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Feast days New diocesan-wide evangelization effort invites inactive Catholics back to church light of Christ to the world for years, Catholics Come Home people who are seeking an- has brought 200,000 people swers,” said Tom Peterson, back to the church and in- the president and founder of creased Mass attendance by Catholics Come Home, which an average of 10 percent in is based in Georgia. “The pro- the handful of dioceses that St. Charles Borromeo St. Martin de Porres gram shows how important it have used the campaign. is to invite people to church. “It has the potential of re- Nov. 1 All Saints It’s a good catalyst for other Christianizing our society and things.” even catechizing the world,” Nov. 2 All Souls (commemoration of all While Catholics Come Peterson said. the faithful departed) A screen shot of a Catholics Come Home TV spot shows a priest greeting a family at church. The commercials, which will air on TV stations and cable outlets throughout the Diocese of Home invites inactive Catho- In the Diocese of Erie, Nov. 3 St. Martin de Porres Erie beginning in Lent 2011, invite inactive Catholics back to the church. lics back to the faith, Peter- Catholics Come Home will Nov. 4 St. Charles Borromeo son said it has helped active be one of the largest evangeli- Catholics go deeper in the zation efforts since Renew and Nov. 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in By Jason Koshinskie Catholics Come Home prehensive evangelization faith and piqued the interests Why Catholic? Rome FaithLife editor aims to welcome them back to effort that uses promotional of atheists and agnostics into “We’ve been looking for Nov. 10 St. Leo the Great church. TV spots as well as parish- wanting to know more. the right thing,” said Father Nov. 11 St. Martin of Tours Two out of three Catholics Beginning in Lent 2011, the based programs to welcome The early results, Peterson don’t attend Mass and don’t Diocese of Erie will introduce returning Catholics. said, are verging on miracu- See CATHOLICS COME Nov. 12 St. Josaphat practice their faith. Catholics Come Home, a com- “It’s critical for us to be the lous. In a little more than two HOME, page 3 Nov. 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mass of thanksgiving Confi rmations A life dedicated to unity, God’s Work St. Callistus, Kane — Sunday, Nov. 7 at for miners' rescue in Chile 10:30 a.m. The Spiritual Family The Work, diocese celebrate 100 years of Mother Julia Verhaeghe All Saints – Nov. 1 By Jason Koshinskie Bishop Donald Trautman priests’ community of The FaithLife editor celebrated a Mass of thanks- Spiritual Family The Work; Nov. 1 is the So- giving for the 100th anniver- Sister Christine Felder, FSO, lemnity of All Saints ERIE – At a young age, sary of the birth of Mother regional superior; priests, dea- (All Saints Day), a Mother Julia Verhaeghe, Julia at St. cons, women religious, lay feast for the multi- FSO, was filled with a burn- Mark men and women and friends. tude of saints who ing desire to build up unity Seminary The Spiritual Family The have lived on earth within the church. The Chapel in Work, also referred to as The and are now in heav- foundress of The Spiritual Erie Oct. Work of Christ, was founded en. It was instituted Family The Work once said, 16. by Mother Julia in 1938. The to honor all saints “I have not founded any- In at- spiritual family consists of a and martyrs, known thing. Since Christ founded tendance priests’ community, to which and unknown. Normally a Holy Day of Obliga- the church, everything has were Sis- belong priests, deacons, broth- tion, that distinction is left off this year because the been founded.” ter Kath- ers and seminarians, and a feast falls on a Monday. However, the faithful are Local members of The leen Di- Mother Julia sisters’ community. They encouraged to attend Mass. Spiritual Family the Work, etz, FSO, Verhaeghe, FSO come from many different the community that Mother and Sister countries and are represented CNS photo All Souls – Nov. 2 Julia began in 1938, along Josephine Vuodi, FSO, the throughout the world. The Rescued Chilean miner Alex Vega, center, arrives with fam- with the faithful of the Dio- two sisters who represent the sisters in the diocese represent ily members at the San Jose mine in Copiapo, Chile, Oct. 17. Nov. 2 is the Com- cese of Erie, recently came community in the Diocese of memoration of All Some of the 33 miners rescued after 69 days trapped under- together to give thanks for her Erie; Father Peter Willi, FSO, See MOTHER JULIA, ground returned to the copper and gold mine for a Mass of the Faithful Depart- life and spirituality. international superior of the page 3 ed (All Souls Day), thanksgiving. a time for special prayers for those who have died and are be- ing cleansed of their sins in purgatory. Bishop Donald Trautman will cel- ebrate Mass at 4 p.m. NNewew saintssaints at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, 5711 West Lake Road in Erie in commemoration Pope canonizes six, calls them ‘shining of All Souls Day, sponsored by Erie Diocesan Cemeteries. examples’ of holiness Pope Benedict XVI visits Spain – Nov. By John Thavis 6-7 Catholic News Service During his November visit to the pilgrimage city VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI CNS photo of Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona, Spain, proclaimed six new saints, including an Aus- Australian seminarian Daniel McCaughan waves his na- Pope Benedict XVI plans to preside over the con- tralian nun and a Canadian brother, calling tion’s fl ag prior to the canonization of Blessed Mother Mary secration of Barcelona’s still unfinished yet most them “shining examples” of holiness and the MacKillop in St. Peter's Square Oct. 17. St. MacKillop, who famous church, La Sagrada Familia. power of prayer. educated poor children in the Australian outback in the late The pope is also scheduled to meet with Span- Thousands of pilgrims from Australia ap- 19th century, was one of six new saints proclaimed by Pope ish bishops, the king and queen of Spain, and the plauded and waved their national flags after St. Andre Bessette St. Mary MacKillop Benedict XVI. She is Australia’s fi rst saint. prince and princess of Asturias during the Nov. 6-7 the pope pronounced the formula of can- visit. onization Oct. 17 in St. Peter’s Square for added. He will visit the northern Spanish city of San- Blessed Mother Mary MacKillop, who edu- St. Andre “lived the beatitude of the pure tiago de Compostela, which became an important cated poor children in the Australian outback of heart,” the pope said. “May the example pilgrim destination in the Middle Ages. Tradition in the late 19th century. She became the coun- of Brother Andre inspire Canadian Christian holds that the remains of the apostle St. James the try’s first saint. life!” Greater are buried there. In his homily, Pope Benedict said St. Mary, Relics of the six saints were brought to the The pope’s visit coincides with the Santiago de 1842-1909, was a model of “zeal, persever- altar during the two-hour liturgy. Tapestry Compostela Holy Year, which occurs every time St. ance and prayer” as she dedicated herself to portraits of the newly canonized hung from James’ feast day, July 25, falls on a Sunday. the education of the poor in the difficult terri- the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica behind the In Barcelona, he will preside over the consecra- tory of rural Australia, inspiring other wom- papal altar, and many pilgrims carried their tion of La Sagrada Familia, the unfinished master- en to join her in the country’s first community own personal pictures of the saints. piece by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Construc- of religious women. The others canonized were: tion of the church began in 1882 and it is expected “She attended to the needs of each young St. Camilla Battista Varano, 1458- to be completed by 2025. person entrusted to her, without regard for 1524, the illegitimate daughter of an Ital- station or wealth, providing both intellectual ian nobleman, had to overcome her father’s and spiritual formation,” he said. Her feast initial objections to enter the convent of the CNS photo Mass for deceased religious – Nov. 9 day is celebrated Aug. 8. Poor Clares. Known for her mystical experi- Lay missionaries from the Pilgrims of St. Michael near Bishop Donald Trautman will celebrate a 7 p.m. Canadians cheered the canonization of ences during prayer, she died in an outbreak Montreal, Quebec, wait to enter St. Peter’s Square to at- Mass on Tuesday., Nov. 9 at the Sisters of Mercy Blessed Andre Bessette, 1845-1937, a door- of the plague. tend the canonization of Blessed Andre Bessette and fi ve Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie, for man known for his devotional practices and St. Stanislaw Soltys, 1433-1489, who others at the Vatican Oct. 17. St. Bessette, 1845-1937, was deceased religious, priests, deacons and Serrans. his healing touch. He became known as the devoted his life to caring for the poor in his a Holy Cross brother and doorman known as the “Miracle “Miracle Man of Montreal.” native Krakow, Poland. Famed as a preacher Man of Montreal.” The pope said St. Andre “showed bound- and confessor, he was known as the “Apostle less charity and did everything to soothe the of the Eucharist” for his taking Communion regular laborers. Daughters of Jesus with five CORRECTION: In our election coverage in despair of those who confided in him.” Al- to the sick and lonely. St. Juana Cipitria Bar- other young women. She ran the Oct. 17 issue of FaithLife, the photos of Joe though he had little instruction, he “under- St. Giulia Salzano, 1846-1929, taught riola, 1845-1912, was a cham- a special school on Sundays Sestak, the Democratic candidate for U.S. sen- stood what was essential to the faith” and had catechism to schoolchildren near Naples, pion of education for girls and for girls who were employed ate, and Tom Corbett, the Republican candi- an intense prayer life, the pope said. Italy, and later founded the Catechetical Sis- young women in her native as domestics, because Sunday date for Pennsylvania governor, were inadver- “For him, everything spoke of God and his ters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to continue Spain. Known in some coun- was their only day off. tently switched for each other. FaithLife regrets presence,” the pope said. Thanks to this sim- her work, which offered religious education tries as Mother Candida Ma- the error. plicity, St. Andre led many people to God, he to children of all ages, to their mothers and to ria de Jesus, she founded the See NEW SAINTS, page 2 By the Way... from Catholic News Service We waited by our phone Oct. 10 for Fa- IN THE U.S. April 2005. After the consistory, he will have her home in Cambridge, Mass. She was 84. ther Larry Richards, pastor of St. Joseph appointed about 40 percent of the cardinals Among the groups praising Jefferson’s pro- Parish/Bread of Life Community in Erie Growing divide seen in political currently under the age of 80 and therefore life work over the years were the Massachu- to call with some good news, but it never worldviews of Catholic constituencies eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new setts Catholic Conference and the National rang. It was the final day of the parish’s Ok- As in other recent election years, Catholic pope. The elevation of Cardinals-designate Black Catholic Apostolate for Life. Gerald toberfest and they were raffling off a 2010 voting behavior is likely to resemble the vot- Burke and Wuerl will bring the number of D’Avolio, executive director of the Massa- Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport sedan. ing of the population at large, but there is a U.S. cardinals to 18. Of that number, 13 are chusetts Catholic Conference, said Jefferson’s Martin Hnath of St. Marys was the growing divide in the political worldviews of voting-age — matching a historically high role in the pro-life movement “demonstrated lucky winner and selected the $25,000 cash various Catholic constituencies. That was the number for the United States. the movement’s breadth and depth — she was option. Hnath mentioned that he saw the conclusion reached by a a pioneer in breaking barriers in the medical Oktoberfest ad in FaithLife and ordered his panel of pollsters field and she was a dedicated physician who raffle tickets online. Jason Koshinskie and academics defended the dignity of the human person The car is still available for sale. For details, convened by with intelligence and verve. Her respect for the visit www.stjoesbol.org or call Paul Aldridge at 814.825.4189. the Institute Catholic Church and her willingness to pro- Lorna Waddell, who was profiled in the April 4 edition of Faith- for Policy Re- vide compelling legislative testimony over the Life, has hit the ground running as a new member of the Catholic search and Cath- years in alliance with the Massachusetts Cath- faithful. At 82, Lorna came into the church on Easter and was olic Studies at olic Conference will recently welcomed as an SSJ Associate by the Sisters of St. Joseph The Catholic always be remem- of Northwestern Pennsylvania. In all, the sisters welcomed 22 new University of bered and appreci- associates (see story on Page 4). America, which Catholic aid groups respond after ated,” he added. “God has blessed me in so many ways that I am overwhelmed,” found increasing typhoon strikes northern Philippines said Waddell, a member of St. Hippolyte Parish in Frenchtown. divergence in the views Catholic aid agencies worked to provide “I tell everyone I meet that I feel like I am under a waterfall of of older and younger voters and Hispanic and shelter and emergency relief to hundreds of blessings. There are no words to express what this has done for my white Catholics. Up for grabs this year are people forced to flee their homes after the life.” all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Represen- strongest typhoon in four years battered the Please keep Father Greg Kirsch, pastor of Christ the King Par- tatives, 37 seats in the U.S. Senate, 37 gover- northern Philippines. “We appeal to kind- ish in Houtzdale and the mission church of Immaculate Concep- norships and the seats in 88 chambers of state hearted people, organizations and institu- tion in Madera, in your prayers. Recent tests at UPMC showed legislatures — 42 states have two chambers, tions to share donations for the victims,” that Father Kirsch has been found with cancer of the liver which and four are one-chamber states. Voters in the said Sister Perpetua Bulawan, coordinator his doctors indicate is treatable. 2010 midterm election — across all religious of Caritas Filipinas Foundation, the church’s Dr. Mildred Jeff erson The 2011 seminarian and vocation poster has been spotted in groups and even among those not affiliated relief and rehabilitation program in Manila. vestibules and gathering spaces throughout the diocese. The poster with any religion — are showing significantly She spoke Oct. 19, a day after Typhoon Megi shows our sixteen diocesan seminarians and notes their home par- less support for Democratic candidates than hit. She said the program had appealed to American priest who co-founded ishes. If your parish or school has not received posters, contact Pat they did in 2008 for President Barack Obama, Caritas Internationalis partners around the Missionary of Charity Fathers dies Devine at St. Mark’s Seminary at 814.824.1200. The posters are a said Robert Jones, CEO and founder of the world for assistance as well. Churches in Father Joseph Langford, who co-founded the reminder to keep these young men in our prayers as they discern Public Religion Research Institute. northern Luzon prepared to assist people Missionary of Charity Fathers with Blessed God’s call in their lives. who lost their homes after the storm made Teresa of Calcutta in 1984, died early Oct. Villa Maria Academy seniors Julia Gromacki and Mary Kate AROUND THE WORLD landfall in Isabela province. The storm left at 14 of a heart attack. He was 59. Father Brian Vitale are leading a community service project called Santa’s Sit- least 13 people dead and nine injured. Crops Kolodiejchuk, a member of the order serving ters. As part of the project, parents of children over the age of Pope names 24 new cardinals throughout the region were destroyed by the at the order’s motherhouse in Tijuana, said 4 will have the opportunity to drop off their kids at Villa Maria Pope Benedict XVI named 24 new cardinals, storm’s 140-mile-per-hour winds. The Phil- Father Langford’s sudden death came as a Academy in Erie on Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Kids including two from the United States: Arch- ippine government’s Department of Social surprise. The order was founded to provide will participate in a number of fun activities, giving parents an op- bishop Raymond Burke, head of the Vatican’s Welfare and Development welcomed more priestly service to the poorest of the poor, portunity to finish Christmas shopping, wrap gifts or just take the highest tribunal, the Supreme Tribunal of the than 8,000 people forced from their homes in spiritual assistance to the Missionaries of afternoon off. Apostolic Signatura, and Archbishop Donald 57 villages across seven northern provinces. Charity and to spread Mother Teresa’s spiri- All proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Char- Wuerl of Washington. The pope announced tuality and mission. Originally based in the ities, an organization that offers a place to stay for parents that the names at the end of his weekly general au- PEOPLE OF FAITH South Bronx in New York, the order moved its have to travel far to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured dience Oct. 20 and said he would formally in- motherhouse to Tijuana, Mexico, in 1988. A children. stall the cardinals during a special consistory at Mildred Jefferson, pro-life leader native of Toledo, Ohio, Father Langford was For more information about Santa's Sitters, e-mail Julia and the Vatican Nov. 20. The new cardinals come and surgeon, dies in Cambridge at 84 ordained a priest of the Oblates of the Vir- Mary Kate at [email protected]. from 13 countries on five continents and their Dr. Mildred Jefferson, a leader in the pro-life gin Mary in 1978 in Rome. He was inspired number included 10 Italians. The November movement for decades who was also the first to join in Mother Teresa’s work after reading Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ ceremony will mark the third time Pope Bene- African-American woman to graduate from about her ministry in Malcolm Muggeridge’s ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171. dict has created cardinals since his election in Harvard Medical School, died Oct. 15 at “Something Beautiful for God.” Pope canonizes six, calls them ‘shining examples’ of holiness New agency to promote NEW SAINTS, from page 1 there were 60 sisters working in schools, orphanages and women’s ‘new evangelization’ In his homily, the pope said the shelters. new saints exemplified the effec- The nuns were also committed By John Thavis in science and technology; the tiveness of prayer as an expres- to following poor farmworkers, Catholic News Service widening of individual freedom sion of faith. miners and other laborers into re- and lifestyle choices; profound “Sometimes we get tired of mote areas of the country to edu- VATICAN CITY — Pope Bene- economic changes; the mixing praying, we have the impression cate their children. dict XVI unveiled a new Vatican of cultures and ethnic groups that prayer is not very useful in Local church officials, how- agency to promote “new evangeli- brought about by migration; and life, that it is not terribly effective. ever, disapproved of the sisters zation” and assigned it the task of the growing interdependence So we are tempted to dedicate our- living in tiny, isolated communi- combating the “de-Christianiza- among peoples. selves to activity, to using all hu- ties — sometimes only two to a tion” of countries that were first While such changes have man means to achieve our aims, hut — frequently cut off from the evangelized centuries ago. brought about benefits for many and without turning to God,” he sacraments in the remote Austra- In an apostolic letter released people, they have often been ac- said. lian outback. St. Mary was even Oct. 12, the pope warned of a companied by “a worrisome loss The canonization brought briefly excommunicated by the CNS photo progressive detachment from reli- of the sense of the sacred,” he some 8,000 Australian pilgrims local bishops, who disbanded her Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the canonization Mass for six new gious faith, especially in countries said. to Rome, where Australian flags order, the Sisters of St. Joseph saints in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 17. Among those marked by scientific and econom- This erosion of religious values waved in abundance during the of the Sacred Heart. But within canonized were St. Mary MacKillop, Australia’s fi rst saint, and ic progress. The new council, he has led to a questioning of funda- papal liturgy. a few months, the bishop lifted Canadian St. Andre Bessette. said, will encourage a clearer un- mental truths that once formed Peter Haynes, a 26-year-old his censure, and a church com- derstanding of the faith and help the basis of human society, such Australian living in England, mission cleared the sisters of all Andre and he healed her.” Guil- sending a saint to your congrega- “remake the Christian fabric of as “faith in God the creator, the came to Rome for the Mass. wrongdoing. lemette called St. Andre “an ex- tion.” human society.” revelation of Jesus Christ as the He studied St. Mary in primary In 1901, she suffered a stroke ample of patience, humility and St. Andre served as the door- One of the specific tasks of unique savior and the shared un- school and was impressed by the during a trip to New Zealand, love of work.” man of Notre Dame College, the the agency, called the Pontifical derstanding of such fundamen- fact that “she started from noth- and her health declined until her One of 12 children, St. Andre community’s school in Montreal, Council for Promoting New Evan- tal experiences of man as living, ing and made something out of it. death in 1909. suffered from a chronic stom- for 40 years. His devotion to St. Jo- gelization, will be to favor the use dying and living in a family,” he And her legacy continues today. Canadians in the square spoke ach ailment that kept him out seph and his reputation for healing of the Catechism of the Catholic said. That’s something.” warmly of St. Andre; some of the of school. His father and mother attracted thousands of people, and Church, the pope said. He said the new pontifical St. Mary, the oldest of eight pilgrims even had personal con- died when he was young. he began to be known as a miracle In his apostolic letter, which council will address these expres- children of Scottish immigrants nections to him. When he entered the Congre- worker. When he died at the age of was released only in Italian and sions of religious indifference, to Australia, began at the age of Diane Guillemette of Montreal gation of Holy Cross in 1870, his 91, a million people came to pay Latin, the pope identified a variety which he said today were more 24 to work with a priest to provide said that when her mother was 16 childhood parish priest, Father homage to him, and many remain of factors in the weakening of re- worrisome than “declared athe- free education to the rural poor years old “she had a problem with Andre Provencal, sent a letter to dedicated to his memory today. ligious faith in the West: advances ism.” of the country. Three years later, her ear and she went to Brother the novice master saying, “I am His feast day is Jan. 6.

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Briefl y New diocesan-wide evangelization eff ort Let’s Get Real Rally in Greenville invites inactive Catholics back to church GREENVILLE – The Diocese of Erie’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry will sponsor the “Let’s Get Real Rally—Real Answers CATHOLICS COME HOME, “The statistics show good re- spots. “We are young and old, tial the campaign offers. to Real Questions” on Saturday, Nov. 20 at St. Michael Parish in from page 1 sults,” he said. “Wherever they’ve rich and poor, men and women, “There are a large number of Greenville. done it, it seems to be successful. sinners and saints.” Catholics who have fallen away The rally for senior high youth will take place from 10:30 a.m. to Tom Whitman, pastor of All The quality of their production is The two-minute ad high- for various reasons,” Father 7 p.m. and includes Mass and a number of keynote presentations Saints Parish in Waterford and a quite good and the commercials lights the vital part the Catholic O’Hern said. “To reach them, we including: member of the diocese’s Presby- are reaching people. Hopefully it Church has played throughout have to sometimes go outside the “Is sex a four-letter word?” with Father Christopher Singer teral Council. has the same effect here.” history, establishing hospitals, normal channels, and the TV ads “What’s up with marriage?” with Mr. and Mrs. Greg The council chose Catholics The commercials detail the orphanages and schools in addi- will be effective at reaching those Schlueter Come Home because of its high good works of the Catholic tion to its role in science, mar- individuals. It’s an opportunity “I’m a teenage Catholic. Is that OK?” with Jerry Stumpff riage, family life, Scripture and for us to put our best foot forward “Can God forgive me?” with Father Larry Richards sacraments. and not to treat people who come “Is Christ worth my time?” with Abby Schaaf “If you’ve been away from in like strangers.” To register, contact your parish youth leader. For more informa- the Catholic Church, we invite Parishes in the diocese have the tion, visit www.ErieRCD.org. you to take another look,” the option of taking up a collection announcer says toward the end. for the Catholics Come Home “We are Catholic; welcome campaign on either the weekend Cathedral Prep, Villa Maria Academy home.” of Nov. 6-7 or Nov. 13-14. Another two-minute ad shows With God’s blessing and the present ‘Curtains’ men and women alone watch- help of good Catholics, Peterson ERIE – Cathedral Prep and Villa ing the best and the worst scenes said Catholics Come Home can Maria Academy will present the re- from their lives play back before be successful in the diocese. gional premiere of “Curtains,” the mu- them on an old movie reel. “We hear the stories of people sical comedy whodunit, in the H. David One ad features snippets of who have come back and we Bowes Auditorium at Cathedral Prep, testimonials about why Catho- just praise God for the wonder- 225 W. Ninth St. in Erie. Using vintage re-created scenes and compelling personal testimony, lics left the church and what ful blessings he’s given us with It will run Nov. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m. and the Catholics Come Home TV spots aired in Phoenix in 2008. An they found upon their return. this evangelization,” he said. “It Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. estimated 92,000 inactive Catholics have come back to the church in Peterson has dozens more seems like all of us have a loved Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for the Diocese of Phoenix in large part because of the campaign. Dif- like it ready to go. Beginning one, a friend or neighbor that we students and seniors and are available at ferent spots have since been shown in a handful of dioceses through- next year, he said he hopes to can invite and welcome home. the door. out the United States. make them national. We show up, show love and so “If other denominations are far great things have happened. quality and effectiveness, he said. Church throughout history. They using TV, why can’t we?” Peter- Souls grow closer to Christ and ‘Once on This Island’ at Mercyhurst Father Whitman said the cam- also offer real-life testimonials of son asks. “The reason they do it come back to his Catholic fam- Prep paign not only looks to bring back local fallen-away Catholics ex- is because it’s effective.” ily.” those who have fallen away from plaining what turned them away Father Mark O’Hern, pastor ERIE – Mercyhurst Prep’s Perform- the faith but also encourages peo- and what drew them back. of St. Brigid Parish in Meadville For more information on Catholics ing Arts Department will present its fall ple who want to know more and “Our family is made up of ev- and a member of the Presbyteral Come Home, visit www.ErieRCD.org musical, “Once on This Island.” The become more active. ery race,” begins the longest of the Council, said he likes the poten- and www.catholicscomehome.org. musical, based on the novel “My Love, My Love,” by Rosa Guy, is the retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid with elements of Romeo & Ju- liet. Dates for the play are Nov. 18, 19 and The Spiritual Family The Work, diocese celebrate 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for se- niors and $5 for students. 100 years of Mother Julia Verhaeghe The school is located at 538 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. For additional information, call 814.824.2063. MOTHER JULIA, from page 1 tual direction. At St. George School, she The Work’s first community in started the Gospel for Kids pro- Grand Gala at DACS the United States outside of New gram where she visits classrooms DUBOIS – The Development Committee of the DuBois Area York. and discusses the Gospel appro- Catholic School will host a Grand Gala on Saturday, Nov. 6 at “We come to the Lord’s table priate for each grade level. DuBois Central Catholic. The event will begin with Mass at 5 p.m. with joy and great thanksgiv- “I want them to meet Jesus as in the school chapel. The evening promises a fine Italian dining ing,” Bishop Trautman said in a friend,” Sister Josephine said. experience complete with “The Sounds of Sinatra” by entertainer his homily. “We celebrate the She recalls her encounters Nick Fiasco. The cost is $30 per person. Proceeds will benefit the 100th birthday of a holy woman, with Mother Julia as inspiring school. a faith-filled woman, a humble and inviting. Also being chanced off is a trip for four to Disney World. instrument of God who accom- “She really radiated God’s For more details, visit the school’s Web site at www.duboiscath- plished a great work for God.” presence and love,” she said. “I olic.com. For reservation information, call Sharon Varischetti at Mother Julia was born in Bel- felt invited to explore more what 814.372.3882. gium on Nov. 11, 1910. When she it means to be a consecrated woman.” was a young girl, she frequently Father Peter Willi, FSO, (right), international superior of the reflected on the letters of St. Both Sister Kathleen and Sis- Formation session on new Roman Missal priests’ community of The Spiritual Family The Work, prays during ter Josephine say they try to live Paul. the Eucharistic Prayer at the Mass of thanksgiving for Mother Julia Leaders of all parish groups and committees are invited to a “So moved by the inspired out the hallmark of their commu- formation session on the Roman Missal sponsored by the Office of Verhaeche, while Bishop Donald Trautman and Deacon Robert Ball nity—unity—in their daily lives, Word, she had a deep spiritual ex- look on. Worship. The session is intended to provide foundational informa- perience,” Bishop Trautman said. whether they are teaching or in tion to prepare leaders to assist pastors in implementing the new “God touched her soul and gave the very ordinary tasks of secre- Roman Missal. Sessions are as follows: her keen insights into the spiritual tarial work or taking care of the Tues., Nov. 30: St. Mark Center, Erie - Northern Vicariate life. She truly met the risen Jesus house. Thurs., Dec. 2: St. Joseph Parish, Force - Eastern Vicariate in the Scriptures.” “That’s what I think sustains Thurs., Dec. 9: Good Shepherd Parish, West Middlesex - Mother Julia felt drawn to give all our members, wherever we Western Vicariate herself entirely to God and came are,” Sister Kathleen said. “Espe- A light supper will be offered at 5 p.m. The presentation runs to understand that God had en- cially at prayer and at Mass, we from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. approximately. trusted a special mission to her: are united with our brothers and Representatives of leader- to be an instrument for a new sisters.” ship groups such as pastoral charism for the church, that of “We try to live it as other council, liturgy committee, The Spiritual Family The Work. houses live it—in spiritual unity,” music ministry, religious ed- Without financial resources Sister Josephine adds. “We live in ucation, stewardship, etc. are and living in a country struggling the same spirituality which is giv- encouraged to attend. The to recover from a world war, she en to us, which is unity. We can session will cover history, prayed without losing heart. do that by serving God. Wherev- review of changes, resources “This woman of faith per- er I am, I know I am representing and plans for implementing the new Roman Missal. Registration is sisted in seeking God,” Bishop Sister Christine Felder, Sister Josephine Vuodi and Sister Kathleen the spirit of the community.” required. Trautman said. “She persisted in Dietz of The Spiritual Family The Work wore their community’s Mother Julia lived to see a For more information or to register, contact the Office of Wor- witnessing to Gospel values. She choir robes for the Mass of thanksgiving for Mother Julia Verhaeghe spiritual family of sisters, priests ship at 814.824.1274. persisted in reaching out to help Oct. 16 at St. Mark Seminary Chapel. The robes, which are worn for and brothers grow up around others. She persisted in focusing solemn liturgies, are an outward sign that they have consecrated their her. on strengthening the church.” lives completely to God. “How proud she would be of Throughout her life, Mother her sisters in the Erie Diocese,” Julia had serious health problems for her licentiate doctorate in the- responsibility. Bishop Trautman said. “In a and was often bed-ridden. She ology in Rome. During that time, She describes her call as “a late short time, they have won the died on Aug. 29, 1997 in the Thal- she met Father Nicholas Rouch, vocation.” She entered the com- hearts of so many in the dio- bach convent in Bregenz, Austria, the diocese’s vicar for education, munity “as soon as you could,” cese. We thank and praise God fallfallopen and is buried there. But her spiri- who was also studying in Rome. Mother Julia told her. “I felt that for the Erie community of The tuality lives on in The Work. And a connection was made. it was really a confirmation of my Spiritual Family The Work. With “God has called The Work “Many bridges for the church vocation coming when it did,” the Lord’s help, Sister Kathleen into being that it may meet the have been built in Rome,” Father Sister Kathleen said. and Sister Josephine have ac- interior needs of the people of Willi said. Sister Josephine is from Ger- complished already a great work God,” Father Willi said. “There- The Erie sisters reside at Julia many and joined The Work in for the Lord. They represent the HOUSE very best in religious life, and we fore he has given the charism in House, 608 Walnut St., which is Austria. She did her novitiate in which adoration and unity are near Gannon University’s down- Rome and has served in the Holy thank God for them.” center to its mission. From ado- town campus. Land and England before coming ration and unity come rich bless- Sister Kathleen, a native of Ver- to the United States. She is a pas- Visit The Spiritual Family The ings.” mont, entered the community in toral minister at St. George Par- Work online at www.thework-fso. Those blessings made their way Austria before moving to Rome. ish in Erie where she directs the org. More information on Mother sunday to the diocese in 2007 in the form She serves at Gannon University RCIA program and assists the Julia and the beginning of The Spiri- of Sister Kathleen and Sister Jo- as a part-time faulty member of outreach group that visits shut- tual Family The Work can be found nov7 sephine. But the idea was planted the Theology Department where ins and those who are alone and in the book, “She Loved the Church.” much earlier. Sister Kathleen was she teaches courses on sacred makes hospital visits to parishio- Copies are available through The Opportunities asked by her superiors to study Scripture and theology of moral ners. She’s also available for spiri- Work at [email protected]. • Admissions and Financial Aid Presentation • Conversations with Faculty, Administrators and Coaches • Academic Presentations • Campus and Building Tours Here are a few quotes from Mother Julia Verhaeghe, FSO, foundress of The Spiritual Family The Work, that • Trolley Tours of the Downtown Erie Area give a glimpse into her spirituality. “Unity is built “Do not be “Persevere! Even “Our lives “Where there is “In his heart, up through the afraid of living when we think should be fi lled love, service is the Lord has virtuous efforts of according to the that we can do no with reverence easy.” prepared a place each person. This spirit of Christ more, we must for God’s for you. You is not possible and of bearing nevertheless majesty and know the way without sacrifi ce, witness to his persevere! God mercy.” and the means to prayer and love.” holy name.” has a plan for each get there.” GANNON.EDU/EVENTS one of us.” Sisters of St. Joseph welcome new associates ERIE – The Sisters of St. Jo- seph of Northwestern Pennsylva- nia recently welcomed 22 people into associate membership during a Mass held in the chapel of the Sisters’ Community Living Center on West Ridge Road in Millcreek. The liturgy was celebrated by Fa- ther Dennis Martin, who is also an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The new Associates were received by Mary Ellen Dwyer, SSJ and Moira Sullivan, SSJ, members of the Congregation Leadership Team; and Linda Kuhn, SSJA and Peggy Rusnak, SSJA, co-directors New SSJ Associates, left to right: (front row) Carol Hoff man, Mary St. Michael kicks off Sister Parish Program with retreat of the SSJ Associate Program. A Dennis, Christine Partin, Kathy Anysz, Diana Boller, (back row) reception followed the liturgy. Tom Hoff man, Dan Partin, Al Hannibal, Rosemary Oehmler, Mary EMLENTON — St. Michael SSJ Associates are Christian Beth Smogorzewski and Margo Keefer. Parish in Emlenton held a retreat women and men who choose to Oct. 9 to kick-off its Sister Parish come together to share the nature Program. Parishioners of all ages and spirit of the Sisters of St. Jo- gathered to write letters and learn seph to further the reign of God. more about the culture of the Associate candidates are required people of Dinivina Misericordia to complete a year of preparation (Divine Mercy) in Mérida, Yuca- and instruction about the charism, tán, México. history, spirit and spirituality of Msgr. Jan Olowin, pastor of the Sisters of St. Joseph before St. Michael, Sister Marian We- they are welcomed into the pro- hler, OSB, of Catholic Rural Min- gram and asked to make their istry and Pam Gent, parish faith commitment which is renewed an- formation director, coordinated nually. the retreat. Cindy and Dean Col- “Associate members are a gift lins and Dan and Debby Drayer, Parishioners gathered Oct. 9 at St. Michael in Emlenton to begin to our congregation and to the family sponsors of the mission, an exchange with its sister parish of Dinivina Misericordia (Divine church,” said Peggy Rusnak, As- spoke of their experiences visiting Mercy) in Mérida, Yucatán, México. sociate co-director of the SSJ As- Mérida and working with families sociates. “They enrich us through New SSJ Associates, left to right: (front row) Rosalie Miller, Chris- there. the deepening of their spiritual THOMAS M. The Mission of Friendship is a Sister Marian We- lives and their ability to share with tine Laythe, Elaine Hirsch, Joy cooperative relationship between hler, OSB, of Cath- the sisters in living out our mission Sherred, Lorna Waddell, (back CLICKETT olic Rural Ministry, row) Lisa Austin, Joe Laythe, the Diocese of Erie and the Dio- of unity of neighbor with neighbor MEMORIALS, INC. cese of Yucatán, through Catholic spoke to parishio- and neighbor with God.” Louis Cox, Tony Bruno, Tish Charities, which began in 1971. ners at St. Michael The practice of associate mem- Hosick and Rebecca Hower. Currently there are 20 parishes in in Emlenton about bership dates back to the founding the diocese involved with the mis- her experiences in of the congregation in France in sion’s Sister Parish Program. mission work. the 17th century. The mission focuses on pro- Currently, there are 252 SSJ When Caring Matters! moting community between the Associates and 124 Sisters of St. GRANITE BRONZE two cultures by establishing Sister Joseph of Northwestern Pennsyl- Parish programs between two in- vania. FINAL DATE dividual churches. These church- L ETTERING es then exchange letters and visits STUMP GRINDING COMPETITIVE PRICES to get to know one another. The by Ken Eaton Back yards - tight spots - No problem 814-438-7349 mission also provides many com- parish. Sponsors provide prayer, Both Msgr. Olowin and Sister Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and munity services such as medical emotional and financial support Marian have worked in missions small trees removed, Prompt service clinics, shelters and day care for for their families. They com- in México and Africa. Msgr. Ken (814) 474-2195 or Route 8 South children and tutoring. municate on a regular basis and Olowin was also instrumental in (814) 397-0384 LICENSE PA 056587 Union City, PA Many families choose to spon- sometimes travel to visit the fami- establishing the diocesan Mission sor a specific family in their sister lies. Office. ALL SOUL’S DAY MASS

Tuesday, November 2 at 4:00 PM St. Anthony of Padua in Cambridge Springs Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel celebrates ‘100 Years of Faith and Family’ 5711 West Lake Road Bishop Donald W. Trautman CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS— several keynote speakers, parish classes and parish social func- St. Anthony of Padua Parish in caroling and Christmas party, a tions. Celebrant Cambridge Springs is marking its cash giveaway and game night, When Msgr. Speice arrived 100th anniversary in 2010 with a St. Valentine’s family fun day, as pastor in 2000, he promised a year-long celebration. Bishop a seder meal during Lent, May he would remain at the parish Win a Donald Trautman celebrated an crowning and religious educa- for a decade. His parishioners for anniversary Mass on Sept. 19 to tion party. In addition there will are grateful that he was able to SuperSuper BowlBowl begin the festivities. be Benediction and anointing on keep his word. During his pastor- “We’re filled with wonderful the feast of St. Anthony, a chick- ate, the parish has renovated the ExperienceExperience 2 folks of very deep faith,” said en barbecue and parish festival, a church and parish center, as well Msgr. Lawrence Speice, the long- parish picnic, parish day at Wal- as built a day chapel and enclosed *5($7672&.,1*678))(5 time pastor of St. Anthony, who dameer Park and a golf outing. A ramp. But the hallmark has been will retire from active ministry social dinner and church rededica- the construction of a gathering SULPHJDPHWLFNHWVLQWKH this year. Father David Poulson tion ceremony will close the year. space. &RZER\VÚQHZVWDGLXPQLJKWV has been named the new pastor, In its earliest days, Cambridge “Saturday nights and Sunday LQDVWDUKRWHOWUDYHO effective Nov. 8. Springs was famous for its curative St. Anthony of Padua, mornings are wonderful,” Msgr. VSHQGLQJPRQH\DQGPXFKPRUH “We had more than 300 waters. One of the many Catholic Cambridge Springs Speice said. “It’s changed the +2/,'$<*,)7,'($ people here for the anniversary visitors included Bishop Richard whole complexion of the parish. 7RWDOSDFNDJHYDOXH Mass,” Msgr. Speice said. “It was Phelan of Pittsburgh, who came in Meadville. Then-Father John It’s helped bring us closer as a grand.” for relief from rheumatism. Mark Gannon was appointed the community.” The theme for the anniversary “People flocked here for those first resident pastor of St. Antho- Two of the parish’s key minis- years is “100 Years of Faith and springs,” Msgr. Speice said. “And ny. With only 26 families, Father tries include Metanoia, a presence Family.” Along with the anniver- we have a beautiful church be- Gannon guided the construction to the inmates at SCI Cambridge sary Mass, the parish has already cause of it.” of the present church with the fi- Springs, and the Cambridge held a fall harvest dinner and a In 1899, the faith community nancial aid of the many visitors. Springs Ministerium, which  program on the history of the was meeting in an old storefront During Father Stephen Do- brings together the local Christian 2QO\7LFNHWZLOOEHVROG church windows. before purchasing a former Meth- bosiewicz’s tenure as pastor, the churches and sponsors the Advent Other events and activities odist church. Until 1906, it was a parish built a social center, which and Lenten prayer and soup lun- :::6%5$))/(25* throughout the year will include: mission church of St. Brigid Parish is site for religious education cheons each year. %HQH÷WV6W*UHJRU\ÚV3DULVK1RUWK(DVW3$

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