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Feast days At parishes sharing a priest, laity takes active leadership role By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife editor a favored or preferred method St. Charles Pope Leo Editor’s note: This is part by bishops to ensure the cel- Borromeo the Great three of a three-part special re- ebration of the sacraments for port on parish mergers and re- their people. configurations. Part I and Part “It’s really a big opportu- Nov. 1 All Saints II were published in the Sept. 6 nity for the laypeople to not and Oct. 4 issues of FaithLife, look at themselves as people Nov. 2 All Souls respectively. They can be viewed in the pew but reclaiming Nov. 3 St. Martin de Porres online at www.ErieRCD.org. their ministry, of working with a pastor,” Father Amar Nov. 4 St. Charles Borromeo In the future, your parish Illustration by Elizabeth Butterfield said. “Instead of watching could resemble St. Basil the what’s happening, they’re get- Nov. 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Great in Coalport and Holy ing a pastor.” ter Sunday Mass, they realize The Official Catholic Di- ting involved.” in Rome Trinity in Ramey. Father Amar is indeed cor- that always can’t be the case. rectory, also known as the While St. Basil has a 272 The two faith communi- rect. Of the all the parishes in They’re doing something Kenedy Directory, shows to 145 edge over Holy Trinity Nov. 10 Pope Leo the Great ties in the Erie Diocese’s the Clearfield Deanery, only about it. And they’re not more than 3,000 parishes in the number of registered Nov. 11 St. Martin of Tours southeast corner have shared St. Francis of Assisi in Clear- alone. across the country without a families, Father Amar calls a pastor since 2005. field has its own full-time pas- Of the 120 parishes in the resident pastor. Holy Trinity a “self help” par- Nov. 12 St. Josaphat Led by Father Zab Amar, tor. Erie Diocese, 40 of them, ex- Statistics show this to be ish. He said the people there both parishes are devoted to “That’s really one ideal way actly one-third, share a pas- an increasing trend, and the take charge of their liturgies Nov. 13 St. Francis Xavier Cabrini their faith. Meanwhile, the to minister to more than one tor. model of sharing a pastor has by scheduling who will help laity is adjusting to new Mass parish: Awaken in the lay peo- Only parishes, not mission a number of variations: Some serve the appropriate minis- schedules while increasing ple their obligation as baptized churches, were considered for keep separate staff while oth- tries. their own leadership. Christians and members of a these statistics (see listing on ers have only one who shut- “They’re beginning to learn “The people are very parish that they have certain page 3). tles back and forth between and relearn and go help them- Confirmations much aware that they are rights and obligations to claim The Center for Applied the churches. Some combine selves understand the liturgy now connected by one pas- their ministry.” Research in the Apostolate pastoral councils, and some and the requirement of good tor to another church,” said While people would like (CARA) at Georgetown Uni- don’t. liturgy,” he said. “They plan St. Callistus, Kane – Sunday, Nov. 8 at Father Amar, “especially in their own priest, their Mass versity estimates that 30 to 40 With shifting populations it, and inquire to me if it’s 10:30 a.m. Confirmation classes include St. this area here. Most of the times to remain the same and percent of U.S. Catholic par- and a declining number of Elizabeth, Smethport; St. Joseph, Mount parishes in this area are shar- to chat with their celebrant af- ishes are sharing a priest. clergy, the model has become See SHARING, page 3 Jewett; and St. Callistus, Kane.

All Souls Day Mass at Gate of Heaven Caring across Cemetery – Nov. 2 Bishop Donald Trautman the centuries will celebrate Mass on Mon- day, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, 5711 W. Lake Road in Erie Saint Mary’s Home of for the commemoration of All Souls Day. Erie celebrates 125 years

By Jason Koshinskie Erie celebrated its 125th anni- Photo courtesy of Saint Mary’s Home of Erie FaithLife editor versary Sept. 20 with a Mass More than 300 people attended Saint Mary’s Home of Erie’s 125th anniversary celebration and reception at the Bayfront The mission began dur- Sept. 24 at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. The event included a Mass celebrated by 100th anniversary of St. Mary of Convention Center in down- Bishop Donald Trautman (above) and reception. ing the post Civil War period town Erie. Grace, Meadville – Nov. 5 when the Sisters of St. Joseph The Most Rev. Donald St. Mary of Grace Parish wanted nothing more than Trautman, Bishop of Erie, the reception. and respite care—in a faith- and ongoing, Sister Phyllis in Meadville will celebrate its to provide the elderly with presided at the Eucharistic Saint Mary’s Home is based atmosphere. said. centennial anniversary Mass a place to live. Saint Mary’s liturgy, with Msgr. Robert sponsored by the Sisters of Throughout the years, “Currently, the needs we on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 Home of Erie opened its Smith, vicar general; Msgr. St. Joseph of Northwestern the Sisters of St. Joseph, the are trying to meet are the p.m. with Bishop Donald doors in 1884—a two-story Joseph Wardanski, East cam- Pennsylvania, but is separate- board of trustees and the ad- needs of the baby boomers Trautman presiding. A recep- brick building that became pus chaplain; Father William ly incorporated. Its campuses ministration of Saint Mary’s and their families,” she said. tion will follow Mass in the home to 15 residents. Fischer, OSFS, Asbury Ridge at Saint Mary’s East and Home have gone through “This was a major factor parish center. Today, that mission has campus chaplain; and Father Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge many strategic planning pro- when we decided to enter into grown exponentially to in- Tom Brooks con-celebrating. provide levels of long-term cesses which have served to a major renovation and addi- clude two campuses offering William Minnix Jr., presi- care—adult day services, in- elicit the needs of the times tion project for Saint Mary’s 135th anniversary of St. Bartholomew, medical, psychological and dent and CEO of the Ameri- dependent, assisted and resi- and the area, said Sister Phyl- East. The renovations and Sharpsville – Nov. 7 spiritual care for more than can Association of Homes dential living, personal care, lis McCracken, SSJ, president addition will redefine nursing 400 seniors. and Services for the Aging, nursing care, Alzheimer’s as- and CEO of Saint Mary’s. It St. Bartholomew Parish Saint Mary’s Home of See ST. MARY'S, page 3 in Sharspville will celebrate was the keynote speaker for sisted living and nursing care is a process that is constant its 135th anniversary with a Mass on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. with Bishop Donald Trautman presiding. Flu and the Sign of Peace ‘Be a Man!’ What is appropriate? Faith magazine features New book by Erie pastor targets, Letters from Home challenges Catholic men Just in time By Jason Koshinskie for the holi- FaithLife editor days, Faith magazine Father Larry Richards has brings you a a challenge for all the Catholic cover story men out there. of generosity Be a man! and inspira- Father Richards, pastor of tion: Letters St. Joseph Parish/Bread of Life from Home, Community in Erie, released featuring the “Be a Man! Becoming the Man work of Chris- God Created You to Be” on tine Jovenitti, Sept. 14, the feast of the exalta- a member tion of the holy cross. It is pub- of Holy Ro- lished by Ignatius Press. sary Parish in The idea for the book started Johnsonburg, Cover of the Nov./Dec. 2009 issue a few years ago when publishers who has over- of Faith magazine began approaching him. They and put the teachings into prac- seen an army of volunteers sending nearly 400,000 were looking for a book to reach tice during a men’s retreat he pieces of mail to men and women serving in the Catholic men because virtually preached. military. no offerings existed. “I wanted it to be very practi- Watch for your November/December edition of There is no specific way to exchange choose to do so. “I’ve always been involved in cal,” he said. “We came up with Faith this month, sent free of charge to households the Sign of Peace during Mass. Options include a small bow or a nod the men’s ministry, so this was some good questions for personal of all parishioners registered in the Erie Diocese. It is important to be sensitive during of the head, but most importantly, along right up my alley, so to speak,” and group reflection.” Not receiving yours? Contact Circulation Manager this time of flu to feel free to choose with the words, “Christ’s peace be with Father Richards said. Brenda Williams at 814.824.1168 or BWilliams@ an alternative gesture to the traditional you.” He wrote it two years ago See BE A MAN, page 3 ErieRCD.org. handshake and not be offended if others — The Chancery By the Way... from Catholic News Service

calls on Catholics to learn about and share about her rights and about the help she can The Sisters of St. Joseph have an- IN THE U.S. the stories of those struggling to rise above expect to receive as a mother if she continues nounced a new, larger location for the 21st extreme poverty, to pray for the world’s poor- her pregnancy. The measure still must be con- annual Thanksgiving dinner they provide. est people and to approach policymakers on sidered by the Spanish parliament. Abortion Gannon University will host this year’s the issue as advocates for the poor world- is currently allowed in for the first 22 dinner, which previously took place at wide. Catholics Confront Global Poverty weeks of pregnancy, but only in cases of rape, the Marketplace Grill in downtown Erie. was launched in February 2009 in response genetic defect or threats to a woman’s health. Meal times and a serving location on cam- to Pope Benedict XVI’s 2009 message for the pus are still being worked out. World Day of Peace, titled “Fighting Poverty Last year, close to 1,000 meals, including to Build Peace.” approximately 400 home deliveries, were served. The effort continues to grow and AROUND THE WORLD this collaboration with Gannon University Jason Koshinskie will provide a larger space while still offer- „Pope Benedict XVI has established ing a convenient, downtown location. a special structure for Anglicans who The sisters will still partner with Peter Lyons, owner of want to be in full communion with the Marketplace Grill, and his staff to provide the dinner. It is Roman while preserv- estimated that since the dinner began, more than 20,000 meals ing aspects of their Anglican spiritual and li- have been served. turgical heritage, said U.S. Cardinal William The Thanksgiving dinner is possible each year because of Levada. The cardinal, prefect of the Congre- Young women join a protest against a pro- the monetary and food contributions from individuals and gation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said a posal to change Spain’s abortion laws dur- local companies. Monetary donations help cover the cost of new apostolic constitution would establish ing a march through Madrid Oct.17. The “personal ordinariates” — similar to dio- the dinner and provide needed resources to local shelters, food sign reads “No more punishment to inno- banks and agencies throughout the year. Donations may be „The U.S. Catholic bishops will de- ceses — to oversee the pastoral care of those cent people.” bate and vote on a 57-page pastoral who want to bring elements of their Angli- sent to the Thanksgiving Dinner Fund, Sisters of St. Joseph, 5031 W. Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506-1249. For more infor- letter on marriage at their Nov. 16-19 can identity into the Catholic Church with PEOPLE OF FAITH meeting in Baltimore. The letter, called “Mar- them. Anglican priests who are married may mation on this year’s dinner, call 814.836.4202. riage: Life and Love in the Divine Plan,” is be ordained Catholic priests, but married „A standing reliquary containing rel- Bishop Donald Trautman will hold his annual dinner and another component in the bishops’ National Anglican bishops will not be able to func- ics of more than a dozen apostles and discussion with college students Nov. 6 at Our Lady of the Pastoral Initiative for Marriage, which began tion as Catholic bishops in keeping with the evangelists will tour the United States in an Lake Parish in Edinboro with students from Edinboro Uni- in November 2004. “The vision of married long-standing Catholic and Orthodox tradi- effort to educate adults and schoolchildren versity. For the past several years, the bishop has traveled to life and love that we have presented in this tion of ordaining only unmarried clergy as about the foundations of the Catholic faith. area campuses to meet with young adults. The evenings in- pastoral letter is meant to be a foundation and bishops, Cardinal Levada said. The cardinal The “Apostles clude prayer, an informal dinner—perhaps pizza—and con- reference point for the many works of evange- announced the new arrangement at a press — Foundation versation. Last year, he traveled to Allegheny College in lization, catechesis, pastoral care, education conference Oct. 20 at the Vatican. He said of Our Faith” Meadville. and advocacy carried on in our dioceses, par- the pope’s apostolic constitution and norms tour is being or- All Souls Day, celebrated Nov. 2, is the commemoration ishes, schools, agencies, movements and pro- for implementing it were undergoing final re- ganized by the of the faithful departed. At St. Peter Cathedral, the 5:15 p.m. grams,” says the document’s closing section, visions and would be published in a couple Los Angeles- Mass will include vespers, which is sung evening prayer. All called a “commitment to ministry.” The letter of weeks. based Interna- are welcome to attend and remember friends and loved ones is a collaborative effort between the bishops tional Crusade who have died. and pastors, family life directors, educators „Tens of thousands of people rallied for Holy Relics Father Robert Levis will be the retreat master for a one-day and pastoral ministers. against legislation that would allow USA, which retreat on prayer and St. John of the Cross on Saturday, Nov. girls as young as 16 to have abortions also was respon- 7 at the St. Thomas More House of Prayer in Cranberry (near „More than 250,000 Catholics have without parental consent in tradition- sible for the 2007 Franklin) beginning at 9:30 a.m. been reached through the Catholics ally Catholic Spain. The nation’s Catholic “Relics of the Call 814.474.2753 for reservations. The cost is $10 per per- Confront Global Poverty initiative, a bishops had urged people to participate in Passion” tour in joint effort by the U.S. Conference of Catholic the Oct. 17 rally down a major boulevard in son or $15 per family; lunch will be served for an additional Guam and the recent three-year “Operation minimal fee. Bishops and Catholic Relief Services to ad- Madrid. In late September, the government Special Intentions” tour of U.S. military bas- dress the root causes of global poverty through formally approved the Bill on Reproductive The retreat is sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fati- es. Enclosed within the reliquary that will go ma, Erie Division education and advocacy. In less than seven and Sexual Health and Voluntary Interrup- on tour are relics of St. Peter, St. Thomas, St. . The annual meeting for the apostolate will months, the initiative has reached one quarter tion of Pregnancy. Among other actions, the Barnabas, St. Matthias, St. Jude Thaddeus, follow the retreat. Anyone interested may attend the meeting. of its goal to mobilize 1 million Catholics, ac- legislation would make abortion available on St. John, St. Andrew, St. Philip, St. Simon, cording to a recent announcement from the demand in Spain up to 14 weeks into a preg- St. Bartholomew, St. Paul, St. Matthew, St. Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshin- USCCB and CRS, the U.S. bishops’ overseas nancy as long as, at least three days before the James the Less and St. James the Greater. [email protected] or 814.824.1171. relief and development agency. The initiative procedure, the woman receives information Pope canonizes five new saints as models of Christian love By John Thavis ed leprosy but, refusing to leave founding schools for rural chil- Catholic News Service the island for treatment, continued dren. He died in 1895, and today to work until the month before his the church sees him as an inter- – Calling death at age 49 in 1889. cessor for all who are persecuted. them “shining examples” of St. Damien has been consid- „St. Francisco Coll Guitart, Christian love, Pope Benedict ered an intercessor for patients a Spanish Dominican priest who XVI proclaimed five new saints, with leprosy and, more recently, Web site promotes founded the Congregation of the including de HIV and AIDS. life of St. Damien Dominican Sisters of the An- Veuster, the 19th-century Belgian In his homily, the pope said nunciation of the Blessed Virgin missionary who ministered to that in view of her service to the DeVeuster Mary in the 19th century. He was people with leprosy in Hawaii be- elderly, St. Jeanne Jugan was “a The Diocese of Honolulu has famed for his evangelical preach- fore dying of the disease. beacon” for modern societies, launched a new Web site highlight- ing, aimed especially at Catholics At a Mass Oct. 11 overflowing which “have still to rediscover the ing the life and ministry of St. who had lapsed from the practice with pilgrims from around the unique place and contribution of Damien DeVeuster, the leper of the faith. He made great use of world, the pope also canonized this period of life.” She was so ef- priest of Molokai, who ministered the rosary, initiating the “perpet- Sister Jeanne Jugan, a French (CNS photo) fective with the aged because she to people with leprosy in Hawaii. ual rosary” in parts of Spain, in nun whose Little Sisters of the Tapestries depicting five new saints hang from the facade of St. Pe- recognized in them the person of The site can be found at www. which thousands of people took Poor continue to assist the elderly ter’s Basilica as pilgrims arrive for a Mass of led by Christ, he said. fatherdamien.com. Born in part. His popular missions con- in the United States and more Pope Benedict XVI inside the basilica at the Vatican Oct. 11. De- Born in northern France in Belgium, he was ordained a priest tinued until his death in 1875 at than 30 other countries. picted in the tapestries are St. Rafael Arnaiz Baron, St. Francisco 1792, St. Jeanne formed a small in Honolulu in 1864. the age of 62. After brief biographies of the Coll Guitart, St. Zygmunt Felinski, St. Damien de Veuster and St. prayer community and, in 1839, „St. Rafael Arnaiz Baron, five were read aloud, the pope Jeanne Jugan. brought home a sick and blind a 20th-century Spanish Trappist pronounced a solemn decree of elderly widow, giving the woman The other new saints included brother known for his humility canonization and proclaimed “with no thought of human cal- across the United States. her own bed. Caring for the aban- a Pole and two : and life of prayer. As a student them models of holiness for the culation and advantage.” St. Damien, a member of doned elderly became the primary „St. Zygmunt Felinski, a of architecture in the 1930s, he whole church. Relics of the new Thousands of U.S. pilgrims the Congregation of the Sacred focus of her religious order, and former archbishop of Warsaw, suddenly broke off his training to saints were placed on the altar as came to Rome for the canoniza- Hearts of Jesus and Mary, worked remains so today for the approxi- Poland, and founder of the Fran- enter the contemplative life. Soon St. Peter’s Basilica was filled with tion, including a delegation of on the island of Hawaii for eight mately 2,700 Little Sisters of the ciscan Sisters of the Family of after he was stricken with a seri- a sung “Alleluia.” leprosy patients and their care- years before volunteering in 1873 Poor. Mary. Born in 1822 near Volinia, ous form of diabetes. He died in In his homily, the pope said the givers from Hawaii, where St. to work at a leprosy colony on She died in 1879, and today which today is in Ukraine, he was 1938 at age 27, and his prayerful newly canonized had typified the Damien worked and died, and Molokai, where he served as pas- the Little Sisters serve more than deported to Russia and, after be- devotion and his spiritual writ- Christian vocation of radical con- residents from homes for the aged tor, doctor and counselor to some 13,000 elderly residents in 202 ing freed, worked among the poor ings led people to describe him as version and self-sacrifice made run by Little Sisters of the Poor 800 patients. In 1884 he contract- homes around the world. farmers of Ukraine and Poland, a great mystic.

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Sponsored by The World Apostolate of Fatima, Erie Division People in the News At parishes sharing a priest, laity takes active leadership role SHARING, from page 1 OLCS names Landenberger lion to 64.4 million. okay. They do the groundwork. Despite a larger ordination new principal It’s a big help. It’s wonderful, re- class next year for the diocese Parishes sharing a pastor ally.” (five priests are scheduled for or- ERIE – Our Lady’s Christian School in  2IWKH'LRFHVHRI(ULH¶VSDULVKHVSDULVKHVFXUUHQWO\ Erie has announced the appointment of Pat- Parishes that share a pastor can dination), deaths and retirements also see a financial benefit. Tom among priests have left a large VKDUHDSDVWRU,QDQXPEHURIFDVHVWKHSULHVWPD\EHWKH ty Landenberger as principal. She began her SDVWRURIRQHSDULVKDQGSDURFKLDODGPLQLVWUDWRURIDQRWKHU duties Oct. 5. 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John Swoger, who oversees as schools in northwest Pennsylvania and $VVXPSWLRQRIWKH 6W$GDOEHUW6KDURQ Texas. She is a native of Conneautville. ments. two parishes in Oil City, as pas- She earned her master’s in educational Patty Just north and up the Clear- tor of St. Joseph and parochial %OHVVHG9LUJLQ0DU\6\NHVYLOOH 6W$QWKRQ\6KDURQ administration Cleveland State University Landenberger field County line, Father Robert administrator of Assumption of 6W0DU\5H\QROGVYLOOH and her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary edu- Horgas is in charge of the pas- the Blessed Virgin Mary. 6W$GULDQ'HODQFH\ cation from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds toral care of the parishes of Im- Masses at Assumption are on 6W9HQDQWLXV5RXVHYLOOH 6W-RVHSK$QLWD principal’s licensures in both Pennsylvania and Ohio and teaching maculate Conception in Osceola Tuesday and Saturday while St. 6W6WHSKHQ2LO&LW\ 6W$QWKRQ\RI3DGXD:DOVWRQ certification in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Texas. Mills and St. Agnes in Morris- Joseph has Monday, Wednesday, 6V&RVPDV 'DPLDQ A ministry of St. Andrew, St. Jude the Apostle and St. Julia dale. Prior to this assignment, he Thursday and Friday during the +RO\7ULQLW\5DPH\ 3XQ[VXWDZQH\ parishes, Our Lady’s Christian School is a Catholic elementary served the people of Holy Cross week and two on Sunday. in Brandy Camp and St. Bernard “We have to do things like 6W%DVLOWKH*UHDW&RDOSRUW school serving more than 420 students in preschool through 6W%RQDYHQWXUH*UDPSLDQ eighth grade. in Falls Creek simultaneously. this with the shortage in priests,” “It’s kind of like juggling each Msgr. Swoger said. “Assumption +RO\&URVV%UDQG\&DPS 6W7LPRWK\&XUZHQVYLOOH parish,” Father Horgas said. would love to have a pastor pres- 6W7RELDV%URFNZD\ But the sharing of services can ent full time, but they are grateful 6W-RVHSK'X%RLV be of some help, he said. Dennis to have what they have.” +RO\5RVDU\-RKQVRQEXUJ 6W0LFKDHOWKH$UFKDQJHO Socash serves as the director of He said the experience of be- 6W$QQH:LOFR[ 'X%RLV %ULHÁ\ religious education of both St. ing present to both parishes has Agnes and its mission church of been a good one for him person- ,PPDFXODWH&RQFHSWLRQ 6W(OL]DEHWKRI+XQJDU\ Justin Fatica and Hard as Nails Ministry Ss. Peter and Paul in Hawk Run. ally. He added that he appreciates 2VFHROD0LOOV 6PHWKSRUW Immaculate Conception has its how parishes such as Assumption 6W$JQHV0RUULVGDOH 6W-RVHSK0RXQW-HZHWW youth rallies & retreats Nov. 1 in Erie, own religious education program, like to hold onto their ethnicity. as the parish is further away. Assumption is traditionally a Pol- Dec. 13 in St. Marys Some pastoral help will soon ish parish. 6W+HGZLJ(ULH 6W(XODOLD&RXGHUVSRUW “The Awakening,” a free event and out- be on the way, as well. Socash Deacon Tim Wren has been a 6W3DWULFN(ULH 6W*DEULHOWKH$UFKDQJHO reach program intended to transform local is also studying in the diocese’s wonderful help to both parishes, 3RUW$OOHJDQ\ communities, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1 permanent diaconate formation Msgr. Swoger said. He has added 6W(OL]DEHWK&RUU\ from 2-5 p.m. at Gannon University’s Ham- program to become a deacon. In different devotions and services 6W7KRPDVWKH$SRVWOH&RUU\ 6W3KLOLS/LQHVYLOOH mermill Center in Erie. a way, Father Horgas said, Socash on his own, including a monthly 6W3HWHU&RQQHDXWYLOOH “Ignite the Fire,” a youth rally and retreat, is getting some on-the-job training holy hour at Assumption, which 6W:DOEXUJD7LWXVYLOOH will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. for his ministry. has been well received, particu- 6W7LWXV7LWXVYLOOH 6W7KHUHVD6KLQJOHKRXVH to 5 p.m. at Elk County Catholic High School “Each of the congregations larly among young people. 6W5DSKDHO(OGUHG in St. Marys maintains its own identity, and In regards to sharing a pas- Both programs will be presented by Justin the people certainly have taken tor, Msgr. Swoger said, “It’s the Fatica and Hard as Nails Ministry. Fatica is Justin Fatica ownership of various needs,” Fa- way things are now, and I would at each other’s churches and com- together and keeps separate par- a Cathedral Prep graduate, popular youth ther Horgas said. “But if people imagine it would be increasing.” ing to different Masses, Father ishes, Father Davis said it can be evangelist and nationally known speaker. wonder why parishes are sharing Just north of Oil City in Titus- Davis said. tough for people to let go of its in- “Ignite the Fire” registration materials for parish and youth lead- a pastor, all you have to do is take ville, Father Skip Davis serves as “They go to whichever Mass dividuality. ers are available online through the Erie Diocese’s Oct. 26 Informa- a look at the numbers.” pastor to both St. Titus and St. happens to work for their sched- “When we started talking about tion Bulletin at www.ErieRCD.org/infob.htm. In 2007, the Erie Diocese had Walburga parishes, as well as the ule best,” he said. “It makes no community, we looked at Scrip- 214 priests. Just 12 years earlier in mission church of Immaculate difference to them if it’s at their ture where it says, ‘One Lord, one 1995, there were 255. In the Unit- Conception is Mageetown. He home parish.” faith, one baptism.’ It doesn’t say Communicating with Compassion to the ed States, there were 32,349 dioc- has done so since 2005. A visiting priest helps out with ‘one parish.’ You can blend those Sick seminar Nov. 10 esan priests in 1995. That number “When I came here, there were Masses on weekends and holy lines,” Father Davis said. fell to 27,971 in 2007. During that three operating institutions,” Fa- days. He preached about it and acted ERIE – St. Vincent Health Center in Erie will offer a free semi- time, the number of Catholics in ther Davis said. “We started call- nar, “Communicating with Compassion to the Sick,” for families Father Davis said parishioners on it. Within two years, it wasn’t the U.S. increased from 57.4 mil- ing ourselves the Catholic Com- realize that more and more, par- just him calling it the Catholic and loved ones, clergy, women religious and parish visitors. munity of Titusville with three The seminar ishes sharing a pastor is becoming Community of Titusville. campuses. We were celebrating the norm rather than the excep- “The people started calling it will be conduct- the community aspect. Initially ed on Tuesday, tion. that,” he said. “They could see Saint Mary’s there was some resistance to that, “It’s either that or they recog- there were part of a larger church Nov. 10 from but they began to like that, actu- 10-11:30 a.m. nize that the parish could close,” than just their own. I’m really Home of Erie ally.” he said. “They know.” proud of them because that’s tough at the St. Vin- Parishioners began to minister cent McGarvey While the community works for people. It’s tough to do that.” Learning Cen- marks 125 years ter, 232 W. 25th ST. MARY'S, from page 1 St. in Erie. Are you ever care as we know it. It will provide at a loss for a home-like environment that in- New book by Erie pastor targets, words when you cludes many features to promote call on someone privacy, choice and independence who is ill? Are for seniors.” challenges Catholic men you seeking to be more comforting when visiting the frail elderly? More than 300 guests attended If so, this event can provide information and insight to be more the anniversary celebration, in- BE A MAN, from page 1 „Chapter 6 – Be a Man helpful and supportive to those who need it most. Who is Loving. “The core real- cluding a number of Sisters of St. Father Richards is clear that The event, sponsored by St. Vincent’s Pastoral Care Team, is Joseph, past administrators, bene- ity of being a follower of Christ free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, his book is set and written in a is to follow the commandment, factors and SSJ Associates. way to reach men. call 814.866.4817. Other anniversary events in- love one another. Do we lay “It’s written in a straightfor- down our life for others?” cluded a 125th birthday celebra- ward style,” he said. tion Sept. 13 at both campuses for „Chapter 7 – Be a Man Cathedral Prep presents murder mystery “When I’m preaching to men, Who is Wise. “Every step you residents and family members, an I often say church is not about tip- employee luncheon Sept. 21 and take is a step toward God or Nov. 5-8 toeing through the tulips,” Father away from God, not the wisdom an afternoon celebration for all Richards said. “Jesus didn’t tiptoe ERIE – “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” will be performed at residents Sept. 21. of the world. Do we do every- Cathedral Prep, West 10th and Sassafras streets in Erie, Thursday through the tulips. It took a real thing in our power to make it to The Gospel reading for the man to be who he was. He’s the through Friday, Nov. 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8 at Mass came from Matthew 5:1-12, heaven?” 2 p.m. one who showed us how to be a „Chapter 9 – Be a Man Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. man.” This first production “No text could be more appro- Who is Holy. “You are called in Prep’s $1.7 million Throughout the book there is to be a saint. That is not an op- priate for this anniversary celebra- a focus on a man from the Old newly renovated audito- tion than the Gospel which we tion.” rium will be directed by Testament (David) and New Tes- „Chapter 10 – Be a Man have just heard,” Bishop Traut- tament (Paul). Father Michael DeMar- man said in his homily. “Its theme Who Changes the World. “If tinis. In 1 Kings 2:2, King David is Father Larry Richards you’re going to change the world, is love — love expressed in com- dying, and the last words he says Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. passion, mercy; love expressed in you’ve got to have a plan. That’s “Drood,” the last play written by Charles Dickens, was incom- to his son Solomon are, “Take but one that makes us strong, lov- when you get the vision of God giving, helping, caring for others. courage and be a man.” plete upon his death. Audience members will vote on several as- Christ’s Sermon on the Mount ing and wise.” in your life rather than your own pects of the play, including who turns out to be the murderer and In 2 Timothy 1:7, St. Paul is “I take these two men and how vision.” calls us to love, but love expressed talking to his spiritual son Timo- which couple should fall in love. not just in words but in action, they lived their lives and focus on Another chapter focuses on Come enjoy the musical … with a different ending each time! thy and says, “The spirit that God the true man, Jesus Christ, who Pope John Paul II’s Theology of deeds. This is the story of St. has given us is no cowardly spirit Mary’s Home." becomes the pattern of manhood the Body and how men are called for all of us,” Father Richards to be men. said. “Men aren’t better than wom- DEATH NOTICE The book’s opening line cuts en; women aren’t better than right to the chase: “You are going men. But a man needs to be a to die!” To put things in perspec- man,” Father Richards said. munity, Deacon Dobbs served tive, he puts the ending first. At the end of each chapter are Deacon Dalhart Dobbs dies at 78 as a member of several boards, “What is it you want God, your three tasks the readers must ac- committees and organizations, family, your wife, your kids, peo- complish followed by three ques- including: board of trustees for ple you work with, what do you tions for reflection and group Served as deacon assistant at St. George, Erie Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Book- want them to say about you when discussion. Deacon Dalhart T. Dobbs Sr., He served ance counselor for minority un- er T. Washington Center, board you die?” he said. “You have to be “It’s an in-your-face, chal- 78, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. in the U.S. dergraduates and potential high of trustees; Martin Luther King very clear about what you want lenging kind of style,” Father He was born February 27, Air Force school dropouts. In addition, Center board of trustees; Gan- your life to stand for and start liv- Richards said. I try to challenge 1931 in Washington, Pa., a son and, upon he was a university instructor in non University board of trustees; ing today to get to that goal.” men to be the best they can be in- of the late Clifton Dobbs Sr. and his return, communication for the disadvan- Penn State Behrend Agricultural Here’s a glance at some chap- stead of just going with the flow. Jannetta (Eubank) Dobbs. married the taged at Gannon University. Board of Trustees; and Bishop’s ters and what they’re about: Are you growing spiritually? If Deacon Dobbs’ early Catho- former Char- Dobbs retired from the Erie Diocesan Christian Formation „Chapter 2 – Be a Man you’re not growing, you’re dying. lic education began at Immacu- lotte Newby School District as the director and Education Council. Who Lives as a Beloved Son. “A If you’re not growing, what’s the late Conception High School, in and began a of federal programs and special He was ordained a permanent man needs to know who he is be- point?” Washington, where he received professional projects. As former director of deacon May 4, 1998. He was a fore God, and he’s a beloved son In the Year for Priests, he his diploma. He received his bach- career as a the Erie Career Opportunities member of the Serra Club and of the Father, just like Christ,” Fa- quotes St. John Vianney, patron Deacon Dalhart ther Richards said. saint of priests: “This is the glori- elor of science in education from teacher at Dobbs Program, he gained state and the Knights of Columbus in ad- Edinboro University of Pennsyl- Academy national recognition for his ex- dition to serving as a deacon as- „Chapter 3 – Be a Man ous duty of man, that you pray vania, his master’s in counselor High School in Erie. pertise in administering programs sistant at his home parish of St. Who Repents. “To be a man, you and that you love.” education from Gannon Univer- Years later, Dobbs was honored and coordinating services. George, Erie. have to repent of your sin and sur- “The book can be summed up sity, his doctorate in educational by Erie Mayor Louis Tullio for be- At the age of 69, he graduated He is survived by his wife of 46 render daily to the Holy Spirit.” in that,” he said. leadership from Nova University ing Erie’s first African-American from his theology studies to be or- years, Charlotte (Newby) Dobbs, „Chapter 5 – Be a Man Who and his master’s and certificate of male teacher. He was an Upward dained a permanent deacon. many children, grandchildren, is Strong. “What’s it mean to be “Be a Man! Becoming the Man advanced studies from Fredonia Bound instructor and trainer for He is the recipient of several brothers, a sister, nieces, nephews strong? You need to be a man of God Created You to Be” is available SUNY. Adults in Education and a guid- humanitarian awards. In his com- and loved ones. prayer.” at all booksellers and online. Mercyhurst Prep celebrates Spirit of Mercy ERIE – Mercyhurst Prep High School in Erie celebrated its an- nual Spirit of Mercy liturgy Sept. 24. On that day in 1827, Cath- erine McCauley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, opened her house on Baggot Street in Dub- lin. Mercy schools and institu- tions around the world celebrate this “beginning” day. “This is the liturgy that tradi- tionally opens our school year,” said Father Mike Allison, chap- lain. “We celebrate our corpo- rate identity as an institution and also distribute Spirit of Mercy DCC’s Pro-Life Week features Beautiful Baby Contest Awards.” This year, the awards went to Nancy Zimmerman, the school’s community service coordinator, and her daughter, Casey. Seven years ago, they assembled stu- dents to serve a hot meal one Sun- day a month at the Upper Room men’s shelter. The program is still continues today. Also at the liturgy, the school invited Deacon Kevin Kunik of the Class of 1987 to serve as dea- con and preach. Deacon Kunik was ordained a permanent dea- con in May and serves as a dea- con assistant at Blessed Sacra- ment Parish in Erie.

Deacon Kevin Kunik and Father Mike Allison

ECC seniors take on class project during retreat

DUBOIS – As part of Pro-Life “The response has been over- elementary, middle school and Week at DuBois Central Catholic whelming,” said Becky Dutra, high school levels. High School, campus ministry campus minister. “The number of Pictured from left to right with sponsored a Beautiful Baby Con- cans exceeded our expectations.” their coffee cans are: (front row) test. All three DuBois area Catholic Samantha Wright, Kristy Cook, To enter the contest, students schools participated in the con- Rachel Wells, Emily Miknis, and staff had to decorate a coffee test. Kari Kruk, Sarah Boyce, Erin can with their own baby pictures. All proceeds are being donated Pease, Taylor Bowser, (back Staff members used photos of to the DuBois office of Catholic row) Will Gangewere, Dante their children or grandchildren. Charities Counseling and Adop- DeSantis, Kristopher Alvarez, A total of 110 cans were entered tion Services. In total, $167, most- Nick Murray, Andrew Skraba, and displayed in the school’s two ly in pennies, was raised. Alex Welch, Nick Poulos, Vince main foyers. Winners were crowned at the Pitrone and Becky Dutra.

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