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Cathedral Prep hosts first-ever Erie Area Outreach Day Our Lady of Fatima St. Rita of Cascia By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife By the May 12 St. Nereus & St. Achilleus (martyrs of the Roman ERIE – The 650-plus stu- Numbers: dents, faculty and staff at Ca- military), St. Pancras thedral Prep weren’t in class- Cathedral Prep’s (martyred as a teenager) rooms or offices on April 24, Erie Area May 13 Our Lady of Fatima but they didn’t take that par- Cathedral Prep students surround one of school’s inaugural Erie Area Outreach Day. ticular Thursday off, either. Outreach Day their guests attempting a free throw shot More than 650 students, faculty and staff May 14 St. Matthias (apostle chosen to Instead, they spent the day April 23 at St. Andrew. Prep students hosted members volunteered at a number of non- replace Judas) giving of their time to oth- 650-plus students, faculty 50 guests from L’Arche and Erie Homes for profit agencies and ministries throughout ers and learning about things and staff Children and Adults at a fair as part of the the day. May 15 St. Isidore (patron of farmers that can’t be experienced in- and rural communities) side a school. Volunteering 5 hours each Museum, Erie Playhouse, 31. The theme for this year’s with,” said Father Mike De- Prep’s first-ever Erie Area (from 9 a.m. to noon and Erie Zoo, Second Harvest celebration was “Catholic Martinis, Cathedral Prep’s May 18 Pope John I (died in prison) Outreach Day had students 1 to 3 p.m.) Food Bank, Emmaus Soup Schools Celebrate Service.” director of Campus Ministry. reaching out to non-profit Kitchen, the Sisters of St. Jo- Every student, teacher, sec- “Then we had each group dis- May 20 St. Bernardine of Siena agencies and ministries 3,250-plus hours of seph Neighborhood Network retary and maintenance per- cern a project. They all talked (missionary, reformer, “Apostle throughout the city and be- volunteer outreach and others. son was randomly put into a about where they could fill a of Italy”) yond including Presque Isle The idea for an outreach small group. need and came up with some- State Park, Frontier Park, day began during Catholic “That way you have a thing that was important to May 21 Ascension of the Lord Tom Ridge Environmental tat for Humanity, Erie County Schools Week, which was ob- chance to be with people you May 22 St. Rita of Cascia (patron of Center, Asbury Woods, Habi- Historical Society, Children’s served nationally January 25- might not normally interact See SERVICE, page 3 the impossible) Catholic Services Appeal update Ascension of the Lord – May 21 (holy day of obligation) CSA ahead of last are within 80 percent of their parish reaches its assessment, goal, Hoag said. every dollar pledged over that This solem- year’s record total “With additional follow-up, amount stays within the par- nity, celebrated By Jason Koshinskie we’re confident more parishes ish for local projects. 40 days after FaithLife editor will be making their goal,” To date, parishes have col- Easter Sunday, he said. “We are encouraging lectively raised nearly $1.9 commemorates So far, the 2009 Catholic follow-up because there are million over goal to be used the ascension of Services Appeal is a success. past supporters who have not for parish projects, which is Christ into heav- More people are giving, yet contributed to the CSA more than the amount at this en, according people are giving generously this year. We know it’s a dif- point last year ($1.6 million). to Mark 16:19, and parishes are making their ficult economic situation. It’s To make a pledge or gift Luke 24:51 and goals. one of the other reasons we’re to the 2008 CSA, contact Acts 1:2. Also “I am very pleased with extremely pleased with these your parish office or the Erie known as As- the generosity of the people numbers.” Diocese’s Office of Steward- cension Thurs- of the diocese,” said Joseph Parishes also benefit from ship and Annual Appeals day, this feast Hoag, director of the dio- the appeal. Each parish is as- at 814.824.1192 or e-mail is a holy day of cese’s Office of Stewardship sessed a financial goal. Once a [email protected]. obligation. and Annual Appeals. More parishes are at or 2009 CSA results (through April 20) near goal than they were at Compares 2009 results with 2008 at the same point last year this point last year, Hoag (CNS photo) said. One-hundred and seven 2009 CSA 2008 CSA Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms throughout the dio- parishes or missions have ex- Pledges/gifts to date 20,407 19,331 cese. The month of May is devoted to Mary, the mother of ceeded their goal; 29 parishes Total $ pledged to date $5,433,175 $5,240,039 the Church, and is traditionally celebrated with a crowning Confirmations and missions are currently Final pledges/gifts To be determined 21,551 of Mary and praying of the rosary. below goal. Of those 29, 15 Final $ pledged To be determined $5,887,531

Holy Cross, Fairview – Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Our Lady Queen of the Americas, Conneaut Lake – Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. ‘I Have Chosen You’ Confirmation classes include Our Lady Queen of the Americas, Conneaut Lake; St. Philip, Linesville; and St. Peter, Conneautville. Students Holy Rosary, Johnsonburg – Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include Holy reminded of Rosary, Johnsonburg, and St. Anne, Wilcox. God’s love at St. Tobias, Brockway – Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. Confirmation classes include St. Tobias, Brockway; Assumption of the middle school Blessed Virgin Mary, Sykesville; and St. Mary, Reynoldsville. youth rally St. Michael, Greenville – Sunday, May By FaithLife staff 17 at 9 a.m. Confirmation classes include St. Michael, Greenville, and St. Margaret, BRADFORD — “I Have Chosen Jamestown. You” was the theme for this year’s middle school youth rally, held at St. St. Peter Cathedral, Erie – Sunday, May Bernard School in Bradford on April 17 at 2 p.m. Confirmation classes include 18. St. Agatha, Meadville; St. Bernadette, “It was an opportunity to reinforce Saegertown; St. Brigid, Meadville; St. Mary the idea that our youth are indeed of Grace, Meadville; St. Hippolyte, Guys chosen by God,” said Father Steve Mills; Our Lady of Lourdes, Cochranton; and Schreiber, director of Youth and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer. Young Adult Ministry for the Erie Diocese. “They learned how impor- Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro – Monday, tant they are to the church right now May 18 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include and that it’s a cause for joy.” Singer, songwriter and storyteller Jesse Manibusan (top right and above center) interacts with students at the Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro; St. Lawrence, Featured was Jesse Manibusan, middle school youth rally April 18 in Bradford. Albion; and St. Anthony, Cambridge Springs. acclaimed singer, songwriter and sto- lar Kim Mooney, the principal, did an age, she said, but it’s important that home that St. Bernard students have ryteller who has appeared around the incredible job of hosting the event,” kids know they are each chosen and been invited back to share their poetry, Our Lady of Peace, Erie – Thursday, May country as well as at National Cath- said Father Schreiber. loved by God. Mooney said. 21 at 7 p.m. olic Youth Conference and World Mooney said the kids had a “won- “At that age, you can feel awk- “We also set aside time to help them Youth Day events. He was backed by derful experience.” ward,” Mooney said. “But that’s OK. walk through an examination of con- Beloved Disciple, Grove City – Friday, a team of young people from Gan- “Being together with different peo- God loves you at any age and any science,” said Father Steve, “and they May 22 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes non University, Edinboro University ple, I think they found out that faith stage you are.” responded very well when we gave include Beloved Disciple, Grove City, and St. and Mercyhurst College as well as a comes in many different ways,” she In addition to Manibusan’s ses- them the opportunity for confession.” Columbkille, Stoneboro. handful of high school students. said. “Faith can be a vibrant and excit- sions, the students participated in a During the rally, longtime youth More than 170 young people regis- ing thing, as they saw with Jesse. And service project, creating decorations ministry leader Aaron Pfoutz of St. St. Joseph, Sharon – Saturday, May 23 at tered for the event, which was held in it can be explored and celebrated in an for the parish’s confirmation and area Marys gave a presentation on contem- 5:15 p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Bradford for the first time. upbeat way.” nursing homes. The decorations were plative youth ministry to the approxi- Joseph, Sharon, and Sacred Heart, Sharon. “St. Bernard Parish and in particu- Middle school can be a difficult so well received at one area nursing mately 40 adult leaders involved. By the Way... from Catholic News Service St. Philip Parish in Linesville will cel- IN THE U.S. he expected much of the public comment on people lose their jobs every day. “People are ebrate its 50th anniversary with a Mass on them to focus on ethical concerns. A period experiencing deep crisis for the first time in Saturday, May 16 at 4 p.m. Bishop Donald „Citing concerns about plans to of public comment began with the April 23 their lives,” Bishop Duffy said. “The pace of Trautman will be the celebrant. honor President Barack Obama “in publication of the draft guidelines in the Fed- this economic collapse has been so swift, I Originally, the first church was built in the disregard of the settled position of the U.S. eral Register and is set to close May 26. think it is causing people to stop and search; 19th century as a mission of St. Peter. The bishops,” former U.S. Ambassador to the this naturally finds a home in coming back congregation was raised to the status of a par- Vatican Mary Ann Glendon has turned down „The Vatican Congregation for the to church.” ish on May 23, 1959. the prestigious Laetare Medal from the Uni- Doctrine of the Faith has ordered a One of the joys of the spring and Easter versity of Notre Dame. “doctrinal assessment” of the “activities „The Italian Archdiocese of Turin seasons is the celebration of First Holy Com- In an April 27 letter to and initiatives” of the Leadership Conference has announced that the Shroud of Tu- munion. It is a wonderful day for children and of Women Religious, the Maryland-based as- rin, which many believe is the burial cloth Holy Cross Father John their families, but it can be over all too soon. Jason Koshinskie Jenkins, Notre Dame’s sociation whose members represent about of Christ, will be on public display April This year, St. Peter Cathedral in Erie will cel- president, Glendon said 95 percent of the 67,000 women religious 10-May 23, 2010. The exposition in Turin’s ebrate for the first time an encore celebration she will not participate in the United States. “At this time, LCWR cathedral will offer members of the public for first communicants in the Erie area on Sunday, May 17. in May 17 commence- knows neither the process nor timeline for their first opportunity to see the shroud since “We are borrowing a very successful and beloved custom from ment exercises dur- completion of this assessment,” said Sister it underwent major cleaning and restoration St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Cleveland and inviting all first ing which the award Annmarie Sanders, a member of the Sisters, in 2002. The work involved removing 30 fab- communicants to come here for Mass together for the affirming ex- is presented. Glendon Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary ric patches and a fabric backing, known as perience of sharing each other’s joy all over again,” said Msgr. Wil- described Obama as “a who is LCWR director of communications. the Holland Cloth, sewn onto the shroud in liam Biebel, rector of the cathedral. prominent and uncom- Mary Ann “As more information is made available to 1534 after a fire. At the time of the work, Car- Children will arrive at 10:45 a.m. and march in procession into promising opponent of Glendon LCWR, the conference will take the appro- dinal Severino Poletto of Turin said trapped the cathedral for the 11 a.m. Mass. After lining the center aisle for a the church’s position priate steps for its participation in the assess- particles of dirt and scorched fabric had welcome, they will return to sit with their parents and come to Com- on issues involving fundamental principles of ment.” Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vat- darkened parts of the Shroud of Turin and munion with them. Afterward, they will pose for a group photo and justice” and said the decision to present him ican spokesman, said the congregation asked eventually could have made it difficult to see receive a special holy card remembrance from Bishop Trautman. with an honorary degree violated the bishops’ Bishop Leonard Blair of Toledo, a member the shroud’s image of a crucified man. The No reservations are necessary. Children are encouraged to wear 2004 request that Catholic institutions not of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine, removal of the Holland Cloth also permitted their First Communion attire to add to the festivity. honor “those who act in defiance of our fun- “to undertake in the coming months a study experts to photograph and digitally scan the Save the date for this year’s Mission of Friendship Sister Parish damental moral principles.” Obama supports regarding doctrinal problems that have pre- back of the shroud. The last public exposi- Day, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at Our Lady of the Lake in legal abortion and his administration recently sented themselves in the area of female reli- tion of the Shroud of Turin was in 2000. Edinboro. The day will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with registration proposed new regulations that would expand gious life in the United States.” beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be included. the use of federal funds for embryonic stem- The Mission of Friendship is a cooperative relationship between cell research. Both are in direct conflict with the Diocese of Erie and the Archdiocese of Yucatan, Mexico. Its church teaching. The Laetare Medal is pre- sister parish program encourages an exchange between parishes in sented annually to an American Catholic for each diocese, enabling them to share spiritually and culturally. The outstanding service to the Catholic Church Mission of Friendship also coordinates and provides volunteer staff and society. for a number of projects that serve the poor. “The program has a lot of potential for our global church,” said „By proposing to allow the use of Cari Serafin, one of the American coordinators of the Mission of federal funds for stem-cell research AROUND THE WORLD Friendship. “Learning how to be a friend or have a relationship on embryos created for reproductive pur- takes work and ideas. That’s what we’re hoping to do with the Sister poses at in vitro fertilization clinics and later „Many Irish parishes have reported Parish Day.” discarded, the National Institutes of Health an increase in Mass attendance in re- Congratulations to Coach Michael Nesbit, who recorded his opens “a new chapter in divorcing biomedi- cent months, with some parishes reporting 300th varsity basketball win at DuBois Central Catholic High cal research from its necessary ethical founda- increases of up to 30 percent. Bishop Joseph School at the end of the 2009-10 season. Nesbit coached the girls’ tion,” Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia, Duffy of Clogher, Northern Ireland, said it is varsity basketball team from 1988-92, accumulating a record of 79- chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on not just the older people who are attending 10. He resumed his coaching role in 1998 when he became the boys’ Pro-Life Activities, said April 21. Cardinal Ri- Mass in greater numbers. “There are a lot of varsity coach, and has a 221-74 record with the team. Nesbit’s teams gali was commenting on draft guidelines for people with young families who have been ab- have advanced to the district playoffs 13 years in a row and have embryonic stem-cell research issued April 17 sent from the church who are now returning,” been to the state playoffs in eight of his 13 years. by acting NIH director Dr. Raynard Kington. Bishop Duffy said. After a period of unprece- Although Kington said he believed the draft dented economic growth, Ireland’s economy Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ guidelines reflect “broad support in the pub- has been in dire straits in recent months. In a ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171. lic and in the scientific community,” he said work force of 2 million, approximately 1,000

Looking for a Pope creates meaningful, five saints, thoughtful, unique gift? says they has it! hold lessons 420 E 26th St, Erie, PA 16504 • 814.455.8094 toll free: 1.800.422.3156, fax: 814.454.6418 for modern www.hofmannserie.com Christians By John Thavis Catholic News Service Available at Giant Eagle VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI canonized five new Riverside saints and said their dedication to BiLo the Eucharist, the poor and the and fine delis. world of work made them models for today’s Christians in an era of economic crisis. By orienting their lives to Christ, the five men and women showed that “it is possible to lay (CNS photo/Reuters) the foundations for construction of a society open to justice and Tapestries depicting five new saints hang from Tadini, priest and founder of the Worker Sisters solidarity, overcoming that eco- the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica during a Mass of the Holy House of Nazareth; St. Nuno di Santa nomic and cultural imbalance that of canonization led by Pope Benedict XVI April Maria Alvares Pereira, a lay member of the Por- continues to exist in a great part 26 at the Vatican. Depicted in the tapestries are tuguese Order of Friars of the Blessed Sacrament; of our planet,” the pope said. St. Gertrude Comensoli, founder of the Institute and St. Caterina Volpicelli, the 19th-century Ital- The pope celebrated the canon- of Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament; St. Bernardo ian founder of the Institute of Handmaidens of ization Mass in St. Peter’s Square Tolomei, an Italian priest and founder of the Ol- the Sacred Heart. April 26, joined by tens of thou- ivetan Benedictine congregation; St. Arcangelo sands of pilgrims who held up photos or drawings of the saints. mill to give young girls of the area never been found. clude as part of its mission the Four of the new saints were Ital- gainful employment, and even- „ St. Nuno de Santa Maria education of young female fac- ian and one was Portuguese. tually founded a religious order Alvares Pereira, a Portuguese tory workers. In his homily, the pope said the of sisters who worked alongside army hero in the late 1300s, who, „ St. Caterina Volpicelli, who saints’ life stories hold valuable women in the factories. after the death of his wife, aban- founded a community of sisters lessons for modern Christians. „ St. Bernardo Tolomei, who, doned his military career and centered on Eucharistic adoration Each of the newly canonized had inspired by his love for prayer gave up his wealth to enter a Car- and service to the poor, especially a special devotion to the Eucha- and for manual labor, founded melite monastery. In particular young orphans, in the slums of rist, and each transformed that a unique Benedictine monastic he helped the poor, distributing Naples in the mid-1800s. spiritual power into social action, movement in Italy in the 14th food to the needy. He was totally Banners depicting the newly he said. century. Born in Siena, he was dedicated to Marian prayer, and canonized were hung on the fa- The five new saints are: forced by an onset of blindness fasted in Mary’s honor three days cade of St. Peter’s Basilica, and „ St. Arcangelo Tadini, a par- to give up a public career, and he of the week. fluttered in the breeze during the ish priest from the northern Ital- decided to found a small hermitic „ St. Geltrude Comensoli, two-hour liturgy. At the end of ian area of Brescia, who preached community. He later founded born in the mid-19th century in the Mass, the pope greeted pil- strongly in defense of workers’ the monastery of Santa Maria the Brescia area, who established grims in several languages and rights during the industrialization di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, and a religious institute dedicated to said he hoped the new saints period of the late 1800s. He orga- died in 1348 of the plague while the adoration of the Eucharist. In would inspire people to witness nized an association to help facto- helping victims of the disease; his approving the institute in 1880, the Gospel courageously in their ry workers, established a spinning burial place, in a common pit, has Pope Leo XIII asked her to in- daily lives.

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At the beginning One Heart and Mind,” supports the Erie “It’s just a really great way to of the 2009-10 school year, Prep Diocese in helping to provide health and so- them. And every group was out give back to the community and will combine with Villa Maria cial services, education, diocesan administra- there doing something different.” help anyone who needs any assis- Academy to form one school tion and pastoral services throughout the 13 A group of 10 students cleaned tance,” DiRaimo said. with two campuses. The number counties of northwestern Pennsylvania. up public basketball courts in the Father DeMartinis said he of enrolled students, faculty and While a portion of the financial goal for city by sweeping, painting lines hopes the outreach day becomes staff would push the total volun- the appeal benefits the ministries of the dio- and hanging new nets. an annual event. teers to more than 1,000, Father cese, parishes also benefit from the appeal. Three groups came together to And next year’s event could DeMartinis said. Each parish is assessed a financial goal. Once put on a fair at St. Andrew Parish a parish reaches its assessment, every dollar for approximately 50 members of pledged over that amount stays within the parish for local projects. L’Arche, Erie Homes for Children Here’s a look at what some parishes are doing with their CSA and Adults and the developmen- Father DeMartinis said Susan overage funds: tally disabled. Students and their Franz was his inspiration for the guests sang karaoke, shot hoops, St. Andrew event. Franz, who Sharon Deanery played bean bag toss and made took a few turns at the karaoke their own pizzas for lunch. microphone for “Sweet Caro- Beloved Disciple, Grove City – Debt reduction on new “We don’t get many chances to line” and “YMCA,” has been pastoral center be with these guys and just hang coming to the Sunday evening Good Shepherd, West Middlesex – New HVAC system for out,” said Prep student John Wei- youth Mass at Blessed Sacrament church, new rectory roof bel. “It’s fun just to interact.” in Erie for years. Father DeMar- “Especially people our age,” tinis is the usual celebrant of the Holy Trinity, Farrell – No project listed added Chris Marchini, a senior. Mass. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer – Repairs and “We’re not really in touch with “I think she really likes the mu- maintenance people who are developmentally sic,” he said. “I’ve known her ever disabled. We kind of keep in our since I became a priest. She’s an Notre Dame, Hermitage – Balance the budget, complete own little comfort zone. This is a amazing person.” payments on new pews and carpeting chance for us to get to know them Dominic DiRaimo, who was Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann, Farrell – Carpeting for church and develop some unity with part of a group that volunteered Susan Franz sings karaoke April 23 at St. Andrew with Cathedral people we’re not used to being at Emmaus Soup Kitchen after Prep students. Other activities at the fair included basketball, bean Sacred Heart, Sharon – Painting and decorating of church around.” the St. Andrew event, gave his bag toss and a make-your-own pizza station. sanctuary St. Adalbert, Farrell – No project listed St. Anthony, Sharon – No project listed St. Bartholomew, Sharpsville – Handicap accessibility fund Transitional deacons ordained St. Columbkille, Stoneboro – New church roof, new siding for rectory Diocese now St. Joseph, Sharon – Heating and air-conditioning for church, rectory and office has seven St. Michael, Greenville – Church sidewalk repair; update heating, paint outside doors and new linoleum for school; new transitional truck and pave road for cemetery deacons St. Stanislaus, Sharon – Boiler repair By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife editor On recent back-to-back week- Clergy appointments ends, Bishop Donald Trautman The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL, ordained five transitional deacons Bishop of Erie, announces the following clergy for the Diocese of Erie. appointments: Ross Miceli (St. Catherine of Siena, DuBois) and Matthew Father James Gutting, appointed pastor of St. Mary and Immacu- Strickenberger (St. Stephen, Oil late Conception parishes, Erie, for a term of six years. Effective City) were ordained April 25 in June 12, 2009. the chapel of St. Mary’s Semi- nary & University in Baltimore. Father William Laska, appointed pastor of Immaculate Concep- Christopher Barnes (St. Ve- tion Parish, Brookville, and its mission church of St. Dominic, Si- nantius, Rouseville), Michael Po- gel, for a term of six years. Effective June 12, 2009. linek (St. Joseph/Bread of Life, Erie) and Mathias Quimno (All Father Johnathan Schmolt, appointed parochial administrator of Saints, Waterford) were ordained St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie. Effective May 1, 2009. May 2 in the chapel at St. Mark Bishop Donald Trautman poses with the diocese’s Quimno, Christopher Barnes, Bishop Trautman, Seminary in Erie. seven transitional deacons following the May 2 Ross Miceli, (back row) John Miller, Dan Hoff- “This is a unique and histori- ordination ceremony and Mass at St. Mark Semi- man, Michael Polinek and Matthew Stricken- cal moment for the Diocese of nary. From left to right are: (front row) Mathias berger. Erie,” Bishop Trautman said in BrieÁy his remarks following Commu- nion May 2. “At this moment, in June,” Bishop Trautman said. Transitional deacons Dan the bishop. Barnes is assigned our diocese has a total of seven “But at this moment, the Lord Hoffman and John Miller will be to St. James, Erie; Polinek to St. Family Honor presents ‘Real Love and transitional deacons. That has not has blessed us with seven transi- ordained to the priesthood June Joseph, Oil City; Quimno to Be- Real Life’ for students and parents May 17 happened in over twenty years.” tional deacons. We give thanks 12. The other transitional dea- loved Disciple, Grove City, until The gathered crowd at St. and praise to God for all of them. cons are scheduled to be ordained June 13 when he is assigned to St. ERIE – Family Honor of Northwestern Pennsylvania invites Mark responded to the news with They are gifted and graced indi- priests in 2010. Agatha, Meadville; Strickenberger you to experience a sample of its program, “Real Love and Real a round of applause. viduals who bring new talents and The new deacons also received to St. Brigid, Meadville; Miceli to Life,” on Sunday, May 17 from 3-5 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Cen- “Two will be ordained priests charisms to God’s people.” their diaconate assignments from St. Francis of Assisi, Clearfield. ter in Erie. 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Camp Notre Dame open house May 31 All your collision needs. Tim Staples is a FAIRVIEW – Camp Notre Dame celebrates 49 years of summer Special Wash & Wax...$50 convert to camping with an open house on Sunday May 31. Mass is at noon 453-6185 Catholicism and with open house from 1-4 p.m. Register your child for overnight or a world-renowned day camp and enter to win a free week of camping. Bring the whole speaker and radio family and enjoy a wagon ride, free refreshments and the chance to host. He is also a meet the summer staff of 2009. For more information, visit www. frequent guest on CampNotreDame.com. EWTN. Dave Ras Amy Ras Carol Ras Jim Winarski owner office office mgr. Sister Maura Smith honored with Mercyhurst Sustainability Award ERIE – Sister Maura Smith, RSM, a longtime educator and advocate of sustainability, peace and justice both at Mercyhurst College and in the larger Erie community, is this year’s recipi- ent of the Mercyhurst College Sustainability Award. The award was presented to Sister Maura on April 20, as part of festivities surrounding the Sister Maura Smith Earth Day lecture featuring Dr. Robert Bul- lard. Priest prepping for duty in Iraq Immediately preceding the lec- ture, Sister Maura was presented Father Richard Allen (at the college’s sustainability award right), a native of Sharon who by Green Team chair Dr. Chris is serving in special ministry for Magoc, himself a former recipi- the Erie Diocese, is heading to ent. Magoc and Sister Maura Sister Maura Smith, RSM, receives Mercyhurst College’s Sustain- Iraq to serve as a chaplain and a co-founded Mercyhurst’s Green ability Award from Mercyhurst President Dr. Thomas Gamble. member of the U.S. military. Team in 2000, launching a green Currently serving as chaplain consciousness at the college that work for positive change in the of Trustees. A former professor for the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, in less than 10 years has mani- world. She was doing ecology who was the driver behind Mer- Okla., Father Allen will soon be fested in myriad successful ini- before most of us had ever heard cyhurst’s environmental studies deployed to Kuwait then Iraq to tiatives, from the construction of the word. Her love of God’s program, she was named the col- serve as chaplain and a member of geothermal buildings to the creation, her knowledge of en- lege’s Distinguished Alumna of of the 2/104th General Support installation of solar panels to the vironmental sciences and her the Year in 1996, and in 2006, Aviation Battalion (GSAB), a purchase of wind energy. energetic and dogged persever- received the college’s Archbishop helicopter unit. In Dec. 2006, he “For ten years now, Sister ance on countless environmental Oscar Romero Award. joined the National Guard. Maura has been the heart and projects have together produced She is a former president of the Father Allen most recently soul of our environmental sus- a profound legacy that continues Sisters of Mercy Regional Com- served as pastor of St. Agatha tainability efforts at the college,” to shape our work.” munity of Erie, former principal Parish in Meadville before being Magoc said. “But for decades This summer, Magoc said, the at Mercyhurst Prep and taught assigned to special ministry. before most of us arrived here, Sister Maura Smith Peace Gar- in Catholic high schools and el- As a chaplain, he will serve Sister Maura had been educating den will be established near Zurn ementary schools of the Erie and as a counselor and lead religious He is pictured with SPC Pedro in the 2/104th GSAB Unit Min- students and leaders of the col- Hall, her academic home at the Pittsburgh dioceses. In 2007, the services. Feliciano, his chaplain assistant istry Team. lege and high school to place the college. newly renovated science class- environment at the center of our Sister Maura is a member of rooms at Mercyhurst Prep were mission, to think critically and the Mercyhurst College Board dedicated in her honor. First reconciliation and first holy Communion It’s that time of year when chil- Leadership training for new evangelization at Clarion dren throughout the Erie Diocese make their first reconciliation CLARION – Approximately and first holy Communion. Last 30 Clarion University students, year, more than 1,700 children professors and members of the throughout the diocese received university community gathered the Eucharist for the first time. April 21 to hear six speakers from Colleen Bacher’s reconcilia- the Fellowship of Catholic Uni- tion class from St. Basil the Great versity Students (FOCUS). The Parish in Coalport made their members of FOCUS volunteer first confession April 26. Each as evangelists for two years after student made a paper sheep head graduation to help other univer- surrounded by the words from sity campuses build their cam- “Amazing Grace,” “I was lost but pus ministry programs. Two of now I am found” which they laid the six student FOCUS speakers upon the altar after their confes- currently attend the University of sion. Pictured from left to right are Pittsburgh. Emily McGarvey, Tyler Gobert, They spoke of their personal Crystal Jasper, Shane McMur- experience of juggling the temp- ray and Molly Muhollen. tations surrounding them at col- Seven students at St. Elizabeth lege and staying grounded in of Hungary Parish in Smethport their faith. These students were so received their first Holy Commu- moved by the FOCUS volunteers nion at Mass April 26. A recep- speaking at their campus that they Msgr. Jan Olowin, director of Campus Ministry at Clarion Univer- tion for the students and their decided to become part of this dy- sity, is surrounded by speakers from the Fellowship of Catholic Uni- families followed Mass in the par- namic ministry and to devote two versity Students. ish hall. Pictured from left to right years of service to FOCUS upon are: (front row) Abbey Woodard, graduation in May. Campus Ministry is planning fur- to all students. Mass is celebrated Amelia Holohan, Kiara Orner, The purpose of the workshop ther collaboration with the Uni- at noon on the Sundays when the Mary Ruth Confair, (back row) and retreat was to prepare Catho- versity of Pittsburgh’s Campus university is in session. Father Vincent Cieslewicz, pas- lic Christian students for respect- Ministry, where FOCUS is now tor, Elijah Porter, Dominic Alfi- ful sharing of faith and support headquartered. eri and Allen Yeager. with their fellow students on The goal of Campus Ministry, campus, said Msgr. Jan Olowin, located on Greenville Avenue in director of Campus Ministry at Clarion, is to provide availability Clarion. In the future, Clarion and support of others. It is open THOMAS M. CLICKETT MEMORIALS, INC.

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