July 6, 2020
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Milestone anniversary celebrations
The public health concerns this year have made it necessary to adapt the format of diocesan celebrations for milestone anniversaries. In lieu of Masses with the bishop, the Marriage and Family Life Office will celebrate with prayer, certificates, online sharing, and packages sent to honorees. More details are forthcoming, including ideas for parishes that may wish to celebrate in smaller groups. All are welcome to check out the latest information and/or to register a couple at www.eriercd.org/familylifeoffice/anniv.html. For convenience, a mail-in registration form is attached. It may be sent to: Marriage and Family Life Office, Attn: Anniversary Mass, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504. The deadline to register is Aug. 7.
This week’s fundraising best practices during the pandemic
Even though pandemic restrictions are easing, the reality is that COVID-19 has changed the way we congregate. Fewer people attending Mass in person may mean less in offertory collection, a longer time to reach CSA goals, and increased challenges in connecting with parishioners overall. The Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania offers these suggestions for fundraising best practices during this time:
- Offer a way for your parishioners to donate online. If you don’t currently offer online giving, consider using the Catholic Foundation’s parish offertory support fund at: https://catholicfoundationnwpa.salsalabs.org/parishoffertorysupportfund/index.html.
- Follow up with your parishioners about CSA. It has been four months since Commitment Sunday. Consider sending a follow-up letter to encourage gifts. Sample letters can be found at https://www.eriercd.org/Catholic-Services-Appeal-CSA-Materials.html.
- Communicate with parishioners online through email and social media. The more you engage people, the more connected they will feel to your faith community.
Job openings in the diocese
See the classified section below for current position openings. Here’s a quick link to diocesan, school and parish jobs: https://www.ErieRCD.org/employment.html.
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124th annual Frenchtown ham or chicken dinner
St. Hippolyte Parish will host its annual ham or chicken dinner July 26 at the church, located on Route 27 in Guys Mills. There will be carry-out meals only, with designated pick-up times for each order. Meals must be pre-ordered no later than July 12. Dinner includes half of a barbequed chicken or a generous portion of ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dinner roll. Dessert includes a choice of apple, peach or pumpkin pie or a cup of fresh fruit. All dinners also include a bottle of water. The cost is $12 for adults, $10 for those 60 years and older, and $8 for children. To pre-order, call 814-333-8464, 814-282-3272 or 814-967-3813, or email hamorchickendinner@gmail.com. There will be no festival games.
Music director needed at St. Joseph/Bread of Life Community
St. Joseph/Bread of Life Community in Erie is seeking a part-time music director who would be responsible for the development, promotion and growth of the music program of the parish community. Qualified candidates must have the experience and ability to lead both traditional and contemporary styles of worship within the Catholic liturgy. Mostly flexible hours and duties primarily on Saturday and Sunday. The position is under the supervision of the pastor. If interested, call the parish office at 814-452-2982.
Erie Catholic School System seeking principal
The Erie Catholic School System is seeking a full-time principal for a preschool to grade 8 school. Go to http://ErieCatholic.org/careers for further details. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Young People Who Care, Inc. hiring program director
Young People Who Care, Inc., (YPWC), a Clearfield County nonprofit organization, is seeking a program director. See the attachment for full details.
Teacher position available
A full-time high school English teacher is needed at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools, Hermitage. For details, go to https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.
Director of liturgy and music/elementary music teacher
Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarion is seeking a full-time director of liturgy and music/elementary music teacher. Competitive compensation package. For complete details, go to https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and letter of interest to Kim Kroh of the Liturgy and Music Task Force at KimKroh@comcast.net.
Oil City parish hiring director/coordinator of faith formation
St. Joseph Parish in Oil City is seeking a director/coordinator of faith formation. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports directly to the pastor and supervises numerous volunteer catechists and parent volunteers. For information about the position and how to apply, go to https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.