Meeting 100 years highlights of faith Bishops agree on need St. Michael the Arch- for better preaching, angel Parish in DuBois more penance; OK Day celebrates anniversary, cause, page 2. page 3.

www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE December 9, 2012 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church A legacy The Catholic Foundation inducts Feast days of faith donors into Legacy Society

By Jason Koshinskie Society pin blessed by the Most FaithLife editor Rev. Lawrence Persico, who celebrated Mass. Those who ERIE — The Catholic made a cash gift to the founda- Foundation recently recog- tion of $1,000 or more received nized a number of donors certifi cates. for helping to make a lasting Creating a legacy or a per- difference in the faith lives petual endowment is some- St. John of of people throughout the 13 thing that anyone can do Our Lady of without jeopardizing their op- Guadalupe the Cross counties of the Diocese of Erie. erating income, said Dr. Emma The foundation inducted Lee McCloskey, president of Dec. 11 St. Damasus I new donors into its Legacy The Catholic Foundation. Dec. 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Society Nov. 10 during a Mass “These are gifts from peo- and ceremony at St. Mark ple’s assets rather than from Dec. 13 St. Lucy Catholic Center’s chapel in their checkbook,” McCloskey Honored for major and planned gifting la, Lynn Grant representing Sacred Heart Parish Dec. 14 St. John of the Cross Erie. More than 140 people said. attended the event, which was Commonly gifted assets in- in 2011-12 to diocesan endowments and in Erie, Kathy Kern, Herb Kern, Linda Jacquel Dec. 21 St. Peter Canisius followed by a reception in the clude will bequests and retire- to individual church, Catholic organiza- and Mark Horstman, The Catholic Foundation St. Mark library. ment plan benefi ciary designa- tion and memorial endowments at The chairperson. Those inducted into the tions. Catholic Foundation are, left to right: Honorees missing from the photo include: Legacy Society have either “People can really look at (front row) Dr. Emma Lee McCloskey, Msgr. Ernest Daley, Msgr. Henry Schauerman, Lessons and Carols at St. Mark Seminary made a planned gift through what is most important in their president of The Catholic Foundation, Msgr. Henry Kriegel, Father John Jacquel, – Dec. 10 the foundation or have estab- faith and they can help to make Peggy Jacquel, Msgr. Daniel Magraw, Father William Sutherland, Father Matthew lished an endowment that will that ministry blossom through James O’Mara, Bishop Lawrence Per- Ruyechan, Father Leo Gallina, Eric and Kather- The public is in- provide a perpetual source of a fund that is going to be there sico, Janet Bergkessel, Ernest Bergkes- ine Lavins, Dr. Kimberly Young O’Mara, Jean- vited to join Bishop funding for ministries of the forever,” McCloskey said. sel, Mary Fabrizio McCarthy, Dr. Joanne nie B. McGinley, Mark Kulyk and Joyce Ravni- Lawrence Persico and diocese, Catholic organiza- By examining their values, Carlburg, Atty. Norman Stark, (back row) kar-Kulyk, Maureen Bradley, Atty. Edward and the seminarians of the tions, parishes and schools. David Jacquel, John Yonko representing Clara Ferraro and an anonymous donor. Diocese of Erie for an Honorees received a Legacy See LEGACY, page 3 Camp Notre Dame, Dr. Stephen Cenedel- evening of lessons and carols on Monday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. This refl ective meditation on the Advent season includes music and Scripture. The program will be presented in the St. Mark Seminary chapel, 429 E. the Resurrection” (2011). Grandview Blvd., Erie. Jesuit Father Federico Nativity story’s Lombardi, Vatican spokes- Midnight Mass on WJET-TV – Dec. 24 man, said at the Nov. 20 book launch that the three books signifi cance continues to are the “fruit of a long inner journey” by Joseph Ratz- unfold today, pope writes inger, whose personal views they represent. While much By Carol Glatz and The book was formally pre- of what the pope says is ac- Francis X. Rocca sented at the Vatican Nov. 20, cepted Catholic dogma, the Catholic News Service and was scheduled for publi- texts themselves are not part cation in English and eight of the church’s magisterium CNS photo VATICAN CITY — The other languages in 50 coun- and their arguments are free Nativity story, like the whole tries Nov. 21. to be disputed, Father Lom- This is the cover of the Eng- story of Christ, is not merely In the book, Pope Bene- bardi said. lish edition of Pope Benedict an event in the past, but has dict examines Jesus’ birth In his new book, the pope XVI’s new book “The In- unfolding signifi cance for and childhood as recounted argues that Matthew and fancy of Jesus,” which is the For the 17th straight year, WJET-TV 24 will people today, with implica- in the Gospels of Sts. Mat- Luke, in their Gospel ac- third and concluding volume broadcast Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve live tions for such issues as the thew and Luke. His interpre- counts, set out to “write his- of his work, “Jesus of Naza- from St. Peter Cathedral in Erie. limits of political power and tation of the biblical texts re- tory, real history that had ac- reth.” The book was released The program begins at 11:30 p.m. and includes the purpose of human free- fers frequently to the work of tually happened, admittedly in 20 languages Nov. 21. a message from Bishop Lawrence Persico as well as dom, Pope Benedict writes in other scholars and draws on interpreted and understood music by the cathedral choir under the direction of his third and fi nal volume on a variety of academic fi elds, in the context of the word of thoughts and the spiritual William Herring. the life and teachings of Jesus. including linguistics, political God.” world, not the material, he “Jesus of Nazareth: The science, art history and the The pope calls the virgin writes. Yet it is not illogical or Infancy Narratives” is only history of science. birth and the resurrection irrational to suppose that God Advent Resources 132 pages long, yet it includes The book’s publication “cornerstones” of Christian possesses creative powers and wide-ranging refl ections on completes the three-volume faith, since they show God power over matter, otherwise such matters as the signifi - “Jesus of Nazareth” series, acting directly and decisively “then he is simply not God.” To help enhance this joyful period that pre- cance of the virgin birth and which also includes “From in the material world. The pope enriches the Gos- pares us for the commemoration of the Incar- the distinctive views of nature the Baptism in the Jordan to “These two moments pel accounts with personal re- nation, the following resources are available: in ancient pagan and Judeo- the Transfi guration” (2007) are a scandal to the modern fl ections as well as questions Christian cultures. and “Holy Week: From the spirit,” which expects and al- Advent calendar Entrance into Jerusalem to lows God to act only in ideas, See NATIVITY, page 3 An Advent family calendar from Catholic Charities is available on the diocesan website at www.ErieRCD.org. This printable calen- dar includes a Scripture verse, refl ection and activity for every day of the season. Jesse Tree Celebrating church’s universality, Waiting for our savior Faith magazine has created Jesse Tree or- naments to help refl ect on the story of salva- tion from the creation of the world through pope creates new cardinals the birth of Jesus. Download a free, print- By Francis X. Rocca able set of Jesse Tree orna- Catholic News Service ments at www.ErieRCD. org/jessetree.htm. Each VATICAN CITY – Recall- of the 28 ornaments is ac- ing that Christ’s mission tran- companied by a Scripture scends “all ethnic, national verse and explanation of and religious particularities,” what the symbol repre- Pope Benedict XVI created sents. The ornaments are six new cardinals from four available in both small different continents, repre- and large sizes. senting the Latin rite of the Catholic Church as well as two Eastern Catholic Church- es. The churchmen who joined the College of Cardinals Nov. Clergy appointments 24 were U.S. Archbishop The Most Rev. Lawrence James Harvey, 63, former pre- Persico, J.C.L., Bishop of fect of the papal household; Erie, announces the following Lebanon’s Maronite Patri- clergy appointments: arch Bechara Rai, 72; Indian Archbishop Baselio Cleemis Thottunkal, 53, head of the Father Daniel Hoffman, appointed parochial Syro-Malankara Catholic particular the fact that the harmonious song to the living vicar of St. Luke Parish, Erie, and assistant mas- Church; Nigerian Archbishop church is the church of all God.” ter of ceremonies for the Diocese of Erie. Effec- John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, peoples, so she speaks in the At the end of the ceremo- tive November 30, 2012. 68, of Abuja; Colombian various cultures of the differ- ny, the College of Cardinals Archbishop Ruben Salazar ent continents,” the pope said had 211 members, 120 of Father John Malthaner, appointed dean of the Gomez, 70, of Bogota; and during the hour-long service whom were under the age of Altar server Kara Sweeney lights a candle on the Advent Erie East Deanery through June 2015. Effective Philippine Archbishop Luis in St. Peter’s Basilica. “Amid 80 and thus eligible to vote wreath at St. Luke Parish in Erie on Dec. 2, the fi rst October 31, 2012. Tagle, 55, of Manila. the polyphony of the vari- in a conclave to elect a new Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of expectation “I want to highlight in ous voices, she raises a single pope. leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Snippets of Catholic headlines and stories from around the world from Catholic News Service By the Way... IN THE U.S. also is at risk of closing at the end of the current school year. The Nov. Bishop Lawrence Persico has been visiting 26 announcement of “at risk” schools comes two years after the arch- a number of parishes for the offi cial installa- Lawsuits’ dismissal called disappointing but diocese closed 20 schools as part of a reconfi guration plan. A decision tion of new pastors. In recent practice, the lo- won’t end legal challenge about the future of Catholic schools on New York’s Staten Island has cal dean installed a new pastor. The dean is been postponed until January while the region continues to struggle a priest appointed by the bishop to help him Judges in two separate rulings Nov. 27 dismissed lawsuits fi led by with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Archdiocesan offi cials are meeting oversee the parishes in a specifi c geographical Catholic organizations and dioceses in Pennsylvania and Tennessee with local pastors, principals, administrators and elected offi cials for area, or deanery. In a letter to priests, Bishop challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services man- in-depth discussions on how to best serve the needs of school families. Persico said he would be doing the installa- date that undermines religious liberty, requiring employers to include tions as a way to underscore the bond the coverage for contraceptives, sterilization and some abortion-inducing AROUND THE WORL D bishop and his priests share. drugs free of charge, even if the employer is morally opposed to such He installed Father William O’Brien Oct. services. Catholic leaders in both states expressed disappointment but Jason Koshinskie Cardinal O’Brien visits Holy Land with 27 as pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Erie. On also some hope the rulings left the door open to refi ling their claims. Dec. 1 and 2, he met parishioners at St. Luke and St. Mary of Two days later, a federal appeals court in St. Louis granted a temporary message of solidarity, peace the Immaculate Conception in Erie for the installation of Father injunction against enforcement of the mandate while a Catholic busi- ness owner prepares an appeal of a lower court ruling that rejected his On the eve of his fi rst trip to the Holy Land as John Malthaner and Father Thomas Aleksa as pastors of the claim the federal requirement is a burden on his religious rights because grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, respective parishes. he is morally opposed to providing contraceptive coverage. Cardinal Edwin O’Brien said he hoped to encour- Bishop Persico’s presence at the installations has the added In Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik said Nov. 28 that age the region’s Christian minority with a message benefi t of giving him additional opportunities to meet people at he was disappointed in the U.S. District Court ruling but “very encour- of solidarity from Pope Benedict XVI and other parishes throughout the diocese. aged that it was ‘dismissed without prejudice.’ That means that we have Catholics in the West. “The church in the Holy Land Following his installation Oct. 1 and coming off the recent fall every right to fi le again in the future.” In Tennessee, the Nashville Dio- has been under unfriendly domination throughout meeting of the U.S. bishops, Bishop Persico has had a busy fi rst cese in a statement said the order of dismissal by the U.S. District Court the centuries and the fact that we still exist there is two months. there “does not foreclose the bringing of similar claims once the alleged almost a miracle,” Cardinal O’Brien said Nov. The church at St. Michael Parish in Fryburg, which has been administrative change to the mandate takes place.” 24. “We have to do everything we can as a closed since Oct. 1 for replastering and repainting, will reopen Editor's note: The lawsuit fi led by the Diocese of Erie was still in court Catholic people to encourage them and to Cardinal Edwin O’Brien with the children’s Mass on Christmas Eve at 5:15 p.m. The awaiting a ruling as of this writing. let them know that we are one with them church is expected to be completed by Dec. 10, said Father Skip in their struggle.” The cardinal, a former Davis, pastor of St. Michael. The next two weeks will give the archbishop of Baltimore whom Pope Benedict named to lead the chi- parish a chance to clean up and put things back into place. Boston ‘parish collaboratives’ seen as best valric order in August 2011, left Rome Nov. 26 for a weeklong pilgrim- At the Christmas Eve Mass, the parish children will pray the use for limited resources age whose itinerary was to include Jerusalem; Bethlehem, West Bank; Stations of the Nativity. A number of them will be wearing T- and Amman, Jordan. The cardinal also planned to visit a few of the A pastoral plan approved by Boston Cardinal shirts with depictions of particular stations that they will get to more than 100 institutions that the knights support in the region, in- keep. The 14 stations include the annunciation, the visitation, the Sean O’Malley calls for the Boston Arch- cluding parishes, schools and Bethlehem University. diocese to organize its 288 parishes into birth of John the Baptist, Joseph’s dream, the Nativity, the ap- approximately 135 groups called “par- pearance of the angels, the shepherds and the Magi at the manger, ish collaboratives.” Led by one pastor, a PEOPLE the presentation, the fl ight into Egypt, the massacre of the inno- group of priests, deacons and lay ecclesial cents and the return of the Holy Family to Galilee. ministers, called a pastoral team, would March for Life board of directors elects In the new year, the parish will invite Bishop Persico to cel- provide pastoral services to parishes in the ebrate Mass in the newly renovated church, Father Davis said. A collaborative. Under the plan, each parish successor to late Nellie Gray date has not yet been set. For photos of the renovation, visit www. in the collaborative group will maintain Jeanne Monahan is the new full-time presi- st-michael-church.org. its separate identity and retain control dent of the March for Life Education & Defense Pope Benedict XVI has offi cially joined millions around the of its own property and assets. Cardinal Fund, which organizes and runs the March for globe on the social media network Twitter. On Dec. 3, the Vatican O’Malley said the new pastoral plan Life in Washington each January. The organiza- revealed the pope’s new personal Twitter account, @Pontifex. comes in response to current challenges faced by the Catholic Church tion’s board of directors unanimously voted to The Holy Father will answer a question in his fi rst tweet Dec. 12. in Boston, and could change if those realities improve. He approved appoint Monahan to the post. She succeeds the Anyone can send in a question via the hashtag #askpontifex or the plan Nov. 15. Called “Disciples in Mission,” the plan identifi ed late Nellie Gray, founder and president, who died #B16. Vatican offi cials said the pope will be composing the tweets parishes’ main challenges: declining Mass attendance, shrinking num- in August at age 86. Monahan, a former board for the new account himself. For the fi rst tweet from the account, bers of priests and trained laity and an increasing number of parishes member, had been serving as interim president the pope will also press the button to send the tweet himself. But unable to sustain themselves fi nancially. since Gray’s death. “Jeanne is a strong pro-life ad- Jeanne Monahan after that, others will send the tweets on his behalf. vocate who will continue the strong leadership of The handle “Pontifex” was chosen because it means “pope and Nellie Gray and bring us closer to a culture of life,” said Patrick Kelly, bridge builder.” New York Archdiocese announces 26 schools chairman of the board. Prior to her appointment, Monahan was direc- ‘at risk of closure’ tor of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council in Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Washington, serving as a spokeswoman on life issues and as a regular Contact him at [email protected] or 814.824.1171. The New York Archdiocese has announced that 26 of the 159 re- media contributor on topics related to the dignity of human life. Before gional, parish and archdiocesan elementary schools are at risk of clos- working for the council, she served in various capacities at the U.S. ing next June. In addition, St. Agnes Boys High School in Manhattan Department of Health and Human Services. Bishops agree on need for better preaching, more penance; OK Day cause By Catholic News Service document, “Preaching the Mystery sion for some time. said has contemporary signifi cance. of Faith: The Sunday Homily,” It will be made public in time A year after U.S. Catholics began BALTIMORE — During their encourages priests and deacons to to allow for dioceses to prepare for using a new translation of the missal annual fall general assembly in Bal- connect the Sunday homily with Lent 2013. at Masses, the bishops agreed to be- timore Nov. 12-15, the U.S. bish- people’s daily lives. On a voice vote, the bishops gin revising the Liturgy of the Hours ops voted down a document on the The document was prepared by endorsed the sainthood cause of — updating hymns, psalms, various troubled U.S. economy, passed docu- the U.S. Conference of Catholic Dorothy Day, co-founder of the canticles, psalm prayers, some anti- ments on penance and better preach- Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Catholic Worker movement. phons, biblical readings and other ing, approved a reorganization of Consecrated Life and Vocations, New York Cardinal Timothy components of the liturgical prayers their Communications Department chaired by Archbishop Robert Dolan, USCCB president, is pro- used at various parts of the day. and endorsed the sainthood cause of Carlson of St. Louis. moting Day’s cause; her Catho- Archbishop Gregory Aymond of Dorothy Day. When he introduced the docu- lic Worker ministry was based in New Orleans, chairman of the Com- The bishops also met in executive ment Nov.12, the archbishop said New York City. The cause was fi rst mittee on Divine Worship, said the session Nov. 14 and 15. preaching must be done “more ef- undertaken by one of Cardinal work would probably take three to On the assembly’s opening day, fectively in the context of the new Dolan’s predecessors in New York, fi ve years to complete and the aim the bishops discussed the nation’s evangelization. ... Our people hun- Cardinal John O’Connor. would be to more accurately refl ect troubled economy and what their ger for better preaching, preaching Cardinal Dolan and other bish- the original Latin texts. response to it should be, but a day that would help them rediscover ops who spoke Nov. 13, including In his presidential address to open later their proposed document, their faith.” some who had met Day, called her the assembly, Cardinal Dolan Nov. “The Hope of the Gospel in Diffi - The bishops also overwhelming- sainthood cause an opportune mo- 12 told the bishops they cannot en- cult Times: A Pastoral Message on ly approved — in a 236-1 vote — an ment in the life of the U.S. church. gage culture, dialogue with others or Work, Poverty and the Economy,” exhortation encouraging Catholics The bishops also approved ex- confront challenges unless they fi rst did not gain the two-thirds vote re- to take advantage of the sacrament panding the memorial for Blessed recognize their own sins and experi- quired for passage. of penance, or reconciliation. Francis Xavier Seelos, a German- ence the grace of repentance. When it was introduced Nov. 12, The text was prepared by the born Redemptorist priest who min- The cardinal also said the sacra- some bishops criticized the docu- bishops’ Committee on Evange- istered throughout antebellum-era ment of penance was something ment for being too long to be practi- lization and Catechesis, chaired America for more than 20 years. the USCCB planned to stress for all cal and for failing to include a variety by Bishop David Ricken of Green Archbishop Thomas Rodi of Mo- Catholics year-round with refl ec- of points and historical references. Bay, Wis. The exhortation, to be bile, Ala., noted that Blessed Seelos tions on re-embracing Friday as a On the assembly’s second day, the made available in pamphlet form, ministered at a time when “immi- day of penance, including the pos- bishops approved their fi rst new doc- will aim to ease the fears of Catho- grants were not welcomed well in sible reinstitution of abstinence on ument in 30 years on preaching. The lics who have not gone to confes- many circumstances,” which he all Fridays.

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IRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQDQGGDWHV 855-842-8001 | 814-479-4165 www.proximotravel.com Carmela A. Dupuis 940 Park Ave., Meadville (814) 337-2638 email: [email protected]@p Executive Director www.sacredjourneyvessels.com Briefl y St. Michael the Archangel Parish in DuBois celebrates 100 years DUBOIS — The 100th anni- Concert series at St. Boniface, Erie versary celebration of St. Michael ERIE — St. Boniface Parish, 9367 Wattsburg Road in Erie, will the Archangel Parish in DuBois host its third annual Seasons Concert Series, with all concerts free concluded Nov. 18 with a Mass and open to the public. On Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m., seminarian and celebrated by the Most Rev. Law- organist Ian McElrath will perform seasonal selections. Refresh- rence Persico. The Mass was fol- ments will be served following the concert. For more information, lowed by a dinner and dance at call 814.825.4439. the Bellamauro. The anniversary celebration kicked off June 5 with a concert Presence for Christmas at St. George, Erie by Irish singer Dana. Parishioners ERIE — Join St. George Parish, 5145 Peach St. in Erie, for Pres- also took a trip to a Pittsburgh Pi- ence for Christmas (P4C), an inspiring four-week journey into the rates game and to Seneca Allegh- heart of Christmas. eny Casino. Led by Bishop Donald Trautman, bishop emeritus, on four con- “St. Michael is a strong faith secutive Wednesdays in Advent, P4C will feature inspiring stories community based on some very Photos by Jim Deemer and song. Participants are invited to bring a candle which will be strong roots,” said Father Ed A Nov. 18 Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in incorporated into the events. Inspiring multimedia, a program Walk, who has served as a priest DuBois concluded the parish’s year-long celebration of its Bishop Lawrence Persico greets a young guide for families and other resources are available at www.Pres- in residence at the parish for four 100th anniversary. parishioner Nov. 18 following the 100th enceForChristmas.com. years. “There are a lot of ethnic anniversary Mass at St. Michael the Remaining P4C events will be held Dec. 12 and 19 from 7-8:30 roots in the parish and it really down with the outbreak of newly fi nished church was Archangel Parish in DuBois. p.m. Music and confession begin at 6:30 p.m. shows how strong the faith of World War I, but by 1912 the celebrated in April 1917. Fa- ethnic communities can be. From basement of the church was ther Joseph Pol, who served tivity in community affairs helped lead to YCEA – Young Church Eucharistic Adoration that foundation, we have a very completed. Furnished with as pastor from 1935-48, at- the construction of St. Michael Terrace, lively and active parish.” an altar, sanctuary necessi- tended to the educational a housing facility for the elderly, in 1982. All youth and young adults are encouraged to join in adoration, In the early 1900s, the Catho- ties, chairs and an organ, all needs of the parish children From 1982 to 2003, St. Michael was praise and worship during the month of December at the following lic population of DuBois, made the church needed was a pas- and preservation of its Polish under the pastoral care of Msgr. Henry locations: up mainly of Poles and Slavs, tor. Bishop John Fitzmaurice heritage. He initiated Polish Krebs, who maintained the legacy of the  Dec. 12 at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie at 7 p.m. increased to the point where the blessed the cornerstone May language classes and brought parish’s Polish culture through the local  Dec. 19 at Elk County Catholic High School in St. Marys two parishes at the time (St. Cath- 30, 1912. The following year, the Holy Family of Naza- Pulaski Club and various activities. at 6 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake in Edinboro at 6 p.m. and St. erine of Siena and St. Joseph) he assigned Father Joseph reth Sisters to St. Michael in Father David Foradori has served as Michael in Fryburg at 7 p.m. were overcrowded. A committee Rajs, a native of Poland, as 1936 to conduct full time cat- pastor of St. Michael the Archangel since of lay people voted to build a new the parish’s fi rst pastor. echetical instructions. In the 2004. Christmas concert at OLMC, Harborcreek church under the patronage of St. Under the direction of 1960s, a new religious educa- Michael the Archangel. Father Edward Pawlikowski, tion program was established Information from “Shepherds and Sheep HARBORCREEK — Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 837 Bartlett Plans were drawn up for a large Road in Harborcreek, will host Tennessee Backporch and Sam Hy- also a native of Poland, the with the aid of the Mission — A History of the Diocese of Erie: Volume and comfortable church, convent church structure was com- Helpers of the Sacred Heart. III” by Msgr. Robert Barcio was used to com- man for a Christmas concert, “Follow the Star,” on Sunday, Dec. and school. They had to be scaled 16 at 7:30 p.m. pleted. The fi rst Mass in the Father Dan Dymski’s ac- pile this report. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church offi ce or at the door. The Catholic Foundation inducts donors into Legacy Society L’Arche Erie presents L’asagna Tasting LEGACY, from page 1 with participation in the Cur- The Catholic Foundation has ERIE — As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, L’Arche sillo movement and Camp Notre Erie will present L’asagna Tasting which will feature 11 area res- distributed more than $1 million Catholics can determine what Dame. Others were recognized through its various endowments taurants Jan. 13 from 1-5 p.m. at the concourse of Union Station, spiritually moves them and then for supporting the Roman Catho- 142 W. 14th St. in Erie. to assist people throughout the decide how to use their estate lic Chapel at Millcreek Mall in diocese, McCloskey said. Admission includes up to 11 samples of lasagna, dessert from planning tools to support that Erie. A portion of the chapel’s area bakeries, coffee, cooking demonstrations by Chef Marc Berar- In the past year, endowments ministry, she said. rent is funded through The Cath- have funded numerous efforts ducci and live dinner music. “Despite the fact that the olic Foundation’s Evangelization Tickets are $13 pre-sale and $15 at the door. including: workshops for music economy has been very challeng- Endowment. ministers, retired clergy health- Enjoy crafts by L’Arche members, caricatures by Chris Schoed- ing to families, what I hear them “Everyone has their own indi- er, a cash bar and auctions of 19 prizes valued at $3,000 including care needs, peer ministry team say is their religious core means vidual reasons for giving, but the formation, chastity education, a two-day pass to Splash Lagoon, an overnight stay and dinner at so much to them—receiving church and their faith is what ties the Sheraton Bayfront, restaurant certifi cates and more. Visit www. youth faith formation, inner city the sacraments, attending their Inductees to The Catholic Foun- them together,” McCloskey said. pastoral outreach and tuition as- larcheerie.org for more details. church—their faith remains with dation’s Legacy Society received In 2007, the foundation began For pre-sale tickets, call Laura at 814.452.2065 Ext. 230. sistance for children in pre-school them throughout the years,” Mc- a pin blessed by Bishop Law- with four endowments totaling and kindergarten at Catholic Closkey said. “Generation after rence Persico. $5.7 million. Since then, it has schools. Engagement Encounter generation, they see the impact grown to 20 endowments—in- This was the third Legacy So- Planning your wedding in 2013? Consider attending Engage- it has on their family members, cluding church, school and ciety recognition event since The ment Encounter Feb. 22-24 at St. Mark Catholic Center in Erie. children and grandchildren. Those ministries include Catholic organization endow- Catholic Foundation’s inception Call the Family Life Offi ce at 814.824.1265 or visit www.ErieRCD. They want to preserve and revi- helping those struggling with ments and individually named in 2007; previous induction cer- org/familylifeoffi ce.asp to register. Engagement Encounter satis- talize ministries that were key to poverty, pastoral care by priests endowments--currently valued emonies were held in 2009 and fi es diocesan requirements for marriage preparation. Catholic and their development.” and outreach by religious, along at $8.2 million. As of this year, 2010. interfaith couples are encouraged to attend. Retrouvaille, healing a hurting marriage Nativity story’s signifi cance continues to unfold today, pope writes Retrouvaille is a weekend experience for couples who are expe- NATIVITY, from page 1 The other extreme comes with forms of re- to his will,” the pope writes. It is precisely riencing diffi culty in their marriage. Held in complete confi denti- ligious persecution when rulers “tolerate no “the moment of free, humble yet magnani- ality and privacy, Retrouvaille is sponsored by Catholic Charities and challenges for his readers. other kingdom but their own,” he writes. mous obedience,” such as Mary and Joseph and is designed for couples who need help strengthening a mar- For example, considering the angel’s ap- Any sign God announces “is given not for showed when listening to God, “in which riage that no longer feels life-giving. pearance to the shepherds, who then “went a specifi c political situation, but concerns the the loftiest choice of human freedom is The next Retrouvaille weekend will be held March 1-3 in Erie. with haste” to meet the child savior, the pope whole history of humanity,” he writes. made.” To register, call 814.437.9377. For confi dential information or to asked “How many Christians make haste to- The pope writes that the Three Wise Men Jesus, too, in his human freedom, under- speak with a couple experienced in the Retrouvaille program, con- day, where the things of God are concerned?” symbolize the purifi cation of science, philoso- stood he was bound to obedience to his heav- tact the Family Life Offi ce at 1.800.374.3723 or 814.824.1261. Pope Benedict examines the political con- phy and rationality. enly father, even at the cost of his earthly life. 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