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Welcome to the Office of Black Catholic Ministries
The Office of Black Catholic Ministries identifies and fosters the rich diversity of the Black Catholic community in general, and particularly, in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Its mission is to evangelize, highlight, enhance, and celebrate the contributions of the Black Catholic community as it shares its gifts in the Church and society. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the office promotes and advocates for equality in education, social justice, and pastoral ministries throughout the Church and the community. It strives to wards equal participation for all by raising consciousness in the administrative offices of the Archdiocese, while offering advice to the Archbishop in matters concerning the Black Catholic Community.

DAY ON NOT OFF
By: OBCM
Monday January 16th 2012

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"MAKE IT A DAY ON
 NOT OFF"
Celebrating the Legacy
of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with A Day of Service
Monday, January 16, 2012
8:00 am - 3:30 pm


This day of service is an opportunity for us to lift up the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we participate in service projects. It will begin at Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks Street, New Orleans, 70119 on
 Monday, January 16th  
8:00 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Assembly, Sign-in and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 Prayer Service Led by Archbishop Gregory Aymond.
The day will end at the work sites at 3:30 p.m. Lunch and water will be provided.
All groups must be registered.

Who can participate? High School groups, parish youth groups, religious Ed. programs, Knights of Peter Claver Juniors . All participating youth must attend with an adult supervisor. For more information and registration forms contact the Office of Black Catholic Ministries at bcatholics@archdiocese-no.org .

Individual adults or family groups can also register to participate by contacting Paula Taylor in the Office of Religious Education at 504-861-6255, Fax: 504-861-6276.

Projects might include but not be limited to planting seedlings, sorting food donations/expiration dates in a warehouse, clean-up/cleaning a facility or area.

REGISTRATION DUE 12 NOON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012

Contact the OBCM at 504-861-6207 for further information or for registration forms.

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK SITES FOR THE ABOVE MLK - DAY ON, NOT OFF. If you have a work project to be done, contact Shannon Murphy at Volunteer Services, Catholic Charities 504-310-6962.

The MLK - DAY ON, NOT OFF is sponsored by the Offices of Black Catholic Ministries, Office of Racial Harmony, Catholic Schools Office , Religious Education Office , CYO & Young Adult Ministry Office, and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

COME LIVE THE LEGACY
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Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Black Catholic Ministries
7887 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70125
Telephone: (504) 861-6207