23rd Annual Mass & Luncheon

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Mass – 10:00 a.m.

National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
2215 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201

Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.

Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201

A Celebration of Sisterhood & Service

The Angels of Charity Annual Mass & Luncheon is a time to celebrate and recognize the incredible impact the Angels make in the community through service and philanthropy. Enjoy a beautiful morning of prayer, fellowship, and words of inspiration from this year’s dynamic guest speaker, Cathy Musco Garcia-Prats, all while supporting the mission and work of Catholic Charities Dallas. All are welcome to attend, regardless of membership status.

Benefitting Mater Maria

Catholic Charities Dallas’ newest program, Mater Maria, offers housing and case management to pregnant women who find themselves unhoused without any means of support. Rooted in Catholic tradition, Mater Maria welcomes expectant mothers regardless of their marital or socioeconomic status, race, or religion.

All proceeds from the Annual Mass & Luncheon will support the incredible work of Mater Maria.

Catherine (Cathy) Musco Garcia-Prats

Guest Speaker

Catherine (Cathy) Musco Garcia-Prats is a wife and mother, a former first grade teacher, a writer, motivational speaker and publisher, and presently, President of Nativity Academy of Houston. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University New Orleans. She and her husband Joseph, a professor and practicing neonatologist at Baylor College of Medicine, have been married 50 years and are the proud parents of ten sons ranging in age from 48 to 30. They are blessed with 22 grandchildren to date.

Cathy is the author of award-winning Good Sons Don’t Just Happen: Insights on Raising Boys from the Mother of 10 Sons. Cathy and Joseph are co-authors of the bestseller Good Families Don’t Just Happen and Good Marriages Don’t Just Happen. Outside of her writing, motivational speaking, and publishing, Cathy volunteers with her church and in the community. She was a founding member of San Francisco Nativity Academy of Houston, and she presently serves as President of Nativity Academy of Houston, a Pre-K3 through 8th-grade non-tuition, faith-based school in the Gulfton area, which serves exclusively low-income students.

About the Angels of Charity

The Angels of Charity women’s auxiliary improves the lives of others in their community through volunteerism and support, serving the mission and clients of Catholic Charities Dallas. Membership is free and open to all women interested.

– Most Reverend Bishop Edward Burns –

“The Angels of Charity assist in the mission of the Gospel.”

Luncheon Menu

Salad

Butter Lettuce, Frisse, and Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese Crumbles, Crisp Fuji Apples, Dried Cranberries, Orange Segments, and Spiced Pepitas. Served with Herb Vinaigrette Dressing.

Entrée

Herbs de Provence Crusted Chicken Breast served with Potato Pave, Haricot Verts, and Wild Mushroom Ragout. Garnished with Micro Greens and Edible Flowers.

Dessert

Seasonal Fruit Trifle with Coconut Pound Cake, Passion Fruit Cream, and White Chocolate Shavings.

Please contact Kristen Guerra at kguerra@ccdallas.org or 214.296.4258 with any dietary restrictions.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Angels of Charity

Kathy Bedard

Phyllis Jones Conces

Norma Longwell

Michele Stephens

Betty Suellentrop

Angels of Hope

Mary Lynn Bangs and Marguerite Marz

Jean and Rich Fuchs

Angels of Faith

Christ the King Catholic Church

Kara Gehan

Virginia and Stephen LaSala

Vicky Lattner and Megan Martinez

Angels of Light

Mary Manning

Joanie Stephens

The Catholic Foundation

Trudy Wright

Guardian Angels

Gretchen Bowen

Jacqueline Costanza

Laura Curran

Pam and Dan Fete

Lucy Panza

Pam and Greg Polito

Jo and Kevin Sullivan

Mary Terry

Jean White

Virtuous Angel

Kris Kramer

Kathy Muldoon

Kelly Noonan

Questions? Please contact Kristen Guerra at angels@ccdallas.org or 214-296-4258.