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10 Things to Know About the
BCI
April, 2017
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Just like the Faith, the Drum works for us if you pass it on.
TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS NEWSLETTER CONTACT
BCI
TO SUPPORT THIS WORK PRAY AND GO TO
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That given the
Violence
Poverty
Racism
and
Divisions
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in the
Archdiocese
This will not be an Ordinary
Holy Week
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Please submit all prayer requests to
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2. Next opportunity to join the BCI
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Black Catholics in Easter
A Force against violence!
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A Workshop Responding with Faith
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Saturday, April 29th
St. Benedict the African Parish
Dr. Martin Luther King Room
6550 S. Harvard
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
RSVP required for lunch
To register by phone call 312.577.0475
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Deacon John Cook
hosts this weekly half-hour program that explores a wide range of topics relevant to Chicago's Black and Catholic communities. Deacon Cook serves at St. Felicitas Parish in Chatham, and is very involved in overseeing youth programs in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Tune in and Call in
312.255.8408
Let’s talk about faith!
April 4, 2017 - Fr. Lawrence Duris - St. Ailbe Church
April 11, 2017 - Frank Castella - Executive Director - Catholic Men's Conference
April 18, 2017 - Yvette Wilson - Youth Coordinator - Holy Name of Mary Church
April 25, 2017 - Ursula Phoenix - Parish Council at St. Sabina
Make Them Hear You!
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Update on the Cause
- The Diocese of Springfield has filed the canonical report on the exhumation in Rome February 5, 2017
- Officials are preparing the 'positio' to be analyzed by a historical commission and the board of Cardinals who sit on the Congregation for Causes of Saints.
- These two bodies are asked to make a recommendation to the Holy Father.
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A retreat is a great way to take a break from the rat race, stressors and time stealers.
Spend some time
investing in your faith.
This year
’
s retreat is designed for
parish leaders.
Parish Council Members
Finance Council Members
Grand Knights and Grand Ladies
Organization Presidents
DRE
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Choir Directors
Youth Ministers
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Not calling him old, but
Fr. Joseph Brown
has been a treasure and jewel of the church for a very long time!
You are guaranteed to enjoy his
prayers and presentations.
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6. Honor, Honor, unto the dying Lamb!
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Congratulations to
24th Class of recipients of the
Friends of Sr. Thea Bowman
Humanitarian Award
Save the Date
March 24, 2018
for the
Jubilee
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St. Felicitas - St. Ailbe Court #181
Ladies Auxiliary
of the
Knights of Peter Claver
Archbishop James P. Lyke
African American Male Image
2017 HONOREES
The 23rd Class
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2017 HONOREE
FRIENDS OF SISTER THEA BOWMAN
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
There’s a rare and special quality in the way some people love.
However busy they may be, they still have time to give.
Anything you ask, or need, they’ll do their best.
No matter what the task is or how simple the request.
Kindness just comes naturally to these rare and selfless few.
Special, giving people.
People just like YOU!!!
THANKS
Kayla Allison
Gladys Howell
Charlene Simmons Beckmon
Mercedes Hernandez
Michelle C. Jackson
Nieshah O. Dismukes
Opal R. Johnson
Jennifer M. Doucet
Wildred W. Mille
Belinda R. Ellison
Dr. Keyuana Muhammad
Gilda Fairley
Ola Reynolds
Isabelle Glass
Dr. Lena S. Risper
Laura Ann Harris
Karen L. Roach-Prater
Pier A. Harris
Myrtis Saddler
Nicole D. Watson
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7. National Black Congress
Registration is Open
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Registration is Open
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me: Act justly, love goodness, and walk humbly with your God
National Black Catholic Congress XII
Date: July 6, 2017, 3:00 pm
Venue: Hyatt Regency Orlando
Location: Orlando, Florida
Congress topic may include:
Catholic Family Life
Catholic Social Teaching
Domestic Violence
Evangelization
Health and Wellness
Human Life/Human Dignity
Mental Health
Poverty and Racism
Theology of the Body
Violence
Vocations
Youth and Young Adult Tracks
Plus many others...
Check the National Black Catholic Conference (NBCC) website frequently as we continue to update information.
Keynote Speakers for National Black Catholic Congress
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Dr. Shannon Dee Williams, Historian
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Mr. Bryan Stevenson
Founder and Executive Director
Equal Justice Initiative
Montgomery, Alabama
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Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace Archbishop emeritus of Cape Coast, Ghana
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9. The BCI received the following announcements from parishes, schools and organizations for the purpose of sharing information and invitation.
Please seek permission to publish items in this newsletter from the pastor or person responsible for the sponsoring agent. Please do not violate copyrights.
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Chicago Southland
Catholic Men's Conference
Presented By
Rev. Bishop Joseph N. Perry and
Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS)
Father Larry Richards
"Be A Man"
When:
Saturday, April 22, 2017 – 8:30am to 12:30pm
Where:
Holy Ghost Parish, 700 E. 170th St, South Holland, IL 60473
(MAP)
Keynote:
Father Larry Richards
Mass & Closing Challenge:
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph N. Perry, of Chicago
Master of Ceremonies:
Mr. Frank J Casella, Executive Director CMCS
More information:
708-374-7729 or email us at
E-MAIL
All Mail-In Tickets Must Be Post Marked by 4.17.2017. Download the Enrollment Form Below.
Tickets are NOT sold at the door.
We will email / phone call your confirmation once we receive your reservation.
For more information:
VISIT
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Zacchaeus House
Open House
May 27th, 2017
12242 S. Parnell
Chicago Il. 60628
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tour the House
Meet the Staff & Leadership
Meet the House Guest & Alumni
Learn more about Zacchaeus House
- All are welcome -
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Chicago Southland
Catholic Men's Conference
Rev. Bishop Joseph N. Perry
and
Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS)
Father Larry Richards
"Be A Man"
When: Saturday, April 22, 2017 – 8:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Holy Ghost Parish, 700 E. 170th St, South Holland, IL 60473 (MAP)
Keynote: Father Larry Richards
Mass & Closing Challenge: His Excellency, Bishop Joseph N. Perry, of Chicago
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Frank J Casella, Executive Director CMCS
More information: 708-374-7729 or E-Mail
All Mail-In Tickets Must Be Post Marked by 4.17.2017.
Download the Enrollment Form Below.
Tickets are NOT sold at the door.
We will confirm via email or call once we receive your reservation.
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Congratulations to
ANDREW AND TERRI LYKE
Recipients of the
2017 SISTER THEA BOWMAN LEGACY AWARD
on
MARCH 23, 2017
at the
FOUNDATION ANNUAL SCHOLARPSHIP DINNER
PITTSBURGH, PA
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Marriage On A Lampstand
will be featured as a
Book-of-the Month Selection
on the
USCCB's Marriage Resource Center Website
in March and in an
Upcoming Book Review by Dan Mulhall
for
Catholic News Service (CNS)
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"Marriage On A Lampstand is a must read for couples, pastors, and marriage/family therapists with the knowledge that successful marriage requires prayer, work and community. This book is a “can’t put it down, page turner”. Andrew and Terri share aspects of their journey from engagement throughout their married life. This book is a must read for today, for couples this will be one of the best investments you make for each other, and for your marriage. For support ministries, you will find this book a wonderful tool to assist couples on their life journey. With the knowledge from this book, couples will find their marriage truly does shine bright int the community."
Linda Duhon LaCour Director: African American Ministry Diocese of Beaumo
Visit our website to learn more about this outstanding new title, and purchase your copies now. It is a perfect book for couples to share during the Lenten Season.
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All are welcome to bring ideas and gifts to this collective work of baptizing, matrimony and anointing, this effort of Kujichagulia, Umoja and Imani. This is a meeting of the seven sacraments of the church and the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This is a meeting of the church. That is what makes it and us truly Catholic. Stay tuned, stay close, get involved, walk together and don’t you get weary! There’s a great camp meeting in the Promised Land. Believe that you are in the camp.
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About the Black Catholic Initiative
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The Black Catholic Initiative (BCI) has as its focus the 66K African American Catholics served by 351 parishes, 38 of which are predominately African American. The BCI was created to prepare the church for the next generation of African American Catholics, charging them to be fully present and accountable. The goal of the BCI is to come together, and work together in order to give and serve the Church. The BCI is an ethnic ministry that actively participates and offers its work as a gift to the local church of Chicago. Those involved in the BCI will practice Umoja, Kujichagulia and Ujima, (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility) in order to first give honor to God, and to offer Catholicity with the whole church. The BCI will be one church, not many parishes. In this tried and true tradition, the BCI will plainly and clearly be Catholic.
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