The Annual Christmas Luncheon for Priests event was held on December 1, 2015 at the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel in the Roosevelt Ballroom. Mass preceded the luncheon at Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception. Over 600 guests enjoyed this festive fundraiser to benefit Notre Dame Seminary. Mrs. Stacy Pellerin, the 2015 Honorary Chairperson, was recognized during the luncheon for her tireless commitment to furthering the Seminary’s mission, as well as her service to many Catholic and civic organizations and schools throughout the New Orleans area. The 2015 Christmas Luncheon event was dedicated to the memory of Maureen M. Poche.
Following Mass, guests proceeded across the street to the Reception/Luncheon, where they were greeted by the Archbishop Chapelle High School Chorale performing Christmas favorites. The Luncheon featured a Christmas Boutique, as well as Silent and Live Auctions. Reverend Jim Wehner, Rector/President of Notre Dame Seminary, welcomed guests and benefactors to the event. Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Chancellor of Notre Dame Seminary, delivered his greetings and the blessing before the meal. The winner of the 2015 Seminary Jewelry Raffle, generously donated by Greg Raymond of Raymond’s Jewelry Creations, was drawn by Archbishop Aymond at the conclusion of the luncheon. Mrs. Gayle Benson was recognized as our 2015 event sponsor. The seminarians closed the event by singing the final prayer.
Special thanks to our 2015 event co-chairs, Allison Talley and Wendy Vitter; and Boutique coordinators, Pattie Hron, Linda Preston and Cindy Nolan. The seminary community is also grateful to the entire Christmas Luncheon Committee for generously volunteering their time in preparation for this event. Special thanks to: Fr. Reale, SJ, pastor of Immaculate Conception church, Raymond’s Jewelry Creations, Blaine Kern; Plant Gallery, MPress, Kelly Bates Designs, Ashley Arnold Art, Pamela Marquis Studios, Burlap Dat, Friend & Co., NDS Staff and 4th Year seminarians, and all those supporters who made this event such a success.
To volunteer for the 2016 Christmas Luncheon event, please contact the Development Office at 504-866-7426, ext 374 or by email to ylacour@nds.edu.
