Native son returns Theology on Tap – Nov. 6, to Franklin Jan. 15, Feb. 12 Father Ron Witherup, See the complete SS, to speak on St. Paul list of speakers and the Eucharist at and topics for the Forty Hours devotion, series, page 3. page 3.
www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE October 5, 2008 Church Calendar Forming Consciences Events of the local, American and universal church Feast days U.S. bishops’ for document walks through how we can use that information,” Catholic she said. “We’ll encourage people teaching as it to read it them- Talks on Faithful Citizenship selves. We don’t relates to the want to comment Oct. 5 Sister Dorothy Stoner, OSB, at Mount St. Benedict in Erie at 10:45 a.m. political sphere Sister Dorothy or editorialize.” Father Johnathan Schmolt, parochial vicar of St. Jude Parish in Erie, in the Stoner In what Oct. 6 By Jason Koshinskie several bish- parish Founders Room (rectory) at 7:30 p.m. St. Teresa of Jesus St. Hedwig FaithLife editor ops called Oct. 6 Sister Dorothy Stoner, OSB, at Mount St. Benedict in Erie at 7 p.m. “a watershed Oct. 4 St. Francis of Assisi The U. S. bishops’ document moment” Oct. 9 Joan Rosenhauer, associate director of the United States Conference of Oct. 5 Respect Life Sunday Faithful Citizenship says it’s not for the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, at Oct. 6 St. Bruno up to the Catholic Church to tell Conference Mercyhurst College’s Taylor Little Theater at 8:15 p.m. Oct. 7 Our Lady of the Rosary you who to vote for on Election of Catholic Oct. 9 St. Denis and his companions, Day. Bishops, the Oct. 14 (ULQ/DQGLQL*URJUDQGLUHFWRURIWKH(ULH'LRFHVH¶V2I¿FHRI3DULVK6RFLDO St. John Leonardi “They give advice on how to full body of Ministry/Respect Life, and Sister Dorothy Stoner, OSB, at St. Mark Catholic make the best decisions without Joan Rosenhauer bishops over- Oct. 14 St. Callistus I totally disregarding what the whelmingly Center in Erie at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 15 St. Teresa of Jesus church teaches and without to- approved “Forming Consciences Oct. 14 Sister Dorothy Stoner, OSB, at Mount St. Benedict in Erie at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 St. Hedwig, St. Margaret tally disregarding the ambiguity for Faithful Citizenship: A Call Mary Alacoque that each election offers,” says to Political Responsibility From Oct. 21 Msgr. Tom McSweeneyGLUHFWRURIWKH(ULH'LRFHVH¶V2I¿FHRI Oct. 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch Sister Dorothy Stoner, OSB. the Catholic Bishops of the Unit- Evangelization for Communications, as part of an interreligious panel at Oct. 18 St. Luke Sister Dorothy will lead sever- ed States” in November 2007. Mercyhurst College’s Walker Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 al talks on Faithful Citizenship, a The longer document rejects World Mission Sunday joint venture between the Bene- politics based on “powerful in- The U.S. bishops’ full document on Faithful Citizenship is available on the Web at dictine Sisters of Erie and the terests, partisan attacks, sound www.FaithfulCitizenship.org. A two-page summary can be found at Erie Diocese’s Office of Parish bites and media hype” and calls www.ErieRCD.org Confirmation schedule Social Ministry/Respect Life. instead for “a different kind of “The point is really to go political engagement.” St. Bonaventure, Grampian — Sunday, Oct. and focused on the dignity of every hu- vulnerable,” it says. 5 at 2 p.m. Confirmation classes include St. through and walk people through That engagement must be the document, present what the “shaped by the moral convic- man being, the pursuit of the common Timothy, Curwensville, and St. Bonaventure, good and the protection of the weak and Grampian. bishops have said and talk about tions of well-formed consciences See FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP, page 3
Our Lady of Mercy, Harborcreek — Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. Respect Life program brings attention to words of Pope Benedict XVI St. Callistus, Kane — Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Respect Life Sunday is Oct. 5 The church must be a “beacon Catholic Daughters of America 100th of hope” in today’s world, and The Respect Life program, put anniversary Mass – Oct. 5 that means promoting a culture of WRJHWKHUE\WKH86ELVKRSV¶2I¿FH life. of Pro-Life Activities, includes a Bishop Donald Trautman will That was Pope Benedict XVI’s number of resources that mirror the celebrate Mass for the 100th message during his homily at St. range of pro-life issues necessary anniversary of the Catholic Patrick’s Cathedral in New York for Catholics to comprehend Daughters of the Americas during his apostolic visit to the regarding the church’s beliefs. in the Erie Diocese on Sun., United States in April. The topics include: Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at Queen of “The proclamation of life, life the World Parish in St. Marys. in abundance, must be the heart Stem Cells and Hope for of the new evangelization,” he Patients, by Maureen Condic, World Synod of Bishops – Oct. 5-26 said. Ph.D. “This is the message of hope we are called to proclaim and A Will for Living, by Stephen embody in a world where self- L. Mikochik centeredness, greed, violence and cynicism so often seem to choke Conscience and the Catholic the fragile growth of grace in peo- Voter, by Bishop William Lori of ple’s hearts.” Bridgeport, Conn. October is observed as Respect Life Month and the first Sunday Pornography: What’s the in October, Oct. 5 this year, is des- Problem?, by Mark Houck ignated as Respect Life Sunday by the Catholic Church in the U.S. $5HÁHFWLRQRQWKH$IULFDQ The synod will bring together some 250 bishops “Hope and Trust in Life” is the American Family and the Culture in Vatican City to discuss the theme, “The Word of theme for the 2008-09 Respect of Life, by Auxiliary Bishop Martin God in the Life and Mission of the Church.” See Life program by the U.S. bishops, Holley of Washington story on page 2. centered on the pope’s message during his celebrated visit. The Hollow Men: Male Grief Its origin is Pope Benedict and Trauma Following Abortion, XVI’s homily from Dec. 31, when by Vincent M. Rue he described the lack of hope The resources are available as and trust as “the ‘obscure’ evil of articles and pamphlets at www. modern Western society,” and it usccb.org/prolife/programs/ explores topics that he addressed rlp/rlp0809.shtml. during his visit to the U.S. What did he write in the Bible? Liturgical music composer Fall football & more Letter to the Romans First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians Marty Haugen coming to diocese Letter to the Galatians he talked about how these Letter to the Ephesians Workshops set for Oct. 25 at changes will affect worship. Letter to the Philippians Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro “I think the transition can Letter to the Colossians be a time of continuity,” he First Letter to the Thessalonians By Jason Koshinskie publish- said. Second Letter to the Thessalonians FaithLife editor ers, Hau- His Edinboro workshops First Letter to Timothy gen has will cover three main areas: (1) Second Letter to Timothy For Marty Haugen, music spent theory, the liturgy and its his- Letter to Titus and singing help him express the past tory and traditions; (2) practi- Letter to Philemon things more deeply during 25 years cal applications for church mu- Letter to Hebrews worship and prayer. present- sicians; and (3) learning and “They help us remember ing work- singing through new music. In commemoration of the 2,000th anniversary of things in different ways,” Hau- shops and “I really enjoy these week- St. Paul’s birth, Pope Benedict XVI has dedicated a gen said. “If you asked people Marty Haugen concerts ends and speaking with the jubilee year to the apostle that will run until June to recite the 91st Psalm, they across most enthusiastic music min- 29, 2009. might not be able to, but North America, Europe, the isters,” Haugen said. “It really they’ll be able to sing a verse Pacific Rim and Central Amer- makes me hopeful.” or two of ‘On Eagle’s Wings,’ ica for church musicians and Doors open at 8:30 a.m., Clergy appointments which is based on the psalm.” anyone interested in the renew- and the first workshop be- Haugen, an internationally al of worship. gins at 9:30. The day includes The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, known composer of liturgical “Right now is a very inter- the workshops, a tour of the SSL, Bishop of Erie, announces the following music for Roman Catholic esting time for Roman Catho- church, optional lunch and a diocesan appointment: and Protestant congregations, lics in the liturgy because there songfest with Haugen. will lead two workshops Oct. are going to be changes,” Hau- For details on the schedule, Msgr. Robert Malene, appointed pastor of 25 at Our Lady of the Lake gen said, referring to pending reservation or group pricing in- Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middle- Parish in Edinboro. translations of English liturgi- formation, contact Kevin Cole sex, for a term of six years. Effective October With more than 400 com- cal texts and Mass parts. at 814.398.4950 or kkcole56@ Complete schedules for fall athletics, including football, 17, 2008. positions published by GIA, At a recent workshop in yahoo.com or Cindy Groszkie- cross country, soccer, basketball and swimming are avail- Augsburg Fortress and other Hartford, Conn., Haugen said wicz at 814.734.4910. able on the Web at www.ErieRCD.org/athletics.asp. from Catholic News Service By the Way... The Diocese of Erie will soon announce IN THE U.S. to the letter. The pastoral detailed how the The U.S. bishops’ Catholic Relief its plans for the observance of the Year of archdiocese is undergoing a comprehensive Services has been working with aid St. Paul. Included will be local pilgrim- In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, assessment of its parish religious education agencies to respond to the Ethiopian food age destinations as well as diocesan events Texas Catholic social agencies have programs, and task forces are looking at ways crisis brought on by drought. Lane Bunkers, and Masses. In commemoration of the swiftly mobilized to offer assistance to to strengthen the Catholic identity, academic CRS country representative in Ethiopia, said 2,000th anniversary of St. Paul’s birth, those affected by the storm, which hit excellence, accessibility and affordability of CRS signed a $53.4 million agreement with Catholic schools to sustain them for the fu- Pope Benedict XVI has dedicated a jubi- the region Sept. 13. Staff members and the U.S. Agency for International Develop- lee year to the apostle that will run until volunteers from Catholic Charities have vis- ture. Download the pastoral letter at www. ment to provide nearly 3 million drought- adw.org/education/default.asp. June 29, 2009. ited coastal communities such as Texas City, affected Ethiopians with emergency food as- St. Bonaventure Parish in Grampian Dickinson and Bacliff, as well as Houston, to sistance over the next few months. He said the provide assistance to those in need. By coor- AROUND THE WORLD largest challenge is gaining access to food for celebrated its 175th anniversary Sept. 21, Jason Koshinskie dinating relief efforts, Catholic Charities USA distribution. Food is unavailable to purchase with Bishop Donald Trautman presiding has opened a warehouse specifically for the As reminders of God and the no- locally in Ethiopia. “Emergency rations and at the anniversary Mass. One of the oldest faith communities purpose of delivery of goods to distribution tion of Christian values gradually dis- feeding provided to date by the Ethiopian in the diocese, the parish was originally under the auspices sites. “We are focusing on Galveston County, appear from public life in even tradi- government and aid agencies have exhausted of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Established just after St. and the needs of far-reaching communities tionally Catholic countries, people must the majority of food staples available locally Francis of Assisi Parish in Clearfield, it is the second oldest who have limited access to government spon- respond by strengthening their prayer life and in the country. We are now waiting for addi- parish in Clearfield County. sored PODs (point of distribution),” said Jim increasing their acts of charity, Pope Bene- tional food to arrive from the United States,” A Catholic community, mostly Irish immigrants, was al- Gajewski, Catholic Charities vice president of dict XVI said. Looking at the situation in said Bunkers. ready active in and around Grampian Hills in the 1830s. The program services. Catholic Charities planned Panama, the pope praised “the fruitful mis- parish’s first church was built in 1833 at the site of the current to continue its efforts in the field into the fore- sionary activity of priests, religious and laity, cemetery. The community of more than 180 families is led by seeable future, as long as supplies lasted and which contrasts with the increasing secular- pastor Father Mark Swoger. the needs remained. ization of society.” Pope Benedict met Sept. Congratulations to Emma Lee McCloskey, executive direc- 18 with the bishops of Panama, who were tor of The Catholic Foundation, on receiving the 2008 Out- making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican standing Fundraising Professional of the Year Award by the to report on the status of their dioceses. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Northwest pope said secularization is a process “that Pennsylvania Chapter. She will receive the award at the Na- pervades all aspects of daily life, developing tional Philanthropy Day luncheon Nov. 14 at Lakeshore Coun- a mentality in which God is absent from exis- try Club in Erie. tence and from human consciousness.” If you haven’t had a chance to do so yet, log onto www. ErieRCD.org to see clips from the cover story photo shoot Christians in central India have tak- People eat at an emergency feeding center in and interviews with some of Faith magazine’s 2008 Ten Top en to the streets to protest an attempt an unidentified location in Ethiopia. Teens. In addition, excerpts of the conversation teens at Ken- to burn the Catholic cathedral. Two un- nedy Catholic High School in Hermitage had about faith and identified men entered the 120-year-old Sts. PEOPLE OF FAITH friendship are available for viewing. People survey damage caused by Hurricane Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral in Jabalpur Work has begun on the 2009 Directory for the Erie Diocese. Ike in Galveston. and set fire to its altar Sept. 18, Father Joseph Pope Pius XII worked courageously, Call Brenda Williams at 814.824.1168 if you’re interested in Christuraj said. The priest, spokesman for the secretly and silently to help save Jews advertising in this publication that reaches the hundreds of pas- Strengthening and supporting Jabalpur Diocese in Madhya Pradesh state, targeted by the Nazis’ “criminal plan ... to tors, priests, deacons, sisters, principals and lay ministers who Catholic education at parishes and said the fire was extinguished before it could eliminate them from the face of the earth,” serve across the 13 counties of northwest Pennsylvania that schools is the responsibility of all Cath- spread to other areas. Several hours later, in said Pope Benedict XVI. “Wherever possible, make up the Erie Diocese. Deadline for reserving space is Oct. olics, said Washington Archbishop Donald protest, Christians peacefully blocked traffic (Pope Pius) spared no effort in intervening 24. W. Wuerl. Catholics, as disciples of Jesus in on a main street in the city. Christian schools in their favor” and providing organized as- Oct. 26 is a Sunday set aside to honor our priests. In the U.S., today’s world, are called to pass on the faith in Jabalpur did not open Sept. 19. The same sistance to the Jews either directly or through it is both Priesthood Sunday sponsored by the USA Council to others, he said in a Sept. 14 pastoral let- day, Bishop Gerald Almeida of Jabalpur led others, including Catholic religious institutes, of Serra International, and World Priest Day, sponsored by ter titled “Catholic Education: Looking to the a delegation to demand that Chief Minister Pope Benedict told participants in an interna- Worldwide Marriage Encounter. The laity is encouraged to Future With Confidence.” “It is by celebrating Shivraj Singh Chauhan condemn the attack tional symposium dedicated to examining the honor and recognize their priests and affirm the role of the our strengths, identifying areas for improve- and protect Christians. The delegation also papacy of Pope Pius. The pope held a Sept. priesthood in the life of the church as a central one. For more ment and working together that Catholic edu- submitted a list of 56 cases of attacks on 18 private audience at his summer residence information, visit www.priestsunday.org and wpd.wwme.org. cation will flourish for generations to come, Christians in Jabalpur over the past two years south of Rome with some 80 attendees of the bringing them Christ’s Gospel and helping and demanded judicial investigations into Sept. 15-17 symposium organized by the U.S.- Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshin- them grow in their encounter with the living the incidents. based Pave the Way Foundation. [email protected] or 814.824.1171. Lord,” the archbishop said in the introduction Synod working document seeks creative response to hunger for Bible By John Thavis zPromoting a more active Catholic News Service role for laity in proclaiming the word of God. Most popular Bible verses VATICAN CITY — The work- zBetter understanding of Here are some of the most popular verses of the Bible, according to lists ing document for Oct. 5-26’s Syn- Scripture as part of the church’s supplied by the American Bible Society in New York; Top Verses, an auto- od of Bishops on the Bible calls mission in spreading “the good mated program developed in Australia that counts and ranks Bible references for a creative pastoral response to news of liberation, consolation across the Internet; and The Christian Post in Washington, which describes a growing hunger among Catho- and salvation.” itself as a pan-denominational Christian media source. lics for the word of God. zMore emphasis on “put- The verses are taken from the New American Bible translation. The document said the synod ting the word of God into prac- should help find ways for Catho- (CNS photos) tice” in local settings. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that ev- lics to better understand Scripture Pictured are the three cardinals who will preside over the Oct. 5-26 zUse of Scripture in im- eryone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (Jn and relate it to their everyday Synod of Bishops on the Bible to be held at the Vatican. From left proving dialogue with other re- 3:16) lives, including works of justice are: Cardinal George Pell of Sydney, Australia; U.S. Cardinal Wil- ligions, in particular highlighting “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (Jn 8:32) and charity. liam J. Levada, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Christianity’s special bond with It strongly rejected a funda- Faith; and Brazilian Cardinal Odilo Scherer of Sao Paulo. the Jewish people. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” (Ps 23:1) mentalist approach to the Bible The document said the syn- “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one and said a key challenge is to Pope Benedict XVI chose the passages, especially those of the od’s theme is timely and that comes to the Father except through me.’” (Jn 14:6) clarify for the faithful the relation Bible as the topic for the synod, Old Testament. “the need for a pastoral program of Scripture to science. and the working document The document, based on re- continually based on the Bible “In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth ... .” The text encouraged the trend quotes the pope several times on sponses to a questionnaire sent has never been greater.” (Gn 1:1) among Catholics toward daily the importance of Scripture in out to dioceses last year, listed a It cited the rise of Catholic “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were Scripture reading. But it said Sun- the life of the faith. number of shared expectations Bible study groups and the grow- not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” (Jn day Mass is where most people The overall goals of the synod, for the synod: ing practice of “lectio divina,” or 14:2) encounter Scripture, and it called it said, are to promote greater ac- zScripture must be given a daily Scripture reading, as a sign for better coordination of read- cess to Scripture and a better un- higher priority in the church. of the “intense desire to hear the “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from ings and homilies to underline derstanding of it among Catho- zCatholics need to under- word of God.” you; it is the gift of God.” (Eph 2:8) scriptural content. lics. The Bible should not be read stand that the Bible should always But there are obstacles, it “I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.” The 86-page document, called casually, it said, but at the same be read with Jesus in mind. said. (Phil 4:13) an “instrumentum laboris,” was time Scripture must be presented zUrgent attention to Catho- “On the personal level, too released at the Vatican earlier this lics’ lack of knowledge and con- “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the to the faithful in an understand- many of the faithful are reluctant name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit.” (Mt 28:19) year. It will serve as a discussion able language. fusion about the truths of the to open the Bible for various rea- guideline for the synod, which It pointed to several signs of a faith concerning Scripture. sons, especially because they feel “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in treats the theme: “The Word of renewed interest in Scripture, but zA focus on improved for- it might be too difficult to under- your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom 10:9) God in the Life and Mission of said many Catholics don’t have mation for pastors in proclaiming stand,” it said. — Catholic News Service the Church.” the tools needed to understand its the word of God.
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1-800-507-4393 Dave Ras Amy Ras Carol Ras Jim Winarski owner office office mgr. %ULHÁ\ Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Father Ron Witherup, SS, to speak on FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP Dorothy, noting that people com- from page 1 ing to the talks looking for a de- St. Paul and the Eucharist at Forty Hours bate should look elsewhere. A shorter document, designed “The purpose isn’t to haggle devotion in Franklin as a parish bulletin insert, was over who best represents what the FRANKLIN — St. Patrick Parish in distributed to all parishes in the document says,” she said. “We’re Franklin will hold its annual Forty Hours Erie Diocese before the primary not going to move in that direc- devotion Oct. 5-7 with guest homilist Father last spring. tion. We’re there to walk through Ron Witherup, SS, superior general of the Joan Rosenhauer, associate what the document says and use Sulpicians and native of Franklin. director of the United States the tools presented to make a Father Witherup is the author of several Conference of Catholic Bishops’ good decision.” books including two on St. Paul. He will Department of Justice, Peace The bishops are calling us speak on St. Paul and the Eucharist. and Human Development, will back to the long tradition of The celebration will open with Mass at speak at Mercyhurst College Catholic social teaching, recalling 11:30 a.m. followed by exposition of the Oct. 9. In her overview of Faith- the broad-based values that the Blessed Sacrament. Evening Prayer is sched- Father Ron ful Citizenship, Rosenhauer said church has stood for and taught, uled for 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Dai- Witherup she will talk about what faith in Sister Dorothy said. ly Mass is at 9 a.m. The solemn closing will be held on Tuesday at our political lives is and what it “They do a wonderful job in- 7 p.m. is not. dentifying areas of interest and Bishop Donald Trautman, “by virtue of the authority granted “One of the core messages is particular concern,” she said, to him by the Holy See, has established that the Christian faith- that often Catholics don’t know “more contemporary issues such ful who, in observance of the Year of St. Paul, take part in the much about the basic idea that as stem cell research and things closing celebration of Forty Hours devotions at St. Patrick Parish, our faith should inform our poli- that we have traditionally been Franklin, may obtain a plenary indulgence for themselves or for the tics,” she said. “Many people are concerned about like abortion. faithful departed. They may obtain this indulgence under the usual not aware that it is our moral ob- But they also identify things we conditions, which are: (1) sacramental confession within 10 days ligation to have a role in politi- might not think of. They raise rac- before or after, (2) reception of Holy Communion, (3) prayer for cal life and help shape it with the ism as an issue that should be of the intentions of the pope and (4) a firm desire to sin no more.” core values that we hold.” concern to us.” Faithful Citizenship is a sum- mary of Catholic teaching and Catholic News Service contributed Annulment information meetings not a voter guide, said Sister to this report. If you or anyone you know is in need of information concerning annulments in the Catholic Church, please plan to attend one of the meetings listed below. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at St Gabriel, Port Allegany Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Agatha, Meadville Theology on Tap – Nov. 6, Jan. 15, Feb. 12 Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception, Clarion Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. at All Saints, Waterford ERIE — The Erie Diocese’s Office of January 15 — Sin Happens, Grace Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy, Harborcreek Young Adult Ministry will host a series of Saves Staff members from the Erie Diocese’s Tribunal Office will offer Theology on Tap discussions at The Brew- Father Larry Richards will practical advice about the annulment process and answer individu- erie at Union Station in downtown Erie on al questions in a confidential setting at the end of the meeting. present on three founda- the first Thursdays in November, January tional principles of Catho- and February. The first discussion in the se- lic life in both the here and Forty Hours devotion at St. Boniface, ries took place Oct. 2. hereafter. Father Larry A popular outreach to young adult Catho- speaks from experience as a Erie lics, Theology on Tap targets singles and pastor of an inner-city par- ERIE — St. Boniface Parish in Erie married couples for faith-inspired discus- ish, a high school chaplain, will hold a traditional Forty Hours de- sions in a pub style setting. a counselor and evangelist. votion Oct. 19-21. The schedule will be The Catholic Church defines a young He has directed hundreds Father Larry as follows: of retreats, parish missions Richards Sunday, Oct. 19—Evening Prayer adult as someone between the ages of 21-40, and conferences for young and benediction at 7:30 p.m. with guest a rather large demographic which makes up “Theology on Tap” and old alike. Come prepared to be both inspired preacher Father Bill Barron, parochial approximately 40 percent of the Catholic and challenged. vicar at Our Lady of Peace, Erie. population. sessions Monday, Oct. 20—Evening Prayer 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays February 12 — Eucharst: Real Pres- and benediction at 7:30 p.m. with guest November 6 — Conversion of Heart ence — Real Living preacher Father John Fischer, former (St. Paul & You) Nov. 6, Jan. 15 and Feb. 12 pastor of St. Lawrence, Albion. Father Scott Detisch will Tuesday, Oct. 21—Eucharistic cele- Erin Landini-Grogan, direc- The Brewerie focus his presentation on bration and solemn closing at 7:30 p.m. tor of Parish Social Min- the Eucharist as the center with guest preacher Deacon Tony Al- istry and Respect Life for at Union Station of Catholic life and as the leruzzo, deacon assistant at Our Lady the diocese, will explore 123 W. 14th St., downtown Erie center of a Catholic’s life. of Peace, Erie. the teaching of St. Paul and Father Scott is the pastor how it relates to serving our 7 p.m. – gathering, get food & drinks of Holy Cross Parish in Dr. Scott Hahn to speak in Grove City neighbors in today’s world. 7:30 – talk, discussion, Q & A session Fairview. He has served as a Erin has master’s degrees in 9 until ? – social theology professor at Gan- for Divine Mercy Sunday pastoral studies and counsel- non University and Christ ing, both from Gannon Uni- Erin Landini- No registration required the King Seminary in Buf- Father Scott GROVE CITY — International speaker versity. Grogan falo. He earned his doctor- Detisch and Catholic convert Dr. Scott Hahn will ate in theology from Duquesne University. speak at a special one-night event April 19, 2009 for Divine Mercy Sunday sponsored by Church of the Beloved Disciple in Grove City. Pope praises Retrouvaille for helping couples overcome difficulties Dr. Hahn will be speaking at Beloved Disciple and Grove City College. The day’s By Catholic News Service from Rome to meet with him schedule includes: at the papal villa in Castel Gan- Retrouvaille weekends in the Erie Diocese Noon-3 p.m.—Adoration of the Blessed CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy dolfo. Retrouvaille is a weekend experience for couples who are experiencing Sacrament with confessions Dr. Scott Hahn — Pope Benedict XVI praised Created by a Canadian GLI¿FXOW\LQWKHLUPDUULDJH+HOGLQFRPSOHWHFRQ¿GHQWLDOLW\DQGSULYDF\ 3 p.m.—Divine Mercy chaplet and bene- the Catholic program Retrou- couple in 1977, Retrouvaille — Retrouvaille is designed for couples who need help strengthening a marriage diction of the Blessed Sacrament vaille for its dedication to help- French for “rediscovery” — is a that no longer feels life-giving. Following the completion of the Retrouvaille 4 p.m.—An address at Beloved Disciple with Dr. Hahn ing couples overcome serious program that works to help heal weekend, couples are encouraged to attend a follow-up program once a 6 p.m.—Dinner with Dr. Hahn at Grove City College marital difficulties. hurting marriages by bringing ZHHNIRUVL[ZHHNV)RUFRQ¿GHQWLDOLQIRUPDWLRQRUWRVSHDNZLWKDFRXSOH 7:30 p.m.—Main address by Dr. Hahn at Grove City College He said the people guiding couples together with other cou- experienced in the Retrouvaille program, please contact the Family Ministries More information will be available after the first of the year. the program are like “custodians ples who have overcome serious 2I¿FHDWRU This event is open to all, however, tickets will be needed for the din- of a greater hope” that troubled difficulties. ner and evening talk at the college. For more information, contact couples need and have lost along Pope Benedict said a troubled 5HWURXYDLOOHZHHNHQG2FWREHULQ(ULH the Beloved Disciple Parish office at 724.458.7145. the way. marriage can seem like a failure, For more information, visit www.retrouvaille.org. The pope spoke Sept. 26 to “proof that the dream is over or some 300 people participating that it has turned into a night- When a relationship deterio- lose a sense of having any com- St. James, Erie, to host Family Honor in a Retrouvaille international mare” and nothing can be done rates, he said, the man and wom- munion with God, the church program Nov. 7-8 council meeting who traveled to save it. an often “sink into solitude” and and other people. ERIE — “Real Life & Real Love,” a program helping parents and their 7th and 8th graders communicate about topics such as dating, peer pressure, chastity and marriage will be held at St. Sunday October 19: Noon until 6 pm James Place, 2635 Buffalo Road in Erie. Parish cafeteria, 1 :. 3th St. The program is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7 from 6:45-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. with lunch provided. This event is sponsored by St. James Parish and presented by Lady of Family Honor of Northwest Pennsylvania. Our Peace An nner For more information on the Family Honor program, visit nual Spaghetti Di www.familyhonor.org on the Web. To register, call 814.725.1434 Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children $3 or e-mail [email protected]. Includes: spaghetti w/ meatballs, bread, salad, drink and dessert— all served to you by our youth.
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The Society for the PropagationPropagatio of the Faith Mrs.Mrs. Pat Marshall, Director • PPOO Box 10397,1039 Erie, PA 16514 ttelephone:elephone: 814.824.1231 • e-mail: [email protected] St. Boniface student donates to Make-A-Wish ERIE — Katelyn Borges, a member of the Level 3/4 multi- age class at St. Boniface School in Erie, is pictured with Jan Es- pin Stork, Erie regional director of the Make-A-Wish Founda- tion of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia. Katelyn recently presented the foundation with a check in the amount of $602. Instead of receiving or accept- ing gifts for her ninth birthday Sept. 14, Borges said she wanted to give a donation to charity. She picked Make-A-Wish, noting that so many children are suffer- Rosary marches ing from life-threatening medical conditions. Sunday, Oct. 12 in Farrell Sunday, Oct. 12 in Erie As part of St. Boniface FARRELL — A rosary march will take place ERIE — The 14th annual School’s mission to instill Gos- on Sunday, Oct. 12 in Farrell beginning at 3 p.m. rosary march sponsored by the pel values into the lives of all at the former Our Lady of Fatima elementary Erie Diocese’s World Aposto- students, a new Gospel value is Borges’ act of kindness is an nity through helping others can school where the first decade of the rosary will be late of Fatima, will take place introduced to the students each example to all of how Septem- make a difference, according to prayed. on Sunday, Oct. 12 beginning month. ber’s focus on building commu- school principal Barb Portenier. The march will be led by the Blue Army and the at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Cathedral Knights of Columbus, along with a large human- in Erie. size rosary carried by local student volunteers. The rosary procession will St. Michael, Greenville, dedicates Court of Champions Students from the spirit band at Kennedy Cath- extend through the downtown olic High School and other students from area area before returning to the Father Joseph GREENVILLE — This sum- parochial schools will lead the march in song as cathedral. For those unable to Campbell mer, the Court of Champions was it proceeds to St. Anthony Parish for the second participate in the march, the dedicated at St. Michael School decade, St. Adalbert Parish for the third decade, rosary will also be prayed in the cathedral. in Greenville. Dennis Eckles, a Holy Trinity Parish for the fourth decade and back The guest homilist is Father Joseph Campbell, pa- St. Michael alumnus and a mem- to Our Lady of Fatima for the final decade. rochial vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Clear- ber of the school’s state champion field. The program also includes exposition and bene- ship basketball teams of 1963 and diction of the Blessed Sacrament. 1964, spearheaded the project. Through the generosity of alumni, parishioners and friends of the school, the old basketball Ukrainian delegates visit Kennedy Catholic High School court behind the church was re- HERMITAGE — Kennedy surfaced with fresh blacktop and Catholic High School in Hermit- new basketball hoops. The fence age hosted six Ukrainian delegates also received a fresh coat of paint. participating in the Open World To top it off, a plaque listing the Program Sept. 23. The delegates names of the players, coaches, were in Western Pennsylvania for managers and cheerleaders from a week to learn about the vari- 1963-64 was mounted on a members present for the dedi- Frank Krumpak, John Cascio, ous educational institutions, the piece of stone from the original cation. From left to right are: Dick Miller and Coach Dennis preparation of teachers and spe- church. Dennis Eckles, Bill Murrin, Driscoll. cialized programs and facilities to On hand for the dedication assist in educating students. were State Reps. Michele Brooks The delegates met with Kenne- and Mark Longiotti and Mayor dy Catholic administrators: Peter Richard Miller, who proclaimed Annual Columbus Day Spaghetti Dinner Iacino, president; Joseph Ken- July 27 as “Denny Eckles Day” Saint Mary of Grace Church neally, principal; Judy Mindici- Kennedy administrators and students and Ukrainian delegates have in Greenville for Eckles’ leader- Social Center, 1085 Water St., Meadville no, director of development; and an open forum discussion of respective education systems. ship in this project that will ben- Sunday Oct. 12, 2008, 1:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Lorraine Iacino, guidance coun- efit the students of St. Michael Emily Yuriy Hryhorovych Viktoriya Volodymyrivna Tu- School, as well as members of the Come enjoy a great day of Italian hospitality! selor. Kennedy students specialist; Pasta dinner features: homemade Italian sauce, meatballs,ll salad, l d Friedrich, Hallie Hudson, Isaac Bahlay, head of public relations palo, director of school no. 234; community. Pictured behind the plaque beverage & dessert for only $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10. Summers and Alyssa Hrishenko and educational; Olena Hryho- and Veronika Oeksandrivna Carry-outs available. Cannoli will be available for purchase. took part in the open forum dis- rovna Fidanyan, deputy head of Zhuravlyova, facilitator from are some of the original team EXCITING NEW RAFFLES! CASH DRAWING! First Prize-$2,000; cussion. secondary education and head Kiev. Second Prize-$500; Third & Fourth Prize-$250. Visiting delegates from the of the organizational committee; Unique “All through the House” theme gift baskets, used book sale, bake Ukrainian Central Department of Nataliya Vitaliyivna Nevincha- sale & “A Taste of St. Mary’s” Cookbooks will be available. Education and Science included: na, vice president for academic Svitlana Ivanivna Babinets, chief work, Kyiv-Mohyla Collegiums; 14th Annual St. Stanislaus Church STUMP GRINDING Rosary March by Ken Eaton Back yards - tight spots - No problem THOMAS M. Annual Parish Day Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and small trees removed, Prompt service CLICKETT Sunday, October 5, Noon-6pm Sunday, October 12, 2008 Ken (814) 474-2195 MEMORIALS, INC. Parish Hall: 520 E.13 St. (handicap accessible) Assemble at 2:00pm at (814) 397-0384 “Polish Platter Dinner” St. Peter Cathedral (includes kieãbasa, goãĎbki, pierogi, and more) March begins at 2:30pm Homemade c]arnina and noodles for sale as takeout Pray the Rosary with us Adults: $, Children 612: $3.50, 5 and under: )5EE When Caring Matters! 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