Honorees: The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Chairs: Gina and Dr. Devinder Bhatia         Fat Tuesday, February 12, 2013, is the night for A Mardi Gras Tradition, the 63rd annual University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Gala at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston. The Annual Mardi Gras Gala is the University’s premier scholarship fundraising event. The University is committed to providing students with a religious and ethical values-based education and ensuring it is within reach. Many students would be unable to attend the University without the more than $11.6 million in scholarships and grants that are awarded annually. This year we proudly honor the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. Sister Paula Jean Miller, FSE, founder and director of the UST Catholic Studies Program, Sister Mary Roberta Connors, FSE, Pastoral Care Coordinator of Campus Ministry, and Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE, Chair of Environmental Studies, are major contributors to UST’s drive for excellence in higher education. Sister Veronica Schueler, FSE, is a practicing attorney and uses her skills to resolve immigration issues for Catholic Charities. All of the Sisters participated in establishing Augustine Without Walls, a program that encourages students to integrate faith, academics, and life. Thank you in advance for showing your support by completing the attached reservation form and returning it to the addressed listed. Table and individual ticket prices: UNDERWRITER $100,000 • One table of 12 • Premier seating at the Mardi Gras Gala • Premium wine and private wait staff at the Mardi Gras Gala • Complimentary and Priority valet parking at the Mardi Gras Gala for table host and guests • Recognition in event publicity BENEFACTOR $50,000 • One table of 12 • Priority seating at the Mardi Gras Gala • Premium wine and private wait staff at the Mardi Gras Gala • Complimentary and Priority valet parking at the Mardi Gras Gala for table host • Recognition in event publicity SPONSOR $25,000 • One table of 10 • Prominent seating at the Mardi Gras Gala • Premium wine and private wait staff at the Mardi Gras Gala • Complimentary and Priority valet parking at the Mardi Gras Gala for table host • Recognition in event publicity PATRON $10,000 • One table of 10 and preferred seating at the Mardi Gras Gala • Recognition in event publicity SUPPORTER $5,000 • One table of ten at the Mardi Gras Gala • Recognition in event publicity SPONSORED TICKET $1,000 • One ticket in preferred seating at the Mardi Gras Gala • Recognition in event publicity INDIVIDUAL TICKET $500 For more information and to reserve a table please contact, Laura S. Dozier, Director of Advancement Projects, at 713-525-3118.   Individual Ticket 524.95