59th Annual CP Party a Huge Success!

The 59th Annual CP Christmas Party was held on Sunday, December 7th, and thanks to your generous donations, WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!  For the third year in a row, we had over 300 attendees at the party.  Gifts were given to 90 children this year, lunch was served, there was face painting, balloon art, crafts, model train displays, a variety of music (including DJ Tim Yokiel '78), and of course Santa (Dave Mordarski '65) Mrs. Claus (Sharon Mordarski), the Grinch (Dave Mordarski '92) and Mary Lou Who!

A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the 2025 CP party!  Over 50 alumni and friends supported the party financially.  We were able to raise about $10,500, just over our goal of $10,000, in cash donations this year!  This covered all of our 2025 costs, and will ensure that the party will continue on to next year!    

Alumni and friends of Chanel also attended the party, as 70 volunteers helped set-up and/or work at the party at Padua High School (party host for the 10th year!). The support of our alumni and friends of St. Peter Chanel is incredible and a testament to the spirit of our beloved high school.  Again, thank you to everyone who helped out in any way.  Below are a couple of the thank you notes from families after Sunday's party:

"Thank you so much for providing this event. We don't get to go many places because of my daughter's complex care and my son's sensory needs and dietary issues. They both had fun. Usually when we go to an event my son is ready to leave within the first 30 minutes and he stayed for two hours and didn't want to leave. This was a win for my family!"

"This is the 2nd year we have been a part of this Christmas Party. The entire Chanel Foundation has been extremely understanding, accommodating, and generous...I will say that the favorites this year among my children were the face painting(absolutely amazing details), the balloon artist(great variety), the gifts, and of course Jonathan's favorite The GRINCH!!!  As the parents, our favorites were the Santa & Mrs. Clause, the student hosts & volunteers (always engaging with the kiddos & making them smile), and the music!  Overall, this event is our family's absolute favorite of the entire year! Thank you for including us & making us feel so special! May you all have a very Merry Christmas! "

God Bless you for sharing and caring, and for seeking what is above!  

Alan Baucco, CP Party Chairperson
Sam Fiorentino, St. Peter Chanel Foundation Executive Director