YEARLY CALENDAR
​JUSTICE, PEACE, AND INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC)

JPIC CALENDAR | MAY 2023 - JUNE 2024

I have created two separate groupings for our JPIC yearly calendar. The first section lists “Recurring JPIC Ministry Meetings” that meet on a regular schedule (weekly, monthly, etc.). The second section is a “Monthly Calendar.” It lists JPIC events scheduled from May 2023 – June 2024. Please see our JPIC web page for a complete listing of all our current JPIC ministries and events, many of which are not listed on this calendar.

This page will be updated often, as our JPIC ministries are dynamic and often host new events and programming. Please contact me directly if you are aware of any approved JPIC ministry meetings or events that I have not listed on our calendar. Thank you for all that you do for our parish and community!
-Ken Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation

RECURRING JPIC MINISTRY MEETINGS

JPIC STAFF MEETINGS
​1st Tuesday each month, 11-12:30 pm, Parish Office Conference Room
Contact: Ken Chiha

LATINO MINISTRIES STAFF MEETINGS
​(INCLUDES JPIC LATINO PROGRAMMING) 
2nd Tuesday each month, 2-3:30 pm, Parish Office Conference Room
Contact: Katushka Olave

JPIC COUNCIL/PARISHIONER VOLUNTEER GATHERINGS
​ Saturdays, quarterly, 10-11:30 am, Fellowship Hall (Immaculata Gym)
Fall-10/07/23; Winter-01/20/24; Spring-04/06/24; Summer-TBA
Contact: Ken Chiha

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JPIC PROMOTING HUMAN DIGNITY (PHD) MEETINGS
As scheduled by volunteer parishioner team leader and individual ministries.
Contact: Catherine Pleil

JPIC FRIENDS OF SAINT FRANCIS (Post JustFaith Group)
2nd Saturday each month, 9 am-12 pm, Parish Office Adult Faith Formation Room
Contact: Maryann Crea

JPIC FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD (FMF)
One Wednesday each month, Monthly Dinner Service, 5:15-6:30 pm, 300 North Queen Street, Durham
Contact: Patricia Basta

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JPIC CARE FOR CREATION (GREEN TEAM) MEETINGS
As scheduled by volunteer parishioner team leaders and individual ministries.
Contact: Kim Krzywy or Sue Concannon

JPIC IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MEETINGS
​1st Tuesday each month, 2-3:30 pm, Parish Office Adult Faith Formation Room
Contact: Ítalo Medelius or ​Ken Chiha 

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JPIC CORE TEAM COMMUNITY ORGANIZING MEETINGS
Once every 4-8 weeks, depending on parish/Durham CAN programming/events.
​Saturdays, 10-11:30 am, Parish Office Conference Room
Contact: Ken Chiha

JPIC DURHAM CAN RESEARCH ACTION TEAM MEETINGS
As scheduled by Durham CAN Research Action Team leaders.
Contact: Ken Chiha

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JPIC DIRECT SERVICE MEETINGS
Contact: Mike Jenista or Diana McNeill​

JPIC MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY/URBAN MINISTRIES OF DURHAM
3rd Saturday each month, 4:15-5:30 pm, Immaculata Kitchen
Contact: Becki and Jeff Swoager

JPIC FURNITURE PROJECT OF DURHAM
Saturday morning deliveries to clients
Contact: Mike Jenista

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JPIC RELATED IC PASTORAL MINISTRIES (IN SPANISH)

AA (Spanish)
Saturdays, 7-9 pm; Sundays, 4:30-6:30 pm; Mondays, 7-9 pm; San Damiano, Conference Room 1
​Contact: Katushka Olave

PARENTS AND COUPLES SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 10-12 pm; Saint Claire
​Contact: Katushka Olave

JPIC RELATED IC ​PASTORAL MINISTRIES (IN ENGLISH)

AA (English)
Wednesdays, 6-7 pm, San Damiano, Conference Room 1
Contact: Katushka Olave

REMAIN IN MY LOVE
(LGBTQ+ Pastoral Support Ministry)
​3rd Saturday each month, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Zoom
Contact: Amy Oliphant or Karen Poglitsch

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JPIC MONTHLY CALENDAR | MAY 2023 - JUNE 2024

Listed below are non-recurring JPIC meeting/events.
Other JPIC ministries and teams "internal meetings/activities" may not be listed publicly below but sent through each JPIC ministry's email list.

MAY 2023
Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage
Jewish American Heritage
Mental Health Awareness

06, FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD 2ND ANNUAL “ROCK THE BLOCK” EVENT

• ​9 am-3 pm, 300 North Queen Street, Durham

​08, DURHAMCARES MEETING
​11, JPIC COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING

• 6:30-8:30 pm, Zoom

13-14, JPIC MOTHER’S DAY ROSE SALE

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

​​15, DURHAM CAN CITY COUNCIL ACTION: BILINGUAL INSPECTOR AND ​AFFORDABLE HOUSING

• 7–8 pm, City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza)

​22, DURHAM CAN COUNTY COMMISSION A.R.P.A.
​(AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT) FUNDING ACTION

• 7 pm, County Commision

23-28, SAINT FRANCIS BUILDS

• Trip to Plymouth, NC

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JUNE 2023
Immigrants and Refugees
Gun Violence Prevention
LGBTQ+ Pride

14, 21, 28, JPIC SUMMER BOOK STUDY

• Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 am, Parish Office Adult Faith Formation Room

18-24, “ENGAGING STORIES: A JOURNEY OF FAITH, LIFE, AND ACTION” JPIC SPONSORED CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING YOUTH MINISTRY TRIP

• Lewis University (Romeoville, IL)

20, DURHAM CAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CORE TEAM TRAINING

• 6–8 pm, Nehemiah Christian Church

21, JPIC GUN VIOLENCE MEETING

• 7-8:30 pm, San Damiano 2

21, FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD MONTHLY DINNER SERVICE

• 5:15-6:30 pm, 300 North Queen Street, Durham

25, JPIC HEALTH SCREENINGS

• 11:30 am-6 pm (After Masses)

27, BREAD FOR THE WORLD MEETING

• 6:30-8:30 pm, San Damiano 2

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JULY 2023
Call to Family, Community, and Participation​

01, “ENGAGING STORIES: A JOURNEY OF FAITH, LIFE, AND ACTION” YOUTH MINISTRY JPIC POST-TRIP SHARING AND WITNESS SESSION

• 8:30-11 am, Immaculata School ​Youth Ministry Room 2222​

11-18, IAF/METRO IAF 2023 7-DAY ORGANIZING TRAINING

• John Hopkins University

12, INSTITUTE FOR FAITH AND LIFE YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY SHARING AND WITNESS SESSION (JPIC THEMES)

• 6:30-8:30 pm, Immaculata School Youth Ministry Room 2222

14, FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD (FMF) CAMP PHOENIX: ADOPT A CAMPER ​DONATION DEADLINE
29, JPIC PRESENTATION ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING FOR THE YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM

• 9 am-12 pm, Immaculata School Youth Ministry Room 2222​

30, JPIC HEALTH SCREENINGS

• 11:30 am-6 pm (After Masses)

31, CLIMATE JUSTICE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT GATHERING​

• Session 1: “Faith and Climate Change,” 7-8:30 pm, San Damiano 2

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AUGUST 2023
International Peace​

01-31, FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD BARREL OF JOY FOR HOMELESSNESS

• Church Gathering Space

01, BREAD FOR THE WORLD MEETING (w/ NC State Organizer Jason Blanton)

• 5 pm

02, JPIC LEADERS LAUDATO SI’ LISTENING SESSION/DISCUSSION (OPTION 1)

• 6:30-8 pm, San Damiano 2

05-06, JPIC OLIVE WOOD RELIGIOUS CARVINGS SALE (Benefiting Christians in the Holy Land)

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

06, JPIC LATINO SUPPORT OF FARMWORKERS/LABOR UNION CAUCUS

• All Day-Various Shifts, Wilson, NC

07, CLIMATE JUSTICE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT GATHERING​

• Session 2: “Public Action/Advocacy,” 7-8:30 pm, San Damiano 2

08, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MEETING

• 4 pm, Parish Office Conference Room ​(Rescheduled from 1st Tuesday of the month)​

09, JPIC LEADERS LAUDATO SI’ LISTENING SESSION/DISCUSSION (CARE FOR CREATION GREEN TEAM SESSION)

• 6:30-8 pm, San Damiano 2

10, JPIC LEADERS LAUDATO SI’ LISTENING SESSION/DISCUSSION (OPTION 2)

• 9-10:30 am, San Damiano 2

12, JPIC COMMUNITY ORGANIZING (DURHAM CAN) CORE TEAM MEETING

• 10-11:30 am, Parish Office Conference Room

14, FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS - PARENTS MEETING

• 5-6:30 pm, 300 North Queen Street, Durham

19, BEYOND EXECUTIONS: REMEMBERING 43 LOST AND CREATING A FUTURE WITHOUT DEATH ROW

• 12-2 pm, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church (1801 Hillsborough Street) (Concludes with a Prayer Vigil at Central Prison [1300 Western Boulevard])

27, JPIC HEALTH SCREENINGS

• 11:30 am-6 pm (After Masses)

29, FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD MONTHLY DINNER SERVICE

• 5:15-6:30 pm, 300 North Queen Street, Durham

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SEPTEMBER 2023
SEASON OF CREATION 09/01-10/04
(Care for Creation)
Hispanic Heritage 09/15-10/15​

01, CREATION DAY, DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION

• Start of The Season of Creation 2023

05, JPIC IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MEETING

• 2-3:30 pm, Parish Office Adult Faith Formation Room 

07, JPIC GIRL SCOUTS SERVICE PROJECT MEETING
​09-11, ANTISEMITISM TRAINING (DCIA/USHMM)

• Washington D.C.

11, JPIC JUSTFAITH CO-FACILITATOR FINAL PLANNING SESSION

• 9:30-11 am, Parish Office Conference Room

14, DURHAM CAN STRATEGY TEAM AND CLERGY RETREAT

• 10 am-2 pm, Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (4907 Garrett Road, Durham)

14,21,28, JPIC JUSTFAITH

• Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Immaculata School Youth Ministry Room 2222

​15, JPIC AND HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH COALITION FOR A BELOVED COMMUNITY MEETING

• 1 pm, Social Justice Meeting

​16, HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

• 10-6 pm, 3321 Intercross Rd, Durham, NC 27704​

18, JPIC PRESENTATION: CARE FOR CREATION AND CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT [In Support of IC’s Celebration of the Season of Creation]

• 7-8:30 pm, San Damiano 2, A biblical/theological talk on Care for Creation by Ken Chiha, Immaculate Conception's Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)

21, DURHAM CAN METRO COUNCIL MEETING

• 6-8 pm, Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church (927 West Trinity Avenue, Durham)

28, JPIC MEETING WITH NC CONGRESS OF LATINO ORGANIZATIONS (LATINO CONGRESS) AND DURHAM CAN

• 1 pm, Parish Office Conference Room

30, JPIC CORE TEAM COMMUNITY ORGANIZING (DURHAM CAN) MEETING

• 10-11:30 am, Parish Office Conference Room

​30, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

• 10:30 am, Immaculate Conception/Immaculata Playground

30, JPIC IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES INFORMATION TABLE

• Gathering space after all masses. Promoting the October 14th Triangle Conference on “Building Bridges of Welcome: A Workshop on Accompaniment of Asylum Seekers” (Asylum Seekers and Refugee Project).

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OCTOBER 2023
SAINT FRANCIS WEEK 10/01-10/07
Domestic Violence Awareness
Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness
Respect Life

01, JPIC IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES INFORMATION TABLE

• Gathering space after all masses. Promoting the October 14th Triangle Conference on “Building Bridges of Welcome: A Workshop on Accompaniment of Asylum Seekers” (Asylum Seekers and Refugee Project).​
  

03, ​​TRANSITUS CELEBRATION SERVICE

• 7 pm, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

04, FEAST OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

•  Final Day of The Season of Creation 2023

05,12,19,26, JPIC JUSTFAITH

• Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Immaculata School Youth Ministry Room 2222

07, JPIC COUNCIL/PARISHIONER VOLUNTEERS GATHERING (FALL)

• 10-11:30 am, Fellowship Hall (Immaculata Gym)

08, REFUGEES “BORDER” SEEKERS TALK (JPIC IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES)

• First Presbyterian Church (FPC)

13-16, FRANCISCAN JUSTICE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: PRESERVING GOD’S PLANET TOGETHER

• Washington Retreat House, Washington, DC

14, BUILDING BRIDGES OF WELCOME: A WORKSHOP ON ACCOMPANIMENT OF ASYLUM SEEKERS (Asylum Seekers and Refugee Project) (JPIC IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES)

• 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church (4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh NC 27606)

​15, DURHAM CAN CANDIDATES ASSEMBLY

• 6 pm, Mount Level Missionary Baptist Church (316 Hebron Road, Durham, NC)

22, JPIC PROMOTING HUMAN DIGNITY RACIAL JUSTICE/ADVOCACY TRIP TO LOCAL DACHAU MEMORIAL

• 4 pm, Durham Hebrew Cemetery (Registration Required)

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NOVEMBER 2023
Native American Heritage (Indigenous People)
Black Catholic History​

TBA, ​THANKSGIVING BASKETS ANNUAL FOOD AND GIFT CARD DONATIONS
09,16, JPIC JUSTFAITH

• Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Immaculata School Youth Ministry Room 2222

15, FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD MONTHLY DINNER SERVICE

• 5:15-6:30 pm, 300 North Queen Street, Durham

TBA, ANTORCHA-GUADALUPANA TORCH RUN

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DECEMBER 2023
ADVENT 12/03-12/24
Life and Dignity of the Human Person​

TBA, ADVENT GIVING TREE

• Church Gathering Space

TBA, ​CHILDREN’S COAT DRIVE

• Church Gathering Space

02-03, JPIC ADVENT ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

09-10, JPIC ADVENT ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR (Cards Only)

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

12, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
​16-24, POSADAS (JPIC LATINO)
18, JPIC PRESENTATION: AWAY IN A MANGER? THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INCARNATION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT [In Support of IC’s Celebration of the 800-Year Anniversary of Saint Francis’s First Nativity in Greccio]

• ​7-8:30 pm, San Damiano 2

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JANUARY 2024
Catholic Poverty Awareness
Slavery/Human Trafficking

20, JPIC COUNCIL/PARISHIONER VOLUNTEERS GATHERING (WINTER)

• 10-11:30 am, Fellowship Hall (Immaculata Gym)

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FEBRUARY 2024
LENT 02/14-03/28
African American History​

10-11, JPIC VALENTINE’S DAY FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE SALE

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

14-28, GREENER LENT
16, 23, MULTICULTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS

• Fridays, 7-8:30 pm

17-28, MIGRANT WORKER HYGIENE KITS

• Church Gathering Space

20,27, JPIC LENTEN BOOK STUDY (ZOOM GROUP)

• Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Zoom

23, JPIC LENTEN BOOK STUDY (IN-PERSON GROUP)

• Fridays,10-11:30 am, Parish Office Adult Faith Formation Room

26, JPIC PRESENTATION: OSCAR ROMERO, LIBERATION THEOLOGY, AND CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT [In Support of IC’s Reception of the Relic of Saint Oscar Romero]

• ​7-8:30 pm, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sanctuary

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MARCH 2024
LENT 02/14-03/28
Women’s History
Disabilities Awareness​

01-17, JPIC MIGRANT WORKER HYGIENE KITS

• Church Gathering Space

01-28, GREENER LENT
01,08,15,22, JPIC LENTEN BOOK STUDY (IN-PERSON GROUP)

• Fridays,10-11:30 am, Parish Office Adult Faith Formation Room

01,08,15, MULTICULTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS

• Fridays, 7-8:30 pm

02-03, JPIC BREAD FOR THE WORLD: OFFERING OF LETTERS

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

05,12,19, JPIC LENTEN BOOK STUDY (ZOOM GROUP)

• Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Zoom

TBA, JPIC LATINO LENTEN RETREAT
24, JPIC DURHAM CROP HUNGER WALK

• Duke University Campus

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APRIL 2024
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers (Economic Justice)
Child Abuse Prevention​

06, JPIC COUNCIL/PARISHIONER VOLUNTEERS GATHERING (SPRING)

• 10-11:30 am, Fellowship Hall (Immaculata Gym)

20-21, JPIC EARTH DAY FAIR

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

23, JPIC PRESENTATION ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING FOR RCIA CANDIDATES

• ​7 pm, San Damiano 2

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MAY 2024
Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage
Jewish American Heritage
Mental Health Awareness​

06, JPIC PRESENTATION: STANDING IN THE RIGHT PLACE: CHRIST AND MULTICULTURALISM – UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL/CULTURAL ENCOUNTER IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING [In Support of IC’s Celebration of Pentecost and our Pentecost Multicultural Festival]

• 7-8:30 pm, San Damiano 2

11-12, JPIC MOTHER’S DAY ROSE SALE

• After All Masses, Church Gathering Space

18, JPIC PENTECOST MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

• 12-9 pm

JUNE 2024
Immigrants and Refugees
Gun Violence Prevention
LGBTQ+ Pride

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If you have questions regarding our various JPIC ministries, please contact me directly.
Kennith M. Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 901-A West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-3449 Ext. 293 - chihak@icdurham.org