W.Clifford Petty, a man who loves the Lord and
ministry, has just released his second recording "Touch Jesus". with
World Library Publications. Building from his first collection, "In Spirit
and Truth," Petty delivers a rich collection of praise and worship music
that is both reflective and spirit-lifting. His gentle ballads and profound
lyrics cross cultural and denominational lines and appeals to people of all
races and Christian religious traditions, especially those who appreciate the
soulful and majestic energy of gospel music.
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The Knights of Peter Claver Inc. (www.kofpc.org)
will celebrate its centennial in November of this year. The much anticipated
event will kick-off this summer at the organization's 94th Annual Convention
being held in New Orleans, home of the organization's headquarters, August 2-7
2009. The New Orleans Hilton will serve as the Headquarter Hotel with key events
being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
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Congratulations to Brothers Godwin Akpan SSJ,
Francis Asomkase SSJ, Joseph Benjamin SSJ, Stanley Ihuoma SSJ, Kenneth Keke SSJ,
Kenneth Ugwu SSJ. Full Story
The 2009 National Black Catholic Men's Conference,
"Men to Men II," will take place at the Redmont Historic Hotel in Birmingham,
AL, from October 2-4, 2009. The conference theme is "Redefining Manhood: Real,
Respect, and Responsibility". The conference will provide attendees with
practical answers for today's challenges, new ways to grow in their Catholic
faith, a connection with over a thousand men, young and old, ideas for local
spiritual programs, a wonderful opportunity to rediscover and renew their
Catholic faith, and a deeper union with Jesus Christ.
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Depart: Friday, November 27, 2009 and
Return: Sunday,
December 6, 2009 with Bishop Joseph N. Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Arranged through The Group Department, Valhalla, New York -Travel Agent & ABC
Tours Co.
10 Days for $2949 per person - double occupancy
[Traveling alone
(single occupancy) add $539].
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Includes:
- Round trip air fare from Chicago to Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Fuel surcharges are included but subject to change.
- 4 night's accommodation at the Moriah Classic Hotel or similar 4-star hotel in Jerusalem. Hotel taxes and service charge are included.
- 3 night's accommodation at the Royal Plaza or similar 4-star hotel in Tiberias. taxes and service charges included.
- Daily Breakfast and dinner at our hotels.
- Arrival and departure transfers with assistant.
- All sightseeing indicated in the itinerary with an air-conditioned coach and English speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees to sites.
- Masses at select religious sites.
- Porterage at the hotel and airport 1 bag per person.
- Personal copy of the Bible - travel size-we will use to recite the biblical passage matching each religious site.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary offers an online
program of courses leading to a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry to
African-American Catholics (MAAC), designed for those engaged in or preparing
for pastoral service to parish communities of largely African-American Catholic
membership. The program provides an academic setting to form students as leaders
within the African-American Catholic community. The program consists of 24
credits with a supervised service project.
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It is worth noting Pope Benedict XVI's comments
regarding his experience of Roman Catholic worship during his recent visit to
Cameroon and Angola. The Holy Father was impressed by the sense of the sacred in
Africa. -Bishop Joseph N. Perry.
During his return to Rome, following his
apostolic visit to Cameroon and Angola, Benedict XVI again made remarks
to journalists accompanying him on the flight. The Holy Father said that
during the course of his visit he had been particularly impressed by
"this almost exuberant cordiality, this delight, of a rejoicing Africa.
I felt they saw in the Pope … the personification of the fact that we
are the children and the family of God. This family exists and we, with
all our limitations, are part of it, and God is with us…
I was also moved by the spirit of meditative
absorption in liturgy, the powerful sense of the sacred; in the
liturgies there was no self-presentation of groups, no self-animation,
but the presence of the sacred, of God Himself; even the movements were
always movements of respect and awareness of the divine presence."
cf. Vatican Information Service, VISnews
090324. Holy See Press Office
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