(updated 2/21/26)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory - 2026 Gala
We are delighted to announce the 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the historic IES (Portuguese) Hall, 1401 E. Santa Clara Street in San Jose (right next to Five Wounds Church).
Last year’s Gala was a tremendous success, and we can’t wait to come together again—friends, families, and our entire Oratory community—to support our shared dream of establishing a permanent home in Silicon Valley. A dedicated space will allow us to deepen our Catholic roots and create a spiritual home for our children, grandchildren, and future generations.
We look forward to celebrating, planning, and building the future with you!
The evening will feature dancing, a live auction, raffles, and door prizes, along with a professionally catered dinner by Haute Cuisine. Click HERE to view the dinner menu.
To purchase tickets on Zeffy click HERE.
*Please note: the optional "tip" added at checkout is not required and does not benefit the Oratory. Any amount added beyond the ticket price goes directly to Zeffy, not to the Oratory. If you would like to make an additional donation to the Oratory, please specify that amount in the "Add a donation for the Institute of Christ the King" field when purchasing your ticket.
Sponsorship Program
Please consider supporting the IHM Oratory by sponsoring a specific element of the Gala to help offset costs or consider being a partner in our mission to acquire a permanent church home by sponsoring at the Cornerstone, Pillar of the Church, Sacred Tradition or Apostolic sponsor levels. If you have items you’d like to donate to help create a beautiful basket, or a vacation property or business that could offer a service that would make a great live auction prize, please contact Mary Ann Shapiro at
Click HERE to donate.
Thank you for your support!
Dinner Menu
The meal for this year's Gala will be professionally catered by Haute Cuisine, awarded "Best Caterer in Sunnyvale, CA - 2025!"
2025 Gala Highlights
Fundraising Dinner Gala 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:30-10pm Business Sponsors: LINK
Photos from 2025 Fundraising Dinner Gala...LINK
Video...
The Gala fundraiser is to help us find a permanent home. Please consider contributing financially by clicking on DONATE. May God bless your generosity!