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Faithlife 03-11.Indd 4/16/2013 9:18:58 AM (1,1) -1- faithlife 03-11.indd 4/16/2013 9:18:58 AM 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 Catholic Church 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 patron saint 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 Archbishop George H. Niederauer speaks about the U.S. bishops’ Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, 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 priests 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 Catechism 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 priest?”–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 — baptism, confirmation 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.
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