TITUS ROMAN

513 WEST MAIN STREET • TITUSVILLE, PA 16354 PHONE: 814.827.4636 • FAX: 814.827.3958 OFFICE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 8AM-12PM & 1PM-4PM www.sainttitus.com

PARISH STAFF OCTOBER 25, 2020 Pastor...... Reverend Walter E. Packard THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN Deacon Assistant………………………..Deacon Kevin Harmon ORDINARY TIME Administrative Secretary...... Sarah Oviatt Religious Education Coordinator...... Kathleen Puleo Music Ministers...... Anthony ‘T.J.’ Parks, Margaret Bernecky MASS SCHEDULE Maintenance...... Greg Tress Tuesday: 6:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM St. Catharine’s Cemetery...... Bob Beauchat

Thursday: 7:30 AM Friday: 7:30 AM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM By appointment only. Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM* SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION *Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered Saturday from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM or by arrangement. from September - May at this Mass.

BEREAVEMENT SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING CARE AND CONCERN Please let us know when a family member or friend is ill, either Call Karen Edwards at 827-2658. at home, in the hospital, or at the nursing home.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE New parishioners are always welcome! Arrangements should be made six months prior to the ceremony. Census forms are available at the Parish Office. Please contact our RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Administrative Secretary (ext. 2) in the event of an address or phone (R.C.I.A.) number change. If you are interested in R.C.I.A, please contact our pastor.

PRAYER CHAIN FAITH FORMATION To add a prayer concern to our list, Religious instruction classes for youth take place at the Faith contact Nancy Madden at 827-9774 Formation Center on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to (day) or 814-493-3841 (evening), 7:45 PM. Contact the Rel. Ed. Coordinator (ext. 4) to register. Rita Homer at 827-1541, or Darlene Aul at 827-7343. BULLETIN DEADLINE Submissions for the bulletin must be dropped off at the Parish Office or sent via e-mail no later than 10:00 AM on Tuesday. THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2020 SOME THOUGHTS FROM FATHER PACKARD…. at the November 1st, 10:00AM Mass. Our Knights and their When we meet next weekend, it will usher in the beginning of the families will be present to receive this prestigious award. month of November. It seems as if we just began the month of Congratulations to all our Knights of Columbus brothers!! October! The days and weeks seem to be going by faster and faster. I thought that the two large planters in front of the parish This past Wednesday was the Fall Priests Day of Recollection Office were “frost resistant” until I opened the door on Saturday for priests of the Erie Diocese and it was held at Immaculate morning. Did they get zapped during the night! So, that’s the end Conception parish in Clarion, PA. Two of our own priests were the of any semblance of flower power around us. But they did last presenters for two conferences sharing with us perspectives on the longer than I ever thought they would. So we have to wait until priesthood during this challenging year. There was also a next May for flowers. concelebrated Mass with Persico as well as a time for Eucharistic Adoration. The day concluded with a dinner before With the month of November soon to be here, I just wanted to everyone departed for home. It was a wonderful time for us to mention to everyone that the month of November is dedicated to gather as brothers in ministry and to be with our bishop. It was All Souls in our Catholic tradition. November 1st is the Feast of going to be held at Cross Creek Resort but because of continuing All , which is usually a holy day, but because it is on a COVID-19 concerns and state health regulations the Cross Creek Sunday we will not have an extra Mass during the week for this facility was not available. celebration. But, November 2nd is the Feast of All Souls. Daylight Savings Time Ends next weekend, to be exact, Sunday, It has been our tradition here at St. Titus parish to remember our November 1st. As the ditty goes: “Fall behind – leap forward.” So, sisters and brothers who have gone before us in faith by inscribing next Saturday night, turn your clocks BACK one hour, and enjoy an their names in our parish’s Book of Remembrance. I have placed extra hour of sleep! Of course, that means that daylight will be these special books in two places so you can place their names in shorter and shorter as the weeks and months move on. DON’T them. These Books of Remembrance will be placed in a place of FORGET – TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR! honor in the Sanctuary of our Church and will remain there throughout the entire month of November. There will be a special Election Day draws closer. Tuesday, November 3rd is the day we intention in the Prayers of the Faithful at every Mass celebrated exercise our freedom to vote and to rejoice in the democracy that during November for these persons. Presently, the Books of is ours as citizens of the United States of America! It is your DUTY Remembrance are located near the Baptismal Font and near the and your RESPONSIBILITY to VOTE! I feel very confident with Blessed Sacrament area of reservation. Everyone is encouraged the voting procedures we have in the Commonwealth of to place the names you wish to be remembered during the month Pennsylvania. As I mentioned in last weekend’s bulletin, I had a of November. mail-in ballot and after I mailed it I received notification that my ballot was received and recorded. That kind of information There will be a special Mass on Monday evening, at 7:00PM to relieved me of all rumors of voter fraud. So – GET OUT AND commemorate all of our Faithful Departed. At this special VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3RD! IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! No Mass, we will be remembering in a special way all those persons excuses! who were buried from St. Titus Church since last November 2nd. Letters of invitation have been sent to the family members of those With all the news recently of the COVID-19 pandemic, PLEASE be we have buried this past year. The names of the deceased will be safe! With the report of positive cases at the high school and in announced during the Prayers of the Faithful and a special candle the police department, it is out there! Do not become lax or for them will be lighted from the Paschal Candle, the visual symbol nonchalant about its existence. Protect yourselves and others by of ’s victory over sin and death as well as Christ’s undying wearing a face covering, washing your hands frequently, and presence among us. But this Mass is also for ALL our beloved avoiding crowded events. Until science and medicine provide us dead. It can be a time for us all to be filled with special and with treatment, do your part in safeguarding yourselves and others. poignant memories of those whose lives contributed to who we This is NOT a political ruse. BE SAFE! are. What a privilege, what an honor, what a responsibility for us to keep them in memory. Please try to make this All Souls Day My sincere thanks to everyone who continue to support our parish special! during these uncertain and challenging days of the pandemic. Your prayerful support and your financial assistance are gratefully A special event is planned for next Sunday, November 1st. Our appreciated. With the cancellation of Santa’s Workshop this year Knights of Columbus Council #492 has achieved the highest due to the coronavirus, it puts a strain on our parish budget. award a K of C Council can reach for the fraternal year 2019- Please do what you can to help us meet our financial obligations 2020…..the Star Council Award! The Star Council Award as a parish. Thank you for what you do for our St. Titus parish! recognizes outstanding achievement in membership, insurance and programming. In order to achieve the Star Council Award, a Have a good week! Council must earn the Father McGiveney, Founder’s, and Columbian Awards. The Star Council Plaque will be presented Father Packard SAINT TITUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TITUSVILLE, PA

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE Tues. Oct. 27 Weekday OFFERTORY REPORT 10/17 & 10/18 6:30 PM Mary Yashinski (Bill & Kathy Adelman) Wed. Oct. 28 Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles Envelopes $ 5966.00 7:30 AM Selma Schoppert Thurs. Oct. 29 Weekday Loose $ 121.00 7:30 AM Cynthia Gildea (Ruth Nosko & Family) Candles $ 32.00 Fri. Oct. 30 Weekday World Mission $ 785.00 7:30 AM Souls in Purgatory All Souls $ 145.00 Sat. Oct. 31 Weekday All Saints $ 30.00 4:30 PM The Parishioners of St. Titus Church Sun. Nov. 1 Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Catholic Education $ 10.00 8:00 AM In Honor of Brother Timothy Waid—65th Jubilee Religious Education $ 71.00 10:00AM Philip & Rose Nosko (Anna Motosocki & Family) Total $ 7160.00

PRAYER LIST READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2020 For our Families and Friends: Pauline Milberger, Connie Miller, Baird Crapa, Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 [2]/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 Carreena Ewing, Teddy Muir, Nita Ashley, Brittany Johnson, Janet Anderson, Jean Johnson, Callie, Connie Phillips, Peggy , Brother Monday: Eph 4:32—5:8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Eph 5:1]/Lk 13:10-17 Timothy Waid, Pop DeMello, Elizabeth Barber, Bob Mitcham, Charles Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [1a]/Lk 13:18-21 Perkins, Paul Pennell, Robert Schultz, John Nikonchik, Rachel Knupp, Jean Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Lk 6:12-16 Spence, Gina Green, Todd Campbell, Ruth Goodwill, Clint, Clifford J. Thursday: Eph 6:10-20/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1b]/Lk 13:31-35 Kirvan, Jessica & Family, Rita Homer, Ricky Reed, Katelyn Dougherty, Ed Friday: Phil 1:1-11/Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [2]/Lk 14:1-6 Schneider, Robin Amore, Colleen Hofmeister, Lori Crawford, Mary Haas, Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26/Ps 42:2, 3 5cdef/Lk 14:1, 7-11 Donna Noel, Thelma Sabella, Pam Pasi, Mary Anne Kopper, Frank & Cindy Next Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1 Ruppert, Maxine Gollehon, Joe Galletta, Joe Cicatella, Justin Colie, Tom -12a Boyle, Ted Kubiak, Clifford Johnson, Bill See, Mary Perkins, Drake Fellows, Frank Tomaino, Charlotte Randall, Kyle Lukowich, Sherry Lynn Beach, Zach Thompson, Kathy Obert, Steven Gratkowski, Teresa F., Anna Bauer, Alex Catholic Rural Ministry is hosting two book sessions on Kunz, Mike Wakefield, Jim Kocan, Linda Marsh, Sharon Wirkowski, Dan Tuesday’s and Thursday’s in the upcoming weeks. These Demchak, Brud & Nancy Giffin, Ed Vroman, Lilly Bailey, Pat Maginnis sessions will be in person at St. Patrick’s School Building in Franklin and on Zoom. Please call Sister Tina or Sister Marian to Please call the Parish Office to add or remove anyone from the register and for more details at 814-677-2032. prayer list. Study on the Sunday Scriptures Starting: This is the fifth For our Servicemen and Servicewomen: Brock Benedict, James year that All adults (18 and older) are invited to participate in a Moyer, Derek Baldwin, Andrew Baldwin, Casey Bargar, Destiny Bible Study that will focus on the Scripture Readings for each Nicol, Christopher Macko, Robert Macko, Mathew Longiotti, Sunday Mass. Participants will have the opportunity to read, ask Luke English, Cory Bemis, Kayla Barrett, Dr. Joseph Shevchik, questions and discuss the Sunday readings in a relaxed setting to Travis Pearsall, Caden Mallory, Anna Bauer, Alex Kunz, Andy gain insight and understanding prior to each Sunday Mass. No Ferguson, Avallone, Matthew English prior experience needed. Sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 at St. Walburga's Church Social Hall. Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as Registration is not required, and there is no fee. Weekly they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless attendance is not mandatory; come when you can. Those acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen attending are asked to bring a bible, all other materials will be provided. We will be practicing social distancing, and masks are PRAY FOR PRIESTS: Rev. Jason Mitchell, Rev. William M. Kuba, required. We especially would like to extend an invitation to Rev. T. Shane Mathew, Rev. John M. Fischer, Rev. Kyle Seyler, parents of Faith Formation students. Facilitators for the study are Rev. Lawrence Richards Bill and Mary Ellen Stumpf. For more information, please contact them at (814) 827-1909. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE—In today’s the Pharisee was talking about commandments, and was talking about love. One demands MINISTRY SCHEDULES will be heading out in the mail this allegiance, the other requires personal commitment. In our families we week . The schedules will be through the end of the year. Please daily lay down our lives for each other not because we have to, but let me know of any updates or changes in the future by calling the because love compels us to make sacrifices. Parish Office—827-4636.

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