January 2003
Volume 2
Issue 1
Inside this issue:
Dear
Member of the Black Catholic Community,
Attached please find the twelfth 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. This bulletin is also available on line
at the following website: http://www.bcimall.org/tbceb/index.htm.
We are looking forward to spreading the news in Jesus' name.
In the Lord's service,
Diane Petty-Terrell, Editor
Fr. Clarence Williams, Publisher
Please send news items by the
21st of each month for the upcoming month to:
bccgazette@aol.com
Father Cyprian Davis, OSB, Ph.D.
Black Catholic Historian
Father Cyprian Davis, OSB, Ph.D.- renowned Black Catholic Historian and author of " Black Catholics in the United States" will be the homilist on Sunday, January 26, 2003 at St. Scholastica's 12:30 p.m. Mass. St. Scholastica Church is located at 17320 Rosemont, Detroit (across from the University of Detroit Mercy). The parish phone number is (313)531-0140.
DEARING DETROIT DANCE CONCERT TAPES FOR SALE
"MAGNIFY THE LORD 12 STEPS HIGHER"
The 12th year, the best year ever, of our Gospel Song & Dance Concert is
now for sale for only $20. This concert tape features 150 minutes of
Liturgical dancing by the children and teens of Dearing Detroit Dance, Dr. Rudy
Hawkins' Singers, and the combined choirs of several churches. This is all
performed and filmed at the beautifully restored St. Charles Borromeo Church,
and is an annual fundraiser for Dearing Detroit Dance. SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF
OUR COMMUNITY: BUY A TAPE!
Call Dearing Detroit Dance 313-924-5859
Northwest Evangelization Day
The Northwest Evangelization Committee is sponsoring an Adult Evangelization Day on March 8th at St. Martin de Porres High School. More information to follow.
THE INSTITUTE OF BLACK CATHOLIC STUDIES NEEDS YOU!
The Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS) of Xavier University of Louisiana will begin its 23rd year summer session Sunday, June 29, 2003 to July 19, 2003. The need for theologically and culturally competent ministers in the African American community grows and it needs you!! The Institute is designed to assist Black and cross cultural Priests, lay women and men, seminarians, novices, catechists, diocesan administrators, deacons, lay associates and volunteers ministering among Black Catholics and the broader African American community to develop a more meaningful and effective ministry within the Black community.
Participants will find in the Institute a holistic environment - a community life structure around prayer, liturgy, theological and ministerial studies as well as experiences designed to develop and enrich understanding of African American culture. The IBCS, set within the Black Catholic context of Xavier University and the city of New Orleans, offers a variety of opportunities for intellectual, professional and spiritual growth that integrates the major teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and the Black Religious experience.
IBCS programs include a Master's Degree Program, Certificate and Spiritual Enrichment Programs. For more information contact: The Institute for Black Catholic Studies, Xavier University of Louisiana, 1 Drexel Drive, Box 49A, New
Orleans, LA, 70125, (504) 483-7691.
Day of Prayer
March 3rd, 2003, (03-03-03) has been established as a global day of prayer and fasting. In scripture, the number
3 represents the Holy Trinity. Since there is a strong possibility that our country may be going to war soon, all Christians throughout the world are requested to pray for peace on this day. Faith is the door way that all miracles come through, and prayer is the key that unlocks the door. Please share this information with your loved ones for a collective and powerful appeal for Divine intervention.
Tavis Smiley
Presents…
The State of the Black Union - The Black Church:
Relevant, Repressive, or Reborn?
FREE to the PUBLIC!
Date: February 8, 2003
Time: 8 am - 4:30 pm
News Coverage: Live on C-SPAN
Location: Cobo Center, Wayne Hall
Detroit, Michigan
Two Panels:
1)
Panel* 8:00 AM: 2) Panel* 1:30 PM:Michael Eric Dyson Cornel West
Gardner Taylor William Shaw
Floyd Flake James Forbes
Eugene Rivers Cain Hope Felder
Noel Jones Dwight Hopkins
Paul Morton Carlton Pearson
Jeremiah Wright Frederick Haynes
Barbara King Johnnie Coleman
Vashti McKenzie Marcia Dyson
James Cone Al Sharpton
Cheryl Townsend Gilkes Iva Carruthers
Jacquelyn Grant Carolyn Knight
Marvin Winans Charles Adams
Edgar Vann
(Closing Prayer) Charles Ellis (Closing Prayer)Tavis Smiley
(Moderator) Tavis Smiley (Moderator)* Panel line-up subject to change
The Black church has always been our refuge in times of trouble. However, some have argued that the Church has abdicated its responsibility on the most critical issues of our time. So what does the Black church have to say about gang violence? About HIV and AIDS? About the US policy toward Iraq? It is now time for all of America to hear what is on the hearts and minds of our most trusted and well known spiritual leaders.
Sankofa Tee Shirt Sale
Sankofa
Tee-shirts are available for sale and can be ordered for $20 at the webpage of the Black Catholic Information Mall: www.bcimall.org/Sankofa500. There will be a photo of the Tee-shirt and an order form on the webpage. 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 June. For discounted large orders of five or more, please call: (313) 237-5959.Thank you for supporting the
Sankofa Observance and our youth!
5th Annual National Certification Training in
Recovery from Racisms
®The Institute for Recovery from Racisms®
is re-scheduling its 5th Annual National Certification Training in Recovery from Racisms to April 11-13, 2003 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. This is a 30 hour training program for certification to introduce audiences to the racial sobriety approach through various formats. The Certified Facilitator assists individuals, groups and support groups in understanding and using the recovery process in a range of settings. The following is a list of training programs available for those pursuing racial sobriety and who wish to share it with others.To register or for more information please go to the following webpage:
http://www.ifrfr.org.
Princeton University Seeking Applicants!
Apply NOW!!!
The Junior Summer Institute at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs - Princeton University is seeking applicants for its 2003 Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program. The Junior Summer Institute is designed to prepare students of color for graduate study in public and international affairs. The program will be held at Princeton University from June 12, 2003 through August 1, 2003. Applicants must be in their junior year of undergraduate study and demonstrate a strong interest in public service and a career in domestic public policy or international affairs.
The curriculum is designed to improve students' analytic and communication skills through three areas of study - economics, statistics, and policy analysis/writing. The program is fully funded and will cover the entire cost of tuition, housing, meals, and transportation. In addition, students receive a $1,000 stipend. For more information visit Princeton University's Web site:
http://www.wws.Princeton.EDU/jsi
WNBA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Detroit Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is
looking for interns to fill current openings for the 2003 winter, spring and/or
summer semesters. Students majoring in Public Relations, Broadcasting, and
Sports Marketing or students interested in coaching and scouting are welcome to
apply for an internship.
All internships are non-paid. However, the experience that you will get will pay
dividends down the road!
Contact:
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1, 2003)
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides 4-year college scholarships of up to $6,000 annually to minority high school students to attend the college of their choice. For more information please visit the following website:
http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/index.Additional information on scholarships, grants, loans and general funding is published in The Black Excel African American Student's College Guide. Over 100 top college profiles (including historically Black Colleges) are featured. Those interested should visit the Black Excel site at the following address:
www.BlackExcel.org or feel free to send mail to:Black Excel: The College Help Network
244 Fifth Avenue/ PMB H281 / New York, NY 10001-7604
Racial Sobriety – A Journey from Hurt to Healing
is a book recently authored by Fr. Clarence Williams, CPPS, Ph.D. The price 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!
Parish Events
Benedictine High School
The "Student Mentor Info Meeting on Scholarships for 2003-2004" will be held January 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the High School. Please call (313) 886-9083 for more information. "The Junior and Senior College Fair" is on January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. The fee for "High School Placement Make-up Tests" is $20.00 and will take place on February 1st and April 5th. A Black History Month "Unity Prayer Service" is scheduled to take place February 21st at 1:30 p.m. You may call (313) 532-1274 for more information.
Church of the Madonna
The third annual Black History Program will take place on February 16, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. featuring keynote speaker Deacon Wyatt Jones. The program is a SANKOFA celebration and will include prayer, poetry, traditional African stilt walkers, dance, music, an Afrocentric bazaar, cultural cuisine, and more. The suggested donation is $5 per person. Additional information will follow at a later date. Please mark your calendar.
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.
Sacred Heart Church
A Valentines Dance will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2003, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The cost is $20
St. Cecilia
Joseph Williams
signs for the hearing impaired at the 11:00 a.m. Mass every Sunday.St. Gerard
Eucharistic Adoration will take place January 29th at 7:00 p.m. Please call (313) 537-5770 for more information.
St. Martin de Porres High School
Coach Carter is asking for donations of musical instruments to assist in starting a school band. Please call (313) 864-3330 for more information.
St. Scholastica
BINGO is held every Friday at 6:30 pm in the school’s activities building.
Health Care
The AIDS Ministry Forum of the Archdiocese of Detroit
will provide education, caring support, and resources to encourage and assist the Catholic community in developing their ministry to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. For more information please visit: AIDSministry@aod.org.
ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT
The Office for Black Catholic Ministries
of the Department of Parish Life