ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - Be part of an elegant but fun social event that benefits Mt. Irenaeus: The 2009 Mountain Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, in Doyle Hall on the St. Bonaventure University campus. Mass will be held at 5 p.m. in the University Chapel, Doyle Hall, followed by the auction/social at 6 p.m. in the adjacent Doyle Dining Room and Robert R. Jones Board of Trustees Room.
In its ninth year, the Mountain Auction has raised more than $219,000 to support the work of Mt. Irenaeus and the Franciscan friars who welcome people from all faith traditions.
The auction features an evening with more than 200 gifts, most offered by silent auction and a select few in an exciting, fast-moving verbal auction. Gifts can range from small appliances, sports memorabilia and gift baskets to vacation packages and weekend getaways.
Reservations will be accepted starting Sept. 15 for the evening, which includes a generous buffet of hors d’oeuvres, beverages and desserts. Reservations may be made until Oct. 30 (or until the event is sold out).
For more information about the evening or to support the auction with a gift, please contact Michelle Marcellin in the Mt. Irenaeus Office at (716) 375-2096 or Margaret T. Bryner, Auction Committee chair, at (716) 373-0807.