Report of Gratia Plena’s Inaugural Gala Event
Report of Gratia Plena’s Inaugural Gala Event
Our first fundraising event was a great success, thanks be to God and all who attended and those worked on the planning and preparations. We filled the upper room at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Milam and had wonderful speakers and a great breakfast. In April we will begin planning for next year’s event, which will be a luncheon fundraiser.
We thank our underwriters and auction donors:
- the Scanlan Foundation
- Katie Aguirre (Avenida Brazil Steakhouse)
- Olivia Blair (Maple Leaf Pub)
- Dr. Rosemary Buckle
- Sarah Burke
- Mary K. Harris
- Sandy Holloman
- Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center
- Julie Joy (Joyful Spreads)
- Larry Kaiser
- Knights of Columbus (Holy Rosary)
- Stephanie Marchall of Zensational Organizing
- Order of Alhambra Cavern 277
- Yvon Palix Fine Arts
- Total Wine and More
- Dr. Michael Stuart
Our Lady of Hope Level Donor:
- Tobin Kurtin
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Level Donors:
- Dr. John Bertini (Board of Directors)
- Margaret Buckle
- Laura Johnson, OFS
- St. Rose of Lima parish
Our Lady of Good Counsel Level Donors:
- Jim Graham (consultant)
- Mary K. Harris
- Knights of Columbus #1094 (Wilhelm Assembly)
- Knights of Columbus #10394 (St. Vincent de Paul)
- Knights of Columbus #14700 (St. Michael)
- Knights of Columbus #16103 (St. Faustina)
- Dr. Mazie Leftwich (Colorado County Wellness)
- Dr. Victor Mendiola (Board of Directors)
- Liza Mendonca
- Frank Rynd (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)
- Kenneth Thies
We thank our speakers and presenters:
- Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro (Archdiocese of GH)
- Wyatt Goolsby (Guadalupe Catholic Radio 1430AM)
- Fr. Stephen Reynolds (St. Michael the Archangel)
- David Thies, LPC (Gratia Plena)
- Cali Werner, LCSW (Athlete Rising)
If you missed this event but would still like to be a donor, please CLICK HERE. We welcome one-time or monthly donors. No amount is too great or small. Thank you for being our partner in this ministry to those suffering from mental and spiritual afflictions.
