About the Gala
Guardian Angels Catholic Church will commemorate serving its Parishioners and the greater Santee Community by hosting the Guardian Angels Sixtieth Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser. The semi-formal event will be held on June 18, 2022, at Cathedral Catholic High School Theater in Carmel Valley. Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Blessed Carlo Acutis Youth and Young Adult Building being built on the back lot of the church property.
Enjoy tray passed and stationary appetizers while perusing the Silent Auction Items, or meet and visit with San Diego legend, “Shotgun Tom” Kelly before having a commemorative photo taken at the StrikeAPosePod.com display. First course features a pear and spring garden salad, and will then move on to a plate of filet mignon and chicken marsala over a bed of red skinned whipped potatoes, garnished with asparagus spears. Dessert will be one of our “naked” cakes with flavors of champagne with fresh raspberries, decadent chocolate and moist carrot cake.
A live auction will commence after dinner with only a couple of specialty items before dancing the night away to the sought after live band “Republic of Music”.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Cathedral Catholic High School Theater (Carmel Valley)
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mass (optional): 5:00 PM
Cocktails & Silent Auction: 6:00 PM
Sit-down Dinner: 7:00 PM
Live Auction & Dessert: 7:45-8:00 PM
Dancing to Live Band: 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Event Emcee
“Shotgun Tom” Kelly has been entertaining Southern California Radio and TV audiences for over 51 years. For 20 years, he was in the Afternoon Drive spot at K-EARTH 101 in Los Angeles. He has also worked at such respected Radio stations: KGB, KCBQ, KFRC, and B-100, where he was Billboard Magazine “Air Personality of the Year.” Tom is one of the most active, and most decorated TV and Radio personalities in Southern California. He won two Emmy Awards as host of the syndicated TV game show “Words-a-Poppin”, and Radio and Records “Oldies Air Personality of the Year” at K-EARTH.
At KUSI-TV, Tom hosted their morning and afternoon children’s programs for
more 12 years, and for more than 30 years was the local host of the MDA Labor Day Telethon in San Diego, and Los Angeles. In 1987, Tom was invited to the White House to meet President Ronald Reagan and present him with one of his trademark Ranger hats. On April 30, 2013, Tom received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tom’s voice can also be heard around the country doing TV and Radio Affiliate work and National TV Campaigns.
Tom was heard on Network TV shows “Americas Most Wanted” on FOX, and “1000 Ways to Die” on SPIKE TV, and his voice was in the movie “Déjà Vu” with Denzel Washington. Shotgun Tom is currently on SiriusXM channel 73 60’s Gold with his National Radio Show from 4pm to 9pm (Pacific) weeknights.
Event Entertainment – Republic of Music
“Uniting your loved ones with celebration & music! Southern California’s most sought-after band for connecting friends, families and colleagues through music! We center our performance around YOU & YOUR favorite people ensuring everyone walks away raving, “It was the best party ever!” We’re an interactive party band, with show-stopping performance energy, passionate lead singers, tantalizing dancers, sizzling costumes, captivating choreography & unmatched musicianship. Our music family also contains an incredible lineup of the most hip & passionate DJs in Southern California. Our commitment is to give you a rave-review worthy entertainment experience within a budget that works for you. YOU are the STAR in our show. WE are YOUR band!”
Become a Sponsor
We are seeking community sponsorships as a part of our fundraising efforts. Sponsors receive special promotions leading up to and during the event as well as preferred seating at the Gala.
Diamond ~ Presenting Sponsor ~ $10,000
Pearl ~ Dinner Sponsor ~ $7,500
Ruby ~ Entertainment Sponsor ~ $5,000
Sapphire ~ Beverage Sponsor ~ $3,000
Emerald ~ Silent Auction Sponsor ~ $3,000
Gold ~ Marketing Sponsor ~ $2,750
Silver ~ Centerpiece Sponsor $1,000 – SOLD
If you or your business would like to become a sponsor, please contact Debbie Reid at 619-548-2864 for details.
Donate and Item for the Silent or Live Auctions
Donations for the Silent or Live Auctions are also being accepted and auction donor names will be included in the event program, during the Auction, as well as on the bid and description sheets. Please contact Ayla Grazier at youth@guardianangelssantee.org or 619-448-1213 ext. 313 if you would like to donate an items towards the auction.
Purchase a Table or Tickets
Tickets go on sale May 6, 2022!
Table Sponsor ~ $1,500* / $1750
Seats for 10. Guaranteed table of 10.
Individual Seat ~ $150* / $175 each
One Seat
21+ Event only
**Early-bird tables or seats purchased on or before May 20th
About the Beneficiary
Blessed Carlo Acutis Youth & Young Adult Building at Guardian Angels Catholic Church: The building’s namesake is the millennial Saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis, who created and designed the International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles. Sadly, Carlo passed away from leukemia at the age of 15 in 2006. The building committee felt it appropriate to name the building after Blessed Acutis, since the building will serve high school and young adults, providing an environment to meet, pray, do homework, plan worship events, as well as serve other ministries of the church.
Estimated completion date of the building is Summer of 2022.
