Portage County Deanery Dinner & Doctrine
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"Am I My Brother's Keeper?"
Catholics Respond to a World in NeedJoin us for a four-part series on how Catholics can better love and serve our most vulunerable global neighbors. Presented by the Portage County Catholic Pastoral Ministers Association, these evenings are held at “The Overlook” (formerly Twin Lakes Country Club) 1519 Overlook Rd. in Twin Lakes. Tickets are available for $25.00 per person at any Portage County Parish. Included in the evening is a buffet dinner (cash bar) at 6:00 p.m. followed by the speaker's presentation from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please reserve your tickets through the Parish Office (330-274-2253). For more information, please contact Mac Clapp (330-562-8519 or maclapp@olphaurora.org).
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2019-2020 Dinner & Doctrine Evenings
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October 8th
"Racism & Immigration:
The Myth of Scarcity"
Presented by Stephen J. Carattini, Director
Dept. of Social Concerns,
Diocese of YoungstownAdvanced reservations required by October 1,
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November 12th
"An Eyewitness Account"
Presented by Laura Perkins,
Casa San Jose
Emergency Response Organizer
Working with her clients Laura responds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and their consequences. At Pittsburgh-based Casa San Jose they support and advocate for Latino communities on issues related to local integration and self-sufficiency. Their aim is to promote a culture of acceptance where Latino immigrants are treated with dignity, respect, and kindness. She accompanies clients to ICE check-ins, and responds to many of the agency’s urgent needs.
Advanced reservations required by November 5,
with ticket purchase through the Parish Office.
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January 14th
Topic & Presenter To Be Announced
Advanced reservations required by January 6,
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February 11th
Topic & Presenter To Be Announced
Advanced reservations required by February 3,
with ticket purchase through the Parish Office.
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