September 3, 2010

‘Angels of Grace’ to honor women for outstanding community service

The third annual “Angels of Grace—A Celebration of Women” awards luncheon on Sept. 25 at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center in Beech Grove will honor three women who have made distinguished contributions to the Central Indiana community.

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, the luncheon will recognize:

  • Julie Molloy, the director of The Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House in Indianapolis, with the Angel Raphael Award for her companionship to those in need of help and assistance.
  • Anne Ryder, a broadcast journalist, columnist and the president of Ryder Media LLC in Indianapolis, with the Angel Gabriel Award as a messenger who spreads words of hope and cheer.
  • Caroline Fisher, the founder and coordinator of the Center of Hope at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, with the Angel Michael Award as a defender of the dignity and goodness of others for her work in providing emotional, medical and legal support for women who have been sexually assaulted.

WTHR Channel 13 anchor and reporter Kris Kirschner of Indianapolis will serve as the emcee for the fundraiser, which benefits the Benedictine retreat center at 1402 Southern Ave. in Beech Grove.

Jeanne Weber-Rush, the owner of Our Secret Ingredient boutiques in Indianapolis and Richmond, will coordinate the annual “On a Wing and a Prayer Fashion Show” following the luncheon prepared by Lani Cummings, the food and catering service director at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis.

(Tickets for the “Angels of Grace—A Celebration of Women” awards luncheon and fashion show are $30 per person by the Sept. 10 registration deadline. To purchase tickets, call the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center at 317-788-7581 or log on to the website at www.benedictinn.org.) †

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