November 3, 2025
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, November 10, 2025.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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November edition of Jubilee Journey: Pilgrims of Hope available now
The November edition of the Jubilee Journey: Pilgrims of Hope newsletter is now available. To recognize the Jubilee Year 2025, this newsletter—suitable for printing in parish bulletins or in faith formation classes—provides both informative and interactive elements for children and adults. Each edition celebrates the monthly jubilee events recognized by the Vatican and brings readers along for a spiritual pilgrimage. The November edition is attached, and previous editions can be found at https://www.eriercd.org/holyyear2025.html.
International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter
The Catholic Foundation is happy to share the attached November 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.
Attention Windows 11 users — Some Windows 11 versions are quietly retiring
Microsoft is at it again! While the end of support for Windows 10 came with flashing lights and countdowns, Microsoft has taken a quieter approach with the retirement of Windows 11 version 23H2. If you blinked, you might’ve missed it — but support ends this November 11th. The attached handout outlines what this means for your parish systems and how to upgrade to stay secure and supported.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Mass times are needed
Advent begins Sunday, November 30, 2025. To help parishioners plan ahead, the Office of Communications & Advancement is collecting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass times to feature on a dedicated page of the diocesan website. Please submit the following by Friday, December 5:
- Parish name
- Parish town
- Parish contact person
- Parish contact person email
- Parish contact person phone
- Christmas Eve Mass times
- Christmas Day Mass time(s)
The page on our website will launch on Monday, Dec. 8. Note: For convenience, copy and paste the above categories and provide your information in an email to Rich Papalia, webmaster, at rpapalia@ErieRCD.org.
End-of-year giving statements:
We encourage all parishes to help members print their own end-of-year giving statements. Parishioners can access their giving history through the Diocese of Erie website using the Ministry Platform portal or by adding a free widget that connects your parish website to the same system. These self-service statements are secure, easy to use, and help reduce printing and mailing costs for parish staff.
If you prefer to link directly to the diocese portal, use: www.eriercd.org/portal.html. For help installing the portal on your parish website, contact Kathy Papalia at it@eriercd.org or call 814-824-1184.
Parishioners, employees: Be cautious about sharing personal information
Scammers are impersonating pastors and parish staff, asking for gift cards or personal information. These messages are fraudulent and are affecting churches nationwide. Always verify unusual requests by calling your parish directly—use only the official phone number listed on the parish website or in the bulletin. The Diocese of Erie, its clergy and parishes will never request personal or financial information unless you initiate contact. Report gift card scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Learn more at consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoiding-and-reporting-gift-card-scams.
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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Holy Trinity Annual Christmas Market
The Holy Trinity Parish Education Program will host its annual Christmas Market at the Holy Trinity Social Center, 650 E. 23rd St., Erie, on Friday, Dec. 19, from 4–7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m.–noon. Preorders are due by Dec. 1 as supplies are limited. Featured items include cookies, pierogi, nut rolls, sweet bread, oplatki and more. Credit cards are accepted. To order or learn more, call Mary Ann at 814-456-0671 or visit www.holytrinityrc.org. Payment is required with all orders. An order form is attached for parish bulletins.
Mercyhurst Prep presents Peter Pan
The Mercyhurst Prep Performing Arts Center, 538 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, will present Broadway’s timeless musical Peter Pan on Nov. 20–22 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 22–23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available one hour before showtime: $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students and free for MPS students. See the attached flyer for details.
“The Time is Now” book conversation at Mount St. Benedict
Join us for a conversation on Sister Joan Chittister’s book The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Mount Saint Benedict Monastery chapel, 6101 East Lake Road, Erie. Sister Mary Ellen Plumb will lead this prayerful discussion and reflection. Please RSVP in advance here.
Webinar on the Beguines
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie are hosting a webinar on Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. with Benedictine scholar Laura Swan, on the Beguines, a remarkable group of medieval women. She will engage us in this webinar with voices from the past that call to us with their message — one we desperately need in our lives today. We see this as a nudging of the Holy Spirit, a call to listen because we are in time of reformation and impasse and in need of guidance. Register here.
Diocesan parishes to host Man of the Shroud Exhibit
Thanks to the generosity of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown and the support of the Catholic Foundation of Northwestern Pennsylvania, several parishes across the diocese will host the “Man of the Shroud Exhibit.” The display features a replica of the renowned Shroud of Turin—often called the “Resurrection Shroud.”
Presented during November, the month dedicated to remembering the deceased, the exhibit offers a message of hope in the promise of our own resurrection and serves as a meaningful way to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope. The exhibit will be hosted at St. Boniface Parish in Kersey, Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarion, St. Francis Xavier Parish in McKean and St. Peter Cathedral in Erie. Please see the attached flyer for dates and parish-specific details. Information for Immaculate Conception Parish will be shared once finalized.
Healing and Liberation at St. George Parish
St. George Parish, 5145 Peach St., Erie, will host Healing and Liberation presented by Dry Bones Ministries with Father Joe Freedy and Father Adam Potter on Tuesday, Nov. 18. All are invited to come as they are and leave healed in Christ. The evening will include confession and Eucharistic adoration at 5:30 p.m., a talk on spiritual warfare at 6:30 p.m., followed by Mass and a blessing with relics at 7:00 p.m. For more information, see the attached flyer or visit www.drybonespgh.org/liberation.
Confidential Executive Assistant
The Diocese of Erie is seeking a full-time Confidential Executive Assistant to support the Catholic Schools Office. The ideal candidate will be organized, professional and committed to the mission of Catholic education. Responsibilities include serving as the first point of contact for the office, preparing communications, providing administrative support and assisting with personnel and program management. A high school diploma with related administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; school experience preferred.
To learn more and apply, visit our website at https://eriercd.org/employment.html.
St. Mary’s Parish, St. Marys, PA – Now Hiring: Business Manager
St. Mary’s Parish, St. Marys, PA is seeking a full-time Business Manager/Accountant to oversee the administrative and financial operations of the parish. This role is vital in supporting our mission and parish life by ensuring sound stewardship of resources and effective management of daily operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing parish financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and investments
- Daily accounting entries
- Supervising administrative operations and office procedures
- Managing, benefits, and vendor contracts
- Coordinating cemetery oversight
- Strong supervisory skills
- Working collaboratively with the pastor, parish staff, and Finance Council
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial management required
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Catholic faith and parish operations
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with benefits package included.
If you feel called to use your gifts to serve the Church in this important ministry, please submit a cover letter and résumé to:
Kim Kerchinski
325 Church Street
St. Marys, PA 15857
kkerchin@gmail.com
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