The 48th Annual Golden Bell Auction
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Leo J. and Mary G. Lucas Quad and Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
960 W. Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95126
Attire
The Golden Bell is a black-tie optional affair.
Registration
Registration is located in the Wrestling & Fitness Center, located next to the parking structure, across from the Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gym. Be sure to stop in to get your seat assignment and pre-register your credit card for easy check out at the end of the night. If you do not receive a welcome text message, you can register your cell phone number with us at registration. Your printed auction catalog will be placed at your table in the gym. The back cover of the catalog acts as your bid paddle for the live auction.
Early Online Bidding
Guests will be using their own smartphones for bidding on silent and premium silent auction items. Guests will receive a text message the week before the Golden Bell to register with our Greater Giving platform, and once guests are registered, you're all set to bid! Bidding will open by Thursday (3/7) morning.
Mass at 4:30 pm
in Leontyne Chapel with Fr. Prietto
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Cocktail Hour at 5:00 pm
in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium and Hall of Honor
Registration is located in the Wrestling & Fitness Center
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Dinner at 7:00 pm
in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
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Live Auction at 8:15 pm
in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
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Live Music by The Speakeasies
Beginning after the Live Auction ends in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
Due to construction on campus, parking is not available on the Hedding St side of campus (see campus map). If parking in the neighborhood, please be sure driveways are not blocked. Parking is also available in the new parking structure located on Stockton Ave at 795 Stockton Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
This year’s menu will be prepared by our own Chef Jeremy Soulia, with assistance from Bellarmine's culinary staff.
Entrée Options
Char-Grilled Angus Filet Mignon
topped with chive butter and a peppercorn demi-glace, white cheddar twice-baked potato, herb roasted asparagus and baby carrots
Char-Grilled Salmon
topped with lemon basil caper butter, white cheddar twice-baked potato, herb roasted asparagus and baby carrots
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Meal
Roasted Bell Pepper
stuffed with zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, and tofu served on a sweet potato mash, herb roasted asparagus and baby carrots
Dessert
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
with a hint of lime on graham cracker crust, served with fresh berries and a raspberry purée
A vegan, gluten-free dessert is available upon request
In order to best serve you at the Golden Bell, we ask that all guests pre-select their entrée choice. If you did not do so when registering, please email Diane Seadler with your entrée selection at dseadler@bcp.org.
