October 28, 2024
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, November 4, 2024.Due to the holiday, the deadline for submissions this week is Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 pm.
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CSA assessment spreadsheet
Attached is the 2025 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) assessment spreadsheet for all parishes in the Diocese of Erie. Parishes are receiving CSA assessments much earlier than in previous years. This is due to our new working relationship with Our Sunday Visitor (OSV). OSV is spearheading our CSA initiative, and we are working within their new guidelines. As far as our billing system is concerned, we will once again use the same four-payment schedules as in the past: April 30, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31. This year’s CSA formula used to calculate assessments has been modified slightly to more accurately reflect the current financial conditions of the parishes. No parish within the 2025 CSA cycle, incurred more than a 5% increase over the 2024 CSA goals. Questions or comments related to individual assessments should be directed to Patrick Barron, director of parish and school financial services, at 814.824.1168.
Announcement regarding the celebration of the Immaculate Conception obligation
This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traditionally celebrated on December 8, coincides with the Second Sunday of Advent. Consequently, the observance is transferred to Monday, Dec. 9, and it remains a holy day of obligation. Please refer to the attached document for further details. Please call the Office for Divine Worship if you have any questions at 814.824.1271.
2024 Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Please find attached Bishop Persico’s letter introducing the 2024 collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, taken the weekend of Nov. 16-17. Parishes are asked to publicize this collection in a significant way on the weekend of Nov. 9-10.
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 November newsletter is attached.
International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter
The Catholic Foundation is happy to share the attached November 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.
Deadline approaching for #iGiveCatholic registration
Registration is still open for the annual #iGiveCatholic giving day campaign. Parishes, schools and ministries interested in participating must register themselves by Nov. 1. Contact Elizabeth Rathburn of the Catholic Foundation at erathburn@cfnwpa.org or 814.824.1257 with questions.
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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Palliative and hospice care information session
St. Francis Xavier Parish, 8880 Main St., McKean, is pleased to host a presentation on the benefits of choosing palliative and hospice care as we prepare for eternal life. All are welcome to attend this important session on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 pm. A flyer is attached for parish bulletins.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish to host turkey bingo
A turkey bingo will be held at St. Anthony Padua Parish, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, on Sunday, Nov. 10. Doors will open at noon with bingo beginning at 1 pm. The cost is $30 a pack, $35 for two packs and $40 for three packs. Each pack contains 20 games of regular bingo and five special games. There will be a 50/50, raffle baskets, turkey lottery tree and delicious food and desserts for sale. A $20 gift card will be awarded to the big winner of each of the 20 regular games. Please see a flyer appropriate for church bulletins attached.
Thanksgiving bake sale at St. Anthony of Padua Parish
St. Anthony Padua Parish, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, will be taking orders for a variety of delicious baked goods including plain pogach, plain bread, raisin bread and cinnamon rolls (with or without raisins). The deadline to place an order is Sunday, Nov. 24, with pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27, from noon to 3 pm. To place an order, please contact Launa at 724.342.2489 or Linda at 724.866.7488. Please see a flyer appropriate for church bulletins attached.
St. Ann Church to host 2024 election information session
St. Ann Church will host A Catholic Approach to Voting in the 2024 Election information session on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-8:30 pm, in the downstairs social hall, 921 East Ave., Erie. The goal of the evening will be to achieve a well-informed conscience in preparation for making sound decisions on election day. More details are included in the attached flyer.
There are no classifieds this week.
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