December 11, 2023
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, December 18, 2023.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m.
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Notification from the USCCB concerning copyrights
Please be advised that readings may not be printed in worship aids, bulletins or shown on a screen for Liturgies without proper licensing from the USCCB. To license the readings, parishes can contact Mary Elizabeth Sperry at msperry@usccb.org. Contact the Office for Divine Worship at mgrant@eriercd.org or 814.824.1271 with any questions.
Online Advent Calendar to share
ACS, makers of Ministry Platform, created an Advent Calendar appropriate for the whole family. It is available for parishes and schools to share by using this link: https://www.acstechnologies.com/acst-catholic/advent/?source=General%20&utm_source=General%20&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=General_Social&fbclid=IwAR3JHFfs1NVf0_XfvHsVpGUX6nb25t-kHKQ0szPJD4C1C_jVAlquW_WSDB0. Contact the IT Department at St. Mark Catholic Center at kpapalia@eriercd.org with any questions.
#iGiveCatholic final results are in
The Catholic Foundation is happy to announce the final results for #iGiveCatholic. With all offline gifts tallied, $441,406 was raised by 2,017 donors for 99 organizations. Organizations that were fiscally sponsored by the Catholic Foundation and those that were prize winners will receive a check from the Foundation by the end of the year. To read more about the campaign, including prize winners and sponsoring businesses and individuals, visit https://www.cfnwpa.org/news/igivecatholic-breaks-record-again. Contact Elizabeth Rathburn with questions at erathburn@cfnwpa.org or 814.824.1257.
Mission Office collections funds reminder:
Pastors and administrators are reminded, if you have not already done so, to please submit the funds from the Missionary Cooperative Plan Collection 2023 as well as from the World Mission Sunday 2023 to the Diocesan Mission Office as soon as possible. In general, the proceeds of these collections should be sent to the Mission Office soon after the collection itself so that they can be forwarded to the missionary groups and the Pontifical Mission Society’s national office before the end of the year. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Indira Suarez in the Mission Office at isuarez@eriercd.org or 814.824.1231.
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 http://ErieCatholic.org/careers.
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Advent Lectio
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie are offering two reflective, interactive times of Advent Lectio that will invite participants to consider new doors that might be waiting to be opened. Sisters Ann Muczynski, Colleen Leathley and Anne McCarthy will facilitate the session which will include spiritual inspiration, prayer, reflection and sharing. The same session will be offered twice at the monastery, 6101 East Lake Road, Harborcreek. Consider attending on Dec. 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. or Dec. 16 from 3-4:30 p.m. Registration is required and donations are welcome. For more information and to register, email retreats@eriebenedictines.org or call 814.899.0614 ext. 2403.
Monastery tour and Advent vigils
Tour the monastery of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, 6101 East Lake Road, Harborcreek, on Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Following the guided tour will be supper with the sisters in the monastery dining room, as well as an Advent vigil at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Reservations are needed for the tour and dinner because space is limited. Visit https://eriebenedictines.org/spirituality/advent-tour-reservation-form.html or call Michelle at 814.899.0614 ext. 2507. You are also welcome to attend all the Advent vigils each Saturday during Advent, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel with no reservations necessary.
O Antiphons of Advent
St. Ann Church in Erie is hosting the O Antiphons of Advent presented by the Legion of Mary on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at the church, 921 East Ave., Erie. Take a step back from the pressing concerns of the season to slow down, and in prayer, silence, song, reflection and adoration, anticipate and celebrate the coming of the Lord. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. See flier for details.
Holy Hour
Please join Deacon Dave Jacquel and the parishioners of St. Mark and Mt. Calvary parishes for a Holy Hour for the National Eucharistic Revival on Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Church, 2022 E. Lake Road, Erie. Call the parish office with questions at 814.899.3000 or email: office@smmc.church. See flier for details.
Bible study program registration
Registration is now open for the next Our Lady of Peace Parish Bible study program, Daniel – a study of faith under pressure. All are welcome to learn through the lessons from the prophet Daniel. There are two sessions available: Tuesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 9 through March 5 or Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 10 through March 6. The cost is $10 and includes the workbook and materials. The deadline for registration is Dec. 20. Call Mary Beth Whitman with questions at 814.833.7701 ext. 202. The registration form is attached.
Special retreat opportunity for young adults between 19 and 35
The Diocese of Erie is sponsoring a five-day retreat for college-age and young adults under the age of 35 from Jan. 3-7. The retreat will take place at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Rd, Pulaski, Pennsylvania. Applications are still being accepted, but space is limited. For more information, contact either of the retreat organizers, Jillian Zaczyk, at jzaczyk@eriercd.org or Dave Roncolato at droncola@allegheny.edu. The application for the retreat can be found at https://www.eriercd.org/youth/silentretreat.html.
Pre-Lenten retreat
The Office of Virtue & Integrity Education of the Diocese of Erie is sponsoring a Pre-Lenten Retreat from Feb. 9-10 at St. Thomas More House of Prayer, 365 Hill City Rd, Cranberry. The retreat master for the weekend will be Father Kevin Barrett. The retreat focuses on the strength, beauty, wisdom and goodness of God’s plan to bring us back to him. For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.eriercd.org/chastity/retreat.html. Call or email Cassondra with questions at 814.824.1216 and cdragone@eriercd.org. See flier for details.
Administrative assistant for the International Missions Office/Chancery
The Office of International Missions and the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Erie are seeking a full-time administrative assistant. The candidate should possess at least a high school diploma with additional training in computers and business skills and three to five years of experience as an administrative assistant. For position details and how to apply, visit https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.
Benedictine Gift Shop
The Benedictine Gift Shop at 139 Church Street in St. Marys is your one-stop shop for Christmas and Religious Items. Carrying on the tradition of the Benedictine Sisters of Elk County, they strive to provide quality merchandise at the lowest price possible. Check out their Facebook page to see what is new. Open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed on Sundays, Mondays and Holy Days.
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