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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite beverage and join us for good Christian fellowship! \n\nFather Michael Okere is our Spiritual Leader\nDeacon Melvin (Mel) Tardy will share the story behind the gift of vestments to Bishop Fabre-Jeune from the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus\, and other ordination experiences\nDeacon Leonard Chambliss will reflect on news of interest for Catholics\nOther topics include ideas for celebrating Juneteenth in parishes\nSister Pamela Smith will offer a reflection\nKathleen Merritt is your host\n\nDownload our flyer here
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-june-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
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:20220620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T120000
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SUMMARY:Join us for Juneteenth 2022!
DESCRIPTION:Happy Juneteenth! The practice of celebrating Juneteenth Independence Day dates back more than 150 years. Please join us at the celebration! \nJuneteenth is celebrated on June 19 each year and is a federal holiday. The Office of Black Catholics will host our diocesan celebration on June 20\, 2022 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon via Zoom. Our presenters include Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune\, Father Michale Okere\, Dr. Kevin Johnson and Dr. Alison McLetchie. Hosted by  Kathleen Merritt and Michael Gourdin. All are invited! Registration required.  \nDownload our flyer to share: Juneteenth 2022 \nClick here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CPTNa0OcQkOw0b82ksqnGg
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/join-us-for-juneteenth-2022/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, SC\, United States
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:20220714T190000
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SUMMARY:Feast Day Celebration of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
DESCRIPTION:The Diocese of Charleston Native American Ministry invites you to celebrate the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha on Thursday\, July 14 at 7 p.m. (via Zoom). \nJoin us for prayers\, traditions\, music and a look at healing and a better understanding of the need for truth\, reconciliation and forgiveness associated with the Boarding School Experience of Native Americans and others. \nPresenters: Deacon Larry Deschaine\, Ph.D.; Sister Trina McCormick\, OP; and Sister Anita Braganza\, IBVM. \nInformation: Native American Ministry | 864-331-2633.
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/feast-day-celebration-of-st-kateri-tekakwitha-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Kateri-2022.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20220906T172530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T172530Z
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Table Talk September 9th
DESCRIPTION:Deacon Leonard Chambliss will take a pause for the cause on a most current event.\nFather Michael Okere will be our spiritual leader.\nMichael Gourdine will talk about the death penality in South Carolina and how to follow Catholic Issues with the South Carolina Catholic Conference.\nWe will show a video clip on the new book “Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle”. One lucky person will receive a copy of the book!\nSister Pam will talk about the weather and how to start a Catholic book club in your parish.\nKathleen Merrit will provide tips on ways to support diversity in parishes.\n\n Click here to register\, or scan the QR code: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z1Viizt7ThKGTf2fTDyjMw
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/second-friday-table-talk-september-9th/
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CoSecond-Friday-Table-Talk-September-2022-3.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20220914T171511Z
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SUMMARY:Rosary and Reflection for the Abolition of the Death Penalty
DESCRIPTION:Please joins us for an hour of rosary and reflection for the abolition of the death penalty\, Thursday\, Sept. 15\, at 6:00 p.m. The rosary and discussion will be lead by Deacon Leland Cave and Michael Gourdin. \nWe are answering the call of Pope Francis to people of God around the world: “Let us pray that the death penalty\, which attacks the dignity of the human person\, may be legally abolished in every country.” //Pope Francis \n 
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/rosary-and-reflection-for-the-abolition-of-the-death-penalty-2/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0W1_Nnn6TZaSPhnVaYZ92Q
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Community Events,Diocesan Event,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Ethnic Ministries,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Abolution-of-the-death-penality.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Ethnic Ministries":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20221012T231328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T222340Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk November 2022
DESCRIPTION:Guests Sr. Roberta Fulton and Deacon Larry Deschaine will share interesting history facts on Black Catholics and Native American Catholics in the Diocese of Charleston and the United States. A kick off in celebrating the occassion all month long\, Send in your school or parish activities and we will share those with our participants.Zoom
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-november-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
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/2022/10/First-Friday-November-2022.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20221012T230611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T230611Z
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SUMMARY:National Black Catholic Congress XIII Diocesan Day of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:“Write the vision: A prophetic call to thrive” \nCongress convenes every five years to renew and energize our mission\, seek wisdon from God’s people and devise a National Plan for the Evangelization of Black Catholics. \nOur Day of Reflection will be a day of music\, prayer and fellowship. Lunch will be served.  Please register and those age 19 and over bring $10.00 for Lunch. \nThe Diocese of Charleston will have a delegation to represent our diocese at Congress. Attending the Day of Reflection is the first step. Our discussion and reflections shared will serve as our report and contributions to the National Pastoral Plan. \nLimited Congress XIII scholarships are available. You do not have to be a delegate to participate in this planning for Congress initiative. We want all voices heard. \nFamilies and youth groups are strongly encouraged to participate. To learn more about Congress XIII visit \nhttps://nbccongress.org/national-congresses/ \nCO. GRESS XIII is July 20-23\, 2023 \nThe Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center \n201 Waterfront Street\, National Harbor\, MD 20745
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/national-black-catholic-congress-xiii-diocesan-day-of-reflection/
LOCATION:St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church\, 2222 Hampton Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29204\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Diversity,Ethnic Ministries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Congress-Day-of-Reflection-2.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20230113T022452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T022452Z
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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:20230217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20230113T020113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T192739Z
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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:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20221213T190732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T230433Z
UID:10002043-1676710800-1676736000@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:Black Catholics Heritage Celebration; A Prophetic Call to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:All are invite to celebrate the gifts our brothers and sisters of African Heritage brings to the Church. \n\nBlack Catholics Heritage Celebration 2023 \nA Prophetic Call to Thrive \nFebruary 18\, 2023 |Diocese of Charleston Pastoral Center | 9:00am-4:00pm \n  \n\nMass – Celebrant and Homilist Bishop Jacques Fabre- Jeune \nHeritage Choir \nLunch \nYouthTrack \nPresentations/Panel Discussion and Listening Session with Bishop Jacques Fabre – Jeune \nRegistration: https://www.surveyshare.com/t/Registration-for-Black-Catholic-Heritage-2023
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/black-catholics-heritage-celebration-a-prophetic-call-to-thrive/
LOCATION:Diocese of Charleston Assembly Hall\, Building 901\, Orange Grove Road\, Charleston\, SC\, 29407\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Black-Catholic-Heritage-2023-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20230315T162133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T162133Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Ministry Presents an Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join us as we celebrate Earth Day on Zoom!   This year’s theme is  “Invest In Our Planet.”  Join us  in a discussion on how we can protect our great planet Earth!  Registration https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PonWoU1DQNGiyf9A_CTtBQ \n 
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/native-american-ministry-presents-an-earth-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Green-Modern-Watercolor-Earth-Day-Your-Story-1.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20230414T195145Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20230706T000801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T002532Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20230711T014715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T175336Z
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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:20230810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T200000
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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:20231006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T003947Z
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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:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20231013T013905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T184419Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk November 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we share the history of Black Catholics and Native American Heritage. Resources and ways to celebrate will be shared as well as a trivia for audience participation. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_guYRfZ91RC-ZbnEve1HT4Q
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-november-3-2023/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_guYRfZ91RC-ZbnEve1HT4Q
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FIRST-DRAFT-3.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20231215T000044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T172055Z
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SUMMARY:Black Catholics Heritage Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to our two-day celebration of the gifts Black Catholics bring to the Church. Hosted by St. Martin de Porres Church in Columbia and coordinated by the Office of Black Catholics\, this annual event focuses on Black Catholic Evangelization. \nThere will be a youth track\, presentations\, discussions\, a dialogue with Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune\, CS\, and the Heritage Mass with bishop as our celebrant and homilist. \nSCHEDULE \nFriday\, February 9 — starts at 6:00 p.m. \n\nPrayer service\, youth track\, panel-led discussion and dinner social\nFee $25.00 due at check-in\nNo charge for youth\n\nSaturday\, February 10 — 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \n\nMorning praise\, youth track\, pastoral planning\, lunch\, dialogue with Bishop Fabre\nHeritage Mass at 5:00 p.m.\nFee $25.00 – due at check-in\nNo charge for youth\n\nRegistration deadline is Jan. 29. Registration link is:  https://charlestondiocese.flocknote.com/signup/14909 \n\nContact Kathleen Merritt at kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org for more information.
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/black-catholics-heritage-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church\, 2222 Hampton Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29204\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Community Events,Diocesan Event,Ethnic Ministries
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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:20260403T184345
CREATED:20240315T015241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T015241Z
UID:10002534-1712311200-1712314800@charlestondiocese.org
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/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20240315T020641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T144829Z
UID:10002535-1713808800-1713812400@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:Native American Ministry Celebrates Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating this year’s Earth Day theme ” Planet vs Plastics\,” presenters will discuss Pope Frances’ encyclical “Laudato Sì\, On Care for Our Common Home”. Protecting our planet from the damaging effect of plastics in our oceans will be a primary focus. A spiritual reflection from Spring Bank Retreat Center in Kingstree\, SC will open our celebration as we discuss ways to protect our common home. \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu6pqzMpGdHEQD0cuEv_sdUXFXF1tPou
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/native-american-ministry-celebrates-earth-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Earth-Day-celebration-2024-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Black Catholics":MAILTO:Kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20240413T010323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T175632Z
UID:10002544-1714730400-1714734000@charlestondiocese.org
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/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20240514T195113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T201113Z
UID:10002566-1718445600-1718449200@charlestondiocese.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20240614T204739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T205608Z
UID:10002594-1720890000-1720893600@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:St. Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The first Native American Saint\, Kateri Tekakwitha feast day is July 14th. She is known as ” Lily of the Mohawks.” Kateri lived a life of holiness and virtue while facing many obstacles and opposition within her tribe. St. Kateri’s feast day will be recognized at the 5:00 pm mass at St. Martin de Porres Church on Saturday\, July 13\, 2024. Father Michael Okere will be the celebrant and Deacon Larry Deschaine will represent our Native American Catholics and deliver the homily. Kathy Nelson and the Keepers of the Word Drum Team will provide music. There will be a reception following the Mass. All are invited to celebrate the Mass with our Native brothers and sisters in Christ on this honorable occasion. No registration necessary.
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/st-kateri-tekakwitha-feast-day-celebration-3/
LOCATION:St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church\, 2222 Hampton Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Inclusion,Native American Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SAVE-THE-DATE-Tekakwitha2024-5.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Native American Ministry":MAILTO:KMerritt@charlestondiocese.org
GEO:34.0104128;-81.0181647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20240724T183108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T150323Z
UID:10002605-1722592800-1722596400@charlestondiocese.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184345
CREATED:20240829T190808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T190808Z
UID:10002650-1725616800-1725620400@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk September
DESCRIPTION:Our First Friday Table Talk for September focuses on Truth and Reconciliation.  Letting go of the hurt.\nPlease join us as we come to the table for our Table Talk on Friday\, September 6th  at 10am- 11am via zoom. Our presenters include Father Joseph Tedesco\,  Sr. Pamela Smith\, SSCM and Deacon Terrance Chilsom.\nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-Ggqz8iG9Pti1vaeDyqEE3ikmmW8Ejn\nWe hope to see you on Zoom.\,
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-september/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-Ggqz8iG9Pti1vaeDyqEE3ikmmW8Ejn
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry,Ethnic Ministries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UPDATED-3.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Black Catholics":MAILTO:Kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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