{"id":652,"date":"2021-06-19T19:58:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T19:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/?page_id=652"},"modified":"2025-10-13T11:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:14:19","slug":"romance-of-the-mission-benefit-gala","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/romance-of-the-mission-benefit-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Romance of the Mission Benefit Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The most exclusive gala benefit hosted in Orange County. Features a pre-concert reception, extravagant entertainment in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church and the most romantic dinner in the Grand Central Courtyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_df6046d826b68da954fa1af2ca5dbe88\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ROTM-2025-Benefits-Of-Underwriting-8.5x11_AsOfApril15-Revised.pdf\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #673870; color: #ffffff;\">\n        Underwriting Opportunities    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_89a556ef9f5190c1fad5f63291ed5b69\" href=\"mailto:mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #06a1cf; color: #ffffff;\">\n        UNDERWRITE THE GALA    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_f8d1db85bd27f6c0b17dde45eaf38301\" href=\"http:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/donate\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #70a29e; color: #ffffff;\">\n        MAKE AN UNDERWRITING GIFT OR DONATION    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_e1c817c847f43ef874591d2dee127bf4\" href=\"mailto:mmartinez@missionsjc.com\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #e77926; color: #ffffff;\">\n        OPPORTUNITY DRAWING TICKETS    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_1d7b35e9ca715c5da883c7ca341c4d73\" href=\"mailto:mmartinez@missionsjc.com\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #849870; color: #ffffff;\">\n        JOIN WAITING LIST    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_7f8e6a988fcd38fa340919b88bcbdcb0\" href=\"mailto:mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #996b69; color: #ffffff;\">\n        PROVIDE IN-KIND SUPPORT    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside id=\"sidebar-navigation-block_9942a78cee8456070022635e3692e554\" class=\"block-sidebar-navigation w-full mt-8 sm:-mt-24 pl-0 sm:pl-16 lg:pl-32\">\n      <ul class=\"pl-0\">\n\n    \n            \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#EventInformation\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Event Information          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#TicketInformation\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Ticket Information          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#Honorees\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Honorees          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#ConcertArtist\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Musical Artist          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#OpportunityDrawing\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Opportunity Drawing          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#Underwriters\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Underwriters          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#Partners\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Partners          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n            \n    \n    <\/ul>\n  <\/aside>\n\n<style>\n  .block-sidebar-navigation li:first-child a {\n      }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"TicketInformation\" class=\"block-callout-horizontal\">\n    <h3 class=\"inline-block mr-0 md:mr-6\">\n        Ticket Information    <\/h3>\n    <div class=\"inline-block\">\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lWEqymC7yCk?si=21XQoBD6mWA0XyKj\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TO GET INVOLVED:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Underwrite the Event\/Attend the Underwriting Party on May 27, 2026:<\/strong><br>Please contact Mechelle Lawrence Adams at (949) 234-1311 or email <a href=\"mailto:mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com\">mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Purchase Opportunity Drawing tickets:<\/strong><br>Please contact Mariela Martinez at (949) 234-1312 or email <a href=\"mailto:mmartinez@missionsjc.com\">mmartinez@missionsjc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Join Waiting List for Limited Available Tickets ($1,000 each):<\/strong><br>Please contact Mechelle Lawrence Adams at (949) 234-1311 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com\">mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com<\/a> or Mariela Martinez at (949) 234-1312 or email <a href=\"mailto:mmartinez@missionsjc.com\">mmartinez@missionsjc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Support the Event and the Cause:<\/strong><br>Please consider making a one-time donation to support the Mission<a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.missionsjc.com%2Fdonate%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2GWs6MPXlBlo1B7ovRngXaLaw5fbd3vKKM2c-OyutrlzbX-mo2t6BeTf4&amp;h=AT2nXu6VlMWGSg3qDZSd7gFjZOtWDYZtH8XbNJNZbP5sYBXz7Nd3TNPrQFZxT6N2iMX8sHjPejZk43-Y43r0ecIEhoDghI52ycVRed0uOP_xpXDqzCwoGTB8opkIo_Bdf0YF2JFYXYhHSQQeUs-MEQ&amp;__tn__=-UK*F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.missionsjc.com\/donate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Provide In-Kind Support such as an Opportunity Drawing Item or Service:<\/strong><br>Please contact Mechelle Lawrence Adams at (949) 234-1311 or email <a href=\"mailto:mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com\">mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"ticket-policies\"><strong>Ticket Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TICKET SALES FINAL<\/strong><br>Ticket sales are final. Mission San Juan Capistrano is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. It requires immense effort and administration to process ticket orders. We are unable to accommodate refunds or exchanges. Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY<\/strong><br>Should there be conditions related to weather, rain, emergency or other conditions beyond control of Mission staff that should necessitate cancellation of the event, tickets will not be refunded. Please consider the cost of your tickets a charitable donation in support of Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic California landmark #200 and 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization #33-0833283.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"EventInformation\">Event Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"friday-september-17-2021\"><strong>Friday, September 18, 202<\/strong>6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6:00 IN THE EVENING<br><\/strong>Reception in the Mission Gardens<br>Entrance through the Mission Gate House, 26801 Old Mission Road<br><em>Black Tie attire, no denim please<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7:00 IN THE EVENING<br><\/strong>Concert in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church, circa 1812<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>CANDLELIGHT<\/strong> <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>DINNER TO FOLLOW<br><\/strong>Mission Central Courtyard<br><em>Hospitality and Catering Services Provided by<\/em><br>Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano.<br>Decor and design services generously given by Roger&#8217;s Gardens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"Honorees\"><strong>2025 <em>Romance of the Mission<\/em> Honorees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"acclaimed-vocalist-loren-allred\"><strong>Myron Sukut and Mozelle Sukut Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gala2025Honorees-Sukuts-813x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6542\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:400px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gala2025Honorees-Sukuts-813x1024.jpg 813w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gala2025Honorees-Sukuts-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gala2025Honorees-Sukuts-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gala2025Honorees-Sukuts-1219x1536.jpg 1219w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gala2025Honorees-Sukuts-1625x2048.jpg 1625w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gala2025Honorees-Sukuts.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board of Directors of the Mission Preservation Foundation is pleased to announce that this year\u2019s event honors Myron Sukut and Mozelle Sukut Ph.D. for their for their many contributions to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Dr. Mozelle Sukut was instrumental in creating the Artifacts Council and Gardening Angels at the Mission and organizing several World Weaving Expos to celebrate their arts.&nbsp; She was on the City&#8217;s Cultural Heritage Commission and is currently on the City&#8217;s 250<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Celebration Committee. Myron Sukut previously served on the Mission Preservation Foundation Board.&nbsp;<br><br>\u201cMyron and I take exceptional pride in being long time advocates for all things good in San Juan Capistrano. It has been a special joy for us to see the Mission emerge from challenges in the past to become the centerpiece of a thriving, meaningful community. We were especially happy to support the Mission\u2019s impact on children\u2019s learning about cultures and history.&nbsp; We both believe Mission San Juan Capistrano is worthy of support and are happy that our efforts have helped it to grow and become a vibrant place serving the community,\u201d says Dr. Mozelle Sukut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"registry-of-romance-of-the-mission-honorees\"><strong><strong>Registry of \u201c<em>Romance of the Mission<\/em>\u201d Honorees<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>2024 \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Claudia and Randy Redwitz<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2023<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>The Walker Family, Farmers &amp; Merchants Bank<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2022<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Joan and Bill Cvengros<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2021 \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Dame Connie Spenuzza and Dr. Peter Spenuzza<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2019 \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Carol and Don Dorkowski<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2018 \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Madeline and James Irvine Swinden<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2017 \u2013 <em>Sheila and James Peterson<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2016 \u2013 <em>The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2015 \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Bette and Wylie Aitken<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2014 \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>El Viaje de Portola<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>2013 \u2013 <em>Mike Hagan<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2012 \u2013 <em>Jan and Honorable H. Warren Siegel<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2011 \u2013 <em>Reverend Msgr. Arthur A. Holquin<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2010 \u2013 <em>Gilbert G. Aguirre<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2009 \u2013 <em>Congresswoman Patricia Bates<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2008 \u2013 <em>Father O\u2019Sullivan<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2007 \u2013 <em>EJ Tracy<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2006 \u2013 <em>General and Mrs. William Lyon<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2005 \u2013 <em>Richard J. O\u2019Neill<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2004 \u2013 <em>Joan Irvine Smith<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"ConcertArtist\"><strong>2025 <em>Romance of the Mission<\/em> Musical Artist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"acclaimed-vocalist-loren-allred\">Abi Carter, Singer-songwriter<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selects-7-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6517\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:400px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selects-7-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selects-7-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selects-7-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selects-7-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selects-7-1639x2048.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selects-7-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 concert in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church will feature singer-songwriter, Abi Carter. After charming judges, audiences, and voters during her journey on Season 22 of <em>American Idol<\/em>, singer-songwriter Abi Carter went from hopeful auditioner to season winner in a matter of weeks. With the release of her 2024 album, <em>ghosts in the backyard<\/em>, the Coachella Valley native officially introduced herself as a confident, layered artist in her own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nostalgia-ridden 10-track LP is a narrative, story-driven collection of music that allows listeners to get to know the person behind the powerful voice that won over millions during her <em>Idol<\/em> journey. Abi wrote on every song on the project, processing her own youth from a distance in the hopes that others might feel encouraged in their own journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I wrote this album, it was therapy for myself,\u201d Abi said. \u201cI was trying to work through what I was feeling and thinking, and it was cathartic for me. If other people can feel that and relate to my emotions, that would be \u2018mission accomplished\u2019 \u2014 even if it just reaches one person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second-oldest in a family of seven kids, Abi was raised in a musical household. Growing up, she sang just about anywhere she could, but it was learning piano that changed the trajectory of her life. Her skill on the instrument is near virtuosic and remains infused into every aspect of her music-making process, including the genre-blending elements of <em>ghosts in the backyard<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abi refuses to let herself be boxed in. She embraces influences like Phoebe Bridgers, Manchester Orchestra, Gracie Abrams, and Renee Rapp, playing with indie-pop, folk, and cinematic drama throughout her discography. Regardless of genre elements, it\u2019s the raw earnestness to Abi\u2019s voice that consistently sets her apart \u2014 it\u2019s something that can only be informed by performing from the very bottom of one\u2019s soul. Abi is the rare artist that exists in the crossover of being born with natural talent and having the technical skill set to back it up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI believe in the things I sing,\u201d she confirms. \u201cI try not to sing just because it sounds pretty; the best singers connect with what they\u2019re saying. That\u2019s what moves people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"registry-of-romance-of-the-mission-gala-concert-artists\"><strong><strong><strong>Registry of \u201c<em>Romance of the Mission<\/em>\u201d Gala Musical Artists<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>2024 Artists &#8211; <em>Forte<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2023 Artists &#8211; <em>Lyric<\/em><br>2022 Artists &#8211;<\/strong> <strong><em>Vonzell Solomon and Terron Brooks<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2021 Artist &#8211; <em>Loren Allred<\/em><br>2019 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Steve Tyrell<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2018 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Jackie Evancho<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2017 Artist \u2013 <em>Heather Headley<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2016 Artist \u2013 <em>Clark Beckham<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2015 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Scott Coulter, Lee Lessack, John Boswell<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2014 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>David Burnham<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta><strong>2013 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Susan Egan<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2012 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Davis Gaines<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2011 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Rod Gilfry<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2010 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Robin Follman<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2009 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Benise<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2008 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Nyle Wolfe<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2007 Artist \u2013 <em>Michael Amante encore<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2006 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Melissa Manchester<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2005 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Michael Feinstein<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>2004 Artist \u2013<\/strong> <strong><em>Michael Amante<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"OpportunityDrawing\"><strong>2025 Opportunity Drawing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"from-our-friends-four-great-opportunities\">From Our Friends &#8211; Great Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1001526_hi-res-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6831\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:421px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1001526_hi-res-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1001526_hi-res-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1001526_hi-res-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1001526_hi-res-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1001526_hi-res-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1001526_hi-res-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lugano_Logo_Black_Final-2025-1024x136.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6989\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lugano_Logo_Black_Final-2025-1024x136.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lugano_Logo_Black_Final-2025-300x40.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lugano_Logo_Black_Final-2025-768x102.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lugano_Logo_Black_Final-2025-1536x205.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lugano_Logo_Black_Final-2025-2048x273.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><strong>Radiant Cut Enamel<\/strong><br><strong>Drop Earrings<br><em>Lugano<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Value $22,000<\/strong><br>A modern take on timeless elegance, these dramatic drop earrings<br>showcase 2.43 carats of radiant-cut diamonds set in 18K white gold,<br>beautifully contrasted by sleek black enamel accents.<br>A thoughtful balance of refinement and contemporary design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DCOCDQGO-Details-51-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DCOCDQGO-Details-51-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DCOCDQGO-Details-51-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DCOCDQGO-Details-51-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DCOCDQGO-Details-51-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DCOCDQGO-Details-51-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DCOC_Vertical-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6791\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DCOC_Vertical-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DCOC_Vertical-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DCOC_Vertical.png 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>VIP Birthday Party Package<br><\/strong><em><strong>Gifted by Discovery Cube<\/strong> <strong>OC\/Discovery Cube LA<\/strong><br><\/em><strong>Value $10,000<\/strong><br>3 hours of exclusive after hours use of Discovery Cube Orange County or Los Angeles for up to 400 attendees, plus 2 science demonstrations, 2 party hosts, exclusive access to Sea Lab and Dino Quest (Orange County location) or exclusive and unlimited access to the Eco Adventure Carousel (Los Angeles location) and complimentary parking. Catering not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/JamesBaigrie_WAMonarchBeach_pool_909-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/JamesBaigrie_WAMonarchBeach_pool_909-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/JamesBaigrie_WAMonarchBeach_pool_909-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/JamesBaigrie_WAMonarchBeach_pool_909-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/JamesBaigrie_WAMonarchBeach_pool_909-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/JamesBaigrie_WAMonarchBeach_pool_909-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNAMB_Stacked_K_RGB-300x129.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3325\" style=\"width:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNAMB_Stacked_K_RGB-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNAMB_Stacked_K_RGB-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNAMB_Stacked_K_RGB-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNAMB_Stacked_K_RGB.png 1312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stay and Play Package<\/strong><br><em><strong>Gifted by<\/strong> <strong>Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort &amp; Club<\/strong><br><\/em><strong>Value $<strong>5,350<\/strong><\/strong><br>Two-night stay in a resort view room, complimentary resort fee and valet parking, dinner for (2) at AVEO Table + Bar ($200 dinner value), daily cabana rental, daily breakfast for two and round of golf for two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iatm-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iatm-entrance.jpg 856w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iatm-entrance-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iatm-entrance-768x423.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SNAAK_Vert_Logo_rgb-300x294.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" style=\"width:225px;height:221px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SNAAK_Vert_Logo_rgb-300x294.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SNAAK_Vert_Logo_rgb.jpeg 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stay and Play Package<\/strong><br><em><strong>Gifted by<\/strong> <strong>Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano<\/strong><br><\/em><strong>Value $4,000<\/strong><br>Includes a two-night stay (1 bedroom villa), dinner for (2) at Ysidora ($200 dinner value) and (2) 50 minute spa treatments ($600 value). <em>*Restrictions apply<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaiser-Grille-Photo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaiser-Grille-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaiser-Grille-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaiser-Grille-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaiser-Grille-Photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaiser-Grille-Photo.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kaiser-grille-logo-300x135.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kaiser-grille-logo-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kaiser-grille-logo.png 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stay and Play Package<\/strong><br><em><strong>Gifted by<\/strong> <strong>Lee Morcus<\/strong><br><\/em><strong>Value $3,500<\/strong><br>A Chef&#8217;s Multi-Course Wine Dinner at Kaiser Grille Palm Springs for a party of six guests and&nbsp;Three Double Occupancy Rooms at the Hilton Hotel Palm Springs for an evening. *<em>Restrictions may apply.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sunstone-Hotel-Four-Seasons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sunstone-Hotel-Four-Seasons.jpg 856w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sunstone-Hotel-Four-Seasons-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sunstone-Hotel-Four-Seasons-768x423.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sunstone-Hotel-Investors-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6057\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sunstone-Hotel-Investors-Logo.png 699w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sunstone-Hotel-Investors-Logo-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stay and Play Package<br><\/strong><em><strong>Gift<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>ed by Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc.<br> and Terri and Doug Pasquale<\/em><br>Value $3,400<\/strong><br>One-night stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco and two-night stay in a king bedded room at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Napa Valley.<br><em>*Restrictions Apply<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/David-Imlay-Gala2025-1024x806.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6641\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/David-Imlay-Gala2025-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/David-Imlay-Gala2025-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/David-Imlay-Gala2025-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/David-Imlay-Gala2025.jpg 1175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/david-imlay-logo-300x61.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6519\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/david-imlay-logo-300x61.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/david-imlay-logo.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Painting Package<\/strong><br><strong>Value $1,800<\/strong><br>Morning Light at the Mission<br>16&#215;20&#8243; in Oil<br>Framed<br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidimlay.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckbolda%40missionsjc.com%7C62470247dd274c14ed4808dd77bab13e%7C16b4e738512e4adbbb087280395eaf87%7C0%7C0%7C638798365893074930%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JbK8mWf21MsyxS2ogTpYx4UBBH53Hp4L65qIE3hNIjM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.davidimlay.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/radexpand-white-1024x697.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/radexpand-white-1024x697.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/radexpand-white-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/radexpand-white-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/radexpand-white-1536x1046.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/radexpand-white.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buy-My-Bikes-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buy-My-Bikes-logo.png 396w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buy-My-Bikes-logo-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A Bicycle<\/strong><br><em><strong>gifted by&nbsp;Jim Curwood, Buy My Bikes<\/strong><br><strong>San Juan Capistrano&#8217;s Local Bike Shop<\/strong><br><\/em><strong>Value $1,599<\/strong><br>RadExpand 5 Electric Folding Bike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside id=\"callout-text-block_f303d2a2cacbf857bd39d51ea8b4bab8\" class=\"block-callout-text w-full bg-primary-beige py-6 pb-2 px-8 rounded-2xl\">\n    <h3 class=\"text-left font-sans font-bold color-orange mb-0\" style=\"\">\n        About Our Opportunity Drawing    <\/h3>\n    <div class=\"text-justify\">\n        <p>Those unable to attend this year&#8217;s Gala have the option to purchase an Opportunity Drawing ticket for $100 each for a chance to win one of the above items. Opportunity drawing tickets may be purchased by calling Mariela Martinez at (949) 234-1312. All proceeds benefit preservation of the historic Mission. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"text-left\">\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\"><strong>Presented by the Mission Preservation Board of Directors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>George O\u2019Connell, President<\/strong><br><strong>Wylie A. Aitken<\/strong><br><strong>Darren O. Aitken<\/strong><br><strong>Trevor Baird<br>Vicky Carabini<\/strong><br><strong>William Cvengros<\/strong><br><strong>EJ Farrell<br>Kerry Herbert<\/strong><br><strong>Reverend Monsignor J. Michael McKiernan, Pastor<\/strong><br><strong>Reverend Monsignor Arthur A. Holquin, Retired<\/strong><br><strong>Paul Mikos<\/strong><br><strong>Anthony R. Moiso, Founding President<\/strong><br><strong>Dame Connie Spenuzza<\/strong><br><strong>Seth R. Teigen<\/strong><br><strong>Christine M. 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