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St. Mary's Benefactors Supported with All of Their Heart The second Annual Big Heart Gala, held on February 27th, was a huge success. The even raised over $32,000 in support of St. Mary's School. The event not only celebrated all that a St. Mary's Catholic Education provides, but also remembered Rev. Paul Bondi(January 21, 1921- February 27, 2009), who was a pillar of faith to his family and the Ballston Spa community and the pastor of St. Mary's Church for more than two decades. Father Bondi was tirelessly devoted to the advancement of Catholic education and especially to providing a secure future for St. Mary's School. The event was held at the Hall of Springs and was nothing less than spectacular. Fine dining, dancing to music by Body and Soul, conversation with friends and of course bidding fun was had by all. Ballston Spa businesses and other area business owners generously donated an abundance of items for the silent auction and raffle basket. The school was overwhelmed with their generosity. Many guests won gift certificates to area businesses, which will help advertise and grow the customer base for local businesses. St. Mary's School especially thanks its sponsors, including Rensselaer Honda, Planet Beach, The Hall of Springs, Adirondack Mechanical Services, Frank Adams Jewelers, Pompa Brothers Stone and Gravel, Armer Funeral Home, Saratoga Community Credit Union, La Torre Orthopedic Laboratory, The PressRoom, Constructive Copy, Jill Fahey Marketing Communications and the Ares and Donovan families. Thank you to all who supported the event which helps to make a St. Mary's Education possible. Mark your calendar for the same weekend next year!
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