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Scripture from Sleuth-ing a Catholic for schools perspective Play proceeds to benefit Catholic Father Michael schools, see Kesicki to give talk at Around the Diocese, St. Joseph, Erie, page 4. page 3. www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE July 9, 2006 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church ‘New life to the church’ Dedication of All Saints Church – July 15 at 5:30 p.m. Join the newest parish in the Erie Diocese in cel- ebrating its official dedication at this Saturday Mass with Bishop Donald Trautman presiding. After St. Matthew in the Woods and St. Cyprian parishes consolidated in 2005, the new congregation broke ground on a new church located at 11264 Route 97, two miles north of Waterford. All Saints Parish will also hold an open house weekend July 29-30: Sat., July 29 from 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. with Mass at 5:30 p.m.; and Sun., July 30 from noon-7 p.m. with Masses at 8:15 and 11 a.m. 100th anniversary Mass for St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport – July 16 at 10:30 a.m. St. Elizabeth Parish, Smethport, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its current church in 2006. The original church was destroyed in a Christmas Eve fire in 1905. The fire caused the church steeple to fall into the rectory, which was also destroyed. The cornerstone of the current church was laid in Photos by Jason Koshinskie July 1906. Bishop Donald W. Trautman poses with the newly-ordained. From left, Father James Campbell, Father Bishop Trautman will celebrate a 10:30 a.m. Marc Solomon and Father Joseph Cambell. anniversary Mass. Many other events the parish is planning for the anniversary year are still in the planning stages. Campbells, Solomon ordained Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel By Jason Koshinskie – July 16 FaithLife editor The annual Carmelite Days of Prayer begin on ERIE – On June 23, the feast of the Most Sa- Tues., July 11 at 8:30 a.m. cred Heart of Jesus, three young men from the Erie and 7:30 p.m. at the mon- Diocese gave their hearts to astery, 510 East Gore Road, the priesthood of Jesus Erie. The morning service Christ. consists of Mass, hom- Bishop Donald ily and prayers. The evening Trautman ordained service consists of homily, twin brothers James and prayers and Benediction of Joseph Campbell and the Blessed Sacrament. All Marc Solomon to the are welcome. priesthood in front of an overflow crowd of family, friends, diocesan Mass and final day of novena to priests and guests at St. church,” he said. “To that we prayer of consecration. Spon- celebrate 100th anniversary of St. Ann Peter Cathedral. say, ‘Alleluia!’” soring priests Father Edward Church, Erie – July 26 More than 100 He advised them that the Krause, Father Chris Hamlett priests from the Erie road of the priesthood is dif- and Msgr. Desmond McGee Bishop Donald Trautman Diocese attended the or- ficult but God will not let then vested the new priests will offer this 7:30 p.m. Mass dination. A busload of friends them travel it alone. with a stole and chasuble. that will close the celebration and well wishers from Marc “The Holy Spirit is more Bishop Trautman then of the 100th anniversary of Solomon’s home parish of St. than enough for the task at anointed the hands of the new the current St. Ann Church, Francis of Assisi in Clearfield hand,” he said. “Trust in that priests with sacred chrism to 921 East Ave., Erie. made the trip to witness the gift. Great is the gift that you enable them to engage in the The 87th annual St. Ann event. Many friends of the have been called to receive. sacramental ministry in a to- novena opens July 18 with Campbells from their home Prefer nothing to Christ. Imi- tally committed fashion. Mass and novena services parish of St. Andrew in Erie tate his love and the mystery After the liturgy, Bishop at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. also came to see the brothers you celebrate.” Trautman returned to the The novena Masses and ser- ordained. During their examination, pulpit to thank the Campbell vices run for nine days through July 26. This year’s After the presentation of the candidates expressed their and Solomon families, as well novena will be conducted by Father John Murray, the candidates and election by intentions to be faithful to the as the many priests, teachers a Redemptorist missionary from Seaside, N.J. Ac- the bishop, consent was given bishop, the worship life of and mentors for helping the cording to Father James O’Hara, pastor at St. Ann, by the gathered assembly with the church, the Gospel and to formation of the newly or- this is the oldest continuous novena in the diocese. a round of applause. Bishop Jesus Christ. After a promise dained priests. He also put an Trautman then deliv- of obedience, the candidates end to the speculation as to Wedding anniversary Mass at Blessed ered his homily to the reclined face down in front where the new priests would three candidates, who of the altar while the con- be assigned by reading their Sacrament Parish, Erie – July 30 at 2 p.m. were seated directly in gregation sang the litany of appointments as parochial Bishop Trautman will offer this Mass for couples front of the cathedra. saints. Bishop Trautman vicars. who are celebrating their 25th, 50th or 60th wed- “Tonight, the people of conferred holy orders on Father James Campbell ding anniversaries in 2006. A light reception for God are jubilant because the candidates through the anniversary couples and their families will follow. he has given new life to the laying on of hands and the See ORDINATION, page 4 To register, contact your church office or Catholic Charities’ Family Life Office at 814.824.1250 or 800.374.3723 ext. 250 or go online at www.Eri- eRCD.org. Clergy appointments Transfiguration of the Lord – Aug. 6 The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, Father Joseph Campbell, appointed Father Mark Nowak, appointed Father Marc Solomon, appointed “After six days Jesus took STD, SSL, Bishop of Erie, announces parochial vicar of St. Francis of temporary parish priest at Our Lady parochial vicar of St. Peter Peter, James and John and the following clergy appointments: Assisi Parish, Clearfield, for a term of Mercy Parish, Harborcreek. Cathedral, Erie, for a term of three led them up a high mountain of three years ending June 30, 2009. Effective June 22, 2006. years ending June 30, 2009. Effective apart by themselves. And Father Alexander Amico, appointed Effective July 5, 2006. July 5, 2006. he was transfigured before pastor of St. Paul Parish, Erie, for , appointed them, and his clothes became Msgr. Joseph Riccardo a term of six years ending June 30, Father James Faluszczak, appointed pastor of Ss. Cosmas and Damian Msgr. Richard Stack, retired as dazzling white, such as no 2012. Effective July 1, 2006. temporary parochial administrator Parish, Punxsutawney, for a term pastor of St. Paul Parish, Erie. fuller on earth could bleach of Immaculate Conception Parish, of six years ending June 30, 2012. Effective June 30, 2006. them. Then Elijah appeared Father John Bauer, appointed Clarion, while continuing his Effective July 1, 2006. to them along with Moses, pastor of St. Basil the Great Parish, assignment as campus minister at Father Mark Swoger, appointed and they were conversing Coalport, for a term of six years Clarion University. Effective July 1, Father Christopher Singer, pastor of St. Timothy Parish, with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, ‘Rabbi, ending June 30, 2012. Effective July 2006. reappointed parochial vicar of St. Curwensville, and St. Bonaventure it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: 1, 2006. George Parish, Erie, for a term of Parish, Grampian, for a term of six one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.’” Father Robert Horgas, appointed three years ending June 30, 2009. years ending June 30, 2012. Effective – Mark 9:2-5 Msgr. Joseph Bobal, retired as pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Falls Effective July 1, 2006. July 1, 2006. pastor of St. Timothy Parish, Creek, and Holy Cross Parish, FaithLife publication schedule Curwensville, and St. Bonaventure Brandy Camp, for a term of six years Parish, Grampian. Effective June 30, ending June 30, 2012. Effective July Spiritual Seal FaithLife will take a one-issue break for the 2006. 1, 2006. summer after this current issue. Publication will The sacrament of Confi rmation is a THE RITE resume Aug. 6 and continue on a bi-weekly ba- gift of the Holy Spirit that directs the Father Thomas Brown, reappointed Father Matthew Kujawinski, baptized toward service to the church Bishop extends his hands over sis. If you have any questions, contact FaithLife at pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, Corry, reappointed parochial vicar of Our and the world. candidates and asks God to 814.824.1171 or e-mail [email protected]. send the Holy Spirit to “be and St. Thomas Parish, Corry, Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, for a craments of Chri their helper and guide.” ee sa stian thr in f iti known collectively as the Catholic term of three years ending June 30, o BAPTISM at e io He anoints each candidate’s forehead n n www.MassTimes.org O community of Corry, for a term 2009. Effective July 1, 2006. with chrism oil, says his or her name and Going on vaca- of six years ending June 30, 2012.