5k for Catholic International education Pilgrim Virgin Race proceeds to benefi t Catholic education Statue throughout the Spreading message of diocese, page 3. Fatima, statue to visit St. Ann, Erie, page 3.
www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE July 29, 2012 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church Diocese marks Fortnight for Freedom Feast days Parishes hold events to preserve religious liberty
By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife editor When the U.S. Confer- ence of Catholic Bishops asked Catholics to dedicate 14 days to the preservation St. John Vianney St. Rose of Lima of religious freedom through prayer, education and public July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus action, the faithful in the Dio- date going on, which is a slap July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola cese of Erie listened. in the face to religious free- Parishioners in the dio- dom,” said Father Skip Davis, As part of the Fortnight for Freedom activities, parishioners at St. Luke in Youngsville partici- Aug. 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori cese joined others across the pastor of St. Michael Parish pated in a letter writing campaign to government offi cials urging them to support the Respect Aug. 2 St. Eusebius of Vecelli, United States by participating in Fryburg. “And this is in re- of Conscience Act which would allow faith-based organizations to minister to all people ac- St. Peter Julian Eymard in Masses, devotions, holy sponse to what the U.S. bish- cording to the teachings of their church. Left to right are Pat Black, pastoral council president; Aug. 4 St. John Vianney hours, educational presenta- ops called on us to do.” Darrell Harlan, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council No. 13006; and Father John tions and rallies during the Parishioners at St. Michael Neff, pastor. Aug. 6 Transfi guration of the Lord June 21 to July 4 campaign Parish planned numerous Aug. 7 St. Sixtus II and companions, to support the nation’s “fi rst events during the Fortnight for prayer. A talk on the HHS ping Stones.” An outdoor ery. St. Cajetan and most cherished freedom” Freedom in collaboration with mandate was followed by a Mass was followed by the As a follow up, a bulletin and draw attention to actions the St. Thomas More House wine and cheese reception, a release of red, white and blue insert distributed July 21-22 Aug. 8 St. Dominic Catholic and other religious of Prayer in Cranberry. panel discussion on contra- balloons. helped guide parishioners Aug. 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross leaders say are weakening re- Several speakers presented ception included a beer and The events were well re- through a number of practical Aug. 10 St. Lawrence ligious liberty, including the an overview of concerns about brats social and popcorn and ceived, Father Davis said, calls to action including writ- federal contraceptive man- religious freedom, discussed candy were served during a with 25 to 50 at each event ing to local representatives, Aug. 11 St. Clare date. religious accommodations fi lm discussion night on “The and many coming from other Aug. 13 Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus “We’ve got the HHS man- in health care and led night American Experiment: Step- areas of the Oil City Dean- See FORTNIGHT page 2 Aug. 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe Aug. 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug. 16 St. Stephen of Hungary Aug. 20 St. Bernard 2012 Catholic Services Appeal pledges eclipse goal Aug. 21 St. Pius X By Jason Koshinskie parishes for local projects. Aug. 22 Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary FaithLife editor Bishop Donald Trautman celebrated Mass June 16 at St. St. Rose of Lima Aug. 23 The generosity of the faith- Peter Cathedral in Erie for the Aug. 24 St. Bartholomew ful in the Diocese of Erie is intentions of all the benefac- Aug. 25 St. Louis, St. Joseph Calasanz evident in the results of the tors of the 2012 Catholic Ser- 2012 Catholic Services Ap- vices Appeal. peal. “The best way for me as As of June 26, the appeal bishop to acknowledge the has resulted in more than generosity of our donors is Collection for the Church in Latin $5.9 million in pledged dona- to celebrate Mass for them America – Aug. 4-5 tions from more than 19,000 and their loved ones,” Bishop donors. Current pledges are Parishes also benefi t from Trautman said during his This year, the Diocese of Erie will take up the the appeal. Each parish is as- homily. Collection for the Church in Latin America Aug. $2.1 million over the CSA goal of $3.8 million. sessed a fi nancial goal. Once a “Without your fi nancial 4-5. parish reaches its assessment, support, the teaching and Last year, the generosity of Catholics in the Unit- The annual Catholic Ser- vices Appeal helps fund the every dollar pledged over that charitable works of our dio- Bishop Donald Trautman poses with John and Janet ed States allowed this collection to distribute more amount stays within the parish cese would be severely im- Blakeslee who brought up the gifts June 16 at St. Peter than $7.5 million to support the church in Latin diocese’s ministries and pro- vides support for health and for local projects. pacted if not impossible. I say Cathedral in Erie for the Mass offered for the donors of America. It funded seminarian formation and the In addition to the 90 min- to our donors, your goodness the 2012 Catholic Services Appeal. John serves as an ad- continuing education of clergy, as well as the forma- social services, education, diocesan administration and istries and services that are and generosity has made a dif- viser for the Catholic Services Appeal in the Erie West tion of lay ministers. Locally, funds from this col- funded through the Catholic ference in countless people’s Deanery and has been chairman of the CSA committee lection are also used to help maintain the diocesan pastoral services that serve 13 counties in northwest Penn- Services Appeal, more than at St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Erie for more than 15 Mission of Friendship in Yucatan, Mexico. $2.1 million will remain in years. Recently, St. Blaise Parish in El Pozón, Colom- sylvania. See CSA page 3 bia, prepared a group of nearly 800 children for fi rst holy Communion. The parish was aided by the gen- erous support provided through the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Such support allowed Clergy appointments the boys and girls to attend classes led by trained Mission church of catechists with the materials necessary to teach the The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL, Bishop of Erie, faith in one of the poorest parishes in Colombia. announces the following clergy appointments: Immaculate Conception 100th anniversary Mass at Holy Father Thomas Aleksa, appointed pastor of St. Father William Miller, appointed pastor Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Girard, in Madera closes Redeemer, Warren – Aug. 11 Erie, and chaplain at the Erie Veterans Affairs for a term of six years. Effective Septem- Medical Center, for a term of six years. Effec- ber 1, 2012. By Jason Koshinskie the church July 8. tive September 1, 2012. FaithLife editor Families will be wel- Father John Miller, appointed campus comed at Christ the King in Father William Barron, appointed campus minister at Penn State Erie – The Beh- MADERA – Due to struc- Houtzdale, said Father Stan- minister at Cathedral Preparatory School, Erie, rend College, for a term of three years tural issues and a small num- ley Swacha, who serves as while continuing as a member of the faculty while continuing as parochial vicar of St. ber of registered families, Im- pastor of the parish and its and associate director of vocations. Effective Peter Cathedral, Erie. maculate Conception Church mission church. August 10, 2012. in Madera, a mission church “Primarily, it’s a structural Father John Neff, appointed pastor of of Christ the King Parish in issue,” said Bishop Trautman. Father Joseph Czarkowski, appointed pastor St. Anthony Parish, Sheffi eld, for a term Houtzale, has closed. “There are very steep steps of St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda, for a term of six of six years while continuing as pastor Bishop Donald Trautman years. Effective September 1, 2012. of St. Luke Parish, Youngsville. Effective celebrated the fi nal Mass at See MADERA, page 2 September 1, 2012. Father James Gutting, appointed pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish, Warren, for a term of Father William O’Brien, appointed pas- six years. Effective September 1, 2012. tor of St. Andrew Parish, Erie, for a term of six years. Effective September 1, 2012. Bishop Donald Trautman will celebrate Mass at Father Daniel Hoffman, appointed vice chan- 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at Holy Redeemer cellor of the Diocese of Erie, with residence Deacon Richard O’Polka, appointed Parish in Warren for the parish’s 100th anniversary. at St. Luke Parish, Erie. Effective August 14, pastoral care coordinator of St. Michael About 100 families in East Warren organized the 2012. Parish, Emlenton, for a term of one year. St. Anthony Society in 1908, which eventually be- Effective September 1, 2012. came Holy Redeemer Parish in 1912. Father Joseph Kalinowski, appointed pastor of St. John Parish, Tidioute, and St. Anthony Father Charles Schmitt, appointed priest Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mission Church, Tionesta, for a term of six in residence at St. Michael Parish, Em- (holy day of obligation) – Aug. 15 years. Effective September 1, 2012. lenton, for a term of one year. Effective September 1, 2012. “Finally the immacu- Father Brandon Kleckner, appointed parochi- late virgin, preserved free al vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Clear- Retiring from active ministry: from all stain of original fi eld, for a term of three years. Effective June sin, when the course of 22, 2012. Msgr. John Lucas, pastor of Holy Re- her earthly life was fi n- deemer Parish, Warren. Effective Sep- ished, was taken up body Father John Malthaner, appointed pastor of tember 1, 2012. and soul into heavenly St. Luke Parish, Erie, for a term of six years. glory, and exalted by the Effective August 10, 2012. Msgr. Jan Olowin, pastor of St. Michael Lord as queen over all Parish, Emlenton, and campus minister things, so that she might Father Shane Mathew, appointed headmaster at Clarion University. Effective Septem- be more fully conformed of Venango Catholic High School, Oil City, ber 1, 2012. to her son, the Lord of and administrator of Our Lady, Help of Chris- Lords and conqueror of tians Parish, Oil City, for a term of six years. Msgr. Thomas Snyderwine, pastor of St. sin and death.” – Catechism of the Catholic Church, Effective August 10, 2012. Luke Parish, Erie. Effective August 10, No. 966 2012. Immaculate Conception mission church in Madera. Snippets of Catholic headlines and stories from around the world from Catholic News Service By the Way... IN THE U.S. abuse scandal that was a major concern when they met in Dallas in In November, L’Arche Erie will cel- 2002. Notzon also commended the bishops for readily reporting abuse ebrate its 40th anniversary. L’Arche is a New proposal would remove mandate’s allegations to law enforcement authorities for investigation, a require- community of faith where people with ment of the charter. and without intellectual disabilities live penalties for religious employers together and share life. Father George Saying that the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 28 decision on the Patient AROUND THE WORLD Strohmeyer and Sister Barbara Karsznia, Protection and Affordable Care Act “leaves intact a grave assault to religious freedoms,” Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., announced July OSB, fi rst brought the concept of L’Arche 10 that he would introduce the Religious Freedom Tax Repeal Act. The As pope’s vacation begins, taking stock of his to Erie from founder Jean Vanier in bill, which has 57 co- work year France. There are now 17 communities in sponsors, would al- The papal year starts when the pope returns to the Vatican each fall the U.S. and 137 worldwide in 40 coun- Jason Koshinskie low employers who and ends when he leaves for the papal summer residence at Castel Gan- tries. Father Strohmeyer recently traveled have religious or mor- dolfo (where he relocated this year July 3). Almost all of the Vatican’s to France to meet with other L’Arche communities. al objections to cover- important business gets done in this span, making it the most relevant “Not only do we promote the gifts of all people and see ing certain preventive unit of time to use when analyzing the papacy’s activity and its implica- services mandated by the transformation that is made in people with intellectual tions for the church as a whole. So what can the disabilities when they are loved and given a purpose, but the the health reform law 2011-12 papal “term” tell us about where Pope to decline to provide Benedict XVI is leading the church? impact that is made on those who assist people with disabili- them through their If there was one message that the Vatican’s ties is also a transformation that isn’t widely broadcasted,” health insurance agenda and statements this year seemed de- said Laura Hunter, development director of L’Arche Erie. plans without facing signed to convey, it was that the world needs the For details on a number of celebrations regarding taxes, penalties or en- Catholic Church’s help to solve its most urgent L’Arche’s milestone, visit www.larcheerie.org. forcement actions for social and economic problems. In fi ve speeches their noncompliance. People for and against the administration’s TEC retreats (To Encounter Christ) in the Diocese of Erie health care reform law demonstrate in front over the course of six months to U.S. bishops on have recently undergone a name change. Now known as The Supreme Court their “ad limina” visits to Rome, Pope Benedict ruled June 28 that it of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Wash- Divine Mercy Encounter, the retreat weekends are still the ington June 28. said that the health and prosperity of American was constitutional for society as a whole require the engagement of Pope Benedict XVI same. The three-day experiences are open to anyone from Congress to require its Catholic citizens, in fi delity to the church’s high school sophomores through adults. The retreats are individuals to purchase health insurance under its authority to tax. teaching on contentious matters, including marriage, abortion, eutha- held at St. Joseph Parish/Bread of Life Community in Erie. Sensenbrenner said the health reform law “gives the federal govern- nasia, immigration and education. On a November visit to the West Af- ment the tools to tax religiously affi liated schools, hospitals, universities The next Divine Mercy Encounter is Nov. 9-11. For more rican country of Benin, the pope said that a “church reconciled within information or to register, visit www.onthevine.us. and soup kitchens right out of existence” by imposing penalties of up itself can become a prophetic sign of reconciliation in society,” on a to $100 per employee per day on employers who fail to provide services continent divided by often violent ethnic and religious confl icts. A number of discerning young men joined priests from mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services, which the diocese’s Vocations Offi ce for its annual Discipleship include sterilizations and contraceptives, including some abortion- PEOPLE Hike July 11 at Allegany State Park. The day included some causing drugs. climbing, prayer, lunch and fellowship. German theologian to head Congregation for We offer our condolences to Father Vince Cieslewicz on Charter progress report details success the loss of his mother, Mary Cieslewicz, who died July 6. dioceses have in abuse cases the Doctrine of the Faith Father Cieslewicz serves as pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hun- While the Catholic Church has taken major steps in addressing al- Archbishop Gerhard Muller of Regensburg, gary Parish in Smethport and St. Joseph Parish in Mount legations of clergy sexual abuse, it must continue to be vigilant in as- Germany, has been named by Pope Benedict XVI Jewett. suring that victims and their families receive the attention and care they as the new prefect of the Congregation for the Faith- Doctrine of the Faith. The 64-year-old expert in The next issue of FaithLife is a special edition of deserve, said the chairman of the National Review Board. In a report ful Servants, our annual tribute to the priests and religious marking the 10th anniversary of the “Charter for the Protection of Chil- dogmatic theology and ecumenism, who has co- dren and Young People,” Al Notzon III told the U.S. bishops June 13 at authored a work on liberation theology, replaced celebrating jubilee anniversaries. Faithful Servants will be in their spring meeting that transparency remains a crucial component of U.S. Cardinal William Levada, who retired at 76. parishes Aug. 11-12. We’ll return to our regular format Aug. building and maintaining credibility among the Catholic faithful as well As head of the doctrinal congregation, the arch- 26. as the general public. He credited the country’s bishops for developing bishop also assumes the roles of president of the more pastoral responses, rather than being concerned primarily with Pontifi cal Commission “Ecclesia Dei,” the Pon- tifi cal Biblical Commission and the International Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. legal issues when allegations are made. Archbishop Contact him at [email protected] or 814.824.1171. The charter was part of the U.S. bishops’ response to the clergy Theological Commission. Gerhard Muller Mission church of Diocese marks Fortnight for Freedom Immaculate Conception FORTNIGHT, from page 1 political issue; this is a faith issue.’ The majority who took the time in Madera closes calling the offi ces of government to sign the letters, they realize it’s offi cials and signing petitions. not a political issue.” MADERA, from page 1 Overall, Father Davis said peo- The parish also held a novena going up the entryway, and it’s late Conception for Sunday was ple are well informed. during the Fortnight for Freedom, not entirely handicap accessible.” coming from Houtzdale, Father “What impresses me most is which included evening prayer. He said engineers have looked Swacha said. their zeal, their passion,” he said. “We had a good turnout,” Fa- at the church, which has devel- “People have been so faith- “We as a people can become com- ther Neff said. oped a number of structural prob- ful,” he said. “Their faith and placent. The people who came re- A Warren Deanery event was lems. It would not be prudent willingness kept it open for ally want to do something. There’s held June 28 at Holy Redeemer judgment to spend the money re- many years when similar par- a burning desire in the country to- Parish in Warren, which included quired to rebuild and refashion it, ishes might have been closed. day to return to values and princi- a holy hour, evening prayer and he added. Despite knowing a closure pals we used to have. We’ve come adoration and benediction of the “There are fond memories was imminent, Father Swacha so far away from it that we don’t Blessed Sacrament. there, and for most of the people said the fi nal Mass was still dif- know how to get back. But it’s not The three Catholic parishes in it’s a sad moment,” Bishop Traut- fi cult for many. too late to do something.” Meadville—St. Agatha, St. Brigid man said. “But they’re going into “I saw many people wip- At St. Luke Parish in Youngs- and St. Mary of Grace—held a re- a church that’s air conditioned, ing their eyes during the fi nal ville, parishioners took part in a ligious liberty prayer service June that’s fl at, is wheelchair accessible prayer,” he said. letter-writing campaign to sena- 25 at Diamond Park in Meadville. and makes sense.” But part of the mission tors Bob Casey and Pat Toomey Approximately 120 people came Christ the King lists 470 reg- church will live on at Christ the and Rep. Mike Kelly, urging them from different parishes through- istered families, and Immaculate King. Parishioners recently de- to support the Respect of Con- out Crawford County. Conception lists less than 70. cided that the church’s shrine science Act currently pending “People were very positive,” Christ the King is approximately of Our Lady of Lourdes, which in Congress, which would allow said Father Johnathan Schmolt, fi ve miles from Immaculate Con- includes a statue against rose- faith-based organizations to min- pastor of St. Brigid. “Several said ception. colored granite, will be moved ister to all people according to the they were grateful that we had CNS photo The mission church of Immac- to Christ the King and have a teachings of their church without this for religious freedom. We ulate Conception was founded prominent place on the parish fear of fi ne or discrimination by purposely did this at the park to Members of the clergy process down the center aisle of the Basilica in 1917. Catechism classes were grounds. the federal or state government. show we were exercising our reli- of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington held in the former Madera jail un- “Remember, when Our Lady “Some people thought that gious freedom in a public place.” July 4 for the closing Mass of the bishops’ Fortnight for Freedom til the church, originally known as of Lourdes appeared to St. Ber- this was just politics,” said Father campaign. The observance, which began with a June 21 Mass in Bal- St. Brendan, was built in 1921. nadette,” Father Swacha noted, John Neff, pastor of St. Luke. “I Catholic News Service contributed timore, was a two-week period of prayer, education and action on About two-thirds of the con- “she said, ‘I am the Immaculate said from the pulpit, ‘This isn’t a to this report. preserving religious freedom in the U.S. gregation gathering at Immacu- Conception.’”
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Dupuis email: [email protected]@p Executive Director 24th and Sassafras St., Erie Briefl y PEOPLE IN THE NEWS St. Michael School, Greenville, names new chabbey in 2008, made simple profession of monastic vows on July 10, 5k for Catholic education 2009 and began studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in the fall of 2009. ERIE – The third annual 5k for Catholic education will be held principal He was appointed socius of novices and a teaching assistant in the Bi- Saturday, Aug. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic GREENVILLE — St. Michael School in ology Department of Saint Vincent College in 2009. In 2010 he was Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. Greenville has announced the appointment of appointed an assistant food service liaison. The entry fee is $15 ($20 if you register after Aug. 1). Register by Dawn Blair as its new principal effective July 1. Aug. 1 and receive a free T-shirt. Registration can be done online Blair’s appointment follows the retirement of at www.ErieRCD.org. Mary Jo Lipani, who served as principal for 40 Gannon University announces new members of Participants can run or walk the 5k or 1 mile. Donations and years and is also an alumna of the school. Board of Trustees volunteers are appreciated. Blair is from Erie and is an active member ERIE — Gannon University has announced All proceeds will benefi t Catholic education throughout the of St. Peter Cathedral Parish. She attended St. two new members to its Board of Trustees. Each Diocese of Erie. Gregory Elementary School in North East. Her will serve a three-year term: The initial race raised more than $2,000 level of higher education includes an undergradu- Meg VanderLaan is vice president of cor- for the Bishop’s Tuition Assistance Pro- ate degree in elementary education from Clarion Dawn Blair porate communications at MWH Global, head- gram. The project, organized by local University and a master’s in educational leader- quartered in Broomfi eld, Colo. youth for youth, looks to continue ship with a principal’s certifi cation from Edin- VanderLaan graduated from Gannon Univer- raising both awareness and funds boro University. sity with a bachelor’s degree in communication for education within the diocese, For the past 10 years, she has been serving as a teacher within the arts, including a profi ciency certifi cate in Ger- as well as promote youth activism Erie School District as well as interim substitute principal. man. She is a past recipient of the university’s within the church. Blair said her fi rst order of business is to get to know her teaching Distinguished Alumni Award. Meg VanderLaan For more information on the 5k for Catholic education, visit staff and work closely together on curriculum for next year. A new Pre- VanderLaan is active in the community, serv- www.eriecatholic.org, e-mail [email protected] or call K program is being implemented this coming school year under her ing on the Downtown Denver Partnership Man- 814.881.5459. administration. agement Group, the Denver Civic Ventures Board of Directors and the A back-to-school picnic is planned for Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. on the parish Downtown Denver Events Board of Directors. Refl ection afternoon for women grounds following a 5 p.m. Mass in the church. All school and parish She and her husband, John, are residents of Highlands Ranch, families will have the opportunity to meet Blair, as well as school teach- Colo. PORT ALLEGANY – The sisters of Catholic Rural Ministry ers and staff. of the Bradford Deanery will host a refl ection afternoon for wom- Richard G. Orlando, M.D., is founder of en on Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Catholic Rural Ministry Center in Columbus Ophthalmology Associates in Dublin, Port Allegany. St. Marys native professes solemn vows at Saint Ohio. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. and closes at 5:30 with Vincent A native of Ashtabula, Ohio, Orlando gradu- prayer. Sister Carolyn Gorny-Kopkowski, OSB, will present “Hap- ated from Gannon University with a bachelor’s LATROBE — Brother Albert Gahr, OSB, a degree in biology and earned a doctor of medi- piness—The Gift of Nature.” The program will include discus- native of St. Marys, made his solemn profession sion, refl ection and prayer. A donation of $5 includes the book, cine degree from The Ohio State University Col- of monastic vows, or vows for life, July 11 at Saint lege of Medicine. He is a past recipient of Gan- “Happiness,” by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe. For more information or to register, contact Margaret French at non University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Brother Albert (Scott) Gahr is the son of Ray- Orlando and his wife, Cindy, are members of 814.945.6245 or Sister Phyllis Schleicher, OSB, at 814.544.8017 or mond and Diana Gahr of Kersey. He is a 1991 e-mail [email protected]. The registration deadline is Aug. 9. St. Brigid of Kildare Parish in Dublin. Dr. Richard graduate of Elk County Catholic High School in Orlando St. Marys. He earned a bachelor of science degree Pilgrim statue to visit St. Ann, Erie in biology in 1995 from Saint Vincent College ERIE – Celebrating 40 years of First Friday and First Saturday and a doctorate in genetics and developmental devotions, St. Ann Church, 10th Street and East Avenue in Erie, biology from West Virginia University in 2002. Brother Albert will host the International Pil- He entered the novitiate of Saint Vincent Ar- Gahr, OSB grim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Aug. 25-26. The statue will arrive on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8:45 a.m. with a blessing held outside the DEATH NOTICE 2012 Catholic Services Appeal church, followed by Mass. Sent out to bring the mes- pledges eclipse goal sage of Fatima to the world, the International Pilgrim Virgin Father Joseph Maryland CSA, from page 1 Statue has traveled the world lives—through education, Catho- 19 to begin the appeal. But it’s not many times, visiting more than Oldest, most tenured priest in diocese lic Charities, youth programs and too late to participate. To make a 100 countries, including Russia your own parish also benefi ts, pledge or gift to the 2012 Catho- and China, bringing the message ERIE – Father Joseph Mary- Throughout his priestly minis- lic Service Appeal, contact your land, 101, died June 20, 2012 as well. In the Lord’s name and of hope to millions of people. try, Father Maryland served as as- in my name, I express profound parish offi ce or Bill Grant, dioc- Many miracles and signal graces at St. Mary’s Home at Asbury sistant pastor and also parochial esan director of stewardship and Ridge. thanks.” are reported wherever the statue travels including shedding tears vicar at St. Brigid, Meadville; St. Parishes throughout the dio- annual giving, at 814.824.1192 or many times. He was born March 20, 1911 in Paul, Erie; [email protected] for more Pittsburgh, son of the late Bernard cese conducted Commitment For more details, call the Apostolate of Divine Mercy offi ce at Ss. Cosmas Sunday the weekend of Feb. 18- information. 814.459.3220. and Anna Kolleins Maryland. and Dami- Father Maryland was a member an, Punx- of the fi rst graduating class of sutawney; Visit www.eriercd.org/csa.htm Mercy associate program begins Sept. 9 Central Catholic High School in St. John the to watch a video message ERIE – The Mercy associate program sponsored by the Sisters Pittsburgh in 1931. He attended Evangelist, from Bishop Trautman as well of Mercy will begin on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 12:30 p.m. in the com- Duquesne University, Pittsburgh; Girard; and as the compelling stories of munity room of the Mercy Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd., St. Vincent College, Latrobe, and St. Mark, many who have benefi ted Erie. St. Mary’s Seminary and Univer- Emporium. from Catholic Services Appeal Mercy associates are women and men who hear and respond sity, Baltimore, Md. He served as Father Joseph dollars. to a call from God, an invitation to Gospel holiness lived through Father Maryland was ordained pastor at St. Maryland sharing in the mission of Mercy. Associates make a commitment a priest of the Diocese of Erie on Timothy, Curwensville; Our Lady to Mercy through a formal covenant. May 2, 1940 at St. Peter Cathedral Help of Christians, Oil City; St. For information on the program or to register to be a Mercy by Archbishop John Mark Gan- Hippolyte, Frenchtown; St. Basil associate, call Sister Phyllis Marie McDonald at 814.824.3910 or non. He was the oldest and, serv- the Great, Coalport; St. Joseph, 116th Annual Carol Costello at 814.866.5783. ing 72 years, most tenured priest Anita; and St. Anthony of Padua, Frenchtown in the diocese, retiring in 1981. Walston. 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Around Around Curwensville Delancey Grampian VICARIATE Punxsutawney Morrisdale the church. Landini-Grogan talk- CLEARFIELD Hawk Run COUNTY Osceola Mills ed about Catholic Refugee Minis- Madera Houtzdale Ramey try, which coordinates a resettle- Coalport ment program for new arrivals to the United States. with each team having a budget The students purchases were “The kids thought it would be of $80. Students were asked to added to other items brought Mercy Terrace Apartments celebrates 25 years nice to do something for the refu- purchase essential items and de- from homes such as blankets, gee program,” said Karen Hund, bated potential purchases as ne- dishes and silverware. They were ERIE — Mercy Terrace Apart- the school’s director of religious cessities versus wants. then given to Catholic Refugee ments, 444 E. Grandview Blvd. in education and youth ministry. “It was a good way to bring Ministry for dispersal. Erie, celebrated its 25th anniversary After talking with their parents, Catholic social teaching to life,” Pictured are members of St. with a Mass at the Sisters of Mercy students brought in a suggested Hund said. “The kids learned by Peter Cathedral School’s eighth motherhouse recently. A reception donation of $10. Instead of do- doing. They felt involved.” grade class along with offi cials followed at Mercy Terrace. nating the cash, students went She added that the school is from Catholic Charities and Pictured enjoying the reception on a shopping excursion to Wal- discussing making the refugee the Diocese of Erie’s Catholic seated, from left, are Sister Kathryn Mart. They divided into teams, shopping trip a yearly project. Schools Offi ce. Preston, RSM, Karen Narusewicz and Kylie Dolak, all with Mercy Hilltop Center. Standing are Sister Mary Felice Duska, RSM, Mercy Terrace manager, and Michael Gal- Immaculate Conception School honors achievers lagher, Mercy Terrace board presi- CLARION — Twelve middle dent. school students at Immaculate Mercy Terrace Apartments is a Conception School in Clarion ministry of the Sisters of Mercy were honored for their academic New York, Pennsylvania, Pacifi c achievements. West Community. Currently, 75 To receive an invitation to the residents live there. Honors Banquet, students had to have all A’s on their report card for a nine-week period with no Service projects at St. Luke School, Erie demerits or unacceptable con- duct reports; every Immaculate ERIE — Throughout the Conception middle school stu- school year, students and teachers dent has four chances each aca- at St. Luke School in Erie have demic year to achieve this goal. incorporated the theme “Faith. On May 12, students were Academics. Service.”—the theme honored with a luncheon at the from Catholic Schools Week church’s rectory for their academ- 2012—into their calendar. ic achievements. The school’s During the year in a variety principal, Donna Gaydash, mid- cake, each child was presented Lydia Tack, Wyatt Baker, Ryley of collections, more than 7,000 dle school science teacher Lau- with a T-shirt bearing the school’s McMaster, Laryssa Bauer, Ales- “gifts of joy” have been distribut- ren Satkowski and Father Monty Honor Student emblem, which sandra Troese, (back row) Cath- ed to the Erie VA Medical Center, Sayers, pastor of Immaculate was created specifi cally for this erine Buchanan, Father Monty Presbyterian Lodge, St. Mary’s Conception, were also on hand annual event. Sayers, Zakary Bauer, Madison East, Erie Police and Fire depart- to honor the students. In addi- Pictured left to right: (front row) Weaver, Emily Baker and Claire ments and the St. Luke parish and tion to the pizza and ice cream Kaden Bauer, Gabrielle Weaver, Eckert. school community. Students and teachers produced handmade placemats, table and were bright, festive and included David Kaliszewski (back row) window decorations, numerous many written sentiments. Becca Skrypzak, Julia Reiser, cards, cookies and other goodies Pictured left to right are: (front Grace Rhodes, Maria Ventrello, DuBois Central Catholic graduates EMT class throughout the year to remind the row) Colton Oljewski, Tony Zoey Crenshaw, Josie Barcley, DUBOIS — All eight students residents, patients and public ser- Martin, Sarah Pelkowski, Mi- Jeremy Kunco, Abby Vandemer- enrolled in the year-long EMT vants that they are remembered chael Kuzma, Leah Markiewicz, we, Madison Jarrett and Brit- course offered through DuBois and cherished. The works of art Allison Schiffer, Isaac Spilko, tany Jones. Central Catholic School’s science curriculum were recently notifi ed that they had passed the Pennsyl- vania state-required written exam Knights of Columbus make donation to Erie’s eastside and the accompanying practicum, ERIE — Members of Knights according Jenn Graeca, DCC’s of Columbus Council No. 10969 EMT and medical technology in- in Erie presented a check for $783 structor. to the Eastside Catholic Faith Through a unique program, Formation Ministry. The money DCC students have earned basic tor Jenn Graeca, Ayden Hanes, Heigel, Arianna Martino and raised by the knights at their an- EMT (Emergency Medical Tech- Katelyn Pegher, Dom Goldbach, Craig Lindemuth. Missing from nual pancake breakfast has been nician) certifi cation. A limited Alexandra Huckestein, Jake the photo is Garrett Randolph. donated each year for the pur- number of high schools in the chase of Catholic youth bibles. state offer this course during the Pictured left to right are Pat- school day as part of their science rick Connolly, Venessa Cochran, curriculum. This is the second year that STUMP GRINDING Abby Cochran, Gary Pietrasie- by Ken Eaton wicz (grand knight), Reese Clark, DuBois Central Catholic has Back yards - tight spots - No problem Michelle Clark and Ryleigh Mc- graduated an EMT class. Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and Pictured left to right are instruc- small trees removed, Prompt service Get the link at Naughton. Ken (814) 474-2195 or (814) 397-0384 LICENSE PA 056587 www.ErieRCD.org
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