Torrance – October 7, 2016 – On Friday night, Bishop Montgomery Ambassadors enjoyed an evening on the Queen Mary while volunteering at the San Pedro Region of Catholic Charities’ “Evening with Angels” fundraising event. Profits from this year’s event benefitted three programs: Project Achieve, Long Beach Community Center, and the Elizabeth Ann Seaton Residence. This year alone, the region served over 3,000 meals, provided shelter to over 1,000 people, and continues to provide ongoing assistance to help homeless and poverty-stricken families. “Evening with the Angels” helps not only raise funds to continue to support these efforts, but also to honor those individuals who help lead the program and dedicate their time and talent to the community, regardless of political, religious or geographic boundaries.
The affair kicked off in Long Beach with a cocktail hour and silent auction aboard the ship with a silent auction and musical entertainment. Following the introductory festivities, guests dined together in one of the ship’s ballrooms and enjoyed an awards ceremony celebrating the evening’s honorees. The Most Reverend Oscar A. Solis D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Catholic Charities, praised the honorees for their generous work and also met with guests throughout the evening.
Each fall, the Bishop Ambassadors, student representatives from BMHS in grades 10-12, are invited to be a part of the event and volunteer their services to help ensure the evening runs smoothly. This year, eleven ambassadors, along with moderator and BMHS teacher John Fitzsimons, were on hand to assist with guest check-in, directions, and service. During the evening, the ambassadors had the privilege to meet with Bishop Solis and enjoy the beautiful sunset from the ship’s upper deck.