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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk August 2024
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join the Office of Black Catholics in a discussion on What we saw and heard at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.   Father Michael Okere\, Pheobe Malloy and Hermenia Bellinger will share their stories.  Kathleen Merritt will provide updates from the Office of Black Catholics and Native American Ministry.  Deacon Phil Allen will take a pause for the cause and discuss current events.  Registration Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceqtqTMoHt3TJckviz8r_NszfirgA16w
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-august-2024/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceqtqTMoHt3TJckviz8r_NszfirgA16w
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Ethnic Ministries,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/First-Friday-Aug2024-4.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Black Catholics":MAILTO:Kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth\, The Truth
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Black Catholics for a Juneteenth 2024 celebration. Fr. Michael Okere will be our spiritual moderator. Dr. Alison McLetchie and Deacon Terrence Chisolm will speak on this year’s theme ” The Truth.” Miss Danielle Doggett will share some traditions regarding the holiday. All are invited! \nRegistration link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuysrDsiE9yyPJxkSFMQrBHBGUIe7RmJ
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/juneteenth-the-truth/
LOCATION:Virtual via ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuysrDsiE9yyPJxkSFMQrBHBGUIe7RmJ
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/juneteenth2024-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Black Catholics":MAILTO:Kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Reflections from the Diocese of Charleston Eucharistic Congress and things to host at your parish for our youth during this summer. \nRegistration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldO-pqTstE9ROgWKZ0SQ_cWlprCV58ZmB
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-may-2024/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diocesan Event,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Ethnic Ministries,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FIRST-DRAFT-6.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Black Catholics":MAILTO:Kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T110000
DTSTAMP:20240315T015241Z
CREATED:20240315T015241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T015241Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk\, April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Presenters will discuss the 2024 Black Catholic Heritage Celebration that took place during Black History Month at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Columbia. A review of the National Black Catholic Congress XIII Pastoral Plan of Action will be revealed. Additionally\, next steps for the diocese of Charleston’s Pastoral Plan for the Evangelization of Black Catholics will be shared. \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpde6sqToiGt3KgoQDVFR1_DfcdEmR4vbO
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-april-2024/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FIRST-DRAFT-4-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Black Catholics":MAILTO:Kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T100000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk October 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Friday of every month for spiritual leadership\, a pause for the cause\, the weekend weather report\, followed by an open discussion. Presenters include Sr. Pamela Smith\, SSCM\, Father Michael Okere and Deacon Leonard Chambliss. \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KWY9_k0qTjmQEb7ottcRkQ
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-october-2023/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KWY9_k0qTjmQEb7ottcRkQ
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Upload-1-1.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T180000
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SUMMARY:Open Wide Our Hearts; A Dialogue On Being Intentionally Inclusive
DESCRIPTION:A discussion on the racial divide and the experience of being biracial\, ways in which we all can foster greater diversity appreciation and awareness in our lives and the lives of others. Facilitated by the Office of Black Catholics and Native American Ministry\, the sharing of experiences from biracial Catholics is also included. Download our flyer. \nParticipants are required to read the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops pastoral letter on racism\, called Open Wide our Hearts prior to the gathering. Download it here: Open Wide Our Hearts.pdf \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VvBy80OiRuq2CYFx8-zgmg
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/open-wide-our-hearts-a-dialogue-on-being-intentionally-inclusive/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VvBy80OiRuq2CYFx8-zgmg
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Native American Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000
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SUMMARY:Mass at St. Martin de Porres in Columbia celebrating the Feast Day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
DESCRIPTION:The Feast Day of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha\, patron saint of traditional ecology\, Indigenous Peoples\, and care for creation.   Join us for Mass at St. Martin de Porres in Columbia on Friday\, July 14\, 2023\, at 12 Noon as we celebrate our First Native American Saint in the United States.  Let us call on her for our ecology\, the challenges of Native Americans today and a greater care for God’s Creation.   When three or more are gathered in his name God is in their mist.  Let us celebrate the gifts our Native American brothers and sisters bring to the Church.  Father Michael Okere is our celebrant and Deacon Larry Deschaine  will deliver the homily.  Deacon Larry Deschaine is the second Native American deacon to be ordained in the Diocese of Charleston.   Kathy Nelson and Keepers of the Word Drum Team will lead the congregation in song.   All are invited!
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/mass-at-st-martin-de-porres-in-columbia-celebrating-the-feast-day-of-st-kateri-tekakwitha/
LOCATION:St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church\, 2222 Hampton Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29204\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Ethnic Ministries,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kateri-Feast-Day-Mass-2023.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T100000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk July
DESCRIPTION:The focus of our conversation for July is great summer reads for Catholics. Our panelists will share their favorite books to read during those hot lazy summers. Deacon Larry Deschaine will discuss the upcoming feast day celebration of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. The feast Day of St. Kateri is July 14th. A mass honoring the Feast Day will be held on Friday July 14\, 2023 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Columbia\, SC. \nTo register click here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jK9aBK7DTVqZZENMsPXTmQ \n 
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-july/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jK9aBK7DTVqZZENMsPXTmQ
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FIRST-DRAFT-12.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T110000
DTSTAMP:20230414T195145Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk
DESCRIPTION:Delores Martinez will share a unique fundraiser for the month of May; ” The Hat Parade.” Nurse Cherry Seabrook will provide some healthy tips and reminders on your health in preparation of warmer weather. Sr. Pamela Smith will provide a spiritual reflection on Mary in celebration of May. There will also be a special tribute to all mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day. Father Michael Okere will lead us in prayer. \n  \nRegistration Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k18mh4TyRbWhPZN8D_FHBQ
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-6/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k18mh4TyRbWhPZN8D_FHBQ\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FIRST-DRAFT-8.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T180000
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CREATED:20230113T020113Z
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UID:10002139-1676656800-1676665800@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:Open Wide Our Hearts\, A Dialogue to Promote Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on racism and ways in which we all can foster diversity\, appreciation and awareness in our lives and the lives of others. Facilitated by the Office of Black Catholics and Native American Ministries\, our hostess for the evening will be Joan Mack. Participants are required to read the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Racism\, “Open Wide our Hearts” prior to the gathering. Document can be found at usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf \nIn addition\, the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation has approved 2.0 CEU credits for catechists and educators for “Open Wide Our Hearts.” \nRegister: https://www.surveyshare.com/t/Open-Wide-Our-Hearts-A-Dialogue-on-Peace-Registration
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/open-wide-our-hearts-a-dialogue-to-promote-peace/
LOCATION:Diocese of Charleston Assembly Hall\, Building 901\, Orange Grove Road\, Charleston\, SC\, 29407\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Native American Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T110000
DTSTAMP:20230113T022452Z
CREATED:20230113T022452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T022452Z
UID:10002140-1675418400-1675422000@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Sr. Roberta Fulton\, SSMN will discuss Black History Month. Ms. Elease Amos-Goodwin will give you an overview of who the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women are and tell you about their upcoming conference in Myrtle Beach. Ms. Kathleen Merritt will discuss Shared Parishes and how to work toward being one. The question of does one size fit all will be discussed. Mr. Michael Gourdin will update everyone on his findings regarding young adult Black Catholics. Sister Pam will discuss weekend weather and “A Pause for the Cause.” \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pW9JiDGDSE-YnLGw_U5elg
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-february-2023/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pW9JiDGDSE-YnLGw_U5elg
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Ethnic Ministries,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FIRST-DRAFT-3.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T110000
DTSTAMP:20230111T215427Z
CREATED:20221213T215752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T215427Z
UID:10002116-1673863200-1673866800@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day Celebration 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our spiritual leaders are Deacons Dexter Gourdin and Larry Deschaine\, Ph.D. Our guest speaker is Sister Roberta Fulton\, SSMN who will speak on the day MLK came to Kingstree\, SC. As a young teenager she and her mother had a must talk about experience. Michael Gourdin will demonstrate the diversity of our music in a special tribute. Kathleen Merritt will engage the audience in a open forum on how we’ve come this far by faith and the MLK legacy. \nAll are invited. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YBwYp6X0RnqHH-SGck2haw
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/mlk-day-celebration-2023/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YBwYp6X0RnqHH-SGck2haw
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Ethnic Ministries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-Day-Celebration-2.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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