November 9, 2020
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, November 16, 2020.Deadline for submissions is Thursday, November 12, at 4:30 p.m.
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Resources available for Retirement Fund for Religious collection
Sister Nancy Fischer, SSJ, director of the Office for Religious, offers resources to parishes to promote the upcoming Retirement Fund for Religious collection. Please see the attachments (letter from Bishop Lawrence Persico, a parish bulletin insert, Mass resources and announcements and a fact sheet about the collection) or visit www.SupportTheSisters.org.
Parishes asked to promote annual Catholic Charities Appeal
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie has launched an annual appeal in order to bridge a substantial shortfall in funding to support people in need. Throughout this pandemic, Catholic Charities has provided front-line care and emergency services to parishes and affiliate agencies throughout the diocese. Funds collected will support the network of Catholic Charities agencies throughout the 13 counties of northwest Pennsylvania that assist people with everything from food and utility assistance to counseling and emergency social services.
Parishes are asked to promote this appeal in their bulletins, on their websites and through social media. To make a tax-deductible contribution, donors should go to https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=WeLzVV or make checks payable to Catholic Charities, Inc., and mail to: Catholic Charities, Inc., 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504. Include “Annual Appeal” in the memo line.
Official Catholic Directory updates due
Every parish, school system and Catholic organization needs to submit its update for the 2021 Official Catholic (Kenedy) Directory by Nov. 13. The update website will shut down after that date. Instructions for accessing the online system are attached. Please contact Maria Caulfield at 814-824-1130 or mcaulfield@ErieRCD.org with any questions.
Clergy appointments
See the attached document for the latest clergy appointments by Bishop Lawrence Persico.
REEF grants: extraordinary funding cycle for 2020
All are asked to share the following information with those who may be interested in receiving funding for current or past (within 2020) projects, programs and activities:
Due to COVID-19, many Religious Education Enrichment Fund (REEF) grants that were awarded were not claimed because of cancelled events. Therefore, REEF is accepting applications for an extraordinary funding cycle with a submission deadline of Nov. 30, 2020. Applications must align with REEF parameters; please see the REEF grants page on the diocesan website at www.ErieRCD.org. This special cycle will consider applications seeking reimbursement for expenses already incurred (in 2020) and for expenses to be paid before Dec. 30, 2020. Please note: Applications for faith-based software programs, e.g., Formed, Word on Fire, etc., are eligible, while applications for technology hardware, e.g., computers, projectors, etc., are not eligible. For questions, contact REEF administrator Kathy Robbinson at krobbinson@ErieRCD.org or 814-824-1220.
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.
AttachmentsRFR bulletin insertRFR resources and announcements RFR fact sheet Official Catholic Directory Clergy appointments Recycling RFR bishop’s letter
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Learn about recycling
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania have gathered a panel of local experts to answer your questions and make sense out of recycling in our communities. Attend this Zoom event Nov. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. See the attached flier for full details and how to log in. The session will be recorded and made available for viewing at www.ssjerie.org.
Faith formation position available at Lucinda parish
St. Joseph Parish in Lucinda is seeking to fill the part-time position of director/coordinator of faith formation. For complete details of the position and how to apply, go to positions at parishes and other entities at https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.
Erie’s St. Patrick Parish has opening for food pantry director
St. Patrick Parish in Erie has an opening for director of its parish food pantry. The Food Pantry serves 450 to 500 families per week and is staffed by volunteers. The director position is salaried. If interested in the job description, the number of hours required and salary, contact the parish office at 814-454-8085 or stpats@neo.rr.com.
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