Step back in time as you enter the home of the leader of the Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra himself! Entertainer Frank DiSalvo will croon Sinatra's classic hits as you enjoy dinner under the stars and take in Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate, designed by E. Stewart Williams. You are now part of the jet set and Palm Springs elite, just for tonight, a night you will never forget!

Feel good about this indulgence, as proceeds benefit the St. Theresa Catholic Church 135 Ministry established to raise funds for the preservation and restoration of this desert Modern gem. Heralded as one of William F. Cody's most influential designs, it was completed in 1968, and time has taken its toll. Your attendance will help preserve this award-winning Cody masterpiece.

St. Theresa Catholic Church was built on land that was a former World War II airfield, and the church was completed in 1968 and dedicated on Thanksgiving day. As a devout Catholic and the parish of his family, this award-winning project was very personal for this renowned architect. He created a master plan for the complex in 1963, which included the church, convent, school, and rectory. Only two of these projects were completed. The convent, of which Bob and Dolores Hope were the major donors, was completed in 1965. After a few design options were considered, the design plan for the church was chosen, and work began. Throughout the project, he guided the collaboration with artists and craftspeople who could realize his total design plan. Divinely inspired, Cody was highly encouraged by the Second Vatican Council of 1962–65 with its implications for buildings, art, and furnishings. Interpreting their call for their parishioners to be “fully conscious and active participants” to mean that the congregation should be as close to the altar as possible strongly influenced his design. Their support for modern art in the Church was also something Cody fully embraced. Cody's design created a Modern vision for the parishioners of St. Theresa Church, and it remains a prized masterpiece of Cody's legacy.

This event is presented by the St. Theresa 135 Ministry, which was formed by a group of concerned parishioners focused on Preservation and Restoration of the parish's buildings and grounds. Sponsors include Tom & Pat Oldenburg, Judith Fabian, Ross Willour, Lori Scharf, Marge Shillington, Barbara Amsbury, Allen Gribnau, Knights of Columbus, LaSalle Electric, CESG, Ernesto Rosales Funeral/Cemetery Services, and Wiefels Cremation & Funeral Services. All proceeds will be used to ensure the longevity and integrity of the William F. Cody-designed church.

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