January 17, 2023
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, January 23, 2023.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, January 19, at 4:30 p.m.
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2023 Catholic Services Appeal
The Catholic Services Appeal is the annual fundraising campaign of the Diocese of Erie and is essential to supporting the day-to-day work of the Catholic Church in northwest Pennsylvania. The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania facilitates CSA campaign resources and support for the Diocese of Erie. Materials for the 2023 CSA have begun shipping to parishes. When materials arrive, check to be sure you received what you ordered. Please note, watch for additional emails with important information about the launch of the 2023 CSA. Contact Julia Cooney with any questions at 814-824-1253 or jcooney@cfnwpa.org.
IRS 2023 mileage reimbursement rate change
Please note that the IRS has increased the mileage reimbursement rate for 2023 to 65.5 cents per mile effective Jan. 1, 2023.
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.
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Holy Hour for vocations
Please join Deacon Dave Jacquel and the parishioners of St. Mark and Mount Calvary parishes in Erie for a Holy Hour for vocations on Jan. 21 at 3:15 p.m. at St. Mark Church, 695 Smithson Ave, Erie. Please call the office at 814.899.3000 or email: office@smmc.church with questions. See flier for details.
Erie Catholic School System open house events
The Erie Catholic School System will host open house events on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. for prospective families interested in learning more about Erie Catholic schools and enrolling for the 2023-24 school year. Visitors can attend Our Lady of Peace School, 2401 West 38th St., Erie; St. James School, 2602 Buffalo Rd., Erie; and St. Jude School, 606 Lowell Ave, Erie, on Jan. 22, and Blessed Sacrament School, 2510 Greengarden Blvd, Erie; St. George School, 1612 Bryant St., Erie; and St. Luke School, 425 East 38th St., Erie, on Jan. 29. Pre-registration is required at www.eriecatholic.org. Erie Catholic is open to students in preschool through eighth grade.
Make a candle for Candlemas
St. Francis Xavier Parish in McKean invites you to make a candle for Candlemas on Feb. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wicks & Wax Studio, 8470 Edinboro Rd., Store #3, McKean. Price starts at $25. There will be an opportunity to have your candle blessed on Feb. 2 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 8880 Main St., McKean. RSVP with Irene Schneider at 814.476.7657 ext. 7. See flier for details.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Cathedral Prep in Erie is hosting William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Feb 2-4 at 7 p.m. and on Feb 5 at 2 p.m. at the H. David Bowes Auditorium, 250 West 10th St., Erie. See flier for details.
Souper Chili Saturday
Holy Rosary and St. John the Baptist parishes in Erie are hosting a chili and soup cookoff on Feb. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the new Mercy Center for Women Anchor Community Center, 1012 East 28 St., Erie. Taste some of the best chili and soups in town. Vote for your favorite. The cost is just $8 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 15 and under five is free, with a family rate of $25 for families of four or more. For more information call Pat Fronzaglia at 814.440.1987 or the parish office at 814.456.4254. See flier for details.
Cash bingo at Polish Falcons Club
Holy Trinity Parish in Erie is hosting a cash bingo on Feb. 5 at the Polish Falcons Club, 431 East 3rd St., Erie. Doors open at 12 p.m. with bingo beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is $25 which includes one pack. Additional packs cost $5. Call 814.456.5300 to reserve a seat. Walk-ins are welcome. See flier for details.
Prince of Peace Center 40th anniversary gala
The Prince of Peace Center is hosting its 40th anniversary gala on Feb. 18 at the Avalon Country Club - Buhl Park, 1030 Forker Blvd., Sharon, at 6 p.m. Cost of admission is $100 per guest, which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. Entertainment by 2nd Avenue Project, a premier horn band from the Shenango Valley, and a silent auction. Visit www.princeofpeacecenter.org and see flier for details.
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