May 9, 2022

The next Information Bulletin is Monday, May 16, 2022.
Deadline for submissions is Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

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Diocese and Catholic Charities announce restructuring
In an effort to strengthen the ministry of charity and justice within the Diocese of Erie, and to provide the best possible assistance to those burdened by poverty, those living on the margins and the most vulnerable, the diocesan Catholic Charities department will merge into Catholic Charities, Inc. Please see the attached document for more insight into the steps that are being taken and the impact it will have on both entities.

Parents: Have you heard what’s happening with confirmation in the diocese?
The faith formation experience for 6^th- through 12^th-graders is changing in the Diocese of Erie. Participate in a Zoom session on May 23 to find out how the diocese and parishes are committed to journeying with young people in ways that bring them closer to Jesus and their Catholic faith. Learn the when, where, why and how of this change, and pose questions to the Faith Formation team of the diocese. Choose to attend any one of the sessions — scheduled on May 23 at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. — and log on at https://bit.ly/3MPYts6.

World Youth Day information session for young people, parents
Young people and/or parents interested in attending the 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, are invited to a WYD Sneak Peek Zoom session on May 22 at 3 p.m. John Paul, founder and CEO of Verso Ministries, will host the meeting with Jillian Zaczyk, director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Erie. Come with your questions and hear all the details about this life-changing encounter with Jesus and young Catholics from around the world. Register for this Zoom session at https://bit.ly/38PKiV8. See the attachment for the complete itinerary for the WYD trip.

Pastors, parish secretaries asked to update livestream Mass information
The Communications Office of the Diocese of Erie continues to update its resources related to COVID-19 through a tile available on the diocesan homepage at www.ErieRCD.org. In addition, pastors and parish secretaries are invited to regularly visit the listing of livestream parish Masses found at https://www.eriercd.org/livestreammass.html. If times or links have changed, or if your parish is not listed and would like to be, please send details to Rich Papalia, webmaster, at RPapalia@ErieRCD.org.

Free Vacation Bible School resource kit
Go to https://bit.ly/3OKSkPT to get a free Vacation Bible School resource kit from ACS, makers of Church Office and Ministry Platform. Call the Information Technology Office of the Diocese of Erie for assistance at 814-824-1184.

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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Speaker series on healing the body, mind and spirit
St. Boniface Parish, 9367 Wattsburg Road, Erie, will host a speaker series beginning this month on healing the body, mind and spirit. This adult formation series addresses the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and how we may heal ourselves moving forward. All sessions will be held in the church from 11 a.m. to noon. The schedule is as follows:

May 21 — Sharon Wyskiel, “Mental Healing Aspects”
July 23 — Dr. James Cowles, “Physical and Mental Experiences of the Pandemic”
Aug. 20 — Sister Nancy Fisher, “Community as a Source of Healing”
Sept. 10 — Deacon Frank Pregler, “Healing of the Spirit.”

For more information, contact the parish office at 814-825-4439.

Parish examines Catholic culture with beer book
A study and discussion series on the book The Beer Option: Brewing a Catholic Culture, Yesterday & Today (by R. Jared Staudt) will be held in the St. Anthony Room at St. Boniface Parish, 9367 Wattsburg Road, Erie, beginning this month and continuing through the end of June. The series will address how Catholic culture and the brewing of beer may open new avenues of understanding our Catholic culture into the future. All sessions begin at noon and are open to anyone 21 and older. St. Boniface’s own parish-brewed beer will be available for refreshment and conversation. The schedule is as follows:

May 22 — Introduction, history and author video interview
May 29 — Beer and culture
June 12 — Experiencing beer with beer-tasting
June 26 — A proper perspective on beer, culture and temperance.

For more information, contact Deacon Tim Good at St. Boniface Parish at 814-825-4439.

Spaghetti dinner planned at Erie parish
The Altar Society at Sacred Heart Parish in Erie is hosting its 69th annual spaghetti dinner on May 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church auditorium, 816 W. 25th St. This is a drive-through-only event. The cost for dinner is $13, and a quart of meatballs and sauce is $8. Take a chance on four theme baskets, valued at $250 each, and a 50/50 raffle.

Business manager needed at Clarion parish

Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarion is seeking a full-time business manager. Responsibilities include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, budgeting and financial reporting. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary. A complete job description is available at www.icclarion.org or at https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.

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