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www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE May 2, 2010 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church ing,” the congregation gave Bishop Trautman a warm and Feast days Diocese celebrates extended ovation during the entrance procession. Walking Bishop Trautman’s down the cathedral’s main aisle, the bishop greeted well- anniversaries wishers with waves and hel- los. By Jason Koshinskie In his homily, Bishop Traut- FaithLife editor man said God’s grace given to an individual is a grace for the ERIE – Affirming that his spiritual welfare of all God’s double anniversary was not a people. celebration about one person, In a light moment, the bish- St. Matthias St. Isidore Bishop Donald Trautman re- op referenced his battle over called the words of Pope Leo the new English translation of the Roman Missal, which he May 1 St. Joseph the Worker the Great. In 444 while preaching on has publicly critiqued. May 3 St. Philip and St. James the anniversary of his own “St. Paul stresses the same episcopal ordination, Pope Photo by Tim Rohrbach thought in his Letter to young May 6 National Day of Prayer Leo the Great said, “To cel- Timothy: ‘It is not because ebrate a shepherd’s anniver- dral in Erie marking his 25th anniversary as Rigali of Philadelphia, nearly 200 hundred anything we have done, but it May 10 Blessed Damien Joseph de Veuster sary is to honor the whole a bishop and 20th anniversary as bishop of priests from both the dioceses of Erie and was according to his own pur- of Moloka’i flock.” Erie. Buffalo, deacons, religious, seminarians, ecu- pose and the grace lavished on Bishop Trautman celebrat- Among the flock joining the bishop at menical leaders and members of the faithful us in Christ Jesus’” (2Timothy May 12 St. Nereus and St. Achilleus, ed a Mass of Thanksgiving the cathedral were 15 visiting bishops from of the Erie Diocese. St. Pancras April 13 at St. Peter Cathe- around the United States, Cardinal Justin After singing “O God Beyond All Prais- See MASS, page 3 May 13 Ascension of the Lord (holy day of obligation) May 14 St. Matthias Bishop Trautman: ‘Thank you for walking with me’ May 15 St. Isidore Editor’s note: The follow- a much broader context. Let 1:9). I like that translation. take credit for anything, for Jesus is the Good Shep- ing excerpts are from Bishop me explain. In the year 444 That word “lavish” express- all our sufficiency comes from herd who lays down his Trautman’s anniversary hom- Pope Leo the Great preached es so perfectly, so correctly, God” (2 Corinthians 3:4). To life for his sheep. A bishop ily from his Mass of thanksgiv- on the anniversary of his own so poignantly, the reality of sum up my 25 years as a bish- as shepherd must also lay ing April 13. For the complete episcopal ordination. He said: the unmerited abundance of op of the Church and my 20 down his life for his flock Confirmations text and audio version, visit “To celebrate a shepherd’s God’s grace. Because of the years as bishop of Erie, I point — perhaps not dramatically www.ErieRCD.org. anniversary is to honor the extravagant generosity of to these words of St. Paul. in the blood of a martyr whole flock.” God raises up God, we celebrate this Mass I wear a ring as a sign I but in the blood of service Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Punxsutawney Your Eminence Cardi- a shepherd, not for the shep- of thanksgiving. I have done am married, married to my — servant discipleship. For – Sunday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation nal Rigali, brother bishops, herd’s own benefit, but for the nothing to deserve the full- diocese as Christ is married the bishop there is a service classes include St. Adrian, Delancey; St. brother priests and deacons sake of the flock. God’s grace ness of the priesthood. It was to his church. Today I renew of suffering — preaching Anthony, Walston; Ss. Cosmas and Damian, and religious, seminarians, — given to an individual, through no merit of mine that the promise I made when I be- Christ crucified, folly to the Punxsutawney; and St. Joseph, Anita. ecumenical leaders, civic making him a shepherd — is a God lavished his graces upon came a bishop: “With God’s world but salvation to be- and community leaders, grace for the spiritual welfare me. Why did God give such help I will be faithful to you in lievers. For the bishop there Immaculate Conception, Brookville – family and friends, and my of all God’s people. That’s the graces? We who are bishops good times and in bad. I will is the service of correcting, Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m. spiritual family — the Dio- emphasis, that’s the broader know we were called, cho- shepherd and protect you in confronting others in char- cese of Erie — all brothers context, which we need for to- sen, commissioned for the tranquil times and in troubled ity. For the bishop there is St. George, Erie – Monday, May 3 at 7 p.m. and sisters of the Lord: day’s celebration. sake of the gospel. We were times.” the service of preaching Why have we come to- St. Paul stresses the same made shepherds to build up Today in this cathedral and teaching and sanctify- Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro – Thursday, gether this afternoon in thought in his Letter to young the church. St. Paul reflected church the risen Jesus asks ing, the service of leading, May 6 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include faith and friendship? Why Timothy: “It is not because of on the imposition of hands re- all of us the same question not as a CEO, but as a spiri- Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro; St. Anthony, such festivity? What are anything we have done, but it ceived and his being set apart he asked Peter: “Do you love tual father. Cambridge Springs; St. Lawrence, Albion; and we commemorating? To- was according to his own pur- for the gospel. Paul pondered me?” If you do, then give Let me conclude on a St. Philip, Crossingville. day’s celebration is not pose and the grace lavished on prayerfully about his ministry yourself completely as Peter about one person. There is us in Christ Jesus” (2Timothy and commented: “We cannot did to building up my church. See HOMILY, page 3 St. Jude the Apostle, Erie – Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m.

Notre Dame, Hermitage – Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Cardinal Rigali congratulates Pope Benedict XVI offers apostolic Holy Rosary, Johnsonburg – Friday, May bishop on double anniversary blessing to bishop, diocese 14 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include Holy Rosary, Johnsonburg, and St. Anne, Wilcox. Editor’s note: Here is the complete text of Cardinal Justin Rigali’s remarks from Editor’s note: At Bishop Trautman’s anniversary Mass, Cardinal Justin Rigali read a per- Bishop Donald Trautman’s anniversary Mass April 13. sonal letter from Pope Benedict XVI, signed by his holiness and addressed to “Venerable brother, St. Stephen, Oil City – Saturday, May 14 at 10 Donald Walter Trautman, bishop of Erie.” Here is the complete text of the letter: a.m. Confirmation classes include Assumption Now it’s a great joy for me, dear friends, as metropolitan archbishop of of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Oil City; Our Lady the province of Philadelphia, to offer warm and cordial congratulations When you were numbered among the successors of the apostles, venerable brother, Help of Christians, Oil City; St. Joseph, Oil to Bishop Trautman for this important double anniversary—25 years as a and marked with the fullness of the priesthood, and as much as that day continues to City; St. Stephen, Oil City; and St. Venantius, bishop of the Church, 20 years the faithful pastor of this diocese. And it be firm in your memory, we now esteem it even more highly on account of the singu- Rouseville. is a moment for all of us to express our personal support and our fraternal lar event about to take place. esteem for Bishop Trautman. Seeing that 25 years have passed from that time, Immaculate Conception, Clarion – Saturday, Likewise, it is a moment in which we it is clear that you have honorably carried out the May 14 at 5:30 p.m. gather together. We enter into Bishop Traut- ministry of bishop with the blessing of God. Well man’s great prayer of thanksgiving, his great known is the richness of your learning, which has act of thanksgiving for, yes, all those graces been constantly assisted and augmented by your Ascension of the Lord – May 13 that you mentioned that God has lavished studies both at home and abroad, in the theological (holy day of obligation) on you during these years. And all those and biblical disciplines. graces that, through you and through your When you were ordained to the priesthood, you sacred ministry, God has lavished on the began as a minister of Christ to undertake various people of this diocese. duties, first taking care of a parish then teaching It is also a special occasion to be part of young men in the seminary and then undertaking the great joy of the entire church in Erie. the office of vicar general. Bishop Trautman is the first to tell us that Called to a higher place by the will of our revered all this celebration that involves his person predecessor John Paul II, you were named auxiliary is principally all about the church and the bishop of Buffalo and began to give more devoted Pope Benedict XVI office of bishop as teacher and shepherd Cardinal Justin Rigali assistance to that ecclesial family. Exactly five years and father and brother and friend in Christ. later, you came to the see of Erie that you might We come here then in order to honor and praise Christ’s plan for his church generously hasten to shepherd the flock. It is good also to remember your accomplish- and his love in providing a dedicated pastor for the Diocese of Erie. ments in the national conference of bishops. It is through the office of the bishop that the church shares in the power We are pleased, venerable brother, to touch upon and briefly summarize your more of the paschal mystery, the power of the Lord’s resurrection. We are pleased influential achievements from which you may take fitting encouragement for the work that these two anniversaries occur in this Easter season when the church you have done. Wherefore eagerly awaiting this joyful commemoration of your epis- This solemnity, celebrated 40 days after Easter continues to proclaim vigorously that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. In copal ordination in the company of your dearest friends, we send our congratulations Sunday, commemorates the ascension of Christ into thanking Bishop Trautman for his dedicated pastoral ministry, we ask God for this happy event by means of this letter. heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51 and to give him renewed grace and strength and to continue to lavish upon him Furthermore, we pray that the divine shepherd may reward you for your merits and Acts 1:2. Also known as Ascension Thursday, this and through his sacred ministry upon the people of God every blessing. that he may likewise give you strength and protection in the time still ahead of you. feast is a holy day of obligation. The collect in today’s Easter ferial Mass contains a beautiful petition. We Finally, venerable brother, we freely bestow our apostolic blessing, which is given ask God, through Jesus Christ, help us to proclaim the power of the Lord’s to you first and foremost and to your entire diocese. 150th anniversary of St. Joseph, resurrection. And today we make this prayer for you, dear Bishop Traut- Sharon – May 16 man, asking God to help you always to proclaim faithfully and forcefully From the Vatican the great power of the risen Jesus Christ. Your priests and deacons, religious, March 15, 2010 Bishop Donald Trautman will celebrate the noon seminarians and faithful people together with your brother bishops present The fifth year of our pontificate, Mass on Sunday, May 16 in honor of the 150th an- here wish you peace and joy as you continue to proclaim in word and deed niversary of the founding of the parish. the great power of the Lord’s resurrection. The first Catholic church in the Shenango Valley And with deep fraternal affection, we say “ad multos annos” but also praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, high priest and eternal shepherd of the was known as St. Rose of Lima in honor of the first Pope Benedict XVI native of the Americas to be canonized. This con- flock. gregation was the predecessor of St. Joseph Parish in Sharon. On May 16, 1860, Clemens Dach, a German im- migrant, donated a half-acre of land to Bishop Josue Young to build a church. Newer churches were completed in 1898 and 1965, which is the current church. By the Way... from Catholic News Service After 33 years at St. Luke School in Erie, including the last 15 serving as its IN THE U.S. turnover in the food-service industry. In Bal- the Interpretation of Legislative Texts; and principal, Marietta Stalsky is retiring. timore, Catholic Charities expanded a feed- Archbishop Angelo Amato, prefect of the She announced it to the school faculty „His teaching inspired millions in ing program into a multi-point service pro- Congregation for Saints’ Causes and former April 14. On April 16, Bishop Donald the 20th century, and now producers of the gram that each year pulls hundreds of poor secretary of the doctrinal congregation. Trautman documentary “Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Baltimoreans out of the ranks of the jobless. celebrated the school’s weekly Servant of All” are hopeful their film will Still, more could be done with congressional Mass. It marked 25 years to the day of introduce the famed media pioneer and his action, said Father Larry Snyder, president his ordination as bishop. That was not a message to new generations. The newly re- and chief executive of Catholic Charities coincidence. leased film biography of Archbishop Sheen USA. “The (economic) recovery must be an “I wanted to get that day on his cal- had its broadcast debut inclusive recovery and we are here today to endar,” Stalsky says. “He knows the im- Jason Koshinskie on Easter Sunday on discuss the absolute necessity of job creation portance of a good, Catholic education. public television station and job stability as the foundation that must I just wanted him to be able to start his anniversary day with WTTW in Chicago. Af- exist in order for this to happen,” he said. kids.” ter airings later in April In October 2007, we reported on Ken and Marge Worley, in Peoria and Washing- „Pope Benedict XVI has named members of All Saints Parish in Waterford, who have a goal ton, the documentary Bishop Thomas Wenski of Orlando, A woman touches a cross at a venerated site of attending Mass at every church in the 13-county diocese. will be marketed na- Fla., 59, as archbishop of Miami and ac- in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina. They visited with Father Robert Horgas at Immaculate Con- tionally through public cepted the resignation of Archbishop John ception Parish in Osceola Mills a few months ago. On the screenings at the parish Favalora, 74, who has headed the archdio- PEOPLE OF FAITH weekend of April 24-25, they visited Ss. Peter and Paul Mis- and regional levels. In Archbishop cese since 1994. The pope also named Chi- sion in Hawk Run on Saturday and then St. Agnes Parish in remarks opening the Fulton Sheen cago Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Paprocki, „The life and holiness of the late Morrisdale on Sunday. Of the 146 churches in the diocese— documentary, Msgr. 57, as bishop of Springfield, Ill. The changes New York Cardinal Terence Cooke, which includes parishes, missions and oratories—the couple Stanley Deptula, executive director of the were announced April 20 in Washington by summarized in a 2,000-page tome bound in have only a few more to visit. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, papal nuncio to white, was presented to Pope Benedict XVI at Ken and Marge, who are both retired, also sing at parish added that “today few seem to understand or the United States. the end of his weekly general audience April funeral Masses and are Eucharistic ministers at Hamot Medi- remember the tremendous impact he made on 14. The volume is the “positio” or position cal Center in Erie. our nation and in our world.” The film seeks AROUND THE WORLD paper, which will be filed formally with the Msgr. Robert Sheeran to remedy that through a fast-paced retelling Congregation for Saints’ Causes as an ini- , president of Seton Hall University, of the life story of Archbishop Sheen. A priest „The Vatican commission study- tial step in the Vatican will give the keynote address and will be awarded an honor- of the Diocese of Peoria, Archbishop Sheen ing the alleged Marian apparitions process to determine ary degree at Gannon University’s spring commencement. became known around the world through his at Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina whether the cardinal Gannon President Dr. Antoine Garibaldi will confer some radio and television programs — including held its first meeting in late March. While the should be beatified and 745 degrees during the ceremony to begin at 2 p.m. on Satur- “Life is Worth Living” — as well as numer- Vatican press office provided no details about canonized. Present- day, May 8 at Tullio Arena in Erie. ous books, and promotion of Catholic efforts the meeting, it published the names of the ing the “positio” to the On his first visit to Portugal, Pope Benedict XVI will meet in mission lands. commission members April 13. The Vatican pope were: New York with political leaders and celebrate Masses in three cities, in- had announced March 17 that at the request Archbishop Timothy cluding at the Marian shrine in Fatima. The May 11-14 trip „Catholic Charities USA and its many of the bishops of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Dolan; Baltimore Arch- will mark the 10th anniversary of the beatification of Blesseds U.S. diocesan-based affiliates have long Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith bishop Edwin O’Brien; Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the shepherd children been known as social service providers. But had established an international commission Patricia Handal, coor- Cardinal Terence who saw Our Lady of Fatima in 1917. they’ve also been part of the job-creation to investigate the claims of six young people dinator of the Cardinal Cooke The pope arrives in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, where movement, even in the midst of tough eco- who said Mary appeared to them daily be- Cooke Guild, which is he meets with civil authorities and celebrates an outdoor Mass nomic times, and even for some of the hard- ginning in 1981. The doctrinal congregation promoting the sainthood cause; and Msgr. in the evening. He travels to Fatima May 12 for a series of en- est-to-place job seekers. Catholic Charities appointed retired Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Joseph Giandurco, the cause’s vice postula- counters with bishops, priests, religious and the other pastoral leaders detailed some of their initiatives at former papal vicar of Rome, to head the com- tor. Cardinal Cooke, who was born in 1921, workers and a Mass at the shrine the next day. On the last day the Capitol during an April 20 congressio- mission. The Vatican said the commission was archbishop of New York City from 1968 of his trip, the pope will celebrate Mass during a six-hour stop nal briefing on job creation and innovative members include: Slovakian Cardinal Jozef until his death in 1983. “He was a holy man in the city of Porto. workforce policies. In Cleveland, Catholic Tomko, retired prefect of the Congregation and people just knew it,” Archbishop O’Brien Charities conducts job training for felons. In for the Evangelization of Peoples; Cardinal said after the papal audience. “At a very dif- Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshin- Chicago, a food-service program instituted by Vinko Puljic of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegov- ficult time in the life of the church, he used the Catholic Charities affiliate there has an 85 ina; Spanish Cardinal Julian Herranz, re- to say his goal as archbishop was to move the [email protected] or 814.824.1171. percent job-retention rate, impressive given the tired president of the Pontifical Council for whole church forward, but together.” Pope urges Malta to hold fast to its Christian roots, values By Carol Glatz homes hung banners and pictures their excess cargo -- that is, super- The country has been criticized Catholic News Service of the pope from their balconies, fluous possessions, vain accom- by human rights advocates for its and tens of thousands of faithful plishments and dependence on forced detention policies and the VALLETTA, Malta – On a 27- and the curious lined city streets technology as a cure-all -- because sometimes abysmal conditions of hour visit to Malta, Pope Benedict and squares to cheer and get a the real key to happiness and hu- its detention centers. XVI met with sex abuse victims, glimpse of the pope. man fulfillment is one’s relation- The pope told young people encouraged Maltese Catholics to Celebrating the 1,950th an- ship with God, he said. With God that it is their duty as Christians to keep the faith and walked in the niversary of St. Paul’s arrival in “we can do all things: without care for the vulnerable and “be at- footsteps of St. Paul. Malta, the pope was able to hold him we can do nothing.” tentive to the needs of immigrants In the midst of a worldwide the apostle up as an example or The pope even evoked St. and asylum seekers.” storm over how the church has inspiration in his talks to politi- Paul’s arrival by sailing across But in a number of talks, the handled clerical sex abuse, the cians, Catholics, young people Malta’s Grand Harbor before his pope said the problem could not pope met privately with local sex and even journalists. meeting with young people April be solved by Malta alone. abuse victims April 18, assuring In remarks to the Vatican press 18. In his farewell speech at the them the church was doing every- corps aboard the papal flight from He rode together with a group Luqa airport, the pope told Presi- thing in its power to bring perpe- Rome to Malta, the pope said St. teens aboard a large white cata- dent George Abela and other trators to justice and to prevent Paul shows how life’s tragedies maran named “San Pawl.” Navi- (CNS photo) government leaders to strive to further abuse of young people. can become an opportunity to do gating the choppy waters, his boat Pope Benedict XVI prays inside St. Paul’s Grotto in Rabat, outside continue to welcome the world’s The victims said they were good. was flanked by every kind of sea Valletta, Malta, April 17. It is believed that St. Paul lived at the “strangers” as the ancient Maltese pleased with the encounter and Just as St. Paul’s shipwreck on craft imaginable from military grotto site during the three months he and his companions were welcomed St. Paul. With the help one said he felt “freed of a great the island became the seed that ships and million-dollar yachts shipwrecked on the island. of other European states and in- weight” and was reconnected planted Christianity in Malta, so to traditional wooden boats and ternational organizations, Malta with his faith. too “life’s shipwrecks can be part rubber dinghies. no one. And the church rejects no cause something in our lives is will act to aid “those who arrive The shadow of sex abuse cases of God’s plan for us and they may On stage before the nearly one.” displeasing to him, he is not re- here and to ensure that their rights didn’t dampen the local popula- also be useful for new beginnings 40,000 people stretched along the God knows people intimately -- jecting us, but he is asking us to be respected.” tion’s outpouring of enthusiasm in our lives,” he said. fortressed waterfront, the pope all their strengths and weaknesses change and become more per- As part of his spiritual journey nor did it obscure what the pope In his homily during Mass in used the example and teachings -- and yet he loves his children so fect,” he said. commemorating St. Paul, Pope said was his main mission on the Granaries Square April 18, the of St. Paul to respond to young much that he challenges people One challenge facing Malta is Benedict prayed in Rabat at the Mediterranean island: to recon- pope said St. Paul urged his com- people who spoke of their experi- to purify themselves of their sins the influx of illegal immigrants grotto where tradition holds the firm the faith of one of the most panions to confront the stormy ences and questions about faith. and faults, he said. who end up on its shores on their apostle lived for the three months Catholic countries in the world seas by placing their complete The pope said, “God rejects “When he challenges us be- way to other European countries. he was stranded in Malta. and encourage the Maltese to ful- trust in God. To save their trou- ly live out their Christian identity bled craft, they had to cast all and values. their supplies overboard and pray Vans filled with youths wav- God would protect them from ing giant Vatican flags coursed harm, the pope said. Indiana Priest to Host through the streets, humble stone People today also must shed

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The Holy Fa- Throughout his ministry in the diocese, After communion, several Rita said. “You do so out of love Before reading and apostolic ther responded that he was send- he has served at St. Mark, Emporium; St. speakers representing the diocese for the church.” blessing from Pope Benedict XVI, ing the applause heavenward. John the Evangelist, Girard; Ss. Cosmas thanked Bishop Trautman for his Seminarian Robert Hersch not- Cardinal Rigali thanked Bishop “That’s my gesture today,” and Damian, Punxsutawney; St. Joseph, Father Joseph ministry. ed that for 20 years, the bishop’s Trautman for his dedicated pasto- Bishop Trautman said. “I send Anita; St. Anthony of Padua, Walston; St. Maryland “You live well Christ’s words confirmation homilies have been ral ministry. heavenward all of your thoughts, Basil the Great, Coalport; St. Paul, Erie; St. to Peter, chosen as your episco- new and inspiring for the youth “We ask God to give him re- all of your applause. Thank you Brigid, Meadville; St. Hippolyte, Frenchtown; Our Lady Help of pal motto, ‘Feed my sheep,’” said of the diocese. He thanked him newed grace and strength and to so very much. Thank you for your Christians, Oil City; and St. Timothy, Curwensville. Msgr. Robert Smith, vicar general for his willingness to even learn continue to lavish upon him and presence. Thank you for your He retired from active ministry in 1981. He currently resides of the diocese. about Wii games. through his sacred ministry upon prayers.” at St. Mary’s Home at Asbury Ridge where he celebrates Mass weekly. Bishop Trautman: ‘Thank Diocesan family offers spiritual you for walking with me’ bouquets for bishop %ULHÁ\ As a gift from the people of the Erie Diocese, Bishop Donald A lecture on nuclear disarmament with Trautman was presented with a number of spiritual bouquets at a Bishop Thomas Gumbleton reception following his anniversary ERIE – Bishop Thomas Gumbleton of the Mass. For 25 days, marking Bishop Archdiocese of Detroit will give a lecture on Trautman's 25 years as a bishop, nuclear disarmament at 7 p.m. on Thursday, the faithful of the diocese offered May 6 at the Villa Maria Campus Lecture prayers and sacrifices for his inten- Hall, 2551 W. Eighth St. in Erie. tions. Bishop Gumbleton is a leading voice for “We thought people would join peace, non-violence, justice and civil rights in the effort, but we were amazed and the abolition of nuclear weapons. He Photo by Tim Rohrbach at the enthusiasm and the creativ- is a founding member and past president of HOMILY, from page 1 ity in which they embraced it,” said Pax Christi USA and Bread for the World. Father Nicholas Rouch, vicar for This event is sponsored by Erie Benedic- Bishop Thomas nostalgic note. As I look out from ried your crosses and generously education, in presenting the bishop tines for Peace. Gumbleton this pulpit I see priests whom responded to the needs of God’s with the bouquets. “In creating a spiritual A free will offering will be accepted. I taught in the seminary. I see people. I thank you and promise bouquet as our gift to you, we have prayed classmates and chancery and you my friendship, support and for the intentions which you carry closely parish personnel I worked with. prayers. We have been together as to your heart: priestly and religious vo- Pray the rosary five Saturdays in May I see former parishioners. I see disciples on the road to Emmaus. cations, youth and those in material and Join in praying the rosary five Saturdays in May at 9:15 a.m. friends who were present in the In a few moments we will break spiritual poverty.” at Mary, Queen of Peace Mausoleum, 6000 Lake Pleasant Road, cathedral of Buffalo 25 years ago bread and recognize in our midst Some messages from Catholic school Erie. Open to the public. Call Linda Chrzanowski of Erie Dioc- when I was ordained a bishop. I the Lord Jesus. That should re- students: esan Cemeteries at 814.838.7724 for more information. see people who gathered under mind us that we are not alone on „“I gave up my favorite fruit, water- the big tent here in Erie next to our faith journey. We have good melon, and watching TV for Bishop Trautman.” the cathedral 20 years ago when reason to move forward as hope- „“I will abstain from the computer for four days for Bishop NOVA preparation for remarriage I was installed as shepherd of this filled and joyful disciples, secure Trautman.” NOVA is a one-day marriage preparation program for couples diocese. I see priests and deacons in our faith, in love with the Lord „“For 25 days I’m giving up hitting my brother.” planning remarriage in the Catholic Church. Topics include ad- and religious and lay people of and his gospel. To my co-workers „“Congratulations Bishop Trautman. I don’t know any other justments, blending families, legal issues and others. the Erie Diocese who have been in the ministry of Christ, I say — bishop that has been in the holy church for that long. You’re just Contact the Family Life Office at 814.824.1265 or e-mail at- so supportive and loyal. I see remember: “Because we possess plain old amazing.” [email protected] to register. Offered only four times per brother bishops who served with the ministry through God’s mer- „“Bishop Trautman, I think you’re the best priest in the world. year, the next NOVA is scheduled for Saturday, June 5 in Erie. me on the Liturgy and Doctrine cy, we do not give in to discour- Thank you for being our pope.” Couples preparing for convalidation are encouraged to apply. committees. I see brother bish- agement.” „“Bishop Trautman, thank you for serving the church for 25 ops who have always modeled Once more I say through no years. You’re one of the greatest bishops ever.” the role of a Vatican II bishop as merit of mine God has lavished Students are taught in religion class that the hands of a priest Catholic Leadership Institute to be held servant disciple. I see you: friends, his graces upon me that I might and the hands of a bishop are important for their ministry, for the co-workers, ecumenical partners, fulfill his words: “Feed my lambs, Mass, celebrating the sacraments, anointing the sick. June 13-18 a pilgrim people on a faith jour- feed my sheep.” Pray that we may Some offered to him their own hands and the things they use Applications for the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) are ney. Thank you for walking with always fulfill Paul’s words to the their hands for: To shake hands, to color, to paint and to pet ani- now being accepted and should be submitted as soon as possible. me these 25 years as a bishop. Ephesians: “To Christ, whose mals gently and to pray for the bishop. CLI is a six-day opportunity for high school students to grow Thank you for walking with me power now at work in us, can do Catholic school students weren’t the only ones praying and mak- more deeply in love with Christ while enhancing their communi- for the past 20 years of shepherd- immeasurably more than we ask ing sacrifices for the bishop. Parishes and parish organizations, re- cation, problem-solving and leadership skills. This year’s CLI will ing this diocese. You have shown for or imagine, to him be glory” ligious education programs and students, prayer groups and indi- be held at St. Philip Parish in Linesville June 13-18. me Christ by your goodness and (Ephesians 3:20-21). To him be viduals from around the diocese participated in the effort. Registrations are limited to approximately 40 teens and must be faith, by the way you have car- glory. Amen. received by May 21. Visit onthevine.us for applications and more information. Bishops, cardinal, archabbot among anniversary guests Attending Bishop Donald DEATH NOTICE Trautman’s anniversary Mass were 15 visiting bishops from across the United States, one car- Father John Schanz dies at 85 dinal and one archabbot. Seated (left to right): Bishop Longtime Gannon faculty member John Bura, Ukranian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Parma, Father John P. Schanz, 85, Father Ohio; Bishop Dominic Luong, died April 16, 2010 at his resi- Schanz was Diocese of Orange, Calif.; Bishop dence, Westlake Woods, 3302 W. ordained a James Timlin (retired), Diocese Lake Road, Erie. priest in Erie of Scranton; Bishop Trautman; Born in Erie on June 30, 1924, in 1950. He Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archdio- he was the only child of the late served as ad- cese of Philadelphia; Bishop Ed- Conrad and Helen (Haas) Schanz. ministrator ward Kmiec, Diocese of Buffalo; His home parish was St. Andrew of St. Eliza- Auxiliary Bishop Edward Grosz, Parish in Erie. After graduating beth Parish Diocese of Buffalo; Bishop Law- from St. Andrew grade school, in Smethport rence Brandt, Diocese of Greens- he graduated from Cathedral from June Father John burg. Prep in 1942. He attended St. until Septem- Schanz Standing (left to right): Arch- Charles College in Catonsville, ber 1950. He abbot Douglas Nowicki, OSB, Quinn, Diocese of Cleveland; ton; Bishop Robert Cunning- cese of Kansas City-St. Joseph; Md., and Catholic University in spent the remaining years of his ac- St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe; Auxiliary Bishop Joseph McFad- ham, Diocese of Syracuse, N.Y.; Bishop Joseph Adamec, Diocese Washington, D.C. He received a tive ministry at Gannon University Auxiliary Bishop Robert Don- den, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Bishop George Murry, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Auxiliary doctorate from Western Reserve and assisting at Holy Cross Parish nelly (retired), Diocese of To- Auxiliary Bishop John Dough- of Youngstown, Ohio; Bishop Bishop Thomas Gumbleton (re- University in Cleveland in 1957. in Fairview. He retired in 1996. ledo; Auxiliary Bishop A. James erty (retired), Diocese of Scran- Raymond Boland (retired), Dio- tired), Archdiocese of Detroit.

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More than 8,500 Catholic educators, administrators and leaders attended the conference. Attending the convention, pictured left to right, were (front Science expo at DuBois Area Catholic Elementary School row) Sister M. Kevin Berdis, DUBOIS – Riley Meyers, a OSF, principal of Holy Fam- 5th grade student at DuBois Area ily School, Erie; Kathy Smicker, Catholic Elementary School, ex- teacher at St. Boniface School, Erie; Barbara Portenier, principal liturgies, keynote speaker Father plains her science project to her Erie; Sheri Kurczewski, princi- of St. Boniface School, Erie; and James Martin, S.J., along with fellow classmates at the annual pal of Blessed Sacrament School, Jeffrey Lipiec, principal of Our more than 400 sessions on a vari- DACS Elementary Science Expo. Erie; (back row) Cindy Stormer, Lady of Peace School, Erie. ety of topics dealing with educa- The expo, open to students in teacher at St. Boniface School, The convention also included tion. kindergarten through fifth grade, gives students an opportunity to share their knowledge of a sci- ence topic of their choice and at- Catholic schools awarded Highmark Healthy High 5 tend an evening presentation with Challenge grants for exercise equipment hands-on, parent-run science ac- tivities, community science dem- Five Catholic schools in tive Recreation for Kids) is a na- Challenge, has awarded more onstrations and awards. the Erie Diocese were recently tionally researched physical activ- than $5.5 million through 750 Photo by Lisa Huot awarded Highmark Healthy ity after-school program designed grants to schools in 49 counties High 5 Challenge grants. With to meet activity recommenda- across Pennsylvania for programs rates of childhood obesity on the tions for children ages 5 -14. that provide nutrition education, Hibernians of Mercer County honor Irishman, rise, these grants will support the SPARK promotes quality, daily enhanced nutrition choices and schools’ efforts to help students fitness-related activities for up to increased opportunities for physi- Irishwoman, Hibernian of the Year adopt healthy behaviors and pro- one hour per day and encourages cal activity. kids to be “lifelong movers.” For more information on the HERMITAGE – Two lo- vide them with enhanced physi- cal activity. Since 2007, the Highmark Highmark Healthy High 5 School cal Hibernian groups honored Foundation, through the High- Challenge grant program, visit a brother and sister as Irishman The schools awarded grants include: mark Healthy High 5 School www.highmarkhealthyhigh5.org. and Irishwoman of the Year at a „ recent dinner in Hermitage. St. Joseph School, Lucinda Richard P. McMahon, an - $8,300 in support of the Healthy Choice Fitness Program. educator and civic worker in the „ Shenango Valley, received the St. Francis School, Clear- “Irishman of the Year” award field - $8,608 to purchase SPARK from the Sons of Erin Division, PE training and equipment ben- efiting students in grades 3-8. Ancient Order of Hibernians. „ His sister, Jane O’Neill, was Holy Family School, Erie honored by the Ladies Ancient - $8,286 in support of It Only Order of Hibernians, St. Brigid, Takes a SPARK program. „St. Gregory School, North Division I, Mercer County. Recipients of the Ancient Order of Hibernians awards are, from left, Bill Shea of Sharpsville was East - $8,286 in support of It Bill Shea, Hibernian of the Year; Jane McMahon O'Neill, Irishwom- Only Takes a SPARK program. honored as the Hibernian of the an of the Year; and Richard McMahon, Irishman of the Year. „ Year. Notre Dame School, Her- McMahon, a former Sharon accomplishments. We chose Pe- mitage - $8,286 in support of It fore becoming an auditor for the Only Takes a SPARK program. firefighter, was a junior high Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, ter Joyce our first Irishman of school math teacher in Sharon, the Year 10 years ago.” St. Joseph School’s grant will retiring in 2008. She is a mem- go toward the purchase of new a partner in the Ogden McMa- ber of St. Bartholomew Parish in Another activity is a “schi- PROXIMO TRAVEL 2010 hon Carpet business and was shun” on the last Saturday in outdoor exercise equipment. The Sharpsville. school expects to break ground a Sharon city councilman for The Ancient Order of Hiberni- January. This is a night of Irish Italy / Switzerland: May 1-13 / May 15-27 four years, the last two as coun- music and dancing. It takes place shortly and begin installing the ans (Irish) dates back to the mid- equipment. May 29-June 10 / June 26-July 8 / July 3-15 / July 17-29... cil president. He purchased the 1500s when several Irish societies in the basement of St. Joseph Italy Regular: June 26-July 4 / Sept 18-26 / Oct. 9-17... Parish in Sharon and attracts a SPARK (Sports, Play and Ac- former Shenango Valley Com- were organized to protect the wel- Holy Land: May 29-June 8 / Sept. 9-19 / Sept. 20-30... large audience. mercial Institute which later was fare of fellow Irish Catholics. Oct 7-17 / Oct 18-28 / Nov 8-18 renamed the Business Institute While it thrives in the United Other officers of the lo- of Pennsylvania. In 1970 he States to this day, its current cal group are Dennis O’Neill, France / Spain / Portugal: July 12-24 / Sept. 18-30... was named Jaycee Outstanding branches function to preserve president; Gerald Hanley, vice Tuscany: October 7-17 Young Man under the age of 35. and foster the Irish culture – art, president; John Edward Calior, Greece / Turkey: Sept 18-30 One of his greatest loves was the dance, music and sports. The treasurer; and Robert Moore, Ireland / Scotland: May 29-June 10 / July 10-22 St. Joseph Parish softball team AOH motto is “Friendship, Unity secretary. Membership is open for which he was catcher for 30 and Christian Charity.” to practicing Catholic males of years. He is a member of St. Jo- Irish birth or descent with “even Air fare from 9-day trip: “Our Mercer County branch All- seph Parish in Sharon. has been active for 10 years,” said a fraction of Irish blood,” Keav- included anywhere $3,390 O’Neill is a founding member Maurice Keaveny, historian of the eny said. Current members are Inclusive on all in the 13-day trip: of the Ladies Ancient Order of group, which chose him Irishman from Sharon, Greenville, Mer- trips USA ($3,990) cer, Hermitage, Jamestown and Hibernians. She was its original of the Year in 2009. “Our main THOMAS M. treasurer, has served on several functions are to stimulate interest Brookfield, across the state line Anthony Nachef, PhD (Theology) Owner committees and remains active in Irish history and to select the in Ohio. CLICKETT Toll free: 1-877-994-8259 in the organization. She worked Irishman of the Year. 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