March 6, 2023
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, March 13, 2023.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, March 9, at 4:30 p.m.
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Marriage Matters newsletter
Please see the attached Marriage Matters newsletter from the Tribunal Office.
Microsoft discontinues support on Windows 8 and Office 2013
Windows 8 and 8/1 are no longer safe to use. It has been retired by Microsoft. To avoid identity thieves from compromising your parishioners’ personal information, you must upgrade to Windows 10 or 11 as soon as possible. Microsoft is also retiring Office 2013 on April 11. You can purchase Office through the Diocese of Erie for $36 per person per year. Inquiries may be directed to Kathy Papalia at it@eriercd.org or 814.824.1184.
International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter
The Catholic Foundation is happy to share the attached March edition of the International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter (English and Spanish versions are available). Pastors and parish staff are encouraged to read and share this publication with their parishioners, using all or parts of it for their parish bulletin, with credit to the author/source.
2023 Catholic Services Appeal update
With Commitment Sunday behind us, the Diocese of Erie thanks everyone for the good work they have done to promote giving to this year’s Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). Parishes are asked to utilize their parish leadership handbook for follow-up and thank-you letter ideas, etc. Those resources can also be found online at: https://www.eriercd.org/Catholic-Services-Appeal-CSA-Materials.html. Please contact Julia Cooney at 814.824.1253 or jcooney@cfnwpa.org to request additional CSA supplies or with any 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.
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Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations
Holy Rosary and St. John the Baptist parishes in Erie are hosting a Holy Hour for vocations to the priesthood each Thursday during Lent from 7-8 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Chapel, 2701 East Ave., Erie. Mass follows at 8 a.m. See flier for details.
The Epiphany of the Lord fish dinners
The Epiphany of the Lord Parish in Meadville is hosting Lenten fish dinners every Friday during Lent until March 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the St. Brigid social hall, 383 Arch St., Meadville. Price is $12. See flier for details.
St. Philip fish fry
St. Philip Parish in Linesville is hosting Lenten fish dinners on every Friday during Lent until March 31 from 4-7 p.m. at 401 South Mercer St., Linesville. Price is $13. Eat in or takeout available.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish fish dinners
St. Thomas Parish in Corry is hosting Lenten fish dinners on March 17 and 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in their St. Elizabeth Parish Center, 33 West Pleasant St., Corry. See flier for details.
St. Teresa of Avila Parish fish dinners
St. Teresa Parish in Union City is hosting Lenten fish dinners every Friday during Lent until March 31 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in their parish center on Third Avenue, Union City. See the flier for details.
Our Lady of Mercy in Harborcreek to hold parish mission
Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Harborcreek is hosting a parish mission centered around the Eucharist on March 12 at 4 p.m. at the parish, 837 Bartlett Rd., Harborcreek. Father Chris Singer, chancellor and master of ceremonies for the Diocese of Erie, will present Epiphany to Ascension: Jesus, Eucharist and Great Coffee. The mission will explore how God is with us through the themes of the Christmas, Lent and Easter seasons. The event is free and open to the public. See flier for details.
Four Leaf Clover Celebration
Blessed Sacrament Parish in Erie is hosting its Four Leaf Clover Celebration on March 18 from 5-9 p.m. at Geiger Hall, 1626 West 26th St., Erie. Music and fun are provided by Erie’s Choice Finalist Lisa Keating, mobile DJ. Admission is $5. Tickets are available at the parish office. Call the parish office with questions at 814.454.0171.
Spirituality and art
The Bethany Retreat Center in Frenchville is hosting a spring retreat on spirituality and art. Interested in connecting your faith with the process of making art? Register for the spring session of Spirituality and Art: All Verdant Greening offered March 24 to 26 at Bethany Retreat Center, 1031 Germania R., Frenchville. The spiritual approach to creating art does not focus on producing an outcome/product but rather is about the sacred creating and re-creating of our inner selves and our awareness of such verdant greening through deep reflection on the art-making process. Call 814.263.4855 or visit www.bethanyretreatcenter.org to register.
Card party tickets on sale
The annual St. Mark Seminary Auxiliary Card Party will take place on April 20 at 6 p.m. in the St. Mark Catholic Center gym, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie. A light meal will be served and there will be many prizes. The event generally sells out, so call Betsy before April 10 for reservations at 814.504.2720.
Pilgrimage to Lancaster
Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie is hosting a pilgrimage to Lancaster from June 13-15 to the Sights and Sounds Theatre to see Moses. The package includes two nights of lodging, two breakfasts and dinners, and several other events, Masses and tours. RSVP by April 6. See flier for details.
Pray for our Nation yard signs available
Parishes interested in purchasing “Pray for Our Nation” yard signs can call Jim Toohey at 814.450.1674 for assistance with ordering. Minimum order is 25 signs @ $8 each.
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