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MONDAY:
Morning Prayer @8am
Reflection on Scriptures @9am
Book Club @7pm
Our Man in the Dark
by Rhashad Harrison
Movie Night July 17, 2023
TUESDAY:
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Morning Prayer @7am
Daily Mass @8am
Rosary Immediately Following Mass
WEDNESDAY:
Time Change
Morning Prayer @7am
Daily Mass @8am
Town Hall TBA
THURSDAY:
Time Change
Morning Prayer @7am
Daily Mass @8am
Rosary Immediately Following Mass
St. Columba Adult Scripture @7pm
Fr. Kwame's Bible Study On Hiatus
FRIDAY:
Morning Prayer @8am
Meditation and Mindfulness @9am
SATURDAY:
Morning Prayer @8am
Mass @4pm
SUNDAY:
Mass @8am
Mass @ 10:30 am
Immediately Following Mass ~ Coffee and Fellowship Hour
(In Person and Via Zoom)
Children's Choir Rehearsal July 23, 2023
MORNING PRAYER
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Praying the Scriptures
Monday
9:00 am
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
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Movie Night
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"Our Man in the Dark"
by Rashad Harrison
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"Our Man in the Dark"
A stunning debut historical noir novel about a worker in the civil rights movement who became an informant for the FBI during the months leading up to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Feeling underappreciated and overlooked, John Estem, a bookkeeper for Dr. King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), steals ten thousand dollars from the organization. Originally planning to use the money to seed a new civil rights initiative in Chicago, he squanders the stolen funds.
To the bookkeeper’s dismay, the FBI has been keeping close tabs on Dr. King and his fellow activists—including Estem—for years. FBI agents tell Estem that it is his duty, as an American and as a civil rights supporter, to protect the SCLC from communist infiltration. The FBI offers Estem a stipend, but in case he has any thoughts about refusing the assignment, they also warn him that they know about the stolen money.
Playing informant empowers Estem, but he soon learns that his job is not simply to relay information on the organization. Once the FBI discovers evidence of King’s sexual infidelities, they set out to confirm the facts to undermine King’s credibility as a moral leader and bring down the movement. This timely novel comes in light of recent revelations that government informants had infiltrated numerous black movement organizations. With historical facts at the core of Our Man in the Dark, Harrison uses real life as a great inspiration for his drama-filled art.
Feeling underappreciated and overlooked, John Estem, a bookkeeper for Dr. King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), steals ten thousand dollars from the organization. Originally planning to use the money to seed a new civil rights initiative in Chicago, he squanders the stolen funds.
To the bookkeeper’s dismay, the FBI has been keeping close tabs on Dr. King and his fellow activists—including Estem—for years. FBI agents tell Estem that it is his duty, as an American and as a civil rights supporter, to protect the SCLC from communist infiltration. The FBI offers Estem a stipend, but in case he has any thoughts about refusing the assignment, they also warn him that they know about the stolen money.
Playing informant empowers Estem, but he soon learns that his job is not simply to relay information on the organization. Once the FBI discovers evidence of King’s sexual infidelities, they set out to confirm the facts to undermine King’s credibility as a moral leader and bring down the movement. This timely novel comes in light of recent revelations that government informants had infiltrated numerous black movement organizations. With historical facts at the core of Our Man in the Dark, Harrison uses real life as a great inspiration for his drama-filled art.
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Rosary
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St. Columba Adult Bible Study
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The Torah: How Our Faith Began
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MASK Mandate
There have been questions about whether we, the Health Cabinet, would advise the administration regarding the option of wearing masks in the church or hall.
We understand the “wearing a mask mandate” has been dropped. We welcome all back into the church so that we may commune together in body and spirit.
The caveat is that the State of California, County of Alameda, UCSF, and other health entities ask that we consider wearing masks in crowded indoor public places, especially those people who are vulnerable.
Blessings in health and spirit,
The Health Cabinet
St. Columba Catholic Church
Continued support can be obtained via the:
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CHANCERY NAMES
DR. CHIQUITA TUTTLE TO NEW AFRICAN AMERICAN PASTORAL CENTER POST
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We must protect our Black Catholic saints
and saints-to-be.
Efran Menny explains why simply accepting new Black Catholic saints is not enough to fully honor their legacies.
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Friends,
I’m forwarding a rapid response alert from the Care First Community Coalition (see below). Please share with your friends, neighbors, members of your faith community, and family members.
Attached is the most recent input that ICJJ has made to the Board. The $27 million for this building project should be withdrawn from the budget and instead invested in prevention, treatment, and housing services in the community.
Thanks for doing what you can.
All best,
Richard
FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
In the Mental Health First Aid course, participants learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related challenge, in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. have gone through this training
Who can be trained:
- Adult -Anyone age 18 and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
- Youth – Primarily intended for adults to learn how to help young people experiencing mental health challenges or crises. It reviews the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents ages 12-18 and emphasizes the importance of early intervention.
Topics covered:
- Anxiety disorders
- Trauma
- Psychosis
- Substance Use disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.
Normally there is a cost for this day-long (9:00 – 3:30) online training, but California residents can take advantage of this excellent training free of charge, thanks to a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Upcoming dates for the training are July 26 and August 23, and added dates may become available.
To obtain more information and to register, the website is:
To Access The NBCC XIII Booklet, Preparing for Congress,
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NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS
JULY 20-23, 2023 | NATIONAL HARBOR, MD
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Faith in Action East Bay (part of PICO, national) formerly known as OCO
Since 1972, Oakland Community Organization has been a driving force for systemic change, racial justice, and economic equity in Oakland. On January 1, 2020, we changed our name to Faith in Action East Bay (FIAEB) to reflect the move to expand and regionalize our work. We are scaling up the level of our capacity to build power throughout the East Bay. Our commitment to faith-based organizing and leadership development now encompasses all of Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
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As a reminder, all Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)’s 2023 Scholarships applications are now open!
We encourage you to share the following opportunities with students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Learn more about our available scholarships below. High School Junior & Senior Scholarship
- CBC Spouses Essay Contest
- Ally Financial Public Policy
- CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
- CBC Spouses Performing & Visual Arts Scholarships
- NREI HBCU Scholarship
- Stephen Feinberg Multi-Year Scholarship Program
- Ally Financial Law Multi-Year Scholarship
- CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
- CBC Spouses Performing Arts & Visual Arts Scholarships
- NREI HBCU Scholarship
- Stephen Feinberg Scholars Scholarship Program Program
For more information regarding scholarship qualifications and application closing dates, please visit cbcfinc.org/scholarships or email us at scholarships@cbcfinc.org.
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Where to find scholarships for high school seniors
The more scholarships you apply to, the greater the chances of earning money for school. That’s why looking for scholarships from various sources is so important. The easiest way to do that is through scholarship search engines, which compile thousands of scholarships and let you filter by specific criteria. The following sites are the best for finding scholarships if you’re a high school senior attending college next year.
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An Evening with Mr. J.T. Johnson
TBA
Time and Location to Follow
Sponsored by
St. Columba Catholic Church
FIAEB
JustFaith Ministries
Oakland Diocese-
Racial Justice Task Force
Sponsored by
St. Columba Catholic Church
FIAEB
JustFaith Ministries
Oakland Diocese-
Racial Justice Task Force
J.T. Johnson is a civil rights activist and business consultant. He is a National Board Member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and President and CEO of Coach Consulting, Inc., a business management and strategic business solutions company.
As a Field Organizer in the 1960’s J.T. assisted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rev. Ralph Abernathy in their efforts as they navigated the explosive climate of the Civil Rights Movement that plagued the nation. After more than 51 years J.T. Johnson has remained committed and dedicated to social change in our society as he continues to carry out thevision of Dr. King.
