Welcome to the latest edition of The Heavenly Express 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.

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Archangels Happy Hour – March 2023

The Archangels Happy Hour held on Thursday, March 16, was great fun. ODD Muse Brewing Co. serves as our preferred venue for these fun gatherings that occur throughout the year. It’s an incredible chance to connect with fellow members and stay up to date on all the latest Archangels updates.

Please join us for the next Archangels Happy Hour, which will take place in the fall. Stay tuned for additional details!

Second Annual Ryder Cup Archangels Golf Tournament – May 2023

Our second Annual Archangels Cup golf tournament was a great success! Although the tournament ended in a tie between the two competing teams, Catholic Charities Dallas and their many clients were the true winners of the day.

Together, we raised $25,419 that will provide 132,433 meals for families in need across North Texas. Thank you to all who participated in the tournament and pledged their support! Your generosity is truly life-changing.

Thank you also to team captains, Rick Donnelli, Tom Clifford, Steve Koch, and Phillip Askew, and to the Archangels Cup planning committee for all they did to make the day possible.

Please save the date for next year’s tournament, which will take place on Monday, May 6, 2024!

Rick Donnelli – Archangels President 2021-23

Rick Donnelli, our current president, will be stepping down as his term expires this month. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to him for all his hard work in advancing the mission of Catholic Charities Dallas.

Congratulations to our new president, Mark Koch, who will assume the role of president! Mark has served as vice president of the Archangels for the past two years and has been an enthusiastic example of service and involvement during that time. We congratulate Mark on his well-deserved appointment and look forward to seeing what he has in store for the Archangels.

Breakfast with the Bishop – September 2022

Save the date! Our 11th Annual Breakfast with the Bishop will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at St. Paul the Apostle in Richardson. This event is always a great opportunity for networking, charitable giving, and enlightenment.

Last September, Chief Eddie Garcia, a true leader and witness, delivered an inspiring speech preceded by a prayer and remarks by Bishop Edward Burns. We are grateful to them both for their words of wisdom and their presence at our event.

We are honored to announce that John Stankey, CEO of AT&T, will be our featured guest speaker at this year’s breakfast. With 37 years of professional experience, John offers a wealth of valuable insights and knowledge that we look forward to learning from.

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

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

• September 16, 2023: Archangels Service Project
• October 5, 2023: Breakfast with the Bishop
• November 9, 2023: Support the Angels of Charity in their annual Hope for the Holidays
• November 18, 2023: Archangels Service Project
• December 2023: Support the Angels of Charity in their annual Christmas Distribution at the Cardinal Farrell Community Center

Don’t forget to stay connected! Update your contact information by clicking the button below to stay up to date on the latest Archangels news and service opportunities. 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.

• Mission Expansion – Community Health Clinic: CCD recently adopted an eleventh mission area which will allow us to provide free medical services to low-income families and individuals. Known to many in Collin County, the Community Health Clinic offers a medical home that exists to provide compassionate and quality healthcare to vulnerable and underserved families. By providing health security, we can enable people to focus on what truly matters and realize their highest potential in work, life, and community. To learn more, please visit ccdallas.org/ccd-chc.
• Hunger Services: Our Hunger Services team is as busy as ever! This fiscal year, they provided 6,215,449 meals to families in need throughout North Texas. We have expanded our reach by partnering with 90 Mobile Community Pantry locations throughout the nine counties of the Diocese of Dallas. Thank you, Archangels, for your continued support of our Hunger Program!
• 26th Annual Bishop’s Gala – January 20, 2024: Our 26th Annual Bishop’s Gala is just around the corner! Grab some friends or family to enjoy an incredible night. We hope you will consider supporting this amazing event that impacts so many in need. For sponsorship opportunities and event details, please visit ccdallas.org/gala.

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, Rick Donnelli – rick@sell-buyhouse.com

Vice President, Mark Koch – mark.koch@kochfab.com

Secretary, Pete Rickert – rickerts5@aol.com

Thank you to our parish liaisons for their diligent work within the Diocese of Dallas!

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!