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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Breakfast with the Bishop – October 2024

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.

We hope to see you all there!

Hope for the Holidays – November 2024

The Angels of Charity are hosting their annual Hope for the Holidays! All are invited to join us in the spirit of giving for a festive evening in support of Catholic Charities Dallas’ Christmas Distribution Program, which provides Christmas gifts to over 600 families in need each year.

Visit ccdallas.org/hopefortheholidays to purchase your sponsorships and tickets today.

Bishop’s Gala – January 2025

Don’t miss the 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala on January 17, 2026! Kool & the Gang will continue the party tradition of supporting all the missions of CCD, 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.

4th Annual Archangels Cup – May 2025

The 4th Annual Archangel Ryder Cup Invitational sold out and exceeded last year’s fundraising goals. This tournament has provided over 350,000 meals across four years! We are looking forward to an even better tournament raising even more meals for our neighbors in need in 2026. Stay tuned for more details.

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:

• 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.
• Tuesday, December 9: Archangel Board Meeting | St. Jude Park Central (members welcome) | 7:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, December 17: CCD Board of Directors, Angels, and Archangels Christmas Party
• Saturday, January 17: 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala | The Omni Dallas Hotel | 6:00 p.m.

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.

• 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.
• Annual Report: We are excited to be sharing the incredible impact made last fiscal year very soon! Please keep an eye out for an upcoming email or mailing with our 2024-2025 Annual Report.

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!