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Feast days Father Jason Feigh ordained to the priesthood By Jason Koshinskie as a sign of their approval of FaithLife editor his ordination. “You have answered the ERIE – On June 10, Bishop Lord’s call to serve God and Sacred Heart Blessed Kateri Donald Trautman ordained to serve God’s people,” Bishop of Jesus Tekakwitha Father Jason Feigh, a native Trautman said. of St. Basil the Great Parish The bishop then directed his June 19 Most Holy Trinity in Coalport, to the priesthood homily toward Deacon Feigh for the Diocese of Erie in who was seated in front of the June 24 Nativity of St. John the Baptist front of a gathered crowd of bishop’s cathedra chair. He June 26 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ priests, deacons, women reli- noted that in the Gospel read- gious, family, friends and well ing (John 21:15-17), Jesus asks (Corpus Christi) wishers at St. Peter Cathedral Peter three times, “Do you love June 29 Ss. Peter and St. Paul in Erie. me?” After Peter responds yes Prior to the ordination rite, each time, Jesus tells him to July 1 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Father Michael Kesicki, rec- “Feed my lambs” and “Feed tor of St. Mark Seminary in my sheep.” Clockwise from left: Through the im- July 2 Immaculate Heart of Blessed Virgin Erie, presented Deacon Feigh “Jason, Jesus feeds you position of Bishop Donald Trautman's Mary as priesthood candidate to the these same words tonight,” hands, Father Jason Feigh receives the bishop and the assembly. The Bishop Trautman said. “‘Feed gift of priesthood; laying prostrate in July 11 St. Benedict congregation offered an en- front of the altar during the litany of saints; distributing Communion. July 14 Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha thusiastic and joyful applause See FEIGH, page 3 July 15 St. Bonaventure July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Basil the Great Parish in Coalport producing priests Confi rmation Small parish sees three native St. Joseph, Force – Sunday, June 26 at 11 sons ordained in five years a.m. Confirmation classes include St. Boniface, Kersey, and St. Joseph, Force. By Jason Koshinskie ish its size. In the past five FaithLife editor years, three vocations to the priesthood have come from COALPORT – St. Basil this parish of 280 families. Peter’s Pence collection – June 25-26 the Great Parish in Coalport Father Pino was ordained in 2007, followed by Father Every year near the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul is a small community with (June 29), the church throughout the world takes up big faith. Johnathan Schmolt in 2008. the annual Peter’s Pence collection. Coalport is little town Father Jason Feigh’s ordina- This collection supports the charitable works of America—a small town tion this year rounds out the the Holy Father, the successor of St. Peter, as he re- that’s seen its share of de- trio. sponds to some of the most urgent needs on earth. pression and loss of industry. “It is a great parish,” said These needs include Father Justin Pino, a native Father Alex Amico, who sending relief to vic- son of the parish, likens it served as pastor of St. Basil tims of earthquakes, to Bedford Falls from “It’s a the Great from 1984 to 2006. floods and other natu- Wonderful Life.” Father Amico is now the pas- ral disasters. The Holy “It’s a little country church tor of St. Paul Parish in Erie. Father also supports that really hasn’t changed “I was there for 23 years. I had seminaries and reli- much in 100 years,” Father these young men who were gious houses, orphan- Pino said. “Everyone knows open to the will of God. We St. Basil the Great Parish in Coalport has son Feigh (2011), Bishop Donald Trautman, ages, AIDS treatment everybody.” got three vocations out of this given three priests to the Diocese of Erie Father Alex Amico (pastor from 1984 to 2006) centers and other It’s also a place where a small parish, so the Spirit is in the past fi ve years. Pictured from left to and Father Justin Pino (1997) following Fa- medical facilities in vocation can grow. In the last alive and well there.” right are: Father Johnathan Schmolt (2008), ther Feigh’s ordination June 10. developing nations, few years, something extraor- The three recently ordained Father Zab Amar (current pastor), Father Ja- as well as many other dinary has been happening at priests from the parish credit charitable works. this nearly 125-year-old faith Father Amico and Father Zab simple. going to seminary, he did “We’d go down to the Parishes in the Dio- community. It has been giv- Amar, St. Basil the Great’s “I was just myself,” he what his pastor—Msgr. Geno church every night after din- cese of Erie will take up the Peter’s Pence collection ing priests to the church in current pastor, with fostering said. J. Monti—did with him. He ner and he’d say, ‘I need the at Masses June 25-26. the Diocese of Erie in abun- their vocations. As soon as the young men started out with some of the dance, particularly for a par- For Father Amico, it was began to show an interest in more ordinary jobs. See COALPORT, page 3 New translation of Roman Missal Sixty hours for 60 years Church to observe pope’s provides new insights, speaker says 60th anniversary of ordination By Jason Koshinskie His afternoon session was Vox Clara, a committee FaithLife editor tailored for priests of the appointed by the Vati- Diocese of Erie and the can in 2001 to advise the DUBOIS – According evening session was open Congregation for Divine to Msgr. James Moroney, to lay liturgy leaders and Worship and the Sacra- the new translation of the the public. ments on matters related Roman Missal can be a to the translation of Latin guide to help the Catholic liturgical texts into Eng- Church reconnect with lish. her past and the Mass of The third edition of the saints. the Roman Missal will be “The most important implemented in parishes thing for people to be able throughout the United to gain in the new trans- States beginning with the Catholics worldwide are asked offering one hour of prayer before lations is a contact with first Sunday of Advent, to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Blessed Sacrament between the prayer that the church Nov. 27. Pope Benedict XVI’s ordination to June 29, the feast of Ss. Peter and has been praying for over As a member of Vox the priesthood with 60 hours of Eu- Paul, and July 1, the solemnity of 2,000 years,” Msgr. Mo- Clara, he presented Pope charistic prayer for vocations. the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the roney said, “to pray in the Benedict XVI with the The pope will celebrate his anni- World Day of Prayer for Priests. same voice and the same first copy of the third edi- versary June 29, the Solemnity of Parishioners are also invited to words as St. Francis, as Msgr. James Moroney tion of the Roman Missal Ss. Peter and Paul. In honor of his join in this effort either by gather- St. Clare, as St. Dominic in English in April 2010. anniversary, the Vatican Congrega- ing with local priests or by offering and St. Scholastica, as all Msgr. Moroney served “The Roman Catholic tion for Clergy suggested Catholic a period of adoration at a separate of the saints with whom as executive director of Church does liturgy in a clergy and faithful be invited to par- time. we are one in heaven, to the U.S. bishops’ Sec- radically different way ticipate in Eucharistic Adoration The results of this effort will be pray in the same words, retariat for the Liturgy than any other Christian with the intention of praying for sent to Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the same prayer from the from 1996 to 2007. Pope church because we do the sanctification of the clergy and the apostolic nuncio to the United depth of our hearts.” John Paul II appointed liturgy by translation,” for the gift of new and holy priestly States, so that the Holy Father may Msgr. Moroney, a fre- him as a consulter to the Msgr. Moroney said. “It’s vocations. receive it as a spiritual bouquet of quent lecturer on liturgi- Congregation for Divine one of the things we’ve Dioceses nationwide are plan- prayer and spiritual union on the cal matters and a priest of Worship and the Disci- done well.” ning special prayers before the day of his anniversary. the Diocese of Worcester, pline of the Sacraments. And, he said, the cent of the verses of the There have been Blessed Sacrament in June, offered For this occasion, the U.S. bish- Mass., presented two talks Pope Benedict XVI reap- church keeps improving. New Testament during theological differences continuously or across various days ops’ Secretariat of Clergy, Con- May 17 on the Roman pointed to the congrega- For example, with the the three-year lectionary among the three editions in the month. secrated Life and Vocations has Missal at St. Catherine of tion. He also serves as 1962 missal, people in the cycle. Today, we hear 71 Bishop Donald Trautman has designed a prayer card that can be Siena Parish in DuBois. executive secretary to the pews would hear 17 per- percent. See MISSAL, page 2 invited priests in the Diocese of downloaded at www.foryourvoca- Erie to participate in this effort by tion.org. from Catholic News Service By the Way... IN THE U.S. AROUND THE WORLD were remembered by friends, family members and colleagues for their constant companion- Happy birthday wishes go out this Pope meets US vice president Pope says Croatia can promote ship. The twins, natives of Buffalo, N.Y., who week to Bishop Donald Trautman, who Pope Benedict XVI met with U.S. Vice Presi- Catholic values in Europe spent the past three years in retirement at a will celebrate his 75th birthday on June dent Joseph Biden in an unannounced visit Croatia has the responsibility to promote Franciscan friary, had been Franciscan broth- June 3. Biden, the first Catholic vice president Christian values and the role of the family ers for 65 years. Both men were admitted to 24. The bishop’s birthday typically falls in U.S. history, met with the pope in what in education and social life as it prepares to the hospital just days before both died of heart during the diocese’s annual Emmaus was termed “a personal and private visit,” enter the European Union, Pope Benedict failure at age 92. A major part of the broth- convocation for priests and it will again according to a U.S. of- XVI said. In his first public appearance since ers’ story is not just the coincidental timing of this year. He’ll celebrate with his brother ficial. In an unusual returning from a pastoral trip to Croatian their deaths, but their constant togetherness priests at St. Vincent in Latrobe. move, the Vatican did capital of Zagreb June 4-5, the pope also — spending only their first assignments apart. The birthday is also a milestone not not announce or com- emphasized the essential role of marriage ment on the papal audi- and marital fidelity in a Europe, which has Boston Archdiocese opens canon- only for its number but for what it means Jason Koshinskie ence, which, sources ex- rising rates of divorce and separations. The ization cause of Opus Dei priest to the diocese. At age 75, bishops are re- plained, was because it pope spoke warmly of his brief visit to the quested to submit their resignation to the pope. It is the age of was not an official visit. overwhelmingly Catholic former Yugosla- retirement from active ministry for Catholic bishops. However, L’Osservatore vian country. One of the trip’s highlights was Bishop Trautman already submitted his letter to Pope Romano, the Vatican the Croatian church’s first National Catholic Benedict XVI earlier this year. That letter can now be of- newspaper, ran a head- Vice President Family Day June 5. Some 400,000 people at- ficially accepted, and a new bishop could be named for the line and one-sentence Joseph Biden tended, including families, clergy and faith- summary reporting the ful from nearby countries. Pope Benedict, diocese at any time. As an example, Bishop Joseph Adamec pope’s audience with Biden, Biden’s wife, Jill, who has often lamented the decline of Chris- of Altoona-Johnstown turned 75 on Aug. 13, 2010. Bishop and entourage. The vice president and leaders tianity in European society and public life, Mark Bartchak was named as Bishop Adamec’s successor on from about 80 other countries were in Rome praised the still-strong Catholic traditions of Jan. 14 this year and installed April 19. to take part in Italy’s June 2 celebration of its Croatia, which he said should be encouraged The Diocese of Erie won’t be the only diocese in the United 150th anniversary as a unified nation. Biden, in the rest of the continent. who supports keeping abortion legal, has said States to see a potential change in shepherds this year. Twen- ty-one U.S. bishops (including five cardinals) could retire for he accepts church teaching that life begins PEOPLE OF FAITH at conception, but that he does not want to age reasons in 2011. Of those 21, there are 15 active U.S. bish- impose his beliefs in the public policy arena. Twin Franciscan brothers who ops (including three cardinals) who have already turned 75. Pope Benedict, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratz- died on same day had always been Pope Benedict, like his predecessor Pope John Paul II, of- inger, outlined in a 2004 memo to U.S. bish- together ten has asked cardinals to stay on the job after they reached ops, principles under which bishops or other the age of 75. Even when a cardinal retires in his 70s, he re- ministers may deny Communion to Catholic Father Joseph Muzquiz politicians who consistently promote legal mains an active member of the College of Cardinals, eligible to enter a conclave and vote for a new pope, until age 80. abortion. The Archdiocese of Boston has opened the Father Jason Feigh’s appointment as parochial vicar at Illinois dioceses file suit over risk canonization cause of an Opus Dei priest, Fa- of losing foster care services ther Joseph Muzquiz, who established the or- Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie may trigger a lot of move- The Catholic Charities agencies in the Illinois ganization in the United States and worked for ment regarding priest assignments. Father Bill Barron, who dioceses of Peoria, Springfield and Joliet have many years in the greater Boston area. Father has served Our Lady of Peace for four years, announced at filed suit seeking legal clarification of wheth- Muzquiz was born in Spain in 1912. He joined Masses that he will be leaving the parish for an as-yet-un- er they can continue to place foster children the nationalist army during the Spanish Civil known assignment (at least as of this writing). Father Barron with only married couples and single non-co- War after his city was taken over by national- is a part-time parochial vicar at OLP who also serves as as- habiting individuals now that the state’s civil ist forces. In 1941, he was admitted to Opus unions law has taken effect. Signed by Gov. Dei. He was ordained to the priesthood June sociate director of vocations for the diocese. Pat Quinn, who is Catholic, the Religious 25, 1944, but before his ordination he worked There are a number of open pastorates throughout the dio- Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act as a railroad engineer, building bridges and cese. Expect to see a high number of clergy appointments in authorizes the state to recognize civil unions railroad stations. Upon coming to the United one of our next issues. for same-sex couples, giving those couples all Franciscan Brothers States in 1949, he helped establish Opus Dei With that said, FaithLife will take a one-issue break for the the rights spouses have, such as parental and Adrian and Julian Riester centers in Chicago and Washington. He also summer. The next edition will be in parishes July 24. adoption rights. The law took effect June 1. It laid the foundations for Opus Dei’s work in includes a clause saying the law does not in- Identical twins and Franciscan Brothers Ju- Canada, Japan and Venezuela. The organiza- terfere or regulate religious practice, meaning lian and Adrian Riester — who were born tion, a personal prelature of the pope, today Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshin- institutions would not be required to sanction seconds apart and died hours apart June 1 at has about 87,000 members around the world, [email protected] or 814.824.1171. a same-sex union. St. Anthony Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. — including about 1,900 priests. New translation of Roman Missal provides new insights, speaker says MISSAL, from page 1 nourished the faith of Benedict first days of the church, and we swallow them. If we do, they and Scholastica. It means the we’ve got to bite them off and will go way down deep inside us of the English missal (1970, 1975 Chrism Mass preface that the chew them until we can really to a place we will never see. God and 2000). Only seven percent bishop prays here was the same taste them,” Msgr. Moroney will take these ancient rites and of the pages were changed from preface that was heard when said. “Then we’ve got a deci- prayers and make them part of us the 1970 edition to the second Thomas Aquinas was ordained sion to make—whether or not from the inside out.” edition in 1975. In 2000, after 15 a priest. It creates a unity across years of consultation, Pope John time and space.” Paul II promulgated the third The new translation, he said, edition of the Roman Missal. In can provide new theological in- 2002, it was published in Latin; sights to those prayers. 25 percent of the pages are differ- He also likened adapting to ent from the 1975 edition. the new translation of the Roman “Before you even speak about Missal to eating a jelly donut. translation, a quarter of the book CNS photo “I love jelly donuts,” Msgr. is different from what it was in A page proof from the new edition of the Roman Missal is pictured Moroney said. 1975,” Msgr. 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You have given life, love Feigh will be assigned as a paro- the Peanuts gang. Student director for this family musical is Casey they belong to Jesus.” from the pulpit. and faith to Jason.” chial vicar at Our Lady of Peace Conrad-Medvis, and the director is Father Jay Schultz. Additional As a priest, the bishop said Fa- “Tonight we rejoice and give He also recognized Father Parish in Erie. performances are Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. ther Feigh will lay down his life in thanks to God who has given new Feigh’s brother and sister-in-law, He then gave Father Feigh a and Sunday, June 26 at 2:30 p.m. the service of the Gospel and the life to our diocese, new life to the Matt and Kathy Feigh, and their personal piece of advice. The rollicking British comedy, “Run for your Wife,” by Ray sacraments. church, new life in the presence of family. “Jason, tonight you are begin- Cooney will be presented July 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. with a mati- After the homily, Deacon Feigh Father Feigh,” he said. He acknowledged the parish ning your active ministry and I am nee July 10 at 2:30 p.m. This farce, in the British comedy tradition, expressed his intention to be faith- The bishop acknowledged those community of St. Basil the Great coming to the end of my active tells the story of a hapless London taxi driver who finds that one ful to the bishop, the worship life who traveled a great distance to at- in Coalport, which has given ministry, and perhaps this is my little lie often snowballs out of control. While the language is not of the church, the Gospel and tend the ordination ceremony in- three priests to the diocese in five last ordination,” Bishop Traut- offensive, the play does deal with more mature subject matter. Christ followed by a promise of cluding members of the St. Isaac years (see sidebar). man said. “My message is this: The third show is the annual all-school musical, “Aida,” by El- obedience. Jogues Parish youth group from “You know the expression— Love your priesthood. Be faithful ton John and Tim Rice. It tells the story of ancient Egypt and the During the litany of saints, Baltimore, Md., where Father good things often come in small to the end. See in your priesthood power of love. The show is being directed by Father Mike DeMar- Deacon Feigh laid prostrate on Feigh served while attending St. packages,” Bishop Trautman the Gospel treasure for which it is tinis with musical direction by Father Schultz and choreography by the cathedral’s marble floor in Mary’s Seminary & University. said. “St. Basil the Great Parish worth giving up everything. God Carolyn McIntyre. Show dates are July 22-31. front of the altar signifying his to- He also welcomed those from Our in Coalport is a small parish but bless you.” All three shows will be presented at Cathedral Prep’s H. David tal surrender and dependence on Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in big in God’s grace.” Father Feigh celebrated his Bowes Auditorium, located at Myrtle and West 10th streets in Erie. Christ. Erie, where Father Feigh served “Our newly ordained brings first Mass on June 11 at Carmel A patron and ad drive is now underway to support the shows. Au- Through the imposition of the as a deacon, including members great gifts to his new ministry: of the Holy Family Monastery in dition, show and ticket information is available at www.saintboni- bishop’s hands and prayer of or- of the 8th grade boys soccer team, a good mind, a good heart,” the Erie, home of the cloistered Car- faceplayers.org. dination, he received the gift of who recently captured the paro- bishop said. “He has the heart of melite nuns, and June 12 at his priesthood. chial league championship. a servant and he goes above and home parish of St. Basil. He will Father Zab Amar, pastor of St. “Many share in the thanks of beyond the call of duty. He has a celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving Bishop Bartchak to preside at St. Stan’s Basil the Great, then vested Father the church for the ordination of good pastoral sense, very adapt- at Our Lady of Mount Camel Corpus Christi celebration Feigh with a stole and chasuble. our new priest,” Bishop Trautman able and approachable and he Parish in Erie on June 19 at 11 ERIE – Bishop Mark Bartchak will pre- The hands of the new priest said. “I thank all who helped and works extremely well with teens a.m. side over the Corpus Christi procession June 26 at St. Stanislaus Parish, 516 E. 13th St. in Erie. A native priest of the Diocese of Erie and a priest at St. Stanislaus for 20 years, Bishop Small parish sees three native sons ordained in fi ve years Bartchak was installed at the bishop of the COALPORT, from page 1 Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown April 18. The parish’s traditional outdoor proces- garbage taken out, I need these confirmation sponsor. He was sion will begin at 2 p.m. clothes taken to the convent and always happy. He showed that the altar cloths and candles need the priesthood is joyful.” Bishop Mark to be changed.’” Father Schmolt, a native of Bartchak As Father Amico got older, he Cincinnati, Ohio, came to St. began doing some of the business Basil as a parishioner after work- work such as answering phones ing as the social service coordi- Finding out more about refugee ministry and putting together the Sunday nator for the Bethany Retreat ERIE – Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Service/ bulletin. Center in Frenchville. He stayed Refugee Resettlement Program (CCCAS/RR) is sponsoring sev- “I said, ‘It worked for me at a mission house in Coalport eral sessions in the Erie area on the “Spirituality of Refugee Min- so I’m going to try it with these and reconnected with his for- istry.” These sessions will also discuss refugee ministry volunteer guys,’” he said. “It’s not always mer job in Ohio. He immersed opportunities. There will be three sessions: going to be glamorous.” himself in parish life by singing June 21 – Our Lady of Mercy, Harborcreek (classroom) Father Pino remembers those in the choir, becoming a eucha- June 28 – St. George, Erie (meeting room) jobs. He recalls shoveling snow, ristic minister and teaching reli- planting flowers and cutting gious education. After belonging June 30 – St. John the Baptist, Erie (parish center) grass. to a large parish in Cincinnati, Sessions will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “For me, it was being around he said he found the people to be Attendees will experience the witness of refugees about why the parish all the time,” Father very supportive of one another A faith community of 280 families, St. Basil the Great Parish in they left their home country, their journey here and what it has Pino said. “You saw what a pas- in prayer. Coalport has produced three vocations to the priesthood in the past been like “being resettled.” tor did up close.” “Faith was not something that fi ve years. Originally a mission church of Immaculate Conception in For more information or to RSVP, contact the CCCAS/RR office After some of the grittier jobs was kept in the background,” Osceola Mills, St. Basil the Great is nearing its 125th anniversary. at 814.456.2091 Ext. 116 or Deacon John Brophy at 814.528.3623 came the holy work like becom- Father Schmolt said. “It was a or e-mail [email protected]. ing an altar server, which he said part of everyday conversation.” “Coalport is a small town, but religious life. helped him fall in love with the He said the people of the par- it’s also a very religious town,” “I think this is the fruit of that Carmelite Days of Prayer July 11-16 liturgy. ish were always supportive of his Father Feigh said. “No matter prayer,” Father Feigh said. “The “When I was 8, Father Amico journey toward the priesthood, what the denomination, they will ERIE – The 54th annual Carmelite Days Spirit is working in our commu- gave me a sacramentary and said, particularly Father Amico. support you. There has always nity. Right now I’m praying it of Prayer will be held July 11-16 at Car- ‘Start practicing,’” Father Pino “He was always encouraging mel of the Holy Family Monastery, been a lot of prayerful support.” doesn’t end with me.” said. me,” Father Schmolt said. “He He said one of his earliest Father Amar echoed that 510 E. Gore Road, Erie. The morning When Father Pino celebrated demonstrated happiness in his service, each day at 8 a.m., consists memories as a young parishioner thought. his first Mass, he used the same priesthood. You could tell he en- was hearing Father Amico pray- “Right now, Jason is the last of Mass, homily and prayers. The sacramentary that Father Amico joyed it.” evening service, daily at 7:30 p.m., ing and asking for prayers for one,” he said. “But hopefully with had given him years earlier. It’s Father Feigh said his voca- vocations to the priesthood and God’s help there will be more.” consists of homily, prayers and the only time he’s ever used it as tion has been influenced by Fa- Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- a priest. ther Amico and Father Amar, ment. All are welcome. “As our pastor, he certainly but also Father Jack Bauer and The featured speaker this year knew us inside and out,” he said. Father John Chaplin who served will be Father Ron Cyktor, a priest “He taught us first holy Com- the parish between the two pas- of the Diocese of Greensburg. munion, he was our religious torates. He said his home parish There are no services the evening education teacher and he was my is a unique place. of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Our Lady of Mount Carmel "!* +**"*""**% %"&! *"** Carmel July 16. " *!"! *"*"*/3+3;0*  *" *

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Eisert Scholarship chair-couples for the event. Fund—established by two donors Fundraisers included silent and who wish to remain anonymous Mark Eisert live auction items and raffles. and numerous friends of the OLCS art teacher Karen Egg- St. Joseph School holds graduation for 8th graders school. The scholarship, which allow a child from a need-based leston displayed several pieces of has secured $53,000 in gifts, will family to receive a Catholic edu- student work. OIL CITY – St. Stephen School in Oil City celebrated the gradua- tion of its 8th graders with Mass on May 26 at St. Stephen Parish. Villa Maria Academy celebrates Mary’s Day Father Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen, offered the ERIE – Villa Maria Acad- Mass, and Father Justin Pino, emy in Erie held its Mary’s Day pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Oil celebration on June 1. The May City, gave the homily prepared for Queen, May court members and the graduating students. their escorts are selected by class- The students also participated mates in this long-standing school in a longstanding graduation tra- tradition. The criteria for selection dition at the school—signing each includes “the individual character other’s shirts. and moral integrity of their class- Members of the graduation mates and their commitment to class include: Chance Chase, the faith community of Villa.” Colleen Cunningham, Nathan Jacob Hargenrader, Taylor nifer Walter, Devin Zagar, Da- All members of the senior class Dudzic, Christopher Fink, Al- Moltz, Claire Niederriter, Luke vid Zlotnicki, Alex Karg, Riley are eligible to be selected. A first lison Guth, Nathan Goreczny, Plumer, Abigail Southwick, Jen- Jenkins Roos and Scott Toy. ballot by the senior class narrows the list. Faculty and seniors ballot Pictured left to right are (front Maria Neville and (back row) again. The May Queen and court row) May Queen Amy Boxer, escorts Nic O’Brien, Stephen are then selected using the four court members Nicole Shel- Sanders, Sam Bohen and Peter IC School tops in Great American Can Roundup highest vote totals. lenbarger, Erika Kaveney and Frezza. CLARION – Immaculate Conception School in Clarion recently won the first-prize award of $1,000 in its first year of par- DCC students earn 2nd place at state PJAS competition ticipation in the Great American DUBOIS – Two students from Can Roundup. DuBois Central Catholic recently Immaculate Conception mid- earned second-place awards at dle school students were asked to the Pennsylvania Junior Acad- bring in as many aluminum cans emy of Science (PJAS) state com- as possible for monthly weigh-ins. petition. With the help of their families Sarah Aravich (junior) and and under the leadership of math Kallie Crawford (sophomore) teacher Lauren Rice, the students were two of 11 students the were able to bring in enough cans school sent to PJAS regionals to place Immaculate Conception (pictured). School at the top of the leader Secondary science teach- board above all other participat- ers Jennifer Graeca and Renee ing Pennsylvania schools. Gressler prepared the students The Great American Can and served as chaperones at the Round-Up is designed to help community groups, Boy Scouts, to Earth Day in April. PJAS events. fight litter, save valuable resources Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, charities Pictured from left to right and conserve energy. In celebra- and businesses learn to recycle are students Claire Eckert and tion of the 200th anniversary of beverage cans into cash. The Maeve Smith, middle school the aluminum can, the round-up contest ran nationally from Na- math teacher Lauren Rice and was launched to help schools, tional Recycle Day in November student Daniel Brooker. Cathedral Prep, VMA students Holy Redeemer awards scholarships raise money for attitude and regular attendance Japan relief in religious education. They must ERIE – Seniors Adam Tome also provide service to the parish of Cathedral Prep and Nicole beyond that which is required as Shellenbarger at Villa Maria part of their religious education Academy have made it their mis- program. sion to help the victims of the Ja- The fund, originally started pananese tsunami. by the generous donation of a They designed and sold T- parishioner, has grown each year shirts that included the phrase through continued contributions “Do Somethin'” along with a of parishioners as well as invest- map outline of Japan. Proceeds ment income. In the 13 years from T-shirt sales went to Catho- since the award was established, lic Charities of the Diocese of 32 scholarships have been given Erie to be sent toward the Japa- to youth of the parish. The nese relief efforts. amount of the awards has varied Tome and Shellenbarger pre- over the years, depending on the sented a $1,580 check to Mary amount of interest available and Maxwell, executive director of Kurt Sherrard, Msgr. John Lucas and Kaylie Paris the number of eligible recipients. Catholic Charities, on May 26. WARREN – Holy Redeemer received a $900 scholarship. STUMP GRINDING Parish in Warren recently award- The scholarship fund at Holy by Ken Eaton ed scholarships to two parish Redeemer was established in 1999 Back yards - tight spots - No problem youth. as a student award fund that was Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and GANNON UNIVERSITY This year’s recipients were used to recognize students who small trees removed, Prompt service Kurt Sherrard Mike had given much of their time and Ken (814) 474-2195 or , son of and (814) 397-0384 LICENSE PA 056587 Jeni Sherrard, and Haylie Paris, talent to the parish during their daughter of Buddy and Trish four years of high school. Award SUMMER Paris. They were chosen because recipients must have regular atten- of their outstanding service to the dance at Sunday liturgies, plans parish, said Msgr. John Lucas, for attending a school of higher pastor of Holy Redeemer. 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