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EVENTS

Be The Light

Annual Fundraising Gala

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Thank you to all who attended and sponsored our annual Be The Light Gala!

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Thursday, September 24

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent

36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI

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The evening featured a buffet dinner (with roast beef and chicken prepared in the Encore Catering & Banquet Center kitchen of “Chef Bobby” Nahra), silent auction, and a celebration of all the Christ-like hospitality Deo Gratias performs to make their neighborhood a better place!

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Mistress of Ceremonies: Paula Tutman
(formerly of WDIV Local 4 News)

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​Lantern Sponsors​
Angels, Saints & Stuff

 

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Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Encore Catering & Banquet Center​
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Marina & John Bebes

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Candle Sponsors
Adamo Demolition, Inc.

Angela Hospice

Christian Financial Credit Union

Bob Morris & Terry Ahwal
Dennis & Patricia Kelly
Russell & Carla Smaston

Jane Kersjes

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Spark Sponsors
Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan

Goyette Mechanical

Trinity Health

VTC Insurance Group
Ronald & Patricia Bebes

James, Suzy & Jimmy Gavin
Elayne Gross Photography
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