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In new encyclical, pope says moral values must be part of economic recovery, development By Cindy Wooden Christianity is not merely use- St. Ignatius St. Bernard Catholic News Service ful, but essential for building a of Loyola good society and for true inte- VATICAN CITY — Ethi- gral development,” he wrote. July 29 St. Martha cal values are needed to In addressing the global eco- overcome the current global nomic crisis and the enduring July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola economic crisis as well as to poverty of the world’s poorest Aug. 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori eradicate hunger and pro- countries, he said, “the prima- mote the real development of ry capital to be safeguarded (CNS photo) Aug. 4 St. John Mary Vianney all the world’s peoples, Pope and valued is man, the human Pope Benedict XVI waves to the United Na- “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), Aug. 6 Transfiguration of the Lord Benedict XVI said in his new person in his or her integrity.” tions General Assembly after his speech at the pope calls for the reform of the United encyclical. The global dimension of the Aug. 8 the U.N. headquarters in New York in this Nations as well as of international bodies in- St. Dominic The document, “Cari- financial crisis is an expression April 18, 2008, fi le photo. In his encyclical, volved in economics and fi nance. Aug. 10 St. Lawrence tas in Veritate” (“Charity in of the moral failure of greedy Truth”), was dated June 29 financiers and investors, of the Aug. 11 St. Clare and released at the Vatican lack of oversight by national “To manage the global their own economic recovery The pope said that “more Aug. 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe July 7. governments and of a lack of economy; to revive econo- overlooked the long-term eco- economically developed na- The truth that God is the understanding that the global mies hit by the crisis; to avoid nomic benefits of solidarity tions should do all they can Aug. 15 Assumption of the Blessed creator of human life, that economy required internation- any deterioration of the pres- and not simply the human and to allocate larger portions of Virgin Mary every life is sacred, that the ally recognized global control, ent crisis and the greater im- Christian moral obligation to their gross domestic product earth was given to humanity Pope Benedict said. balances that would result; to help the poor. to development aid,” respect- Aug. 20 St. Bernard to use and protect and that “In the face of the unrelent- bring about integral and time- “In the search for solutions ing the obligations they made Aug. 21 Pope Pius X God has a plan for each per- ing growth of global interde- ly disarmament, food security to the current economic cri- to the U.N. Millennium De- son must be respected in de- pendence, there is a strongly and peace; to guarantee the sis, development aid for poor velopment Goals aimed at Aug. 22 Queenship of the Blessed velopment programs and in felt need, even in the midst protection of the environment countries must be considered significantly reducing poverty Virgin Mary economic recovery efforts if of a global recession, for a and to regulate migration: for a valid means of creating by 2015. they are to have real and last- reform of the United Nations all this, there is urgent need of wealth for all,” the pope said. Pope Benedict said food ing benefits, the pope said. organization, and likewise of a true world political author- The economic growth of and water are the “universal Charity, or love, is not an economic institutions and in- ity,” he said. poorer countries and their citi- rights of all human beings Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary option for Christians, he said, ternational finance, so that the Pope Benedict insisted that zens’ demands for consumer without distinction or dis- and “practicing charity in concept of the family of na- the idea of the world’s richest goods actually benefit produc- crimination” and are part of – Aug. 15 truth helps people understand tions can acquire real teeth,” nations scaling back develop- ers in the world’s wealthier na- “Finally the immacu- that adhering to the values of the pope wrote. ment aid while focusing on tions, he said. See ENCYCLICAL, page 3 late virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was fin- ished, was taken up body ® Beginning Experience and soul into heavenly Beginning Experience glory, and exalted by the “Coping With Life Alone,” Lord as queen over all things, so that she might a six-week peer-led program, be more fully conformed Diocese launches new ministry to help themes such as loneliness, stress, will be held at to her son, the Lord of grief, trust and relationships with St. Mark Catholic Center Lords and conqueror of cope when a marriage ends God, self and others. This is a peer- 429 W. Grandview Blvd. in Erie sin and death.” – Catechism of the Catholic By Jason Koshinskie Ann Badach, director of the Fam- led program with facilitators them- from 4-6 p.m. Church, No. 966 FaithLife editor ily Life Office, said for those who selves being widowed, separated or on the following dates: have participated in the diocese’s divorced. August 16, 23 and 30 Sisters of Charity anniversary The grieving process that accom- Fellowship of Divorced and Separat- Beginning Experience Week- panies the loss of one’s spouse is ed, Beginning Experience provides end is held on a Friday evening September 13, 20 and 27 The 200th anniver- rather long. Experts estimate that it participants with an avenue toward through Sunday and is designed as a sary of St. Elizabeth Ann can extend from three to five years or healing and a new beginning in their time of closure on the past and new To print a registration form, Seton’s founding of the longer. lives. beginning in the present. visit www.ErieRCD.org Sisters of Charity will be The Erie Diocese is embarking on “The journey of grief is very simi- “In ‘Coping With Life Alone,’ observed throughout the a new ministry to help heal the heart- lar for those who are suffering a loss people find a lot of common ground Contact the nation on August 2. The ache for those who find themselves from death, divorce or separation,” as they are entering the world as a Sisters of Charity are single again when a marriage ends Badach said. “In looking to expand single person again,” Badach said. Family Life Offi ce at 814.824.1265, asking dioceses in which through separation, divorce or death. our ministry to people who are wid- Beginning Experience is rooted 800.374.3723 Ext. 265 or e-mail their sisters are now serv- The Family Life Office of Catholic owed, we came upon Beginning Ex- in Christian theology but open to [email protected]. ing to ring church bells at Charities will offer Beginning Expe- perience.” people of all faiths. noon (Eastern Time) on rience, a program that helps persons BE is a national ministry based in “We are hoping it will take off Learn more about Beginning August 2 in observance deal with the natural grief process. A South Bend, Ind. The program has and we are able to offer this ministry of the celebration. St. Elizabeth Experience at Ann Seton six-week “Coping With Life Alone” two components: in other parts of diocese,” Badach The Diocese of Erie is session will be held at St. Mark Cath- “Coping With Life Alone” is said. “In order for any program to www.beginningexperience.org. blessed with the presence of several Sisters of Char- olic Center in Erie beginning Sunday, a six-week program with sessions be successful anywhere in the dio- ity, and so Bishop Trautman is encouraging pastors August 16. that explore a number of common cese, we need volunteers.” throughout the diocese to ring the church bells at noon on Sunday, Aug. 2 in conjunction with the na- tional celebration. St. Michael Parish in Greenville will have a spe- cial anniversary Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. Several Sisters of Charity who serve in the Clergy appointments Erie Diocese are located in the Greenville/Hermit- age area. The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, Year for Priests opens SSL, Bishop of Erie, announces the following From staff and wire reports Conference of Diocesan Vocation clergy appointments: Directors, will spend a few weeks Formally opening the Year for in the Erie Diocese. The icon was Father Bill Barron, appointed The following priests have been Priests June 19, Pope Benedict featured at evening prayer and the temporary parochial administrator appointed to membership on the urged all priests to strive for holi- of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie. Presbyteral Council for a term of five ness and said the ordained ministry Effective July 8, 2009 through years. Effective September 1, 2009: was indispensable for the church August 12, 2009. and the world. Father Michael Allison He said he hoped priests would Father Ted Msgr. Mark Bartchak use the year and its special events Marconi, Father Scott Detisch to deepen their commitment to appointed Father Joseph Dougherty their own renewal “for the sake of pastor of Our Father James Gutting a more forceful and incisive witness Lady of Peace Msgr. Charles Kaza to the Gospel in today’s world.” Slideshow of the ordination of Father Father Gregory Kirsch John Miller and Father Daniel Hoffman Parish, Erie, for Since the beginning of his pon- a term of six Father Meinrad Lawson, OSB tificate, the pope has many times Father Edward Lohse Slideshow and streaming video of Bishop years. Effective noted the burdens carried by priests August 12, Msgr. Daniel Magraw in the modern age, including their Trautman's Mass rededicating the crosses Msgr. Robert Malene that sit atop St. Mary Church in Erie. 2009. increasing workload and their re- Msgr. Desmond McGee sponsibility to preach and witness Father Brian Father Mark O’Hern to Gospel values in a world that The second in a series of videos Father Walter Packard highlighting the "lock-in" overnight youth Vossler, often seems indifferent to them. appointed pas- Father Matthew Ruyechan The pope proclaimed the year- priesthood ordinations June 11 and group at St. Andrew Church in Erie, youth Father Nicholas Rouch minister Jesse Spanogle asks us to block tor of St. Leo long focus on priestly ministry to 12, respectively. It also traveled to Magnus Parish, Father Steve Schreiber coincide with the 150th anniversa- St. Vincent College and Seminary out society's noise and use silence to look Msgr. Robert Smith inside our hearts. Ridgway, for ry of the death of St. John Vianney, in Latrobe June 22-25 for the an- a term of six Msgr. Thomas Snyderwine the patron saint of parish priests. nual Emmaus Convocation where years. Effec- Msgr. John Swoger An icon of St. John Vianney (pic- priests of the diocese gathered for The women religious Web page features a Father Glenn Whitman profi le on Sister Michele Marie Schroeck. tive August 12, tured), on loan from the National fellowship and prayer. 2009. Father Thomas Whitman during themeeting. theLatin-riteU.S.two-thirds votes of bishops speaking countriesfailedtoget thenecessary foruseinEnglish- Missal beingprepared theRoman Butfiveconfirmation. sectionsof Human Life. Bothnow gototheVatican for and aMassinThanksgiving fortheGiftof Antonio were aSpanish-language Lectionary definitive approval fromthebishopsinSan versity. Theonly two liturgicaltexts receiving fortheuni- Ind., forhis“pastoralconcern” Fort Wayne-Southof Bend, BishopJohn D’Arcy of sentence affirmation meeting withatwo- emerged fromthe Barack Obama.They toU.S.gree President to award de- anhonorary NotreDame’s decision sity of — totherecentcontroversy over theUniver- ops alsodevoted time—inexecutive session spring meetinginSanAntonio. Butthebish- ops inpublicsessionsattheirJune 17-19 among thetopicsdiscussedbyU.S. bish- long period of publiccommentopposedany long periodof comments received byNIHduringamonth- theapproximately 49,000 ton said30,000of here.” NIHactingdirectorDr. Raynard King- ordestroyedharmed isnotgiven duerespect are ing researchinwhichhumanembryos he said.“Existingfederallaw againstfund- in thedraftguidelineswere notaddressed, ference andothersagainstspecificabuses comments filedbytheCatholicbishops’con- cent humanlifeforstem-cellresearch.” Even inno- of Americans opposingthedestruction thousandsof tensof ing “thecommentsof Philadelphia alsocriticizedNIHforignor- issued lateJuly 7,CardinalJustin Rigaliof expand thisunethicalpolicy.” Inastatement gress, “urgingthemnottocodifyorfurther Con- Americans tocontacttheirmembersof Healthandheasked National Institutesof er” thanthedraftguidelinesissuedby of SwissGuardssalutedhimin of shortly before4p.m., andasquad Obamaarrived attheVatican covering thevisit. retary, inthepool toldjournalists Msgr. GeorgGanswein, papalsec- the church’s positiononbioethics, tion tohelphimbetterunderstand Obamawas given theinstruc- the plane.” will have somereadingtodoon their closed-doordiscussions. “I lier,” to saidObama,referring “Oh,whatwe discussedear- the Faith. fortheDoctrineof Congregation sued lastDecemberbytheVatican cover onbioethicsis- instruction soft- then indicatedthelight-green in Veritate” (“CharityinTruth”), theencyclical, “Caritas copy of a signed,white, leather-bound meeting, thepopegave Obama ter their35-minute closed-door Whenpresentingthegiftsaf- aPerson”). nity of “Dignitas Personae” (“TheDig- document onbiomedicalethics, theVatican presented acopy of its releaseJuly 7,thepopealso statesince ing tovisitingheadsof which thepopehadbeenpresent- hislatestencyclical, a copy of Inadditiontogiving Obama 10. U.S. PresidentBarackObamaJuly Pope BenedictXVI’s meetingwith sues gotmarkedattentionduring church’s positiononbioethicalis- VATICAN CITY--The onic stem-cellresearch fundinghumanembry- guidelines for mittee onPro-Life Activities saidfinal reform andsame-sex marriage   U.S.IN THE Pope discussesbioethics, G-8summitwith Obamaat Vatican Advertising: (814)824-1168 Editorial: (814)824-1171 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (814)824-1170 General Information:(814)824-1161 Volume 5,Issue 13 Catholic DioceseofErie The of FaithLife Seven Dolors Church, P.O. Box 308, Yukon, PA 15698 The headoftheU.S.The bishops’ Com- Liturgical matters, immigration By Religious Tours 2009-2010 fi Oberammergau, Germany cial newsbulletinofthe Catholic NewsService September 14-24, September 14-24, 2009: May andJuly2010: (Vatican City, Rome, Naples, Capri,Sorrento) For infoonanytour: Email: November 1-11, 2009: [email protected] are“even broad- FaithLife atSt.MarkCatholicCenter. 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Thepopegave eachof giftsandamomentforpho- of Therewas aprivate exchange Robinson. chelle Obama’s mother, Marian ters, MaliaandSasha,Mi- to hiswife, Michelle, theirdaugh- ing, Obamaintroduced thepope Aftertheirclosed-doormeet- President Manuel Zelaya. ter theJune 28coupthatousted af- political crisisinhiscountry playing toresolve intrying the Tegucigalpa, Honduras,of was Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga preciation fortheroleCardinal his family and expressed hisap- Hope , has Catholic Services Appeal parish projects In new encyclical, pope says moral values must The 2009 Catholic Services Appeal, “Of One Heart and Mind,” supports the Erie be part of economic recovery, development Diocese in helping to provide health and so- cial services, education, diocesan adminis- ENCYCLICAL, from page 1 tration and pastoral services throughout the the basic right to life. tion to become actors in their The encyclical condemned cor- Pope Benedict called for “a 13 counties of northwestern Pennsylvania. He also said that being pro-life own development and progress, ruption, the exploitation of work- profoundly new way of under- While a portion of the financial goal for means being pro-development, the pope said. ers, the destruction of the envi- standing business,” which rec- the appeal benefits the ministries of the dio- especially given the connection In addition, he said, an anti- ronment, the continuing practice ognizes that investors are not a cese, parishes also benefit from the appeal. between poverty and infant mor- life mentality in the world’s rich- of wealthy nations imposing such company’s only stakeholders, no Each parish is assessed a financial goal. tality, and that the only way to est countries is related to the lack high tariffs on imports that they matter how the business is struc- Once a parish reaches its assessment, every promote the true development of of concern for the poor. tured and financed. dollar pledged over that amount stays within the parish for local people is to promote a culture in “How can we be sur- Employees, those who produce projects. which every human life is wel- prised by the indifference the raw materials, people who Here’s a look at what some parishes are doing with their CSA comed and valued. shown toward situations live in the communities where overage funds: “The acceptance of life of human degradation the company is based, where its strengthens moral fiber and makes when such indifference products originate and where its Oil City Deanery people capable of mutual help,” extends even to our atti- products are sold all have a stake he said. tude toward what is and in the business, the pope said. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Oil City – Update He said the environment, life, is not human?” the pope He also said that investing al- church electrical system sexuality, marriage and social re- asked. ways has a moral as well as an Immaculate Conception, Clarion – Upgrade exterior lighting lations are inextricably united. “While the poor economic significance. “What should be avoided is of church and school, invest in HVAC replacement, landscap- If society does not respect hu- of the world continue (CNS photo) a speculative use of financial re- ing and signage for new parking lot, floor cleaning equipment, man life from its conception to its knocking on the doors Pope Benedict XVI signs a copy of his natural end, “if human concep- of the rich, the world of sources that yields to the tempta- doors for school encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate” (“Char- tion, gestation and birth are made affluence runs the risk ity in Truth”), at the Vatican July 6. The tion of seeking only short-term Our Lady Help of Christians, Oil City – Finish refurbishing artificial, if human embryos are of no longer hearing pope’s social encyclical, released July 7, profit without regard for the pews, new carpet in church sacrificed to research, the con- those knocks on account addresses the global economic crisis. long-term sustainability of the science of society ends up losing of a conscience that can enterprise, its benefit to the real St. Charles, New Bethlehem – Repairs to steeple the concept of human ecology no longer distinguish what is hu- shut poor countries out of the economy and attention to the ad- St. Eusebius, East Brady – General use and, along with it, that of envi- man,” he said. international marketplace and, vancement — in suitable and ap- ronmental ecology,” he said. Pope Benedict also empha- especially, an “excessive zeal” for propriate ways — of further eco- St. Joseph, Lucinda – Church storm windows Development programs and of- sized church teaching that mak- enforcing patents, especially on nomic initiatives in countries in St. Joseph, Oil City – Continue to build up funds for building fers of aid that encourage coercive ing money and being wealthy medications that could save the need of development,” he said. lives of thousands of poor people project population control methods and are not sins, but that the way the the promotion of abortion do not money is made and the way it is if they were available at a reason- For the full text of “Charity St. Mary, Crown – Parish facilities have the good of people at heart used can be. able cost. in Truth,” go to www.ErieRCD. and limit the recipients’ motiva- org. St. Michael, Emlenton – Elevator for church St. Michael, Fryburg – To be decided after council meeting DEATH NOTICES St. Patrick, Franklin – Parish building fund debt reduction St. Stephen, Oil City – No project listed Sister Mary Theno, SSJ St. Titus, Titusville – Air conditioning Mother Patricia Taught art and history, worked in graphic arts St. Venantius, Rouseville – No project listed O’Connor, CSC St. Walburga, Titusville – No project listed Sister Mary Theno, SSJ, 85, of from Villa Maria College, Erie, the Sisters of St. Joseph of North- and an MFA in art from Catholic Immaculate Conception, Mageetown – No project listed Founding superior of the Sisters of the western Pennsylvania, died July University of America in Wash- St. Nicholas Mission, Crates – Repairs to steeple 3, 2009. Formerly Sister Mary ington, D.C. Congregation of the Divine Spirit George, she was in her 66th year Her many years of active min- St. Richard Mission, Rimersburg – General use Mother Patricia O’Connor, the Congregation of the Divine of religious istry included working in graphic CSC, 92, founding superior of the Spirit on the feast of the Sacred life. arts at Villa Maria College and Sisters of the Congregation of the Heart in 1956. The congregation She was Gannon University from 1978- Divine Spirit, died June 15, 2009. is the only religious community of born Febru- 95. During that time, Sister Mary A native of Chicago, Mother women that has been founded in ary 27, 1924 also served on the U.S. Federation Patricia was born Oct. 22, 1916, the Erie Diocese. in Erie, the of Sisters of St. Joseph research Briefl y the thirteenth child of the late In addition to her parents, daughter team that was conducting an ex- Daniel and Elizabeth O’Connor. Mother Patricia was preceded in of the late tensive review and translation of A much-loved teacher, prin- death by all of her brothers and George and the congregations’ earliest docu- Marriage prep in DuBois Aug. 30 cipal and counselor in Chicago, sisters. Mother Patricia is survived Edna (Krug) ments dating back to 17th century Mother Patricia came to Erie, by her religious community of Theno. France. Sister Mary also taught DUBOIS – NOVA, a one-day marriage preparation program She en- Sister Mary history and art at St. Andrew and for couples free to remarry in the Catholic Church, will be held and with Archbishop John Mark sisters and by several nieces and Theno, SSJ Gannon, founded the Sisters of nephews. tered the Sis- Villa Maria Elementary schools in at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in DuBois on Sunday, Aug. 30. ters of St. Joseph on September 5, Erie and Holy Rosary in Johnson- Topics include blending families, communication, legal issues 1943 from her home parish of St. burg. and others. Pre-registration is required. Call the Family Life Of- Mary, Erie. She professed her fi- Sister Mary is survived by the fice at 814.824.1265 or 800.374.3723 Ext. 265 to register. nal vows on August 15, 1949 and members of her community, a sis- Travel to Italy celebrated her 60th anniversary as ter-in-law, Claire Theno; a cousin, Support group to meet monthly at a Sister of St. Joseph in 2003. Sister Mary Louise Eichenlaub, Switzerland / Ireland / Greece In 1955, she earned a bach- OSB, and a nephew, Jonathon Al- St. Andrew France / Holy Land elor’s degree in history and art berstadt. ERIE – A spirituality and mental wellness recovery support group will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew Rome Milan OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY ($3,890) Lake Como Parish Center, 1116 W. Seventh St. in Erie. The support group COST Venice & the SPLENDOR OF EASTERN EUROPE will continue the second Wednesday of each month at the same Air Fare Amalfi Coast Tuscany Capri Sept. 15-25, 2010: Prague, Budapest, Vienna, time and place. Sister Marilyn Zimmerman, SSJ, spiritual direc- $3,300 Oberammergau and Munich for $3,749 per person Included Sorrento tor and counselor with Ecclesia Ministry, will be the facilitator. Florence (double occupancy) plus taxes. Price includes airfare Pompeii For further information, contact Jackie Johnson at 814.824.1257 from New York, first-class hotels, most meals, full-Ɵme or [email protected]. (Sept. 5-17) / Sept. 19-27 / (Oct. 3-15) professional guide, comprehensive sightseeing The Holy Land: Oct. 5-15 / Oct. 17-25 / Oct. 19-29 throughout, the Oberammergau Passion Play Ɵckets guaranteed and more. SSJ Neighborhood Network helps start Contact Fred Schweihofer: (586) 381-3243 farmers' market in Erie’s Little Italy PROXIMO TRAVEL Pat Gill: (814) 591-2360 or email: [email protected] ERIE – With the help of the Sisters of St. Joseph Neighbor- Anthony Nachef, PhD (Theology) hood Network, a weekly farmers' market is now in place in Erie’s Little Italy neighborhood. Thirty farmers have been invited to 508-340-9370 participate, although the small-scale beginning, with just a hand- Toll free: 877-994-8259 Collection for the Churchch ful of farmers depending on what’s in season. The market is open [email protected] in Latin America and on Wednesdays web:www.Proximotravel.com from 3 to 6 p.m. Mission of Friendshipp in the parking August 8-9, 2009 lot at 349 W. 18th St. in Erie. HEALTH CARE IS A CRITICAL CHOICE. CHOOSE WELL. The market will Make it your operate through mission to Sept. 30. “We can never help support underestimate the power our brothers of our spirituality. So and sisters oen, it is the spirit within in Yucatan, that gives heart patients Mexico and the determination to the Church in make the difficult changes Latin America! needed to improve their health, their aitude and Fr. 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www.saintvincenthealth.com Venango Catholic honors past, current outstanding athletes OIL CITY – Venango Catho- lic High School recently honored some of its most talented athletes at its Wall of Fame inaugural celebration held June 18 in the school’s Msgr. Antoun Gymna- sium. The Venango Catholic Wall of Fame began in 1972 and has since served to recognize ath- letes from VC named confer- ence all-stars in their respective sports. The 2006-2009 inductees onto the Wall of Fame were: Pictured are this year’s inductees to Venango Catholic’s Wall of Warren religious ed students receive scholarships Eric Guth, (Class of 2008, bas- Fame. From left to right, (front row) Megan Lutz, Sarah McNellie, ketball), Megan Lutz (Class Eavan Martin, (back row) Maxx Rynd, Eric Guth, Doug Barber and of 2008, cross country), Eavan Chris Delaney. WARREN – Holy Redeemer Martin (Class of 2008, cross Parish in Warren recently award- country), Sarah McNellie (Class Selker, Doug Phillips, The- ball coach Tom McNellie gave ed five scholarships from the of 2008, basketball), Doug Bar- resa Galletta, Sarah McIntyre, remarks and school board and Holy Redeemer Student Award ber (Class of 2009, golf), Chris Abby Collins, Tom Pilewski, booster club president and wall Fund. Recipients, with Msgr. Delaney (Class of 2009, cross Ed Rhoades, Chris Guth, Mark athlete Max Dudzic provided a John Lucas, pastor, are (left to country) and Maxx Rynd (Class Gammello and Max Dudzic. brief history of the Wall of Fame, right): Drew Greenwald, Jill of 2011, basketball). Headmaster Father John which was recently expanded to Guiff re, Abby Guiff re, Heather Eleven former wall inductees Malthaner gave the opening and make room for future inductees. Graves and Michael Huya. also attended the ceremony in- closing blessings, athletic director, The event was sponsored by the cluding Jeremy Eisenman, Andy faculty member and girls’ basket- VC Booster Club.

Fellowship at 25th annual Rosary and Altar Society dinner Bid Around the Maypole auction benefi ts DCC DUBOIS – Nearly 100 vol- unteers were involved in DuBois Central Catholic’s 23rd annual “Bid Around the Maypole” spring auction May 1 at Lake View Lodge at Treasure Lake. The auction, an established tradition in DuBois in support of Catholic education, raised $22,700 for next year’s school budget. Since its inception in 1987, the auction has raised $546,100. The yearly proceeds are routinely applied to the next year’s operating budget and benefit students from pre-school callo and Paula Fitzpatrick. theme baskets with numerous through grade 12. Students from elementary items for silent bidding. This year’s Key Club offered through high school put together 150 keys with five prizes opened by the lucky key holders. The live auction consisted of more than The Year of the Priest ST. JOHN VIANNEY 40 specialty items donated by Pictured from left to right are the presidents of Severin, Drifting; (back row) Sherrie Surkovich, Now in stock: the various rosary and altar societies that attend- St. Francis of Assisi, Clearfi eld; Janice Diehl, parents, friends, local businesses ed the annual fellowship dinner: (front row) Mil- St. Bonaventure, Grampian; Janet Wilson, St and alumni. prayer cards, pictures lie Mayersky, founder of the dinner; Bernadine Basil the Great, Coalport; Toni Krupa, Christ Joyce Taylor, director of and statues Mostyn, Ss. Peter and Paul, Hawk Run; Jane Hol- the King, Houtzdale; Carolyn Royer, St. Marys, development for DuBois Area lis, Immaculate Conception, Osceola Mills; Toni Frenchville; and Francine Christoff , Immaculate Catholic Schools, said the large Roos, St. Agnes, Morrisdale; Agnes Flanagan, Conception, Madera. number of volunteers is needed St. Timothy, Curwensville; Alice Padisak, St. each year to make the auction a reality. “It is an enormous under- CLEARFIELD – The Rosary Coalport; Holy Trinity, Ramey; dinner was catered by Central Ca- taking spearheaded by parents www.hofmannserie.com and Altar Society of St. Francis Christ the King, Houtzdale; Im- tering of Curwensville. Entertain- in support of the current operat- 814.455.8094 of Assisi Parish, Clearfield, host- maculate Conception, Osceola ment was provided by the local ing budget of the DuBois Area ed the 25th annual fellowship Mills; Ss. Peter and Paul, Hawk Christian musical band, Heaven Catholic School System,” Taylor dinner June 10. The event was Run; St. Agnes, Morrisdale; St. Bound. said. held at the Knights of Colum- Mary of the Assumption, French- This year, the Sisters of the Addressing invitations during bus Hall in Clearfield with 178 ville; St. Severin, Drifting; Ss. Rosary and Altar Societies and a pre-benefit work session were people in attendance including Peter and Paul, Grassflat; and St. St. Theresa Guild honored the volunteers: (seated, left to right) Francis of Assisi, Clearfield. In- founder of the banquet, Millie Beth Stoltz Karen Schaff er priests, deacons, women religious , , Since 1947 and lay women from throughout vited this year was Ss. Peter and Mayersky. She was presented Matilda Illuzzi, Lisa Aucker, the area. Paul, Philipsburg, of the Altoona- with a card and a colored collage (standing) Valerie Armanini, The annual fellowship dinner Johnstown Diocese. of the pictures of the altars. She Janie Marchioli, Luanne Vara- started back in 1984 with three Each guest received a blessed then honored each of the societies parishes participating. During metal of Pope Benedict XVI, a and their presidents, presenting the past 24 years it has grown to blessed prayer card of the pope them with a gift of appreciation. All your collision needs. include 13 parishes. and a chance to win one of more The annual event is held each Special Wash & Wax...$50 Attendees included repre- than 25 door prizes awarded. year on the second Wednesday of THOMAS M. 453-6185 sentatives from St. Timothy, The flower arrangements were June, and the hosting parishes ro- Curwensville; St. Bonaventure, done by Paul Yatta of Clear- tate. Next year, Christ the King in CLICKETT Grampian; Immaculate Concep- field. The placemat design in- Houtzdale and Immaculate Con- MEMORIALS, INC. tion, Madera; St. Basil the Great, cluded photos of all the altars of ception, Madera, will host. each of the churches invited. The DaveDave RRasas AmyAmy RRasas CarolCarol RRasas JimJim WinarskiWinarski STUMP GRINDING ownerowner officeoffice officeoffice mgr.mgr. by Ken Eaton Back yards - tight spots - No problem Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and -RLQ\RXU&DWKROLF&KDSODLQ0RQVLJQRU+DUROG.QXHYHQ small trees removed, Prompt service When Caring Matters!  Ken (814) 474-2195 GRANITE BRONZE (814) 397-0384 FINAL DATE L ETTERING 5RVH3DUDGH COMPETITIVE PRICES /DV9HJDV /DXJKOLQ7RXU 814-438-7349 

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