June 24, 2024
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, July 1, 2024.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 27, at 4:30 p.m.
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Complete the annual Parish Report for Child Protection Compliance
Parishes are reminded that the annual Parish Report for Child Protection Compliance is now due. All parishes are required to complete the report. The information in the report is necessary to complete the annual USCCB Charter Audit for Child Protection Compliance that the diocese undergoes each year. The report and instructions are attached. For questions or assistance in completing the report, please do not hesitate to contact Cindy Zemcik at 814.824.1195 or czemcik@eriercd.org.
NFP Awareness Mass and Reception
Love Beyond Measure is this year’s theme for National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week. Join other families in celebrating God’s vision for married love on Sunday, July 28 at the 11 am Mass at St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, with Bishop Lawrence Persico. Following Mass, all are invited for light refreshments at the Mother Teresa Academy Hall. More information at https://www.eriercd.org/chastity/awareness-mass.html.
Looking for family planning that respects your faith, your marriage, your body and that is effective? Couples from around the diocese are learning about a way of life that helps them work with God to grow their families or children. Find studies verifying Natural Family Planning’s (NFP) effectiveness and class schedules at www.eriercd.org/chastity.htm or contact the Diocesan Natural Family Planning Coordinator at 814.512.0818.
Office for Divine Worship monthly newsletter
The Office for Divine Worship presents a monthly newsletter to aid in preparing celebrations that will occur in that particular month. The July newsletter is attached.
Catholic Social Ministry grant opportunity
The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for its Catholic Social Ministry grant. Applications will be accepted through July 29. Those eligible to apply for these grants are Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving people within the 13 counties of the Diocese of Erie, departments of the Diocese of Erie and parishes. Each organization must have programs supporting family ministries, justice and peace, respect life, parish social ministry, ministry to persons with disabilities or natural family planning. Grant guidelines and criteria can be found on the Catholic Foundation website at https://www.cfnwpa.org/grant-seekers/catholic-social-ministry-grant-guidelines-criteria.
Rice Bowl project concludes
Catholic families united this past Lenten season to participate in the CRS Rice Bowl project. This effort was a huge success and is greatly appreciated. Funds raised during the CRS Rice Bowl project are now due. Please turn those into Financial Services at the Diocese of Erie as soon as possible so that the process of distributing funds to our local food pantries may begin. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Slaby at?eslaby@ccincerie.org.
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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St. Ann Novena to celebrate 105th year
The 105th annual St. Ann Novena will take place beginning on Thursday, July 18 and conclude on the feast of Sts. Ann and Joachim on Friday, July 26 at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, 921 East Ave., Erie. Several special events are planned during the nine-day Novena.
As part of the Novena, a special visit of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will arrive at St. Ann Church at 8 am on Sunday, July 21. There will be an opening procession followed by a special 8:30 am Mass celebrated by Bishop Lawerence Persico. The statue will remain in the church for the 11 am Mass the same day and will be available for veneration until 4 pm, when a farewell will be held. This visit is sponsored by the Diocese of Erie World Apostolate of Fatima, the Knights of Columbus and the Legion of Mary.
For additional information about the 105th annual St. Ann Novena, please see the attachment.
Comfort Through Grief Ministry event
St. Joseph/Bread of Life Community Parish, Erie, hosts Comfort Through Grief Ministry meetings on the fourth Monday of each month. This month, the parish will welcome guest speaker Father Larry Richards on June 24 from 6:15 to 8 pm in the St. Joseph/Bread of Life Parish Community Center, 147 West 24th St., Erie. Doors open at 5:30 pm. All are welcome. For more information, please see the attached flyer or contact Barb at 814.323.2806 or email dulcibarb@aol.com.
Enter to win a 1969 Chevy Camero
St. Joseph/Bread of Life Community Parish, Erie, is holding a giveaway for a 1969 Chevy Camero. The 1969 Camero has a 350 V8 engine and Chevrolet’s classic small block with a TH350 hydramatic transmission. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased online at http://www.stjoesbol.org. The drawing will be held July 6 and proceeds benefit the parish.
Our Lady of Mercy to hold Vacation Bible School
All lords and ladies, maidens and pages and all guardians of God’s kingdom are invited to put on a helmet of holiness and take up a shield of salvation to be part of this great summer event. Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held July 29 to August 2 from 9 am to noon at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 837 Bartlett Rd., Harborcreek. VBS is open to children who are four years old to those in sixth grade. Please see the attached flyer to register.
Adult and teen volunteers are also needed to make VBS a success. Volunteers can help with story time or crafting, can be group leaders or help make gametime fun. Any amount of volunteer time is appreciated. Clearances are required for all volunteers.
If you have any questions about the camp or wish to volunteer, please contact Irene Lucas at ilucas@ourladyofmercychurch.org or 814.899.6132. Registration closes on July 21.
St. Francis Xavier Parish to host Scuba VBS
Looking for oceans of fun this summer? With the theme of diving into friendship with God, a Vacation Bible School – Scuba VBS – will be held this July 8-11 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 8880 Main St., McKean. Children entering Pre-K to 5th grade are invited to an amazing undersea adventure to experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. For more details and to register, see attached flyer or please visit www.https://vbspro.events/p/a194e7 or contact Ashley Junk at ajunk0133@gmail.com or 724.591.4118.
Parish seeks administrative assistant
Administrative assistant position available for a Catholic parish. This position provides administrative support to the pastor, welcomes visitors to the parish office, answers phone calls, prepares a weekly bulletin, schedules Masses, pays bills and handles other related duties. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an emphasis on complete confidentiality are required. Computer experience is preferred. If interested in this position, please send or drop off your resume to St. Titus Church, 513 W. Main St., Titusville, PA 16354 or email at titus@zoominternet.net. The goal is to have the position filled soon to allow the new member of the parish staff to work alongside the retiring administrative assistant for a few weeks of training.
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