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www.ErieRCD.org BI BI-WEEKLY-WWEEE KLK Y NEWS BULLETIN OF THTHE DIOCESE OF ERIE September 5, 2010 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church The faces Feast days of Newman Cardinal Newman seen English churchman. the first beatification liturgy In addition to being one of over which he has presided; not just as the most well-known people since his election in 2005, to be received into the Catho- he has delegated that role to scholar, but also lic Church in the 19th century, cardinals in an effort to high- Cardinal Newman left behind light the difference between man of deep teachings on the laity and doc- beatification and canoniza- holiness trine that influenced the Second tion. Vatican Council’s proceedings. Today, more and more, By Jason Koshinskie He also founded the English people are becoming ac- St. Peter Claver Our Lady of Sorrows FaithLife editor community of the Oratory of quainted with Newman the St. . person and his spirituality. Sept. 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Intellectual. Pope Benedict XVI will be- Father Nicholas Rouch atify Cardinal Newman during wrote his doctoral disserta- Sept. 9 St. Peter Claver Theologian. Scholar. his Sept. 16-19 visit to Scotland tion on Cardinal Newman Sept. 13 St. John Chrysostom These are all descriptions and . The beatification when he was studying out- Sept. 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Cardinal John Henry Mass on the last day of the Newman, the 19th century pope’s visit to London will be See NEWMAN, page 3 Sept. 15 Our Lady of Sorrows Sept. 16 Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Sept. 17 St. Robert Bellarmine Cardinal Newman timeline 1801 1845 1847 1879 1890 1991 2010 Born in London, At 44, he was Ordained a Catholic Created a Died at age 89 Proclaimed Scheduled to Confi rmations England. received into priest. He was cardinal by Pope in , venerable by be beatifi ed by the Roman previously ordained Leo XIII. England. the Sacred Pope Benedict Sacred Heart, Erie – Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 Catholic an Anglican priest Congregation for the XVI. p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Andrew, Church. in 1825. Causes of Saints. Erie, and Sacred Heart, Erie.

Labor Day – Sept. 6 Supporting lifelong learning of the faith In the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2010 Katrina fi ve years later Labor Day statement, Bishop William Muphy of Rockville Centre, chairman of the Committee on Catholic Education Collection Sept. 11-12 Domestic Justice and Human Development, com- ers to workshops and confer- pared the challenges faced by today’s workers to the Each year, the Catholic diocese’s educational endow- Education Collection helps ments have funded a pre-Kin- ences and updating technol- changing society of the Industrial Revolution ad- ogy. dressed by Pope Leo XIII. pass on the faith in the Dio- dergarten religion curriculum, cese of Erie. grade school chastity educa- A small percentage of this “America is undergoing a rare economic trans- collection also goes to the formation, shedding jobs and testing safety nets This special collection, tion, youth ministry work- which will be taken at Masses shops and tuition for graduate Catholic University of Ameri- as the nation searches for new ways to govern and ca in Washington, D.C. grow our economy,” Bishop Murphy said. “Work- during the weekend of Sept. programs. 11-12, also gives back to local The local funds that stay Since their establishment ers need a new ‘social contract.’” in 1991, the Education and Bishop Murphy said that creating jobs would parishes. in the parish can be used in a Half of the collection stays number of ways, including re- Formation Endowments have require new investments, initiative and creativ- provided more than $1 mil- ity in the economy. He also drew on the teachings in each parish for its own ligious education projects, re- educational efforts. The other placing outdated educational lion in grants to nearly every of Pope Benedict XVI, which call for placing the parish in the diocese. human person at the center of economic life and half goes toward the diocesan materials, sending adult lead- emphasize the role of civil society and mediating Education and Formation En- WASHINGTON (CNS) – As the nation remembers dowments. The endowment institutions such as unions in pursuing the common the five-year anniversaries of Hurricane Katrina, which good. funds are returned to parishes slammed into the Gulf Coast Aug. 29, and Hurricane Rita, in the form of grants to help To read the complete statement, “A New ‘Social which made landfall in Texas and Louisiana Sept. 24, Cath- Contract’ for Today’s ‘New Things,’” visit www. develop education program olic Charities USA outlined the broad extent of its outreach across all ages. Did usccb.org. in a new report “Katrina & Rita: Five Years Later.” The endowments fund par- The report notes that the national organization raised You ish and school initiatives, pro- National Catechetical Sunday – $163 million for hurricane relief. viding assistance to religious Sept. 19 In the five years since Katrina, Catholic Charities New education personnel, tuition Know Orleans alone distributed $55 million in direct financial as- ? assistance grants and continu- This year, Catechetical Sunday, Sept. 19, will fo- sistance to those in need, provided 335,000 nights of shel- ing education opportunities cus on the theme, “Matrimony: Sacrament of En- ter, gutted and rebuilt 3,200 homes, distributed 250 million for Catholic school teachers. More than 30,000 children are being during Love.” Those who have been designated by pounds of food and provided counseling for 900,000 peo- The Catholic Education educated about the faith in Catholic the community to serve as catechists will be called ple. Collection is the primary schools and parish religious education forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Since Katrina, the organization has increased its efforts source for bolstering the en- programs throughout the Diocese of Erie. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity to reflect on preparing for future disasters. dowments. upon the role that each person plays, by virtue of Within the past year, the Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a wit- ness to the Gospel.

Use of new Roman Missal to begin in U.S. at Advent 2011 By Nancy Frazier O’Brien translation of the missal, but fi- Catholic News Service nal editing by Vatican officials was continuing at that time. WASHINGTON — Cath- In a decree of proclamation olics in the United States will sent to the U.S. bishops Aug. begin using the long-awaited 20, Cardinal George said, English translation of the “The use of the third edition Roman Missal on the first of the Roman Missal enters Sunday of Advent in 2011, into use in the dioceses of the Cardinal Francis George of United States of America as Chicago said Aug. 20. of the first Sunday of Advent, The cardinal’s announce- Nov. 27, 2011. From that date ment as president of the forward, no other edition of U.S. Conference of Catholic the Roman Missal may be used Bishops marks the formal in the dioceses of the United beginning of a more than States of America.” 15-month period of educa- He added that the U.S. tion and training leading to “can now the first use of the “third typ- move forward and continue ical edition” of the Roman with our important catecheti- Missal at English-language cal efforts as we prepare the Masses in the United States text for publication.” on Nov. 27, 2011. The changes to be imple- The missal, announced by mented in late 2011 include Pope John Paul II in 2000 new responses by the people in and first published in Latin about a dozen sections of the in 2002, has undergone a Mass, although changes in the lengthy and rigorous transla- words used by the celebrant tion process through the In- are much more extensive. ternational Commission on At several points during the English in the Liturgy, fol- Mass, for example, when the lowed by sometimes heated celebrant says, “The Lord be discussions over particular with you,” the people will re- wording at USCCB general spond, in a more faithful trans- assemblies during much of lation of the original Latin, the past decade. “And with your spirit.” The USCCB said April The current response, “And 30 that the Vatican has given also with you,” was “not its “recognitio,” or confir- mation, of the new English See MISSAL, page 2 from Catholic News Service By the Way... Ken and Marge Worley of All Saints IN THE U.S. “Voices — Chant From Avignon,” is sched- Parish in Waterford recently completed uled to be released Nov. 8. The Benedictines’ their goal of visiting every parish and mis- The Food and Drug Administra- CD, according to Decca, will feature “the sion church in the Diocese of Erie. The tion’s decision to approve a drug la- most ancient form of Gregorian chant ... journey began in 2004 shortly after Ken beled as an emergency contracep- the first music ever to be written down.” The tive is a “dangerous step toward erasing any nuns sing this form of chant eight times a day went through the RCIA program. He meaningful distinction between contraception during the liturgy of the hours. made the comment that it would be inter- and abortion,” said the U.S. bishops’ pro-life esting to go to Mass at every church in the spokeswoman. Deirdre McQuade, assistant AROUND THE WORLD 13-county diocese. Little did he know it director for policy and communications in the would evolve into a seven-year trek across U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activi- The United States has a duty to northwestern Pennsylvania. ties, made the comment in reaction to an Aug. leave behind peace, not chaos, when The Worleys’ final stop was at St. Thom- Jason Koshinskie 13 announcement by the FDA that it had ap- troops are finally withdrawn from Iraq, as the Apostle Parish in Corry on July 25 proved the drug ulipristal, which is being mar- said several Iraqi church leaders. “We desire, with their friend, Father Tom Brown. keted under the brand name ellaOne or ella. we ask and we scream for peace and secu- Members of the Missionaries of Charity re- “We’ve been to some absolutely gorgeous churches and Available only by prescription, the drug is said rity,” Chaldean Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon lease balloons following an Aug. 26 Mass in we’ve met some wonderful people,” Marge said in 2007 when to prevent pregnancy five days after sex — two Warduni of Baghdad said in an interview celebration of the 100th anniversary of the the couple was mid-way through their journey. days later than the morning-after pill known with Vatican Radio Aug. 19. U.S. combat birth of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta outside The next meeting of the St. Mark’s Seminary Auxiliary is as Plan B, which is sold over-the-counter to troops are scheduled to leave Iraq at the end the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Tuesday, Sept. 14. The evening begins with Mass at 7 p.m. in women 17 and older. The drug, manufactured of August, formally ending Operation Iraqi in Washington. the St. Mark Center Chapel, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie, by a French pharmaceutical company, is cur- Freedom. About 50,000 U.S. troops will re- The founder of the Missionaries of Charity followed by a brief meeting and refreshments. Their purpose rently available in 22 European countries. main in Iraq until the end of 2011 to contin- died in 1997 and was beatifi ed by Pope John is to support our seminarians, with the main event being their ue training and assisting Iraqi security forces. Paul II in 2003. annual card party. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo praised a Bishop Warduni said war does nothing but “We are looking to increase membership this year,” says federal judge’s recent ruling that tempo- destroy everything. “There are no jobs, there Theresa Ignaczak, who is handling publicity for the organiza- rarily stopped federal funding for embryonic are car bombs, kamikaze attacks and other Cardinal Telesphore Toppo of Ranchi a lamp, and he lit a candle to mark the beginning of tion. “It is not a big commitment at all,” she says. stem-cell research, but the U.S. Department acts of violence. If foreign troops leave, they In addition to the card party, members offer their support of Justice said it would appeal the decision. have a duty to leave peace and security be- the centenary celebrations. Dozens of Mis- The cardinal, who heads the Archdiocese of hind them,” he said. sionaries of Charity novices gathered around through prayer, cards and the occasional baked treat. St. Galveston-Houston and chairs the U.S. bish- the tomb and sang “Happy Birthday.” Mark’s Seminary recently welcomed five freshmen along with ops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called PEOPLE OF FAITH 15 returning seminarians. the Aug. 23 decision by Chief Judge Royce When Bishop Joseph McFadden en- “Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art,” Lamberth of U.S. District Court for the Dis- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta is “an tered St. Patrick Cathedral Aug. 18, he an exhibit of nearly 200 objects that illuminate 2,000 years of trict of Columbia “a victory for common exemplary model of Christian virtue” also entered the hearts of the people Catholic art, history and culture, will arrive in Pittsburgh this sense and sound medical ethics. It also vin- who showed the world that an authentic love of the Diocese of Harrisburg and asked for fall. The Senator John Heinz History Center will host the exhi- dicates the bishops’ reading” of the Dickey- for others opens the door to knowing and their prayers. “I ask you to pray for me that bition beginning Oct. 2. Wicker amendment, approved by Congress being with God, Pope Benedict XVI said. I may be a For exhibit and ticketing information, visit www.vaticans- since 1996, which prevents federal funding Marking the 100th anniversary of her birth, good shep- plendors.com or www.heinzhistorycenter.org. of research in which human embryos are the pope sent a message to Sister Mary Pre- herd after Although previously hosted at the Western Reserve Histori- harmed or destroyed, Cardinal DiNardo said ma, the superior general of the Missionaries the heart of cal Society in Cleveland in 2008, this exhibit will also feature in an Aug. 25 statement. of Charity, the congregation Mother Teresa Jesus. Pray about 50 artifacts unique to the Diocese of Pittsburgh. founded in 1950. The Vatican released the that together Cardinal ’s feast will be celebrated on Decca Records, the label that message Aug. 26 after it was read in Cal- we may be October 9, the date of his conversion in 1845, Pope Benedict helped to make Bing Crosby and The cutta, India, at the end of a special Mass good builders XVI will declare later this month. Who top pop acts, has turned its attention commemorating the 100th anniversary of of the king- The announcement of the feast day forms part of the Pope’s dom of God to a convent of cloistered nuns in France for Mother Teresa’s birth. In Calcutta, most of Bishop Joseph McFadden declaration of beatification, according to the Catholic Herald of what may be the next big thing: Gregorian the Missionaries of Charity nuns gave up here in Har- London, which has been published as part of the Magnificat chant. In July, Decca announced the signing their regular seats in the motherhouse chapel risburg,” the booklet for the papal visit. of the sisters from Abbaye de Notre-Dame de to accommodate hundreds of pilgrims and bishop said in his homily during the Mass to install him as the diocese’s 10th bishop. Bish- l’Annonciation — the Abbey of Our Lady of volunteers who arrived for the early morning the Annunciation — a Benedictine convent Mass. After the Mass, the bishops, priests, op McFadden had been an auxiliary bishop in Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshin- from a remote region of France near Avignon, nuns and visitors processed to Mother Tere- the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the past [email protected] or 814.824.1171. to a recording contract. The nuns’ first CD, sa’s ground-floor tomb. Sister Prema handed six years.

Use of new Roman Missal to begin in U.S. at Advent 2011 CLOCK REPAIR MISSAL, from page 1 Burdie’s Clock Shop meant as ‘you too’ or something distinction that the new language Preparing for the 3rd edition 238 South Main St. like ‘back at you,’” said Father will highlight, he said. Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 Richard Hilgartner, associate di- “The order and structure of of the Roman Missal in the rector of the USCCB Secretariat the Mass will not change at all,” (814) 398-8263 of Divine Worship. Rather it is he added, but Catholics will see Diocese of Erie “We Make House Calls” “an invocation to the priest as he some new texts for prayers, new Resources approved for usage in the Diocese of Erie are celebrates the Mass, a reminder observances for saints added to available at www.ErieRCD.org. that he is not acting on his own, the church calendar in recent These resources have been prepared by the U.S. Confer- but in the person of Christ” — a decades and such additions as a ence of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the University of Notre 60 Years of Excellence Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy and the Federated Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC). For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, sample texts and general and parish resources, visit www.usccb.org/ro- Since 1950 manmissal.

Mass in thanksgiving for the gift Benedict XVI has placed his own of human life and an extended personal stamp on the liturgical vigil for Pentecost, similar to the changes by adding two new op- All your collision needs. Easter Vigil. tions for the dismissal prayer at Special Wash & Wax...$50 The USCCB has prepared the end of Mass, emphasizing 453-6185 a parish implementation guide the “connection between the that includes a detailed time- Mass and living the Christian line, bulletin inserts, suggestions life.” for homilies and adult educa- In place of the current “The tion classes on the liturgy and a Mass is ended, go in peace,” Dave Ras Amy Ras Carol Ras Jim Winarski wide variety of other resources. celebrants will be able to choose owner office office mgr. Audio, visual and print resources from four options, including the for priests, liturgical musicians pope’s suggestions — “Go and The new English translation of the Roman Missal is seen in Rome. and laypeople also are available announce the Gospel of the The translation more precisely adheres to the Latin edition promul- now or in the works. Lord” and “Go in peace, glorify- You are Invited! gated by Pope John Paul II in 2002. It took eight years to produce. Father Hilgartner said Pope ing the Lord by your life.” ewtn’s family celebration FaithLife Member of the Catholic Press Association. The Life and Legacy of Mother Angelica • Canton, Ohio The offi cial news bulletin of the Published bi-weekly. Owned and operated Catholic Diocese of Erie by the Bishop of Erie. Canton Civic Center • October 9 & 10, 2010 Subscription $10/year. Volume 6, Issue 15 For more information, call (814) 824-1161.

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Saturday and Sunday ErieE Irish Festival September 11 & 12 Parish Picnic Fri., September 17th (5-10:30 pm) Our Lady of Peace Parish invites all members of the greater th Erie community to join us for our Parish Picnic. Sat., September 18 (11:30 am-10:30 pm) 2401 W. 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506 Sun., September 19th (10:30 am-6 pm) Saturday beginning at 6:00 p.m. Rainbow Gardens at Waldameer Park Join us for a special Memorial to 9/11 The service will be followed by a bonfire, corn roast & s’mores Plenty of continuous live Celtic entertainment, Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. dance, food, bakery and family fun! ● Small games of chance ● Playground Dedication ● Car Cruise In Adult daily admission: ● Games for children ● Cornhole tournament ● Bingo $4 including donation of canned/dry goods to ● Dunk the /Priests The event is FREE — no tickets required. help support St. Patrick’s Food Bank; www.ewtn.com $5 without donation; children under1 6 are free! Free Entertainment by Kristen & the Cosmonauts 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Check EWTN’s website at for details or call 205-271-2989. www.ErieIrishFestival.com / 814-454-8085 For more information go to www.olp.org People in the News Cardinal Newman seen not just as scholar, but also man of deep holiness NEWMAN, from page 1 nal in 1863. “Since I have been a Bishop Trautman to be honored by side the Diocese of Erie at An- Catholic, I seem to myself to have gelicum University in Rome. For had nothing but failure, person- Boy Scouts Sept. 16 two years, Father Rouch, vicar ally.” Bishop Donald Trautman will be hon- of education for the Diocese of But he always persevered in ored with the Distinguished Citizen of the Erie, was living, breathing, think- his faith. In 1864, he published Year Award by the French Creek Council ing and praying with Cardinal “Apologia Pro Vita Sua,” defend- of the Boy Scouts of America during a din- Newman. While poring over the ing his decision to join the Catho- ner Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Bel-Aire Clar- writings of this looming church lic Church. It is considered one ion Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W. figure, he found something else. of the great spiritual autobiog- Eighth St. in Erie. “I found myself very edified raphies of Christian history. His This event is open to the public. For tick- by this man on a spiritual level writings on education influenced ets, call 814.868.5571. and on a human level,” Father a generation of U.S. educators, With a theme of “Celebrating the Ad- Rouch said. “ and Newman campus ministry venture, Continuing the Journey,” the Boy So, both intellectually and centers at colleges nationwide are Scouts of America is celebrating 100 years Bishop Donald Trautman theologically, he entered the named for him. of Scouting this year. For more informa- Newman world. But once he got He was named a cardinal in tion on the centennial, visit www.scouting.org. there, he said he found a lot on 1879. He died Aug. 11, 1890, at the human, spiritual and ecclesial age 89. level with which he had not been Speaking to five candidates familiar. for the priesthood at this year’s “I started with a practical mo- ordination Mass, Bishop Donald tive on an intellectual, scholarly Trautman mentioned in his hom- Briefl y level and left with a real apprecia- ily that on his deathbed, Cardinal tion for the man, for his spiritual Newman asked to have the life of greatness and holiness,” Father St. John Vianney, the patron saint Erie Irish Festival Sept. 17-19 Rouch said. of parish priests, read to him. ERIE – The Erie Irish Festival, presented But what is it about Cardinal Father Rouch described Car- by St. Patrick Parish in Erie, marks the half- Newman that makes him a holy dinal Newman as a man of deep way point to St. Patrick’s Day. This year’s man? prayer and Christian virtue who festival will be held Sept. 17-19 at Rainbow Father Rouch points to a re- made good friends, although he Gardens. cent quote from Pope Benedict was temperamentally rather shy The three-day festival brings together Irish XVI in which he said, “In New- and reserved. Not comfortable musicians from around the country, the award man we find a great man because A painting of St. Philip Neri adorns the retable in St. Philip’s Chapel with being the center of attention, winning Rince na tier na School of Irish dance, Irish of personal holiness and theolog- of the Birmingham Oratory in Birmingham, England. Cardinal John he wasn’t a grand-stander. But vendors and more. ical enlightenment.” Henry Newman, who will beatifi ed in Birmingham Sept. 19, brought when people got to know him, Adult daily admission is $4 when you bring canned/dry goods “This man was personally de- the Oratory of St. Philip Neri to England in the mid- 1800s. Father Rouch said, they saw his to help support St. Patrick’s Food Bank. Admission is $5 without voted to Christ from about the depth. cannded/dry goods. Children under 16 are admitted free. age of 14 on,” Father Rouch said. “He was a man of God and a Festival hours are: “It was clear to him that his life recounted his story in remarks at sity” — ended in failure. man of prayer, and his intellect Friday, Sept. 17 from 5-10:30 p.m. was for God, with God, by God. the opening Mass. Though the Asked to direct a new English was remarkable in the way he was Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. He realized very early on that he Vatican confirmed his healing translation of the Bible, he was able to see what was going on in Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. would be a celibate for God and as miraculous last year, he em- dropped from the project in favor the church,” he said. “He could Visit www.erieirishfestival.com for more information. it was all about what is the truth phasized that the Christian life is of bishops from the United States. see the history of the church and in Christ.” more than miracles. Attempts to create a magazine for see what the problems of the About 120 of the world’s fore- “True religion has a beautiful educated Catholic laity led to con- church of his day were. And he Sisters of St. Joseph to host appreciation most Newman scholars came to- side and a severe side,” flicts with British bishops, forcing wasn’t afraid to name them. He event in Ridgway Sept. 26 gether Aug. 5-7 at the Newman Sullivan said, and while we all him to resign in disgrace. Plans to didn’t do it with anger or malice, Association of America’s annual would prefer to deepen our faith create an oratory at Oxford were but he did it with a lot of cour- RIDGWAY – TheSisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Penn- conference in Pittsburgh. This without painful trials or mo- dashed. age.” sylvania are in the midst of a year-long celebration of the con- year’s program, hosted by Pitts- ments of self-denial, “we cannot “O how forlorn and dreary has gregation’s 150th anniversary of service to the Diocese of Erie. burgh’s National Institute for enjoy the beautiful side without been my course since I have been Catholic News Service contributed Expressing gratitude to those the sisters have ministered with and Newman Studies, sought to cel- passing through what is severe.” a Catholic!” he wrote in his jour- to this report. to is a key element of the celebration. ebrate another facet of Cardinal Cardinal Newman knew se- The sisters will visit and reconnect with people living in various Newman’s legacy: In September, verity well, Deacon Sullivan areas of the diocese by hosting appreciation events at locations he will be beatified in Birming- said. Born in 1801 in England that include Elk Crawford, McKean, Jefferson and Mercer coun- ham, England, where he began and raised an Anglican, the Eng- ties. his famous oratory and where he lishman is an example of humil- The first of the appreciation events will be held at St. Leo Par- died in 1890. ity and perseverance in the face ish in Ridgway on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. The agenda includes The diversity of Cardinal of challenge. welcome remarks and prayer, a performance by the Concert Choir Newman’s intellectual legacy As an Anglican priest and of Elk County, a non-profit, self supporting organization in its -—his apologetics, his theologi- Oxford professor, John Newman 10th season, and a reception. The event is open to the public; no cal reflections on the role of laity was drawn to Catholicism even registration is required. and the development of doctrine, as he sought to resolve conflicts his view of the mission of the within the Anglican tradition. Catholic Charismatic Conference Catholic university, the signifi- Eventually, his Oxford Move- cance of his spiritual novels and ment — which he founded to Oct. 1-2 poetry — was reflected in the bring the Anglican Church back ERIE – Word of Life Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center conference program. to its Catholic roots — led him will hold its annual Catholic Charismatic Conference Oct. 1-2 at At the conference, perhaps the to become a Catholic in 1845. He St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. greatest example of the challenge was ordained a Catholic priest Father William Kiel, pastor of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish of holiness came from Deacon two years later. in Indiana, Pa., will present on the theme, “Healing in the Power Jack Sullivan of the Archdiocese But in anti-Catholic England, of the Holy Spirit.” of Boston. the idea of such a well-known The conference begins Friday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. and ends with His inexplicable recovery from theologian becoming a Catholic a healing service at 9 p.m. The schedule for Saturday, Oct. 2 be- a crippling spinal condition after was beyond a scandal. gins with 9 a.m. Mass and includes praise, worship and talks by he prayed for Cardinal Newman’s For the next 20 years, his life Father Kiel. intercession was accepted as the was marked by obscurity, disap- For more information or to register, contact Word of Life Cen- miracle needed for the church- pointment and turmoil. A few ter at 814.824.1286. man’s beatification. In general, a ill-chosen words against an anti- second miracle confirmed by the Catholic zealot led to a libel suit, church is needed for canoniza- which then-Father Newman lost, 16th annual rosary march Oct. 10 tion. narrowly avoiding prison. Efforts The 16th annual rosary march, sponsored by the Erie Diocese’s Deacon Sullivan, whose spi- to create a university in Ireland World Apostolate of Fatima, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10. nal cord had at one time been — during which he wrote his All are invited to gather at St. Peter Cathedral, West Tenth and crushed to the diameter of a pea, classic “The Idea of a Univer- Sassafras in Erie, at 2 p.m. to begin a walk through downtown. The rosary procession will extend through the downtown area STUMP GRINDING before returning to the cathedral. For those unable to participate by Ken Eaton in the march, the rosary will also be prayed in the cathedral. Back yards - tight spots - No problem The guest homilist is Father Raymond Gramata, pastor of St. Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and Agatha Parish in Meadville. small trees removed, Prompt service Ken (814) 474-2195 or (814) 397-0384 LICENSE PA 056587

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St. Mark’s welcomes new seminarians PITTSBURGH — Father hosted the St. Skip Davis, pastor of the Catho- Louis Cardinals lic Community of Titusville, was at PNC Park in just trying to supplement his hom- Pittsburgh. ily with a little organ music to the Since Father tune of “Take Me Out to the Ball- Davis is also game.” He didn’t know it would pastor of St. lead to an appearance at a Major Walburga and League ballpark. Immaculate His message earlier this sum- Conception par- mer focused on how people tend ishes, the event to concentrate on errors instead was promoted as Titusville Day field. of just being in the game. When at PNC Park, as well as a fund- Pictured left to right are mem- he asked for some assistance raiser for the parishes, which got bers of the Catholic Community from the organ and choir, the en- to keep a portion of the proceeds of Titusville choir: (front row) tire congregation started to sing from any tickets they sold. Betty Green, Kathy Wescoat, along. Approximately 60 people from Alice Madden, Debbie Ed- The Sunday Mass at St. Titus Titusville filled two buses to make wards, Gloria Taylor, Edith Church in Titusville is televised on the road trip for the game. Olson, Kathy Perkins, (back GBS Cable and streamed live on Dressed in light blue polo row) Allison Molli Mattis, Na- ZoomInternet.com. A member of shirts, 20 choir members lined thanial Licht, Doug Jones, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ front office up behind home plate to sing the Jake Stumpf, Mike Kauff man, ERIE – St. Mark Seminary in Kulczyk (Batavia, N.Y., Diocese Disciple, Grove City). staff happened to see that particu- “Star Spangled Banner.” Bill Adelman, Jeff Mattis, Carl Erie welcomed five new fresh- of Buffalo), Dominick Sisinni On Aug. 23, 15 returning sem- lar Mass. The next day, the choir "That's about the coolest thing Olson, Bill Stumpf, Loretto men Aug. 22. (Our Lady of Peace, Erie), Ian inarians joined them to begin the was invited to sing the national I've ever done," said singer Mike Parres, Katie Jones and Mary Pictured left to right are: Andy McElrath (St. Joseph, Sharon) academic year. anthem Aug. 25 when the Pirates Kauffman, as he walked off the Ellen Stumpf. Boyd (St. James, Erie), Aaron and Mark Jaskowak (Beloved

Diocese honors married couples at anniversary celebrations Deacon honored with stoles at George Junior GROVE CITY — Deacon The Erie Diocese’s Family Life Office Rick Rueberger has made quite sponsored the annual anniversary celebra- an impression since he was re- tion for couples celebrating their 25th, 50th cently assigned as chaplain at or 60th wedding anniversaries in 2010 on George Junior Republic. Deacon Aug. 8 at St. George Parish in Erie and Rueberger, who was ordained a Aug. 15 at Ss. Cosmas and Damian Parish permanent deacon in May, has in Punxsutawney. Bishop Donald Traut- dedicated his time to the youth in man presided at both Masses. the special needs unit and making Anniversary couples were also pre- his presence known at the change sented with scrolls honoring their years of classes and dismissal. together. As a token of appreciation for Ninety-two couples attended at St. his service, the George Junior George, with 66 celebrating 50 years of Republic Program Department marriage or more; twenty-six couples cel- purchased a gift of four stoles, ebrated 25 years. official symbols of the deacon’s Forty-one couples attended at Ss. Cos- office. The program staff, rep- mas and Damian, with 29 couples cel- resented by four GJR youth, ebrating 50 years of marriage or more; surprised Deacon Rueberger by twelve couples celebrated 25 years. presenting him with the gift fol- pendent and adjudicated youth. (pictured left to right) Nizeare Ju- Anthony and Frances Majba from Holy lowing his first chapel service. Presenting a set of deacon bilee, Jose Torres, Robert Scott Trinity Parish in Erie were the couple that “Every time I wear these stoles stoles to Deacon Rueberger are and David Oyola. has been married the longest, at 72 years. I will be praying for you as well Michael and Helen Huzinec from Our as everyone else at George Junior Lady of Peace Parish in Erie celebrated 71 Republic,” Deacon Rueberber years of marriage. said. Other milestones included two couples Located in Grove City, George Serving the Best celebrating 70 years, one couple with 68 Anthony and Frances Majba, who have been married for Junior Republic is a non-profit years, two couple with 64 years and two 72 years, led the recessional during the Aug. 8 anniversary charity that serves as a residential Babyback Ribs, with 62 years. celebration at St. George in Erie. treatment facility for court de- Certified Angus Beef Steaks & Premium Seafood in the East St. Luke participates in Corn Festival Private Rooms Available for Baptisms, Holy Communions YOUNGSVILLE – The float, “Children of God,” entered by St. and Special Occasions Luke Parish in Youngsville in the 814-333-2000 borough’s annual Corn Festival Open daily 11am to 11pm Aug. 20-22, tied for third place in 11142 Highline Drive Open Sunday 9:30 am the church division. Perry Highway for Brunch Pictured are Timber Bower, Meadville, PA 16335 Reservations Accepted Cindy Nuhfer and Rich Gruber. Father John Neff , pastor of St. Luke, hoists the trophy he won for best motorcycle in the street category of the motorcycle show.

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