October 25, 2021
Due to All Saints Day, the next Information Bulletin is Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
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2022 Official Catholic Directory updates (Kenedy Directory)
Beginning with the 2018 edition, the publishers of the Kenedy Directory implemented an online system for updates. Parishes, schools and other Catholic institutions must update their entries online. The Official Catholic Directory sent an email Oct. 19 to every organization that has provided an email address. Highlights from that email and tips for using the update system are attached below.
Institutional representatives should log in to https://ocdedits.com/login to complete their updates for the 2022 Official Catholic Directory by Nov. 22, 2021. Please contact Maria Caulfield with any questions at 814-824-1130 or mcaulfield@eriercd.org. You may also contact the publishers directly at ocdedits@nrpdirect.com.
Note: The Kenedy Directory is not the diocesan directory. The diocesan directory is updated separately.
Parishes asked to promote letter regarding preparation for upcoming synod
The Chancery and the Office of Faith Formation of the Diocese of Erie have released a letter to parishioners regarding the work that has begun in dioceses across the world in preparation for the 2023 Synod of Bishops. The letter, which is attached, includes a brief synopsis of the synod and details how parishes will be brought into the process in early 2022. A banner with a link to the letter has been posted on all parish websites that are connected to the diocesan system. Parishes with independent sites are invited to use the letter supplied in the attachments or simply to provide a link to the letter posted at www.eriercd.org/news/News-releases.html. Graphics for parish bulletins, websites and social media are available at https://www.eriercd.org/synod.html. All are invited to share this information on their social media platforms.
#iGiveCatholic registration closes Nov. 3
The registration deadline to participate in #iGiveCatholic is Nov. 3. Eligible organizations wishing to participate must register their parish, school or ministry at https://erie.igivecatholic.org/. Registration instructions and other helpful resources can be found at https://www.cfnwpa.org/giving-options/igivecatholic/igivecatholic-resources. Need help? Contact Kathy Grisier at kgrisier@cfnwpa.org or 814-824-1236.
All are invited to view and share Sunday Story videos
The Office of Faith Formation has launched a series of short videos featuring parishioners from around the Diocese of Erie sharing testimonials about what they experienced during the pandemic. Find them at www.ErieRCD.org/SundayStory.html. The site also includes suggestions about how both parishes and individuals might use the videos. Try using some as an inspiring way to begin a meeting or to jump start a dinnertime conversation. Each video also can be downloaded and shared on social media.
Diocese to offer prayer service for racial healing
The Diocese of Erie is continuing its commitment to racial justice with a prayer service — co-sponsored by Gannon University, the diocesan Social Justice and Life Office, and the Office of Faith Formation for Parish Support — on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 520 Peach St., Erie. Bishop Lawrence Persico will preside. All are invited to deepen their Catholic understanding of racial healing and how our Catholic faith can engage with racial justice. Attend with your family, youth group, small faith group, RCIA program, or others. Contact Patrice Swick, director of Social Justice and Life, at pswick@eriercd.org with any questions.
Holy Hour for Vocations planned at Our Lady of Peace
There will be a Holy Hour for Vocations at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 2401 W. 38th St., Erie, on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., held in conjunction with the Nov. 7-13 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Vocation Awareness Week. Leading this special event will be Msgr. Edward Lohse, vicar general of the Diocese of Erie and a graduate of Our Lady of Peace School. All ages are welcome to attend.
Plan now for a pilgrimage to England
Father Rich Toohey and Father Nicholas Rouch are leading a pilgrimage to England July 18-28, 2022. The title of the pilgrimage is “In the Company of Mary, Missionaries, Monks, Martyrs, Scholars and Converts.” The cost is $4,799 (includes accommodations, meals and round-trip airfare from Pittsburgh). Find all information at www.pilgrimages.com/frtoohey/england/.
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.
Attachments2022 Kenedy Directory update and hintsSynod letter
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Parish mission planned at Force parish
All are invited to a parish mission on the Eucharist at St. Joseph Church, 17744 Bennetts Valley Highway, Force, Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. Father Kevin MacDonald, CSsR, will introduce the mission experience and preach at weekend Masses, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m., and Oct. 31 at 9:15 a.m. Services will be held every day from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 beginning at 7 p.m. A preview of Father MacDonald’s mission message can be found at www.redemptoristmission.com/come-to-the-mission.
Turkey bingo is coming!
St. Anthony Parish in Sharon is holding a turkey bingo event Nov. 7 at the church hall, 804 Idaho St., (Sherman Avenue entrance). Doors open at 1 p.m.; bingo starts at 2 p.m. The church hall is handicap accessible. The cost is $20 for one pack, $25 for two packs, $30 for three packs. Each pack contains 20 games of regular bingo and five special games. The big winner of each of the 20 regular games wins a $20 gift card for a turkey to D’Onofrio’s. The big winner of each special game wins a $25 gift card to D’Onofrio’s and a $25 gift card to Walmart. There will be delicious food available, too, plus a 50/50 and raffle drawing.
Presentation on love and mortality scheduled at McKean parish
A traveling exhibit and presentation titled “Meditations on Love and Mortality” will be given by artist Ann Schmalstieg Barrett at St. Francis Xavier Church, 8880 Main St., McKean, on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. The presentation has been given at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., among other locations. It explores the Catholic understanding of death through the beauty of art and Gregorian chant. For more information about the artist and her work, go to www.annschmalstieg.com/about.
Prayer yard signs available
Yard signs that read “Pray for Our Nation” are available free of charge by leaving a message with Jim Toohey at 814-864-2145.
Free raffle basket available
The Builders Association of NWPA is offering a raffle basket free of charge to an interested parish. Contact Michele Bagnoni for more information at 814-833-3999 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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