The 49th Annual Golden Bell Auction
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Leo J. and Mary G. Lucas Quad and Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
960 W. Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95126
Attire
The Golden Bell is a black-tie optional affair.
Registration
Registration is located in the Wrestling & Fitness Center, located next to the parking structure, across from the Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gym. Be sure to stop in to get your seat assignment and pre-register your credit card for easy check out at the end of the night. If you do not receive a welcome text message, you can register your cell phone number with us at registration. Your printed auction catalog will be placed at your table in the gym. The back cover of the catalog acts as your bid paddle for the live auction.
Early Online Bidding
Guests will be using their own smartphones for bidding on silent and premium silent auction items. Guests will receive a text message the week before the Golden Bell to register with our Greater Giving platform, and once guests are registered, you're all set to bid! Bidding will open by Thursday (3/6) morning.
Mass at 4:30 pm
in Leontyne Chapel
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Cocktail Hour at 5:00 pm
in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium and Hall of Honor
Registration is located in the Wrestling & Fitness Center
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Dinner at 7:00 pm
in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
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Live Auction at 8:15 pm
in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
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Live Music by The Speakeasies
Beginning after the Live Auction ends in Patrick Wayne Valley Memorial Gymnasium
We recommend parking in the parking structure on Stockton Ave (740 Emory St, San Jose, CA 95126.) If parking in the neighborhood, please pay attention to posted parking restrictions and be sure driveways are not blocked.
This year’s menu will be prepared by our own Chef Jeremy Soulia, with assistance from Bellarmine's culinary staff.
Entrée Options
Braised Short Rib
topped with a chianti wine demi-glace, served with a white cheddar twice-baked potato and herb roasted asparagus, baby carrots, and golden beets
or
Char-Grilled Salmon
topped with a lemon herb butter, served with a shallot vegetable risotto and herb roasted asparagus, baby carrots, and golden beets
This entrée is gluten-free.
or
Vegetable Shepherd's Pie
filled with peas, parsnips, rutabagas, mushrooms, squash, and spinach, topped with whipped herb potatoes, served with herb roasted asparagus, baby carrots, and golden beets
This entrée is vegan and gluten-free.
Dessert
Tiramisu
espresso-soaked lady_ngers layered with rich mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder
A vegan, gluten-free dessert is available upon request
In order to best serve you at the Golden Bell, we ask that all guests pre-select their entrée choice. If you did not do so when registering, please email Diane Seadler with your entrée selection at dseadler@bcp.org.
