Elegant text saying "A Night to Remember Soirée" in white and gold on a black background.
Event invitation poster for 'A Night to Remember' soirée, hosted by Red Bird Ministries, with candle graphics and string lights on a night sky background, providing event details including date, time, and location.

Join us to help raise funds for Red Bird Ministries' grief support programs during
a time to remember.

Friday, August 2, 2024
at 6:30 pm in the evening

St. Pius X Catholic Church
600 Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette, LA

Red Bird Ministries relies on the generosity of our partners, communities, and supporters to transform grief and loss to hope and healing for parents who have experienced the loss of a child.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend an evening of good food, drinks, and fellowship. In addition, there will be a live auction, fun activities, a Benefit Boutique pop-up shop, and much more.

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Red Bird Ministries is delighted to introduce your mistresses of ceremonies, The Can I Get An Amen Podcast Hosts, Kristi Fredieu and Kayla Stansbury

This wildly popular podcast started locally in Acadiana in September of 2019. The goal of Can I Getta Amen was to spread light through a relatable podcast as we share ordinary stories highlighting extraordinary wisdom, courage, and hope.

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2024 Key Note Speaker

Jeff Schiefelbein

Jeff is a culture expert and nationally recognized motivational speaker with a passion for human formation and innovation.  Jeff lives in Irving, Texas, with his wife and their seven kids. 

Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas A&M University. During college, Jeff developed and launched the nation’s largest college safe-ride program to reduce drunk driving, CARPOOL. Jeff also co-hosts a live radio show and the religiously funny hit podcast, The BeatiDudes. 

Before Undivided Life, Jeff co-founded 5, an energy advisory firm, where he designed and implemented a culture architecture that propelled the firm to numerous accolades for growth, culture, innovation, and leadership. Jeff began his energy career at First Choice Power, where he served in several roles, including Vice President of Sales.   

Personal Awards: National Daily Point of Light Award, Texas Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, Texas A&M University 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight 

Kindly RSVP

Reserve your tickets, tables, and sponsorship by July 22, 2024

Individual Ticket
$100.00

Table
Starting at $1,000.00 - Remembrance Table
(Table of 8)

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Outline of a wine glass.
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Includes all-you-can-drink-and-eat Wine and beer!

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Event invitation flyer titled 'A Night to Remember Soirée' for a Catholic grief support ministry, featuring a dark starry sky with string lights at the top, and details about a sponsorship packet for an annual fundraiser event on August 2, 2024, at 6:30 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Your support delivers the greatest impact and visibility leading up to, throughout, and following Red Bird Ministries Annual Fundraising Event.

Sponsors and their guests are invited to enjoy entertainment, dine on award-winning chef cuisine, participate in fun activities, shop a Benefit Boutique Pop Up, and so much more.

Contact Brittany Primeaux, at teamsupport@redbird.love or by calling 337.223.2019

Sponsorship Opportunities

Kindly consider becoming a sponsor to help Red Bird Ministries fulfill its mission to ensure every bereaved family receives the support they need and deserve.

For sponsorship details, hover over the Sponsor title or download the Sponsorship Packet.
Checks made payable to Red Bird Ministries and mailed to 217 S. Main St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Presenting Sponsor
$10,000.00
Remembrance Table Sponsor
$1,500.00
Only 3 available
Supporting Sponsor
$5,000.00
Healing Heart Sponsor
$750.00
Memorial Sponsor
$2,500.00
Wings of Hope Sponsor
$500.00
Community Sponsor
$3,500.00

In Loving Memory
Program Ad

Memorial Ad
$100.00

1/4 memorial ad of your loved one to be placed in our 2025 program book.

Submit Photo Here

Birdie Bucks

For those attending the Soiree, purchase your Birdie Bucks and take part in our auction for chances to win exciting prizes such as Paintball with a Priest, Dinner for 10 with Fr. Chester at L’Eveche, and more.

Fundraiser sign for Birdie Bucks, a Catholic grief support ministry, offering $10 Birdie Bucks, with a background of an open book, white flowers, and a white cloth with gold accents.
Purchase
Sponsorship card for Red Bird Ministries featuring a bird's nest with eggs, offering $20 for 'Birdie Bucks' as part of Catholic grief support, with a background of greenery.
Purchase
A donation card with a bird and tree branch background, offering $30 'Birdie Bucks' for a Catholic grief support ministry, featuring the Red Bird Ministries logo.
Purchase
A gift card for Birdie Bucks, a Catholic grief support ministry, costing $40, with a background of a birdbath and pink flowers, and a logo of a bird with a key.
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“Jesus, you are the star that leads me on.”

— St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Event Chairs

The Red Bird Team

 

Board of Directors

Ryan & Kelly Breaux
Vice President and President

Janet Morein Wood
Board Chair

Kathy Purpera
Spiritual Advisor

Colette Billeaud Smith
Treasurer

Sr. Kathryn Maney, M.S.
Remember Advisor

RT Delhomme
Funeral Advisor

Neal Angelle
Legal Advisor

Edith Ray
Counseling Clinical Advisor

Brandi McKnight
Community Engagement Advisor

John Miller
Business Advisor

Pam Stanford
Leader Formation Advisor

 

Our Event Partners

Text saying "Something Borrowed BLOOMS" with a white background and blue and gray lettering.

Floral Decor Sponsor

Logo of Southern Urology featuring a stylized kidney on a blue background and the words 'Southern Urology' in blue text on a gray background.

Dr. Jason and Kerrie Bourque

Silhouette of children, including a girl with a bow, a boy, and a child in a wheelchair, playing and jumping, with the text "Pediatric Associates of Lafayette, LLC" below.
YORK AG logo with green text and symbol
Logo with the text "Undivided Life" and a green abstract symbol to the left.
Illustration of three men with different hairstyles and facial hair below the text 'The Beat Dudes' in yellow and dark blue. Below that, the words 'Religiously Funny' in white on a blue background.
Logo for the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation, featuring a stylized heart outline.
Logo for Stanford Company of Acadiana, featuring a stylized 'S' with geometric shapes and text.
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital logo with a stylized figure in blue and gold, and the hospital name in blue text.
Cartoon logo with two crocodiles dressed as chefs, one holding a spatula and the other smiling, with text 'Bon Tempz Gully' above and below them.

Catering Sponsor

A stylized light bulb with a filament in the shape of a cross above the words "the Light Project"

Mistress of Ceremony Sponsor

Logo for Mandez's Seafood Bar & Grill with stylized text and a fleur-de-lis symbol

Auction Sponsors

Logo for Total Wine & More with the name in large red and black text, a cluster of purple grapes with green leaves at the center.
Woman with curly hair smiling and playing an acoustic guitar in front of a blue door with glass panes.
Logo of Nunu's Fresh Market with red text and a yellow banner.

Community and Supporting Sponsors

  • St. Pius Catholic Church

  • Dr. Daniel Bourque

  • Bruce and Stacy Montesano

  • Critical Care Newborn Services

  • John and Dana Miller

  • Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

  • Chuck and Janet Wood

  • Daniel and Mary Viator

  • St.Martin de Tours & Maris Stella Classical Academy

  • Rose and John Miller

Healing Heart and Wings of Hope Sponsors

  • Corey Grimley

  • Taylor and John Angelle

  • Louisiana Corporate Consultants

  • Dr. and Mrs. John F. Anderson

  • St. Michael the Archangel - Aurora, CO

  • Michelle and David Simon

  • Cliff and Allison Burke

  • Heberts of Henderson

  • Ellen Wright

Contact us.

hello@redbird.love
337.223.2019

217 S. MAIN ST.
BREAUX BRIDGE
LOUISIANA
70517

 

All we need is love and a bit of fundraising!

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