Cape Cod Summer Gala to Support Catholic Schools Scholarship Fund Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 9 Jun 2017 Share MASHPEE — The 20th annual FACE Summer Gala to support Catholic school students in the Fall River Diocese is set for Friday, July 14, at the Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. With a delicious multi-course dinner, entertainment by the BobKat Celtic Trio, an auction and more, an enjoyable evening for all is planned with proceeds going to FACE, or the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Education. FACE provides need-based scholarships to children attending Catholic schools on Cape Cod and throughout the Fall River Diocese. Boston TV personality Billy Costa, host of WGBH-TV’s High School Quiz Show, and NESN’s Dining Playbook, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Summer Gala, which will begin with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception featuring flutist George Machon and harpist “Cy” Cynthia Gordon O’Neill. This year’s Gala program will include the inaugural presentation of two awards established in memory of two longtime dedicated supporters of FACE and its predecessor, the St. Mary’s Education Fund. To recognize the “commendable years of service” offered by each, this year the first annual Sheila Dunne Feitelberg Award and first annual Al Makkay, Sr., Award will be presented to their respective spouses, Joseph H. Feitelberg of Westport and Maureen Makkay of Centerville, and their families. Going forward, on an annual basis, the Sheila Dunne Feitelberg Award will be presented to honor a volunteer or philanthropist from Cape Cod who has contributed in an extraordinary way to Catholic education. The Al Makkay, Sr., Award will be presented each year to recognize meritorious service of an educator or student from a Catholic school on Cape Cod. Marstons Mills resident and longtime Summer Gala planning committee member Kelley J. Spodris is serving as chairperson for this year’s event. In his letter of invitation, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., writes that the FACE Summer Gala is an opportunity for friends “to come together and demonstrate their love and support for Catholic education.” He points out that through the generosity of supporters of FACE, the Fall River Diocese “has been able to provide scholarships to many children who would otherwise not be able to attend a Catholic school,” adding that, “the need continues to grow.” For ticket information or to find out about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jane Robin of the FACE Cape Cod office at 508-759-3566 or by e-mail: janer@dioc-fr.org. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categories Sem categoria Mensagens do Bispo In the News Press Releases and Statements Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts In the News 1 Jun 2016 Cape Summer Gala to Support Catholic Schools Scholarship Fund MASHPEE — Once again, supporters of Catholic education are invited to enjoy a summer evening on Cape Cod replete with food and festivities while at the same time help Catholic … Read More In the News 12 Jun 2015 Cape Summer Gala to Support Catholic Schools Scholarship Fund MASHPEE — Among the many things to do on a Friday evening in July on Cape Cod is one special event that offers attendees both an enjoyable evening out and … Read More In the News 17 Jun 2019 FACE Summer Gala to Support Catholic Schools’ Scholarship Fund MASHPEE — The 22nd annual FACE Summer Gala to support Catholic school students in the Fall River Diocese is set for Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Willowbend Country Club … Read More