AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FR. DAVID CONVERTINO, OFM,

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, “NIGHT OF STARS”:

The COVID Pandemic has caused pain, loss, and major disruption in all our lives. As Franciscans, we responded immediately by establishing our Franciscan Relief Fund and have successfully fed over 6,000 families over the past 12 months. This ministry, as well as the numerous others that serve over two million people a year who ask for our help is only possible because of your generosity and support.

One of the ways you have supported the Friars is through our fundraising event, “Night of Stars,” which was scheduled to take place on Monday, September 27^th. However, at this time, out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone “Night of Stars” until Monday, March 21, 2022.

After consultation with advisors, and closely following the recommendation of the CDC and advice of New York City health experts, I believe it best to postpone our gathering to a time when we can all truly feel safe and comfortable to gather as a group and enjoy the talent of Broadway at tables with our friends and Friars. While the Friars were extremely excited to celebrate Broadway, some of the new COVID regulations would impede our celebration and the manner and spirit we felt the event should convey. I am confident, with my brother Friars, that this is the right decision to protect your health and security.

Over the next few days, we will be issuing full refunds.  Below are the options we would like to provide for you in order to accomplish this.

While we make plans to reschedule our event for March 21, 2022, we want to thank you for your continued support of the Friars and our work. It is because of you that we can help all those who come to our doors each year for the basic necessities in life.

We depend on you - because they depend on us -  and you have never let us down.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to coming together on March 21, 2022, to make up for all the time we have missed over the past two years. In the meantime, please know that the Friars are praying for you and the health and safety of your loved ones.

Remember – Save this Date – Monday night, March 21, 2022 – The Best Is Yet To Come!

REFUND OPTIONS
If you have purchased a ticket, sponsorship, or donated to “Night of Stars,” please send an email to FrDavid@FriarWorks.org or call (646) 564-3841 with the option of your choice:

• I/we would still like to offer my ticket or sponsorship gift as a donation to help continue the work of the Friars.
  
  
• I/we would like the Friars to issue me a full refund of my gift (tickets and/or sponsorship) either by credit card or check.

• I/we would like our donation to be used to reserve a ticket(s) for the Monday night, March 21^st performance.
  
  
• If there is another option you would like to propose, please feel free to contact Danny Gorman at (646) 564-3841

Thank you for your understanding and support of the Friars and our work.

May the Lord give you peace,

Fr. David Convertino, OFM
Executive Director
HNP Office of Development - “Night of Stars