About St. John's

Since 2005, St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church has faithfully served the Phoenix Valley through worship, the sacramental life, education, philanthropy, hospitality, and Christian fellowship. We joyfully strive to fulfill Christ's great commission (Matthew 28:16-20), inviting people to grow in their love of God and neighbor, experience the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth, and become saints.

You are Cordially Invited to our
St. John Gala & Auction!

Join us for an exquisite evening to benefit the salvific work of
St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church in the Phoenix Valley.
Come and enjoy a live concert and gourmet culinary feast
to nourish your body and inspire your soul.

An immense thank you to our wonderful and generous current Gala sponsors!
*All event sponsors will be listed here in addition to other social media and collateral.

Become a Gala Sponsor

Gold Level
$5,000

A front row VIP table

with 10 Gala tickets
Champagne cocktail
3 bottles of fine wine
4 bottles of Organic Olive Oil
10 St. John Icons
Special recognition by MC,

and on St. John social media
(Facebook 6.1K followers),
website and event collateral

Silver Level
$3,000

A reserved table by musicians with 5 Gala tickets
Champagne cocktail
2 bottles of fine wine
2 bottles of Organic Olive Oil
5 St. John Icons
Special recognition by MC,
and on St. John social media
(Facebook 6.1K followers),
website and event collateral

Bronze Level
$1,000

A reserved table by musicians with 2 Gala tickets
Champagne cocktail
1 bottle of fine wine
1 bottle of Organic Olive Oil
2 St. John Icons
Special recognition by MC,
and on St. John social media
(Facebook 6.1K followers),
website and event collateral

Click on the green "Donate & Tickets" button to Reserve your Sponsorship Today!

Important Note for All Sponsors:
Sponsors will be contacted by the Gala committee to indicate names of ticketed guests, or will have the option to donate undesignated tickets if desired. Thank you for your support of St. John!

Evening Program

5:00 PM Doors Open, Auction Starts & Social Hour with appetizers

5:30 PM Welcome and Prayer, Recognition of Sponsors

6:15 PM Dinner & Music by Phoenix Symphony Musicians Quintet (1st Set)

7:00 PM Father Andre Paez & MC Host Address

7:35 PM Music by Phoenix Symphony Musicians Quintet (2nd Set)

9:00 PM Silent Auction Closes & Winners Announced, Closing Prayer

Phoenix Symphony Musicians Quintet

Our very own parishioner, Dimitri Lazarescu, Assistant Principal Second Violin for the Phoenix Symphony, will lead and perform in a phenomenal Symphonic Quintet composed of professional musicians from the Phoenix Symphony.

They will play a delightful arrangement of classical and pop songs.

Jonathan Imsande
Double Bass

Jan Simiz
Assistant Principal Cello

Lan Qiu
First Violin

Levon Zarasian
First Violin

Four Course Dinner Menu

Traditional Bruschetta

Roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil, onions drizzled with a balsamic glaze served with crostini

Spinach Artichoke Dip
House made spinach artichoke dip served with Crostini

Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce with tomatoes onions black olives and carrots served with your choice of Ranch or Italian dressing

Chicken Marsala

Chicken breast sautéed and served with a homemade Marsala Mushroom Sauce

Tortellini Sunrise
Cheese tortellini tossed in a sunrise sauce with
sautéed mushrooms
Sunrise sauce is made with a mixture of alfredo and marinara sauce

Gluten Free Penne Alfredo
tossed in parmesan cheese and creamy Alfredo sauce

Mini Cannolis

flakey shell filled with a cannoli cream and dipped in chocolate chips

Tiramisu

Lady finger cookies dipped in espresso and rum layered with a mascarpone cheese and
chocolate shavings

Red & White Wine

Red and White Wine served with dinner

Ice Tea and Lemonade will also be served

Meal Sponsored By:

Silent Gala Auction

Click "Auction" at the Top of this Event page to register to participate.
You can bid in person or even remotely online. We have many amazing items
which will be posted in the coming days leading up to the Gala!

Thank You for your Generous Support!

St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church
916 S. 52nd St.

Tempe, AZ 85281

www.stjohnaz.org

© 2023 St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

10-29-23 St. John Gala & Auction

By St John the Evangelist Orthodox Church, www.stjohnaz.org

10-29-23 St. John Gala & Auction

Music Under the Stars

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