late Nite Catechism, Put the Nuns in Charge, Bible Bingo, and Christmas Bingo. Great stocking-stuffers for your friends! Donor: Nuns4Fun Entertainment Value: $120 Opening Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10

16. UP! Comedy Club package. Enjoy dinner at a downtown restaurant (to be announced!) and a performance at UP! Comedy Club. Donor: Second City Value: $150 Opening Bid: $60 Bid Increments: $20

14. Lovingkindness. Two tickets to a world-premier performance of Chicago playwright Marcus Gardley’s The Gospel of Lovingkindness at Victory Gardens Theater. Donor: Victory Gardens Theater Value: $100 Opening Bid: $40 Bid Increments: $10

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ELECTRONICS

17. Laptop computer. Asus Notebook PC 4GB, 15 in screen, Windows 8 Home Edition, 4GB. Just right for the student in your life. Donor: Nectel Technologies Value: $359

Opening Bid: $160 Bid Increments: $30

18. Coffee with a kick. Enjoy your morning brew with this Keurig home coffee maker, coffee liqueur from Morelia, Mexico, and a set of mugs. Donor: Al’s Italian Restaurant Value: $170 Opening Bid: $60 Bid Increments: $20

20. Kiva Day Spa girlfriend package. Treat yourself and a BFF to a mani-pedi, facial, and luxury blow-out at Kiva Salon in Macy’s on State Street. Donor: Kiva Salon Value: $430 Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $30

FOR THE LADIES

22. Dance, dance, dance! Four classes of your choice at Joel Hall Dance Ltd, some Zumba music to dance to at home, and a cute woven bag to stash your kit. Dance lesson for children or adults. Donor: Joel Hall Dance Ltd., St. Pius V Value: $120 Opening Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10

21. Kiva Day Spa color package. Custom signature color, includes base color and highlights. Donated by the spa in memory of beloved St. Pius V teacher Barbara McWilliams. Donor: Kiva Salon Value: $315 Opening Bid: $125 Bid Increments: $20

19. Three-hour DJ services. Music provided by The Pink Noise, profes-sional DJs for your 2014 wedding, quinceañera, business or family party. Donor: The Pink Noise Value: $1,00o Opening Bid: $300 Bid Increments: $40

24. Coach purse. Supple rose-colored satchel with convenient exterior and interior pockets. Donor: Anonymous Value: $190 Opening Bid: $80 Bid Increments: $20

29. Folk art duo. Ceramic doll bearing the image of the Virgin on her skirts, and a festive wreath to brighten any corner. Donor: Anonymous Value: $150 Opening Bid: $60 Bid Increments: $20

FOR THE LADIES

27. “La India” gift package. Framed textile folk art accompanied by a year’s membership in the Mexican American Museum of Art Donor: Lizbeth Rodríguez, MAMA Value: $100 Opening Bid: $40 Bid Increments: $10

27. “La Florista.” Framed folk art and Mexican rebozo. Donor: Lizbeth Rodríguez Value: $115 Opening Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10

HOME DECÓR

25. Pilsen Favorites. Certificates for two Pilsen institutions: Ara's Hair Salon and Jumping Bean Café. Donor: Ara’s Hair Salon & Jumping Bean Value: $150 Opening Bid: $60 Bid Increments: $20

26. Rebozo and necklace. A beautiful handcrafted necklace compliment-ed by a traditional Mexican scarf. Donor: Marina Rivera & St. Pius V Value: $180 Opening Bid: $80 Bid Increments: $20

23. Calla lily rebozo and jewelry set. A traditional Mexican scarf matched with a handcrafted necklace and earrings. Donor: E&J Designs & Lizbeth Rodríguez Value: $110 Opening Bid: $50 Bid Increments: $10

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HOME DECÓR

31. Ceramic vase. Bearing the images of Guadalupe and an angel, 3 ft. tall, stunning in a home entryway or office setting! Donor: Anonymous Value: $400 Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $40

32. Lyric Opera poster set. Two framed posters from the 2012 season. Perfect for home or office. Donor: Lyric Opera of Chicago Value: $120 Opening Bid: $30 Bid Increments: $10

SPIRITS

33. Cognac gift set. V.S. Courvoisier and a pair of Scottish crystal glasses. Donor: Father Chuck Dahm, OP Value: $50 Opening Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $10

34. Tequila gift set. Don Ramón Reposado, and 2 shot glasses. Donor: Julie Villegas Value: $40 Opening Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $10

30. The archangel Uriel. The angel of wisdom, holding the flame of God's Truth. Oil on canvas by anonymous painter from the Spanish School of artists, Cuzco, Peru. Donor: Carlos & Dominguez Fine Arts Value: $450 Opening Bid: $150 Bid Increments: $40

SPIRITS

36. White wine & glasses. A 2011 Chardonnay from Hahn Estates in the Santa Lucia Highlands, two Riedel crystal glasses. Donor: Billy Lawless, Jr., St. Pius V Value: $50 Opening Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $10

35. Red wine & glasses. A smooth fall red from Valle del ‘Acate in Sicily, two beautiful Riedel crystal glasses. Donor: Billy Lawless, Jr., St. Pius V Value: $45 Opening Bid: $10 Bid Increments: $20

SPORTS

38. Starlin Castro signature bat. Signed by the Cub’s two-time MLB All-Star. Donor: Chicago Cubs Value: $220 Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $30

37. Cubs in 2014. Four field box tickets to a 2014 regular season home game, and a Matt Garza signature ball. Donor: Chicago Cubs Value: $640 Opening Bid: $250 Bid Increments: $50

39. White Sox tailgate party pack. Enjoy the game at the park or in your own back yard. An MLB licensed ball signed by Adam “Big Donkey” Dunn, six Sox ball caps, a portable tailgate grill, and an 8GB iPod nano. Donor: White Sox Charities Value: $220 Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increments: $30

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SPORTS

40. Bulls signed championship game ball. The star of the auction! A 1992 World Champion Chicago Bulls autographed game ball. Signa-tures include Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant, Will Perdu, coach Phil Jackson, and six more! Includes display case. Donor: Anonymous Value: $2,500 Opening Bid: $800 Bid Increments: $30

41. Bulls v. Knicks. October 31st, four tickets. Donor: Anonymous Value: $460 Opening Bid: $150 Bid Increments: $40

43. Blackhawks v. Winnipeg, Nov. 6. A pair of tickets just five rows from the ice, and matching passes to the Ketel One Club. Donor: Ron Sarpico, mayor,Village of Melrose Park Value: $254 Opening Bid: $120 Bid Increments: $30

42. Bulls v. Knicks date night. October 31st , two tickets and a parking pass. Donor: Anonymous Value: $270 Opening Bid: $130 Bid Increments: $30

44. ‘Hawks luxury deal. Four Lexus 200 level tickets for the Nov. 6 game against Winnipeg, a parking pas — and Father Brendan’s prized 2010 Stanley Cup Finals commemorative puck. Donor: ComEd, Fr. Brendan Value: priceless Opening Bid: $200 Bid Increments: $30

St. Pius V Parish 1919 S. Ashland Ave.

Chicago IL 60608 312-226-6161

Contact@StPiusVParish.org Visit us at www.stPiusVParish.org

Our deepest thanks to the many individuals,

businesses, and organizations that have supported

our ministries by donating to and bidding on our

silent auction.

THANK YOU!