January 8, 2024
Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday the next Information Bulletin is Tuesday, January 16, 2024.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, January 11, at 4:30 p.m.
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Help Spread the Faith collection
Please find attached the letter from Bishop Persico concerning the Help Spread the Faith collection to be taken up the weekend of January 27-28. Pastors are asked to publicize this collection in a significant way the weekend of January 20-21.
2024 Catholic Services Appeal
The Catholic Services Appeal is the annual fundraising campaign of the Diocese of Erie and is essential to supporting the day-to-day work of the Catholic Church in northwest Pennsylvania. The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania facilitates the CSA campaign for the Diocese of Erie. Materials for the 2024 CSA will begin shipping soon to parishes. When materials arrive, check to be sure you received what was ordered. Please note, watch for additional emails with important information about the launch of the 2024 CSA. Contact Julia Cooney with any questions at 814.824.1253 or jcooney@cfnwpa.org.
2024 CSA parish information webinar
Pastors and parish staff are invited to attend a webinar to kick off the 2024 Catholic Services Appeal on Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. This one-hour webinar hosted by the Diocese of Erie and the Catholic Foundation and facilitated by Our Sunday Visitor will begin with prayer led by Bishop Persico. During the webinar, a variety of topics related to the 2024 CSA will be reviewed including the timeline, CSA goal, materials, in-pew solicitation, payment reminders and thank you cards. The 2024 CSA video will also be presented during the webinar. Following the webinar, all registrants will receive access to the webinar recording and slides. Please click the following link to register for this 2024 CSA parish information webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5835613319971099989.
Interested in learning more about becoming a permanent deacon?
The Diocese of Erie is launching a new five-year session for ten men seeking to study for and discern whether or not they are being called to this vocation. Visit www.eriercd.org/deacons for details. A general information and Q & A session open to all will be held via Zoom on Jan. 20 at 3 p.m.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86833597833?pwd-WWJ2UTczQWNXRlpmMDErZ2tUbG5hZz09
Meeting ID: 868 3359 7833
Passcode: 083575
Questions also can be directed to Deacon Tom McAraw, director of the Permanent Diaconate Program, by calling his office at 814.824.1148 or emailing tmcaraw@eriercd.org.
Windows 10 announcement
Attention all parish staff: Microsoft has announced it is ending support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. Ensure your parish isn't left running unsupported software. Parishes running unsupported software are vulnerable to significant security risks and potential compliance violations. Visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/getting-ready-for-the-windows-11-upgrade-eb50813f-c7da-4cf8-89a3-6ba0d33b2773 to learn more about getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade.
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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9 Days for Life Novena
You’re invited to join thousands of Catholics, both locally and nationwide, and the Office of Social Justice and Life of the Diocese of Erie in prayer for the protection of human life during a special novena called 9 Days for Life. Go to the Social Justice and Life page at Catholic Charities, Inc., https://ccincerie.org/respect-for-life, to sign up to receive daily prayers from Jan. https://ccincerie.org/respect-for-life, to sign up to receive daily prayers from Jan. 16-24, or contact Elizabeth Slaby at eslaby@ccincerie.org for more information.
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 Jan. 20 at 3:15 p.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 695 Smithson Ave., Erie. Call the office with questions at 814.899.3000 or email: office@smmc.church. See flier for details.
Erie Catholic School System open house
The Erie Catholic School System is hosting open houses from 12-2:00 p.m. at its six campuses on the following days:
- Jan. 21
- James School, 2602 Buffalo Rd, Erie.
- Jan. 28
- Blessed Sacrament School, 2510 Greengarden Blvd., Erie.
- Our Lady of Peace School, 2401 W. 38th, Erie.
- Luke School, 425 E. 38th St., Erie.
- Feb. 4
- George School, 1612 Bryant St., Erie.
- Jude School, 606 Lowell Ave., Erie.
Registration is appreciated. To register, please visit Eriecatholic.org. See flier for details.
Reverse raffle
St. Stephen School in Oil City is hosting its 29th Annual Reverse Raffle on Jan. 27, at the Seneca Volunteer Fire Hall, 3494 PA-257, Seneca, from 5:30-11:00 p.m. Each $30 ticket offers the chance to win a $1,500 grand prize and includes food and limited beverages — beer, wine, soft drinks and bottled water — alongside entertainment. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets, call 814.677.3035 or email misti.kresinski@venangocatholic.org.
Prayer and finding God in the silence
Anawim Ministries is hosting a retreat on prayer and finding God in the silence on Feb. 25 at the Bethany Retreat Center, 1031 Germania Rd., Frenchville. Dr. Jan Satterlee will present prayer as communication with God by unpacking three expressions of prayer: vocal, meditative and contemplative. To learn more about the retreat, visit https://www.wetravel.com/trips/prayer-and-finding-god-in-the-silence-anawim-ministries-frenchville-54384564.
Director of maintenance
St. Boniface Parish in Erie is seeking a qualified individual for the position of director of maintenance with the responsibilities of regular cleaning and upkeep of all facilities, as well as performing routine and preventative maintenance. See the attachment for further details and how to apply.
Volunteers needed
Anawim Ministries in Frenchville is seeking volunteers to help make its 2024 events possible. If interested, email bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com.
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