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Erie churches remembered St. Patrick’s Haven during Advent
During Advent, Sandy Hodas and Marge Burbee coordinated the annual Advent Giving Tree for the parishioners of Holy Rosary and St. John’s Churches. The parishioners remember St. Patrick’s Haven each Advent. Parishioners take an ornament off the tree, which they keep and replace it with much needed items for St. Patrick’s Haven such as: coffee…
Read MoreTable of Plenty
A reflection by SSJ Agrégée Cindy Polesnak Imagine that you are the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, discussing the events of the past 3 days, Jesus’ last supper, crucifixion, and resurrection. The two disciples learn that Jesus was not in the tomb, they were feeling disappointed, sad, and discouraged. As they continue their…
Read More2021 Appeal: Hope Changes Everything
We’ve all had moments or even seasons when things seemed hopeless. Looking back, we know what a gift it was when the light dawned and our hope was renewed. Now imagine living most of your life with little or no hope – worn down by loss, loneliness, rejection, limited opportunities, or other impossible situations. Too…
Read MoreA Reflection on St. Joseph
A Reflection on St. Joseph by Linda Fusco, SSJ As I reflect on St. Joseph, I came to see how he accepted the unexpected. First, he was betrothed to Mary and the unexpected happened. He finds out that she is pregnant with a child that is not his. After Joseph is visited by an angel…
Read MoreFeast of St. Joseph
GATHERING SONG SING OF JOSEPH Sing of Joseph, great protector Of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. O holy…
Read MoreAdvent Meditations with Joseph – Week 4
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph by Fr. Mark Toups Experience a more peaceful, joyful, more meaningful Advent than ever before. This year, our SSJ Advent prayer will include a video series made available by Ascension Press. The series includes a short video each week and Sr. Mary Rose Romeo has built a PowerPoint presentation to…
Read MoreAdvent Meditations with Joseph – Week 3
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph by Fr. Mark Toups Experience a more peaceful, joyful, more meaningful Advent than ever before. This year, our SSJ Advent prayer will include a video series made available by Ascension Press. The series includes a short video each week and Sr. Mary Rose Romeo has built a PowerPoint presentation to…
Read MoreAdvent Meditations with Joseph – Week 2
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph by Fr. Mark Toups Experience a more peaceful, joyful, more meaningful Advent than ever before. This year, our SSJ Advent prayer will include a video series made available by Ascension Press. The series includes a short video each week and Sr. Mary Rose Romeo has built a PowerPoint presentation to…
Read MoreAdvent Meditations with Joseph – Week 1
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph by Fr. Mark Toups Experience a more peaceful, joyful, more meaningful Advent than ever before. This year, our SSJ Advent prayer will include a video series made available by Ascension Press. The series includes a short video each week and Sr. Mary Rose Romeo has built a PowerPoint presentation to…
Read MoreCOVID Relief – Sample Script
COVID Relief Now that the Senate is back in session, the first order of business must be to call our Senators to accountability and demand that they pass a robust COVID relief package. Call Your Senators Today (202) 224-3121 and ask them to pass a COVID relief package. Suggested script: “Good Morning, My name is…
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