OEM October 2019 Community Newsletter
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Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with the community.
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The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary
“Cling to the Rosary as the creeper clings to the tree for without Our Lady we cannot stand.”
(Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
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Este mes es dedicado a
nuestro Santo Rosario
Como católicos que tenemos una madre en el cielo que aboga por nosotros y nos protege en nuestro camino hacia y con su hijo Jesús, ella siempre está lista con los ángeles (Regina Angelorum) a batallar contigo contra el enemigo malo, vamos a conocer un poco más de porque rezar el Rosario en este contexto con la predica del Padre José María Silva. Para mas información
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Deacon Charles Williams, Interim Director of the Office for Black Catholics will speak on "The closing of Black Churches:A Chapter in the History of our Diocese". For more information
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First Encounters:
Native Americans and Christians
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Check out photos of the Native American Spirituality Retreat
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OneWe at Muse Paintbar
People from eight different ethnic groups came together and joined us in embracing the Culture of Encounter at Muse Paintbar.
Paintings influence society by changing opinions, instilling values and translating experiences over space and time. It allows people from different cultures and different times to communicate with each other via images and stories. Paintings are an individual means of expression, it is a source of communication, reflection, pride, and immortality for a culture. The group shared a great evening of togetherness in the love of God.
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St. Luke's Parish experienced OneWe
Culture of Encounter!
We met with parishioners from different ethnic backgrounds at St Luke's Parish in Virginia Beach on September 21, 2019. We talked about Pope Francis' vision for the United States to be promoters of the culture of encounter. The Diocese of Richmond continues to implement the Pope's vision and build culturally inclusive faith communities, where diversity is embraced and where parish communities become united, stronger and happier places of worship.
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Two years ago, Bishop Lucius Hre Kung of Hakha, Myanmar visited the Hakha Chin Catholic refugee community at St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, Indiana where only six refugee families lived at the time. On a recent return visit, the bishop found 200 Hakha Chin refugees. “There is now a lot of joy and confidence and integrity in the refugee community ... There is a big difference." For more information
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Women’s Conference
November 4, 2019
Join us for a day dedicated especially for all our women. Bishop Knestout will celebrate Mass to start the day. The conference features keynote speakers, breakout opportunities, music, vendors, box lunch, adoration, and
reconciliation
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Conferencia de Mujeres
2 de noviember, 2019
Accompañenos a un día dedicado especialmente para todas nuestras mujeres. El obispo Knestout celebrará la misa para comenzar el día. La conferencia cuenta con dos conferesistas, breakouts, música, vendedores, almuerzo, adoración y reconciliación. Inscribase hoy en su parroquia. Para mas información
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Culture and Faith:
One World Encounter
November 16, 2019
10:30AM - 2:00PM
Held at Church of the Resurrection, Portsmouth.
A time of reflection, worship and fellowship. Through prayer, music and traditional dances we would like to promote a greater understanding of diversity while encouraging conversations that help us learn about our commonalities. Please dress in your traditional attire and bring a cultural cuisine to share.
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Annual Spiritual Retreat, December 14-15, 2019
The Office for Black Catholics invites you to their Annual Retreat. Rev. Mr. Calvin Bailey will be the retreat leader. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Tochi Iwuji.
To register and more information:
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804-622-5241|ethnicministries@richmonddiocese.org
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