Defenders' Ball is St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish's annual gala and fundraiser. Parishioners come together to support the parish while having a fun evening. The event includes food, fellowship, music, silent & live auctions, and a fund-a-need that supports a local charity or cause. 

Check back here often to get updates on Defenders' Ball 2022! 

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.
Location: St. Michael School Gym 
Attire: Cocktail attire
Cost: $100 per person through February 11; $125 per person two weeks prior



Chairs: Grant John & Lezlie John 
Vice Chairs: David & Suzy Jolley
Trivia Night Coordinator: Sue Denice
Auction Coordinators: Ana Horbelt & Katie Pitts
School Auction Coordinator: Erin Christensen
Decorations Coordinators: Peggy Bennett and Nayla Eid
Communications Coordinator: Elaina Boudreau
Meal Coordinator: Tracey Lisch
Layout Coordinator: Katie Cowan
Volunteer Coordinator: Kristal Ronnebaum
Staff Contact: Rob Lisch, Parish Administrator

Sponsorship:
Sponsoring Defenders' Ball is a great way to offer support as an individual, family, or corporation. Depending on the sponsorship level, packages include tickets, logo on promotional materials, extra seating, and more. Check back here soon for details or contact Lezlie John or Grant John for more information.

Fund A Need:
Each year, the Defenders’ Ball not only supports our parish and school, but fuels a “Fund-A-Need” program which benefits either special parish projects or organizations outside the parish. In 2022, the Fund-A-Need will benefit EMBRACE KS, a nonprofit that provides children with disabilities an opportunity for Catholic education in their home parish school. 

EMBRACE (Enriching Many By Reaching All in Catholic Education) was opened in 2016 to assist students with special needs in Catholic schools in Kansas. EMBRACE was conceived in 2005 by a group of dedicated, prayerful, and concerned parents of children with special needs, yearning for the opportunity for inclusion of their children in a Catholic school environment. EMBRACE’s goal is to support a learning environment within Catholic schools, which embraces every child for their unique God-given abilities and provides the Catholic education necessary to achieve their fullest potential and become the person God made them to be. 

Our parish is excited to support EMBRACE…a cause near and dear to so many in our parish.

www.embraceks.org