October 9, 2023
The next Information Bulletin is Monday, October 16, 2023.The deadline for submissions is Thursday, October 12, at 4:30 p.m.
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Bishop Persico announces Weekend of Prayer for Pastoral Planning
The weekend of Nov. 11-12 has been designated by Bishop Persico as a weekend of prayer for Pastoral Planning across the Diocese of Erie. As with every endeavor we undertake, prayer must be at the center of our efforts. By calling the people and clergy of the diocese together to pray with and for each other, it is our hope that the Holy Spirit will permeate our minds and hearts to embrace possibilities never considered and to walk the path of faith without fear. Guidance from the Office for Divine Worship for the weekend is attached. Contact Maripat Grant in the Office for Divine Worship at mgrant@eriercd.org or 814.824.1271 with any questions.
World Mission Month
October is World Mission Month, and World Mission Sunday will be celebrated throughout the diocese on the weekend of Oct. 21-22. World Mission Sunday promotional materials have been mailed to all parishes. World Mission Sunday envelopes are available by request from the Mission Office. The Mission Office is offering support to any parish that would like to hold a special mission celebration on that weekend. Please contact Indira Suarez at isuarez@eriercd.org or 814.824.1231 for more information or ideas for parish celebrations.
2023 World Mission Sunday Collection
Please find attached Bishop Persico’s letter introducing the 2023 collection for World Mission Sunday, to be taken the weekend of Oct. 21-22. Parishes are asked to publicize this collection in a significant way on the weekend of Oct. 14-15.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The IT office at the Diocese of Erie would like to make you aware that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Week two: Ransomware can make even the most hardened IT professionals shake in their boots. That’s why we need your help to keep malicious people from locking out our network. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing a short training course that explains the basics of ransomware, the different methods used to infect a machine, and how hackers trick unsuspecting users into downloading infected files. Learn more here: https://www.eriercd.org/ncsm.html.
International Catholic Stewardship Council newsletter
The Catholic Foundation is happy to share the attached October 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.
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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40 Days for Life
From Sept. 27 to Nov. 5, you are invited to participate in the 40 Days for Life initiative — a period dedicated to prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil, aiming to end abortion. The vigil will be held in the public right-of-way outside Rite Aid, 916 State St., Erie. The community outreach also seeks volunteers to help promote this significant cause. For more information or to volunteer, contact Joe Preston at 814.392.7964 or via email at studentsforlife@gannon.edu. Visit the website at www.40daysforlife.com/erie and see flier for additional details.
Holy Hour for the Eucharistic Revival
Please join Deacon Dave Jacquel and the parishioners of St. Mark and Mt. Calvary parishes for a Holy Hour for the National Eucharistic Revival on Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. at Mount Calvary Church, 2022 E. Lake Rd., Erie. Contact the office with questions at 814.899.3000 or email office@smmc.church. See flier for details.
St. James spaghetti dinner
St. James Parish in Erie is hosting Parish Day on Oct. 22 at the church, 2635 Buffalo Road, Erie. Nunzi's spaghetti dinner will be served from 12-5 p.m., available for dine-in or takeout. The event features bingo, a gift auction, gift basket raffles and children's games. For more information, contact 814.899.6178 or email rectory@saintjamesrcc.org.
Parish mission
Blessed Sacrament Parish in Erie welcomes you to their upcoming parish mission, Sent to be Eucharist in the World, from Oct. 21-25, with Father Ed Nowak, CSP, and Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF. See flier for details.
Engagement in the Public Square
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie invite you to attend Engagement in the Public Square: A Spiritual Practice on Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. 7th St., Erie. The event is free and open to the public.
Pro-Life Holy Hour
St. Stanislaus Parish is hosting a Pro-Life Holy Hour on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at the church, 516 E. 13th St., Erie. This special hour of prayer is open to everyone and focuses on fostering a greater respect for all human life. Special intentions include a variety of urgent causes, from victims of human trafficking to those facing terminal illnesses. This event is sponsored by the St. Stanislaus Pro-Life Community and aligns with October's Respect Life Month. Come unite in prayer for these critical issues.
Spiritual formation opportunity
The Faith Formation Office of the diocese is hosting a Spiritual Formation Opportunity in November. Father Jeff Lucas of the Epiphany of the Lord Parish in Meadville will speak about Pillar One of the Eucharistic Revival. There are three chances to attend — one in each vicariate. See flier for details. Faith Formation leaders, catechists, parishioners and other ministry leaders are all welcome to attend. The cost is $15 and includes lunch. Please contact Mary Hickin with questions at 814.824.1222 or mhickin@eriercd.org. A link to register is included on the flier.
Overnight retreat
Join the Catholic Rural Ministry for the Walking Together on our Christian Journey overnight retreat at Olmsted Conference Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, from Nov. 16-17. Rates are $65 for double occupancy and $75 for single occupancy. A $20 registration fee is required and should be sent to Catholic Rural Ministry, 7 Pulaski St., Oil City, PA 16301, by Nov. 1. For any questions, contact Sister Tina Geiger at srtinag@gmail.com. The retreat is led by Sister Marian Wehler, O.S.B., and Sister Tina Geiger, R.S.M.
St. Martin Center volunteers
St. Martin Center in Erie is in need of volunteers for its food pantry. The food pantry is open Monday through Friday. Volunteers are needed for both 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. shifts and 1-3:30 p.m. shifts. Some heavy lifting is required. If interested, contact Stacey Hellmann at 814.452.6113 ext. 208 or email shellmann@stmartincenter.org.
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