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✦ Save the date · Second annual gala ✦

Under the Stars

A Gala for Married Couples

Saturday, May 8, 2027Serra House of Formation · 12716 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace

An unforgettable evening celebrating love, marriage, and the beautiful promise of a lifetime together.

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Under the Stars · May 2, 2026

Some husbands thought they were headed to the casino.

Last May, many wives brought their husbands on a surprise date. A few of the men told me later they were sure the night was ending at Yaamava’. Then the car turned toward a seminary at the foot of Blue Mountain, and they wondered where on earth they were going.

What they found was our courtyard, transformed: string lights overhead, candles on every table, and each table set for one couple. Couples came from Murrieta, Hemet, Riverside and San Bernardino. Some danced, some sat holding hands, and some shed tears of joy. The Spirit of God was at work in all of it.

Every seat was taken. This year we’re doing it again, and I would love for you to be there.

Fr. Hau VuDirector, Office of Vocations

3–60years of marriage in one courtyard
1couple at every candlelit table
4stations of renewal last year
The Serra House courtyard set with candlelit tables under string lights, Blue Mountain behind
The courtyard at golden hour
A husband and wife kneeling together before stained glass to renew their vows
Renewing vows in the chapel
A husband and wife laughing as they dance beneath string lights
And then, the dancing
A romantic evening awaits

Watch the night unfold.

Keep scrolling. The sky darkens and the stars come out, the way they will on May 8.

  1. I · Arrive

    The lights come on

    Step through the gates of Serra House into a courtyard glowing with string lights and candlelight, set apart for husbands and wives.

    Candlelit tables in the Serra House courtyard
  2. II · Dine

    An elegant dinner

    Sit down together to an elegant dinner, with the evening ahead of you and nowhere else to be.

    A candlelit table for two with a red rose and a sealed note
  3. III · Listen

    A romantic trio

    Live music from a romantic trio creates the perfect atmosphere for love and connection.

    A string trio playing on candlelit chapel steps at dusk
  4. IV · Dance

    Dance under the stars

    Then get ready to dance under the stars with the lively sounds of the Soto Band.

    Couples dancing beneath string lights and stars as a band plays
Before you register

Name your star.

“He numbers the stars, and gives to all of them their names.”Psalm 147:4

Add your names and the year you were married, and watch your star take its place in the sky.

Your star stays on this device. Nothing here is sent to us.

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Last year, every seat was taken

Be the first to know when registration opens.

The registration date and more details are coming soon. Leave your email and we’ll let you know as soon as seats open.

We’ll only use this to tell you about Under the Stars 2027.

Questions? Call Sandra Burroughs at (951) 538-4474

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Questions couples ask

Who is the gala for?

Married couples, in every season of marriage. Last year’s couples had been married anywhere from three years to sixty.

When and where is it?

Saturday, May 8, 2027, at Serra House of Formation, 12716 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace, CA 92313. The start time will be announced with registration.

When does registration open?

The opening date is coming soon. Last year every seat was taken, so leave your email and we’ll tell you as soon as it opens.

What happens during the evening?

An elegant dinner with a romantic trio, then dancing under the stars with the Soto Band. More details are on the way.

Who can I contact for more information?

Contact Sandra Burroughs at (951) 538-4474. She’s happy to answer your questions about the gala.

Saturday · May 8 · 2027

We look forward to celebrating with you.

Celebrate love. Rekindle romance. Create beautiful memories together.

For more information, contact Sandra Burroughs · (951) 538-4474

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