St. Mary's 2026 Benefit Dinner & Gala
This Year's Theme: Hearts for Blue & Gold. Celebrating the heart of our community where generosity, connection and Falcon spirit shine. Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of St. Mary's School.
Saturday, March 28, 2026Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
Reception begins at 5 p.m. and dinner program begins at 7 p.m.
It will be a night of meaningful impact, connection, and school pride you will not want to miss.
Blue and Gold Attire.
About the Evening
The St. Mary’s Benefit Dinner + Gala is our signature fundraising event of the year. This special evening brings our community together for a night of purpose and celebration. Proceeds from the Gala support the programs and experiences that enrich the lives of our students, strengthen our school and invest in the future of every Falcon.
A highlight of the evening is our Fund-A-Need. This year, we will raise support for enhancements to our field and outdoor spaces, creating vibrant areas where students can learn, play, gather and grow. These spaces are more than fields. They are classrooms, community hubs and places where teamwork, resilience and school spirit take root.
Guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, seated dinner, inspiring program, live and silent auction, and meaningful opportunities to give. Sponsorships and underwriting help make this event possible and together with ticket purchases, auction bids and Fund-A-Need gifts, generate meaningful support for St. Mary’s students.
Together, we celebrate the heart of our community and ensure that the Blue & Gold spirit continues to shine for years to come.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
Sponsorship, Underwriting & Table Opportunities
To view our sponsorship, underwriting and auction opportunities click the button below:
sponsorship, underwriting & Auction opportunities
Host a Table | $4,500
Table sponsorships offer the best guest experience and ensure you and your guests are seated together.
Benefits include:
- Preferred table location
- Reserved dinner table for ten guests
- Premium wine at your table
- Five opportunity drawing tickets
Hosting a table is a wonderful way to gather friends while making a meaningful impact on St. Mary's. To register, click the button below:
Fund-A-Need: Falcon Field & Outdoor Play Spaces
A project that reimagines our field, courts and play areas so every child has a safer, cooler place to move, play and connect.
support fund-A-NeeD: Falcon field & Outdoor play spaces
What's included?
- New Cool Turf with plant-based, eco-friendly infill | Branding opportunity: Falcon head logo at center field
- Root barrier, retrenching and new irrigation
- Electrical and power infrastructure for future lighting and AV
- Sand volleyball court
- ADA-accessible, age-appropriate play structure with new ground cover
- Updated sport court surface
- Official painted track on perimeter of field
- Supporter recognition
To be an early supporter and donate to our Fund-A-Need now, click the button below:
Donate an Auction Item
Our Gala live and silent auctions are a highlight of the evening and an important way we raise funds to support St. Mary’s student programs. We are seeking unique experiences, luxury items, travel packages, entertainment, dining experiences and curated lifestyle offerings that will inspire generous bidding and excitement among our guests.
To submit an auction item, please click the button below to download and submit:
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their leadership and commitment to our school community. Their support helps make this evening and its impact possible.
Visionary Sponsor
Leadership Sponsor
Thank You Erika Brown, Priscilla Colwell and Stephanie Steinhafel for being our Benefit Dinner + Gala Leads this year!
Left to right: Erika Brown, Decor and Ambiance Lead (Alumna ’21, Grade 1, PS); Stephanie Steinhafel, Fundraising Lead (Grade 1, EP); Priscilla Colwell, Marketing and Communications Lead (Grade 4, Grade 3)
Please note that the deadline for sponsorships, tables and donations must be received by
Friday, March 13, 2026.
For additional information, please contact sarah.abuel-saud@smaa.org or (949) 448-9027 x324
Donations of goods or services are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID: # 33-0771131