THE BLACK CATHOLIC E-BULLETIN

 

September 2002

Volume 1

Issue 8

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Dear Member of the Black Catholic Community,


Attached please find the eighth issue of the Black Catholic E-bulletin. Our objective is to provide information monthly on matters that concern the larger Black Catholic community. Your parish, vicariate or Black Catholic organization can feel free to send your news to us. We are looking forward to spreading the news in Jesus' name.

In the Lord's service,

Diane Petty-Terrell, Editor
Fr. Clarence Williams, Publisher

Send news items by the 21st of each month for the upcoming month to: bccgazette@aol.com

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NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS IX

The National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) IX took place in Chicago August 29 – September 1, 2002, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL. More than 3000 people were in attendance at the spirit-filled event. The NBCC provided attendees with opportunities to worship cohesively, network, increase Black Catholic solidarity, and to establish a Pastoral Plan of Action on various issues including racism, social justice, Catholic education, parish life, HIV/AIDS, and evangelization in the broader population. To view a video on the NBCC IX, please visit the following web site: www.atlanticvideo.com/clients/ccom.

Conference attendees took advantage of the Afrocentric bazaar on site, which offered a variety of goods from our motherland for sale. Fr. Clarence Williams, CPPS, Ph.D. recently authored a book entitled Racial Sobriety which was also introduced at the NBCC IX. 1,000 copies of this book were available for sale after his presentation. We are pleased to report that all copies were sold in fifteen minutes. The book is $16 and available for sale at Catholic Book Stores. Detroit area stores are located inside Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago at the corner of Linwood street (313.865.0230), and at 1232 Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit between State and Grand River streets (313.962.4490.) For more information please visit the following web site: www.ifrfr.org.

Thank you for your support!

Sankofa Tee-shirts are now available for sale and can be ordered for $20 at the webpage of the Black Catholic Information Mall: www.bcimall.org/Sakofa500. There will be a photo of the Tee-shirt and an order form. The profits from the orders will go to the fund to provide scholarship monies for youth to attend the Black Catholic Youth Sankofa Summit in Oakland, California next spring.

For discounted large orders of five or more, call:

(313) 237-5959.

Thank you for supporting the Sankofa observance and our youth!

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Adult Spirituality Retreat

 

The Archdiocese of Detroit Office for Black Catholic Ministries is sponsoring an Adult Spirituality Retreat November 1 - 3, 2002, at the St. John Conference Center in Plymouth, Michigan. The theme of this event is "Unlocking Our Spiritual Heritage …Reclaiming the Fire." The retreat will include worship, reconciliation, reflection, guest speakers, videos, and fellowship. More information to follow. Please mark your calendar.

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Harambee Bakijana Young Adult Retreat

The Bowman Francis Project will host it’s first annual Harambee Bakijana Young Adult Retreat in Jacksonville, Florida October 11-13, 2002 at the Adams Mark Hotel Downtown. The theme of this event is, "You Have Heard the Call...Now What Are You Going to Do?" The purpose of the retreat is to bring together young adults aged 19-35 for a weekend of workshops on being single, marriage and family, vocations, and spirituality. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other young adults across the country for fellowship, Bible Study and to share best practices in young adult ministry from their parishes. Registration is $75, which includes all retreat materials and the luncheon. Hotel accommodations can be made by calling (904) 633-9095. Early registration deadline is September 15, 2002.

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Northwest Vicariate Evangelization Youth Leader Meeting

The youth leaders of the Northwest Vicariate will meet September 21, 2002, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The purpose of the meeting is to "brainstorm" and strategize a plan for a vibrant and active youth program. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend, however, youth ministers are requested to RSVP by September 16, 2002, due to limited space. Please contact any of the following individuals if you plan to attend: Bernard Onwuemelie, at 313.868.4308;

Traci Crutchfield, 313.861.0363; Diane Terrell, 313.868.4308; Barbara Sylvester, 313.537.5770 and Dcn. Benjamin Prince, 313.861.0363.

 

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Parish Events

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Afternoon Bible School classes take place every Monday evening at 4:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.

The MANRESA’s Ignatian tour to Spain 2002 will take place November 3 – 16. The cost is $1800 and includes a tour of Lourdes, Loyola, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Barcelona, Zaragoza Montserrat and more. For more information, please call 313.865.6300.

Church of the Madonna

On September 25th Madonna will sponsor an Apple Picking excursion in Lemington, Ontario. The cost is $20 per person and includes round trip motor coach transportation. The bus departs at 8:00 a.m. For more information, please call 313.868.4308.

Madonna will host their 2nd Annual Prayer Breakfast Saturday, September 28, 2002. The theme of this event is "Walking in the Light of Jesus through the Seasons." The cost of the breakfast is $10 dollars, and will feature Fr. Norm Thomas of Sacred Heart Parish as the keynote speaker. For more information please call 313.868.4308.

The annual Candlelight Celebration will take place on November 9 and 10, 2002. The celebration consists of an after-five dinner dance Saturday evening at the Roostertail featuring live entertainment and a silent auction, and a 10:00 a.m. Mass celebration on Sunday. Tickets are $100 per person and $75 for senior citizens. Souvenir Booklet adds are currently being sold and are due by Sunday, October 20, 2002. For more information please call (313.868.4308).

 

Church of the Precious Blood

Precious Blood is seeking a Minister of Music to serve as Music Director. For more information, please call 313.342.5232.

Gesu

The annual "Gesu Women’s Retreat" will be held September 24 – 26, 2002. For more information please call 313.862.4400.

Presentation/Our Lady of Victory

An Indian River Fall Trip Retreat is scheduled September 18 -19, 2002. The cost is $90 and includes transportation, supper and breakfast. For more information, please call 313.342.1333

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

On September 20 – 22, 2002, "A Eucharistic Centered Retreat" will be held at St. Agatha’s 19750 Beech Daly. All youth and young adults 13-30 are invited. The registration fee is $30. Cardinal Maida will offer the Mass on Saturday September 21st at 4:30 p.m.

St. Luke

"Searching for God in Detroit" is a five-week Bible series held Wednesday evenings September 4th – 25th at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call 313.935.6161.

An all class reunion from 1929 – 1971 will take place October 3 – 4, 2002. For more information, please call 313.935.6161, 248.476.1110 or e-mail at Saintlukesdet@aol.com.

St. Martin de Porres High School

Calling all alumni! An "All Class Reunion Special" will be held September 29, 2002. All former students are invited to attend. If you would like to participate in planning this event, or for more information, please call 313.864-3330 and register today.

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METRO DETROIT MOSES PUBLIC MEETING


Does your community suffer from potholes, excessive taxes and poor road maintenance? Do you feel upset because "equality in education" does not exist in your neighborhood? Will Detroit actually receive a fair and adequate portion of the US Department of Education’s check in the amount of $28,000,000.00 for Michigan schools? Do you feel frustrated with the current transportation offered within the metro Detroit area? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you are cordially invited to attend the "PUBLIC MEETING OF THE METRO DETROIT MOSES ORGANIZATION" on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH at 3:00pm. The agenda topics include "Equality in Education, Fix It First –Repair Our Streets and Public Transportation in the metro Detroit area.

The public meeting agenda offers a "one on one" discussion with local, state and legislative officials. We need your presence at this meeting. The Public Meeting will take place at GREATER GRACE TEMPLE 23500 W. 7 MILE ROAD east of Telegraph. Don’t stay at home wishing for a better world. COME AND BE A PART OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY! Bring your friends and neighbors. In this society, one person standing alone before government may not facilitate change. When we stand together as concerned citizens with a vested self-interest in making our communities better, then CHANGE IS POSSIBLE!

The Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength
(MOSES) is a congregation centered, multiracial,
interfaith, urban and suburban organization committed
to addressing justice issues that impact Metropolitan
Detroit. For more information, please call 313-342-1333 or 313-838-3190.


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Free Health Care

The Northwest Detroit Vicariate – St. Vincent De Paul Health Center is open Monday and Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you do not have health insurance and need medical care, please phone 313.837.5078. Appointments are required.

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ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT

The Office for Black Catholic Ministries of the Department of Parish Life