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News For Those Sixty And Over,
Caregivers, And The Saint George Parish Community
Lent
A time of preparation
In Matthew’s Gospel following Now we must attend to the physical patios, masonry and HVAC. Work in the
structure of our church building; our car garage will include ventilation, man
Peter’s Confession of Faith, worship space. This past Fall, we door, electric and paint. Finally, the
Jesus says to him, “And so I say launched our Raise the Roof Appeal to general site work will address storm
provide the necessary funds to address
to you, you are Peter, and upon some long overdue projects. Our first
water piping and concrete for curbs and
sidewalks, asphalt and retaining wall
this rock I will build my church” phase of the Appeal is to replace the repair. The cost of these projects is
(Matthew 16:18). Some 2,000 roof of our estimated at $305,275.
church which
years later we continue to live has had The weekend of February 13/14, we will
out this command. ongoing leaks have our promotion of the annual
Over the past few years here at St. in several Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) to help
George we have been building up our places within. support the many ministries and
church, the people of God, by Also included is programs for our Diocese. The monies
introducing numerous the re-pointing we raise above our assessment will go
spiritual opportunities of our stained towards our parish projects as we move
like development of glass windows forward in securing the beautiful worship
WELCOME, Catholic and the space we have enjoyed over these past
Young Adults, That replacement of 62 years. I ask once again that you be
Man is You, Bible the outside most generous in your support of the
Studies and continued protective 2021 CSA as we look to the completion
weekly opportunities covering. The of our projects.
for prayer and spiritual cost of these
two projects is estimated at May God continue to bless our parish
engagement. This affirms what I have
$1,104,500. family as we to do the good works of our
always believed, that if you take care of
Lord!
the spiritual needs of your people, the
The second phase of our projects will
rest will follow.
include our Rectory windows, doors,
We recently celebrated the 60th Anniversary of our current church building
here at Saint George, but we still have so much more to celebrate.
by Fr. Joseph Petrone
It was in 1922 that our parish was founded by Bishop John If they are simply taking up space in your house, we would be
Mark Gannon. What started as a small church building on happy to save them in our parish archives; we are also willing
the outskirts of town has become one of the largest parishes to give them back after we are done with them. We will be
in the Diocese of Erie. Even non-Catholics who are driving uploading all pictures to computers so that we can have
past can’t help but be in awe of the iconic backups (and better organize them). We are prepared to start
green barrel roof. receiving these items, so you can drop them off during the
office hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm), or leave
The clergy, along with Pastoral
and Financial Councils, E ORGE CH them with a priest after mass. Be sure to leave your
name and number so we can contact you with
have implemented a G questions (and return them if you so desire).
small steering T
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committee to plan our The past year has been a year of
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100th year celebration challenges, so it is wonderful to have
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during the year 2022. Because this something worth celebrating, and
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event is so important in the history celebrating well! In the upcoming weeks
of our city and our parish, we hope and months, we will be requesting
to go all out with the celebration. volunteers to assist with various projects
Some of the ideas we are hoping to as the steering committee puts our
implement include displaying timeline together. I ask that you
historical memorabilia throughout the prayerfully consider volunteering—it is
year and putting together a book on our hope that the parish really comes
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1922-2022
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the history of the parish. This is where together for this opportunity to honor our
th past which gives us hope for our future!
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we need your help. If you have pictures
or memorabilia of the parish and can
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identify people or events, we would be
NIVE R As always, if you have any question, please feel
free to contact me. You can either call me at (814)
delighted to include them in our displays.
864-0622, ext. 354; or you can email
jpetrone@stgeorgeerie.org. St. George, pray for us!
Annual Soup, Salad, and Soul Goes Viral
The annual Lenten event, Soup, Salad, Additionally, there will be a Lenten Soup join us for Soup, Salad, and Soul this Lent.
and Soul, normally held in the School Sale to continue with the theme. Every
Cafeteria, will be virtual this year. weekend prior to our Zoom meetings Schedule For Soup, Salad,
Deacon Bob Ball together with Deacon
Steve Frezza and others have lined up a
there will be a featured Soup of the
Week. The soup will be available for pick
And Soul:
list of speakers that will present talks via up after all weekend masses at the Prayer
Zoom. Georgian Way School entrance. It will be February 23: Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
sold by the quart and the cost is $10. March 2: Fr. John-Mary Tompkins, OSB
Zoom is an online platform that allows You can buy on site or pre-order by
people to gather online from the safety using an online form which can be found Fasting
of their own home. You may have seen on our website and will also be sent in March 9 and March 16: Kathleen Peterson
or heard about the variety of ways that our Weekly E-News email.
Zoom has been used since the Almsgiving
beginning of the pandemic. There have Checks can be made out to Saint March 23: Patrice Swick, Director, Office for
been family gatherings, concerts, plays, George Church, or the office can take Social Justice and Life, Catholic Charities
presentations far and wide and your credit card/debit card payment over
countless employers have used it to the phone M-F 9am-3pm at 814-862-
bring together employees while working 0644.
from home. Teachers and students
from pre-school to college are also Things are different. They continue to be
using it to teach remotely, even here at different, but if you are able, please do
Saint George School. Saint George
Church has utilized Zoom for bible
studies and meetings and our Faith
Formation program.
Now it is your turn! Each Tuesday in
Lent from 6:30-7:30pm Saint George
will host a speaker that will be focusing
on one of the Cornerstones of Lent.
You can access information on how to
connect to the Zoom meetings as well
as other instructions at
www.stgeorgeerie.org.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
February 11: World Day of Prayer for the Sick March
February 13-14: Catholic Services Appeal 2021 6-7, 13-14, 20-21: Soup Sale after all Masses
kick-off at all Masses March 8: First Reconciliation
February 14: World Day of Marriage March 28: Palm Sunday
February 17: Ash Wednesday: Mass times: April 1: Holy Thursday
6:45am, 12:10pm, 7:00pm April 2: Good Friday
February 20-21: Soup Sale begins: available April 3: Holy Saturday
after all Masses April 4: Easter
February 23: Virtual Soup, Salad, and Soul
Not receiving our Weekly E-News email? We may not have
6:30pm your email. Call the Rectory Office and we can add your
February 27: Virtual 22:32 Men’s Conference email to our list.
9:00am
Did you know? You can now see all of the events, meetings,
February 27-28: Soup Sale after all Masses and prayer intentions on our online calendar. Go to
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Virtual Soup, Salad, and Soul www.stgeorgeerie.org/news-and-events/calendar
6:30pm
Saint George Roman Catholic Church, 5145 Peach Street Erie,
PA 16509 Call: 814 864-0622, www.stgeorgeerie.orgYOUR HEALTH Catholic Services
Appeal 2021
As the Lenten Season approaches, sodium and extra fats to our favorite
many of us will set aside some luxuries The 2021 Catholic Services Appeal
foods.
until Easter Sunday. For some people will be conducted throughout our
those luxuries are sweets such as So, if you give up sweets this Lenten diocese beginning on February 14.
candies or cakes. While this may seem season, you’re actually doing yourself a The CSA is the main source of
like a challenge to many, it also serves favor. If you can replace these harmful support for projects and services of
to improve your health. sugars for 40 days, you will notice a the diocese which serve parishes and
significant difference in how you feel by the wider community in northwestern
Giving up refined sugars indefinitely can Easter Sunday. Including decreased Pennsylvania. Our diocese does the
have amazing health benefits. Refined inflammation, a boost in energy levels, a work of Christ and needs your help to
sugars are sugars created to add flavor better night’s sleep and possibly weight continue this important work.
such as High Fructose Corn Syrup and loss.
Table Sugar. Table sugar, also known as The CSA is essential to helping the
sucrose, often undergoes additional As always, please consult your Diocese of Erie fulfill its mission to
processing to add to its sweetness. physician before making any major diet evangelize, educate, serve, proclaim
High Fructose Corn Syrups are often changes. the Word, celebrate the sacraments,
processed the same way as table and provide hope to people in need.
sugars but made with Glucose, another Thanks, Your participation ensures the
type of sugar. Danielle M Hansen, DO, MS (Med Ed), success of the CSA and is important
MHSA to the health of our parish. Please join
These sugars are linked to conditions other Catholics from across the 13
like Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease and counties of our diocese in supporting
obesity. Diets high in refined sugars can this important appeal.
even be linked to depression, dementia,
liver diseases and even certain types of For more information please refer to
Cancers. the latest edition of Faith Magazine or
the Diocese of Erie Website
Millcreek Community Hospital www.eriercd.org.
These sugars make our beverages
5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA
taste better, aid as a preservative in
16509 Call: (814) 864-4031 Please see the inserted letter from
canned and packaged foods, and
more. They are more harmful to us than Father Brian about Saint George’s
we realize. They are full of empty CSA 2021 assessment and how we
calories, low in nutrients and even add will utilize monies that exceed our
assessment obligation.
YOUR MONEY
Safe Banking for Seniors
The American Bankers Association (ABA)
Foundation offers free resources to help older
adults and their families prevent elder financial
abuse and exploitation. You can select from
different categories of common scams to learn
more about them and avoid falling victim to such
fraud. Categories include, fake check scams,
online dating scams, lottery scams, and more!
Using this link below, you can browse all of the
categories listed to learn about red flags that may
come up in your day to day life. Look before you
leap! Don’t fall victim to internet scams that look
legitimate. As always, if you are ever unsure of a
situation, you can contact your financial institution
for assistance.
https://www.aba.com/advocacy/community-
programs/safe-banking-for-seniors
Marquette Savings Bank
920 Peach St. Erie, PA 16501
Ph: (814) 455-4481
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