November is Black Catholic History Month (BCHM)

This month, we're honoring the men and women from Africa who have pioneered the faith! Many forget that Christianity didn't start in Europe. Black Catholics have had a huge impact on the history and traditions of Christianity. The church has been celebrating Black Catholic History Month since 1990 when the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States instigated it. November seemed appropriate because it holds special days for two prominent African Catholics: St. Augustine whose birthday is on November 13th, and St. Martin de Porres whose feast day is celebrated on November 3rd.  OLC BCHM activities are as follows:

• Faith Formation invites you to join them for a special Black Catholic History Month presentation in the Church on November 6th from 9:00 - 10:45 a.m.
• The Perpetual Hope Gospel Choir Concert is Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 pm in the Church.  A free will offering will be taken to support future choir concerts.  All are invited and welcomed.
•  Family Life Bake Sale will take place after Masses on November 19th and 20th.
• Harambee Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, November 20th at the 11:00 Mass.  OLC welcomes Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago.  A light reception will follow Mass in the PLC.