
Please join us in thanking our sponsors, parents and parishioners who donated their time, treasure and talents. The success of our auction would not have been possible without them. Their efforts were invaluable and deeply appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who attended and for your incredible generosity and support!
Special thanks to:
- Cisco Rivera and his team at Rebel Sun, for providing us with all the fantastic audiovisual and lighting for the evening.
- The Niswonger and Montalvo Families for the welcome champagne toast.
- Christine Moore & the TeacMor family and the Testarossa family for providing wine for the evening.
- Deanne & Joshua Bligh from Strike a Pose for the interactive Photo Booth to preserve memories of the night.
- Dana Quinn from The Midwife and the Baker for the delicious bread the evening of the auction.
- Mike Abbott and Marc Schaub for capturing the evening, there are many wonderful photos. Photo link HERE
Finally, thank you to our amazing committee of volunteers. They poured their hearts and souls into planning and executing this event, and their commitment was evident in every detail. We are so fortunate to have such a passionate and supportive team.
Mailings – Sara Cain, Diane Esparza
Decorations – Amy Randazzo, Martha Crosby, Iris Meijas, Jessica McGrath, Michelle Schuette, Marinanne Lilly, Donna Le, Mimi Margaretich, Paige Usher, Julie Kunishige
Graphic Design – Alicia Baker
Database & Technology – Marina Knezevich, Tuesday Kintana, Lily Espinoza, Chi Buckley
Reservations – Deanne Bligh, Ruchika Mehta, Tammy Lai
Classroom Promotion – Sara Niswonger, Tammy Lai
Communications – Jennifer Cardoza, Rachel Haydon
Program – Penny Osorio, Christine Moore, Jaime Chapin
Donations – Melissa Kassel, Alexis Haman, Agnes Roey, Adriana Reynazo, Craig Seymour
Silent Auction – Diana Lee, Romina Miller, Cathy Raymond
Live Auction – Tina Lipscomb, Justin Usher, Paige Usher
Fund-A-Need – Stephanie Karic, Julie Wing
Teacher Grade Parties – Tina Lipscomb, Lara O’Brien, Theresa Clark
Sign Up Parties – Kelly Mibach, Cheryl Menon
Raffles – Selina Whitlock, Denise Zohr, Christy Shu
Event Volunteers – Manal Bari, Mia Grizelj, Madelyn Hanel
Check in/Out – Yemi Getahun, Nancy Kusich, Moira Delumpa, Renee Jordan, Melissa Mocker, Kim Motogowa, Cathy Raymond, Joy Sheerer and all our 2023 Alumni Teens
Treasurer – Joan Mibach
Set Up/Clean Up – dedicated committee members and Tiffany Matusich, Lara O’Brien, Dori Bolivar, Stephen Dorcich, Brandon Randazzo, and John Ghashghai
Mentors – Melissa Moody, Donna Mohammadi, Rachel Haydon.
Thank you again, St. Simon Parish, for your incredible generosity and support! We are truly blessed to be part of such a wonderful community.
Marie Dorcich, Jelena Grizelj and Kelly Walsh
A Moonlit Garden Gala Auction 2025 Co-Chairs