Enjoy a one week stay at a newly redecorated luxury vacation townhome with saltwater marsh and ocean views that sleeps eight comfortably. Experience and revel in all that Southern Maine travel has to offer; beaches, quaint coastal towns, and lobster!  The town of Wells is in the center of coastal southern Maine, just north of Ogunquit and just south of Kennebunkport and borders the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. 

A $100 gift card to Kennebunkport's waterfront Hurricane Restaurant is included, www.hurricanerestaurant.com.  Townhouse to be used any available week between now and June 14, 2024 or September 8, 2024 through June 13, 2025. Donor will pay cleaning fees.  A refundable $250 security deposit required at check-in.

Preview this beautiful three-bedroom home and check availability with the QR code or at www.vrbo.com/999268ha.

Donor:  Dr. William Barone                        

SPEND A WEEK AT A HILTON HEAD, S.C. VILLA

Value: $2,500

 Sip your first cup of coffee on the balcony of a spacious two-story villa nestled in the shade of palmettos and live oaks within a lushly landscaped property that includes an outdoor pool, sundecks, and tennis courts. You will be an easy stroll from the beach, only ½ mile away from Coligny Park with outdoor activities and excellent shopping & dining. The villa sleeps seven and offers a contemporary kitchen, outdoor patio & balcony, central A/C, WIFI, cable/streaming, and private washer/dryer. Cleaning fees included. Available for seven nights on a mutually agreed upon date August – November 2024.

Donors: Bethan Roehling-Flynn & David Flynn

Getaway for two nights and three days, winter or summer, and take in the natural beauty around you from the deck surrounding a magnificent log home in Ellicottville, NY. This well-appointed home sleeps up to 10 comfortably and has 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ Baths, a full kitchen, fireplaces, TV’s, air conditioning, and a hot tub. A $100 gift card to Dina's fine dining restaurant in the village of Ellicottville is included. Kick back and relax, enjoy summer activities or ski – you decide. Must be used by April 2025 (blackout dates apply).

Donors:  Colleen and Kevin McNulty

Spend the day with Dr. Jennifer Sutton, Dr. Amy and Dr. Amanda at Transit Valley Animal Hospital as their “doctor-in-training”! All three doctors look forward to sharing their knowledge, experience, and love of animals. Winner will observe the doctors, technicians, and assistants throughout the day and learn how to examine dogs and cats, give medicine, and give vaccinations. You may even encounter some very interesting cases! This unique experience is available for students entering 8th grade or older. Whether your student is an animal lover or interested in a career in veterinary medicine, this is a great opportunity to learn about being a veterinarian! And, a $50 gift card to New York Beer Project is included for lunch! Vet for a Day may be set up for a Monday - Friday this summer on an agreed upon date with Dr. Sutton.

Donor: Dr. Jennifer Sutton

Enjoy a night on the town, downtown Buffalo that is, which includes a one-night stay at the Aloft Hotel (500 Pearl Street, Buffalo); a $100 gift card for use at Aloft’s own Patrick’s Rooftop Bar and Grill, WXYZ Bar, or Spare Lanes boutique string pin bowling alley; a $100 gift card for Osteria 166, and two tickets to Shucked at Shea’s Theatre: Saturday, March 25, 2025 @ 8pm, Orchestra 5, Row R. Hotel must be used by 4/30/25.

Donor: Ellicott Development Company, Joe & Karen Karaszewski, and The Burger Family

Play ball!! Watch in style as the Buffalo Bisons take on the Syracuse Mets on July 23, 2024. The Chairman’s Suite is located directly behind home plate and has large gallery style windows that make you feel like a real VIP scouting the next big player! A party of eight will be hosted by our biggest baseball fan and Pastor, Fr. Tom, and joined by priests from our Family of Parishes! This awesome experience includes $400 in food and beverages! Batter up!

 Donor:  Rev. Thomas Mahoney and Knights of Columbus Council #17530

Go out to dinner or order take-out once a month with TWELVE $100 gift certificates from these wonderful local establishments: Glen Park Tavern, Falletta's, Carmine's, Jazzboline, May Jen, Campobello’s, Stockman's Tavern, Tops Markets, Zoé, YOLO, Two Nines, & Grover's! Take a break, let someone else do the cooking, and experience a variety of cuisines! Perfect for date night!

Donors:  Multiple Restaurants and Individual Donors

Give your child the extra special opportunity to take charge as Principal for a Day at St. Mary School (SMS). The winner will spend the day running the school with Mrs. D’Angelo; favorite beverage in hand. They will determine the day’s dress code, greet students in the morning, make announcements, visit classrooms, and participate in meetings.

Donor:  Mrs. Tristan D’Angelo

Turn an ordinary sleepover into a priceless adventure! Choose from the 10-person indoor teepee experience or 6-person outdoor bell tent experience in the theme of your choice.  Over a dozen fun themes including Harry Potter, Taylor's Swifties, Buffalo Bills, Pokémon, Sports, Unicorns, Video Games and more!  Your WNY Glamping (glampingwny.com) voucher covers up to $625 in services that include: indoor teepees or outdoor bell tent in the theme of your choice, fairy lights, memory foam mattresses, cozy blankets and linens, decorative pillow, custom letter board, and breakfast tray with lantern. (Fun additions or custom themes may be purchased separately by you.) Great news: set-up and clean-up are included, hurray! We won’t let your campers go away hungry. There is also a $200 Wegmans gift card for the winner to use on food, snacks, beverages and treats to make the glamping experience a yummy affair! Choose a theme and let the magic begin!

 Donor:  St. Mary School Home School Association (HSA)

Treat yourself and three friends to a luxury spa experience at Excuria Salon & Spa in Williamsville, NY, that includes four E-signature Facials, individually tailored to each client’s beauty needs, and E-Signature Manicures. Then, head over to Glen Park Tavern (established 1887) with your $100 gift card for a delicious lunch.

 Donors:  Excuria Salon & Spa, Glen Park Tavern

Win a three-hour round-trip limo bus ride for your children and their friends!  First stop - Anderson’s in Williamsville for a free small ice cream/ custard cone! There is also a 20% discount on food at Anderson’s for the party of 20.  Birthday party, Communion party, End of School celebration, or just a summer get together – this trip will be fun for all and packed with lots of photo ops! Riders must be supervised by adults and picked up and dropped off at St. Mary’s parking lot.  Maximum of twenty riders. Can be used Sunday – Thursday.

Donors:  Advantage Limousine, Anderson’s Frozen Custard

Fr. Chuck Federico, your special guest host, will join you for gourmet dining and wine pairing at its finest provided by the “not-so-amateur” chefs, Brian Brault and Dan Kieffer. These chefs have built a stellar reputation in our faith community for exquisite meals and incredible wines from around the world. Fr. Chuck, the wonderful Jesuit priest from Canisius High School who presides at some of St. Mary’s Masses, is also a trained chef; no pressure guys! This will be a culinary adventure for you and your five guests! Time and date to be agreed upon by the winner, Brian, Dan, and Fr. Chuck.