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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: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:20230707T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20230706T000801Z
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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:20230619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
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SUMMARY:Perfecting Unity Juneteenth 2023 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Monday\, June 19th at 10am for the opening Ceremony and Blessing at St. John Cemetery in Charleston\, SC. \nA historical preservation project where there are over 1000 African American Catholic slaves and free persons of color buried. Presenters include: Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune\, Bishop of Charleston\, Father Michael Okere\, Mr. Frank Dirks and Ms. Rovena Hazel Owens. \nAt 11:30 am is the Juneteenth Luncheon. Presenters include the Honorable Arthur C. McFarland. \n  \n\nYouTube – https://youtube.com/live/H9KiNPF5wEw?feature=share \nFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/events/1223937664993403/ \n\n 
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/perfecting-unity-juneteenth-2023-virtual/
LOCATION:https://youtube.com/live/H9KiNPF5wEw?feature=share
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Juneteenth-2023-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20221213T190732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T230433Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20230205
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SUMMARY:National Day of Prayer for the African American and African Family
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Black Catholic Ministry invites you to join in a National Day of Prayer for the African American and African Family. We offer this day of prayer in loving tribute to Franciscan Father James E. Goode\, Ph.D. \nThrough his relationship with Jesus\, Father Goode understood in a deep way that Christ’s role on earth was to serve as the face of God the Father\, drenching us with his mercy. He wanted us all to know that God’s mercy endures forever. \nFor additional details\, and for how to best celebrate this day of prayer\, please download or view the following: https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Black-Catholics-Day-of-Prayer.pdf.
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/national-day-of-prayer-for-the-african-american-and-african-family/
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Black-Catholics-2023-Day-of-Prayer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20221215T174438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T142309Z
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SUMMARY:The Rosary in Nature
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Black Catholics Young Adult Ministry invites you to The Rosary in Nature on Saturday\, Jan. 21. Meet at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua parking lot: 307 Gower St.\, Greenville\, then carpool to Paris Mountain State Park\, Lake Placid Trail. \nJoin us as we pray the rosary and hike through Paris Mountain. Let us know you’re coming by contacting Michael Gourdin at mgourdin@charlestondiocese.org or texting him at 843-534-1398.
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/the-rosary-in-nature/
LOCATION:Paris Mountain State Park
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Rosary-in-Nature-2023.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20221213T215752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T215427Z
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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:20230106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20221213T210155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T235720Z
UID:10002112-1672999200-1673002800@charlestondiocese.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk January 2023
DESCRIPTION: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 encourage everyone to put Jesus first in 2023.
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-january-2023/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FirstFriday2023jan-2.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20221213T185216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T150525Z
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SUMMARY:National Black Catholic Congress XIII
DESCRIPTION:The National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) convenes a national congress every five years. Each one renews and develops our mission with a Pastoral Plan. The next congress will be held July 20-23\, 2023 at the Gaylord National in National Harbor\, Maryland. \nJoin with other Black Catholics and those who minister to Black Catholics in the United States for a celebration of our faith and culture. \nLimited diocesan scholarships available until January 13\, 2023 \nTo apply for scholarship go to this link. \nhttps://www.surveyshare.com/t/CONGRESS-XIII-REGISTRATION-SCHOLARSHIP \nFor more information contact: \n\nKMerritt@charlestondiocese.org or  Mgourdin@charlestondiocese.org
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/national-black-catholic-congress-xiii/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Call-for-Delegates-Card-Portrait-5-×-7-infinal.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20220721T141546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T231354Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Table Talk - August
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Table Talk August 2022 (1)Grab your cup of coffee or tea and join us Aug. 5 for Table Talk\, including guests: \n\nDeacon Leonard Chambliss who will take a pause for the cause on a most current event.\nFather Michael Okere who will be our spiritual leader.\nMr. Tom Orth will lead a discussion on the USCCB Pastoral  “Open Wide Our Hearts”\nMichael Gourdin who will share the good news on what happened in Chicago in July with the USCCB and young adults across the nation.\nSister Pam Smith who will share important “back to school” tips.\n\nDownload the flyer\, or click here to register\, or scan the QR code: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CuZe85wPQdSEvzB2CtUqkw \nTo participate by phone\, contact KMerritt@charlestondiocese.org     or 864.331.2633
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-august/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Catholics Ministry,Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/First-Friday-Table-Talk-August-2022-2.pdf
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20220517T220325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T234932Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Juneteenth-2022-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
GEO:34.6722773;-80.7200838
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20220517T234104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T231953Z
UID:10002017-1654250400-1654254000@charlestondiocese.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/First-Friday-June-2022-v2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103025
CREATED:20220315T144808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T233316Z
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SUMMARY:Special Table Talk - Holy Week
DESCRIPTION:This special edition of Table Talk will help prepare your mind and spirit for Holy Week 2022: Palm Sunday\, Holy Thursday\, Good Friday\, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. We will be joined by Sister Roberta Fulton\, SSMN; Deacon Larry Deschaine\, Ph.D.; Sister Pamela Smith\, SSCM; and Deacon Leonard Chambliss. Your host is Kathleen Merritt. \nWe will feature a “Hat Parade” for Easter Sunday! So grab your cup of coffee or tea and join us in prayer\, conversation\, prizes and fun! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AwaExcrpTPW9l1BDMFtvVg \nTo participate by phone\, contact KMerritt@charlestondiocese.org or 864-331-2627.
URL:https://charlestondiocese.org/event/first-friday-table-talk-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:African American Ministry,Black Catholics Ministry,Community Events,Ethnic Ministries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Black-Catholic-Ministry-Table-Talk-Holy-Week.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Charleston-Black Catholic Ministry":MAILTO:kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org
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