December 2, 2024
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, December 9, 2024.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, December 5, at 4:30 p.m.
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#iGiveCatholic giving continues through December 3
The #iGiveCatholic advanced giving phase is off to a strong start! Donations can be made online through Dec. 3 at erie.igivecatholic.org or directly to a parish, school or ministry by cash or check. Organizations may consider sending an email to supporters, posting a flyer at building entrances, posting a link to their organization on Facebook, or inserting a notice in bulletins or newsletters. Don’t be shy about asking your supporters to donate to #iGiveCatholic! This might be the giving opportunity that speaks to them. Contact Elizabeth Rathburn with questions at erathburn@cfnwpa.org or 814.824.1257.
International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter
The Catholic Foundation is happy to share the attached December edition of the International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter (English and Spanish versions are available). Pastors and parish staff are encouraged to read and share this publication with their parishioners, using all or parts of it for their parish bulletin, with credit to the author/source. The attached newsletter is available for sharing at all parishes.
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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Eucharistic miracles presentation
Our Lady of Peace Parish is hosting a Eucharistic miracles display during Advent. The display will be out Nov. 30 through Dec. 22, with a new display each week. On Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 pm, Father Rich Toohey and Sr. Kathleen Dietz, FSO, will give a Eucharistic miracles presentation at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 401 West 38th Street, Erie. All are welcome to come and spend time this Advent growing in Eucharistic amazement as part of our preparation for Christmas.
Follow the Star Christmas concert
St. Gregory Thaumaturgus Parish, 48 South Pearl Street, North East, will host the Christmas concert Follow the Star. Tennessee Backporch will perform the concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 pm. General seating will be available at the door. Tickets are available for adults for $25 and for students for $15. Advanced tickets may be purchased at St. Gregory parish office, 136 West Main Street, North East or Tia Book Cellar, 15 West Main Street, North East. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Advent season to be celebrated with Solemn Vespers
Solemn Vespers will be prayed at St. Peter Cathedral, 230 West 10th Street, Erie, on Sundays at 4 pm during the season of Advent. Singing will be led by the Priest Schola. With its rich use of the Scriptures (psalms, canticles and readings), prayers of intercession, symbols and gestures, the celebration of Solemn Vespers deepens our appreciation for the rich tradition that is our Catholic faith. All are invited to join in praying the prayers of the universal church in person or via livestream.
First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1: Presider & Homilist Fr. Michael Kesicki
Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 15: Presider and Homilist Fr. Joseph Petrone
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22: Presider and Homilist Bishop Lawrence Persico
St. George Youth Ministry Adoration
The St. George Youth Ministry will be sponsoring an Adoration to be held at St. George Parish, 5145 Peach Street, Erie, on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 7-8 pm. All ages are welcome. Refreshments and fellowship to follow in the school multipurpose room.
Clothing distribution party
The Community Outreach Group will host their annual clothing distribution party on Dec. 7 from 10 am - 2 pm at St. Paul Center, 453 West 16th Street, Erie, which is next door to St. Paul Catholic Church. In addition to receiving free clothing and coats, patrons can enjoy a free hot lunch. For more information, please search Facebook and YouTube for “Community Outreach Group of Erie, PA,” or e-mail Tim Nowakowski at TimNow.CommOutrchGrp@gmail.com, or text/call 814.566.6435.
Christmas cookie walk and a holiday mini-market
St. Anthony Parish, 804 Idaho Street, Sharon, is hosting a Christmas cookie walk and mini holiday market on Dec. 15 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Comfort food, Christmas mocktails and cocktails and Christmas décor will be available for purchase. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Christmas holiday craft show
The perfect present is just waiting to be discovered at our Christmas holiday craft and vendor show. This event will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 am to 4 pm at the St. Mary Social Hall, 117 Lencer Drive, Leeper. Admission is free. Dozens of tables will showcase handcrafted products including holiday decorations, home decor, wooden toys, nativity sets, jewelry, apparel, wreaths and more. A soup and sandwich luncheon will be available for purchase. A gift auction, 50/50 raffle and the 12 Days of eating and shopping raffle ($600 worth of gift cards) will also be held. Proceeds benefit St. Mary Parish faith formation program.
Cookies are: $4 a half dozen, $6 a dozen or $7 a dozen for specialty cookies. An informational flyer is attached suitable for parish bulletins.
Service of Lessons and Carols presented by St. Peter Cathedral Choir
The Choir of St. Peter Cathedral, 230 West 10th Street, Erie, will present a service of lessons and carols on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 pm. This service is an adaptation of the Festival of Lessons and Carols at King College, Cambridge, celebrated annually on Christmas Eve. St. Peter Cathedral's service, like the liturgies that inspired it, begins and ends in prayer. Nine scripture readings, from Genesis to the poetic prologue of the Gospel of John, recount the Christmas story and its location within the broader context of Salvation History. This year's musical selections feature several favorite congregational Christmas carols and anthems. Please consider making this a part of your family's annual Advent/Christmas tradition. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. A flyer is attached for parish bulletins.
St. Bernard Parish to host Seasons of the Church Year presentation
Sister Kathleen Dietz, FSO, will give a presentation on Seasons of the Church Year on Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. Bernard Parish, 95 E. Corydon St., Bradford. The talk will be at Father Gallina Hall from 10 am to noon. Sister Kathleen will discuss how, just as the earth has its seasons through which it cycles year after year, so the Church has seasons through which it cycles, following the birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Our Lord, year in and year out
Diocese of Erie seeks secretary/administrative assistant
The Diocese of Erie, 429 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, is seeking an organized and focused individual to provide administrative support to the Matrimonial Concerns and Tribunal Department. The basic responsibilities of the position are to forward calls and take messages for department members, create reports, schedule conference rooms and interviews, process departmental paperwork, transcribe interviews and other information as needed and to create, process and maintain information and records in electronic devices and applications. This is a full-time position with a terrific benefit package. Details here: https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.
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