July 14, 2025
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, July 21, 2025.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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CSA Video Link Needs Updated
If you have the CSA 2025 video linked or embedded on your parish website, you must use this link https://youtu.be/MKozBeG-miI instead. The previous link/video is no longer active. The content of the 2025 CSA video remains unchanged; it has simply been moved. Note: If your parish website is hosted through the diocese, the link has already been updated.
The Free Library of Philadelphia offers FREE online training courses
The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a free LinkedIn Learning account to anyone with a library card. Free library cards will be issued to anyone living in Pennsylvania. LinkedIn Learning offers expert-led video courses including training in Canva Pro and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more. With over 16,000 courses and personalized recommendations, it’s a powerful platform for anyone looking to increase their computer skills. You can apply for a free library card by visiting the Free Library of Philadelphia library https://www.freelibrary.org website and clicking the Get a Library Card link in the upper right corner. Once you get a free library card, visit https://libwww.freelibrary.org/databases/featured.cfm?subjects=online-learning and choose the LinkedIn Learning tile.
Center for Spiritual Healing Clergy Training Day
The Center for Spiritual Healing invites all members of the clergy to join one of three Clergy Training days to gain knowledge of angels and demons, how you can help those you minister to, and when you need to refer to the Center for Spiritual Healing. Please see the attached flyer for specific training sites near you. All sessions begin at 2:00 pm and conclude at 5:00 pm. Dinner will be provided after each training session. Your prompt RSVP to the training session and dinner is appreciated. Please direct any questions to Brianna McAndrew, Chancery Administrative Assistant, at 814-824-1130 or by email at bmcandrew@eriercd.org.
2025 National Needs Collection
Please find attached Bishop Persico’s letter introducing the 2025 National Needs collection, taken the weekend of July 19-20, 2025. Parishes are asked to publicize this collection in a significant way on the weekend of July 12-13, 2025.
Faith Formation Leaders: enter promotion date for faith formation groups
If you are using Ministry Platform’s auto-promote function to move last year’s students to their new grade group, you should enter a promotion date for your Faith Formation groups. Most leaders will likely edit this field during the summer, setting a promotion date that falls in August. You must satisfy these requirements: the date must be in the future, and every group must be set to the same date. Instructions for using auto-promote can be found here: https://www.eriercd.org/images/AutopromotingGroups.pdf.
Staying Safe Online
Invoice scams are getting more sophisticated. A common trick is sending fake receipts for expensive purchases you didn’t make, prompting you to click a link that leads to a phishing site. Some scammers call, pretending to be support agents and ask for your credit card info to “resolve” the issue. Others target organizations like parishes by forging email threads that appear legitimate, tricking accounting teams into paying fake invoices. Watch for subtle red flags – like formal names when you usually go by a nickname – as these can signal a scam. For more information, watch this helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85t8eta7VfM.
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 https://www.eriecatholic.org/about/careers.
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106th Annual St. Ann Novena
Join us July 18 – 26 at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 921 East Ave., Erie, as we host Father Peter Totleben O.P., a Dominican Friar from the Province of St. Joseph, New York, NY. Mass schedule for this special week will be as follows:
- Weekdays: July 18 and July 21-26 at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday: July 19 and 26 at 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Sunday: July 20 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Confessions: 7:30-8:15 a.m. (Mon-Sun), 6-6:45 p.m. (Mon-Fri), 3-3:45 p.m. (Sat), 10-10:45 a.m. (Sun).
Saturday: July 19: Anointing of the Sick; Sunday, July 20: Blessing of the Children; Tuesday, July 22: Blessing of Religious Articles; Thursday, July 24: Blessing of Parents; Saturday, July 26: Blessing of Grandparents. Please see attached flyer for more information.
PA March for Life – September 22 in Harrisburg
The 5th Annual Pennsylvania March for Life is scheduled for Monday, September 22, in Harrisburg. This is the largest pro-life march in the state of Pennsylvania, and we are excited to be a part of this powerful event. The Communications Office is currently working on a landing page and other materials to support the event. Is your parish or ministry participating? If you are organizing a bus trip, a special Mass or any other events around March for Life, please let us know! We want to ensure that we include all diocesan participation in our communications. For more information or to share your parish plans, please contact Liz Slaby at eslaby@ccincerie.org Let’s unite for life and make our voices heard in support of the dignity of every human life!
Annual Family Campout: September 13–14
Families are invited to enjoy a weekend of faith, fun and fellowship at the annual Family Campout hosted by the Office of Faith Formation. The campout takes place from 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, through 3 p.m. Sunday, September 14, at Msgr. Toland Park, 54704 Alter Rd., Conneaut Lake. This event is free and open to all families, but space is limited. Please RSVP by September 8 to Cassondra at 814-824-1216 or cdragone@eriercd.org. Additional details are available at www.eriercd.org/chastity/campout.html. Bulletin inserts and promotional graphics can be found on the Parish Resource Pages: www.eriercd.org/ParishPlaceGraphics.html and www.eriercd.org/social-media-graphics.html.
Bulldog Block Party
Join us on Saturday, July 26 from 6 –10 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Parish parking lot, 1626 W. 26th St., Erie, for those who are 21 or older. Tickets are $10 per person and are available in the parish office or from any usher. Music will be provided by Francis Kloecker at 6:30, followed by Gypsy Heart. BYOB and BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair). This will be a fun event – don’t miss it!
Blessed Sacrament Parish Golf Tournament
Join us for this year’s golf tournament on Friday, August 1, at Whispering Woods Golf Course, 7214 Grubb Rd., Erie. Registration will be at 11 a.m. with lunch provided, tee off at 1 p.m.
Entry fee is $125 per golfer or $500 for a foursome, which includes: 18 holes, lunch and dinner. Payment must accompany an entry form. Registration deadline is Friday, July 25. Registration Forms and Sponsor Forms are available in the parish office. For more information contact Jason Bish at 814-528-8814 or jaybish80@gmail.com. Hole in one sponsored by New Motors. Join us for a fun-filled day on the golf course! Sponsor packages are:
- Bronze Sponsor: $150 tee sign
- Silver Sponsor: $650 foursome for golf and tee sign
- Gold Sponsor: $750 foursome for golf and banner displayed all day
St. Patrick Parish Mass and Picnic
On Sunday, August 10, please join us for our annual Mass and Picnic. Please arrive by 10:30 a.m., Mass will start at 11 a.m. The Mass and picnic will take place at Pioneer Flats Pavilion, Two Mile Run Country Park, 471 Beach Rd., Franklin. Lunch will be at noon. Please sign up at the back of the church and bring a chair.
Internal job openings at Saint Mark Catholic Center:
There are no internal openings this week.External job openings:
PRINCIPAL POSITION – Immaculate Conception School, Clarion, PA
Immaculate Conception School (PK–6), a faith-filled Catholic elementary school in Clarion, PA, is seeking a dynamic Principal to lead our vibrant parish school community. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic with leadership experience, a Master's in Education or related field, and a passion for academic excellence and spiritual development.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years in Catholic education
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- PA Administrative Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and required forms (available at eriercd.org/employment.html) to:
- Laura Blake, Asst. Superintendent
- 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504
- Email: lblake@eriercd.org
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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