For almost four decades, St. Mary’s School has hosted an Annual Auction. This yearly event has become a mainstay of the social calendar of the Rogue Valley, raising significant funds through the generosity of donors, bidders and supporters.

The funds raised by the Auction support the myriad enhancements that elevate and distinguish our educational program from any other in southern Oregon. For this event, the entire St. Mary’s community bands together to offer time, talent, and treasure, and in the process, friendships are made and relationships established that last a lifetime.

The 2009 Gala Auction last April brought record-breaking attendance to the Rogue Valley Country Club. Almost 300 enthusiastic bidders traveled to 'Casablanca', and spent the night at Rick's Cafe Americain. The mood was festive yet focused on the purpose of the evening - to support St. Mary's and its mission. That upbeat mood, the fabulous items for bid, a ballroom that transported guests to a glamorously dangerous scene from the past, and excellent cuisine with an exotic Moroccon flavor all combined to create what some referred to for weeks afterwards as "the party of the year"!

There are many ways in which you can be part of the success of our next Auction. Visit this page frequently for updates on the Auction Calendar, the Theme of the Event, messages from the Auction Co-Chairs and the Director of Advancement, the list of what's up for bid, and event-related meetings, work days, and parties. Volunteer and attend - and don't miss the next 'party of the year', to be held on April 24th and May 1st, 2010!