Event Details

LOCATION
St. Edward's University Ragsdale Center (Mabee Ballroom)
3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Directions / Map

GALA PARKING
All Gala attendees should click on the link below to register your vehicle BEFORE arriving at St. Edward's. Once you enter your information and the claim code IGNATIUS, click the "Start" button and you will receive confirmation that you have registered for the St. Ignatius 2025 Gala. Vehicle registration for this event allows parking in Standard (Green), Economy (Yellow), and Faculty (Black) Lots.

Register your vehicle here

For reference, here is the St. Edward's University Campus Parking Map

2025 GALA ATTIRE
Cocktail in any and all colors!

SCHEDULE
6:00 Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
6:45 pm Welcome, Blessing & Dinner
7:15 pm Class of 2025 Introduction
7:30 pm Heads or Tails
7:45 pm School Video & Class of 2025 Introduction
8:00 pm Live Auction
8:30 pm Social and Dancing
9:00 pm Silent Auction Closes
9:30 pm Auction Checkout
10:30 pm Gala ends

DINNER MENU
Garden Salad -  Local greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber and champagne vinaigrette (dressing on the side)
Entrée -  Butterflied chicken breast fillet stuffed with Colby Jack cheese, smoked ham, onions and chives and finished with a honey mustard glaze, grilled asparagus and herb roasted potatoes
Vegan Meal - Eggplant charred on the grill, stuffed with a mixture of calabaza, chile roasted potatoes, and wild mushrooms with a creamy macadamia nut dried chile sauce
Dessert - Chocolate Cheesecake or Raspberry Lemon Tart
Coffee service
All Vegan meals and special requests have been turned in to the caterer.  Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate last minute requests.

DRINKS
Beer $5 - Wine $6 - Mixed Drinks $8 (including the evening's specialty cocktail, the Live 512 StarGazer sponsored by Live 512 Real Estate)

Please note the following:
Credit Card only, no cash will be accepted the night of the event
Silent Auction* link will be sent out next week

*All silent and live auction winners will incur an admin fee of 3.5% in addition to their purchase amount.

Thank you Sponsors!

A Starry Night

We are thrilled to announce the Cross & Anchors Gala – A Starry Night, benefiting St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
📍 Location: St. Edward's University
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

For over 80 years, St. Ignatius has been dedicated to educating minds and forming hearts. Our school blends a rigorous curriculum with advanced technology, competitive sports, and enriching extracurricular activities to create a nurturing environment for our students.

This year’s goal: To raise $300,000 to fund essential initiatives, including:

• The annual purchase of new computers and textbooks
• Refreshing our Family Center with exciting upgrades

Join us by purchasing individual tickets, reserving a table of 10, or selecting one of our sponsorship opportunities.

Meal Selection: For ticket or table purchases, please provide your meal option in advance.
Parking Details: Information regarding parking will be shared in February.  

🎥 Don’t miss the 2024 St. I Hope Video! It highlights the incredible things happening at our school and shares a message of hope for the future.

Click below to secure your spot and support our mission. Together, let’s make a difference for our students and community!