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Feast days Harborcreek Youth Services celebrates 100 years of serving youth and families By Jason Koshinskie members of the community, nker, the first diocesan super- FaithLife editor staff and board members, intendent of schools, and the benefactors and friends May Sisters of St. Joseph founded ERIE – Stanley Mokwa 11 to mark the 100th an- what was then called the remembers his time at Har- niversary of Harborcreek Catholic Boys Protectory to borcreek Youth Services in Youth Services. provide a safe haven for boys 1953 as the point when his Bishop Donald Trautman who were too old to remain St. Philip Neri Visitation life turned around. celebrated an anniversary at St. Joseph’s Home for “I was 16 and I thought I Mass at St. Peter Cathedral, Children. The mission began May 25 St. Bede the Venerable knew it all,” Mokwa said. which was followed by a lun- when 37 boys and six Sisters His mother had a nervous cheon at the Bayfront Con- of St. Joseph moved into an St. Gregory VII breakdown, and he and his vention Center in Erie. old farmhouse in Harbor- St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi sister were placed in St. Jo- An affiliate of Catholic creek. A few years later, it be- gan accepting youth from the May 26 St. Philip Neri seph’s Home for Children. Charities of the Diocese of They were there a year-and- Erie, Harborcreek Youth Erie County Juvenile Court. May 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury a-half before they went to you have to learn to control Mokwa has been married Services is a psychiatric “While the culture was live with their cousins. yourself,” he said. “I had to for 45 years, has four children residential treatment facil- very different in 1911, there May 30 Memorial Day But Mokwa said he had learn self control and to re- and is retired from the work ity providing treatment to was then and now a desire issues with his anger, and he spect authority.” force. males, ages 10 to 18, who on the part of the church to May 31 Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary found himself at what was Those lessons have stayed “That’s something to be demonstrate mental health, help those in need,” Bishop June 1 St. Justin then called the Harborcreek with him throughout his life. proud of, too,” he said. behavior and/or legal prob- Trautman said in his homily. Training School for Boys. “It makes me feel proud,” Mokwa joined several oth- lems. June 2 Ascension of the Lord “The nuns taught me that Mokwa said. er resident alumni, along with In 1911, Msgr. H.C. Wie- See HYS, page 3 (holy day of obligation) June 3 St. Charles Lwanga and his companions Tomorrow’s priest: Deacon Jason Feigh
Confi rmations By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife editor Deacon Jason Feigh St. Jude the Apostle, Erie – Monday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Soon, Deacon Jason Feigh will be Age: 25 Julia, Erie, and St. Jude the Apostle, Erie. present to the people of God in the Hometown: Coalport most intimate moments of their lives. Home parish: St. Basil the Great, Coalport St. Adalbert, Farrell – Friday, May 27 at 7 He’ll be with them during the joys of p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Antho- baptism, their loss during the death Family: Parents, John and Mary Jane Feigh; brother ny, Farrell; St. Stanislaus-Holy Trinity, Sharon; of a loved one and offer Christ’s for- and sister-in-law, Matt and Kathy Feigh; nieces, Our Lady of Fatima, Farrell; and St. Adalbert, giveness during reconciliation. Emma and Sophia Feigh; numerous uncles and Farrell. “Just being with people in these aunts. moments, it’s humbling to think St. Patrick, Franklin – Saturday, May 28 at about,” Feigh said. “I look forward Schools attended: 5:15 p.m. to offering the sacraments, being with my brothers and sisters in Christ and Glendale Area Elementary School, Flinton, Pa. Holy Cross, Fairview – Thursday, June ministering to them.” Glendale Area Junior-Senior High School, 2 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Feigh will be ordained to the Flinton, Pa. John the Evangelist, Girard, and Holy Cross, priesthood on June 10 at St. Peter Ca- St. Mark Seminary formation program, Erie Fairview. thedral in Erie during a 7 p.m. Mass Gannon University, Erie and ceremony. Beloved Disciple, Grove City – Friday, June He grew up in a Catholic home St. Mary’s Seminary & University, Baltimore 3 at 7 p.m. and attended Mass with his family each week. He remembers first think- Seminarian assignments: ing about the priesthood when he was Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Erie 12 years old. His family would point Institute for Priestly Formation, Omaha, Neb. Clergy appointments out his attentiveness at church. St. John, Westminster, Md. “I always found what they were The Most Rev. Donald doing in the sanctuary intriguing,” St. Joseph Hospital, Towson, Md. W. Trautman, STD, Feigh said. Catholic Community of South Baltimore, SSL, Bishop of Erie, As he got older, he said he became Baltimore, Md. announces the following more involved in parish life at St. St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Baltimore, Md. Basil the Great in Coalport, first as clergy appointments: an altar server. Then he heard about Deacon assignment: a live-in weekend experience at St. Father Vincent Cieslewicz, reappointed as pas- Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Erie tor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smeth- See FEIGH, page 2 Deacon Jason Feigh port, and St. Joseph Parish, Mount Jewett, for a term of six years. Msgr. Daniel Magraw, reappointed as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Erie, for a term Christ the King honors Msgr. Mignot ‘To Know and To Serve’ of six years. DUBOIS – For more than 30 Father Jeff ery Noble, reappointed as pastor of years, Msgr. John St. James School wins religion competition Notre Dame Parish, Hermitage, for a term of Mignot served as ERIE – Teams six years. administrator of from four finalist Christ the King Catholic schools in Father Thomas Whitman, reappointed as pas- Manor in DuBois. the Diocese of Erie tor of All Saints Parish, Waterford, for a term Today, two years challenged each of six years. after his death, his other on questions service and min- about their faith istry to the senior during the annual care center and “To Know and To Catholic Charities Serve” religion The new Roman Missal affiliate is memo- competition April rialized at its entrance. 19 at St. Mark Cath- New translation, richer imagery Bishop Donald Trautman blessed the King Manor exists not only to add olic Center in Erie. Pictured (left to right) are members of the St. James and dedicated a memorial wall in hon- years to life but to add life to the re- The four regional School team: Kevin Bello, Jack Groshek, Morgan Soon we will begin implementing the third or of Msgr. Mignot on April 14 dur- maining years.” winners in the fi- Rospierski, Sarah Babay, Karoline Kienholz and Anna- edition of the Roman Missal. The most change ing a prayer service at Christ the King Msgr. Mignot served as adminis- nals included St. marie Osiecki. you will recognize in this new Mass book is in Manor. Many residents, board mem- trator of Christ the King Manor from James School, Erie; the translation of the bers, clergy and friends gathered to pay 1971 to 2004. He died in 2009 while Blessed Sacrament School, Erie; St. The entrance “fee” for entering the text. The new tribute to the longtime administrator. still contributing to the facility on a Michael School, Greenville; and St. competition has each team adopt a translation “Msgr. Mignot reflected the care daily basis. Marys Catholic Middle School, St. social service agency. The entire sixth more closely and compassion described in the Beati- “It’s hard to believe that Msgr. Mi- Marys. grade class from the school will host corresponds tudes. We are grateful for all his efforts gnot has been gone for a little more The project combines religious one service project for their agency. to the Latin, to build up, expand and update this than two years,” said Sam Zaffuto, ad- education and service for sixth grade At the five regional levels, the winning which is richer facility. He was motivated by love of ministrator of Christ the King Manor. students in the diocese’s Catholic teams receive $100 to donate to their in imagery, and Christ and love of you, the residents,” “But it’s taken a long time to get a me- school system, said Kim Lytle, direc- sponsored agency. At the diocesan hopefully will the bishop said. morial that was suitable, to recognize tor of curriculum and teacher person- level, the winning team receives an ad- promote deeper prayer. The memorial, designed by Sekula someone who gave so much of his life nel for the Catholic Schools Office. ditional $100 for its agency. As you hear these new texts, it is better not to Sign Corporation of DuBois, records to Christ the King Manor.” The competition encourages stu- St. James School won the diocesan- analyze them but to allow the prayer to capture a time-line of the history of Christ the Bishop Trautman said the wall me- dents to enhance their knowledge of level of competition by correctly an- your heart and lift yourselves to God. King Manor. It begins with the ground- morializes Msgr. Mignot's service. the Catholic faith while increasing swering 48 out of 50 questions. breaking for the original building 40 “We need to say thank you and re- their interaction with social service Beginning in September, this group – Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions years ago and ends with the addition member him in prayer,” he said. “We agencies. got together at least three days each (FDLC) clergy workshop kit of the Msgr. John Mignot Short-Term need to imitate his good works. He Catholic schools put together five- week to go over material from the re- Rehab Unit in 2009. was a humble servant of the Lord. To- member teams to compete at the ligion book, according to their teacher, COUNTDOWN: There are 189 days to the Artists incorporated many of Msgr. day we honor a great priest of God, a regional level. Those winning their Paula Pacinelli. implementation of the new Roman Missal Mignot’s personal quotes and prayers, great administrator. May God reward regionals compete at the diocesan For their service project, the students (as of May 22) as well as his signature in the memori- him and bless him and may we all level. The material for the questions began wrote letters to senior citizens at al. One of Msgr. Mignot’s famous say- continue to carry on his love for Christ comes from the sixth grade religion St. James Parish. They also made and ings graces the top of the wall: “Christ the King Manor.” textbooks published by RCL. delivered Easter baskets. from Catholic News Service By the Way...
IN THE U.S. each — said it was “good or excellent” or Faith, like water, is life-giving, In June 1993, St. Peter Cathedral in Erie “tight,” while the remaining 20 percent said pope says in Venice Southern dioceses cope with Visiting Venice, the city of gondolas and ca- was rededicated on the centenary of its open- their parish was experiencing “some” or “se- ing and dedication in 1893. aftermath of worst storms in decades rious” difficulty. nals, Pope Benedict XVI said Christians must Southern U.S. Catholic dioceses are seeking make sure their May 17 marked the 100th anniversary of aid for those shattered by the violent storms House passes bill making Hyde lives as individu- the cathedral’s solemn consecration. Between and devastating tornadoes that tore through Amendment permanent als and communi- 1893 and 1911, the interior of the Diocese of their region in late April, killing more than The House has approved a bill that would ties reflect the life- Erie’s mother church was beautified and the 350 people. Officials from several dioceses make the Hyde Amendment permanent, lim- giving qualities of debt was paid off. Bishop John Edmund Fitz- told Catholic News Service that they are it tax deductions for the cost of an abortion water and not the maurice, Bishop Tobias Mullen’s successor, also busy assessing damage to church build- and block other potential use of federal funds chaos and destruc- saw to it that this further step of consecration ings and schools, and several special collec- for any clinic or doctor who offers abortions. tion it can bring. was made possible. Jason Koshinskie tions have been started to help those in need. The legislation is unlikely to reach a Senate “Water is an am- Archbishop Thomas Rodi of Mobile, Ala., vote and would likely be vetoed by President This centennial event was remembered May 17 at the cathedral’s bivalent symbol: four daily Masses, noting the benefactors of the cathedral past and asked all pastors in his archdiocese to hold Barack Obama if it should pass. But sup- of life, but also a second collection to assist tornado victims, porters of the bill called for Senate Major- present, our departed bishops, its departed priests and sisters, its death; the popu- living and deceased members of the congregation and the inten- especially in the neighboring Diocese of Bir- ity Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to bring the lations struck by mingham, which covers the northern portion bill to the floor. In a 251-175 vote May 4, the tions of Bishop Donald Trautman and the needs of the diocese. flooding and tsu- Blessed John Paul II Elementary School of Alabama, home to the hardest hit cities House approved H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer namis know this,” the pope said May 8 at the The new , which will of Birmingham, Cullman and Tuscaloosa. Funding for Abortion Act, which would end of a two-day visit to Aquileia and Venice operate in the Shenango Valley beginning in the fall, is ahead of the Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, make permanent the restrictions of the Hyde in northern Italy. curve when it comes to having institutions named after the church’s president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Amendment, prohibiting the use of federal newest blessed. Bishops, noted that most of the tornado dam- funds for any abortion. The amendment cur- Mexicans call for peace, new Regionalization of Catholic schools in the area required a new age “occurred mostly in mission dioceses that rently must be renewed each year. public policies in drug war school name. At the suggestion of Bishop Trautman, the school, do not enjoy the blessing of substantial finan- which will be located in Hermitage, will take on the name of the cial resources.” AROUND THE WORLD late Holy Father. The decision was officially made last fall, shortly Catholic offertory giving may have Vatican says bin Laden’s death after John Paul II’s beatification date was announced. Early regis- rebounded after recessionary lull cause for reflection, not rejoicing trations indicate a very strong enrollment at the new school. Catholic parishes seem to have weathered the The Vatican said the killing of al-Qaida Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington announced May 2 that recession of 2008, according to a study issued leader Osama bin Laden, a man who sowed the new archdiocesan seminary opening for the fall semester will April 27. The study, “Holy Toll,” conducted division and hatred and who caused “in- be named for Blessed John Paul II. A few other dioceses across the by the Hart- numerable” deaths, should prompt serious country have made similar announcements in naming schools and ford Institute reflection about one’s responsibility before other institutions after JPII. for Religious God, not rejoicing. The Vatican statement As this edition of FaithLife went to press, Gannon University Research, part May 2 came the day after President Barack Tens of thousands of Mexicans streamed announced May 16 that Dr. Keith Taylor has been named the sev- of the inter- Obama announced that U.S. forces had through the Mexican capital, calling for enth president of the university. The university’s Board of Trustees killed bin Laden in an attack on his hideout faith Hartford peace and new public policies in the drug war unanimously approved Dr. Taylor to succeed Dr. Antoine Garib- Seminary in in northwest Pakistan. In several U.S. cities, to end a wave of violence that has claimed aldi as president of Gannon. Dr. Taylor was chosen from a pool of Connecticut, the news prompted street demonstrations more than 36,000 lives over the past four noted that and expressions of jubilation. Jesuit Father more than 40 candidates after a national search to fill the position. years. Catholic leaders were prominent in the Dr. Taylor, currently Gannon’s provost and vice president for more than Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, May 8 march, which began in Cuernavaca, half — 57 percent — of Catholic parishes said released a brief written statement reacting academic affairs, will begin serving as president on July 1. 40 miles south of Mexico City, three days ear- “Gannon University is a special place with exceptional and dy- their offertory collections had declined either to the news. “Osama bin Laden, as we all lier. It gained increasing numbers, media at- “a lot or a little” during the recession. Ac- know, bore the most serious responsibility tention and controversy as it converged on the namic students, faculty and staff,” Dr. Taylor said. “I am extreme- cording to the National Bureau of Economic for spreading divisions and hatred among capital for a rally in which many participants ly grateful for the support of the Board of Trustees and I’m excited Research, the recession began in December populations, causing the deaths of innumer- chanted slogans calling for the departure of about leading this great university into the future. 2007 and ended in June 2009. The Catholic able people, and manipulating religions to President Felipe Calderon. Catholic poet “In addition, I am privileged to have the opportunity to help numbers, gleaned from earlier research con- this end,” Father Lombardi said. “In the face Javier Sicilia, whose son, Juan Francisco, distinguish the university as a leader in comprehensive Catholic ducted by the Center for Applied Research in of a man’s death, a Christian never rejoices, was murdered March 28 in Cuernavaca, led higher education,” he added. “Higher education has been my voca- the Apostolate at Georgetown University in but reflects on the serious responsibilities of the march, which began with a blessing from tion and passion for decades, and my heart is firmly committed to Washington, also said 13 percent of parishes each person before God and before men, and Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo. It ended Gannon.” studied indicated their offertory revenues had hopes and works so that every event may be with Sicilia marching arm-in-arm with Father the occasion for the further growth of peace Look for a full story in our June 5 issue. dipped but then rebounded, while 30 per- Jose Alejandro Solalinde, whose fight to pro- cent said they saw no change or had grown. and not of hatred.” tect undocumented migrants from criminal Asked about their current financial situation, Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ groups in Oaxaca state has drawn nationwide ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171. an equal percentage of parishes — 40 percent attention.
the church.” Faustina Kowalska’s message of Tomorrow’s priest: Deacon Jason Feigh Feigh said he sees technology Divine Mercy. FEIGH, from page 1 as both a strength and a weak- “I’ve been enamored these ness today. last four years by Blessed Pier Mark Seminary in Erie. Erie, which was the first Catholic “It’s a good way to reach out Giorgio Frassati,” Feigh said. Father Mark Hoffman, who school he attended. He said the to people,” he said. “I see more His interest in the Italian blessed served as the Diocese of Erie’s support of his parents and family and more use for it as an evange- known at the man of the Be- vocation director at the time, in- members helped him throughout lization of the Gospel. It’s a dif- atitudes increased when he met vited him to give it a try. the discernment process. He was ferent way for people to see the Frassati's great-niece. “His was one of the models of even encouraged by some of his church and for us to say, ‘Look, He has a devotion to St. Ja- priesthood I saw that was pretty non-Catholic friends. there is still relevance here.” son, his patron saint, “because powerful,” Feigh said. “Being in seminary helped me He said the challenge and he’s obscure and awesome” and Father Alex Amico, his pastor along with my prayer,” he said. strength of the priesthood is St. Francis of Assisi, whose at the time, and Father Zab Amar, “Prayer should be a priority in reaching today’s youth. name he took for confirmation. the present pastor, were two oth- anyone’s life, particularly someone “But a good priestly vocation On a personal level, Feigh is ers that influenced him. who might be called to the priest- will lead others, young and old, a movie buff of all genres, loves “He was very open and very hood. The faculty would tell us, to a relationship with Christ,” he anything dealing with Coca-Co- supportive of vocations,” Feigh ‘Life’s hard; you'd better be linked said. la and has an eclectic taste when said of Father Amico. “He served closely in a relationship with Je- Having entered seminary in it comes to music. as a good pastor and role mod- sus.’” the wake of the church’s abuse “Anything from Gregorian el.” A To Encounter Christ (TEC) scandal in the United States, Chant to rap,” he said. Coming to the end of his high retreat during his sophomore year Feigh said he hopes to be a priest He enjoys the outdoors, school years, his career thoughts of college opened his eyes about who can help heal and build up swimming and playing sports, were on the priesthood, becom- being someone who seeks God in the Body of Christ. “though I'm not really good at ing a teacher, a newscaster/me- prayer and seeks to do God’s will. Deacon Jason Feigh will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop “The challenge is regaining them,” he said. He is also a fan teorologist or a pharmacist. Then During a study abroad trip to Donald Trautman on Friday, June 10 during a 7 p.m. Mass at St. the trust of the people,” he said. of the Pittsburgh Steelers. he made the live-in retreat at the Rome, he attended classes at the Peter Cathedral in Erie. “That’s part of what we have to Feigh has simple advice for seminary. Angelicum. It was the first year of do now. We have to show that the someone considering entering “I had to go investigate it,” Pope Benedict XVI’s pontificate. Feigh said he’s always found that helping hand. church is not only relevant in its the seminary. Feigh said. “I noticed that the He received Communion from the fulfillment in lending a hand to “Reaching people is a chal- truth but it’s also trustworthy.” “Just give it a try and see guys here were normal guys try- Holy Father on Pentecost Sunday someone, not for his own benefit, lenge,” he said. “We have to Feigh said he enjoys a num- where the Lord takes you,” he ing to discern their call.” in 2006. He’ll be ordained a priest but to reach out to something make sure we are with the people ber of devotions including the said. “Christ works through ev- He entered St. Mark Semi- just before the church celebrates deeper. He said he sees the priest- where they are. We need to have rosary, daily Mass, adoration of erybody and has a plan for all of nary and Gannon University in Pentecost this year. hood as an extension of lending a sense of reality but be rooted in the Blessed Sacrament and St. us.”
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Sisters of St. Joseph to host appreciation HYS, from page 1 Sister Carol Morehouse, SSJ, event in Clearfi eld chair of the board of trustees, “There was then and now a pro- recognized several residential CLEARFIELD – The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern gram of compassionate charity alums in the crowd, along with Pennsylvania will host an appreciation event in Clearfield as part of for young boys.” former and current board and the congregation’s ongoing 150th anniversary celebration. The Sis- He called Harborcreek Youth staff members including Sister ters of St. Joseph ministered Services a concrete sign of Cath- Hildegarde Boxer, Sister Rachel in the Clearfield/Houtzdale olic Charities and its staff an in- McGuire and Sister Antonia area for many years. strument of the Lord’s healing. Domeracki, who are three of the The sisters will be at St. “We are celebrating today the surviving Sisters of St. Joseph Francis of Assisi Parish in presence of the risen Jesus in this who staffed Harborcreek Youth Clearfield on Sunday, May 29 The HYS choir performed the agency’s theme song, “Lean on Me,” facility, reaching out, teaching, Services. and dedicated it to Bishop Trautman. for a Mass at 11:30 a.m. which will be followed by a reception. The changing and guiding his young “All those years ago, the first event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. brothers to new lives,” Bishop sisters and Father Wienker came Boys and Harborcreek Youth Ser- interactions with HYS residents. For more information on the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Trautman said. “Harborcreek together as a team to accomplish vices. The bishop asked James to bring visit www.ssjerie.org. Youth Services is a source of what became the beginning of “While its name has changed the news to his fellow residents help and healing, of stability and Harborcreek Youth Services,” several times, its identity has that he will throw them a pizza Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth anni- strength for new, emerging needs Sister Carol said. “Throughout not,” Grossman said. party at a time of their choice. He versary celebration at St. Stanislaus, Erie of young men in our contempo- the years, the agency has known He broke down the agency’s then gave James a stained-glass rary culture.” that we don’t get anywhere by 100 years as 876,600 hours of crucifix to be hung at the residen- ERIE – The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN) John Petulla, chief executive ourselves. We’re very grateful working with young people. tial facility. are celebrating 125 years of ministry in the United States and have officer of Harborcreek Youth Ser- for all of the benefactors and the “These are hours of sweat, “You are the light of the been holding local celebrations at key locations around the prov- vices, welcomed luncheon attend- support we’ve received over the love and compassion that have world,” he said. “Let the light of ince for the past year. ees by thanking them for their years.” touched the lives of thousands of Christ shine through you, and let On Sunday, June 5, the sisters will celebrate in Erie at the 10:30 support and offered a thought for Erie County Executive Barry young men who otherwise may your light shine. We are proud a.m. Mass at St. Stanislaus Parish, 516 E. 13th St., followed by a the day. Grossman, who was the key- have been the victims of society’s of you. Believe in yourselves be- blessing of Nazareth Center, the former convent. Msgr. Bernard “Nurture hope in a child and note speaker, recalled the many indifference,” he said. cause we believe in you.” Urbaniak, pastor of St. Stanislaus, will offer the Mass. All are in- the world flourishes,” Petulla names the agency has had over Bishop Trautman and James, The bishop then presented Pet- vited. said. “I think that probably has its history: Catholic Boys Protec- an HYS resident, then exchanged ulla with a papal blessing from The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth arrived in the U.S. in been the sentiment throughout tory, Catholic Training School gifts. James gave the bishop a Pope Benedict XVI in honor of 1885 and ministered in Erie from 1915 through 2000. our history.” for Boys, Harborcreek School for framed collage of photos of his the agency’s anniversary. Camp Notre Dame open house FAIRVIEW – Camp Notre Dame will hold an open house on DEATH NOTICE Sunday, June 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. for interested families. He pursued further studies after ies in theology, Father Wolf was tor of St. Michael Parish, Emlen- Learn more about resident and day camping for children ages Father Norbert Wolf ordination at Theological Col- appointed in 1949 to Gannon ton, where he served until 1977 4-16, and visit with staff and Father Norbert G. Wolf, 88, lege of the Catholic University University, where he remained when he was appointed pastor of administrators. who dedicated much of his of America, until 1975. His primary office at St. Boniface Parish, Kersey. Dur- Mass will be celebrated in priestly ministry to education, Washing- Gannon was as treasurer, but he ing his tenure in Kersey, he also Hilbert Hall at 12:15 p.m. died May 10, 2011, at St. Mary’s ton, D.C., also served as an instructor of served as administrator at Holy Near the shores of Lake Home in Erie. where he theology, classical languages and Cross Parish in Brandy Camp Erie, Camp Notre Dame is He was born March 20, 1923, earned his history, assistant dean of men and (1990-93). In 1993, he was as- open year-round with pro- son of the late Joseph and Eliza- master’s in vice president for business affairs. signed as senior associate at Holy grams for the entire family. It beth (Trapp) Wolf. theology in While an administrator at Gan- Rosary Parish, Johnsonburg, and is affiliated with the Diocese He attended St. John the 1949. non, Father Wolf helped oversee St. Anne Parish, Wilcox, and its of Erie. Baptist School, Erie, and gradu- He was the construction of Wehrle and mission church of Holy Cross, Camp Notre Dame is located at 400 Easton Road in Fairview. ated from Cathedral Preparatory ordained to Beyer halls and Zurn Science Rasselas. For more information, call 814.474.5001 or visit www.camp- School, Erie, in 1941. the priest- Center as well as various other In 2000, he retired to reside at notredame.com. Father Norbert He began studies for the priest- hood on Wolf construction and renovation proj- St. Mary’s Home. Other respon- hood at Gannon University, Erie, May 15, ects. sibilities given to him included and continued his studies at St. 1947, at St. Peter Cathedral in During his years at Gannon, membership on the Bishop’s Fi- Mary’s Seminary & University, Erie by Archbishop John Mark he also served as administrator nance Council and on the Gan- Baltimore, Md., where he earned Gannon. His home parish was at St. John Parish, Tidioute, and non University Board of Trust- his bachelor’s degree in philoso- St. John the Baptist, Erie. as parochial vicar at St. John the ees. He also served as confessor People in the News phy in 1944 and completed his Following ordination to the Evangelist Parish, Girard. to the Carmelite Sisters of Holy theological studies for ordination. priesthood and graduate stud- In 1975, he was appointed pas- Family Monastery, Erie. Sister Christine Vladimiroff , OSB, named executive director of St. Benedict Education Center June 8, Holy Rosary 2nd Annual July 28 August 26-28 ERIE – Sister Christine Vladimiroff, OSB, has been named the Four-Person Golf Scramble St. Teresa of Avila Parish Lawn Fes val Zabawa Polish Heritage Fes val new executive director of St. Benedict Education Center (SBEC), Venango Valley Golf Course 9 Third Ave., Union City Holy Trinity Church, E. 23rd and Reed effective July 1. $75 per person, $300 per foursome; 5-9 pm, rain or shine; games, food, raffles, streets, Erie; Fri., 5-10 pm; Sat., The appointment was announced by Sister Anne Wambach, includes golf and cart, lunch, beverages, prizes, Chinese auc on, pony rides, bake 1-10:30 pm; Sun., 12-6 pm. Polka OSB, prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of raffle prizes, Chinese auc on, 50/50 and sale, cra s and music. Grand prize drawing Mass: Sat. at 5 pm, Sun. at 11 am. Erie. steak dinner. Proceeds benefit Holy ($500) and other prizes awarded at 9 pm Live music with na onally known Sister Christine will continue the work of Rosary Church, Erie. Deadline to register (need not be present to win). Come to the bands, Polish kitchen and bakery, Sister Miriam Mashank, OSB, who is step- is May 25, 2011. Contact Ken at 814-825- fes val for good food, family fun and games. raffles, theme baskets, auc on, ping back from the executive director posi- 7375 to register and/or for more info. For more informa on: 814-438-2000. children’s ac vi es area, folk dancers tion as of June 30 but will remain at SBEC and free admission! 814-456-0671, to work on special projects. June 11, Our Lady of Lourdes www.holytrinityrc.org. Following 22 years as a teacher, principal Old Fashioned Strawberry Fes val July 31 and college professor in the Diocese of Erie, Our Lady of Lourdes Social Hall 115th Annual Ham or Chicken Dinner September 16-18 Sister Christine served as multi-cultural 251 South Franklin St., Cochranton St. Hippolyte, 26012 N. Frenchtown Rd. St. Patrick Annual Erie Irish Fes val coordinator and then superintendent of Sister Christine 4-7:30 pm; ice cream, cake, straw- Rte. 27, Frenchtown schools and secretary of education in Cleve- Rainbow Gardens, intersec on of Vladimiroff , OSB berries, sloppy joes, chicken Noon-6:30 pm; ham or chicken dinner and land (1982-1991). 6th and 8th streets. Fri., 5-10:30 pm; sandwiches and hot dogs available; takeouts available; 814-789-2022. Sister Christine, former prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Sat., 11:30 am-10:30 pm; Sun., Chinese auc on. Cost: $3.50. Erie (1998-2010) and former president of the Leadership Confer- 10:30 am-6 pm. Adult: $5 and a Call 814-789-2022. August 5-7 ence of Women Religious (2004), is currently the president of the dona on of canned/dry goods to help Ss. Cosmas and Damian Lawn Fes val Conference of Benedictine Prioresses. She served as CEO and June 18 support St. Patrick Food Bank, president of Second Harvest National Network (1991-1998). 616 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney St. Anthony Fes val under 16: free. 814-454-8085, SBEC, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters, has been the pri- Fri. and Sat., 6-11 pm; Sun., 12:30-11 pm. and Chicken BBQ www.ErieIrishFesƟval.com. mary contractor for employment and training programs for the Grand prize: 2011 Chevy Cruze RS LTZ or St. Anthony Parish Center, South Department of Public Welfare for 21 years. Located in the former $15,000; 2nd prize: sofa and chair set; Main St., Cambridge Springs. October 2 St. Benedict Academy building in downtown Erie, SBEC offers 3rd prize: Sanyo 31.5 LCD HDTV with DVD 4-10 pm; bingo, bake sale, basket Sacred Heart Parish Day Raffle intensive case management, academic remediation, job readiness player, PC input; 4th prize: $300 in Sheetz preparation, job development and job placement assistance for auc on, big basket raffle and games. 816 W. 26 St., Erie gasoline cards; 5th prize: 32 GB iPod 2,900 people each year, including more than 500 refugees. BBQ chicken dinners: $8, takeouts Noon-6 pm; raffle: 2011 SLP Camaro Touch. Sunday buffet, nightly entertain- available. Tickets on sale now at St. “ZL 585” or $40,000, 585 horsepower, ment, food, fun and fellowship. Anthony’s or by calling 814-398-4234. 64th one built. Tickets: $10 each, www.sscdchurch.com, 814-938-6540. 3 for $20, 10 for $50. Winner June 25 announced at dinner (need not be St. Bernade e Chicken BBQ August 12-14 present to win). 814-456-6256; 222 Renner Ln., Saegertown St. Paul Italian Fes val www.winahotcamaro.com. 12-7 pm; sausage sandwiches, hot 453 W. 16th St., Erie; Fri., 6-10 pm; Sat., dogs, cake and ice cream topped with 1-10 pm; Sun., 12-8 pm. Friday: 5:15 pm strawberries. 814-763-2831. Prekindergarten - 8th grade, Roman Catholic school Mass, pasta fagioli dinner and music seeking qualified candidate for principal position for the July 4, St. Joseph’s 72nd Annual by The Two Cousins from 7-10 pm; upcoming 2011-2012 school year. Please visit our parish 4th of July Celebra on Saturday: 4:30 pm Mass and music Sizzlin’ website at www.smomp.org for details and application. St. Joseph Parish Grounds, 112 Rectory by The Contels from 7-10 pm; Deadline for completed applications is May 27, 2011. Lane, Lucinda (along Rt. 66). Sunday: 11 am Mass followed by 11 am-4 pm, rain or shine. Canopy procession of the Virgin Mary statue, spaghe dinner from 12-5 pm and Summer covered and handicap accessible. Chicken and ham dinners, soup with music by Ruby Port from 5-8 pm. homemade noodles and homemade Daily ac vi es include: home-made pies. Dinner ckets on sale at 10 am; foods, games, prizes, bingo, Parish dinner: 11 am-3 pm; takeouts: 11 am- games of chance and children’s 2 pm; adult: $7.50, child 6-12: $3.50, ac vi es. Free trolley shu le 6 and under: free. Games of skill and service from Erie Central Mall or from parking Events chance, live entertainment, bingo and over $35,000 in cash and prizes lot at 18th and Hickory St.; including over 20 handmade quilts. 814-459-3173. www.st-joseph-lucinda.org;
814-226-7288. August 19 July 10, SummerFest ’11 Holy Rosary Fun Night Our Lady of Mercy 2701 East Ave., Erie Win a 2011 Mercedes Benz 837 Bartle Rd., Harborcreek Fri., 4-10 pm; picnic-style foods including at Saint Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community Noon-5 pm; BBQ chicken dinner, corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs, funnel cakes etc. Bocce tournament, Chinese auc on, grand 5th Annual Octoberfest - Oct. 7th, 8th and 9th something for everyone: raffles, game tables, Chinese auc on, award, child games, music and theme GLK 353503 0 4matic4maticc SUVSUVUV Tickets are now on saleale aatt children’s ac vites, hand-cra ed baskets. Free admission; 814-824-5936. www.winanewbenz.comz.com items and bake sale; 814-899-5342. or at the church of¿ ce 147 West 24th St., Erie
Buy $50 worth of tickets now and receive a chance to win a $50 Visa card. Drawing every two weeks. Catholic Rural Ministry hosts refl ection for women PORT ALLEGANY — The sisters of Catholic Rural Ministry in the Bradford Deanery held a re- flection afternoon for women May 3 at their residence in Port Alle- gany. Fifteen women from nearby areas including Austin, Corry, El- dred, Kane, Smethport and Olean, N.Y., participated in the program. The theme for the afternoon was “Uncommon Gratitude—Al- leluia for All that is.” The program included presentations, conversa- tion, private reflection and prayer. St. Luke celebrates Divine Mercy, May crowning Pictured are Sister Carolyn Gorny-Kopkowski, OSB, present- YOUNGSVILLE — St. Luke er (right), along with participants. Parish in Youngsville recently celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday along with the traditional May crowning. Pictured are religious Bishop blesses new mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery education students along with Sandi Mineweaser ERIE — Bishop Donald , coordinator Trautman of the program. blessed the new east mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery in Erie on April 12. The mausoleum’s chapel in- cludes several items from the former Immaculate Conception Church in Erie. They include the altar and lecturn, procession cross, paschal candle holder, cru- cifix and Stations of the Cross. Immaculate Conception Par- ish and St. Mary Parish merged in 2009 to form St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. St. Boniface School, Kersey, thanks volunteers Calvary Cemetery is operated by Erie Diocesan Cemeteries. KERSEY — St. Boniface School in Kersey recognized and thanked its volunteers for all that they do with a continental break- First Communion in Sheffi eld fast and Mass on May 6. “They demonstrate our belief SHEFFIELD — First Holy that St. Boniface is a partner- Communion season is in full ship among family, community, swing throughout the Diocese of school and church,” said Marie Erie. Giazzoni, principal of St. Boni- Pictured are members of the face School. first communion class from St. Pictured (left to right) are: Au- Anthony of Padua Parish in Shef- drey Cesa, Nini Tamburlin, De- field. Left to right: (front row) lores Miller, Ginny Skrzypek, Ian Goldthwaite, son of Kelly Joanne Angelo and Charles and and Joseph Goldthwaite, Shef- Alice Dollinger. field; Tessa Korchak, daughter of Sarah and Tim Korchak, Blue Jay; and Mitchell McNeal, son of Lori and Kyle McNeal, Sheffield. Cathedral Prep, Villa Maria Academy hold outreach day Religious education instructor Helen Mangold and Father Ste- ERIE — On April 13, stu- phen Collins are pictured in the dents from Cathedral Prep and back row. Villa Maria Academy along with faculty and staff took to the streets to help out the Erie re- gion during the schools' annual THOMAS M. “Community Outreach Day.” More than 60 groups met at CLICKETT various locations throughout MEMORIALS, INC. Erie and spent the day helping out. Activities ranged from so- cial activities with retirement home residents and daycare children to yard work and trash clean-up. When Caring Matters! Brandon Wiley, Cathedral GRANITE BRONZE Prep director of campus minis- try, and Sister Mary Ellen Plumb, FINAL DATE L ETTERING SSJ, Villa Maria Academy cam- senior Christian Martin and St. pus minister, spearheaded the ef- Peter pre-school student Amani STUMP GRINDING COMPETITIVE PRICES by Ken Eaton Thomas 814-438-7349 fort. enjoying Outreach Day Back yards - tight spots - No problem Pictured are Cathedral Prep at the Erie Zoo. Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and small trees removed, Prompt service Ken (814) 474-2195 or Route 8 South (814) 397-0384 LICENSE PA 056587 Union City, PA DE:C=DJH: HjcYVn!?jcZ*&")EB 8ZaZWgVi^c\BVhhVicddc GANNON UNIVERSITY r$BNQ*OGPSNBUJPOO r3FGSFTINFOUT SUMMER r8BHPO3JEFT V\Zh r'SJFOET'BNJMZ )"&+ &$036 YVndg dkZgc^\]i Basketball • Engineering Journalism • Soccer • Theatre HJBB:G;JC; Volleyball • Writing Wdnh \^gah
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