August 19, 2024
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, August 26, 2024.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, August 22, at 4:30 p.m.
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#iGiveCatholic registration is now open for eligible organizations
The Catholic Foundation is facilitating the annual #iGiveCatholic giving day campaign for the Catholic community of the Diocese of Erie on December 3. Eligible parishes, schools and ministries should have received a registration email from Elizabeth Rathburn. Registration deadline is November 1. The Catholic Foundation is ready to help your organization be successful with #iGiveCatholic! Contact Elizabeth at erathburn@cfnwpa.org or 814.824.1257 with questions.
Copyright information from the Office for Divine Worship
The Office for Divine Worship has issued a document addressing the legalities of copyright, serving as both a reminder and potentially new information for pastors and parishes. The document is attached for reference.
NFP outreach plans Mass and picnic for Sept. 29: all are welcome!
Circle Sunday, Sept. 29, on your calendar as the Office of Virtue & Integrity Education/NFP hosts Mass and a picnic at Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Parish, 155 S. 9th St., Conneaut Lake. The event begins with Mass at 10:30 am. After Mass, enjoy an afternoon picnic filled with delicious food, faith formation and fun activities for all ages. Enjoy this perfect opportunity to connect with other families and deepen your understanding of God's plan for your family. Graphic suitable to use as a poster or bulletin insert is attached. All are welcome — bring your family, friends and a joyful spirit! More information and RSVP: https://www.eriercd.org/chastity/picnic.html
2024 Catholic Foundation fall Education Grant opportunity
The foundation’s fall Education Grant cycle is now open and applications are being accepted through September 30. Grants are available for funding towards a wide variety of religious education projects and ministry training/spiritual formation opportunities. Funding is also available for technology upgrades in schools and faith formation programs. Review the guidelines at the following link to learn more: https://www.cfnwpa.org/grant-seekers/education-grant-guidelines. Questions? Contact Julia Cooney, operations director, at jcooney@cfnwpa.org or 814.824.1253.
The Catholic Foundation has awarded $71,365 so far this year in grants to parishes, schools and diocesan offices for a wide variety of projects and programs. Visit the following link to read about these grant awards: https://www.cfnwpa.org/news/catholic-foundation-of-northwest-pennsylvania-announces-2024-spring-grant-awards-totaling-71-365
Staying safe online - Mail display name spoofing
It’s a sneaky trick used by cybercriminals: Mail display name spoofing makes an email look like it’s from someone you know or trust. Perpetrators change the name that appears in the “From” field of the email, but the actual email address is different. For example, an email may look like it’s from your boss, but the email address is not your boss’s real address. This tactic is often used in phishing attacks to trick people into sharing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.
Stay alert and always double-check the email address to keep your information safe! If you get an email asking you for money or gift cards, or if you get an email asking you to click on links or log into an account, double check the email address, not just the name. Display name spoofing is especially effective on mobile devices where you might only see the display name and not the full email address. The screen size on a mobile device is smaller than on a laptop or desktop. As a result, the amount of information that can be displayed is far less — and mail clients on mobile devices are adapted for this. Most, if not all, mail clients on mobile devices don’t display the sender’s email address, and instead show only the display name. This is a major advantage to attackers. Don’t trust the name. Always verify the email address. Or, better yet, call the person to verify the legitimacy of an email.
Attention pastors and parish staff: Use Ministry Platform to advertise events
Advertise parish bake sales or spaghetti dinners by sending parishioners an email through Ministry Platform. Several email templates have been created for your use. Once you create your own template, you can re-use it every year. Click this link: https://www.eriercd.org/images/pdf/computer/mp/specialeventsemail.pdf for instructions and a list of other templates available. If you would like to see email templates for other common parish events, email ist@eriercd.org to let us know.
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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