Seeds of Wisdom in South Sudan
Supporting Students and Families from South Sudan through EducationA nonprofit organization, working in partnership with the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester, MN and the people of South Sudan, dedicated to the education of the children of Pukuka, Yei, South Sudan, with a focus on the development of educational opportunities emphasizing Catholic values, academic success and access to improved health care.

SOW Board of Directors express thanks to all supporters and patrons at our annual fundraiser – Oct 6, 2024

Thanks to all those that donated items for the Silent Auction, Live Auction and those that contributed to the Fund A Need items identified for our students!   Also for all of those that attended the benefit dinner and bought tickets for the event!

1. Gourmet Dinner for eight hosted by Father Jerry Mahon.   Thank you for your Donation Monsignor Mahon! Enjoy a gourmet dinner for eight hosted and prepared by world famous chef, Father Jerry.

2. Return to Bennie’s Drive-in.  Thank you Kathy Carroll for your Donation!  Kathy Carroll, former owner of the famous Bennie’s Drive-in, will prepare a 30-pound batch of the much renowned Mexi Ground Beef using her proprietary recipe for your group. Buns will be included if desired. Market value – priceless!

3. Fashion Consultation with Trina Morris.   Thank you Trina for your donation!   As reported in the Post Bulletin, “If your wardrobe is feeling a little lackluster, look no further than to local fashion Instagrammer Trina Morris for some serious style inspo.” Trina will provide two one-hour consultation sessions to take your wardrobe to the next level.

4. Vikings-Packers Tickets Thank you Patrick Buss for your donation! Two tickets to the Vikings-Packers rivalry game that could easily have playoff implications on
Sunday, December 29 at US Bank Stadium.

5. Neapolitan Pizza Night.   Thank you for your Donation Chef Tony!   Enjoy an evening of Neapolitan pizza from Chef Tony for eight people. These pizzas feature
hand-crafted dough, scratch-made sauces and artisan toppings. It will be a night to gather friends and enjoy the best pizza in town!

6. Stained Glass Artwork – Thank you Artist Steve Flynn for your donation!  A beautiful original piece of stain-glass artwork created by local artist Steve Flynn.

7. Foursome of golf with Father Jerry at the Jewell Golf Course in Lake City!  Thank you Fr. Mahon for your donation!   Three players will join Father Jerry for eighteen holes of golf (with cart) at The Jewell Golf Course in Lake City.

 

Sincerely,

2024 SOW Board of Directors

List of Live Auction items for Sunday’s SOW Fundraiser Dinner!

Seeds of Wisdom Benefit Dinner 2024 Live auction items Sunday October 6th, 2024

1. Gourmet Dinner for eight hosted by Father Jerry
Enjoy a gourmet dinner for eight hosted and prepared by world famous chef, Father Jerry.
Market value – priceless!

2. Return to Bennie’s Drive-in
Kathy Carroll, former owner of the famous Bennie’s Drive-in, will prepare a 30-pound batch of
the much renowned Mexi Ground Beef using her proprietary recipe for your group. Buns will be
included if desired. Market value – priceless!

3. Fashion Consultation
As reported in the Post Bulletin, “If your wardrobe is feeling a little lackluster, look no further
than to local fashion Instagrammer Trina Morris for some serious style inspo.” Trina will provide
two one-hour consultation sessions to take your wardrobe to the next level.

4. Vikings-Packers Tickets
Two tickets to the Vikings-Packers rivalry game that could easily have playoff implications on
Sunday, December 29 at US Bank Stadium. The seats are located in Section 105, Row 8, Seats
1-2 (near the goal line on the visitor’s side of the field). The game is currently scheduled for
noon but is a flex game so could go to 3:30pm or 7:30pm. Face value $50/ticket.

5. Neapolitan Pizza Night
Enjoy an evening of Neapolitan pizza from Chef Tony for eight people. These pizzas feature
hand-crafted dough, scratch-made sauces and artisan toppings. It will be a night to gather
friends and enjoy the best pizza in town! Market value; $500

6. Stained Glass Artwork
A beautiful original piece of stain-glass artwork created by local artist Steve Flynn.

7. Foursome of golf with Father Jerry
Three players will join Father Jerry for eighteen holes of golf (with cart) at The Jewell Golf
Course in Lake City at a mutually agreeable time. Approximate $400 market value.

Fund Raising Dinner Update- Save the Date and Look to Secure your Tickets Soon!

The Seeds of Wisdom Benefit Dinner is Sunday, October 6 starting at 6:00pm. Tickets remain $75 each and will be available after all the Masses at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Parish beginning September 7th and at the parish office during the week and on Sunday mornings.
We have a number of exciting live auction items including a golf package at The Jewel, tickets to the Vikings – Packers game at US Bank stadium, an original piece of stained-glass art and a formal dinner prepared and hosted by Father Jerry Mahon. We will also have a variety of items available as part of the silent auction. Most important, we’ll have good fellowship for a great cause.   Hope to see you there!
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