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Sister Margaret Scouts camp out at OLP Frank honored Funds raised by alumni, co-workers, board members and parents, page 3. Annual retreat brings 160+ scouts and leaders together, page 3. www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE May 12, 2013 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church Youth rally: Feast days ‘... a joyful experience’ Anne-Marie Welsh tuned in to the messages being FaithLife shared. “When the MYRACLE “Offering middle school team shared their stories, it re- kids a joyful experience of ally showed you how to look Christ and the church,” was out for what God wants you the goal behind the the 2013 to do in your life,” Hoobler St. Matthias Pentecost Sunday Diocesan Middle School said. The St. Michael students Youth Rally held at Kennedy were in attendance with their May 14 St. Matthias, Apostle Catholic in Hermitage on Sunday, April 28. May 19 Pentecost Sunday More than 500 young peo- May 26 The Most Holy Trinity ple and leaders can now testi- fy to the fact that the goal was resoundingly accomplished. Whether they were jumping in the bounce house, singing Confi rmations their hearts out at the kara- oke station backed by a live Bishop Lawrence Persico and Bishop Emeritus band, listening to a young Donald Trautman will visit the following church- man’s personal testimony, es to offer the sacrament of confi rmation: experiencing the sacrament of reconciliation or feeling St. Joseph, Force — Sun., May 12 at 1 p.m. the power of the Spirit as Confi rmation classes include St. Joseph, Force they celebrated Mass with and St. Boniface, Kersey. 500 equally enthused peers, it’s clear they felt the joy. St. Leo Magnus, Ridgway — Sun., May 12 at Among those participat- 5 p.m. ing from St. Michael School in Greenville were Anna Ma- teacher, Emily Zgonc, who St. Hippolyte, Frenchtown — Mon., May 13 rie Berger, Kathy Williams, went to middle school and at 7 p.m. Confi rmation classes include St. Hip- Hattie Shrock and Caroline high school rallies when she polyte, Frenchtown and Our Lady of Lourdes, Hoobler, who talked about herself was a student. Cochranton. moving out of their com- “I loved the experience so fort zone during the day as much I wanted my students St. George, Erie — Thurs., May 16 at 7 p.m. they danced on stage and to share in that,” Zgonc said, dressed up in silly costumes noting the great energy level St. Peter Cathedral, Erie — Sat., May 18 at 5 for photo-booth pictures. at the event. “It’s good to be p.m. Confi rmation classes include St. Peter Ca- Their general sense was that with other kids from all over thedral, Erie; St. Joseph/Bread of Life, Erie and the day was much more fun the diocese. I still remember Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer. than they had anticipated, but they were also clearly See YOUTH RALLY, page 3 St. Joseph, Oil City — Sun., May 19 at 1 p.m. Confi rmation classes include St. Joseph, Oil City; Photos by Anne-Marie Welsh St. Stephen, Oil City; Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Oil City; Our Lady, Help of Chris- tians, Oil City and St. Venantius, Rouseville. Springtime sacraments create teachable moments St. Titus, Titusville — Sun., May 19 at 6 p.m. Confi rmation classes include St. Titus, Titusville and St. Walburga, Titusville. Pope Francis preaches on reconciliation, confi rms 44, ordains 10 St. Francis Xavier, McKean — Mon., May 20 Reconciliation: peace that only he can give.” In a partially improvised at 7 p.m. Confi rmation classes include St. Francis However, people must go homily at Mass April 28 in St. Xavier, McKean and All Saints, Waterford. before the Lord with courage, Peter’s Square, Pope Francis even joy, “with our truth of be- encouraged young people to Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro — Thurs., ing sinners,” he said. hang on to their ideals and May 23 at 7 p.m. Confi rmation classes include pursue them. “We Christians Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro and St. Anthony By Carol Glatz and weren’t chosen by the Lord of Padua, Cambridge Springs. Cindy Wooden Confi rmation: to do little things,” he said. Catholic News Service After making the sign of Holy Rosary, Johnsonburg — Fri., May 24 at the cross with chrism oil on 7 p.m. Confi rmation classes include Holy Rosary, VATICAN CITY (CNS) the foreheads of those be- Johnsonburg and St. Ann, Wilcox. — Going to confession isn’t ing confi rmed, Pope Fran- like heading off to be tor- cis rubbed the oil all over Our Lady of Fatima, Canadohta Lake — tured or punished, nor is it their foreheads, sealing them CNS photo Thurs., May 30 at 7 p.m. Confi rmation classes like going to the dry cleaners with the Holy Spirit. Wish- Pope Francis administers the sacrament of confi rmation to include Our Lady of Fatima, Canadohta Lake; to get out a stain, Pope Fran- ing them peace, he gave each Administering the sac- Brigid Miniter, 14, of Ridgewood, N.J., during a Mass in St. St. Thomas, Corry; St. Elizabeth, Corry and St. cis said in a morning Mass a quick kiss on the cheek. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 28. Teresa of Avila, Union City. homily. rament of confi rmation to The two U.S. teens con- “It’s an encounter with 44 people, including two fi rmed were Brigid Miniter, N.J. The Pontifi cal Council tatives. Archbishop Rino Fisi- St. Patrick, Franklin — Sat., June 8 at 5:15 Jesus” who is patiently wait- teenagers from the United 14, and Anthony Merejo, 17, for Promoting New Evange- chella, council president, said p.m. ing “and takes us as we are,” States, Pope Francis shared from Our Lady of Mount lization asked the candidates’ offering penitents his tender words of encouragement. Carmel parish in Ridgewood, 22 bishops to choose represen- See SACRAMENTS, page 2 St. Andrew, Erie — Sun., June 9 at 11 a.m. mercy and forgiveness, he Confi rmation classes include St. Andrew, Erie; said April 29. Sacred Heart, Erie and St. Paul, Erie. Members of the Vatican’s investment agency and a Harrisburg Bishop group of religious women joined the pope for the Mass McFadden dies unexpectedly Bishop to celebrate in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, where the Catholic News Service Memorial Day Mass pope lives. Pennsylvania Catholic The Most Rev. Lawrence People have to start out Conference and staff reports Persico, bishop of Erie, with the humility of realiz- will offer a Memorial Day ing “we are all sinners, all of PHILADELPHIA (CNS) Mass at Gate of Heaven us,” Pope Francis said. — Bishop Joseph P. McFad- Cemetery, 5711 West Lake The Holy Father said den of Harrisburg died sud- Road in Erie, Monday, even though it is embarrass- denly May 2 in Philadelphia May 27 at 9 a.m. The ing to admit to and tell the where he was attending a public is invited to attend. truth about one’s thoughts meeting of Pennsylvania’s and deeds, embarrassment Catholic bishops including or “shame is a true Christian Bishop Lawrence Persico and human virtue” linked to and Bishop Emeritus Don- the traditional virtue of hu- ald Trautman. mility. Bishop McFadden felt ill When the Lord forgives, upon waking and was taken he is performing an act of to a hospital where he was Bishop Joseph P. justice, the pope said, “be- pronounced dead at about McFadden cause he came to save and 7:40 a.m. No cause of death forgive us,” welcoming us was immediately available. vania’s bishops, where he with the affection of a father He was 65 and had been focused on legislation to up- hold the dignity of every hu- toward his children. People CNS photos by Paul Haring bishop of Harrisburg for just need to believe that when three years. He was president man person from conception they sin, Jesus will defend A sign with a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit is seen as Pope of the Pennsylvania Catho- to natural death, supported them because he is just and Francis greets the crowd after celebrating a Mass at which lic Conference, the public wants people to have “that he confi rmed 44 people in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican policy agency of Pennsyl- See McFADDEN, page 3 April 28. Snippets of Catholic headlines and stories from around the world from Catholic News Service By the Way... Catholic Charities created a unique online countdown to the PEOPLE to a fi rearms measure that would have expanded background checks Catholic Charities Ball at www.ErieRCD.org/countdown.asp. for gun purchases, increased penalties for gun traffi cking, reinstituted Log on to learn more about the many ways the organization an assault weapons ban and imposed restrictions on civilian access to reaches out to those in need. Dad waiting for heart transplant gets to see high-capacity ammunition magazines. Bishop Blaire noted that many daughter’s fi rst Communion in hospital of the provisions of the bill enjoyed bipartisan support. On April 10, “Open the Doors” is the theme of the ball, which will be at the the day before debate began, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Bayfront Convention Center in Erie on Friday, May 17 from 6:30 CNS photo by Mike Crupi, Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., announced a compromise deal on the back- to 11:30 p.m. Hats off to Emma Lee McCloskey who oversees the Catholic Courier ground-checks provision of the bill.