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Dr. King remembered at St. Katharine Drexel Parish

By Karen Callaway | Photo editor
Jan 21, 2020 10:35:00 PM

Dr. King remembered at St. Katharine Drexel Parish

St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 9015 S. Harper Ave., celebrates the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during Mass on Jan. 19, 2020. After Communion, students read personal essays reflecting on King’s speech “Love Your Enemies.” They received a $50 gift card and a certificate of appreciation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
An image of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., appears in the sanctuary. Behind the image is Dominican Father Paul Whittington, pastor. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Isiah Baldwin plays the saxophone during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Choir member Nicole Cannon sings "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" after the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners share the sign of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A parishioner distributes Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Donavan Ellis, a second-grade student at St. Ailbe School, reads his essay to the congregation. He received a $50 gift card and certificate of appreciation from the parish. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Elijah Pierre Toussaint, a senior at DeLasalle Institute, reads his essay. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Precious Blood Father Denny Kinderman reads a prayer at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the choir join hands as they sing “We Shall Overcome” in a tribute to Dr. King at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 9015 S. Harper Ave., celebrates the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during Mass on Jan. 19, 2020. After Communion, students read personal essays reflecting on King’s speech “Love Your Enemies.” They received a $50 gift card and a certificate of appreciation.

Topics:

  • rev. martin luther king jr
  • katharine drexel parish
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