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SPECIAL EVENTS 2016 Annual Dominican Gala The Dominican Gala was held on October 25 in Woodbury, NY at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Over 300 attendees turned out to celebrate honorees Theresa C. Tobin, Veritas Award Recipient; and Dominican Sisters Ann Elizabeth Diliberti, Regina Corde Hockenberry, Loretta Maggio, Jeanne Elaine Matullo, Fran Monuszko, Christine Sammons, Margaret Rose Smyth and Kathleen Somerville, who received the St. Catherine of Siena Award for their work in Social Services. The event raised $202,330 for the Congregation’s Ministry Support Fund. Irish Night 2017 Irish Night is the Congregation’s longest running event, having made its debut back in the 1980’s. Judging by this year’s great turnout, its popularity continues to grow. The event, which took place at St. Brigid’s School in Westbury, NY, grossed $74,992, while 488 attendees enjoyed dancing, live music, wonderful prizes and delicious food. The proceeds help support retired Sisters. Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon 2017 The 16th Annual Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon drew a crowd of 580 to the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY on Friday, June 23rd. The Sisters were joined by Emcee Carol Silva, News 12 Long Island Anchor and Journalist, who welcomed guests to an afternoon of great food, fantastic basket and raffle items, and inspiring words from keynote speaker, S. Honora Nolty, OP. This event, a favorite of our loyal supporters, raised $114,511 towards much-needed renovations and upgrades in Carlin Hall at the Motherhouse in Amityville. SISTERS OF ST. DOMINIC OF AMITYVILLE | 29