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Harvest Ball
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The 18th Harvest Ball will be hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring Street in Portland.Enjoy an evening of dining and dancing to the music of the Jim Ciampi Band. Browse our silent auction tables, which will feature dozens of items from gift certificates to jewelry to books and more.The ball, the largest social event put on by the Diocese of Portland, is a fundraiser for Harvest magazine, the official publication of the diocese. Harvest seeks to spread the message of God's love and mercy and support and uplift the many ministries and programs of the Church that serve communities and people of all ages throughout the state of Maine.In 2025, the ball was attended by more than 400 people, and we hope you consider joining us to make the 18th Harvest Ball just as successful.Tickets for the ball are $85 per person.
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- Salmon with Dijon cream sauce, served with quinoa pilaf and sesame green beans
- Peach and green chili glazed chicken thighs served with roasted fingerling potatoes and honey harissa carrots.
- Stuffed seasonal squash with Canadian black rice (Vegan)
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If you would like to consider becoming a sponsor or donating to our silent auction, we would love to hear from you. Please call 207-773-6471 and ask for Molly or Lois.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Harvest Ball through the years!
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Harvest Ball Sponsors
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Thank you to our sponsors for their support of the Diocese of Portland's 18th Harvest Ball, which will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. We greatly appreciate your support.
Sponsorships are available at several levels. If you are interested in becoming a Harvest Ball sponsor, please contact Molly DiLorenzo or Lois Czerniak at 207-773-6471.Platinum PartnerS
Covenant Health
DBH Management, Inc.
LaBree's Bakery
Malone Commercial BrokersGold PartnerS
Bangor Saving Bank
Catholic Foundation of Maine
Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Homes
Corebridge Financial Services
Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home
Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow, LLP
Saint Joseph's College of MaineSilver Partners
Atlantic Oceanside
Baker, Newman, Noyes
Drummond Woodsum
eCatholic
F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co.
FAITH Catholic
Hebert Construction
Len Libby Candies
OODA Parking Solutions
Pape Chevrolet
VotaCall
Wellington ManagementBronze Partners
Capozza Floor Covering Center
ChappyWrap
Cindy Russell Photography
Collette Monuments, Inc.
Darling's
HM Payson
Nappi Distributors
Robinson, Kriger, & McCallum
Rowe Westbrook
Spinnaker Trust
Steve Smith Trial Lawyers
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Silent Auction
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The 18th Harvest Ball will feature a silent auction with some fun and fantastic items. Browse now. Bid later! Thank you to the many individuals and businesses who donated items. We appreciate your support!
Apparel and jewelry- Angel Diamond Pendant Necklace
- Cross with Heart Pendant Necklace
- Hadley Wren Insect Shield Scarf
- Saffa Shell & Silk Bead Necklace
Art and photography- Cardinal Oil Pastel by Father Paul Plante
- Footprints Framed Calligraphy - Donated by Christine Pitteroff
- Madonna and Child Pencil Sketch - Donated by Father Antony Alexander Maria Doss, HGN
- Sugarbush, Vermont, Print - Donated by Friend of Harvest magazine
Dining- DaVinci's Italian Eatery Gift Card - Donated by DaVinci's Italian Eatery
- Flours & Blooms Cupcakes - Donated by Audrey Lofgren
- Harvest Basket of Homemade Pickles & Jam - Donated by Bette DiAngelo
- Hungarian Strudel - Baked and Donated by Fr. Louis Phillips
- Leonardo's Pizza Gift Card - Donated by Leonardo's Pizza
- Monte's Fine Foods Gift Cards - Donated by Monte's Fine Foods
- Traditional English Fruitcakes - Donated by Transfiguration Hermitage
- Trilogy of Fruit Pies - Baked and Donated by Phil Lizotte
- Valcourt - Skehan Wine - Donated by Scott & Michelle Valcourt
Entertainment & Sports- Allagash Brewing Co. Gift Basket - Donated by Allagash Brewing Co.
- Cornhole Set - Handcrafted by DICON
- James Nelson Books - Donated by James Nelson
- Jigsaw Puzzles
- Portland Sea Dogs Tickets - Donated by Portland Sea Dogs
- Purpoodock Club Round of Golf for Four - Donatedby Purpoodock Golf Club
Home and Garden- AeroGarden
- Automatic Stirrer
- Handmade Floral Tissue Box and Coordinating Floral Arrangement
- Longfellow's Greenhouses Gift Card - Donated by Longfellow's Greenhouses
- Mini Crockpot
- Picnic Table - Handcrafted by DICON
Travel- Inn of Acadia Two-Night Stay - Donated by Inn of Acadia
- Holiday Inn By the Bay Two-Night Stay - Donated by the Holiday Inn By the Bay.
- Limitless Portable Charger
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