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www.ErieRCD.org BI-W BI-WEEKLYEEKLLY NENEWSEWSS BBULLETINULULLEL TIT N OF THE DIODDIOCESECE OF ERIE August 22, 2010 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church Feast days ity, the terrible indifference toward one’s neighbor who lives at the roadside, assault- ed by exploitation, corruption, poverty and disease.’’ This week the Catholic Church will mark the 100th birthday of the tiny, Albanian nun ChurchChurch celebrates who showed the world that the poorest of the poor deserved care and compassion. A centennialcentenn of Missionaries favorite motto she lived and preached was “Do small things with great love.’’ of CharityChar foundress Sister Ann Amen of the Sisters of St. St. Pius X St. Rose of Lima Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania re- By Jason Koshinskie members meeting Mother Teresa. Aug. 21 St. Pius X FaithLife editor How could she forget? “It was one of the highlights of my life,” Aug. 22 Queenship of the Mot Motherh Teresa, in her familiar white and Sister Ann recalled. Blessed Virgin Mary bbluelue ssari,a traveled the world to deliver a It was 1981 and she was on sabbatical singlesingle mmessage: that love and caring are the in Australia. Mother Teresa was coming to Aug. 23 St. Rose of Lima mostmost iimportantm things in the world. Brisbane to celebrate the 50th anniversary “The“The biggest disease today,’’ she once of the Mater Children’s Hospital. She spoke Aug. 24 St. Bartholomew said,said, ““is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but to an overflow crowd at the city hall audito- Aug. 25 St. Louis of France, ratherrather the feeling of being unwanted, un- rium. caredcared for and deserted by everybody. The St. Joseph Calasanz greatestgreat evil is the lack of love and char- See MOTHER TERESA, page 2 Aug. 27 St. Monica Aug. 28 St. Augustine Sept. 3 St. Gregory the Great Diocesan priest headed Honoring the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Aug. 24 for service in Rome In belated celebration of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, join St. Ann Church, 10th and East Avenue in Erie, on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at Father Edward Lohse called to Congregation 7 p.m. for Mass with guest homilist Father Edward for Clergy Father Chris Singer Krause, CSC, a member of the faculty of Gannon Uni- By Jason Koshinskie named new chancellor versity. FaithLife editor Also included will be By Anne-Marie Welsh the rosary, chaplet, conse- In 1995, Father Edward FaithLife cration, traditional marian Lohse found himself teaching hymns, enrollment in the at DuBois Central Catholic As a result of Father Edward Lohse’s departure brown scapular and bene- High School and ministering at from the Diocese of Erie to serve in Rome, Bish- diction. St. Tobias Parish in Brockway. op Donald Trautman has appointed Father Chris This event is sponsored At that time, Bishop Donald Singer as chancellor. by the Erie Apostolate of Divine Mercy of St. Trautman called him to leave “It’s a special joy to me because in 2003 I or- Ann. behind those communities that dained him,” Bishop Traut- In his encyclical, “Ad Caeli Reginam,” Pope he had grown to love to come man said. “Father Singer is Pius XII said “the Blessed Virgin Mary should to Erie for service to the larger a gifted individual and we be called Queen, not only because of her Divine church of the diocese. are proud to have him as our Motherhood, but also because God has willed her “That was a difficult move, chancellor.” to have an exceptional role in the work of our eter- but I believe it was guided by Father Singer entered St. nal salvation.” divine providence,” Father Father Edward Lohse receives applause from Bishop Donald Traut- Mark Seminary and Gan- Lohse recalls. man and diocesan employees at St. Mark Catholic Center for his non University in Erie im- Since that time he has served service to the Diocese of Erie. Bishop Trautman announced he has mediately upon graduation as diocesan chancellor and di- released Father Lohse from his diocesan duties to serve the Congre- from Oil City High School rector of vocations, as well as gation for Clergy in Rome. in 1995. He attended the the bishop’s master of ceremo- North American College in Father Chris Singer nies. Bishop Trautman made time in losing a very gifted Rome, earning his degree Now he finds himself called the move official by releasing co-worker,” Bishop Trautman in sacred theology from the Gregorian University again—this time by the Holy Father Lohse of his diocesan said. “It’s bittersweet.” there in 2003. He spent an additional year in Rome See to leave another communi- duties effective Aug. 4, the The bishop called the Vati- working on his licentiate at the John Paul II Insti- ty which he has grown to love feast day of St. John Vianney, can dicastery’s request a “spe- tute for Marriage and Family. for service once again for the the patron saint of priests. He cial honor” for Father Lohse Father Singer was assigned as a parochial vicar larger church—the universal made an announcement to di- and recognition of the Diocese at St. George Parish in Erie upon ordination to the church. ocesan employees at St. Mark of Erie’s gifted presbyterate. priesthood on June 27, 2003. He stayed in that po- Pre-Cana conference (Oct. 9) registration The Congregation for Cler- sition for five years, during which time he helped Let’s Get Real Rally (Nov. 20) release forms Catholic Center in Erie the Father Lohse will begin his gy in Rome has requested the same day. service to the Congregation for to bring the Family Honor program to the diocese. 2010-11 tuition assistance forms appointment of Father Lohse He continues to serve as a presenter and as vice Latest results of the 2010 Catholic “This is very joyful news for Clergy in early September. to serve as an official for that Father Lohse and the diocese, Services Appeal congregation. Preparing for the 3rd edition of the but there’s sadness at the same See FR. LOHSE, page 3 See FR. SINGER, page 3 Roman Missal Faithful Servants – a tribute to this year’s jubilarians Father Michael Kesicki, reappointed rector of Msgr. David Rubino, appointed campus min- Clergy appointments St. Mark Seminary, Erie, and member of the ister at Mercyhurst College, North East, and faculty of Gannon University for a term of five administrative assistant to the president, Mercy- The Most Rev. Donald years. Effective immediately. hurst College, Erie campus. W. Trautman, STD, SSL, Bishop of Erie, Deacon Douglas Konzel, appointed deacon as- Deacon Richard Rueberger, appointed deacon announces the following sistant at St. Joseph Parish/Bread of Life Com- assistant at St. Anthony Parish, Sharon, and clergy appointments: munity, Erie, for a term of five years. Effective chaplain at George Junior Republic, Grove City, July 12, 2010. for a term of five years. Effective July 12, 2010. Father Dan Arnold, assigned to residence at St. Andrew Parish, Erie. Effective September 3, Father William Kuba, appointed administrator Father Steve Schreiber, appointed diocesan di- 2010. of St. Eusebius Parish, East Brady, and its mis- rector of vocations for a term of five years while sion church of St. Richard, Rimersburg. Effec- continuing on as residential spiritual director of Father Bill Barron, appointed associate director tive August 31, 2010. St. Mark Seminary, Erie; director of Youth and of vocations (part time) for a term of five years. Young Adult Ministry and campus minister (part Effective August 4, 2010; reappointed as parochi- Father Edward Lohse, JCL, released from the time) at Cathedral Prep, Erie. Effective August al vicar of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, for a Diocese of Erie for service at the Congregation 4, 2010. term of three years. Effective July 7, 2010. for Clergy in Rome. Effective September 2010. Father Christopher Singer, appointed to the of- Deacon Richard Brogdon, appointed deacon as- Father John Malthaner, reappointed headmas- fice of chancellor for the Diocese of Erie, with sistant at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie, for a ter of Venango Catholic High School, Oil City, residence at Holy Rosary Parish, Erie. Effective term of five years. Effective July 12, 2010. while continuing on as administrator of Our immediately without specified date of termina- Lady, Help of Christians Parish, Oil City, and tion. Concurrent with this appointment are ex- Deacon Richard and Victoria Brogdon, appoint- residence at St. Joseph Parish, Oil City, for a officio memberships on the following boards/ ed interim coordinators of the diocesan Refugee term of five years. Effective immediately. committees: Bishop’s Administrative Cabinet, Ministry Program. Effective immediately. board of the Erie Diocesan Cemeteries, board of Deacon Richard O’Polka, appointed deacon as- members of each of the Catholic Charities’ cor- Father Thomas Dugan, appointed senior associ- sistant at St. Patrick Parish, Franklin, for a term porations, Priest Retirement Board, member of ate of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie, for a term of five years. Effective July 12, 2010. the Presbyteral Council and College of Consul- of six years. Effective August 15, 2010. tors, Promoter of Justice and Diocesan Review Father Walter Packard, appointed parochial Board. Deacon Fred Keck, appointed deacon assistant administrator of St. Michael Parish, Greenville. at Holy Rosary Parish, Erie, for a term of five Effective July 26, 2010 and ending September 1, Deacon Dennis Socash, appointed deacon assis- years. Effective July 12, 2010. 2010. tant at St. Agnes Parish, Morrisdale, for a term of five years. Effective July 12, 2010. By the Way... from Catholic News Service Two members of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia remained in critical condition IN THE U.S. es of Punjab and Sindh, forcing the agency bishop Burke already serves as prefect of the following an Aug. 1 accident that killed to raise its estimates of people needing assis- Supreme Court of the Apostolic Signature, Sister Denise Mosier tance. She said the agency may need to pro- the church’s highest tribunal that deals pri- , OSB, who grew up Catholic and other church-owned in Kane and entered the Benedictine Sisters health systems demonstrate greater vide emergency shelter and hygiene supplies marily with questions to as many as 100,000 people. of procedure and juris- of Elk County in St. Marys (see Death No- quality and efficiency than not-for-profit tices, page 3). The three religious were en or investor-owned systems, according to a new diction of other courts. He is also a member of route to the Benedictine monastery in Bris- analysis by Thomson Reuters. The analysis re- tow, Va., for the community’s annual re- leased Aug. 9 divided 255 U.S. health systems the Congregation for into four ownership categories and then com- Bishops, the body that treat when they were struck head-on with a pared them according to eight performance makes recommenda- vehicle allegedly driven by a drunk driver. measures, including mortality rates, compli- tions to the pope on the A message on the community’s Web site Jason Koshinskie cations, patient safety, readmission rates and appointment of bishops asked for prayers for the injured nuns and average length of stay. “Catholic and other throughout the world. for the driver of the other vehicle, Carlos Martinelly-Montano, church-owned systems are significantly more Archbishop Burke, for- Archbishop and his family. The Bolivian-born Martinelly-Montano, 23, re- likely to provide higher quality performance merly the archbishop of Raymond Burke portedly entered the United States illegally in 1996; deporta- and efficiency to the communities served than St. Louis, joins two oth- tion proceedings were started against him by the Department investor-owned systems,” said a report pre- er U.S. members of the saints’ congregation: of Homeland Security in 2008 after a previous arrest for drunk pared by David Foster of Thomson Reuters’ Cardinal Francis Stafford, former head of the driving, The Washington Post reported. Center for Healthcare Improvement in Ann A man leads two donkeys through fl oodwa- Apostolic Penitentiary, and Cardinal William The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia tried to discourage using Arbor, Mich. “Catholic health systems are ters near Sukkur, Pakistan, Aug. 12. Levada, prefect of the Congregation for the the death of Sister Denise as a “forum of the illegal immigration also significantly more likely to provide high- Doctrine of the Faith. agenda” and pleaded for a focus on mercy and forgiveness. er quality performance to the communities The Vatican condemned the recent “While grieving and dealing with the death and severe injuries served than secular not-for-profit systems,” decision by U.S. regulators to begin PEOPLE OF FAITH of our sisters, we would like to refocus attention on the conse- it added. “Investor-owned systems have sig- using embryonic stem cells in clinical quences of drinking and driving, and on Christ’s command to nificantly lower performance than all other tests on human patients. The destruction of Mother Maria Kaupas might no lon- forgive,” the community’s Aug. 3 message said. groups.” human embryos involved in such research ger walk the halls of the Sisters of St. Sister Christine Vladimiroff , OSB, of the Benedictine Sisters amounts to “the sacrifice of human beings” Casimir motherhouse in the Marquette of Erie, was scheduled to give the retreat. Sister Christine’s lec- AROUND THE WORLD and is to be condemned, said the president Park section of Chicago, but her spirit is there. ture was fortuitously titled, “Forgiveness and Reconciliation.” emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, It’s in the chapel where “I looked out at the women and here they are, with all red eyes Church charities in Pakistan are Bishop Elio Sgreccia. The U.S. Food and she prayed, the bed- and all cried out,” Sister Christine told The Huffington Post of the gearing up for prolonged relief and Drug Administration gave final approval room where she slept mood when she arrived Sunday. “I thought: What does this have rehabilitation work as the South Asian na- for a clinical trial of embryonic stem cells and even the grounds to do with anything?” tion is faced with the worst flood in its history. as a treatment for patients with spinal-cord where she took recre- “Forgiveness is about mercy, not justice,” she told a dimly lit “With continuing rains and floods spreading injuries, making the United States the first ation. Mostly, it’s in her sanctuary. to more areas, the challenge before us is grow- country to allow the testing of such cells on mission to serve people The community, which runs a counseling center, a grade ing by the day,” said Carolyn Fanelli, head of human beings. Geron Corp., the U.S. com- who need help, a mis- school and a literacy program on the wooded, 120-acre property, programming and acting country representa- pany which won the FDA approval, plans sion carried on by the wanted to forge ahead with the retreat, even as pairs of two took tive for Catholic Relief Services in Pakistan. to perform tests on a small group of patients sisters who have suc- turns driving to Fairfax to sit in vigil by the injured nuns’ bed- “We have already distributed emergency re- paralyzed by a spinal cord injury. In a July 31 ceeded her. Mother Ma- sides. interview with Vatican Radio, Bishop Sgrec- ria, who established the Mother Maria lief material to 6,400 people and our target Kaupas, founder Sister Denise was described as a vivacious musician whose is being regularly revised upward,” she said. cia said science itself recognizes the human Sisters of St. Casimir hands always moved, expressively, as she sang hymns. She served embryo “is a human being in the making.” in 1907 to serve Lithu- of the U.S. order The devastating floods that began in late July Sisters of St. in the mission the Diocese of Erie once had in Tanzania. in the mountainous north under incessant Destroying embryos “receives a completely anian immigrants in We offer our condolences to Father Steve Schreiber, director negative judgment” from an ethical point of the United States, was Casimir, has been monsoon rains have claimed more than 1,600 declared venerable, of the diocese’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry, on the passing lives and affected more than 13 million peo- view, no matter what justifications are given declared venerable July of his father, Harry W. Schreiber of Bradford, who died Aug. 7. for their use, he said. The Italian bishop said 1 by Pope Benedict XVI the fi rst major step ple. The United Nations reported Aug. 9 that toward sainthood Please keep Father Steve, Mr. Schreiber and his family in your the floods have affected more people than the embryonic stem cells have not been proven to in recognition of her he- be effective in therapies. roic virtues. Her sisters for the Lithuanian- prayers. 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 earth- born nun. quake in the Kashmir region of Pakistan and — including more than U.S. Archbishop Raymond Burke a score who remember her personally — are Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at the January earthquake in Haiti combined. [email protected] or 814.824.1171. Fanelli noted that floodwaters are expanding was recently named a member of the continuing to pray for her beatification, and, into new regions, including the plain provinc- Congregation for Saints’ Causes. Arch- ultimately, her canonization. Church celebrates centennial of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta MOTHER TERESA, she had a used prayer rug,” she and a photo exhibition are among her blood — are currently touring City; Bridgeport, Conn.; Boston; from page 1 said. various events planned to mark the United States and Canada as Fall River, Mass.; Baltimore; Peo- Sister Ann said she left the en- Blessed Mother Teresa’s birth part of worldwide events antici- ria, Ill.; Gary, Ind.; Chicago; St. “Mother, in her very kind way, counter with something that she centenary this month. pating the 100th anniversary of Paul, Minn. Not all the stops have suggested that the children come thought brought her closer to God The West Bengal government her birth. Among the cities that been announced. and sit up on the stage,” Sister because of Mother Teresa. in India and civic groups have have had or will have the relics on Catholic News Service contributed Ann said. “She was always so kind and joined the church to celebrate display are Toronto; New York to this report. Her talk focused on love of approachable. She never turned the late nun’s 100th birthday with God and in her simple message anyone away and she always had a program that includes prayer she had the audience mesmer- time for everyone. She loved the meetings and an art show. The For more information on ized. poor—that stood out in my mind program will start Aug. 26, her Mother Teresa, her centennial “She was magnificent,” Sister more than anything. Nothing was birth anniversary, and conclude Ann said. too arduous or difficult for her to with nine days of prayer com- or the Missionaries of The next morning, Mother Te- do. She took care of the down and mencing Sept. 5, her death anni- Charity, visit resa stopped by All Hallows con- out when no one else would do versary. www.motherteresa.org. vent on her way to the airport to it.” A three-day Mother Teresa meet the local sisters. Sister Ann, 92, said she still has International Film Festival, or- “She got out of the car and one more wish regarding Mother ganized by the Calcutta Archdio- met and kissed each one of us. Teresa. CNS photo cese, will be launched Aug. 26 at I didn’t want to wash my face “I would love to see her canon- The U.S. Postal Service will un- the state film center in Nandan FaithLife Member of the Catholic Press Association. for a month,” Sister Ann said. ized in my lifetime,” she said. veil its stamp of Blessed Mother where films on the nun from 18 The offi cial news bulletin of the Published bi-weekly. 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Call 814.871.7413 today to speak to a transfer coordinator who Zena, her daughter, Aviana and their can answer all of sponsored child, your questions Angelica about transferring to Gannon. Introduce your child to another culture, a new friend and the joy of giving back. Give hope. Get hope. Sponsor a child through CFCA’s Hope for a Family program. Join the lay-Catholic movement and help a family build a path out of poverty. GANNON.EDU/TRANSFER www.hopeforafamily.org (800) 875-6564 Father Lohse called to Congregation for Clergy Father Singer named FR. LOHSE, from page 1 lor and vocation director. He was appointed chancellor in diocesan chancellor “You will be our man in 2007. Rome,” Bishop Trautman He is also a member of FR. SINGER, from page 1 Chancery,” said. “Our prayers will ac- the St. Vincent Seminary Father Sing- company you, and our friend- Board of Regents, the Na- president of the board for Fam- er said. “So ship will always be there for tional Conference of Dioc- ily Honor. I’m grateful you.” esan Vocation Directors and In 2008 Father Singer began to be able For his own part, Father the Canon Law Society of work on his degree in canon law to offer that Lohse said the request and America. at the Catholic University of service now appointment has come with The Congregation for Cler- American in Washington, D.C. to my broth- mixed emotions. gy has a long tradition in the He earned his licentiate degree er priests “I do believe it’s guided by Catholic Church. It was cre- in canon law in late July 2010. and all those divine providence,” he said. ated by Pope Pius IV in 1564 “The need for a canonist who work in “I’m both humbled and hon- to implement the reforms arose and Bishop Trautman ministry.” Father Steve ored by this call to service. established by the Council of asked if I would be willing to do In other Schreiber There’s certainly excitement, Trent. Today, the dicastery it,” Father Singer said. “I was appoint- at times more than a little bit is divided into three offices pleasantly surprised to find that ments, Bishop Trautman named of trepidation. But there is including the Office for the I really enjoyed it. Canon law is Father Steve Schreiber dioc- also a real sense of everything Clergy which deals with ini- very beautiful in its history and esan vocation director. Father of which I must let go, no the tiatives regarding the “sanc- application in the church. It’s Schreiber has served as associate least of which is home, fam- tity, intellectual and pastoral applied theology. It takes what vocation di- ily, friends and co-workers. Father Edward Lohse, a priest of the Diocese of Erie for 21 years, will begin updating of diocesan priests God has revealed to us and rector since “I am also looking for- working for the Congregation for Clergy in Rome in September. In his most and deacons as well as their translates it into real life in the 2008. He ward to the blessings which recent diocesan assignments, Father Lohse served as chancellor and vocations ongoing formation.” The of- real world with real people.” will contin- will inevitably follow, as they director. fice also promotes the equi- In his role as chancellor, Fa- ue his role as always do. Please know that table distribution of clergy ther Singer will also serve as a director of I will always keep all of you throughout the world. member of the cabinet for the youth and in my thoughts and prayers. ated summa cum laude from Gan- a five-year position as faculty mem- The congregation includes diocese, a member of the priests’ young adult I will carry you with me in non University with a bachelor’s ber and campus minister at DuBois a Catechetical Office provid- presbyteral council and a mem- ministry and my heart, and I ask for your degree in history in 1984. He earned Central Catholic High and Middle ing for the religious forma- ber of the college of consultors. as part-time prayers.” a master of divinity from St. Vincent Schools, where he taught theology, tion of the faithful of all ages He will also work closely with chaplain at Father Lohse was or- Seminary in 1987 and a licentiate in Latin and German. He is also fluent and states of life and an of- Bishop Trautman as a master of Cathedral Prep in Erie. Father Bill dained a priest for the Dio- canon law, summa cum laude, from in Italian. fice that oversees juridical ceremonies at many of his litur- Barron cese of Erie in 1989. The son the Pontifical Gregorian University Father Lohse served as vocation di- negotiations. gies for confirmations and other Father of Ida E. and the late Edward in Rome in 2002. rector for the diocese from 1995-2000 Father Lohse will serve events throughout the diocese. Bill Barron, who will remain pa- L. Lohse of McKean, he is a His first assignment as a parochial before attending graduate studies in under Cardinal Claudio “I know as a priest in the par- rochial vicar at Our Lady of Peace graduate of Cathedral Pre- vicar was at St. Thomas the Apostle Rome. Upon his return to the diocese Hummes, OFM, of Brazil, ish I often relied upon the help Parish in Erie, will now serve as paratory School and gradu- Parish in Corry. In 1990 he began in 2002, he was name vice chancel- prefect of the congregation. of the people who worked in the associate vocation director.

Briefl y DEATH NOTICES Organ centennial celebration at Sister Aurelia Helmheckel, RSM Sister Denise Mosier, OSB St. Catherine of Siena, DuBois Served as longtime teacher, principal Kane native entered Benedictine community DUBOIS – St. Catherine of Siena Parish in DuBois will cel- Sister Aurelia Helmheckel, in the Dio- in St. Marys ebrate the 100th anniversary of its church organ with a concert at RSM, 83, died on July 31, 2010 cese of Erie: 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19. at the Sisters of Mercy Mother- St. George, Sister Denise Mosier, OSB, 66, her gift of All are welcome to “The Hook & Hastings Organ Centen- house. She was in her 67th year Erie; Im- died on Sunday, August 1, 2010 dance. nial Celebration: 100 Years of Music at St. Catherine of Siena of religious life. maculate in a car accident in Bristow, Va. Sister Church.” Come hear the ageless sound of this classic instrument She was born August 2, 1926, Conception, Born Jeanette Marie Mosier, Denise is at the church, 116 S. State St. in DuBois. in Brookville, a daughter of the Brookville; Sister Denise grew up in Kane survived by This concert is organized by Stephen Paul Toney, classically late Walter and Amelia Siverid St. Thomas, and became a Benedictine Sister her moth- trained organist and parishioner. Toney has spent more than 300 Helmheckel. On August 15, 1943, Corry; and at St. Joseph Monastery in St. er, Edith hours revitalizing and bringing the pipe organ back to its optimum she entered the Sisters of Mercy Ss. Cos- Marys in 1961. She later became Mosier; capacity. at Titusville from Immaculate mas and Sister Aurelia a member of the Benedictine Sis- her broth- No tickets are required. A tour of the organ will be held at 2:30 Conception Parish, Brookville. Damian, Helmheckel, RSM ters in Bristow. ers, John p.m. before the concert. For more information, call the parish at Sister Denise She professed perpetual vows on Punxsutaw- Sister Denise spent many years and Bob Mosier, OSB 814.371.8556. August 17, 1949. In 1971 she cel- ney. She served as principal and as a teacher in elementary and Mosier and ebrated her silver jubilee; in 1994, teacher of St. Justin Elementary high school education. She was their wives, all from Kane, Pa.; Pre-Cana leadership conference Oct. 9 her golden jubilee; and in 2004, School, Pittsburgh, and St. Pat- a missionary in Africa for eight her sister, Mary Ann from Erie, her diamond jubilee. rick, Franklin. years—two in Ethiopia and six in Pa.; several nieces and nephews ERIE – The Diocese of Erie’s Family Life Office is sponsoring Sister Helmheckel earned a She was house manager of Tanzania, where she taught semi- and the 31 sisters of her Benedic- a one-day Pre-Cana leadership conference on Saturday, Oct. 9 at bachelor’s degree in elementary Hope House, a shelter for home- narians. tine community. St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. education from Mercyhurst Col- less women and children. At St. Benedict Monastery, The conference, titled “Pre-Cana in the 21st Century: What’s lege and a master’s in school ad- She is survived by the members Sister Denise was a spiritual di- New in Marriage Preparation Ministry,” is free and will be held ministration from Duquesne Uni- of her religious community, two rector and also mentored women from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with Mass at 4:30 p.m. Lunch is also versity. sisters, Helen Pelletier and Irene who were new to the community. included. It is open to all clergy and lay volunteers who currently Throughout her ministry, Sis- Koflanovich; a brother, Thomas Gifted in liturgical movement, THOMAS M. work or wish to work in the specialized area of marriage prepara- ter Aurelia served as teacher in Helmheckel, and several nieces she often enhanced the services LICKETT tion. the following Catholic schools and nephews. of the Benedictine Sisters with C In addition to two keynote talks given by nationally recognized MEMORIALS, INC. author, Mary Jo Pedersen, there will be several break-out sessions, small and large-group discussions and a resource table for review. The diocese’s newly revised Pre-Cana program, which will go into effect in January 2011, will also be introduced. Breakout sessions include: STUMP GRINDING by Ken Eaton Facing obstacles and finding resolutions in marriage Back yards - tight spots - No problem When Caring Matters! God, sex and the Theology of the Body Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and Navigating the social networking universe as married per- small trees removed, Prompt service GRANITE BRONZE Ken (814) 474-2195 or sons FINAL DATE (814) 397-0384 LICENSE PA 056587 Making the case for revisions in Pre-Cana L ETTERING Registrations will be accepted online at www.ErieRCD.org or COMPETITIVE PRICES by phone at 814.814.1265 until Sept. 26. 814-438-7349 For more information on the conference, contact the Family 60 Years of Excellence Life Office at 814.824.1250 or e-mail [email protected]. Route 8 South Union City, PA Since 1950

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The Silver Rose, a symbol of unity among peoples Sandy Theim, the daughter of in the Americas that has been carried throughout the Cindy Hook and granddaughter United States and beyond, recently made a visit to the of Donna Roberti, has been ac- Pictured are Holy Redeemer scholarship recipients Jenna Zdarko, Diocese of Erie. tive in the parish singing at Sun- Sandy Theim and Kelli Fasenmyer along with their pastor, Msgr. For 50 years, the Knights of Columbus has sponsored day liturgies with Peacemakers, John Lucas. the Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Program to attending diocesan youth rallies honor the Blessed Virgin under her title of Our Lady of and CLI, helping with the youth Guadalupe, patroness of America. The purpose of the performance of Living Stations, has been active as an altar server, jor in chemistry. program is to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe and to reaf- religious education and vacation helping with Living Stations, The Holy Redeemer scholar- firm the Knights’ commitment to the sanctity of life. Bible school and volunteering working with vacation Bible ship fund was established in 1999 The Running of the Rose, as the program is called, to teach the preschool religious school, teaching religious educa- as a student award fund that was made stops on back-to-back days in June at Our Lady of education class her senior year. tion classes and attending week- used to recognize students who Mount Carmel Parish in Erie and St. Michael Parish in In the fall Sandy will attend Clar- long retreats for the youth of the had given much of their time and Greenville, respectively. ion University and major in early Erie Diocese at the Young People talent to the parish during their Part of the program features praying the rosary to end childhood and special education. Who Care Center in Frenchville. high school years. This year’s abortion. Members of the faithful are also encouraged to Kelli Fasenmyer, the daughter Kelli will attend Penn State’s award recipients each received handle the rose itself, which is made from pure silver. of Rod and Ronna Fasenmyer, University Park campus and ma- $800. The program has continued over the years as a proj- ect of Columbian Squires circles, councils and Fourth Degree assemblies. This year, three roses are traveling si- multaneously starting in London, Ontario, Canada, then NFP honors Mitchell family as volunteers of the year throughout the U.S. before meeting in Texas and cross- MEADVILLE — The Diocese ing the International Bridge where they will be handed A member of the Knights of Columbus handles of Erie’s Office of Natural Fam- over to Knights from Monterrey. the Silver Rose at Our Lady of Mount Carmel ily Planning/Chastity Education For more information on the Silver Rose, its history Parish in Erie. The rose also visited St. Mi- honored more than 100 of its vol- and travels, visit www.runningoftherose.org. chael Parish in Greenville. unteers at an Aug. 7 appreciation dinner at St. Mary of Grace Par- ish in Meadville. Tom and Tammie Mitchell OLP youth perform service week at Frenchville’s YPWC from St. Patrick Parish in Frank- lin were recognized as the Volun- teers of the Year for their many years of service. The Mitchells have taught Natural Family Plan- ning classes in the diocese since 1995 and have severed as speakers to engaged couples at Pre-Cana events. Tammie has also been a volunteer in the office’s Mother- dren, Anna and Sarah. with a triptych icon of the Resur- Daughter Tea program. Their The Mitchells were presented rection. daughter, Michelle, is also in- volved with the Mother-Daughter Teas. Pictured from left to right are Tom and Tammie Mitchell and Barb and Ed Burkett, directors Heart care of the diocese’s Natural Fam- FRENCHVILLE — Several for women and children in crisis anna Vegel, Becca Noel, Katelyn that’s miles ahead, members of the senior high youth and completing community ser- Przybyszewski, Jacob Beaver ily Planning/Chastity Education group from Our Lady of Peace vice projects throughout the area. and Father Ted Marconi. Miss- programs. With the Mitchells are not miles away. Parish in Erie, along with confir- One of the daily activities includ- ing from the photo is Ryan Cal- their two youngest of ten chil- mation candidates, adult leaders ed picking blueberries. The sale houn. and priests attended a week of of blueberries helps fund Young service and prayer July 18-24 at People Who Care ministries. Young People Who Care Inc. in The group enjoyed fellowship, Frenchville. prayer and working side by side Alpine Christmas Markets Young People Who Care is a with other youth from Western Catholic grassroots ministry in New York and Michigan. Innsbruck, Munich, which volunteers respond to the Pictured from left to right are needs of people in Central Appa- OLP volunteers: (Front row) Mi- Salzburg, Oberammergau lachia Pennsylvania. 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