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The cross reveals the Death notices fullness of God’s love Father John “Tex” Hilbert (right), Father Pope Benedict William Calabrese, XVI’s message page 3. for Lent, page 3.

www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE March 11, 2007 Church Calendar Pub-style discussions catering Events of the local, American and universal church Theology on Tap to young adults is coming to Erie By Jason Koshinskie He said he’s hopeful these ses- Feast days FaithLife editor sions will inspire young adults to go back and ask how their own parishes ERIE — Young adults will soon can be more young-adult friendly. gather around pub tables and sip The defines a glasses of wine and frosty mugs young adult as someone between of ale and lager while discussing the ages of 21 and 40, a rather large how they find faith in a messy demographic which makes up world. 40 percent of the Catholic Sessions for Theology population, Baker said. on Tap, an increasing- “That’s why ly popular outreach young adult minis- to twenty- and try is really chal- thirtysomething lenging. People St. Patrick St. Joseph Catholics across in this age range the country, are can be in vastly coming to Erie in different places in March 17 St. Patrick April. their lives,” he said. March 19 St. Joseph The diocese’s Office “Younger singles are in of Young Adult Ministry a different place than old- March 23 St. Toribio de Mogrovejo will host a Theology on Tap se- er singles and a married couple ries at The Brewerie at Union Sta- with children is in a different place St. Patrick is the of the Diocese of tion in downtown Erie on four con- than a couple who doesn’t have chil- Erie. Legend says that he used the shamrock secutive Fridays beginning April 13. dren.” to describe the Trinity to those he sought to Bishop Donald Trautman will be While young adult can be a tricky convert. the first speaker. His discussion will title or concept for some, Baker said focus on “Finding Faith in a Messy it is exactly the kind of audience World.” Theology on Tap intends on attract- Middle School Youth Rally – Started in Chicago 25 years ing. CNS photo Sat., March 24 ago under the auspices of the late “I’d love to see a room full of San Francisco George H. Niederauer speaks about the U.S. bishops’ Cardinal , Theol- people in their mid-20s to early document “Faithful Citizenship” and political responsibility during an Oct. 3 ogy on Tap brings together Catholic 30s,” Baker said. “Some people in Theology on Tap session at the Ireland 32 Pub in San Francisco. Church leaders and young adults that age range think of themselves in an informal setting to discuss as young adults and some don’t.” for non-Catholics, as well as Catholics– subjects that interest them. As the “This is a program designed to Theology on Tap sessions garnered an audience of 35 and sparked name suggests, people gather for a evangelize and build community 7-9 p.m. on Fridays people discussing the faith. He also did beverage of choice (responsibly, of with the young adult population,” one session on marriage and relation- course) and open conversation. he said. “For some reason, many April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 ships. Father David Perry spoke about The format will be very casual, young adults don’t feel connected to The Brewerie at Union Station The Da Vinci Code. said Greg Baker, director of the Of- the church. Our goal is to get people 123 W. 14th St., downtown Erie “People are very open in these ses- fice of Young Adult Ministry. For plugged into parish life.” sions,” Father Marconi said. “The ques- each session, the guest speaker will Baker also noted that in other di- tions people ask here are the same ones make a 15-minute introductory pre- oceses, “Theology on Tap” sessions A complete list of speakers and topics many get at wedding receptions and other events. It’s not adversarial. sentation; the majority of the time have successfully drawn in young will be announced soon. will be spent in discussions around adults. “We need to reach out to the young the tables in smaller groups. After While these sessions are being adults and get them back to church and the table conversations, the program held in Erie, Baker said he is hope- in Ridgway and the St. Marys area. into parish life. It’s a matter of going will return to the larger group. ful that their success will lead to Father Ted Marconi, pastor of St. Leo where the people are.” “We’d like to get people to hon- more Theology on Tap events in other Parish, was a speaker during the summer Theology on Tap is a copyright of Re- The diocesan Middle School Youth Rally will estly talk about their faith,” Baker areas of the diocese. Some parishes session the past two years in St. Marys. new International, which also offers Why take place March 24 at Our Lady of Peace School said. “We want real dialogue to and deaneries have conducted their He said the sessions were filled with Catholic?, a four-year program focusing in Erie. The theme of this rally will focus on im- happen. And for any dialogue to own including Our Lady of Mercy good discussions in a relaxed setting. on Scripture related to the of age and how dignity and beauty come from God happen, people need to listen and in Harborcreek, Gannon University His talk last year on “Why confess to a the Catholic Church being used by parishes and not media sources. Featuring national Catholic be respectful to others.” through its campus ministry, St. Leo ?”–he called it a hot-buttton topic in the diocese. recording artist Curtis Stephan and inspirational speaker Mike Patin. Visit www.ErieRCD.org/ youth.asp on the Web for more information. Rite of Election Clergy Candidates, catechumens prepare to join the church at Easter appointments The Diocese of Erie will welcome 72 ple participating in the Rite of Christian catechumens and 174 candidates into the Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in parishes The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, fullness of the Catholic Church at the throughout the diocese. SSL, Bishop of Erie, announces the following April 7 Easter Vigil. Across the United States this Lent clergy appointments: Catechumens and candidates, along tens of thousands of prospective Catho- with their sponsors, family and friends, lics began the final phases of joining the Father Thomas Dugan, granted a six-month filled St. Peter Cathedral in Erie and St. church, a process that will culminate medical leave of absence. Effective Feb. 26, Catherine of Siena Parish in DuBois for with the sacraments of Christian initia- 2007. the Rite of Election ceremony Feb. 25. tion at the Easter Vigil. The Rite of Election, celebrated annu- For catechumens, people not yet bap- Msgr. John Hagerty, appointed temporary ally in cathedrals and churches around tized, the final part of the journey began parochial administrator of Holy Cross Parish, the world on the first Sunday of Lent, with a Rite of Election; For candidates, Fairview. Effective Feb. 26, 2007. formally acknowledges the readiness of who are already baptized Christians, the those preparing to receive the sacraments start of Lent meant participating in a Catechumen Zachery Higgins of St. Luke Parish in Erie signs the Book Father Chris Hamlett, appointed temporary of initiation — , Call to Continuing Conversion. of the Elect Feb. 25 at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie as his sponsor Linda parochial administrator of St. Adalbert Parish and the Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil. Catechumens will receive baptism, Kaleta looks on. Higgins was one of 72 catechumens and 174 candidates and Holy Trinity Parish, both in Farrell, and Bishop Donald Trautman and Vicar confirmation and first Eucharist at the participating in the Diocese of Erie Rite of Election and calling of can- St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Sharon. Effective General Msgr. Robert Smith presided Easter Vigil. Candidates, will enter full didates. The rite acknowledges the readiness of catechumens preparing Feb. 26, 2007. over services at the cathedral and St. communion with the church by receiving to receive the sacraments of initiation — baptism, confirmation and the Catherine, respectively, for the 246 peo- confirmation and first Eucharist. Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil. Volunteer Efforts CSA benefits larger and local church American volunteer opportunities tend to focus Happy anniversary By Jason Koshinskie their CSA assessments. in religious, educational and youth areas. FaithLife editor social/ St. Charles, New Bethlehem community service 13% Have you noticed any recent and St. Nicholas Mission, Crates changes at your parish? A fresh coat St. Charles in New Bethlehem hospital/health of paint or new windows, perhaps? will continue to use any CSA funds 8% 35% civic/political/ There’s a good chance that those remaining in the parish for renova- religious professional/ organization improvements to your local church tion of the church steeple, improv- international 6% were made possible by the Catho- ing the overall quality of its point-

sport/hobby 4% lic Services Appeal. Every year, ing and spires. parishes are able to fund projects At St. Nicholas, the parish’s other 26% 8% through CSA funds that they might mission in Crates, they are in the educational/ youth service not be able to do otherwise process of refurbishing the Blessed Each parish is assessed a finan- Mother grotto and water fountain, cial goal for the CSA, which helps which includes a shrine of Our fund the ministries and operations “The response from the people Lady of Lourdes, St. Bernadette A little more than a quarter of Americans 16 of the diocese. Once a parish reach- has been wonderful,” Father and an altar. and older participate in a volunteer activity at es its goal, all funds raised over that Swoger said. “They definitely have “It’s been in disrepair for some least once in a year’s time. amount stay within the parish. Last come through when we’ve present- time and we’re trying to get it re- 29% 29% 29% furbished,” said Father William 27% % year, $1.88 million was retained by ed our needs to them.” 27 parishes. St. Timothy plans to use any Laska, pastor of St. Charles and CSA funds staying within the St. Nicholas. St. Bonaventure, Grampian and parish to update the boiler for the Regarding the CSA assessment, St. Timothy, Curwensville church. St. Bonaventure will begin Father Laska said his parishioners Congratulations to Bishop Michael Murphy, have given generously. retired bishop of Erie, who recently celebrated Father Mark Swoger, pastor of saving to build a chapel for the par- both St. Bonaventure in Grampian ish cemetery. “They are steeped in the fact 65 years as a priest. Bishop Murphy was that their generosity comes back ordained to the priesthood on Feb. 28, 1942 and St. Timothy in Curwensville, The good news at these parishes calls the CSA essential financially is that plans for these projects can and returns here for the upkeep of 2002 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in not only to the diocese but parishes, move forward, as pledges at both the parish and our mission. They Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics ©2007 CNS Cleveland. as well. parishes have already exceeded take great pride in that.” (1,1) -2- faithlife 03-11.indd 4/16/2013 9:19:41 AM

NEWS BRIEFS the dead — found in the cave by Kloner in 1980 are those of Jesus, his By the Way... U.S. brothers, Mary, another Mary whom they believe is Mary Magdalene, and “Judah, son of Jesus.” The documentary film by Jacobovici and Judy Mindicino has been named the Cameron aired on the Discovery Channel March 4. director of development for Kennedy Thousands gather in Detroit to mark Catholic High School in Hermitage. As director of development, her respon- 40 years of charismatic renewal New head of clergy congregation sibilities will focus on securing Educa- DETROIT — One tional Improvement Tax Credits (EITC), of the world’s issues defense of priestly celibacy which provide financial aid in the form foremost Catholic — Two months after taking over as head of the Vat- of scholarships to students that could preachers told a ican’s Congregation for Clergy, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes otherwise not afford to attend Kennedy Feb. 16-18 gather- has issued a strong and lengthy defense of priestly celibacy. “Priestly Catholic, cultivating alumni relations ing of more than celibacy is a precious gift of Christ to his church, a gift that must con- and establishing an annual scholarship 3,000 people in- tinually be meditated upon and strengthened, especially in the deeply gifting program. Jason Koshinskie volved in the char- secularized modern world,” Cardinal Hummes said. The cardinal made The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania are ismatic renewal the comments in a full-page article he wrote for the Vatican newspa- accepting nominations for the 11th annual SSJ Spirit of Courage movement that they per, L’Osservatore Romano. It was published Feb. 14, under the headline Awards. The awards will be presented Oct. 9 at the Ambassador should be focusing “The importance of priestly celibacy,” to mark the 40th anniversary of Banquet and Conference Center in Erie. more on the future Sacerdotalis Caelibatus, Pope Paul VI’s encyclical on priestly celibacy. The sisters are seeking nominees who have demonstrated ex- than on the move- Young adults pray Feb. 17 with more than 3,000 traordinary courage in their lives as they’ve coped with illness, in- Catholics from across the country gathered in Cardinal Hummes, formerly the archbishop of Sao Paolo, arrived at ment’s past. Even his new Vatican post last December, shortly after telling a Brazilian jury, chemical dependency and/or economic adversity. Nominees as they gathered to Detroit at the Cobo Center to celebrate the must reside within the Erie Diocese. 40th anniversary of the charismatic renewal. newspaper that priestly celibacy was a disciplinary norm and not a celebrate the 40th church dogma and was therefore open to change. Vatican officials were For more information on the SSJ Spirit of Courage nomina- anniversary of the concerned, and within hours of arriving in Cardinal Hummes tions and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kristina Huber at charismatic movement, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa told issued a statement emphasizing that priestly celibacy was a long and 814.836.4202 or e-mail [email protected]. Nominations charismatic Catholics from across the United States, “We should ex- valuable tradition in the Latin-rite church. will be accepted through May 31. pect a new Pentecost, not just celebrate that others experienced a new The 12th annual Ball will be held Friday, Pentecost 40 years ago.” The preacher of the papal household spoke April 20 at Lake Shore Country Club in Erie beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Riverfront Ballroom of Detroit’s Cobo Center. Harkening Church aid officials say influx of Iraqis Music will be provided by Tennessee Backporch. Kathy and Dan back to Pope Paul VI, the first pope to welcome the charismatic renewal Dahlkemper will be honored with the Helping Hands Award, movement in the church, Father Cantalamessa said the best speech he puts burden on Jordan which is given annually to an individual, family or organization ever heard the late pontiff give was one in which he said, “The first AMMAN, Jordan for having demonstrated outstanding dedication to their commu- need of the church is for a perennial Pentecost — an ongoing Pentecost — The enormous in- Running from War nity. — in which the church would have fire in her heart, works in her midst flux of Iraqis over the TURKEY The ball is the premiere charitable event for Catholic Chari- and prophecy in her outlook.” past five years has put Caspian ties. Last year, attendees raised $30,000 for Rainbows, a support a large burden on Jor- Sea program for children who have experienced a loss in their lives SYRIA dan, said church aid 1 million+ refugees through separation, divorce or death. For more information, con- Mediterranean Collection of Pope Benedict’s Sea officials trying to help Damascus tact Catholic Charities at 814.824.1250. Baghdad According to an article in the Erie Times-News, Erie County’s the refugees. Though Amman IRAN ‘essential writings’ to be published official estimates put 750,000+ refugees only abortion clinic has closed again. Erie Medical Services, oper- SAN FRANCISCO — A new book the number of Iraqi JORDAN IRAQ ated by New Jersey-based American Women’s Services, will not to be published in March by Harp- refugees in Jordan at see patients until it recruits a new physician, according to the re- erSanFrancisco brings together what about 1 million, Cath- Persian Gulf port published Feb. 21. This was welcomed news to People for its editors call “the central writings olic groups working SAUDI ARABIA Life, a local non-profit organization which maintains an office and speeches” of Pope Benedict XVI. with the refugees say Source: estimates from Reuters down the hall from the abortion clinic. “The Essential Pope Benedict XVI: His that number is closer ©2007 CNS Central Writings and Speeches” opens to 1.5 million. “Over- Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ with then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s all the situation is very difficult,” said Ra’ed Bahou, director of the ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171. sermon at the funeral of Pope John Pontifical Mission for Palestine in Amman. “Most of the refugees are Paul II April 18, 2005, and closes with very poor, and this country does not have the resources” to deal with his first encyclical, “Deus Caritas Est” the situation. The arrival of the Iraqi refugees in this landlocked nation (“God Is Love”), dated Dec. 25, 2005. of some 5 million people — more than half of whom are former Pal- Edited by John F. Thornton and Susan estinian refugees — has caused prices to skyrocket, making the cost of B. Varenne, the 464-page hardcover living for the average Jordanian almost prohibitive, said Hania Bsharat, Making Fine Church Furniture book will sell for $27.95 in the United assistant manager of the Extremely Vulnerable Individuals project of ~ Since 1943 ~ States and $34.95 in Canada. Major The cover of “The Essen- Caritas Jordan, the local church’s charitable aid agency. “Most Jorda- subject areas in the book include Chris- tial Pope Benedict XVI: • Altars • Lecterns nians do not welcome the Iraqis,” she said. “We are a poor country.... • Pulpits • Tables tian relations with Islam, Christian val- His Central Writings and There is no way they can go back to Iraq.” ues, birth control and abortion, sexual Speeches.” • Clergy Chairs misconduct in the priesthood, the ordi- • Kneelers PEOPLE • Loose & Permanent nation of women, anti-Semitism and the Catholic Church and ecumen- Pew Cushions ism and interfaith dialogue. Pope to canonize Brazilian in May, • Pews & Chairs WORLD Buy Direct From Our four others in June Factory and Save! Pope says Christ on cross helps VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI No Middle Man! will canonize a Brazilian Franciscan dur- 2831 Zimmerman Road Christians recognize sin, God’s love Erie, Pa. 16510 ing his May trip to Brazil and will declare 814.453.5110 • fax 814.453.2425 VATICAN CITY — Contemplating Christ on the cross, Christians rec- four other new saints in June. During a e-mail: [email protected] ognize the seriousness of their sins and the power of God’s love, Pope prayer service in the Apostolic Palace Feb. Benedict XVI said. “Only by turning our gaze to Jesus, dying on the 23, the pope set May 11 as the date for the cross for us, can this basic truth be known and contemplated: God is of Blessed Antonio Galvao, love,” he said Feb. 25 before praying the Angelus with visitors in St. an 18th-century Franciscan and founder of Peter’s Square. The midday appearance was Pope Benedict’s last public the Sisters of Our Lady of the Conception engagement before he and top Vatican officials began their week-long of Divine Providence. The pope will be in Lenten retreat in the evening. The pope asked the people in the square Brazil May 9-13 to participate in the Latin to accompany him with their prayers, and he promised to pray for them American bishops’ fifth general assembly; as well. Pope Benedict asked Catholics during Lent to keep their hearts the papal schedule published by the Bra- and minds focused on Christ’s crucifixion, because it is the best way zilian bishops in early February said the Father George Preca, “to understand fully what sin is, how tragic its seriousness is and at the pope would celebrate a morning May founder of the Society same time how incomparable the Lord’s power and mercy are.” 11 at the Campo de Marte airfield in Sao of Christian Doctrine, Paolo. Pope Benedict also announced the will be the first native June 3 canonization at the Vatican of a Pol- of to be canon- Scholars reject filmmakers’ claim ish Franciscan, Blessed Simon of Lipnica; ized. Blessed Charles Houben, a Dutch Passionist priest; Sister Anne-Eug- about tomb of Jesus enie Milleret de Brou, the French founder of the Religious of the As- JERUSALEM — A Catholic biblical scholar and an Israeli archaeolo- sumption; and a Maltese priest, Father George Preca, founder of the gist rejected filmmakers’ claim that a tomb uncovered nearly 30 years Society of Christian Doctrine. ago in Jerusalem is the burial site of Jesus and his family. Dominican Father Jerome Murphy-O’Connor, a biblical archaeologist and expert in the New Testament at the French Biblical and Archaeological School Rome office inundated with requests of Jerusalem who was interviewed for the film two years ago, said he did not believe there was any truth to the claim. “It is a commercial for JPII prayer cards, relics ploy that all the media are playing into,” he told Catholic News Service ROME — The Rome diocesan office charged with promoting the Feb. 27. Amos Kloner, an Israeli archaeologist who wrote the original sainthood cause of Pope John Paul II has exceeded its postage budget excavation report on the site for the predecessor of the Israel Antiqui- because of increased requests for prayer cards and relics of the late ties Authority, called the claim “nonsense.” “In their movie they are pope. Franciscan Brother Chris Gaffrey, who assists the office with billing it as ‘never before reported information,’ but it is not new. I English translations, told Catholic News Service that the vast majority published all the details in the Antiqot journal in 1996, and I didn’t of requests in late February and early March were coming via e-mail say it was the tomb of Jesus’ family,” said Kloner, now a professor of from the United States. CNS had published a story about the cards and archaeology at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. Toronto filmmaker Simcha relics Feb. 26. An individual prayer card, relic and copy of the cause’s Jacobovici and Oscar-winning Canadian director James Cameron an- magazine, Totus Tuus, could be mailed to the United States for about nounced at a press conference in New York City Feb. 26 that by using $5, Brother Gaffrey said. Several options for sending donations can new technology and DNA studies they have determined that among the be found on the official Web site of Pope John Paul’s sainthood cause 10 ossuaries — burial boxes used in biblical times to house the bones of — www.JohnPaulIIBeatification.org — which was experiencing inter- ruptions in service because of the increased traffic in early March. Good Shepherd Catholic Church We sponsor BUS TOURS to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, North in State College, PA, is seeking a part-time youth Tonawanda and Buffalo to hear The Mighty Wurlitzers minister to develop, coordinate and run our junior high and senior high youth ministry programs. A bachelor’s or $40 for members, $45 for non-members master’s degree in youth ministry or pastoral ministry is Price includes show ticket, preferred; a degree in a youth-related field such as and round trip bus. education, child psychology or human development will also be considered. Experience working with youth in Erie Area faith-based or other settings is also required. Send resume Theatre Organ Society and references to: Good Shepherd Youth Ministry Connected with the restoration of the Search Committee, Box 8186, State College, PA 16805. Sheas Theatre Pipe Organ project. Or e-mail to [email protected]. Call Joe Luckey at 871-7276 Application deadline is March 16, 2007. Leave your number for a return call.

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Briefl y The cross reveals the fullness of God’s love March/April issue of Faith Pope Benedict XVI’s message for Lent 2007 focuses on the arts By Catholic News Service which eros and agape, far from being op- Back in the 18th century, poet and philosopher Johann von posed, enlighten each other. On the cross, Goethe told us that we “should hear a little music, read a little Editor’s note: Here is part two of the Vatican it is God himself who begs the love of his poetry and see a fine picture every day in order that worldly text of Pope Benedict XVI’s message for Lent creature: He is thirsty for the love of every cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God 2007. Look for part three in the March 25 issue one of us. The apostle Thomas recognized has implanted in the of FaithLife. Jesus as “Lord and God” when he put his human soul.” hand into the wound of his side. Not sur- In that spirit, Faith The cross reveals the fullness of God’s love prisingly, many of the saints found in the magazine chose art as heart of Jesus the deepest expression of the underlying theme It is in the mystery of the cross that the this mystery of love. One could rightly say for its March/April overwhelming power of the heavenly Fa- that the revelation of God’s eros toward issue which will be ther’s mercy is revealed in all of its fullness. man is, in reality, the supreme expression mailed the week of In order to win back the love of his crea- of his agape. In all truth, only the love that March 18. ture, he accepted to pay a very high price: unites the free gift of oneself with the im- Eighty-one-year- the blood of his only begotten son. Death, passioned desire for reciprocity instills a old Gloria Knouse which for the first Adam was an extreme joy, which eases the heaviest of burdens. and 9-year-old Bren- sign of loneliness and powerlessness, was divinis nominibus, IV, 13: PG 3, 712). Is Jesus said: “When I am lifted up from the nan Staaf, both of thus transformed in the supreme act of love there more “mad eros” (N. Cabasilas, Vita earth, I will draw all men to myself ” (Jn whom appeared in and freedom of the new Adam. One could in Cristo, 648) than that which led the Son 12:32). The response the Lord ardently the recent production very well assert, therefore, together with St. of God to make himself one with us even desires of us is above all that we welcome of Seussical the Musical Maximus the Confessor, that Christ “died, to the point of suffering as his own the con- his love and allow ourselves to be drawn at the OLP Playhouse, if one could say so, divinely, because he sequences of our offenses? to him. Accepting his love, however, is not an outreach of Our died freely” (Ambigua, 91, 1956). On the enough. We need to respond to such love Lady of Peace Parish cross, God’s eros for us is made manifest. “Him whom they have pierced” and devote ourselves to communicating it in Erie, grace the issue’s cover. Find out what the playhouse has Eros is indeed -- as Pseudo-Dionysius ex- to others. Christ “draws me to himself ” meant to the more than 500 people who have collaborated on presses it -- that force “that does not allow Dear brothers and sisters, let us look at in order to unite himself to me, so that shows in this unique ministry. the lover to remain in himself but moves Christ pierced on the cross! He is the unsur- I learn to love the brothers with his own Spiritual Fitness columnist Father Jerry Simmons considers him to become one with the beloved” (De passing revelation of God’s love, a love in love. ways to find balance in body, mind and spirit while Matthew Clark, associate director of the Office of Worship, presents in- sight into the role music plays in our liturgies. Ever wonder what it would be like to devote your life to the DEATH NOTICES arts? Photographer Art Becker and opera student Nicole Gasse give us their first-hand accounts. If you are registered in a parish in the Erie Diocese and do not receive your complementary subscription to the maga- Father John “Tex” Hilbert dies at 72 zine, please contact circulation manager Brenda Williams at Served as diocesan May 26, service. He served as diocesan di- diocesan Spiritual Director of 814.824.1161. 1960 at rector of Campus Ministry from the Movement. He had St. Peter 1963 to 1981. During these years, a profound influence on the Cur- director of religious Cathedral he resided at St. John the Baptist sillo Movement in the Diocese education, spiritual in Erie by Parish, Erie, from 1963 to 1968 of Erie, and on the countless cur- Catholic Rural Ministry to sponsor Auxiliary and at Mercyhurst College from sillistas who have participated in director of Cursillo Bishop 1968 to 1986. He also served as the movement. reflection day for women in Edward chaplain to Mercyhurst College In 1999, he became the dioc- Movement McMana- from 1968 to 1972. He was active esan delegate to the CALL pro- Coudersport man. His in the , serv- gram (Congregational Action to COUDERSPORT – A Reflection Day for Women, sponsored ERIE — Father John J. “Tex” home par- ing as chaplain both at the local Lift Lives), which he had been by Catholic Rural Ministry, will be held Saturday, March 31 Father John J. Hilbert, 72, died Feb. 22, 2007. ish at the “Tex” Hilbert chapter level and at the state lev- instrumental in helping to estab- from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at St. Eulalia Parish Center, 6 Maple St. in Born March 16, 1934 in Erie, time of el. From 1973 to 1986, he served lish to speak out against racial Coudersport. he was the son of the late Joseph ordination was St. Luke parish in as the diocesan representative to discrimination and social injus- The program, titled The Friendship of Women – The Hidden M. “Tex” and Mary E. McKenna Erie. the Education Department of the tice in the Erie area. He served Tradition of the Bible, will be presented by Sister Carolyn Gorny- Hilbert. Father Hilbert gradu- Father Hilbert was assigned Pennsylvania Catholic Confer- several times as president or vice Kopkowski, OSB. ated from St. John Grade School to teach at Gannon College from ence. president of CALL. He contin- For more information and registration, call Margaret French in Erie in 1948 and from Cathe- 1960 to 1963, assisting at St. Ann In 1986, Father Hilbert was ued as diocesan delegate until at 814.945.6245 or Sister Phyllis Schleicher, OSB at 814.544.8017 dral Preparatory School, Erie, in Parish, Erie. From 1963 to 1964, appointed pastor of St. Mark the his death. He was also a member or e-mail [email protected]. 1952. he was assigned as assistant Evangelist Parish in Lawrence of the board of Invest Erie. Reservations are due March 27. An offering of $15 includes He attended Gannon Col- superintendent of schools. He Park, where he served until 1999. Father Hilbert also has a sister lunch and a copy of the book The Friendship of Women. lege and St. Mark Seminary in served as the diocesan director In 1999, he was named chaplain involved in religious life: Sister Erie from 1952 to 1954 and then for the Apostleship of Prayer for to Mercyhurst College’s North Phyllis Hilbert of the Sisters of earned his bachelor’s degree at St. many years. East campus with residence at St. Joseph of Northwest Penn- Mary Seminary and University in Beginning in 1963 and for the the main campus, serving there sylvania. Baltimore in 1956. He completed next 23 years, he served in the until his death. Burial was held at Calvary FREE BOOK his seminary studies at Catho- diocesan Religious Education In 1963, he served as one of Cemetery in Erie. about lic University in Washington in Office as assistant director from two spiritual directors for the first Memorials may be made to 1960. He received an M.A. from 1963 to 1964 and as director from Cursillo weekend ever held in the the Erie Cursillo Movement or “The Passion” Catholic University in 1962. 1964 to 1986. He received numer- Diocese of Erie, and from 1964 to CALL, both at 204 W. Sixth You have seen the movie, now read He was ordained a priest on ous national recognitions for his until his death, he served as the St., Erie, Pa., 16507. what Jesus says about the meaning of His Passion as dictated to stigmatist, Catalina Rivas. Father William M. Calabrese dies at 54 This 48 page book has the “Imprimatur” and is bachelor’s Mark Seminary and Gannon Uni- as parochial vicar at St. Catherine recommended for meditation. Mrs. Rivas was Pastor of St. Bibiana degree in versity in Erie from 1993-95 and of Siena Parish, DuBois. 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Spelling c-h-a-m-p-s at St. Francis School, Clearfield CLEARFIELD — During Catholic Schools Week, St. Fran- cis School in Clearfield held a school-wide spelling bee. Each classroom was represented with five classroom champions. These classroom winners competed in the school-wide contest Feb. 2. Pictured, left to right, front row: Abby LaBorde, kindergarten; Brittni Walker, 1st grade; David McKenzie, 2nd grade; Jack Soult, 3rd grade; Ashley Khouri, 4th grade. Back row: Matthew McK- St. Boniface School, Erie, celebrates 150 years enzie, 5th grade; Maria Cordon, 7th grade; Case Kramer, 6th with education fair, tuition awards grade; and Maureen Witters, 8th grade. ERIE — St. Boniface School in Erie celebrated 150 years of quality education with an educa- tion fair and open house Feb. 18. The event kicked off with lunch St. John/Holy celebrates Black History Month and a world drum performance. ERIE — Black History Month Numerous activities contin- was celebrated at St. John/Holy ued throughout the afternoon, Rosary School in Erie with sev- including a program on Alaskan eral speakers visiting the school. bears and a talk by Phillip J. Bel- Erie School Board representative fiore, Ph.D. of Mercyhurst Col- Gary Horton is pictured with lege. Belfiore discussed the ben- sixth graders Austin Smith, Cassy efits of the multi-age classroom, Yeast, Lacei Hubbart, Catherine an educational model that St. Barclay and Amor Mourtat. Oth- Boniface has used for several er guest speakers included educa- years with success. tor Johnny Johnson; Larry Mer- The day closed with a draw- edith, personnel director for Erie ing for two free tuition awards. County; Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, Recipients of the tuition awards president of Gannon University were Zavier Justik, son of Mi- Father Jay Schultz (right), pastor of St. Boniface, and principal Bar- and Rubye Jenkins-Husband, Erie chael and Korrin Justik, and City Council president. Christian Fuhrman, son of bara Portenier (left) pose with Michael and Korrin Justik, and their sons Zavier, Liam and Sebastian (standing). Students in grades five through Chris and Annette Fuhrman. eight also visited Edinboro Uni- Both will enter kindergarten in versity on Feb. 23 to hear a dis- the fall. at St. Boniface offers students a when able to explore and learn cussion on the Underground In addition to an education customized learning environment. in a nurturing and challenging Railroad. grounded in Christian values, This approach is founded on the environment, unrestricted by age the multi-age education model belief that children perform best or grades. St. Callistus religious ed. students show Mardi Gras at St. Mark, Emporium ‘The Beauty of God’s Creation’ KANE — Religious educa- EMPORIUM — St. Mark in Emporium tion students at St. Callistus in held its annual Mardi Gras celebration Feb. Kane entered a contest held by 18, which included a potluck dinner after the Catholic Daughters of the the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All proceeds from do- Americas. The themes of the con- nations and a 50/50 raffle were given to San test were “The Beauty of God’s Antonio de Padua, Tinum — St. Mark’s sis- Creation” and “Taking Time for ter parish in Yucatan, Mexico. There was a Others.” Students could choose to table for children to decorate masks to wear enter the essay, poetry, art, poster and a piñata was eventually cracked to end or computer art categories. the fun. Each winning student received a monetary prize. Their entries will be forwarded to the national contest chairperson. Pictured from left to right, first row: Madeline Stanisch, 1st place; Nickloas Perry, 3rd place; row: Janet Bard, 5th grade cat- resentative and Ellen Perry, 4th Emily Truden, 2nd place. Second echist; Sandra Olson, CDA rep- grade catechist.

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