Mercy Keeping the merger faith in China Papal letter Sisters of Mercy to Chinese to reorganize Catholics seeks with four other to unite divided communities, communities page 2. page 3. www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE July 22, 2007 Church Calendar Pope relaxes restrictions on use of Tridentine Mass Events of the local, American and universal church By John Thavis Feast days Catholic News Service What does the VATICAN CITY — In a long-awaited overture to dis- affected Catholic traditional- pope’s letter mean? ists, Pope Benedict XVI re- By Jason Koshinskie laxed restrictions on the use FaithLife editor of the Tridentine Mass, the Latin-language liturgy that With Pope Benedict XVI relaxing restriction on the use predates the Second Vatican of the Tridentine Mass, what does this change mean for Council. Catholics in the U.S. and in the Diocese of Erie? The pope said Mass cele- Because the Tridentine Mass is already celebrated in the St. Alphonsus Liguori St. John Vianney brated according to the 1962 Erie Diocese, the short answer is not much. Roman Missal, commonly “Pope Benedict’s letter is prompted by his desire to reach known as the Tridentine rite, out to those Catholics in schism because of their non-accep- July 23 St. Bridget of Sweden should be made available in tance of the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Coun- July 24 St. Sharbel Makhluf every parish where groups of cil,” said Bishop Donald Trautman. July 25 St. James the faithful desire it. The pope, being sensitive to those who wish to follow the July 26 Ss. Joachim and Anne He said that while the 1962 Roman Missal and the liturgical rites prior to Vatican July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus new Roman Missal, intro- II, is now granting a more generous application of the for- duced in 1970, remains the July 31 mer liturgy, the bishop said. St. Ignatius of Loyola ordinary way of Catholic “Since the Diocese of Erie already permits the celebra- Aug. 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori worship, the 1962 missal tion of the Tridentine Mass in two locations, I do not foresee Aug. 2 St. Eusebius of Vercelli, should be considered “the a pressing pastoral need on the part of our people,” Bishop St.Peter Julian Eymard extraordinary expression of Trautman said. Aug. 4 St. John Mary Vianney the law of prayer.” Prior to Pope Benedict’s apostolic letter, the diocese had This implies no liturgical already permitted the celebration of the Tridentine Mass division, he said, but simply at St. Ann Parish in Erie and St. Bernadette Parish in Sae- “two uses of the one Roman gertown. Priests appointed to rite.” In the future, Bishop Trautman said he will issue diocesan administrative posts The pope’s directive came norms to help apply and order the specifics of the pope’s let- July 7 in a four-page apos- ter. Priests who might want to celebrate the Tridentine Mass Two priests have been appoint- tolic letter to the world’s CNS photo ed to administrative positions will be given a rubrical and Latin exam. bishops titled “Summorum A priest celebrates a Tridentine Mass at St. Pius X Chapel in Bishop Trautman said it is important to keep the pope’s by Bishop Donald Trautman. Pontificum.” The new norms Uniondale, N.Y. In the Tridentine rite, the priest celebrates Father Edward Lohse, JCL, intentions of a more generous use of the Tridentine Mass in will take effect Sept. 14, the Mass facing east, which — given the layout of most churches proper perspective, adding that the pontiff’s letter clearly dis- has been named chancellor of feast of the Exaltation of the — meant he celebrated with his back to the congregation. the Diocese of Erie while con- tinguishes the new and current missal as the ordinary form Holy Cross. of the Roman rite while the Tridentine Mass is considered tinuing as diocesan vocation years, he said, it has been Fr. Edward An accompanying per- he said, excessive liturgical the extraordinary form. director. Msgr. Robert Smith, sonal letter from the pontiff creativity often led to “defor- clearly demonstrated that JCL, VG, has been appointed Lohse Msgr. Conrad Kraus, director of the diocese’s Office of dismissed fears that the de- mations of the liturgy which young people are also being Worship, said the pope’s apostolic letter, issued “motu pro- director of clergy personnel cree would foment divisions were hard to bear.” attracted by the old liturgy. while continuing as vicar gen- prio”—Latin for “on his own initiative,” does not overrule in the church or be seen as a “I am speaking from ex- By widening its availabil- an ecumenical council such as Vatican II, particularly the eral. retreat from Vatican II. perience, since I, too, lived ity, the pope said, he hoped The chancellor oversees the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. The pope said the new through that period with all to make the new and old li- “The Second Vatican Council is built on a couple of work of the Chancery and as- Mass rite would certainly its hopes and confusion. And I turgical forms “mutually en- sists the diocesan bishop and ideas, one being the ‘full and active participation’ of the as- remain the church’s pre- have seen how arbitrary defor- riching.” sembly,” said Msgr. Kraus, quoting the Constitution on the vicar general in the general ad- dominant form The Tri- ministration of the diocese. Sacred Liturgy. “That means you pray the prayers, sing the of worship. Use dentine Mass songs and offer the sacrifice together with the priest.” The director of clergy per- of the old mis- FOR MORE INFO has been al- sonnel assists the bishop with Read the latest newsletter from the U.S. bishops’ Committee on He said he finds it difficult to imagine how that will hap- sal presupposes lowed as a pen without people having an understanding of Latin, add- all matters regarding priest Msgr. Robert a certain degree the Liturgy at www.usccb.org/liturgy/bclnewsletterjune07.pdf for: liturgical ex- and deacon personnel in the Smith of liturgical ception since See POPE’S LETTER, page 3 diocese, as well as clergy ap- formation and  The complete text of Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic letter 1984, but pointments. some knowl- “Summorum Pontifi cum.” Catholics had who wishes to celebrate the matically establish a Triden- edge of the  The pope’s accompanying cover letter to the world’s bishops. to request per- Tridentine Mass alone “does tine Mass schedule, but it St. Mark Seminary open houses Latin language,  20 questions and answers on “Summorum Pontifi cum.” mission from not require any permission,” said that where “a group of The priests of and “neither of local bishops, and lay Catholics who spon- faithful attached to the previ- St. Mark Semi- these is found very often,” he mations of the liturgy caused who did not always consent. taneously wish to attend such ous liturgical tradition exists nary and the Erie said. deep pain to individuals to- The new decree significantly semi-private Masses may do stably,” the pastor should Diocese’s Voca- But the pope expressed tally rooted in the faith of the altered the bishop’s role, so. “willingly accede” to their tion Office will sympathy with Catholics church,” he said. maintaining his general over- Local pastors are to han- request to make the old Mass hold open houses who are attached to the Tri- The pope noted that many sight on liturgy but removing dle more formal requests for available. at three locations throughout the diocese in July to dentine rite and uncomfort- older Catholics have a long him from initial decisions on scheduled Masses, the docu- help those who are considering entering the semi- able with the new Mass. In connection with the 1962 Tridentine Masses. ment said. The text does not See TRIDENTINE MASS, nary. the post-Vatican II period, Roman Missal. But in recent The document said a priest require all parishes to auto- page 3 Each open house will begin with Mass, followed by a discussion period and question-and-answer ses- sion. A cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs will St. Adrian, Delancey; St. Joseph, Anita; and St. follow. Anthony, Walston, for a term of three years end- Open houses will be held at: ing June 30, 2010. Effective September 1, 2007.  St. Mark Seminary, Erie – Tues., July 24 at Clergy appointments 4:30 p.m. Msgr. Joseph J. Riccardo, appointed pastor of  St. Francis of Assisi, Clearfi eld – Wed., July 25 The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL, July 10, 2007. the parishes of St. Adrian, Delancey; St. Joseph, at 5:30 p.m. Bishop of Erie, announces the following diocesan Anita; and St. Anthony, Walston, while continu-  St. Michael, Greenville – Thurs., July 26 at appointments: Father Matthew Kujawinski, appointed parochial ing as pastor of Ss. Cosmas and Damian Parish, 4:30 p.m. vicar of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie, for a term Punxsutawney, for a term of six years ending The open houses are directed toward young men Father William R. Barron, appointed parochial of three years ending June 30, 2010. Effective Sep- June 30, 2013. Effective September 1, 2007. who are in high school, college or working, as well vicar of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, for a term tember 1, 2007. as older professionals wondering about entering of three years ending June 30, 2010. Effective Sep- Father Nicholas J. Rouch, appointed weekend seminary, often called a “second career” vocation. tember 1, 2007. Father Meinrad Lawson, OSB, appointed pastor sacramental assistant at St. Luke Parish, Erie, Parents, family members and friends of those inter- of St. Mary Parish, St. Marys. Effective August 1, while continuing as vicar for education and vice ested are also welcome to attend. Msgr. Mark L. Bartchak, JCD, JV, reappointed 2007. president for mission of Gannon University. Ef- Registration is not required but does help in as judicial vicar and vicar for canonical affairs of fective July 15, 2007. preparation for the cookout. To register, contact St. the Diocese of Erie for a term of five years ending Father Edward M. Lohse, JCL, appointed chan- Mark Seminary at 814.824.1200 or 1.800.374.3723 June 30, 2012. cellor of the Diocese of Erie while continuing as Msgr. Robert J. Smith, JCL, VG, appointed or e-mail [email protected]. For more infor- diocesan vocation director. diocesan director of clergy personnel while con- mation on vocations, visit www.eriercd.org/voca- Father Jamie Noel Deslate, assigned as a priest in tinuing as vicar general. tions.asp. residence at St. Titus Parish, Titusville, for a term Brother Matthias Martinez, OSB, appointed dea- of one year ending August 16, 2008. Effective July con assistant at St. Mary Parish, St. Marys. Effec- Father Stanley J. Swacha, reappointed pastor 15, 2007. tive August 1, 2007. of Sacred Heart Parish, Sharon, for a term of six Anniversary celebrations Aug. 5 & 12 years ending June 30, 2013. The Erie Diocese’s Family Life Office will spon- Father James G. Faluszczak, reappointed as Father James P. McCormick, appointed pastor of sor the annual diocesan anniversary celebrations for campus minister of Clarion University, Clarion, St. James Parish, Erie, while continuing as a faculty Msgr. John W. Swoger, EV, appointed tempo- couples celebrating their 25th, 50th or 60th wedding and weekend sacramental assistant at Immaculate member of Cathedral Preparatory School, Erie, for rary parochial administrator of St. Eusebius Par- anniversaries in 2007. Conception Parish, Clarion, for a term of five a term of six years ending June 30, 2013. Effective ish, East Brady, and St. Richard Mission, Rimers- Bishop Donald Trautman will celebrate Mass for years ending July 9, 2012. July 1, 2007. burg. Effective July 2, 2007. anniversary couples at two locations:  Sunday, Aug. 5 at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Father John M. Fischer, granted retirement status Father Regis Meenihan, appointed priest in resi- Father Richard J. Toohey, appointed pastor of Erie, at 2 p.m. and the faculties of the Diocese of Erie for retired dence at St. Hedwig Parish, Erie, and campus min- St. Mary of Grace Parish, Meadville, and chap-  Sunday, Aug. 12 at Immaculate Conception Par- priests. Effective July 26, 2007. ister at Edinboro University, Edinboro, for a term of lain of Allegheny College, Meadville, for a term ish, Clarion, at 1:30 p.m. (Please note the new time six years ending June 30, 2013. Effective September of six years ending June 30, 2013. Effective July for this celebration. Couples who have already regis- Father Jason A. Glover, appointed to the faculty 1, 2007. 10, 2007. tered for this celebration will receive a letter inform- of the Department of Theology at Gannon Uni- ing them of the change.) versity, Erie, and resident chaplain of Gannon’s Father John J. Murphy, appointed pastor of St. Father Brian E. Vossler, appointed pastor of St. The Masses will be followed by a light reception new Catholic House for a term of five years. Effec- Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Port Allegany, and Raphael Parish, Eldred; St. Mary Mission, Sart- for anniversary couples and their families. tive July 1, 2007. Also appointed weekend sacra- its mission church of St. Mary, Roulette, for a term well; and St. Theresa Parish, Shinglehouse, for a Anniversary couples may register by contacting mental assistant at St. Luke Parish, Erie. Effective of six years ending June 30, 2013. Effective June term of six years ending June 30, 2013. Effective the Family Life Office or their home parish. Reg- July 15, 2007. 23, 2007. July 5, 2007. istration forms are also available online on the Erie Diocese’s Web site at www.ErieRCD.org. The dead- Father Chris M. Hamlett, appointed pastor of St. Father Mark O’Hern, appointed temporary paro- Father Edward J. Walk, reappointed to the fac- line for RSVP submission for Our Lady of Peace is Lawrence Parish, Albion, for a term of six years chial administrator of St. Brigid Parish, Meadville. ulty of DuBois Central Catholic High School for July 23 and for Immaculate Conception is July 30. ending June 30, 2013. Effective Aug. 1, 2007. Effective September 1, 2007. a term of five years ending July 9, 2012. For more information, contact Catholic Chari- ties’ Family Life Office at 1.800.374.3723 or Father Mark A. Hoff man, appointed pastor of Father Justin P. Pino, appointed parochial vicar of Msgr. Edward J. Zeitler, appointed senior asso- 814.824.1250 or e-mail Stephanie Ward at Sward@ Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, for a Ss. Cosmas and Damian Parish, Punxsutawney, and ciate of Notre Dame Parish, Hermitage. Effective ErieRCD.org. term of six years ending June 30, 2013. Effective simultaneously as parochial vicar of the parishes of July 10, 2007. By the Way... from Catholic News Service Mark your calendars for the return of John Michael Talbot to St. Peter Cathe- IN THE U.S. AROUND THE WORLD cial Communications for 23 years. Naming Archbishop Foley “pro-”grand master, Pope dral on Thursday, September 20 at 7 p.m.  The Knights of Columbus, the largest lay  Pope Benedict XVI has stipulated that a Benedict seemed to indicate that he would be Admission is free, but you must request a Catholic organization in the world, has an- two-thirds majority always is required to elect named a cardinal during the next consistory, ticket to be admitted into the concert. nounced that it set new records for charitable a new pope, undoing a more flexible proce- which likely will be held in November. A free-will offering will be taken dur- giving and volunteer service in 2006. Data dure introduced by Pope John Paul II. In a ing the performance. The concert is spon- from the order’s annual survey of fraternal ac- one-page document released June 26, the  Father Larry Sny- sored by Hofmann’s Church and Reli- tivity showed that total contributions to chari- pope said the two-thirds-majority rule cannot der, president of Cath- gious Goods, Mount Calvary, St. Jude ties reached close to be set aside even when cardinal-electors are olic Charities USA, the Apostle and St. Peter Cathedral par- $144 million. The at an impasse. Instead, the pope instructed has been named by ishes in Erie. Tickets will be available at amount exceeded that if the cardinals are deadlocked after 13 Pope Benedict XVI to the sponsor sites beginning the weekend Jason Koshinskie the previous year’s days, runoff ballots between the two leading the Pontifical Council of Aug. 18-19. donations by more candidates will be held. A papal election will Cor Unum, the Vati- John Michael Talbot’s newest album, “Living Water,” will mark than $4 million. continue to require a majority of two-thirds can agency that pro- more than one noteworthy occurrence. In addition to being his Of this total, the of the cardinals present. motes and coordinates 50th album, it will also be his last recording for an unknown period supreme council Catholic charitable of time as he prepares to take a break from recording and touring. donated about $35  The number of Christians murdered in giving. Catholic Chari- Father Larry Snyder “I don’t know whether or not I’m going to quit it, but I am going million, and donations from state and local Iraq since 2003 skyrocketed compared to ties USA is a national to pause for a while,” Talbot said recently. councils, fourth-degree assemblies and squire murders in 1995-2002, said a comprehensive association of more than 1,500 local Catho- lic Charities agencies and institutions that For the past 15 years, he has performed in four concert tours a circles gave more than $108 million. The num- report based on public accounts from Iraqi year, traveling back and forth across the country numerous times Christian sources. The report described in serve more than 7.4 million people a year. ber of volunteer hours performed by Knights and also visiting Europe. for charitable causes surpassed the 2005 fig- detail the deaths of Christian children — in- The organization also announced that Father cluding babies — laypeople, priests and nuns Snyder also has assumed the presidency of “I’m kind of preferring to spend some time with nothing for a ure by more than 4 million hours, amounting while,” he said, adding that what God wants him to do after that is to more than 68 million. who were burned, beaten or blown up in car Caritas North America, a regional body of bombs throughout the past few years. From Caritas Internationalis. God’s business.  With Vatican approval, the head of the May 2003 to early June, 268 Iraqi Christians He still plans to tour to promote his new album, which is to be U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has is- were murdered; from 1995 to 2002, 19 Iraqi  St. Augustine released Aug. 15. sued national norms governing all church- Christians were murdered, said the report, of Hippo just got a An updated Parish Summer Events calendar is available on the related fundraising appeals. “Fundraising ap- “Incipient Genocide: The Ethnic Cleansing whole lot hipper. The diocesan Web site at www.ErieRCD.org. The listing includes festi- peals are to be truthful and forthright,” says of the Assyrians of Iraq.” The report, re- fifth-century doctor vals throughout the diocese from July through October. the opening line of the norms. The norms leased in June, was written by Peter BetBa- of the church, per- For the second year in a row, the “Gathering,” an evening of spell out rules of transparency, accountability, soo, a founder of the Assyrian International haps known best for communal adoration and prayer in thanks of the Blessed Sacra- procedures to be followed and oversight over News Agency. “Confessions,” an ment, has been a success in the Shenango Valley. More than 300 fundraising campaigns by appropriate church autobiographical ac- people attended the evening of praise and worship on June 7 at authorities. Bishop William S. Skylstad of PEOPLE OF FAITH count of his conver- Notre Dame Parish in Hermitage. Spokane, Wash., USCCB president, sent out sion to Christianity, “It was absolutely wonderful,” said Emory Beal of the Shenango a decree promulgating the fundraising norms  U.S. Archbishop now has a MySpace St. Augustine of Hippo Valley Eucharistic Adoration Program, which sponsored the event. June 8. The same day, he issued another de- John P. Foley has been page. Michael Dolan, “Grace was just pouring out of the church.” cree establishing new national norms for the named pro-grand mas- the director of communications for the Au- Beal said there are plans to make the “Gathering” an annual leasing of church-owned properties. Both de- ter of the Knights of gustinians of the Province of St. Thomas event in the valley. crees take effect Aug. 15. the Holy Sepulcher, a of Villanova, said he started the page on St. Speaking of Eucharistic adoration, St. Joseph Parish/Bread fraternal organization Augustine’s behalf as an engaging way to of Life Community introduce visitors to St. Augustine and the in Erie will host “Treasure of the Catholic  Cardinal Justin Rigali thanked the Phila- dedicated to support- Church,” a Eucharistic conference, Aug. 24-25. The conference ing the Latin Patri- Augustinians. The popular social networking delphia City Council June 14 for voting to will include a walking tour exhibition of more than 150 Vatican-ap- rescind a “troubling resolution” that had de- archate of Jerusalem Web site myspace.com allows users to post and to responding to pictures and information about themselves proved Eucharistic miracles from around the world, spanning the clared Philadelphia a “pro-choice city.” The centuries of the Catholic Church. Look for a feature story on the vote to rescind was 13-4; nine council mem- the needs of Catholics Archbishop John on their personal pages. All users — and bers had supported the original nonbinding in the Holy Land, by P. Foley now St. Augustine — can add other users to conference in the Aug. 5 issue of FaithLife. resolution June 7, while eight members had Pope Benedict XVI. their list of friends. St. Augustine’s MySpace opposed it. Two of the three Catholic council The 71-year-old Philadelphia native had profile can be viewed at www.myspace.com/ Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ members who had supported the designation been head of the Pontifical Council for So- saintaugustineofhippo. ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171. reversed their votes. Papal letter to Chinese Catholics seeks to unite divided communities By John Thavis Catholic News Service Catholic Church in China

VATICAN CITY — In a Catholics 15-18 million groundbreaking letter to Chinese churches 6,000 Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI es- dioceses 110 tablished new guidelines to favor bishops 100 cooperation between clandestine Catholic communities and those priests 2,500 officially registered with the gov- seminarians 1,500 ernment. women religious 4,500 The papal letter strongly medical clinics 100 criticized the limits placed by social service the Chinese government on the centers 8 CNS/Nancy Wiechec church’s activities. But on several key issues, including the appoint- Numbers are estimates for both registered and unregistered Catholic communities. ment of bishops, it invited civil Source: U.S. Catholic China Bureau ©2007 CNS authorities to a fresh and serious dialogue. completely free to appoint bish- to grow. The 55-page letter, published ops,” he said. He invited Chinese The pope underlined that the by the Vatican June 30, was ac- authorities to reach an agree- church is not identified with any companied by a Vatican Press ment with the church in order to political system. Nor is it the Office commentary that reiter- resolve the current situation, in church’s mission to “change the ated the Vatican’s willingness to which some bishops continue to structure or administration of the move its nunciature from Taiwan Pope Benedict XVI issued a be selected and ordained without state,” he said. It does not seek to Beijing, as soon as diplomatic groundbreaking letter to Chi- papal approval. special privileges from China relations are established with nese Catholics June 30 that seeks The letter, signed May 27, Pen- and its leaders, but “solely the re- China. to unite the country’s divided tecost Sunday, was addressed to sumption of dialogue,” he said. The letter was posted on the Catholic communities. the bishops, priests, religious and At the end of his letter, the Vatican’s Web site in several lan- lay Catholics of China. At the be- pope established May 24 as a day guages, including traditional and ginning of the text the pope said of prayer for the church in China, modern Chinese, and had been The letter contained important the entire church in China was noting that it was the feast of Our sent earlier to Chinese authorities directives aimed at bridging the present in his heart and his daily Lady, Help of Christians, who is as a courtesy. gap between Catholic communi- prayers. particularly venerated at a Mar- Throughout the text, the pope ties that have registered with the The church seeks to encourage ian shrine near Shanghai. expressed his appreciation for Chinese authorities — and there- and awaken the spiritual energies, the suffering of Chinese Catho- fore operate under certain official and its evangelization in China The English translation of the lics under communism. He said limits — and Catholic communi- will succeed to the extent that it their devotion to the faith and ties that have practiced the faith papal letter may be found on the puts love and unity into practice, Internet at: http://www.vatican. their loyalty to the pope “will be in a more clandestine fashion, thorny question of the selection his “supreme spiritual authority” he said. rewarded, even if at times every- professing full loyalty to the pope. va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/ and ordination of bishops. Dis- and not a political act. It is also a The Vatican estimates there are letters/2007/documents/ thing can seem a failure.” The pope criticized the Chinese puting Chinese government argu- question of basic religious liberty, currently between 8 million and Although the church in China government’s interference in sev- hf_ben-xvi_let_20070527_ ments, he said that when a pope he said. 12 million registered Catholics in china_en.html. enjoys greater religious freedom eral areas of church activity and names bishops, it is an exercise of “The Holy See would like to be China, a number that continues today than in the past, the pope said its insistence on registering said, “it cannot be denied that church communities and declar- grave limitations remain that ing them “official” had divided We sponsor BUS TOURS to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, North the church and given rise to sus-  touch the heart of the faith and Tonawanda and Buffalo to hear The Mighty Wurlitzers that, to a certain degree, suffocate picions, mutual accusations and  pastoral activity.” recriminations. $40 for members, $45 for non-members    He asked for more direct con- But he effectively opened the Price includes show ticket, tacts between church and state door to registration with the gov- The Parishes of Our Lady of Mercy, Please contact or submit and round trip bus. officials to resolve the problems ernment by bishops and Catholic Harborcreek and St. Mark’s, Lawrence Park resumes and references to: are seeking an energetic, creative person YM Search Committee Erie Area and declared: “The Holy See communities, saying this was dedicated to working with teens. 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(814) 398-8263 Postmaster: Send address changes to For more information, visit FaithLife at St. Mark Catholic Center. “We Make House Calls” www.ErieRCD.org/protectyouth.htm Briefl y Sisters of Mercy of Erie announce plans to reorganize By Anne-Marie Welsh Natural Family Planning awareness Sister Bernadette Bell, president week is July 22-28 of the Sisters of Mercy (Regional Community of Erie), accompa- Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, promoted by the nied by Sister Lisa Mary McCart- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be held July ney, vice president, made a major 22-28 in the Erie Diocese. announcement July 12 about the The dates highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Hu- community she has headed since manae Vitae (July 25) and mark the feasts of Ss. Joachim and Anne 2005. (July 26). “We are one of five regional The Natural Family Planning Office of the Erie Diocese will communities of Mercy Sisters offer several informal gatherings throughout the diocese for adults that will combine its operations (married and unmarried) to learn about Natural Family Planning Sister Bernadette Bell, RSM, and ministry to form one larger left, and Sister Lisa Mary Mc- (NFP) — fertility awareness, responsible parenthood and marital community,” she said. As of Jan. chastity. Cartney, RSM, spoke at a July 12 1, 2008, the sisters will be known news conference detailing a new The evenings will include a brief overview of NFP and church as the New York, Pennsylvania, teachings which support its use in marriage, the marital benefits structure for the Sisters of Mercy Pacific West Community and (Regional Community of Erie). couples can experience when they live this lifestyle and a question- will include more than 500 sisters and-answer session. Locations include: and 400 associates from Buffalo, ering in Buffalo July 17 to 22 in Erie will continue their collab- motherhouse coordinator and the  Clearfield, St. Francis of Assisi after Masses July 22 Erie, Pittsburgh, Rochester and to vote on the final governance orative efforts in education, health new local pastoral leader will be  Bradford, St. Bernard parish center at 7 p.m. July 25 the Philippines, which is home structure. The sisters expected to care, housing, pastoral and social announced in the near future.  St. Marys, St. Mary church annex at 6 p.m. July 25 to a community founded by the elect one president for the entire services and advocacy within the According to Sister Bernadette,  DuBois, St. Joseph parish hall at 7 p.m. July 27 Sisters of Mercy in Buffalo. The community as well as a councilor Erie Diocese. the population of the Erie com-  Erie, St. Joseph/Bread of Life community center at 7:30 p.m. restructuring is another in a series from each site. Local leaders “We are organizing ourselves munity of Mercy Sisters peaked Aug. 3 of changes that have been made were also expected to be either in a new way to ensure a more at about 250 sisters. In 1996 there For more information on Natural Family Planning or contact since 25 Mercy regional communi- appointed or elected during the viable future,” she said. “Work- were 98 sisters; today there are 52 numbers for each event, visit www.ErieRCD.org/nfp.asp. ties from across the Americas, the meeting. ing together will make us stronger sisters and one candidate. Caribbean, Guam and the Philip- Administrative offices for the and more effective in ministry and “I think there was a fear in 88th annual St. Ann novena pines formed the Institute of the entire community will now be stewardship.” the beginning,” Sister Bernadette Sisters of Mercy of the Americas located in Buffalo, freeing more Sister Bernadette will step down acknowledged, “but there’s a July 18-26 in 1991. sisters at each site, including Erie, as president as of Dec. 31, about real sense of hope that all of us Most of the sisters from Erie to concentrate on direct ministry. six months earlier than planned, throughout the institute are ad- The 88th annual novena in planned to be among those gath- Sister Bernadette said the sisters due to the restructuring. The new dressing problems together.” honor of St. Ann will be conduct- ed July 18-26 at St. Ann Parish, East 10th Street & East Avenue, in Erie. Weekday services will be held Pope relaxes restrictions on use of Tridentine Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; July 21 TRIDENTINE MASS ter, dismissed both fears as “un- at 8:30 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.; and from page 1 founded.” He blamed in part July 22 at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Confes- “news reports and judgments sions will be heard after all services In scheduling Tridentine made without sufficient informa- except Sunday and the feast day Masses, the document said lo- tion” for confusion over his deci- (July 26). cal pastors should balance these sion and for divergent reactions Veneration of the relic of St. special requests with the ordinary ranging from joyful acceptance Ann will take place the last three St. Ann with the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Ann is the pastoral demands of the parish. It to harsh opposition. days of the novena. A blessing of offered some guidelines: On Sun- He emphasized that although infants, children and families will patron saint of mothers and grandmothers. days and feast days, parishes may the new Mass of 1970 was de- follow the 11 a.m. Mass July 22. offer only one Tridentine Mass; signed to replace the old liturgy, The solemn closing of the novena will take place Thurs., July the old Mass can also be celebrat- the 1962 Roman Missal was 26 at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses with veneration of the relic, ed on weekdays and in particular “never juridically abrogated.” Its papal blessing and the blessing of religious articles. A reception circumstances such as weddings, CNS photo restoration as an extraordinary will follow the evening Mass in the social hall. Grandparents will funerals or pilgrimages. It said Shown is a detail of the Gospel acclamation from a reproduction of form of worship thus does not be honored at both Masses July 26. bishops may celebrate the sacra- the 1962 Roman Missal. Commonly known as the Tridentine Mass, undermine the council’s deci- Father Matthew Bonk of the Redemptorist Fathers will conduct ment of confirmation according the Mass of this missal is entirely in Latin. The Tridentine Mass sions, he said. the novena. to the old rite, too. was promulgated in 1570 by Pope Pius V following the Council of “There is no contradiction be- When a group of the lay faith- Trent. It was used throughout the years with only minor changes tween the two editions of the Ro- ful “does not obtain what it re- until 1970 following the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. man Missal. In the history of the Second Harvest Food Bank to quests from the pastor,” it should liturgy there is growth and prog- celebrate ’25 Years of Filling Plates’ inform the local bishop, who is several teachings of Vatican II. consulted on the question with the ress, but no rupture,” he said. “earnestly requested to grant their The pope invited bishops to world’s cardinals and bishops. “What earlier generations The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania will desire,” the document said. If the report on implementation of the The strongest apprehensions held as sacred remains sacred hold its 25th anniversary dinner on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Bayfront bishop is unable to provide for new decree after three years. If se- were voiced by French and Ger- and great for us too, and it can- Convention Center in Erie. this kind of celebration, the mat- rious problems emerge, “ways to man bishops, who worried that not be all of a sudden entirely The event, “25 Years of Filling Plates,” includes a 6 p.m. re- ter goes to the Vatican’s Pontifi- remedy them can be sought,” he internal church unity — and their forbidden or even considered ception followed by dinner at 7. Sister Christine Vladimiroff, OSB, cal Commission “Ecclesia Dei,” said. own authority — could be weak- harmful,” he said. prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, will be the guest speaker. which is charged with “maintain- The publication of the decree ened by creating parallel worship- The pope expressed his con- Sister Christine served as president and CEO of Second Harvest ing vigilance over the observance came after nearly two years of ping communities. Other bishops viction that in relaxing restric- from 1987 to 1998. Michele Ridge is the honorary chairperson. and application” of the new de- review. Although it was issued said the move could be seen as tions on use of the pre-Vatican II Cost is $35 per ticket with cash bar and casual attire. RSVP cree, it said. “motu proprio,” a phrase that delegitimizing the liturgical re- liturgy, he was fulfilling a historic by July 27. For details and reservations, call Second Harvest at Unlike the 1984 indult offered signifies a pope is acting on his form of Vatican II. papal duty to maintain church 814.459.3663. by Pope John Paul II, the new own initiative, Pope Benedict The pope, in his personal let- communion. Second Harvest provides food to its member agencies within 11 decree did not explicitly state that counties in northwest Pennsylvania including: Cameron, Clarion, those requesting permission for Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Venan- the Tridentine Mass must accept go and Warren. the legitimacy of the new Mass. What does the pope’s letter mean? Vatican sources said such accep- tance would be presumed, how- POPE’S LETTER from page 1 He said the appeal of the Tridentine Mass is ever. celebrating the same way many of the saints did, In his personal letter, Pope ing that it’s difficult to find a priest who can as well as a certain continuity. Benedict said the priests who cel- celebrate Mass in Latin. “Even to a casual visitor who may not be fa- Available at ebrate according to the Tridentine Father David Poulson, pastor of St. Michael miliar with Latin, it’s very clear that the focus of Giant Eagle rite cannot, as a matter of prin- Parish in Fryburg, is one of the few who cel- the Tridentine Mass is the worship of God,” he ciple, exclude celebrating the new ebrates the Tridentine Mass in the Erie Dio- said. Riverside Mass. BiLo cese. “Everybody is faced in the same direction. The “The total exclusion of the “I was an altar boy for it for a few years back focus of the liturgy is God and the worship of and fine delis. new rite would not, in fact, be in the day,” Father Poulson said with a laugh. God, which we enter into.” consistent with the recognition of He began celebrating the rite in the early 1990s Father Poulson described the approach to the its value and holiness,” he said. when Bishop Trautman authorized Saegertown Tridentine Mass outlined in the pope’s letter as That could be an important as a site for it. He typically will celebrate the “very sensible.” point in the Vatican’s ongoing 11:30 a.m. Sunday liturgy at St. Bernadette. “I think it’s a reasonable and pastoral approach reconciliation efforts with the “The Mass is the act of worship instituted because it’s based on the desires of the faithful,” members of the Society of St. by Jesus Christ to worship the Father in spirit he said. “We have the new Mass as our means of Pius X, founded by the late Arch- and truth,” Father Poulson said. “This is true worship and for those Catholics who desire it, the bishop Marcel Lefebvre, who was of both forms of the Roman rite, as well as all extraordinary form is being made available. It’s a excommunicated in 1988. The other rites of the church.” compromise.” society rejects the new Mass and

DEATH NOTICES Father Robert G. Fin dies at 88 Father Martin Timothy The Red Door ordained as a Providing School Uniforms since 1965... Taught at Gannon priest of the Crowe, C.Ss.R., dies at 92 Praemonstra- Now OPEN Monday thru Saturday at 10am for 44 years tensian (Nor- Native of Johnsonburg, member of Holy 124 W 9th St, Erie, Pa 16501 bertine) Order Rosary, Erie 814. 455. 2551 ERIE — Father Robert G. Fin, on March Phone: 88, died July 1, 2007 at St. Mary’s 21, 1943 in SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Father Martin Timothy Email: [email protected] Home at Asbury Ridge, Erie, fol- Jaszovar, in Crowe, C.Ss.R., 92, a native of Johnsonburg and formerly a resi- lowing a lengthy illness. the former dent of the Bishop Michael Murphy Retirement Home for Priests, We don’t disappear after August Born March 17, 1919 in Buda- Czechoslova- died June 27, 2007 at the St. John Newmann Residence in Sara- pest, Hungary, he was the son of kia. Fr. Robert G. Fin toga Springs, N.Y. When Interest Income Counts, It’s Time To Call Gen-See the late Geza Gyula Wiener and Upon ar- Born on September 23, 1914 in Johnsonburg, he was the son Julianna Walther. riving in the Diocese of Erie, Father of the late Richard G. and Lucrece Garrity Crowe. A member of Earn More Father Fin attended grammar Fin was assigned in 1953 to the fac- Holy Rosary Parish in Erie, he began his studies with the Redemp- 7.1% school and high school in Buda- ulty of Gannon College, later Gan- torists at St. Mary’s Seminary in North East, professed his vows pest and Ujpest, Hungary. He was as a Redemptorist on August 2, 1935 and was ordained a priest on Annually Worry Less non University in Erie. He taught at Go with experience assigned to seminary studies in Gannon in the language, education, June 23, 1940 at Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary in Esopus, N.Y. you can trust... Rome at the Gregorian University, and theology departments for the He studied at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and re- with further graduate studies in Bu- next 44 years, becoming a priest of ceived a doctorate in moral theology in 1944. Since 1975, Gen-See investors dapest. He earned an S.T.L. from the Diocese of Erie, eventually retir- Father Crowe served as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Army have done better for 5 great reasons: Studium Generale O.P in Budapest ing in September of 1989. infantry during and after World War II from 1944 to 1947. After • Regular monthly checks • No fees or commissions in 1944, and a Ph.D. from Pazma- He also served as a pro-synodal the war, he was assigned to St. Philomena Parish in Pittsburgh • Low minimum initial investment...$5,000 • Term 3, 4 or 5 years ny Peter State University in Buda- judge for the diocesan marriage tri- from 1947 to 1948 and returned to that parish in 1965 where he • Rate of interest guaranteed for term of certificate pest in 1948. In addition, he earned bunal. At the time of his retirement remained until 1968. For 18 years he served in Manhattan, N.Y., an M.Ed. from the State Teachers’ from Gannon, he was assigned as as the director of the St. Gerard Majella Guild, the patron saint of Make a fresh 7.1% 1-800-507-4393 College in Budapest in 1948. coordinator of the Tridentine Mass expectant mothers ministry. start...RIGHT NOW Annually He emigrated to the United in the Diocese of Erie, a position he He was assigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Gen-See Capital Corporation States in 1951, after which time he held for several years. Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1970 and was active not only in Brooklyn but earned an M.A. from Middlebury In his later years, he wrote articles ministered to others throughout the New York area including 1-800-507-4393 College in Vermont in 1958. He was for 26 newspapers and magazines. Long Island for 38 years. Our Lady of Peace School celebrates 50 years ERIE — On June 9, 1957, Arch- bishop John Mark Gannon joined the parish’s founding pastor, Msgr. James F. Daily, at the blessing and dedication of the Our Lady of Peace School cornerstone. Fifty years later, Father Tom Brooks, pastor, invited Bishop Donald Trautman to “a festive liturgy cel- ebrating the 50th anniversary year of OLP’s school and a rededica- tion of the school cornerstone.” After celebrating Mass with the students and dignitaries including several of the Sisters of St. Joseph Catholic Charities counseling offi ce gets home in Sharon who taught at the school and a number of alumni who became SHARON – The Sharon of- priests, Bishop Trautman and the fice of Catholic Charities Coun- entire student body gathered in seling and Adoption Services has front of the school for the brief gives us a chance to recognize that thy Wilwohl, Sister Michaela officially opened its new offices ceremony. it’s the people who have been part Fox, Sister Maria Assumpta at 995 Linden St. in Sharon. A “I think it’s important, espe- of the parish and school family Ruza and Sister Ann Donahue. ribbon-cutting ceremony was cially at this time of year when that make it what it is. We want Behind them, left to right, are Fa- hosted by Sharon’s Chamber of we’re celebrating endings and to build on that.” ther Tom Brooks, pastor; Bishop Commerce. new beginnings, to take stock of Pictured in the front row are Donald Trautman and Msgr. Er- During the ribbon-cutting cer- everything that has been accom- four of the Sisters of St. Joseph nest Daley who served as pastor emony, sponsored by Sharon’s plished,” said Father Brooks. “It who taught at OLP: Sister Doro- at OLP from 1986 to 1999. Chamber of Commerce, Bishop Donald Trautman blessed the building. The ceremony was also attended by Mary Maxwell, exec- From left to right: Robert McCrarey, executive director executive MPS Brevillier project utive director of Catholic Chari- director of Couseling and Adoption for the Erie Diocese; Bishop ties for the Erie Diocese; Robert Donald Trautman; Dr. Denise Finazzo, board president; and Con- ERIE — Mercyhurst Prep McCrarey, executive director of nie Masian, Sharon area supervisor, cut the ribbon on Catholic students spent a spring Saturday Counseling and Adoption for the Charities Counseling and Adoption Services’ new offi ce in Sharon. working on a community ser- diocese; Connie Masian, Sharon vice project at Brevillier Village. area supervisor; as well as sev- the agency’s commitment to of- ous location, remains in the History, art and photo students eral of the organization’s board fering a sliding fee scale for the heart of Sharon. Staff includes conducted interviews with World members. uninsured. three full-time counselors, an War II veterans, took photo- “We’re positioning ourselves The Sharon office of Catholic office manager and two part- graphs, shot video and painted to continue our long history of Charities Counseling and Adop- time employees who work to- a wall mural to brighten up the providing professional services tion Services has moved into the gether to provide individual and area for residents and visitors. to all those in need in the area former St. Joseph Parish Center, family counseling, employee Future plans are in the works to regardless of race, gender or which they purchased and reno- assistance programs, pregnancy complete a book and video about religious affiliation,” said Mc- vated. The new facility, just two counseling and a full array of the veterans. A grant from the Crarey, who also underscored blocks from the agency’s previ- adoption services. Erie Community Foundation was used to fund this project. Teachers who coordinated the project were Tidioute Scout receives Parvuli Dei award Chris Bowler (painting), Kathy Merski (photography) and Carla TIDIOUTE — Father Thom- Betti (history). as Aleksa of St. John Parish in Project workers included Tidioute congratulates Cub Scout (front): Ms. Kathy Merski, Ol- Brian Bonner for earning his ivia Lichtinger, Gina Hill, Gina Parvuli Dei religious Cub Scout- Salorino, Brittney Trott, Katie ing Award. Parvuli Dei means Kooser, Rachel Merry, Donny “Children of God.” Brian is a 5th Boetger, Chelsea Mahaff ey, grader at Tidioute Community Katie Norcott; (middle): Kevin Charter School and a Cub Scout Sculley, Steve Wittuck, Matt in Pack 782, Chief Cornplanter Froehlich, Alex Evanoff ; (back): Council. Brian was presented J.R. Schmidt, Alyssa Smith, his religious medal at Mass at St. Alex Pytlarz, Erin Bliley, and Johns’ on May 20. Anna Lindell. Missing from photo were Catherine Upton, Rochelle Carlotti, Emmy Bur- chard, Kaylee Bernardini, Matt Brown, Kellie Gromacki, and Juliet Swick

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