Welcome to the latest edition of The Heavenly Express, the official newsletter for the Archangels Men’s Network of Catholic Charities Dallas. Here you will find the latest highlights, what’s to come, and general auxiliary group reminders.

The goal of the Archangels Men’s Network is to be the extra hands, voice, and leadership as needed to promote and provide support to Catholic Charities Dallas in its service to those in need in the Diocese of Dallas.

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2024-25 President, Mark Koch with 2025-26 President, Keith Hatzmann

Looking Back

Changing of the Guard

As we prepare for new year in September, meet our new President of the Archangels, Keith Hatzmann! He succeeds Mark Koch, who has led us with grace and tenacity over the past two years, yielding incredible results. Mark will continue to serve the Archangels as a member of the Archangel Board. Keith will be assisted by Rick Donnelli, as our newly elected Vice President, and Pete Rickert will continue for another term as Secretary. Thank you, Mark, for your dedication and inspiring leadership!

4th Annual Archangels Cup – May 2025

4th Annual Archangels Cup

Our 4th Annual Archangel Ryder Cup Invitational not only sold out, but surpassed last year’s tournament in terms of funds raised! Because of the Archangel generosity these past four years, over 350,000 nourishing meals have been provided to families in need throughout North Texas. We are looking forward to an even better tournament in 2026.

Archangel Service Project – February 2025

Making a Difference at the Cardinal Farrell Community Center

We completed our first volunteer project of the new year: repairing and renovating the Santa Clara Campus, which is being repurposed to provide extended services to the local community in West Dallas.

The Archangels as well as the Ursuline Dads’ Club and their daughters contributed two weekends to help prepare the Santa Clara Campus. Thank you to all who contributed their time and service! We look forward to our next project. More details coming soon.

Breakfast with the Bishop – October 2024

Looking Ahead

14th Annual Breakfast with the Bishop

Thursday, October 30 | St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center

Join us for the 14th Annual Breakfast with the Bishop on Thursday, October 30!

The annual Breakfast with the Bishop is one of the many ways we Archangels support Catholic Charities Dallas. Come enjoy a morning of fellowship and inspiration in support of CCD’s Hunger Services mission, which provides meals to hundreds of thousands of North Texans each year. This year’s event will include breakfast, time for socialization, and remarks from Bishop Edward J. Burns, CCD leadership, and keynote speaker, Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster.

For more information or to purchase sponsorships and tickets, please visit ccdallas.org/breakfast

Bishop’s Gala – January 2025

28th Annual Bishop’s Gala

The Bishop’s Gala 2025 kicked off the new year for Catholic Charities with record-breaking attendance numbers as well as funds raised for all the missions of Catholic Charities. It was a great night of giving and fun with a live performance by The Beach Boys finishing off the night.

Don’t miss the 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala on January 17, 2026! Kool & the Gang will carry on the party, so please reserve your sponsorships and tickets now. It will be a great night to celebrate CCD, visit with old friends, make new ones, and do some good at the same time. Volunteer opportunities will be available within the next few months. Visit ccdallas.org/gala to purchase your sponsorships and tickets today.

Highlights to look forward to

As Archangels, we love the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others through service and philanthropy. Please consider taking advantage of one or all of the following opportunities to support CCD:

  • Tuesday, August 12: Archangel Board Meeting | St. Jude Park Central (members welcome) | 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, September 9: Archangel Board Meeting | St. Jude Park Central (members welcome) | 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, September 23: Happy Hour Social | Odd Muse Brewing Co. | 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 14: Archangel Board Meeting | St. Jude Park Central (members welcome) | 7:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, October 30: 14th Annual Breakfast with the Bishop | St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center | 7:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 11: Archangel Board Meeting | St. Jude Park Central (members welcome) | 7:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 13: 24th Annual Hope for the Holidays | Jackson Walker Dallas | 6:00 p.m.

Stay connected!

We need your help and continued participation to continue the work of Catholic Charities. Please make sure you have registered and your information is up to date. You can do so by clicking the button below.

If you would like to serve on the Archangel Board or various committees, please contact us by emailing info@ccdallas.org. We also invite you to attend one of our Archangel Happy Hours or other upcoming events (listed above) and meet your fellow Archangels.

We would love to hear more about what you are interested in and how you would like to participate. You can reach us by emailing info@ccdallas.org.

Thank you all for your support, prayers, and good thoughts. Together, we help make our part of God’s planet a little better for those in need.

CCD Updates

Latest news from the organization

  • Hunger Services Update: Our Hunger Services Team distributed 7,843,686 meals and 9,412,420 pounds of food last fiscal year! Thank you, Archangels, for your assistance and constant support of our Hunger Services mission to eliminate hunger in North Texas.
  • 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala: Save the date for the 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala on January 17, 2026! The Bishop’s Gala is Catholic Charities Dallas’ annual fundraiser, benefitting the eleven service groups and over 39 programs of Catholic Charities Dallas. Enjoy dinner, auctions, and dancing to live entertainment while you and your guests help support CCD’s important work. Join us and be part of the difference for over 200,000 individuals annually. Visit ccdallas.org/gala to purchase your sponsorships and tickets today!
  • Recognition: Congratulations to Catholic Charities Dallas President & CEO, Dave Woodyard! He received a nomination for D CEO Magazine’s 2025 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards – a well-earned recognition reflective of Dave’s dedication to the mission of Catholic Charities.

Who We Are & Auxiliary Group Updates

Mission

The Archangels Men’s Network is a social and service network of men across the Diocese of Dallas providing opportunities for fellowship, service, and outreach through a variety of initiatives, events, and financial and social activities that strengthen and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Dallas.

Vision

The Archangels fulfill this mission in the following ways:

  • Serving others by providing support– spiritually, physically, or financially to Catholic Charities of Dallas.
  • Forming a unique resource of diverse skills and talent.
  • Providing a network of men through friendship and faith across the Diocese of Dallas.

Commitment

As a network of Catholic men, the Archangels are called to join together through unique, social, and philanthropic opportunities within our community– to share our faith with one another, to pray and work together, encourage others to join in our mission, and to support each other along the way.

President, Keith Hatzmann – keith.hatzmann@yahoo.com

Vice President, Rick Donnelli – donnelli@msn.com

Secretary, Peter Rickert – rickerts5@aol.com

Communications, Joe Hogan – joe.hogan10@gmail.com

Interested in becoming a member of the Archangels Men’s Network?

Sign up today and experience fellowship, social events, and philanthropic opportunities. Together, as one network of men, we contribute our skills, gifts, time, talent, and prayers to help our North Texas neighbors in need through Catholic Charities Dallas. The benefits are heavenly!