June 3, 2024
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, June 10, 2024.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 6, at 4:30 p.m.
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There is still time to join the National Eucharistic Congress
The Erie Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Committee has more than 60 pilgrims heading to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, July 17-21. The deadline to register for the complete pilgrimage through Corporate Travel has passed, however there are still some ways the committee may be able to assist you in attending the NEC.
A number of $200 Congress passes are still available to purchase and there are seats on the buses for those who would like to travel to Indianapolis with the group. At this point in time, there are no hotel rooms available at the hotel where pilgrims from the Diocese of Erie will be staying (Best Western, Fisher, IN), so participants need to find their own accommodations. If rooms become available at the same hotel, or one nearby, the pilgrimage can provide travel back and forth daily to the congress.
For more information or if you are interested, please contact Jo Feeney at eriedeac@gmail.com.
Pastoral Planning implementation guides now available
Pastors and parish staff are reminded of the following pastoral planning guides, available on the diocesan website:
• Parish Restructuring Preparation Guide
• Implementation Guide for Merged Parishes
• Implementation Guide for Partnered Parishes
• Implementation Guide for Parishes not Restructuring at this time
• Liturgical Guide
These guides were originally developed in 2016 and have now been updated for use with ongoing pastoral planning. Parishes are encouraged to review these and other resources at https://eriercd.org/planning-downloads.html.
International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter
The Catholic Foundation is happy to share the attached June 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.
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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Holy Hour offered for the National Eucharistic Revival
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 Saturday, June 15, at 3 pm at Mt. Calvary Church, 2022 East Lake Rd., Erie. A graphic suitable for printing in a bulletin is attached. If you have questions, please call the office at 814.899.3000 or email: office@smmc.church.
Benedictine Sisters of Erie host Where Hope Is: Stories of Benedictine Influence
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie invite you to Where Hope Is: Stories of Benedictine Influence on June 30 at 2:30 pm at the H.O. Hirt Auditorium in the Blasco Library, 160 Blasco St., Erie. This interview-based theater production reflects a snapshot-in-time – 1960s to 1980s – of the influence of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie. The story is one of spirituality, community and steadfastness in facing questions of meaning, faith and Gospel accountability that challenged thinking and instilled young women with a sense of their own worth and power. More information and tickets can be found at www.eriebenedictines.org. A downloadable poster is attached.
Join parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in annual golf outing
Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in Force will host their 4th annual golf outing on July 14 at Bavarian Hills Golf Course, 251 Mulligan Rd., St. Marys. There will be a shotgun start at noon. Registration is $80 per person or $65 for members, which includes greens fees, cart, lunch, refreshments and dinner. Prizes, a 50/50 and basket raffles also will be featured. To register a team, contact Jim Allegretto at 814.594.9708.
Knights of Columbus to hold 10K, 5K race and 5K walk
Knights of Columbus JMJ Council 4071 is sponsoring its annual Liberty 10K and 5K run, and 5K walk on Thursday, July 4. The event will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 837 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek. Registration begins at 6:45 am. The event begins promptly at 8 am. The fee is $35. For more information and registration, go to www.runsignup.com/Race/PA/Harborcreek/Liberty10k or call Greg at 814.450.4298. The event will benefit St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen and will be a great way for all members of the family to celebrate the holiday.
St. Peter Cathedral seeks soprano section leader
St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, is seeking to fill the soprano section leader position in the St. Peter Cathedral Choir. Interested candidates should hold (or be working towards) a bachelor's degree in music, have strong sight-reading skills and strong vocal production with flexibility in a variety of musical styles. For additional details about how to apply and schedule an audition, see attachment or visit https://stpetercathedral.com/sacred-music/choral-section-leaders/.
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