There was a special angel among us whose generosity and inspiration was shared with more than 220 Nativity friends and supporters at our 4th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala on November 14, 2015. The Nativity community was honored to salute the school’s angel and champion, Sr. Stella Maria Enright, DMJ, who was presented with the Beacon of Hope award by Principal, Antonio Felix (pictured). Mr. Felix’s inspiring remarks highlighted the selfless support of education, community and charities, including Nativity, where Sr. Stella serves on the board. The inspiring evening also featured a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joe Sartoris, Rev. Ever Quintero, Rev. Fredy Rosales, Rev. Lawrence Seyer, Deacon Danny Amos and the Nativity Student Choir. The Student Choir also performed their rendition of “Angels Among Us”, which underscored the feelings of everyone in the room, who were also uplifted by the remarks of the event’s MC, Danny Amos. The event raised more than $60,000 to support tuition assistance.
Honoree Sr. Stella Maria Enright, DMJ
Principal Antonio Felix presents flowers to Sr. Stella.
Thank you to those who made this incredible night possible:
Event Sponsors
Bali Construction
Emerald Island Casino
Jill Buyan
Greg and Terry Curtin
Kevin and Lily Crummy
Adam and Kathleen Duncan
Specialty Family Foundation
Mary Hernandez, Citizens Business Bank
Rev. Ever Quintero
Kevin and Shannon Keane
Rick and Katie Lewis
Murray and MaryAnn McQueen
Anthony and Alice PalermoBishop Joe Sartoris
Chris and Anne Marie Sciblli
Colin and Jacqueline Shepherd
Roland and Allyson Simpson
St. Paul the Apostle School
Scott and Melinda Tamkin
Sponsor-A-Student Program
Van Anderson
Jill Buyan
Susan Damski
Joanne Goeppner
Christine Lynch
John Woravka Family Foundation for Children
Event Donors
Saul and Susan Armendariz
Keith Blackwell
Howard & Julie Chait
Becky Clements
Ronald & Evelyn Crimins
Daughters of Mary and Joseph
Denise DeSantis
Deb Estes
Mr. Irineo Estrada
Felesina Family
Juan Felix
Francis Fuerstenberg
Phil & Brenda Hanna
Paul Hernandez
Irma Janosik
Linda Johnson
John T. Kite
Peter Lescord
Veronica McBeth
Patricia McVerry & Roger Halfhide
H. Meany
James & Jeanette Ober
Mary Parker
Deep Paul
Catherine Reeves
Tania Sauro
Richard Schiada
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Mrs. Lee Thompson
Kathleen Waters
Barbara Welsh
Brian and Amy Whitney
Program Supporters
Tom & Diana Carmichael
Engs Family
Michael & Janet Feeley
Jennifer Caspar, Eric’s Kids Fund
Felesina Family
Holy Trinity School, San Pedro
Kotzman Family
O’Callahan Family
O’Malley Family
Plumb Family
Policella Family, Valet Parking Service
Pregler Family
St. Paul the Apostle School
Barbera Thornhill
Joe & Denise Traboulsi
Andrew Valdivia and Carol Weinshenker
Waters Family
Live Auction Donors
Pat and Madeleine Modugno
Silent Auction Donors
Alicia Maher
Allyson Simpson
Antonio Felix
Billy and Patti Hunter
Cam Newton
Christopher Moghaddum
Citizens Business Bank
Core Power Yoga
Elaine Quadra
Exit 131 Productions
Hugo’s Restaurant
In-N-Out Burger Co.
Jackie & Mike Brooks
Jan Skibinski
Jill McMillan
John & Robin Troglauer
John O’Groats
Kathleen Felesina
Kirt Danner
Kristi Harris Sales, Inc.
Lawrey’s Restaurant
Megan Costic
Melanie Meyer-Whalley
Paula Sabourin
Restoration Hardware
Saul & Susan Armendariz
The Broad Museum
Tommy’s Hamburgers
USC Caruso Catholic Center
Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Special thanks to…..
Antonio Felix, Principal
Bishop Joe Sartoris, Nativity Board of Director
Rev. Ever Quintero, Pastor, Nativity Church
Rev. Fredy Rosales, Nativity Church
Rev. Lawrence Seyer, Pastor, Our Savior Parish
Paul Pesqueira, Deacon, Our Savior Parish
Danny Amos, Master of Ceremonies/Deacon, St. Paul the Apostle
Rose Ramirez, USC Caruso Catholic Center, Donor Relations
Ms. Megan Kinsella & Mrs. Susanna Guillen, Choir Directors
Nativity Student Choir
Suzanne Edwards, Pianists
Ruth Drizen-Dohs, DDCC, Inc.
Shannon Lockwood, Graphic Designer, DDCC, Inc.
Lucchese Family, Lucchese Deli and Catering
AAA Rents and Events
Tony Ward, PRG Lighting and Staging
Villar Family, Mojo Photo Booth
Elaine Quadra, Floral Designer/Photographer
Bessie Politis, Quality and Regulatory Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company
Michele Caputo, District Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks Volunteers
USC Student Volunteers
St. Paul of the Apostle Student Volunteers
Event Leadership Team
Susan Armendariz
Debbie Blu
Jackie Brooks
Alice Palermo
Elaine Quadra
Jaime Taricani
Mark Taricani
John Troglauer
Robin Troglauer
Margaret Warfield
