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.
– 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
