5th Annual Golden Gala

2024 Give from the Heart 

Donate HERE to our Give from the Heart Appeal!

All "Give from the Heart to Becahi" donations will go towards a restricted fund to replace the original Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System in the Auditorium and the Gym installed in 1965. 

2024 Golden Gala Honorees

Mike and Kathy '70 Grasso 

During the lead up to Bethlehem Catholic's Centennial Celebration in 2025-2026, we are focusing upon the teachers who made us better academically, morally, personally, professionally, and spiritually. The reason behind this is that the relationships we form at Becahi have a far greater influence on the quality of our lives than anything else ever could.  

From the mid-1970s till now, no one person meant so much to so many people, as Coach Mike Grasso.  We are all grateful to his lovely wife, Kathy Ripper Grasso from the Bethlehem Catholic class of 1970, who is ultimately responsible for bringing Mike into the Bethlehem Catholic Family. On Saturday, March 23rd we will honor these two beloved Golden Hawks! 

GOLDEN GALA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 21, 2024
5:00 PM I Preview Silent Auction

Saturday, March 23, 2024

5:00 PM | Silent Auction begins

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

*Cocktail hour at Blue beginning at 5:00 PM
 

SPECIAL TIMELINE FOR THE VIEWING PARTY AT BLUE & BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

Saturday, March 23, 2024
5:00 PM | Arrival at The Event Center at Blue & Silent Auction begins

5:45 PM | Doors open at Bethlehem Catholic
6:15 PM | Welcome, Prayer, Golden Gala Honorees
7:00 PM | Give to the Heart Appeal
8:00 PM | Silent Auction Closes
9:00 PM | Golden Gala Viewing Party at Blue & Bethlehem Catholic Closes

Auction FAQ
 

How does the silent auction work?
We will be using mobile bidding the night of the virtual event for our auction. You will be able to use your smartphone/tablet to keep up with the status of your bids and continue bidding until the auction closes. You can be the winning bidder wherever you are in the world!

How do I participate in the online bidding auction?
Get started online through this auction page. Please register with the auction site before the online bidding time to expedite your registration.

Start Bidding
Browse the Silent Auction and start bidding on your favorite items! Place your bid on selected items, and set a maximum bid if desired, and Givesmart will continue to keep you in the running until you reach your maximum.

Star Your Favorites
Click the "Star" icon under your favorite items to make it easy to find what you like.

Keep Active
We will notify you via text message if someone beats your bid. Keep an eye on your favorite items! If you are NOT receiving the text messages, check that you have the correct mobile number under your profile. The texts will continue to notify you when you have been outbid or reached your maximum bid. When the silent auction closes, you will also receive a text message if you won any items!

For easier bidding, you can set a maximum bid.
The auction software will automatically raise your bid by the predetermined increment that you choose to reach your maximum bid or the silent auction ends.

Collect Your Winnings
Auction winners are required to make payment the night of the event. We will contact you after the auction to make arrangements to get you your item(s)!

A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE AND TO JERRY DABROWSKI FOR PUTTING TOGETHER OUR VIDEOS!!

Thank you all for your support and contributions throughout the gala planning process! Everything you have done for this event is truly appreciated!

Regan Downey, Events Coordinator

Thank you to our Board of Directors!

Mr. Thomas Donchez - President

Mr. Joseph Uliana '83- Vice President

Mr. Ray Bishop - Treasurer

Mrs. Anna Marie Culver - Secretary

Mrs. Fulvia Alderiso - Member

Mr. John Connell '03 - Member

Mr. John Feehan '82 - Member

Mrs. Donna Foley '75 - Member

Mr. John Freeh - Member

Mr. John Spirk - Member

Mr. Frank J. Trovato '03 - Member

Dr. Dean Donaher - Principal