February 27, 2023
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, March 6, 2023.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, March 2, at 4:30 p.m.
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International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter
The Catholic Foundation is happy to share the attached March 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.
2023 Catholic Services Appeal update
With Commitment Sunday behind us, the Diocese of Erie thanks everyone for the good work they have done to promote giving to this year’s Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). Parishes are asked to utilize their parish leadership handbook for follow-up and thank-you letter ideas, etc. Those resources can also be found online at: https://www.eriercd.org/Catholic-Services-Appeal-CSA-Materials.html. Please contact Julia Cooney at 814.824.1253 or jcooney@cfnwpa.org to request additional CSA supplies or with any questions.
Parish music directors invited to participate in diocesan choir
In an ongoing effort to offer more collaboration and representation from throughout the diocese, Dr. Richard Robert Rossi, director of liturgical music/organist at St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, is inviting music directors at all parishes in the diocese to form a choir available for major diocesan functions. Due to the distance involved, music will be sent electronically in advance and rehearsals will be kept to a few hours before each event. The first event scheduled is the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Choir call will be 11:30 a.m. Those interested will find a link at https://stpetercathedral.com. The second event for the choir will be ordination to the priesthood on Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m., with the choir call at 5:30 p.m. See flier for details.
Catherine’s Club Giving Circle grant opportunity
Catherine’s Club Giving Circle was established by the Sisters of Mercy in 2018 to provide grants annually for up to the amount of $3000 to non-profit organizations whose primary mission is to assist women and children. Grant applications can be submitted until March 15 and are awarded in June of each year. Non-profit organizations are eligible for these grants. Applications are available at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, 444 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, or by calling Edie Hudson at 814.824.2516 or ehudson@sistersofmercy.org.
Catholic Foundation Faith Formation Grant opportunity
Are you involved in planning or implementing a faith formation project for your parish? Are you planning a parish mission or faith formation special event in the fall or in spring of 2024? Have you realized a need in the past year for increased online or digital resources for faith formation? Consider applying for a Faith Formation Grant from the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania to help fund your project. Applications are now being accepted. For more information and to read the grant guidelines and criteria, go to the following web page: https://www.cfnwpa.org/grant-seekers/faith-formation-endowment-guidelines. Contact Julia Cooney, operations director, with questions at jcooney@cfnwpa.org or 814.824.1253.
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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Holy Hour for Priests
Holy Rosary and St. John the Baptist parishes in Erie are hosting a Holy Hour for vocations to the priesthood each Thursday during Lent from 7-8 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Chapel, 2701 East Ave., Erie. Mass follows at 8 a.m. See flier at www.ErieRCD.org/images/pdf/Holy Hour for Priests Flyer.pdf.
St. Philip fish fry
St. Philip Parish in Linesville is hosting Lenten fish dinners on every Friday during Lent from Feb. 24 to March 31 from 4-7 p.m. at 401 South Mercer St., Linesville. Price is $13. Eat in or takeout available.
All Saints Parish fish dinners
All Saints Parish in Waterford is hosting Lenten fish dinners on every Friday during Lent from Feb. 24 to March 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 11264 Rt 97 North, Waterford. See flier for details.
Our Lady of the Lake fish dinners
Knights of Columbus Council 6191 is sponsoring Lenten fish dinners on every Friday during Lent from Feb. 24 to March 31 from 4:30 p.m. until sold out at Our Lady of the Lake Social Hall, 128 Sunset Drive, Edinboro. See flier for details.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish fish dinners
St. Thomas Parish in Corry is hosting Lenten Fish Dinners on March 3, 17 and 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in their St. Elizabeth Parish Center, 33 West Pleasant St., Corry. See flier for details.
St. Teresa of Avila Parish fish dinners
St. Teresa Parish in Union City is hosting Lenten Fish Dinners every Friday during Lent from March 3 to March 31 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in their parish center on Third Avenue, Union City. See the flier for more details.
Lenten vespers
St. Catherine of Siena Parish in DuBois is hosting Lenten vespers with prayer, song, Scripture and guest speakers on March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 118 South State St., DuBois. All are welcome. Funding for this series is provided through a grant from the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania. See flier at www.ErieRCD.org/images/pdf/Lenten Vespers.pdf for details on guest speakers.
Cash bingo at Polish Falcons Club
Holy Trinity Parish in Erie is hosting a cash bingo on March 5 at the Polish Falcons Club, 431 East 3rd St., Erie. Doors open at 12 p.m. with bingo beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is $25 which includes one pack. Additional packs cost $5. Call 814.456.5300 to reserve a seat. Walk-ins are welcome. See flier for details.
Estate Planning
St. Francis Xavier Parish in McKean is hosting an estate planning and wills information night on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Thomas Hoffman, II, Esq., an expert in estate planning and administration, will explain the ins and outs from a legal perspective. The presentation will be held in the church, 8880 Main St., McKean. See flier for details.
Bilingual healing Mass
St. John the Baptist, Holy Rosary and St. Stephen of Hungary parishes in Erie are hosting a bilingual healing Mass on March 10 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 509 East 26th St., Erie. The Mass is a special opportunity to invite the Holy Spirit to touch you deeply and heal those emotional, physical and spiritual places that are in need of God’s healing graces. See flier for details.
Four Leaf Clover Celebration
Blessed Sacrament Parish in Erie is hosting its Four Leaf Clover Celebration on March 18 from 5-9 p.m. at Geiger Hall, 1626 West 26th St., Erie. Music and fun are provided by Erie’s Choice Finalist Lisa Keating, mobile DJ. Admission is $5. Tickets are available at the parish office. Call the parish office with questions at 814.454.0171.
Pilgrimage to Lancaster
Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie is hosting a pilgrimage to Lancaster from June 13-15 to the Sights and Sounds Theatre to see Moses. The package includes two nights of lodging, two breakfasts and dinners, and several other events, Masses and tours. RSVP by April 6. See flier for details.
Part-time finance assistant
The St. Martin Center in Erie is seeking a part-time finance assistant. The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, working knowledge of finance, with emphasis on non-profit accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and specialized knowledge of accounting software. This is a Monday through Friday position paying $17/hr. Details and instructions to apply can be found at www.smcerie.org.
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