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www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE May 14, 2006 ConfirmationConfirmation ScheduleSchedule St. Luke Parish, Erie – Monday, May 15 at 7 Sisters of Mercy call for immigration reform p.m. By Jason Koshinskie for passage of an immigra- FaithLife editor tion policy that allows a St. Francis Xavier Parish, McKean – pathway to lawful perma- Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Confirmation ERIE – Calling for nent residence and citizen- classes include Our Lady of the Lake, ship, meets immigrants’ Edinboro; St. Anthony, Cambridge Springs; humane reform of the U.S. immigration system, the basic needs and encourages St. Francis Xavier, McKean; and St. Teresa, family unity and reunifica- Union City. Erie Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy of tion. St. Peter Cathedral, Erie – Wednesday, May the Americas pledged their Sister Bernadette Bell, 17 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include All support by declaring May 4 president of the Erie com- Saints, Erie/Waterford; Immaculate Heart of as a day of prayer and fast- munity, joined the presi- Mary, Mercer; Mount Calvary, Erie; and St. ing for compassionate dents of 24 other regional Boniface, Erie. immigration reform. communities on Capitol The sisters hosted a day Hill in Washington May 4 St. Jude Parish, Erie – Thursday, May 18 at 7 of prayer in the mother- for a day of lobbying for p.m. house’s chapel, 444 East immigration reform legisla- Grandview Boulevard, tion. Holy Rosary Parish, Johnsonburg – Friday, beginning with a morning The lobbying group May 19 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes Mass, followed by exposi- delivered letters to senators include St. Anne, Wilcox, and Holy Rosary, tion of the Blessed calling for “humane Johnsonburg. Sacrament throughout the reform” of the U.S. immi- day and a closing prayer gration system “to respect St. Leo Magnus Parish, Ridgway – Saturday, service in the afternoon. the rights of all persons May 20 at 10:30 a.m. At a news conference while responding to values April 28 to announce the of family unity and com- The Erie Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy declared May 4 as a day of prayer St. Elizabeth Parish, Smethport – Saturday, day of fasting and prayer, munity life.” and fasting for compassionate immigration reform at a news conference April 28 at the May 20 at 5 p.m. Confirmation classes Sister Lisa Mary The sisters were joined Mercy Motherhouse in Erie. Seated from left are Mercy Sisters Malou Serrano, a member include St. Bibiana, Galeton; St. Elizabeth, McCartney, vice president by representatives of the of the Erie community’s justice committee, and Lisa Mary McCartney, vice president of Smethport; St. Gabriel, Port Allegany; St. of Erie community, said the U.S. Conference of the Regional Community of Erie. Standing in support of the sisters’ statement are: Msgr. Joseph, Mt. Jewett; St. Raphael, Eldred; and Gospels and the heritage of Catholic Bishops; Network, Robert Smith, vicar general of the Erie Diocese; Mario Medina and Claudia O’Connor, St. Theresa, Shinglehouse. the Mercy Sisters compels a national social justice lob- Erie Hispanic American Council; Sister Mary Pierre Dembinski, justice committee; Jean them to help those who are bying group; the Catholic Keck, Catholic Charities Justice and Peace Office; and Mercy Sister Mary Ann Bader, Sacred Heart Parish, St. Marys – Sunday, forced to move from their Alliance for the Common Mercyhurst Preparatory School. May 21 at 1 p.m. homelands and seek eco- Good; and the Catholic nomic and physical survival Legal Immigration Queen of the World Parish, St. Marys – elsewhere. Network. been widely criticized by Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m. Confirmation class- “In our spirit of wel- Their lobbying efforts Catholic organizations as To contact your lawmakers about compassionate immigration es include St. Mary, St. Marys, and Queen of come and hospitality, we came as the Senate works to unnecessarily harsh. reform, e-mail Senators Rick Santorum and Arlen Specter by the World, St. Marys. have always ministered to craft an immigration reform The women religious visiting www.ussenate.com. immigrant persons and to bill that addresses a wide and other church represen- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Erie – those most vulnerable,” range of concerns, from tatives were pushing for leg- Call, write of fax them at: Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Sister McCartney said. cracking down on illegal islation that includes a path Mercy Sister Malou border crossing to debating to legalization, a guest Sen. Arlen Specter Sen. Rick Santorum Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale – Serrano, a member of the whether to offer people worker program and dra- 711 Hart Building 511 Dirksen Senate Office Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Confirmation community’s justice com- already in the country ille- matic changes in how appli- Washington, DC 20510 Building classes include Christ the King, Houtzdale; mittee, urged citizens to gally a chance to regularize cations for legal immigra- Phone: 202.224.4254 Washington, DC 20510 Holy Trinity, Ramey; Immaculate contact U.S. Sens. Arlen their status. A bill passed by tion are handled, among Fax: 202.228.1229 Phone: 202.224.6324 Conception, Osceola Mills; St. Agnes, Specter and Rick Santorum, the House in December other provisions. Erie office phone: 453.3010 Erie office phone: 454.7114 Morrisdale; St. Basil the Great, Coalport; and both Republicans from addresses enforcement Catholic News Service con- Erie office fax: 455.9925 Erie office fax: 459.2096 St. Mary, Frenchville. Pennsylvania, to advocate almost exclusively and has tributed to this report. St. Thomas Parish, Corry – Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Elizabeth, Corry, and St. Thomas, Corry. New church dedicated for Beloved Disciple, Grove City St. Gregory Parish, North East – Thursday, By Jason Koshinskie celebrated Mass and dedicated May 25 at 7 p.m. FaithLife editor the new Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City April Beloved Disciple Parish, Grove City – GROVE CITY – When 29. Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Msgr. Edward Zeitler came The church, located at 1305 to the Church of the Route 208 between Grove City Good Shepherd Parish, West Middlesex – Beloved Disciple in 1997, and I-79, features a large gath- Saturday, May 27 at 6 p.m. Confirmation there were three things he ering space, a special area for classes include Good Shepherd, West noted that the parish want- the choir near the altar, a large Middlesex, and St. Bartholomew, Sharpsville. ed. reconciliation room and On the wish list were a expanded sacristy. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Bradford – youth minister, air condi- “The church now seats 450, Sunday, May 28 at 1 p.m. Confirmation class- tioning and handicap acces- almost double that of the old es include Our Mother of Perpetual Help, sibility. church, so that’s a big improve- Lewis Run; St. Bernard of Clairvaux, “The first two things we ment,” Msgr. Zeitler said. Bradford; and St. Francis of Assisi, Bradford. took care of right away,” It is also less than two miles Msgr. Zeitler said. “The big from the old church at 321 N. challenge was making the Broad St., which will still Church Calendar church handicap accessi- make it easy to find for travel- Events of the local, American and universal church ble.” ers who visit the Grove City The third wish came in Outlets. Baccalaureate Mass and graduation at the form of a new, modern “We’ve become the home Photo by Jay Adams church that is unique in that parish of Grove City College,” Bishop Donald Trautman blesses the baptismal font during the dedication ceremony Mercyhurst College – Sunday, May 21 it has no steps. Msgr. Zeitler said. “The stu- April 29 at the new Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City. Ascension Thursday — May 25 “We had a very beautiful dents have become very (Holy Day of Obligation) church and even I in my involved in parish life, especial- next phases of expansion as diocesan Capital Campaign its summer festival,” said nine years have grown quite ly religious education. We soon as we reasonably can,” that called for any amount a Peter Gavis, grand knight “When he had said this, as fond of it, but it didn’t meet hope to accommodate them Msgr. Zeitler said. parish reached over it’s goal of Council 3685. “We had they were looking on, he our needs anymore,” Msgr. because they do make a big Until then, those offices to stay within the parish. the idea that if the church was lifted up, and a cloud Zeitler said. “The response contribution to the parish.” and parish programs will be “Our people really got ever needed to expand or took him from their to this project has been very The church and worship housed at the North Broad behind that,” Msgr. Zeitler build, that it would be sight.While they were look- positive. Our parish has space are the first parts of the Street complex. said. available.” ing intently at the sky as he been excited for quite a parish to relocate. Plans call Cost for the church and The property was offered At the request of was going, suddenly two while. We are very proud for new offices, a religious edu- building projects is $2.2 mil- by the Knights of Columbus Council 3685, the property men dressed in white gar- and pleased with our new cation complex and social hall lion. Much of the funds used Council No. 3685. was donated to the parish ments stood beside them. church.” to follow. for the new church’s con- “We had this parcel of by the Knights of They said, ‘Men of Galilee, Bishop Donald Trautman “We’ll be discussing our struction came from the land that the church used for Columbus home court. why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heav- Clergy appointments en.’” Acts 1: 9-11 Barron, Pino Memorial Day – Monday, May 29 The Most Rev. Donald W. ordained Trautman, STD, SSL, Bishop Erie Diocesan Cemeteries invites the public to of Erie, announces the follow- transitional attend the annual Memorial Day Mass celebrated ing clergy appointments: by Bishop Donald W. Trautman at 11 a.m. May 29 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 5711 West Lake Msgr. Bruce R. Allison, reappointed as pastor of deacons Road, Erie. For more information, visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Erie, for a term Two seminarians have www.ErieDC.org. of six years ending June 30, 2012. taken another step toward priesthood for the Erie Father Henry C. Andre, reappointed as pastor of Diocese. St. Columbkille Parish, Stoneboro, for a term of six Bill Barron and Justin Pino years ending June 30, 2012. were ordained into the order of the diaconate by Bishop Msgr. William E. Biebel, reappointed as pastor Donald Trautman on April 29 of St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, for a term of six years Newly ordained deacons Bill Barron, left, and Justin during a Mass at the St. Mark Pino. ending June 30, 2012. Seminary chapel. As transi- tional deacons, Barron and St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore and is assigned to St. Father Samuel G. Bungo, reappointed as pastor Pino will finish their final George Parish in Erie. His home parish is St. Basil the of St. Mary the Assumption Parish, Frenchville; year of major seminary before Great in Coalport. St. Severin Parish, Drifting; and Ss. Peter and Paul ordination to the priesthood Deacon Barron is studying at St. Vincent Seminary Mission, Grassflat, known collectively as the in 2007. in Latrobe and is assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Oil Northern Moshannon Cluster, for a term of six Deacon Pino is studying at City. His home parish is St. Andrew in Erie. years ending June 30, 2012. NEWS BRIEFS By the Way...

Poll: Americans more pro-life but still don’t grasp how far Roe goes Happy Mother’s Day to all WASHINGTON (CNS) — the moms in the diocese! Thirty-three years after Roe v. Stances on Abortion An exhibit of artist-in-resi- Wade, most Americans still do dence Brother Thomas not understand the 1973 U.S. adults who say these statements reflect their position on abortion Bezanson’s porcelain ceramics Supreme Court decision that will be on display at the legalized abortion in nearly all Abortion should be legal Abortion should be legal for any 41% TOTAL PRO-CHOICE monastery through May 21 as circumstances, according to in cases of rape, incest 22% 21% reason, but not after fi rst three poll results released April 25 in or to save mother’s months of pregnancy part of the 150th anniversary cel- Washington. Although 65 per- life ebration of the Benedictine cent of respondents to a recent Sisters of Erie. Brother Thomas, Jason Koshinskie survey said they were very Abortion should be legal for a world-renowned potter, has 8% any reason, but not after familiar or somewhat familiar Abortion should fi rst six months of pregnancy been artist-in-residence at Mount St. Benedict with Roe v. Wade, only 29 per- be legal only in 16% Monastery since 1985. cent were able to select the saving mother’s life Abortions should be allowed at Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) will take place most accurate description of 12% any time of woman’s pregnancy,

54% TOTAL PRO-LIFE 54% TOTAL from June 19-23 at Camp Notre Dame. This five-day the decision from among four for any reason options, said Karen Smith of Abortions should be 16% 5% experience is designed to form and equip young people the polling company at a prohibited in all circumstances Don’t know/refused to become outstanding Christian youth leaders and disci- Washington press conference. ples in their school, parish and in the larger community. Based on April 2006 national survey of 1,000 adults with a sampling error of +/- 3.1 percent Source: Real Women’s Voices coalition Most respondents — a total of ©2006 CNS CLI is open to youth who will be attending 10th grade in 50 percent — chose an incor- the fall of 2006 through those who are 2006 graduates. rect description, saying Roe made abortion legal only in the first trimester (18 percent), only in limited circumstances (17 percent) or For more information, contact Linda Lecce at the only in the first and second trimester (15 percent). Another 15 percent said they did not know, while 1 percent each said the correct description of Roe was “other” or “all of the above,” 3 percent said “none of the above” and 2 percent refused to answer. The margin diocesan Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries at of error for the national poll, conducted by telephone April 13-14 among 1,000 adult Americans, was plus or minus 3.1 percent. 814.824.1218 or e-mail [email protected]. To fill out a CLI application, visit www.ErieRCD.org/youth.asp. The Knights of Columbus have printed 10 million post cards in a joint effort with the U.S. Conference of U.S. Former Swiss Guards show humor, tenacity Catholic Bishops encouraging Catholics to write to their in 439-mile march to Rome senators voicing support for the Marriage Protection Yearbook on U.S., Canadian churches Amendment. ACQUAPENDENTE, Italy The Marriage Protection Amendment would amend reports rise of ‘emergent church’ (CNS) — If it hadn’t been the U.S. Constitution to read that “marriage in the for the clippety-clop of two WASHINGTON (CNS) — The 2006 Yearbook of American and mounted horses trotting United States shall consist only of the union of a man Canadian Churches has an essay on the growing phenomenon of over the asphalt, passers-by and a woman.” what is being called the “emergent church” — a decentralized move- never would have heard the The Senate is slated to vote on the amendment dur- ment or conversation among younger Christians in the United States three divisions of former ing the first week of June. and abroad who are committed to discipleship but resist traditional Swiss Guards heading their If your parish does not have a Knights of Columbus denominational ties, leadership structures and doctrinal formula- way. Their soft-soled tions. Not surprisingly, much of the conversation among partici- council and you would like to participate, cards and let- “Wanderschuhe” or walk- ters can be sent to Senator Rick Santorum, United States pants is carried out on the Internet, with numerous Web sites and ing shoes and quiet chitchat blogs, short for Web logs, where they share ideas and write journals made the arrival of some 70 CNS photo Senate, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, of their own faith understandings and experiences. The yearbook is veteran Swiss soldiers barely Call of duty: Former Swiss Guards Washington, DC 20510-6324 and/or Senator Arlen an annual publication of the New York-based National Council of perceptible even in the silent pose in the Castelgrande in Specter, United States Senate, 711 Hart Senate Office Churches. countryside. To commemo- Bellinzona, Switzerland, April 6. Building, Washington, DC, 20510-3802. rate the 500th anniversary of Those going to Pittsburgh sometime this summer will the establishment of the Swiss Guard, the men were marching from want to check out the Pope John Paul II exhibit at Bishops’ official says priesthood not only Bellinzona, Switzerland, to Rome, following more or less the same Duquesne University. The exhibit, titled A Blessing to profession facing shortage route their compatriots took half a millennium ago, along the ancient pilgrim’s path of the Francigena Way. The jubilee march One Another: Pope John Paul II & the Jewish People, ST. LOUIS (CNS) — The priesthood is not began April 7. Twenty days and 368 miles later, the men reached profiles the late Holy Father’s role as an advocate for the only service profession facing a shortage Acquapendente — a historically important commercial town that improving the bond between the Catholic and Jewish in the United States today, Father Edward J. once marked one of the borders of the Papal States south of the faiths. The exhibit opens May 15 and runs through Aug. Burns, executive director of the U.S. bishops’ independent Tuscany region. 11 in the Mellon Hall lobby on campus. Secretariat for Vocations and Priestly Formation, said at a dinner April 25 in St. Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at Louis. He cited recent studies and news Pope says church must be more selective in [email protected] or 814.824.1171. reports about shortages looming nationwide in the fields of nursing, teaching, law picking saint candidates enforcement and firefighting as well as min- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic istry in Protestant churches. The underlying CNS photo Church should be more selective and very 12-Day Pilgrimage to problem is a “commitment crisis” in the Father Edward rigorous in choosing candidates for saint- country that has also sharply reduced the J. Burns hood, Pope Benedict XVI said in a message ITALY number of couples who enter marriage, he to the Congregation for Saints’ Causes. The said. Father Burns made his comments at the annual vocation din- pope, who as a cardinal expressed concern ner of the St. Charles Serra Club of the St. Louis Archdiocese. Serra over the number of causes being promoted, ** Departing October 23 , 2006 ** clubs are organizations of lay Catholics devoted to promoting and wrote to the congregation as its members $2,599.00 p/p double occupancy. Hosted by Fr. supporting church vocations. “The challenges we face today are met April 24-26 for a plenary assembly. many,” Father Burns said. He said that “such ideologies as materi- Tom Brown of Corry, PA. 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Modern men and women need true parish church in southern India and in the square in front of the models of holiness, he said, and they must be chosen with care. cathedral in Milan, Italy, April 30 for the beatification of three priests. With Pope Benedict XVI signing beatification decrees but not presiding over the ceremonies, Father Augustine Nun who worked with ex-convicts murdered Thevarparampil was beatified at St. Augustine Parish in Ramapuram, India, and Fathers Luigi Biraghi and Luigi Monza BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNS) — were beatified in Milan. Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, head of Sister Karen Klimczak, a India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, presided over the beatifica- Sister of St. Joseph who was tion of Father Thevarparampil, who spent about 40 years as an murdered April 14 at the assistant pastor at St. Augustine Parish, focusing his ministry on the Buffalo home where she “dalit” people once considered untouchable in India’s traditional ministered to ex-convicts, caste system. 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People in the News Charities Ball raises $30,000, honors Hilbert family Cathedral Prep names Sister Claudia By Jason Koshinskie Dombrowski new principal FaithLife editor Attendees raised $30,000 at ERIE — Sister Claudia Dombrowski, the 11th annual Catholic SSJ, has been named the new principal of Charities Ball, held April 21 at Cathedral Preparatory School. Lake Shore Country Club in Sister Claudia, currently the principal of Fairview. Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Catholic Charities selected will officially begin her duties at Prep on Rainbows, its support program July 1. for children who have experi- “It certainly looks to be a challenge and enced a loss due to separation, an exciting one,” Sister Claudia said of her divorce or death, to benefit from new position. “Sometimes, professionally Sister Claudia the ball this year. and individually, change can be good. I just Dombrowski, SSJ Approximately 400 children felt that this is where God is calling me to participate in Rainbows be at this time and look forward to working toward the future at throughout the Erie Diocese. Photo by Anne-Marie Welsh Prep.” “The ball is the premiere From left, Mary Maxwell, executive director of Catholic Charities; Bishop Donald Trautman; As principal, she will oversee the school’s curriculum and fac- charitable event in the diocese,” Martha and Bill Hilbert; Sister Phyllis Hilbert, SSJ; Father Tex Hilbert; and Midge Klebes at the ulty. said Mary Maxwell, executive 11th annual Catholic Charities Ball. She has been at Our Lady of Peace for 20 years. She previous- director for Catholic Charities ly taught math at Cathedral Prep and was an assistant principal of the Erie Diocese. “It’s a won- zations including scouts, cheer- numerous civic and social caus- the Barber National Institute. at Villa Maria Academy. She has taught at Blessed Sacrament derful opportunity for individu- leading and soccer. She also es including the Archbishop A past member of St. George and St. John the Baptist, where she also served as principal. als and the corporate world to served as a eucharistic minister. Gannon Medal of Distinction Parish Council, she is also Sister Claudia will become the first Cathedral Prep principal demonstrate their commitment Sister Phyllis entered the for commitment to the cause of past chairperson of the St. who is not a layperson in the school’s 85-year history. to the work of charity.” community of the Sisters of St. Catholic higher education, the George Financial Campaign. Outside of being a former Prep teacher, Sister Claudia also A new addition to the ball this Joseph in 1957. She taught at Newcommen Society and She is a Lady of St. Gregory has family ties to the school. Her seven brothers are all year was the presentation of the several schools throughout the ACES (Americans for the Great honoree. Bill and Cathedral Prep graduates. Helping Hands Award, created diocese for more than 12 years, Competitive Enterprise System) Martha have four children OLP is currently accepting applications for its open principal by Catholic Charities to be and served as religious educa- Citizen of the Year Award, the and seven grandchildren. position. given annually to an individual, tion administrator. Sister Philanthropist of the Year Father John J. “Tex” Hilbert family or organization having Phyllis spent six years in Africa Award from United Way and was ordained in Erie in 1960. demonstrated outstanding dedi- as the director of religious edu- Man of the Year from the Boy He has served in a number of Jean Keck leaving Catholic Charities for cation to their community. The cation for the Diocese of Scouts of America. He is a diocesan and parish capacities bereavement ministry recipient for the 2006 award is Arusha, Tanzania. There she Knight of St. Gregory honoree. including diocesan director of the Hilbert family. co-found the MWEDI project, Bill is chairman of the board of religious education, spiritual ERIE – Catholic Charities of the In accepting the award, which instructs teachers how to trustees for the Erie director of the Cursillo Diocese of Erie has announced that Jean Father Tex Hilbert said the spir- teach religion in elementary Community Foundation and Movement, diocesan Campus Kennedy Keck will be leaving her position it represented in the award came schools. Sister Phyllis spent sev- for St. Vincent Health System Ministry director, pastor of St. as director of the Parish Social to the family through their par- eral years as part of the leader- as well as a member of the Mark Parish in Lawrence Ministry/Respect Life Office to pursue a ents, the late Mary and Joseph ship council for the Sisters of Council of Fellows for Penn Park, chaplain of position with the Visiting Nursing “Tex” Hilbert as well as Lavina St. Joseph and six years as a State Behrend and of the board Mercyhurst/Northeast Association Hospice Program. Wurst, whom he introduced, treatment specialist at a drug of directors for Eriez College, president of As part of her duties, Keck will be coor- and her late husband, Leo. and alcohol rehabilitation cen- Magnetics. Congregational Action to Lift dinating bereavement services as well as The five members of the ter for women and children. She Martha Hilbert, who graduat- with Love and sacramental hospice volunteers. Jean Keck Hilbert family who were hon- then co-founded Erie DAWN ed from Mercyhurst College assistant at St. Andrew Parish. “I have always felt called to this,” Keck ored with this year’s award where she was administrator for with a degree in education, is He has also provided leader- said. “I have always felt drawn to hospice work.” include: Midge Hilbert Klebes, the last 10 years. well-known for her support of ship for several state and She leaves Catholic Charities after five-and-a-half years of a nurse for 45 years. A past Bill Hilbert serves as chair- many organizations. A volun- national organizations. He is service assisting parishes in promoting both the social teachings member of Mount Carmel man, president and CEO of the teer for the Emmaus Soup a member of the Civic of the Catholic Church and activities which meet the social wel- Parish in Erie, she was an offi- PHB Corporation and chair- Kitchen, she has served meals Coordinating Committee and fare needs of its neighbors. cer and chairperson of several man and CEO of Reddog to the homeless weekly for 25 the Greater Erie Unity “Meeting and connecting with people in our parishes who are committees and a 25-year bingo Industries. He has received years. She is on the board of Committee. Father Tex has involved in outreach has been a huge inspiration to me,” she volunteer. A member of St. numerous awards for his dedi- directors for Emmaus also authored two books, said. “They truly are the Body of Christ. I’ve gotten to work George Parish in Erie, she has cation to higher education, Ministries, St. Paul’s Mary, the Mother of God and with people who are so giving and so loving and so caring.” volunteered for several organi- labor and industry, religion and Neighborhood Free Clinic and Parish Alive. Keck says it has been a privilege to educate people about Catholic social teaching and social justice. “I have enjoyed helping people put those teachings into prac- tice in our daily lives and making that real, not just theoretical,” Local author asks, How Shall We Become Holy? she said. “That part of living out our faith everyday. If we say this is who we are, then this is who we have to be. At least we By Jason Koshinskie brings us to holiness,” Best says. How Shall We Become Holy? have to do our best to try.” FaithLife editor In writing a book of this 30 Steps to Intimacy with God To fill the open position, Catholic Charities seeks a knowl- type, Best says her goal was to is available at: edgeable and practicing Catholic professional to coordinate ERIE – For people who be clear and concise. Each step training and support for its volunteer programs in parish social may get lost on the road to holi- is fused with a Scripture passage • Hofmann’s Church ministry, justice and peace and respect life. A master’s degree in ness, Mary Best has provided a corresponding to that step. & Religious Goods social work, pastoral studies or other human services is spiritual map. “Mary writes very simply • Barnes & Noble required. Send resume and references to William Saborsky, Best, a local writer and and handles difficult problems • Erie Book Store Human Resources, St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. 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Best has outlined what she purity of intention. In the site. It is also being promoted She is a member of calls a “map to spirituality” into process, she makes it clear that at www.findthedivine.com, Pennwriters, a network of 400 30 steps such as commitment, many people who call them- which services 1,300 retreat writers in the region. trust, accepting forgiveness and selves Christian aim too low.” centers, 500 conference centers Best is also the author of spiritual direction. The first Best suggests that her book and 100 spiritual directors. Seventy Septembers, which step, however, is humility. would be good for discussion In addition to editing two researches the history of black “We all need humility in groups and a gift idea for those award-winning national maga- education in Mississippi from our lives,” Best says. “We need being confirmed. She says she zines, The Master’s Work and 1905 to 1975 with a special to open ourselves up to the was also pleased to learn that Catholic Forester, Best has writ- emphasis on the educational “On this day of your ordination to the diaconate, Holy Spirit. All the steps out- the book was being shared by ten for Living Faith and My work of the Holy Spirit keep in mind the reassuring words of Jesus: Do not lined in the book go together. inmates at SCI Albion. Daily Visitor and authored a Missionary Sisters in Techny, be afraid. Today, as you embark on your journey of They all overlap, but you can The book is published by syndicated column for Catholic Ill. ministry and promise of celibacy and obedience, take them one by one and see Resurrection Press, an imprint put your trust in Christ’s words: Do not be afraid.” the importance of each.” of the Catholic Book The second half of the Publishing Company. It has – Bishop Donald Trautman, speaking to diaconate book is on the Holy Spirit and already been well-received by candidates Bill Barron and Justin Pino, during his includes steps on the gifts of the several Catholic outlets. The homily prior to ordination at Mass April 29 at Spirit and fruits of the Spirit. Paulist Press bought 500 copies St. Mark Seminary. “The Spirit is the one who for their February back-of-the-

Director of Parish Social Ministry, Director of Development for Justice and Peace/Respect Life Venango County Catholic Schools Catholic Charities seeks a knowledgeable and practicing Catholic professional to Full-time Position Available coordinate training and support for its volunteer programs in parish social ministry, Responsibilities include recruitment, development, public relations, and the justice and peace and respect life. Some travel throughout the 13 counties of the Diocese of Erie is necessary. Computer experience preferred. Master’s in Social overall advancement of the schools’ mission within their communities. Work, Pastoral Studies or other human services required. Qualifications are a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field: Marketing, Send resume and references to: Communications, and Education. Good computer skills, communication skills Deacon William Saborsky and leadership skills are a must! Experience preferred. St. Mark Center Human Resources ‘Qualified applicants send resume and cover letter to: 429 E. Grandview Blvd. Director of Development Position Erie, PA 16514 c/o 214 Reed Street E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 814-824-1264 Oil City, Pa 16301 DirectorDirector ofof ReligiousReligious EducationEducation Vibrant suburban parish of 2,500 families is on the lookout for a SeniorSSeniorSeenniioorr SunshineSSunshineSuunnsshhiinnee RRevueRRevueeevvuuee highly motivated DRE to continue leadership of an excellent program that includes elementary, secondary, Confirmation, and adult faith formation. Applicant should have a degree in Religious NOTICENOTICE OFOF AUDITIONSAUDITIONS Education and the skills necessary to coordinate with the Pastoral Team, parish staff, and volunteers. Previous experience is Friday, June 23:: 1pm1pm untiluntil ???? preferred for this full-time position. Saturday, June 24:: 9am9am untiluntil ???? Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. June 9th, 2006 Come to Mercy Center on Aging Send resume by to: 444 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504 Search Committee: Director of Religious Education You must audition your performance piece... Our Lady of Peace Parish no more than 5 minutes. 2401 West 38th St. Erie, PA 16506 Performers must be 55 and older. Variety show with vocal, (814) 833-7701 dance, stand-up, group and/or instrumental welcome. Performances are August 4-5-6 at D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by the Mercy Center on Aging. CALL (814) 824-2214 for more info. Notre Dame hoops wins CYO state title

St. George School’s Mile of Kindness helps Erie DAWN Students of St. George School in Erie gathered in the school’s parking lot in celebra- tion of the Feast of St. George April 28 and presented Erie DAWN, Inc. with an impressive display of donated personal and household care items. The The Notre Dame Vikings recently captured the school’s first CYO state championship. From left to path of donations, part of the right are Jake Penn, Joe Benes, Rocky Farmartino, Anthony Uberti, Ramal Hayes, Matt Durisko, school’s Mile of Kindness proj- Tyler Montgomery, Dante Vetica, Eric Grasso and ball boy Evan Montgomery. Not pictured are head ect, measured 940 feet. coach Bob Votino and assistant coaches Rich Vetica, Dr. Anthony Uberti and Mike Puleo. Kimberly Lytle, administrator Notre Dame School’s 7th and 8th grade boys participation in a 9th grade tournament. of Erie DAWN, gratefully basketball team captured the Pennsylvania CYO This was Notre Dame’s fifth time representing accepted the contributions on championship during the state parochial tourna- the Erie Diocese in the state tournament and its behalf of the families that Erie ment held at Holy Family University in first state title. DAWN serves with transition- Students at St. George School in Erie laid their donations end-to- end as part of their Mile of Kindness project. Philadelphia the last weekend in March. “This is a very exciting time for the school and al, supportive, independent In the championship game, Notre Dame beat parish community,” said Notre Dame head coach housing. St. Andrew of Philadelphia 50-47. St. Andrew Bob Votino. “For the kids, they’ll never forget it. It Student Council members ited income, must carefully pre- less and working and/or entered the game with a 46-0 record for the sea- was a dream weekend in Philadelphia for them, to orchestrated this all-out effort pare and keep a monthly budget enrolled in an educational pro- son. Notre Dame finished its year with a 29-1 get in the big game and play a team like the one to gather the much-needed with an added stipulation that gram that will improve their record, with the team’s only loss coming from we played. We played an almost perfect game.” items. Paper towels, bath tissue, includes payment of any debts. opportunities for work advance- toothpaste, soap, lotions, sham- Their goal is to leave the Erie ment. poo, diapers, baby wipes and DAWN program ready to find Jen Shepard, 7th and 8th even baby clothes made up a and maintain permanent hous- grade social studies teacher at DuBois students take part in educational research good portion of the donations. ing. St. George who also serves as The value of their gifts is esti- Erie DAWN is a collaborative adviser to the Student Council, mated at $1,600. effort of the Mercy Sisters, worked with the students to pro- The donations mean a lot to Benedictine Sisters and Sisters mote this Mile of Kindness the women in the Erie DAWN of St. Joseph. Women in the project to help Erie’s homeless program, who, with a very lim- DAWN program must be home- families.

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