2026 Christ Child Market & Brunch
Saturday, November 14, 2026 -- 9 am Market opens -- Brunch at 11
Join Us!
St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center, Richardson
Market 9am - 3pm
Brunch 11am - 12:30pm
The Celebration
Celebrating our GEMS Moms
Gabriel Education Ministry & Support (GEMS) extends the ministry of Gabriel Outreach by offering mothers opportunities to learn more about themselves, their Christian faith, and to be better parents. The program helps women take their place in the larger world of work and service and supports their continued education with scholarship awards.
Through GEMS, these women develop a stronger sense of self-esteem, realize their God-given abilities, and become more empowered to learn and make good choices.
GEMS is open to any woman served by Gabriel Outreach who is “poised for growth” and recommended by her Angel and the Gabriel Outreach team. To receive assistance from her personal coach, as well as the incentives and rewards offered by GEMS, she agrees to complete the required modules (or their equivalents) and has the goal of graduating from the program.
The Christ-Child Market & Brunch is a heartwarming celebration of our GEMS moms who have reached this incredible milestone. It’s a joyful occasion to honor their hard work, perseverance, and growth—and to cheer them on as they step confidently into the next chapter of their journey.
About the Event
Christ Child Gift Market
The Christ Child Market began as a joyful way to celebrate the Advent season while supporting the mission of life. Rooted in the spirit of giving, the Market brings together local artisans, vendors, and pro-life supporters for a festive day of shopping, fellowship, and family fun.
Proceeds from the brunch benefit CPLC’s GEMS program (Gabriel Education Ministry & Support), which provides long-term, transformational support for mothers in crisis pregnancies.
Over the years, the Christ Child Market has grown into a beloved tradition, honoring the birth of Christ by empowering women, cherishing life, and strengthening families.
Event Details
Join Us!
The Market - 9:00 A.M until 3:00 P.M
The market is free and open to the public. Shopping opportunities include small business vendors, raffles for fabulous prizes, bakery items, and unique holiday centerpieces and table decor.
Brunch - 11:00 A.M
Invite your friends, spouses, and families to attend this special event honoring mothers who have completed our GEMS program and preparing our hearts for the Season of Advent.
Special Guest Speaker Fr. Wade Bass
Registration is required.
About the Speaker: Father Wade Bass
Father Wade Bass is one of four children and was raised in the Presbyterian faith. His entire family was received into the Catholic Church in 2002. He graduated from Boston College with a degree in communication and entered the seminary immediately upon graduating.
Father Bass has served as a priest of the Diocese of Dallas since May 2018. He was parochial vicar at St. Monica Catholic Church from 2018–2020, chaplain and director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Southern Methodist University from 2020–2024, and, since July 1, 2024, has served as the pastoral administrator of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Allen.
Vendor Preview
Christ Child Market will be filled with over 20+ local small business vendors, with beautiful art, religious items, gifts, and more available for purchase. Get your Christmas shopping off to a great start!
Raffle
Take a Chance — and Give Back!
Every ticket you purchase helps make a difference — and gives you the chance to win one of these wonderful prizes:
Outdoor Nativity Set
Donated by Paige & Matt Treadwell
Recycled Radiance Art Piece
Donated by Christopher Sherrod
Amethyst & Silver Rosary
Donated by Betty Bruce