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Lenten Adult Education Series

March 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

• March 1, 8, 15, 22

“I Do Believe:  Confronting Racism Through The Eyes of The Gospel”

At St. James Memorial Church, Alexandria. Each evening begins with Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by presentations/discussions until 7:30 p.m. presented by pastor Fr. Craig Scott, VG and Sharon Metoyerjones, retired educator of 33 years. We will: explore the roots of African-American Catholicism; present a history of racism and its causes and evils; reflect on Pastoral documents of the US Bishops, including Brothers and Sisters To Us (1979) and its follow-up document (2004); Open Wide Our Hearts:  The Enduring Call to Love (2018); and  Radiate Christ (2020); discuss realistic ways to confront and eventually overcome racism. For more information, contact Fr. Scott at 445-6424, ext. 204

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March 1, 2023
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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St. James Memorial Church
714 Winn Street
Alexandria, LA 71301 United States
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