What is this Gala MD24 for? Its sole purpose is to raise fund to offset the cost of organizing Marian Days 2024 event. It is also an opportunity for anyone who wants to participate to help out Marian Days 2024 event.
How much does it cost to attend this Gala? The Gala is by invitation only. It does not cost anything to participate. We do accept donations in any amount.
I’m invited but I can’t go to the Gala. Can I help in some other way? Yes. If you would like to offer monetary donation, you may click on this link and select Marian Days ’24 as your choice of donation If you would like to volunteer and have a special skill you may email info@melavangoc.com. Please provide a cell phone number so we can call or text you back. If you would like to underwrite the cost of some items needed for Marian Days event, here is a list. Please email this form back.
I’m invited but I don’t know how to RSVP to attend Please call 888-290-9192 or email us at info@melavangoc.com with your name, # of people, phone number where we can text, and group name if applicable.
What donation opportunity would I miss out if I don’t attend the Gala? We are excited to offer an opportunity to purchase the very statue of our Lady of La Vang for the float, used at the procession. This statue will have the donor’s name engraved on the base. Guest must attend the Gala to participate in this opportunity.
Raffle Tickets
Where can I buy the Raffle tickets? Please go to your home parish or stop by Christ Cathedral Parish office in the Tower of Hope Please call 888-290-9192 Please email info@melavangoc.com
How does your 20% raffle rebate work? Each participating parish receive the raffle tickets to sell on behalf of Marian Days 2024. All sale proceeds will be split up 80/20 where 20% will stay at their selling parish and 80% will be returned to Marian Days 2024 fund. The prizes and ticket values have no effect by this rebate. The 20% rebate does not apply to individual sales. It is only offered to the parish office.
Our parish has not responded to Fr. Bao Thai’s letter to participate. Is it too late? Parishes can still participate before July 5th. Please contact your Pastor, Office Manager or email us: info@melavangoc.com with the subject line: Raffle Rebate Participation {parish name}
If the parish needs more raffle tickets to sell, where do they get them? Father Bao Thai has sent a letter to parish’s pastor with contact information. Please refer to that letter for all parish’s requests. Send an email to info@melavangoc.com with the subject line: More Raffle Tickets for {parish name}.
How much is a raffle tickets and what are the prizes? The raffle is sold at $5/each and $20/a book of 5. The prizes are: Grand Prize – $50,000. First Prize – $10,000. Second Prize – $5,000. Third Prize – $2,500 and 5 Consolation Prizes – $500 each.
All activities during Marian Days such as Workshop, Entertainment programs are free admission. There is no need to register as it is first-come, first-serve.
2. To properly prepare for mass, adoration, confession and other ministries, all Clergy, Religious Order and Deacon are asked to register to attend our event..
We will have many food and drink booths along with gift shops for your purchasing convenience.
In addition, there will be vocation booths and other Catholic Ministry booths where you can get more details directly from these organizations.
