April 22, 2024
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, April 29, 2024.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 25, at 4:30 p.m.
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Catholic Services Appeal reminder from the Catholic Foundation
As the Catholic Services Appeal continues, the Catholic Foundation recommends pastors and parish staff consider sending a follow-up letter to those parishioners who have not yet made a pledge to the appeal. Consider sending them a CSA brochure, along with a pledge envelope. Letter template ideas can be found in the parish leadership handbook and digital versions of the letter can be found on the Diocese of Erie website at the following link: https://www.eriercd.org/Catholic-Services-Appeal-CSA-Materials.html. Extra brochures and pledge envelopes may be ordered by contacting Julia Cooney at 814.824.1253 or at jcooney@cfnwpa.org. Don’t forget to thank your donors! A thank-you card will be mailed to all donors this year but a note of thanks is always appreciated. Donors can also be thanked through the bulletin, social media or in the parish newsletter. Be sure to include an update on your progress and your project if applicable. Additional resources, including many digital options and Facebook post suggestions, can be found at the following link: https://www.eriercd.org/Catholic-Services-Appeal-CSA-Materials.html.
2024 International Needs Collection
Pastors and administrators will find attached Bishop Persico’s letter introducing the 2024 International Needs Collection. Parishes are asked to publicize this collection in a significant way the weekend of May 11-12.
Office for Divine Worship monthly newsletter
The Office for Divine Worship presents a monthly newsletter to aid in preparing celebrations that will occur in that particular month. The May newsletter is attached.
Webinar on the Synod and the Revival has been rescheduled
Bishop Andrew Cozzens and Bishop Daniel Flores will lead a webinar on Wednesday, May 1, from 4 to 5 pm ET, discussing both the work of the Synod and the Eucharistic Revival. Please use this link to register: https://usccb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zDrqR6hqStCXYqZ1zzxtKQ. See attachment for a poster promoting the event.
Continuing education opportunity: Catholic Social Justice teacher: Secret identity or superhero?
Join us for a morning presentation on Catholic Social Teaching by Elizabeth Slaby, director of the Office of Social Justice and Life for Catholic Charities of Erie, sponsored by the Faith Formation Office. There are three opportunities to hear Liz speak – May 7, 8 or 14. See the attached flier for venues across the diocese. Everyone is welcome to join us for the presentation. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. For more information, contact Mary Hickin, director of faith formation for catechesis and sacraments, at 814.824.1222.
Job openings in the diocese
See the classified section below for the latest position openings. Here’s a quick link to diocesan, school and parish jobs: https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html. For Erie Catholic School System jobs only, go to https://www.eriecatholic.org/about/careers.
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Harvard theologian featured in Gannon Loftus Lecture April 25
The Thomas J. and Mary H. Loftus Lecture on Catholic Thought and Action Speaker Series at Gannon University continues with a free lecture open to the public at 7 pm on Thursday, April 25, at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 520 Peach St., Erie. The lecture, “Hinduism and Me: A Catholic Priest’s 50 Years of Hindu Studies,” will feature Francis X. Clooney, S.J., Parkman Professor of Divinity and professor of comparative theology, Harvard University. Register at: www.gannon.edu/loftus. See flyer attachment for details.
Meadville parish plans mission in May featuring Father Ben Daghir
All are welcome to attend a parish mission at St. Agatha Church of the Epiphany of the Lord Parish, 353 Pine St., Meadville, May 12, 13 and 14. Father Ben Daghir will speak on “Prayer: The Missing Ingredient in our Spiritual Lives.” The rosary will be prayed at 6 pm with the main talk at 6:30 pm. Tuesday evening will include a healing Mass followed by an opportunity for individual prayer. After each evening there will be a social in St. Agatha’s Center.
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