The sounds of clinking wine glasses and the chatter of conversation filled Amanda\u2019s Restaurant in Hoboken on June 15 as alumni and friends gathered for one shared reason: to support St. Aedan\u2019s: The Saint Peter\u2019s University Church and Schola, the University\u2019s liturgical choral group.<\/p>\n
That evening, more than 90 people attended the annual wine and dinner pairing fundraiser at Amanda\u2019s, which is owned by Eugene Flinn \u201980 and his wife, Joyce Flinn. Between their shared affinity for the University and the impact Saint Peter\u2019s has and continues to make on Flinn, the couple has made it a tradition for the event to be held at their restaurant each year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled that our annual event at Amanda\u2019s continues to be a great success with an excellent turnout of alumni and friends,\u201d said Gloria Mercurio, executive director of alumni engagement. \u201cWe are grateful for the generosity of our hosts, Eugene and Joyce Flinn.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attendees enjoyed five-course dinner and wine pairing in addition to a silent auction. Folks were then treated to a rendition of \u201cHallelujah\u201d by Director of Liturgical Music Joseph Legaspi and three members of Schola: Katherine Angeles \u201917, Mary Zeoli \u201915 and Amanda DiMauro \u201915. Mike Milano \u201974, \u201991 and Carmel Galasso \u201979 ended the night with the tradition of singing \u201cIo Pavo,\u201d the University\u2019s fight song.<\/p>\n
By the end of the night, more than $17,000 was raised \u2014 all of which will go toward programming and operating costs for St. Aedan\u2019s: The Saint Peter\u2019s University Church in addition to supporting Schola.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis event gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy a delightful evening at a fine restaurant while supporting Saint Peter\u2019s mission and identity,\u201d added Mercurio.<\/p>\n\n\t\t