 The Godfather's Ball
A charity fundraiser to benefit the Regina Residence
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sponsored by
Fr. Jeremiah J. Reilly Council
and the
Bishop Kellenberg Court
of the
Catholic Daughters of America
Saturday, April 21, 2007
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8:00 PM to Midnight
Sacred Heart School
Cafeteria
North Merrick, New York
$32.50
per person - singles welcome
- DJ Dancing
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Full Buffet Dinner of
Chicken, Veal, Pasta & more.
Includes Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee, Tea & Dessert (BYOB)
Dancing & Music by Tim the DJ
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All proceeds go to Regina Residence
for unwed mothers who choose Life
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R.S.V.P. by 4/12/07
(e-mail
for info) Tickets not sold at the door
Lou Otarola 489-8497 Cathy Kulins 781-5040
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We ask that you
bring a new wrapped baby gift.
(some gift ideas include)
Baby's First Year Record
Books
Diapers & wipes (can't
ever have enough of these)
Diaper bags
Crib Mobiles (black, white, &
red kind)
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Crib sheets
Baby monitors
What to Expect Baby's First
Year books
Nursing bottles
Diapers - new born
to 2 years.
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Many
have asked each year "What exactly is the Godfather's Ball and how did
it get it's name?"
Well - that is a good question - one which I myself asked when we
first got involved. The Godfather's Ball got it's name before
Cathy and I got involved but the origin of the name we have heard
is that during the first few years this event was held, the women of
Regina Residence considered the Knights of Columbus who hosted this
ball to be Christian Godfather's to their babies through their
continued faith and charity work. So, the name stuck.
Other
people ask "What else can we do to help?"
There are several things anyone can do to help;
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First -
pray for the mothers and babies and those that help care
for them.
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Donate
new goods or services that we can raffle off during the
event. We can pick up donations or you can drop them off
at our house. Every year local businesses and our
membership donate items. Not item is too small - Cathy makes
wonderful themed baskets which are usually made from
multiple donations. We can always use big baskets too. We
have raffled everything from car washes to big golf
umbrellas ;-)
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Third,
donate to the residence by a check made to the KofC 6561 or
CDA 1756 and write Regina Residence in the memo area.
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And of
course, join us on April 21st and enjoy the Godfathers
Ball, get a group together and reserve a table (or 2 or
3;-) Eat, drink and be merry (and of course buy
raffle tickets ;-)
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Help by
spreading the word. forward this message.
Here is a link to the printable flyer
- download it and send it
to your friends!
The
Regina Residence located in Merrick provides confidential counseling and
referrals for medical, financial, and housing resources.
Catholic Charities Regina Maternity Services also offers the
following programs for pregnant or parenting young women: Residential
support, Prenatal care, Counseling, Parent training, Adoption
counseling, and Education.
Peace,
Charlie & Cathy Kulins
We look forward to seeing you all at the
Ball!
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