April 19, 2021
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, April 26, 2021.
Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.
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Parish budget preparation
All pastors/administrators and parish business managers will find attached a letter from the Office of Financial Services of the Diocese of Erie regarding the 2021-22 parish budgets. Also attached are documents that include the assessments and the priests’ salary scale.
Diocese will recognize wedding anniversaries
The 2021 Diocesan Anniversary Celebration liturgies for couples celebrating 25, 50, 60 or more years of marriage will be held at two locations in the diocese: Aug. 1 at Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarion, and Aug. 8 at St. Jude Parish in Erie. For more information and to register, go to www.eriercd.org/familylifeoffice/anniv.html or contact your parish or the Faith Formation Office at 814-824-1210.
Catholic Services Appeal reminder from the Catholic Foundation
As the Catholic Services Appeal continues, the Catholic Foundation recommends pastors and parish staff consider sending a follow-up letter to those parishioners who have not yet made a pledge to the appeal. Consider sending them a CSA brochure, along with a pledge envelope. Letter template ideas can be found in the parish leadership handbook. Extra brochures and pledge envelopes may be ordered by contacting Julia Cooney at 814-824-1253 or at jcooney@cfnwpa.org. For assistance in creating a mailing list for this follow-up letter, contact PDS at 1-877-737-4457.
Also, don’t forget to thank your donors! A note or letter of thanks from the pastor is always appreciated. Donors also can be thanked through the bulletin, social media or in a parish newsletter. Additional resources, including many digital options and Facebook post suggestions, can be found at https://www.eriercd.org/Catholic-Services-Appeal-CSA-Materials.html.
Calling all TEC/DME alumni
Anyone who attended a To Encounter Christ (TEC), or a Divine Mercy Encounter (DME) retreat is invited to attend a “hybrid" reunion on May 22. Mark your calendars to reconnect with your community either in person or via Zoom in Erie and in St. Marys. All participants must register at https://www.divinemercyencounter.com/copy-of-retreat-application. The event will include Mass, fellowship, breakout groups, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Further details regarding times and locations are available at www.divinemercyencounter.com. Please contact kchandley@divinemercyencounter.com with questions.
Job openings in the diocese
See the classified section below for the latest position openings. Here’s a quick link to diocesan, school and parish jobs: https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html. For Erie Catholic School System jobs only, go to http://ErieCatholic.org/careers.
AttachmentsOur Lady of Mount Carmel summer program
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Camp Notre Dame open for day, overnight camping
Camp Notre Dame will be open for both day and overnight camping in 2021 with limited enrollment. Registrations are now being accepted for 4- to 12-year-old day camps that begin on June 28. Overnight camping this year will be reduced, but there will be seven weeks of 7- to 14-year-old camping, as well as special offerings for 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds. Access registration forms and a complete calendar at www.campnotredame.com. The June 5 open house is a ticketed event this year. To learn more or to schedule a visit, call the office at 814-474-5001 or email office@campnotredame.com.
Mercy Center of the Arts moves, welcomes new students
After 50 years at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, Mercy Center of the Arts, a preschool focused on art, music and the sciences, has moved to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 1531 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie. Registration for the fall is now open. For more information, call 814-824-2519.
Summer program offered for students
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Erie is offering a summer program for children in kindergarten through seventh grade. Please see the attached flier for full details. Registration deadline is May 27.
People for Life to show documentary
All are welcome to attend a screening of a 56-minute documentary movie Fatal Flaws: Legalizing Assisted Death, which deals with euthanasia and assisted suicide, at People for Life headquarters, 1625 W. 26th St., Erie, on April 19. The movie will be presented in conjunction with a regularly scheduled membership meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. (You don't have to be a member to attend.) Due to limited space, RSVP by calling or texting 814-882-1333. To ensure that everyone feels safe and comfortable, face coverings will be worn. If needed, another viewing will be scheduled in the near future.
Food pantry volunteers needed
St. Martin Center, 1701 Parade St., Erie, is in need of food pantry volunteers. Volunteer hours vary, Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers must be 18 or older. COVID safety measures are in place at all times. If interested, call Stacey at 814-452-6113, ext. 208, or shellmann@stmartincenter.org or Wanda at 814-452-6113, ext. 227, or wrodriguez@stmartincenter.org.
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