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2009 - 2012
November 15, 2009
Memorial Benefit Dinner for Deacon Chamberlayne, Deacon Key, and Deacon Borne
Sponsored by the Assembly for Catholics of African Descent Diocese of San Bernardino
Purpose: To pay honor to our falling Black
Deacons. The three men served as Deacons for the Diocese of San Bernardino,
they played a key role within our Black Catholic Community.
Cost: $50.00 a plate
Registration Information: None
Location: Diocese of San Bernardino Pastoral Center, 1201 East Highland
Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Telephone: (909) 475-5194 or (951) 710-0471
For more information contact:
Rosalind Calhoun (951) 710-0674
Bernadette Pinchback (951) 323-8062
January 18, 2010
Blood of the Martyrs Blood Drive
Sponsored by the Assembly for Catholics of African Descent Diocese of San Bernardino
Purpose: To encourage people of African Descent to donate Blood
Registration Information: Go to you local Blood Bank and donate blood,
plasma, etc. Your code for Blood donation is R26.
Phone: 909-475-5194
For more information contact: Mrs. Lois Carson
January 21-22, 2010
National Prayer Vigil for Life Information
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C
Today, The National Prayer Vigil for Life draws over
20,000 pilgrims to join in prayer for an end to abortion and a greater respect for
all human life. The vigil begins on the eve of the March for Life with the Opening Mass
celebrated in the Great Upper Church. Prayer continues throughout the night with the
National Rosary for Life, Night Prayer and Holy Hours coordinated by Mount St. Mary's
Seminary and led by seminarians from across the country. The following morning, the
Prayer Vigil concludes with Morning Prayer and the Closing Mass.
Full Details
May 3- 5, 2010
The National Black Catholic Congress
In partnership with the African American Catholic bishops and the University of Notre Dame
"Stir into Flame" -
A Symposium on the Vocation to the Priesthood in the African American
community
Place: The University of Notre Dame, South
Bend, Indiana
Invited bishops and priests will gather to
develop greater awareness and promotion of vocations to the priesthood among
African American Catholic men. They will also develop an action plan to be
used by parishes and dioceses to foster vocations to the priesthood in the
African American community. We will post this plan to our web site,
www.nbccongress.org, for your
information.
May 21-23, 2010
Arusi Marriage Retreat
Organization: Lyke to Lyke Consultants
Purpose: Arusi is an opportunity to discover
ways your marriage is part of God's plan, not just for yourselves but also
for the community
Cost: $100.00 per couple_(includes meals,
materials and services)
Registration Information:
Register online at: www.arusi.org
or call 312-912-9951
email: retreat@arusi.org
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites. 20902 Matteson
Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443
For more information contact: (312) 912-9951
June 26, 2010 - July 13,2010
2010 Oracle National Summer Institute for Youth
Organization: Oracle Religious Association
Cost: The
cost of the Oracle National Summer Institute for Youth which includes the
program fee and room/board for 17 days is $3,000.00
Registration Information: Call Oracle Religious Association for a
Application
Location: Washington Theological Union in
Washington DC
For more information contact:
Sr. Oralisa Martin at
Oracle Religious Association Headquarters:
Phone: (202) 635-2672 or email:
drmartin@oraclereligious.org
December 9-12, 2010
March With The Saints
Organization: The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
Registration Information: Hilton New Orleans
Riverside $149.00 additional rooms: Embassy Suites - $129.00
Location: New Orleans Convention Center
Register: Online beginning May 2010 at www.nfcym.org
July 19- 22, 2012
Congress XI - Save the Date!
The National Black Catholic Congress
JW Marriott Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana
Flat room rate: $140.00 including taxes (single, double, triple, quad)
Details coming in a future newsletter
What is "Congress"?
- A convocation of two to three thousand people
from across the USA, Canada and Caribbean
- An assembly to consider the concerns of Black Catholics in America
- A starting point for a five-year plan of action guiding African American ministries
- A four-day celebration of Catholic and African American faith, identity, and culture
- A unique space, where Blacks who are Catholic and Catholics who are Black are, just once every five years, a majority voice
- A conference, with panels, exhibits, and cultural events to discover and share best practices in evangelization and social ministry
- A spiritual uplift of glorious Eucharistic celebrations with dozens of concelebrants, superb music, inspirational dance and homilies
- Professional development for parish and diocesan staff in Black Catholic ministries, sharing their strengths and refreshing their work
- A not-to-be missed event for youth and young adults, with a full program designed by and for the next generation of Black Catholics
July 27 - August 2, 2012
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary
Purpose: National Convention
Cost: TBA
Location: Texas
2009 - 2012
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