Candidates for Permanent Diaconate Installed As Acolytes in Next Step

The C150atholicWitness The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg March 1, 2019 Vol. 54 No. 4 March 2, 2018 Prayer Vigil 7:00 P.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. This will include a live enactment of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary by young people from throughout the Diocese, similar in many ways to the Living Way of the Cross. This event will replace the traditional Palm Sunday Youth Mass and Gathering for 2018. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. March 3, 2018 Opening Mass for the Anniversary Year 10:00 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant and Homilist to begin the anniversary year celebration. A reception, featuring a sampling of ethnic foods from various ethnic and cultural groups that comprise the faithful of the Diocese, will be held immediately following the Mass. August 28-September 8, 2018 Pilgrimage to Ireland Join Bishop Gainer on a twelve-day pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, sponsored by Catholic Charities. In keeping with the 150th anniversary celebration, the pilgrimage will include a visit to the grave of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Participation is limited. November 3, 2018 Pilgrimage to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception SAVE THE DATE for this diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica in Washington, D.C. Additional details will be forthcoming. March 3, 2019 Closing Mass for Anniversary Year CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Frank KuchinskiIn thereceives afternoon a vessel with at breadHoly from Name Bishop of Ronald Jesus Gainer Church, during the Harrisburg. Rite of Institution of Acolytes Feb. 24 at St. Catherine Labouré Church in Harrisburg. Thirty-sevenPlease join men Bishop in the Diocese’s Gainer Permanent as celebrant Diaconate andFormation homilist Program for were this installed special as Acolytes, Mass indicative to conclude of their new ministry at the altar. our year-long anniversary celebration. CandidatesFor more for information: Permanent www.hbgdiocese.org/150 Diaconate Installed as Acolytes in Next Step toward Ordination By Rachel Bryson, M.S. Formation Program were installed as “It is a joy for us to gather today, on crowd. He added that we are all called The Catholic Witness Acolytes on Sunday, Feb. 24 at St. Cath- this Sunday to celebrate this institu- to break the cycle of fear, vengeance erine Labouré Church in Harrisburg. tion of your husbands and fathers,” said and hate. Surrounded by the love and support Joy and answering the call to service Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, who was the “Often, we work by the model of, of family, pastors and friends, 37 men was spoken of frequently throughout principal celebrant and homilist for the ‘You scratch my back and I’ll scratch in the Diocese’s Permanent Diaconate the Mass. Mass. “We need days like this to remind yours,’” said Bishop Gainer. “There is us of such willingness to serve.” a negative side to this thinking. Accord- After each candidate was presented, ing to that logic, if you hurt me, I will IN THIS EDITION Bishop Gainer spoke to the men and hurt you.” Pages 4 and 5 – Summit their families about the calling they had The Old Testament reading from affirms need to hold answered. He explained that the Gospel Samuel offers a perfect example of this. reading from Luke is both simple and David has an opportunity to eliminate bishops accountable complex, and calls us to be more like his enemy, King Saul, but chooses to Page 6 – CRS Rice Bowl God. Sometimes, we may find ourselves break the cycle. recipes return for Lent asking “What was I thinking?” after Bishop Gainer added that when mak- Pages 8 and 9 – Catholic making decisions. ing decisions of how we will treat peo- Charities’ annual report “I hope our candidates are not think- ple, we can choose to live by grace. ing that,” Bishop Gainer said to the More DIACONATE, page 3 2 - The Catholic WITNESS • March 1, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS Deacon Martin McCarthy Laid to Rest Deacon Martin Patrick a master’s degree in public Sunbury in 1999. He returned to Our Lady Surviving, in addition to his wife, Maryrose McCarthy, 71, of Mount Car- administration from Shippens- of Lourdes in 2009 and served as principal B. McCarthy, are a daughter, two grandchil- mel Township passed away burg University. and administrator until his retirement in No- dren, a sister, two brothers-in-law, a sister- Feb. 14 at his home. On Sept. 27, 1975, in St. Jo- vember 2017. in-law, a nephew and two nieces. He was Born in Ashland on March seph’s Church in Locust Gap, He was accepted into the Permanent preceded in death by his parents, a sister and 3, 1947, he was the son of the he married the former Maryrose Diaconate program for the Diocese of Har- a brother-in-law. late Martin Vincent and Elea- Breslin, who survives him. risburg and was ordained a deacon in May A Mass of Christian Burial was concel- nor (Devine) McCarthy. In his early 40s, he became a 2010. Deacon McCarthy was assigned to ebrated Feb. 23 in Our Lady of Mount Car- He graduated from St. history teacher at Our Lady of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, where he mel Church, Mount Carmel. Bishop Ronald Mark’s Seminary in Erie, Lourdes High School in Coal served until his death. Gainer was the principal celebrant, with Pa., in 1965. He received a Township and dean of students Deacon McCarthy was instrumental in Father Francis J. Karwacki, pastor, and Fa- BS in political science from in 1992, a position he held un- the success of the parish’s annual summer ther Andrew Stahmer, pastor of Holy Angels Temple University in 1969 til 1999. During this time, he festival. He was president of the St. Vincent Parish in Kulpmont, as concelebrants. Burial and was employed by the pursued and his master’s of de Paul Society and a 4th Degree Knight of was in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. Philadelphia Police Depart- Deacon Martin education degree at Blooms- the Bishop Lawrence Schott Knights of Co- Expressions of sympathy can be made to ment for six years. He went Patrick McCarthy burg University and went on to lumbus Council 628. He was also known as Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, 2001 on to be a special investigator acquire his principal certifica- “Meteorologist at Lourdes,” predicting daily Clinton Ave., Coal Township, PA 17866 or in the Pennsylvania Inspector General’s Of- tion at Bucknell University in 1998. He was weather and subsequent school delays and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 47 S. fice in Harrisburg. At this time, he received appointed principal at St. Monica School in closings. Market St., Mount Carmel, PA 17851. Bishop Gainer’s Job Opening ~ Social Media Specialist The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a So- Professional Experience: Public Calendar cial Media Specialist, responsible for providing • At least 3 years of relevant experience creative and technical expertise in planning, • Minimum of 2 years of experience producing, and implementing high-quality using digital platforms for communication/ • March 1 – Holy Family Radio fundraiser dinner, Sheraton multimedia materials across several platforms in an integrated fashion. As a member of the public relation purposes Harrisburg-Hershey, 7 p.m. Diocese’s communication department, the spe- • Experience with video editing systems • March 2 – Mortel Foundation High Hopes for Haiti Gala, Purcell cialist will develop and maintain a robust online Friendship Hall, Hershey, 6 p.m. presence, specifically with social media, while Application Instructions: also assisting with digital press materials, web- th Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary • March 3 – Closing Mass for the 150 Anniversary of the Diocese of site content development, media production, Harrisburg, Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill, 3 p.m. and operation of the Diocese’s Cable TV chan- requirements and a link to an online portfolio nel and radio programs. demonstrating digital communication experi- • March 7 – Sacrament of Confirmation, St. Margaret Mary Church, ence to Rachel Bryson, at rbryson@ Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Education/Training: hbgdiocese.org. • March 9 – Sacrament of Confirmation, Holy Name of Jesus Church, • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, For best consideration, please submit all Harrisburg, 10 a.m. journalism, communication or similar field. • An equivalent amount of work experience materials no later than April 12, 2019. • March 10 – Rite of Election, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, in the communication industry may be Full job description at www. 4 p.m. considered in lieu of a degree. hbgdiocese.org/jobs • March 12 – 65th Anniversary Mass for Good Shepherd School, Camp Hill, 8:30 a.m. Job Opening ~ Superintendent of Schools The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking the • At least five years’ experience next Superintendent of Schools to provide ad- teaching in a Catholic school Bishop Gainer’s Listening ministrative leadership for 37 schools serving 10,000 students within 15 counties of Central Application Process: Session in Berwick Rescheduled Pennsylvania. The Superintendent of Schools • Complete the Diocesan Professional will lead a team of assistant superintendents Employee Application found on the Diocesan Due to inclement weather, the lis- from Bishop Gainer and retired Penn- and principals in carrying out the Diocesan website: www.hbgdiocese.org/catholic-schools/ tening session at Immaculate Con- sylvania State Police Capt. Janet Mc- Educational mission, while being responsible employment-applications ception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Neal, recently hired to oversee the for students achieving academic excellence in • Provide a current résumé, a Pastor’s Letter Parish, 1730 Fowler Ave. in Berwick youth protection efforts of the Dio- our pre-kindergarten, elementary and second- of Recommendation, required clearances, an on Feb.

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