The family that prays together stays together! Bring your family together around these lovely gifts donated by Mateja Church Supply, in celebration of our Holy Catholic Faith and for reflection time to be close to our Lord. All items are blessed by a priest. The 17-inch statue of the Holy Family is a gorgeous centerpiece for an entry hall or an accent piece for an end table. It is done in muted tones in Renaissance style, with the Divine Child between St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother, His arms extended outward to receive us, with one hand making the sign of peace. The Holy Family's tranquil and loving glances are reminders that our heavenly Father beckons us away from our daily commitments and overcrowded schedules to spend some time opening ourselves to His divine plan and allowing His peace to soften our hearts and permeate our spirits. Value: $291 Starting Bid: $50 Uniform jumper not exactly "jumping" out at you this morning? How about that polo shirt -- a little hot around the collar? How many of our perfectly pressed, prettily polished, fresh faced junior OLGC parish members could use a break from their school uniform for a day or two? This is YOUR big chance to make your little codger one happy OLGC student! Not one, not two, but TEN whole days of freedom from the monotony of wardrobe uniformity! Mom, Dad, ... Grandma,...someone buy this for me! Bid on 10 Out of Uniform days or Value: A cool dressed kid Starting Bid: $50 Indulge yourself in the magic of Disney. There are DVD’s of classics like Bambi and Alice in Wonderland, along with Toy Story 3 and Beauty and the Beast. Listen to the music of Tangled while reading various Disney books. There’s a Princess Tia doll and Belle crown for your little princess along with various water bottles, puzzle, Minnie Mouse beach towel, Lotzo doll. For the young and young at heart. Value $270 Starting Bid: $60 Value: $395 Starting Bid: $100 Value: A baby’s warm smile Starting Bid: $15 No. 6 Thanksgiving Day Parade VIP Tickets Enjoy Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade from the best seats in the house! These 6 VIP Grandstand Seats are located in the Grand Circus Park and Campus Martius Area. Also included is access to the Parade Breakfast at the Hard Rock Cafe or Cheli's Chili Bar. No clownin' around ~ you will have a great time! Value: $270 Starting Bid: $70 Ever wonder what your principal does on her down time, what her favorite food is, or where she grew up? Now is the time to find out! These and other probing questions are not off limits on this special day. Your child won't mind being called down to the office for this! Now is the time for your son or daughter to get up close and personal with Mrs. Reilly and three friends of his/her choice at lunch at Panera Bread in downtown Plymouth.
Bid or "Buy it Now" for $300. Value: Out with the Big Cheese Starting Bid: $50 Value $240 Starting Bid: $60 No.9 Christmas Cookies Fatheads No.10 Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys) Value: $125 Starting Bid: $25 Value: $100 Starting Bid: $20 Lacrosse is the newest and most up-and-coming sport on the OLGC CYO roster. Why not start up your little athlete now in this challenging and rewarding sport? Bid now to take home one boy's and one girl's lacrosse stick + shorts, t-shirt, and drawstring bag. Graciously donated by OLGC parents, Mike and Lisa Birney, owners of Michigan LAX. Value: $120 Starting Bid: $25 Value: Hiller’s Special Starting Bid: $50 Value: Hiller’s Special Starting Bid: $50 Value: $68 Starting Bid:15 Capturing life's moments as they happen ... that is the spirit of the art lovingly created at Bloom Photography. The winner of this package will work together with OLGC mom Kelly Doneth of Bloom Photography for their very own personalized photo shoot. Personalization includes styling, shoot location, as well as any unique and fun ideas to celebrate your family’s personality! After favorite images are chosen, you will work with Bloom Photography’s designer to create a custom Holiday Card that your family and friends will gush over, just in time for Christmas! Package includes: ▪ One Lifestyle Portrait Session in Bloom’s Plymouth studio or on-location within 30 miles ▪ One 11X14 Professional Lab-Produced Print (printed on high quality linen texture paper) ▪ Two 5X7 Professional Lab-Produced Prints (printed on high quality linen texture paper) ▪ 25 Custom-Created Holiday Cards (with personal design assistance – two-sided, 4X6 flat press printed.) Value: $225 Starting Bid: $50 Enjoy yourself with two guests, at the acclaimed Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville, where member Steve Alexandrowski or Renee Alexandrowski will join you three for 18 holes of golf and lunch at the club's lovely dining facilities. Meadowbrook is a premier private club with a course recognized as one of the best and most scenic in Southeast Michigan. The 125 acres of majestic hardwoods, lush rolling greens, and dense plush fairways are surrounded by water and wildlife. Here is your chance to "hit 'em long and straight!" in a relaxing and beautiful setting; what a way to spend a serene afternoon! Value: $400 Starting Bid: $50 Value: $112 Starting Bid: $40 The Authentic Pilates™ Method is not just exercise; it is a series of very precise, controlled movements that fully engage the body and mind. These movements are performed on exercise apparatuses which were designed to support and guide the body through its ultimate transformation. Programs are catered uniquely to each individual and their needs through the watchful and experienced eye of a superiorly qualified Authentic Pilates™ instructor. (U.S.P.A.) Core Sport offers private sessions where you work out individually, duets where you can work out with a friend or be paired with someone of equal skill level, or small intimate group mat sessions of 3 – 5 people. All sessions are by appointment only. For your six sessions, choose from any of the group mat classes offered at the Penniman location of Core Sport Pilates. Value: $300 to $800 Starting Bid: $100 Value: $240 Starting Bid: $60 Value: $303 Starting Bid: $75 Then it’s time to enjoy a hearty repast. Will it be seafood or steak? At Ocean Prime Restaurant in Troy, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the famed Somerset Mall, you can choose the best of both. Add in world-class wines, award-winning, handcrafted cocktails, timeless elegance, and take-your-breath-away service, for an extraordinary supper club experience. Value: $295 Starting Bid: $75 No.29 Gina Agosta Salon Basket Value $268 Starting Bid: $60 THE BLACK TABLE
No.32/33 Dinners for 8 Prepared by Father John Riccardo Value: Better than an Extra Value Meal! No.44 Two Detroit Tigers Playoffs or World Series Tickets 1935, 1945, 1968, 1984 ... The Tigers have only won the World Series four times in their entire history – could they do it again in 2011? They made it to the playoffs and they could actually go all the way to the World Series ... be there for this momentous occasion in Detroit sports history! If they make it, the OLGC Food and Wine Event is affording YOU the opportunity to bid on two prime seats between home plate and first base! (Section 123, Row 34). Value: True World Series Experience Starting Bid: To Be Determined No. 45 Autographed Victor Martínez Baseball
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The 2011 Auction Collection
THE WHITE TABLE
Table Closes at 9:45 p.m.
No.1 Catholic Basket
For some theological enrichment, dive into one of the following books by authors highly recommended by our very own pastor, Fr. John Riccardo: Scott Hahn's First Comes Love and Peter Kreeft's Your Questions, God's Answers explore the truths of the Catholic faith as they relate to families and the centrality of the family to all of Catholicism and its practices.
We also have a lovely genuine sterling silver four-way medal by Creed, with the traditional "I am a Catholic -- Please call a priest" inscription on the back. Growing up, how many of our parents and grandparents wore this beloved devotional medal which fuses the Sacred Heart, St. Christopher, St. Joseph, and Miraculous medals all in one? Because the four-way medal is traditionally forged in the shape of a cross, it is an outward sign of understanding that the devotion to Mary and the saints does not exist alone and apart from Jesus Christ, but within the Catholic Faith.
Also included are a beautiful genuine wood Crucifix with bronze-tone corpus and inlay, a Holy Water font, a Holy Spirit rosary with eye-catching red beads accented in black, a silver and black elastic saint's bracelet in the latest teen fashion trend, a 2012 Saints calendar listing all Catholic Feast and Saints Days, and several Holy cards that can be carried with you or given to that special person in your life in need of a spiritual boost.
Buy it Now 10 days for $400 - Unlimited!
No.3 Everything Disney Basket
Donated by members of the 1st grade.
Donated by members of the 7th grade class.
Graciously donated by OLGC parents, Jeff and Maureen Van Hook.
No.8 Day Out With The Kids Basket
All you need to keep your kids busy and having fun! They can stay home and blow a gazillion bubbles or and play velcro tag, soccer, football or Phineas and Ferb baseball. Maybe you spend a day at Glo Golf, Zap Zone or the movies and then go out to lunch at Mother’s Pizzeria, Applebee’s or Rocky’s Rotisserie. There’s something for all ages!
Donated by members of the 5th grade.
What is Christmas time without homemade treats to share with family and friends? Are you too busy to bake but longing for that homemade taste and variety to show off on your holiday dessert platter? Bid now to have six dozen freshly baked cookies delivered to your home between December 9th and 22nd!
Lovingly made by OLGC mothers, Rose Peralta and Denise Picard.
Value: Holiday Bliss Starting Bid: $25
What is larger than life, jumping out at you, and rarin' to start you going in the morning? Fatheads! Real fans deserve something bigger, something better, something amazingly real. It’s time to throw out your sports posters, decals, and stickers. Fathead wall graphics are premium quality, life-sized, and officially licensed. It’s the best wall graphic you can get. These high definition, vinyl wall graphics are perfect for fans of any age, not to mention movable, re-usable and safe for walls!
3-time Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer. He holds all-time NFL
records for Career Rushing Yards (18,355) and Career Rushing Touchdowns (164).
Value: $100 Starting Bid: $20
4-time Super Bowl Champion, 9-time Pro-Bowl Selection and inducted in the Pro
Football Hall of Fame.
2-time Pro-Bowl selection, was the Chiefs' MVP in 2005, and holds the all-time
NFL record for single-season rushing attempts (416).
No.14 International Evening
Spanish cuisine, Italian wine and French Jazz... feeling inspired? Create a sumptuous meal from Mario Batali's New York Times Bestseller, Spain, A Culinary Road Trip while listening to the distinctive sounds of French singer-songwriter, Serge Gainsbourg. Included is a bottle of world-renowned Gaja Sori San Lorenzo (rated 98 points by Robert Parker from the "Wine Advocate" and priced at $250).
Value: $300 Starting Bid: $75
Value: Hiller’s Special Starting Bid: $50
Lovingly designed and painted by OLGC mom, Amy Leyden.
No.19 "Harry Potter" Basket
Donated by members of the 5th grade class.
Value: $146 Starting Bid: $40
THE PINK TABLE
Table Closes at 10:00 p.m.
No.20 Bloom Photography Package
No.21 Golf with Meadowbrook Member and 3 Guests
No.22 “THIRTY- ONE” Brand Bag Collection
Everyone can find a use for these beautifully designed bags. - 4 in total. “Thirty-One” bags are fashionable, but also very functional. Plus, they are collapsible for easy storage The larger sizes are the perfect for tailgatesor beach supplies, while the smaller sizes are greatfor toting CD’s or electronic games – what an east way to organize your life!
No.23 Core Sport Pilates Fitness Package
Want to get in shape, in real shape? Blaze your way into a new you, with New York Authentic™ Pilates group sessions that will transform you to the core! The word is that Core Sport Pilates Fitness Studio in Plymouth is where everyday moms and dads are turning to get real results! Take advantage of the hottest and most comprehensive methods to get in shape! New to Southeastern Michigan, New York Authentic Pilates is a form of Classical Pilates that is taking Plymouth by storm.
Value: $108 Starting Bid: $25
No.24 Picard Family Optical: Free eye exam, frames, and lenses
OLGC parents Dennis and Denise Picard welcome you to Picard Family Optical, your new home for fashion eyewear and professional service! Dr. Picard has been sharing his expertise in vision solutions in downtown Plymouth since 1993. He believes all patients are best served when they are comfortable during the entire office experience. Whether selecting the "perfect" look, considering the difference between lens materials, or being told about their visual condition, patients are made to feel at home. On display is a large selection of the latest eyewear and sunwear for you to choose from; come find the perfect look while browsing the extensive offerings in a comfortable and friendly setting.
No.25 Tasting Party for 15 accompanied with Margaritas & Wine
Looking for a fabulous evening out in the elegance of a gourmet setting complete with wine and hors d'eouvres? Then tell 14 friends and come on over to Plymouth's very own Old World Olive Press where owners Cory DeLong and Shasta Fase realized their dream of supplying old-world vintage olive oils and balsamic vinegars locally to lucky folks like you and me who happen to live close enough to take advantage!
Specializing in the finest oils and vinegars from both the northern and southern hemispheres, their top-shelf items are like none other: from basil to blood orange oils. from blueberry to dark chocolate vinegars, everyone is sure to discover a personal favorite. Whether you are a "foodie" or not, come taste how these flavorful oils and vinegars spice up any dish! Also included is a donated Margarita basket, from Wood's Wholesale Wine in Grosse Pointe, complete with glassware, tequila, and all the mixings to stir up the best Margaritas this side of Tijuana! Wood's is also donating a magnum of wine! Don't miss out on an evening of elegance at the beautiful Old World Olive Press, where you will enjoy a 10% discount on any items in the store that inspire you to make your own top-quality cuisine a reality at home!
No.26 Child’s BMW 328 Roadster Pedal Car
Ever wanted to own a BMW? Well now is your chance! This BMW 328 Roadster Pedal Car is a classic for little drivers! The timeless, unique design is by no means all the BMW 328 Roadster has to offer. This stylish car in elegant show-stopping white will make your child’s pulse race with its chrome-plated radiator grille and realistic wheel rims. It is easy to operate and perfect for indoor and outdoor use by your two to five year-old!
No.27 Northville Dinner & Theatre Package
What is all the buzz about the hot new restaurant in Northville? The secret is out: Table 5 is where the good eating is! For all the culinary joy you are craving, visit this chic upscale eatery in the heart of historic Northville’s downtown area, right on Main Street! With a gourmet menu that evolves seasonally and an eclectic wine list, you can dine inside or enjoy the outdoor café seating! When is the last time you had an evening out to enjoy some real live theater? If you can't remember, then it is time to delve into the world of live, professional theatre, close to home! Take a short stroll down Main Street from Table 5 to the Tipping Point Theatre, where you will be wowed by the genuine commitment “to touching your hearts, making you laugh, making you cry and making you think," and “to keeping theatre alive for all generations to enjoy.” Take your pick: the Tipping Point offers musicals, dramas, comedies, and even a children’s show!
Value: $440 Starting Bid: $100
No.28 Pamper Yourself Package
Calling all ladies! This one's for you! And gentleman, want to show her you care? You can't beat this indulgent package which gives her a manicure, pedicure, two prime private Pilates sessions, and a hearty and scrumptious meal! Start out at the Premier Salon at Macy's of Westland Mall, where you will be treated to a luxurious custom manicure and pedicure by the gifted Cindy Stamper.
Move on to your private session from Core Sport Pilates Fitness Studio! Choose two from any of the following sessions: New York Authentic Pilates, Personal Training, Therapeutic Massage, or Sports-specific functional training, at the Main Street location in Plymouth above Compari's Restaurant.
Not only do you come away feeling relaxed, refreshed, and beautiful; you won't walk away empty-handed. Add to your newfound well-being the lovely gifts of foot repair cream, pedicure socks, nail polish, hand lotion, and a lovely scarf, and you will have equipped yourself to start a fresh new chapter in your life!
Value: $265 Starting Bid: $60
No.30 Coach Handbag
The name speaks for itself. Synonymous with beauty, style, and quality for over half a century, Coach is a signature name brand of distinction and class. Founded in 1941 in a loft in Manhattan, Coach has come to be known for its fine upscale handbags and leather goods nationwide as well as overseas. Their products are distributed in the finest department stores as well as Coach boutiques. This stunning black and white leather Coach bag is no exception to the Coach standard! Who would not be proud to sport this American classic over her shoulder? This sleek, eye-catching handbag is practical for everyday use yet exudes a confident elegance that is sure to impress. Ladies, you can’t go wrong with this one: plenty of storage space and the perfect complement to your year-round wardrobe! Gents, get her attention quick: this is a sure-to-please gift, and just on time for Christmas!
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-- Back by Popular Demand!
Yes, our own Pastor is cooking dinner for you, and seven of your closest friends! Father John confesses that he studied more than moral theology while living in Italy: he also picked up on the fine art of Italian cuisine! If you’re craving a divine Italian dinner with our very own Italian priest, then this package is for you! For a culinary experience that will be unforgettable, in the company of a man who is infinitely more than just a great cook, bid now!
This heavenly dinner can be won TWICE! Our dear Fr. John has graciously agreed to serve up a second dinner should a second bidder offer the “Buy It Now” price.
Starting Bid: $500 or BUY IT NOW PRICE: $5,000
No.34 Breakfast for 4 with Father Stanley -- By Popular Demand!
How often do you attend morning Mass and then get taken out for your very own private audience with the priest, over scrambled eggs? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Our very own taste of Poland, Fr. Stanley, will be saying morning Mass and then taking you and two of your best friends out for a Polish breakfast, at Three Brothers Restaurant in Plymouth. Kindly call Father at the parish office ahead of time for details on Mass times.
Value: A “Paczki” of a time! Starting Bid: $200
No.35 Signed MSU Basketball
Tom Izzo, Head Coach, MSU basketball team. Known as “the best coach in the state of Michigan’s history,” and even “the best college basketball coach in America," Tom Izzo is the longest tenured coach in the Big Ten Conference, and has led the MSU Spartans brilliantly since 1995 when he became head coach. He has set the Big Ten record for the longest home winning streak, and thanks to his accomplishments MSU has been named by ESPN the top college basketball program for the decade from 1998 to 2007. Get this signed ball quick before it is swiped from under you!
Value: It all Depends if you are a State fan Starting Bid: $75
No.36 Signed 8 x 10 U of M Color Photograph
Brady Hoke, Head Coach, University of Michigan football team was hired as the Wolverines’ head football coach on January 11, 2011. He led the 2010 San Diego State Aztecs football team to the school's first nine-win season since 1971 and a victory over Navy in the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl. This year, leading a brand new coaching staff at U of M and a line of new recruits, under his direction Michigan is undefeated. Get this photo now while U of M continues to be the Leader and the Best.
Value: Priceless if you are a Michigan fan Starting Bid: $50
No.37 New Years Eve Red Wing Game for 4
Detroit Red Wings, Joe Louis Arena. This one is for die-hard Red Wing fans! Ring in year 2012 at this legendary New Year’s game, enjoying four fantastic seats on the aisle by the net. (Section 105, Row 12, Seats 1, 2, 3, and 4. Plus Riverfront Executive Parking Pass.) Not only do you get some amazing seats; you will enjoy complimentary parking with the included parking pass. And don’t miss out on an awesome time at Detroit’s famed Anchor Bar where loyal Wings fans convene before and after game-time; bring your complimentary gift card.
Value: A “New Year” Memory Starting Bid: $200
No.38 Lions Tickets
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, November 20, 2011, Ford Field. Come and cheer on the Detroit Lions as they tear apart the Panthers on a Sunday afternoon. The Lions have started their season with a roar and they will be on the hunt! (Section 108, Row 25, Seats 9 and 10).
Value: $180 Starting Bid: $80
No.39 Elegant Diamond Necklace
Stunning white gold ladies’ amethyst and diamond-studded necklace, donated by Orin Jewelers of Northville. Gentlemen, this is the perfect Christmas gift for the lady in your life! How can she resist this beautiful genuine amethyst accentuated by 27 round brilliant cut diamonds? Included is a jewelry insurance appraisal and certificate of authenticity, personally prepared by Orin J. Mazzoni, Jr., Certified Gemologist.
Value: $948 Starting Bid: $400
No.40 Bay Harbor Golf Package
Enjoy the most upscale, luxurious vacation destination on gorgeous Little Traverse Bay in the exclusive enclave of Bay Harbor, Michigan! Your stay for 2 nights for two at the Inn at Bay Harbor includes 18 holes of golf for two at the prestigious and scenic Bay Harbor Golf Club, ranked as one of the most picturesque golf clubs in the United States! Bask in the distinguished ambiance of this Victorian-themed inn on the shore of Little Traverse Bay and explore the national award-winning 27-hole Bay Harbor Golf Club. (Valid Sunday through Thursday night.) (Combined value of golf and hotel stay is up to $1,000.)
Hungry from all that golf? No need to worry about dinner; just take a short walk from the inn to the acclaimed Cava Restaurant, situated in the charming village of Bay Harbor. Dine elegantly on Cava’s contemporary global cuisine, such as sushi, fresh seafood, steaks, salads, and wood-fired oven pizzas. Seating is inside or on the scenic waterfront on the patio complete with a stone fireplace. Cava also has an extensive wine list, as well as specialty martinis and other mixers.
Your culinary experience is not over yet! You will also dine on the eclectic menu at Palette Bistro, with two floors of seating offering absolutely breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay and a phenomenal wine list, situated in the heart of downtown Petoskey. Palette offers a unique alternative in upscale casual dining. The food is innovative and pleasing -- a Mediterranean inspired menu that evolves seasonally, featuring small plates and rustic brick oven preparations. Complemented by carefully selected wines from Europe, Michigan Craft and Belgian Beers. (Combined value of dining gift cards is $175.)
Value: Up to $1,000 Starting Bid: $400
No.41 Greektown Casino Hotel and Rattlesnake Package
One-night stay for two at the Greektown Casino Hotel. Go out on the town and enjoy dinner at The Rattlesnake Club, gambling at Greektown Casino, and a stay-over in one of 400 contemporary guest rooms and suites. This stunning new 30-story hotel offers views of the Detroit River and Canada, plus spectacular amenities. As soon as you open the door, you'll see there's nothing standard here.
Avail yourself of a fine dinner for two at the elegant Rattlesnake Club, a fixture in downtown Detroit. Enjoy award-winning cuisine by Jimmy Schmidt and his protégé, Executive Chef Chris Franz, while taking in the view of the big city skyline & Canada's shore. In the warmer months, the Garden Terrace offers a complete menu and service complemented by river breezes, just steps from the Detroit RiverWalk.
Value: A “Winning” Time Starting Bid: $100
No.42 Florida Vacation Home near Disney
Enjoy a respite from Michigan's winter weather at this lovely 4 Bedroom/2 Bath home located 4 exits from Walt Disney World in Davenport, Florida. Beautifully decorated, this home has a private lanai with pool, grill, 2-car garage, dishwasher, cable TV and air-conditioning. With Queen-size beds in each of the 4 bedrooms it can easily accommodate 8 people plus room for sleeping bags for little ones. The Ridgewood Lakes Golf Community boasts 2 nine-hole courses that "make you feel like you are in a true tropical paradise." It is available for the week of OLGC's mid-winter break (Feb 18th-27th).
Generously donated by OLGC parents, Mike and Kim Cygan.
Value: $2,000 Starting Bid: $400
No. 43. Ray Allen Signed Basketball
Boston Celtics legend and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Ray Allen has signed a basketball just for you! Ray Allen's brilliant shooting has earned him accolades as one of the most accurate three-point and free throw shooters in NBA history. Allen is a ten-time NBA All-Star who in 2011 became the NBA's all-time leader in regular season 3-point field goals made, surpassing Reggie Miller's mark of 2,560. He is also an Olympic gold medalist who played on the U.S. Men's Basketball Team of 2000. Allen has acted in two films, including a co-starring role in He Got Game, the 1998 Spike Lee film. Get Allen's signed ball now!
Value: It is a Slam Dunk Starting Bid: $75
The Tigers are on a roll, and Victor Martínez is leading the way! This four-time All-Star is a Silver Slugger Award winner with a .303 career batting average, 143 home runs, and 741 RBIs (as of Oct 3, 2011) and he is heating up the Tiger roster! Treasure this genuine autographed baseball from the legendary Martínez as you remember the Tigers’ history-making 2011 season.
Value: A Home Run Starting Bid: $100
No. 46 Four Detroit Lions Tickets plus signed team keepsake football
Value: $220 Starting Bid: $150 
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