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www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE December 5, 2010 Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church Garibaldi leaving Gannon University Feast days “We will follow a process raising more than $31.5 mil- Bishop announces national very close to the process used lion in private gifts and $8 when we selected Dr. Garib- million in foundation and gov- aldi,” Bishop Trautman said. ernment grants. search for new president Thomas Guelcher, vice “I would like to commend chairperson of Gannon’s Dr. Garibaldi for his emphasis By Jason Koshinskie “This is a day of mixed board of trustees, said Dr. on Catholic identity and the FaithLife editor emotion for me because I have Garibaldi is leaving behind a mission of Gannon Univer- come to not only love Gan- strong university, both finan- sity,” Bishop Trautman said. ERIE – Dr. Antoine non, but I’m passionate about cially and from an enrollment He noted that the universi- Garibaldi, who has served this place,” Dr. Garibaldi said. perspective. ty’s mission and identity have as president of Gannon “From the first time I arrived “Any way you look at it, been nurtured and celebrated University since 2001, is on campus for a presidential this university is in very sta- with prayers before athletic stepping down from his post interview in April 2001, I was ble, healthy shape right now,” competitions, a welcome Mass St. Juan Diego St. John of the Cross to accept the same position overwhelmed by the sincere Guelcher said. “I am very en- Dr. Antoine Garibaldi as part of the freshmen convo- with the University of De- and genuine hospitality of the couraged by that fact which cation, National Catholic Col- Dec. 4 St. John of Damascus troit Mercy. Gannon community.” should lead us to get a strong leges Week and a Mass of the Bishop Donald Trautman Dr. Garibaldi will begin his group of candidates for this have also increased signifi- Holy Spirit at the beginning of Dec. 6 St. Nicholas made the announcement duties at the University of De- position.” cantly. every academic year. to the Gannon community troit Mercy on July 1, 2011. At the news conference, „U.S. News & World Re- “Certainly he has strength- Dec. 7 St. Ambrose Nov. 12. At the same time, Bishop Trautman, who the bishop cited a number of port has ranked Gannon as a ened the bonds with our di- serves as chairperson of Gan- successes achieved during Dr. top tier university for seven ocesan schools, and I’m very Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception of the Dr. Garibaldi was in Michi- gan being introduced as the non University’s board of Garibaldi’s tenure at Gan- years. proud of him for that,” he Blessed Virgin Mary new president of the Uni- trustees, announced he has non. „Gannon’s endowment said. has more than doubled. Dr. Garibaldi has been ac- Dec. 9 St. Juan Diego versity of Detroit Mercy. He called a meeting of the full „During his presidency, returned to Erie that after- board for Dec. 16. At that Gannon University’s enroll- „A comprehensive cam- tively involved in many com- Dec. 11 St. Damasus I noon where he personally time, the board will appoint a ment has increased by 24 per- paign was completed in 2008 munity projects including the addressed faculty, staff and search committee and begin a cent. which was the largest and Downtown Erie Partnership. Dec. 13 St. Lucy students about his depar- national search for Dr. Garib- „Gannon’s international most successful fundraising ture. aldi’s replacement. and graduate enrollments effort in Gannon’s history— See GARIBALDI, page 3 Dec. 14 St. John of the Cross

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Dec. 8 (holy day of obligation) Pope Benedict XVI The Catholic belief that Mary was free from orig- inal sin from the first moment of her existence was promulgated by Pope Pius IX in 1854. creates new cardinals December 8, the Solem- Youth rally focuses nity of the Immaculate Con- By Cindy Wooden strength, to the point of shedding ception of the Blessed Virgin on issues facing teens, Catholic News Service blood, to increase the Christian Mary, patroness of the United faith, for the peace and tranquil- States, is a holy day of obliga- turning to Christ VATICAN CITY — Pope ity of the people of God and for tion in the United States and Benedict XVI created 24 new the freedom falls on a Wednesday this By Jason Koshinskie cardinals, including two from the and growth year. Vigil Masses in anticipa- FaithLife editor United States, and called them of the holy tion of the solemnity are cel- to be strong in spreading and de- Roman ebrated on Tuesday evening. GREENVILLE – The message was fending the faith and promoting church.” clear to every teenager in the church: God peace and tranquility within the Cardinal Retirement Fund for Religious collection loves them and is waiting for them. church. Antonios – Dec. 11-12 Nearly 300 high school teens throughout Father Larry Richards interacts with Cardinal of Naguib, the Diocese of Erie met God in the mes- a student Nov. 20 at the Let’s Get Real Washington and Cardinal Ray- the Catho- Parishes in the Diocese of Erie will conduct the sages of the speakers, the sacrament of rec- Rally at St. Michael in Greenville. mond Burke, prefect of the Vati- lic Coptic 23rd annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Re- onciliation and in the Eucharist Nov. 20 at can’s supreme court, joined other Nearly 300 high school teen from around Cardinal Raymond ligious during the weekend of Dec. 11-12. the “Let’s Get Real Rally—Real Answers the diocese participated in the event. new cardinals from 13 countries of Alexan- Congregations of women religious in the diocese to Real Questions” held at St. Michael Par- Nov. 20 in dria, Egypt, Burke receive financial assistance made possible by the ish in Greenville. The rally was sponsored formally received a fund. by the diocese’s Youth and Young Adult would like to have, Bachelor No. 3 replied professing new patriarch’s hat with a thin The collection is coordinated by the National Re- Ministry. in an English accent, “All of them.” their Cath- red trim added to the traditional ligious Retirement Office (NRRO) in Washington, “As Catholic teens, you have a lot to olic faith black veil. D.C., and benefits thousands of elderly women and think about today,” Bob Summers, youth “Is sex a four-letter word?” and fidel- Pope Benedict concelebrated men religious whose communities lack adequate minister at Beloved Disciple Parish in Father Chris Singer, chancellor of the ity to the Mass Nov. 21 with the new cardi- funding for retirement. Grove City, said as he greeting the audi- diocese, opened his talk with a profound pope. nals and gave each of them a car- In addition to those aided in the diocese, reli- ence. Summers served as emcee for the question: “What is the meaning of life?” After dinal’s ring, telling them it was a gious who serve or who have served in the diocese day’s activities. He received some good answers from the the oath, sign “of your nuptial pact with but whose institutes are headquartered elsewhere The initial event, a teen version of “The crowd—“to spread God’s Word” and “to all but one the church.” may also benefit from this fund. Dating Game,” broke the ice with the know, love and serve God.” of the new Cardinal Donald Rather than precious gems, The Retirement Fund for Religious benefits those crowd. Summers got three “bachelors” “At the age all of you are, you are begin- cardinals Wuerl the gold rings feature a crucifix, women and men who, as vowed members of Catho- from the audience. To keep their anonym- ning to ask the question, ‘What will make knelt be- which, “for the same reason your lic religious communities, have dedicated their lives ity, Summers suggested they use phony me happy?’” he said. fore the pope to receive a red bi- clothes allude to blood, is a sym- to prayer and ministry. voices. The brave “bachelorette,” who was To begin to find the answer, he read part retta, a three-cornered hat, which bol of life and love” as demon- For more information, visit www.retiredreligious. blindfolded, was then led into the church. the pope said, “signifies that org. After being asked how many children he See GETTING REAL, page 3 you must be ready to act with See CARDINALS, page 2

Mass, dedication at St. Patrick, Franklin – Dec. 11 Bishop Donald Trautman will celebrate the 5:15 Bishops elect new leadership, pass agreement on baptism p.m. Mass on Saturday, Dec. 11 at St. Patrick Par- By Catholic News Service tee on Pro-Life Activities, out- ish in Franklin and dedicate the new multi-purpose lined the “increasingly urgent room at the parish in honor of Dr. Stephen and Ma- BALTIMORE – The 2010 threat” posed by the wider use rie Cenedella. Following the dedication, the parish fall general assembly of the of assisted suicide in the Unit- will host a dinner for family members and guests. U.S. Conference of Catholic ed States. Bishops was devoted primar- The one surprise of the An Evening of Lessons and Carols at ily to internal matters — the meeting came Nov. 16 when St. Mark Seminary – Dec. 13 election of new conference the bishops voted for new lead- leaders, discussion of how ers of their conference. Break- The public is invited to join Bishop Donald their own statements should ing with precedent, the sitting Trautman and the seminarians of St. Mark Semi- be produced, budgetary and vice president, Bishop Gerald nary for an Evening of Lessons and Carols on Mon- structural questions and in- Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., was day, Dec. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. formation about how they not elected to succeed Chicago This reflective meditation on the Advent season can better integrate new me- Cardinal Francis George, who includes music and Scripture. The program will be dia into diocesan structures. was completing his three-year presented in the St. Mark Seminary chapel, located They also affirmed an his- term as president. at 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie. toric agreement to recognize Bishop Kicanas lost to New baptisms in four Protestant York Archbishop Timothy church communities. Dolan 128-111 in the third bal- Public sessions made up lot of voting. Clergy appointments the first two days of the Nov. It marked the first time since 15-18 assembly, with the bish- the bishops’ conference was The Most Rev. Donald ops spending the remainder reorganized in 1966 following W. Trautman, STD, of the meeting in executive the Second Vatican Council wisdom of his “brother bish- nas chairman of the board from the Catholic-Reformed session. that a sitting vice president ops in choosing their new of Catholic Relief Services, dialogue group, made up SSL, Bishop of Erie, The last public action the who sought the presidency did president and vice president. the U.S. bishops’ overseas re- of representatives of the announces the following bishops took was a nearly not win election. In two elec- I greatly appreciated their ex- lief and development agency. USCCB, Christian Reformed clergy appointments: unanimous vote Nov. 16 to tions, in 1974 and 1977, cir- pressions of thanks to me for Archbishop Dolan held the Church in North America, approve the preparation of a cumstances dictated that the my service as vice president.” post but had to vacate it upon Presbyterian Church (USA), Father Stephen Anderson, re-appointed pastor brief policy statement on as- vice president did not rise to He said that being vice presi- his election as president. Reformed Church in America of Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Parish, sisted suicide, which they will lead the conference. dent was “a marvelous expe- In other action Nov. 16, and United Church of Christ. Conneaut Lake, for a term of six years. debate and vote on at their “I’m surprised, I’m hon- rience” and he now looked the bishops, by a 204-11 Archbishop Wilton Greg- spring assembly in June. ored, I’m flattered and a tad in- forward to focusing on the vote, affirmed the “Common ory of Atlanta, chairman of Father John Walsh, re-appointed pastor of St. Before the afternoon vote timidated,” Archbishop Dolan needs of his own diocese. Agreement on Mutual Rec- the bishops’ Committee on Peter Parish, Conneautville, for a term of six Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of said after being elected. During the executive ognition of Baptism.” It was Ecumenical and Interreligious years. Galveston-Houston, chair- In a statement, Bishop Ki- session Nov. 17, Cardinal drawn up over the past six man of the bishops’ Commit- canas said he respected the George named Bishop Kica- years by a team of scholars See BISHOPS, page 4 By the Way... from Catholic News Service

Schools in St. Marys are taking steps to clerical sex abuse scandal, relations with Is- IN THE U.S. immediate task of working for a just social ensure the future of Catholic education in the lam, papal resignation and the “threatening order.” The pope made his remarks in a mes- area. Elk County Catholic High School and „State Department report looks at catastrophe” facing humanity. The wide- sage to Cardinal , the council St. Marys Catholic Elementary School System religious freedom around world ranging interview was conducted by German president, as he welcomed council members at have combined to form a new entity, the Elk writer Peter Seewald, who posed questions the beginning of their plenary meeting at the County Catholic School System (ECCSS). Iraq, scene of a deadly terrorist ambush Oct. in six one-hour sessions last summer. The 31 at a in the capital of Bagh- Vatican Nov. 4-5. He praised the council for The announcement was made Nov. 18 by book, which was released Nov. 23, reveals a promoting the formation of the laity through a transition advisory board. The board was dad, did not make the list of eight “countries less formal side of the pope, as he responds of particular concern” in the annual Interna- the “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of formed at the request of the existing school simply and directly on topics as diverse as the the Church” and Pope Benedict’s own “Cari- boards and local pastors and given the task of tional Religious Freedom Report issued Nov. joy of sex and the ban on burqas. Much of 17 by the State Department. The reporting tas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), the 2009 reviewing and evaluating strategic alternatives the conversation focuses on the pope’s call encyclical that addressed social justice issues. for Catholic education in the region. Jason Koshinskie year ended in June, too early to include the at- for a global “examination of conscience” in tack at a Syrian Catholic church that killed 58 The result gives the St. Marys area a unified the face of economic disparity, environmen- „Young people carry World Youth Catholic preschool through 12th grade school system. The primary lo- people and wounded 75. The countries that tal disasters and moral slippage. made the State Department’s list were Burma, Day cross in Spain cal governance of the ECCSS will reside in a 12-member board, which Editor's note: Catholic News Service has will be chaired by C.J. Kogovsek. China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Ara- published a lengthy and insightful commen- bia, Sudan and Uzbekistan. The report said Look for a feature story on the new Elk County Catholic School tary on the Pope's comments about condoms, System in the Dec. 19 issue of FaithLife. five factors contribute to the restriction of re- which can be found at www.ErieRCD.org. ligious freedom: authoritarian governments; Kudos to the folks at St. Michael Parish in Greenville for being out- failure to address social intolerance; hostility standing hosts during the Let’s Get Real Rally Nov. 20. The hospitality toward nontraditional and minority religious of Elaine Shearer, director of religious education at St. Michael, and groups; institutionalized bias; and the as- her staff did not go unnoticed by the nearly 300 teens from around the sertion by governments that some religious diocese who attended, as well as youth leaders and visiting priests. The groups are “illegitimate and dangerous to homemade meal of chicken, potatoes, salad and strawberry shortcake individuals or societal order,” describing the Young people carry the World Youth Day was appreciated by all. groups as “cults” or “sects” and “encourag- cross during a procession in Zamora, Spain, “We were really impressed with the turnout,” said Brandon Peter- ing or implicitly condoning acts of violence Nov. 13. The procession of the WYD cross son, 18, from St. Michael. “We were happy to be able to have this against them.” and Marian icon ended in a dramatic service here.” led by the local bishop in the town square. The Peterson said a number of students from last year’s parish confirma- „Crosiers Fathers, Brothers gather to cross is traveling throughout Spain in advance tion class returned just to volunteer for the rally. mark 800 years since founding of the Aug. 16-21, 2011, international Catho- There were a couple of unexpected and incredible coincidences that More than 500 people crowded into St. Mary’s lic youth gathering in Madrid. made Dr. Antoine Garibaldi realize he was meant to be at Gannon in Phoenix for Mass Nov. 7 to cele- University. Dr. Garibaldi, president of Gannon, shared them Nov. 12 brate the 800th anniversary of the founding of „Vatican preparing new guidelines during a news conference when he announced he would be leaving to the Crosier order in Belgium in 1210. Among to fight abuse become president of the University of Detroit Mercy. those in attendance were Bishop Thomas J. The Vatican is preparing a document for all Shortly after the news conference introducing him as Gannon’s Olmsted, Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Ne- bishops’ conferences offering guidelines for a president in 2001, he learned from Msgr. Robert Barcio that the Jo- vares and retired Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien, “coordinated and effective program” of child sephite priest who baptized him in New Orleans and one of his most all of the Diocese of Phoenix. The Crosiers protection and for dealing with allegations of influential role models, Father Paul Downey, attended Cathedral Prep Fathers and Brothers, a worldwide religious clerical sexual abuse, said Cardinal William with Msgr. Barcio and was from Albion. order, have been serving in the Phoenix Dio- Levada, prefect of the Congregation for the A few months later, Josephite Brother Tom Vincent visited Dr. cese for 30 years and in the United States for Doctrine of the Faith. During the evening Garibaldi’s office to say hello. 100 years. In 2007, the Crosiers moved their session of a meeting Nov. 19 with Pope Bene- “I had no idea Brother Tom was from Erie when I was a 20-year-old national headquarters to Phoenix. dict XVI and about 150 prelates, the cardinal Josephite seminarian, but here I was 30 years later not only finding out „Pope calls on laity to evangelize for spoke about the church’s efforts to deal with that he was a native of Erie but served as Gannon’s primary handyman AROUND THE WORLD social justice worldwide the abuse crisis. The cardinal “made some ob- until he joined the Josephite brothers,” Dr. Garibaldi said. Pope Benedict XVI said that lay Catholics servations about the greater responsibility of Brother Tom was Joe Luckey’s best friend since the age of 4 at St. „In new book, pope addresses sex have a responsibility to promote social jus- bishops for safeguarding the faithful entrusted Joseph’s Orphanage. He was also the person who told Msgr. Joseph abuse, condoms, possible resignation tice and charity in a globalized world often to them,” said a Vatican statement issued af- “Doc” Wehrle that Joe could take his place when he entered the Jose- Pope Benedict XVI’s book-length interview is marked by injustice and inequality. Address- ter the meeting. Cardinal Levada also spoke phite brothers. certain to spark global attention, and not only ing the Pontifical Council for Justice and about “collaboration with civil authorities “Well, Joe Luckey worked here for more than 50 years. And there for his comments concerning condom use. In Peace Nov. 4, the pope called for “renewed and the need for an effective commitment to aren’t many people who don’t know Joe Luckey,” Dr. Garibaldi said. the 219-page book, “Light of the World: The evangelization of the church’s social doc- protecting children and young people and for Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times,” trine.” Lay people, the pope said, as “free and an attentive selection and formation of future [email protected] or 814.824.1171. the German pontiff spoke candidly on the responsible citizens,” are invested with “the priests and religious,” the statement said. Pope creates new cardinals, telling them In Spain, pope promotes pilgrim spirit authority means service By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service CARDINALS, from page 1 BARCELONA, Spain — Pope strated by Christ’s ultimate sacrifice for the Benedict XVI warned countries salvation of all, the pope said. of the danger of no longer be- During the consistory Nov. 20, the pope ing at the loving service of their assigned the new cardinals a “titular church” citizens as he urged the faithful to in Rome, making them members of the Rome bring Christ’s message of hope to diocesan clergy, which is what the church’s all people. first cardinals were. Cardinal Burke’s titular During a two-day journey to church is St. Agatha of the Goths; Cardinal a once-staunchly Catholic Spain, Wuerl’s is St. Peter in Chains, the church fa- the pope sought to bolster and mous for hosting Michelangelo’s statue of renew people’s faith in God and Moses. convince an increasingly secular The consistory to create new cardinals society that the church wants dia- took the form of a prayer service in St. Peter’s logue, not confrontation. Basilica. The pope’s Nov. 6-7 visit, his At the end of the service, the College of 18th trip abroad, brought him Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodri- conception. Cardinals numbered a record 203 members, first to one of Catholicism’s most guez Zapatero, who came to pow- “For this reason, the church with 121 cardinals under the age of 80 and popular and ancient pilgrimage er in 2004, Spain has relaxed its resists every form of denial of hu- eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new sites, Santiago de Compostela, divorce laws, eased restrictions on man life and gives its support to pope. With the induction of Cardinals Wuerl and then Barcelona, where he abortion, legalized same-sex mar- everything that would promote and Burke into the , the consecrated the Basilica of the riage and allowed gay couples to the natural order in the sphere United States has 18 cardinals, 13 of whom Sagrada Familia. adopt. of the institution of the family” are under the age of 80. During the Nov. 7 Mass in In his homily, the pope praised based on marriage between a man Only Italy has more cardinals. With 10 which he anointed the altar of the technical, social and cultural and a woman, he said. new cardinals, Italy has a total of 48 mem- the church dedicated to the Holy progress made over the years. More than 6,000 people filled bers of the college, 25 of whom are under who have served the church and the Holy See with exem- Family of Nazareth, he said However, he said, a country must the church, which the pope el- 80. plary fidelity.” Christians must resist every at- also advance morally. evated to a minor basilica during In his homily, Pope Benedict said he chose Jesus’ teaching that authority means humble service is tack on human life and promote He asked that courts, legislative the Mass. Another 50,000 people as cardinals “pastors who govern important a message that continues to be valid for the church, “espe- the natural institution of the fam- bodies and society respect and de- followed the event outside on 33 diocesan communities with zeal, prelates in cially for those who have the task of guiding the people of ily. fend the sacred and inviolable life jumbo screens that dotted the sur- charge of dicasteries of the or God,” the pope said. Under the government of of the child from the moment of rounding streets and squares.

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Dave Ras Amy Ras Carol Ras Jim Winarski www.retiredreligious.org owner office office mgr. Advent Youth rally focuses on issues facing teens, turning to Christ LET'S GET REAL, from page 1 to give 10 minutes Presence for Christmas at St. George each day to prayer. ERIE — Come enjoy evenings of inspiring song, story and of the second story of creation Stumpff said he did prayer on Dec. 8, 15 and 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. George Parish, from chapter two of Genesis. for awhile but went 5145 Peach St., Erie. More information can be found at http:// “It's actually very simple,” he away from it. PresenceForChristmas.com. said. “The meaning of life is love, He then made a is relationships, is friendships. TEC retreat (To En- That’s the whole reason that God counter Christ). He Christmas market at Holy Trinity created us,” he said. “There is no began going to confes- ERIE — Holy Trinity Parish in Erie will host a Christmas Mar- other experience in the universe sion more frequently, ket Dec. 10-12 at the Holy Trinity Social Center, 2220 Reed St., that will fill our hearts, that will made prayer a daily Erie. Items include cookies, chrusciki, nutroll, sweet bread, piero- bring us peace, that will bring us habit and developed gies and lucky lotto tickets. Hours are: Friday, Dec. 10 from 5-8 happiness than true and genuine a deeper appreciation p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 11 from 3-6 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 12 from love.” for the Mass. 9 a.m.-noon. But because of our human “I stuck to it this weakness, Father Singer said, our time,” he said. “I motives sometimes get mixed up started praying a lot Advent day of retreat at Bethany Retreat and confused. and coming up with Nearly 300 high school teens from around the Diocese of Erie attended the "Let's Center “Very easily we begin to con- questions about what Get Real" rally Nov. 20 at St. Michael Parish in Greenville. The rally included a fuse genuine love with lust,” he God wants me to do number of speakers, the opportunity for confession, fellowship and Mass. FRENCHVILLE — Bethany Retreat Center in Frenchville said. with my life.” will host an Advent Day of Retreat for Individuals and Families He reminded the youth that the He said a mission trip to East- on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be sep- church’s teaching are not a list of ern Kentucky has made him more ³,WKHOSHGRXWOLQHZKDWVLQLVDQG arate programs for adults and children. 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That’s what happens when Beloved Disciple, Grove City Beloved Disciple, Grove City In thinking about all that is be- you go to confession—Jesus sets fore them on daily basis—school, you free.” work, sports, family, church—he Using humor and anecdotes other? We’re all equal in Christ’s a young woman shows her joy- %UieÁ\ said it was normal for young peo- from his life, Father Richards eyes.” ful innocence at finding love with ple to ask, What’s at the heart of discussed sin and simplified it by The mixed messages of soci- God. After God shows her the it all? describing it as hurting someone ety, she said, particularly in high beauty of his creation, the scene is Drum therapy at Mercy Hilltop Center “If you haven’t discovered it who loves you. school, can have us clamoring taken over by seemingly harmless ERIE – Drum therapy is an ancient approach that uses rhythm yet, wow have you got a great ad- “If sin is no big deal, then Jesus for stylish clothes or wondering distractions. But the distractions to promote healing and self-expression. Therapeutic rhythm tech- venture ahead of you,” he said. on the cross is a waste of time,” he who’s having the best party of the turn into temptations and sins. niques have been used for thousands of years to create and main- We often don’t question the said. “Ultimately, to obey God is weekend. The girl finds herself overcome by tain physical, mental and versions of joy and happiness to love him.” “But none of that really mat- a number of vices: greed, drink- spiritual health. that society gives us, Stephanie He then went through the Ten ters,” Schaaf said. “Do you want ing, sexual impurity, bulimia and Drumming can: added. Commandments and explained to be remembered as homecom- cutting. „Reduce tension, anxi- They said the purpose of mar- how to make a good confession. ing queen or someone with cool After being fed lies about her ety and stress. riage in not to see what you can “God wants to give you mercy, clothes or do you want to be re- worthlessness and ability to mea- „Help control chronic get out of it but to find out who but you have to receive it,” he said. membered as someone who starts sure up, she contemplates suicide, pain. are you willing to die for. “That’s what confession is for.” and ends their day praying on with God off to the side pleading „Boost the immune sys- “The voice of Christ wants to The Blessed Sacrament was their knees and praising God?” with her not to go through with tem. remind you that marriage is about then brought back into the church. it. Karen Narusewicz, grand- love,” Stephanie said. “With that During adoration, priests were A group from Beloved Disciple She finds God, but is unable parent director at the Mercy love comes great joy. It’s a joy that available to hear confessions. performed the Everything Skit, to fend off the spiritual attackers. Hilltop Center, is certified to Christ shows us on the cross.” which is an unspoken but power- After calling to God for help, God conduct a drum therapy group. The center has borrowed drums to “Is Christ worth my time?” ful drama performed to the song steps in to rescue her. let participants experience this technique, therefore attendance is “I’m a teenage Catholic. Is Abby Schaaf, a junior at St. Bo- “Everything” by Lifehouse. The The day ended with Mass and limited. that OK?” naventure University and a former drama focused on spiritual war- a group blessing. To register, call 814.824.2214. Jerry Stumpff, a senior at religious education student from fare. This program is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Mercy Greenville High School, spoke St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Erie, At the beginning of the skit, Hilltop Center, 444 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. about how he furthered his rela- discussed the idea of popularity. tionship with God. “Because Christ died for our “CLI (Catholic Leadership In- sins, he lives in each one of us,” For a slide show of photos stitute) really started my prayer Schaaf said. “So if Christ is living from Let's Get Real, visit life,” Stumpff said. in each one of us, how can one www.onthevine.us Parish missions At CLI, he was encouraged person be more popular than an- St. Boniface, Erie St. Boniface Parish in Erie invites you to its parish retreat, “Change Our Hearts,” which will be held Dec. 5-8 from 7 to 8:15 Garibaldi leaving Gannon University p.m. with a social hour at 8:15. GARIBALDI, from page 1 campus goes beyond brick and can smile now about that because attracted to the opportunity to Join the parish for singing, prayer and fellowship. Children are mortar. Gannon University has the result of our willingness to do contribute to the city of Detroit’s welcome and will have their own retreat. He has also led the initiative expanded its number of colleges things differently has been very renaissance. Transportation is available by calling Fred Regal at 814.825.3226 for Gannon University’s master from two to three, its athletic beneficial to our success as a uni- He assured faculty, staff and and Jean Conn at 814.825.0095. Babysitting is also available. plan, which is being implement- teams now compete in the Penn- versity.” students at the gathering that he St. Boniface is located at 9637 Wattsburg Road in Erie. ed with the construction of a sylvania State Athletic Confer- Dr. Garibaldi will become the intends to give his full attention For more information, visit the parish website at www.stboni- new residence hall. He has over- ence and it has developed and im- first lay president of the Universi- to Gannon through the end of his faceparisherie.org. seen major renovations of many plemented two five-year strategic ty of Detroit Mercy, which is op- tenure. buildings and the acquisition of plans. erated by the Jesuits and Mercy “It is too early for me to say key properties for the expansion “We did this all together even sisters. While he was impressed goodbye, especially to the Gan- of the university. though change did not come with the university’s academics, non students—and you mean so The transformation of the easy,” Dr. Garibaldi said. “We Dr. Garibaldi said he was also much to me,” he said. For pastoral outreach and assistance for those abused by clergy or other church personnel, call Doctor Robert Nelsen A Radiant Reminder of the Pastoral Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Erie Faith that Guides Us Every Day 814.871.7723

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At the end of the week, all the pennies DCC Middle School celebrates George Washington in each container were counted, then the silver and paper money From left to right are VME principal Damon Finazzo, student coun- DUBOIS — DuBois Central total was subtracted from the pen- cil members Amy Estes, Hannah Marchant, Ryan Signorino (pre- Catholic Middle School has joined ny amount. The class that ended senting check), Matt Neville, Emma Shimek, Anna McGovern and a growing network of schools par- up with the most money after the Sister Ann Marie Joint, SSJ. ticipating in the George Washing- subtraction was deemed the win- ton Portrait Program, sponsored ner. by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ As- All proceeds from the charita- the Thanksgiving dinner. This through 4th grade also partici- sociation. ble battle, more than $1,476, were year’s battle produced the largest pated in their own competition The official “celebration kit” used to purchase food for the an- amount ever collected. raising nearly $300. includes a full-size replica of nual dinner, which was held at Villa Maria Elementary art The event was organized by Rembrandt Peale’s famous port- Gannon University’s Waldron classes, under the direction of art the VME Student Council along hole portrait of George Washing- Campus Center. teacher Julia Horan, made holi- with the help of the Villa Volun- ton and literature on special proj- This was the sixth year that day placemats that were used at teers student group. Sister Ann ects and activities to be integrated VME has participated in the the dinner. Marie Joint, SSJ, was the faculty into DCC’s middle school social penny battle to raise money for The children in preschool adviser. studies curriculum. According to middle school teacher Tara Kramer, the Ameri- DCC teacher Tara Kramer and her 5th period students display the can flag awarded the school was “celebration kit” recently received by DuBois Central Catholic also used during the flag rais- Middle School. Pictured left to right are (kneeling) Neil Fitzpat- Lemonade stand raises funds at St. Joseph School ing ceremony as part of DCC’s rick, Sophia Tornatore, Danny Sayers, Kyle Taylor-Smith, (stand- ing) Sabrena Starr, Jack Garred, Billy Kurtz, Jodi Warholak, Dallas LUCINDA — The fifth annual Veteran’s Day event, second grade class at which honored more than 120 lo- Gray, Andrea Walters, Jared Kosko, Sarah Wells, Alex Marshall and Kramer. St. Joseph School in cal veterans. Lucinda recently read the story “Lemonade for Sale” and decided to have a lemonade stand at the school. Bishops elect new leadership Students sold lem- onade and raised BISHOPS, from page 1 firmed that “our analysis of what the law itself says was correct and cannot turn from this scene or al- $136.50 to benefit the parish food pantry. Affairs, called the bishops’ vote our moral judgments are secure.” low the world to overlook it,” Car- “a milestone on the ecumenical He did not specify what those de- dinal George said. The bishops journey.” velopments were. also affirmed a Nov. 9 letter he The bishops approved a $180 The USCCB opposed passage sent to President Barack Obama, million balanced budget for the of the final health reform legis- urging the U.S. government to “re- USCCB in 2011, but they refused lation, saying it would permit double its efforts to assist Iraqis” to agree to an increase in the as- federal funding of abortion, in- in providing safety for its citizens, sessment on dioceses to fund the adequately protect the conscience especially religious minorities. conference’s work in 2012. rights of health care providers Cardinal and leave out immigrants. Other George Catholic groups, including the opened the Catholic Health Association and first day of many orders of women religious, the meet- said the final bill and an executive ing with order signed by President Barack “To play for a his farewell Obama would exclude any pos- presidential sibility of federal money going to winning team.” address. In pay for abortions under the health it he criti- plan. cized those Cardinal George said the de- who define Archbishop bate also raised the question of • 18 NCAA DII varsity teams the church’s Timothy Dolan “who speaks for the Catholic with an average GPA of 3.4 usefulness Church.” by whether it provides “foot sol- “The bishops ... speak for the • 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio diers for a political commitment, church in matters of faith and provides personal attention whether of the left or the right.” in moral issues and the laws sur- Pennsylvania’s #1 • nearly 100 degree programs He devoted much of his talk to rounding them. 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