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 [email protected]

PARISH STAFF MAY 12, 2019 Pastor...... Reverend Walter E. Packard FOURTH SUNDAY Deacon Assistant………………………..Deacon Kevin Harmon OF EASTER 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 Teasy Wilson at 827-7000, Formation Center on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to Nancy Madden at 827-9774 (day) or 7:45 PM. Contact the Rel. Ed. Coordinator (ext. 4) to register. 814-493-3841 (evening), 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. FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 12, 2019

SOME THOUGHTS FROM FATHER PACKARD… Day in the sense that we know it today. The first Mother’s Day was Some shepherds in biblical times kept their sheep in the safety of a observed on May 10, 1908, by a church service honoring the late Mrs. common sheepfold at night. While the starry night sky wheeled above, Jarvis. But her dream came true when on May 9, 1914, a Presidential the flocks would mingle together in the pen. In the morning, when Proclamation declared the second Sunday in May to be observed as shepherds returned to take their flocks back out onto the hillsides for a Mother’s Day to honor all mothers. And so we say, to all Mothers, day of grazing, the sheep were all mixed up. When the animals heard Grandmothers, Godmothers, Stepmothers, foster mothers and all who the familiar voice of their shepherd, they recognized it. As he called are mothers to us: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! them out, his own flock would emerge from the group and his sheep would follow the sound of his voice. GOOD SHEPHERD COLLECTION Thank you from the retired priests of the Diocese of Erie! Last used this practical story to teach us to listen to his weekend, our parish took up a second collection to support our retired familiar voice so that when he calls us out we may be able to follow diocesan priest fund. Despite these difficult economic times we him. appreciate your generous response to share in the care of those faithful priests who have ministered to your spiritual needs. FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER During these days of Easter we continue to listen to the New Your priests truly appreciate your support and thank you for Testament’s as the first reading of our Liturgy of contributing $1,224 to the Good Shepherd Collection for the Erie the Word at Mass. Today we hear: “….all who were destined for Diocesan Retired Priests. eternal life came to believe.” In our second reading from the we hear St. John offering a vision of a “great If you would like to add your support to this collection you may still multitude….from every nation, race, people, and tongue.” How do we return the special collection envelope for Good Shepherd in upcoming know that someone is destined for eternal life or hears ’s voice or collections or mail it to the Parish Office. The Catholic Foundation of will be counted in that great multitude? We know it when we see the Diocese of Erie has an Endowment for Clergy Health and Welfare someone live how Jesus teaches us to live. Or, as Francis put it: if you would like to remember a special priest with a gift or bequest to “Listening to religious teaching or learning a doctrine is not enough. this Diocesan Endowment to benefit our priests. What we want is to live as Jesus lived.” NEW ALTAR SERVERS Like the jealousy that St. Paul and experienced, or being I want to take this opportunity to introduce to all of you our newest Altar washed in the blood of the Lamb, living Jesus often brings about fear Servers. I am grateful for their interest and willingness to minister to and envy in those who resist his teachings. Fear and envy can result our parish by this special ministry that affords our young people an in ridicule, rejection, and ruin because those who are afraid resist opportunity to assist at the Table of the Lord! Thank you to: Jenna seeing as God sees. That resistance has led to followers of Jesus Crocker, Ayden Fullerton, Jake Hauptman, Joe Herman, Madeline being martyred. If we say that their deaths were for the faith, we must Johnson, Tyler Tenney, Elizabeth Watkins, and Marissa Warner. If assert that it was for a living faith, not a dead one, a faith animated by you see any of these young people, please acknowledge your the will and love of God. appreciation of their ministry to our parish. They will begin serving next weekend alongside of our “seasoned” Altar Servers. As sheep of God’s flock, ours is a living faith, animated by charity, that is, love in word and deed. Live as Jesus lived by listening for his MEMORIAL DAY MASS voice. Act on what you hear, even when rejected. Live Jesus here With thoughts of springtime, we are all looking forward to our nation’s and know that you are destined for life eternal in which God offers us celebration of Memorial Day! We will be having a Memorial Day springs of life-giving water and will wipe away every tear from our Mass at St. Catharine’s Cemetery on Monday, May 27th, at 9:00AM. eyes. Please look forward to celebrating this day at our parish cemetery. We will remember in a special way all of the veterans of our Armed Forces Question of the Week who are buried in St. Catharine’s Cemetery as well as for all our How do you listen to the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd? beloved dead who are interred there. Speaking of our cemeteries, I What examples can you give of how you try to live as Jesus lived? want to thank Bob Beauchat for his wonderful care of both St. Catharine’s and St. Walburga’s Cemeteries. If you see Bob, extend O Good Shepherd, we are your people, your flock. Teach us your your appreciation for his dedicated efforts in keeping our cemeteries ways that we may know you more deeply and follow you more looking so beautiful! clearly. May we shine your light on areas where darkness blinds us. Free us from fear and anything that gets in the way of living FAITH FORMATION as you lived. Amen! This coming Wednesday, May 15th, will be the final class for our Youth in our parish’s Faith Formation Program. All parents are encouraged HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! to see to it that your children participate in this final day of class! This weekend we honor our mothers on this day that has been set aside to recognize how important our mothers and everyone’s mothers Have a good week! are in the fabric of our lives. This day was first suggested by Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War. Howe’s idea was influenced Father Packard by Ann Marie Jarvis, who finally succeeded in introducing Mother’s SAINT TITUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TITUSVILLE, PA

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE OFFERTORY REPORT 5/5 & 5/6 Mon. May 13 Easter Weekday 7:30 AM Communion Service Envelopes $2930.00 Tues. May 14 Easter Weekday Loose Collection $ 359.00 7:30 AM Communion Service Candles $ 39.00 Wed. May 15 Easter Weekday 7:30 AM Communion Service Ascension $ 40.00 Thur. May 16 Easter Weekday Good Shepherd $1224.00 7:30 AM Communion Service Religious Education $ .00 Fri. May 17 Easter Weekday Total $4592.00 7:30 AM Communion Service Sat. May 18 Easter Weekday 4:30 PM Karen Vinopal (Jack & Betty Carrig) READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12, 2019 Sun. May 19 Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday: :14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 [3c]/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 8:00 AM The Parishioners of St. Titus Parish Monday: :1-18/Ps 42:2-3, 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 10:00 AM Hannah Wright (Rose Ferraro) Tuesday: :15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Wednesday: :24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 [4]/Jn 12:44-50 PRAYER LIST Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 For our Families and Friends: Pauline Milberger, Connie Miller, Baird Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Crapa, Carreena Ewing, Teddy Muir, Bill & Nita Ashley, Doris Budzinski, Next Sunday: :21-27/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 1]/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn Sandy Sutton, Brittany Johnson, Tim Ewing, Janet Anderson, Jean 13:31-33a, 34-35 Johnson, Callie, Jennifer Corklin, Connie Phillips, Peggy , Ron Hopwood, Vicki Garfield, Brother Timothy Waid, DeDe Nichols, Pop *Please notice the changes in the Mass schedule for the week DeMello, Elizabeth Barber, Jean Drusko, Bob Mitcham, Charles Perkins, Paul Pennell, Barbara Vitali, Patrick Reynolds, Robert Schultz, John of May 13th*

Nikonchik, Rachel Knupp, Jean Spence, Pat Maginnis, Gina Green, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE In your charity and prayers please Debbie Dowling, Todd Campbell, Bill Stumpf, Christine Budzinski, Ruth Goodwill, Clint, Clifford J. Kirvan, Jessica & Family, Josephine Fink, Rita remember the soul of Pat Williams, member of Immaculate Homer, Mary Yashinski, Ricky Reed, Randy Bernecky, Katelyn Conception Mission. May God grant her eternal rest and comfort Dougherty, Ed Schneider, Robin Amore, Colleen Hofmeister, Lori those who mourn her. Crawford, Jane Lamberton, Betty Barlog, Mary Haas, Chris McKean, Bob Beauchat, Greg Strawbridge, Donna Noel, Thelma Sabella, Pam Pasi, MOTHER’S DAY CARNATIONS provided by People for Life will be Kathy Obert, Mary Anne Kopper, Vicky Findley, Frank & Cindy Ruppert, available after each Mass this weekend. Celebrate Mother’s Day and Rose Nosko, Fred Sagan. Debbie Reed, Maxine Gullihan, Joe Galletta, that special mom in your life! Your donation of $1 per carnation will Joe Cicatella, Justin Colie, Tom Boyle, Ted Kubiak, Clifford Johnson, Bill help to support the pro-life educational programs here in See northwestern PA.

Please call the Parish Office to add or remove anyone from the ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY—Meeting will be held on Tuesday prayer list. evening, May 14 at 7:30 PM at the residence of Margaret Fiely. For our Servicemen and Servicewomen: Brock Benedict, James Moyer, Johnson, Derek Baldwin, Andrew Baldwin, Casey FAITH FORMATION NEWS—Wednesday, May 15 will be the last Bargar, Destiny Nicol, Christopher Macko, Robert Macko, Mathew class for the year. Have a great summer and see you next year! Longiotti, Luke English, Cory Bemis, Kayla Barrett, Casey Root, Dr. Joseph Shevchik CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD—This coming Sunday, May 19 will be the last Sunday for Children’s Liturgy. It will take a Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect break for the summer and start back up in the fall. A BIG THANK us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us YOU to all of the Children’s Liturgists who volunteer their time each in our time of need. Amen week!

PRAY FOR PRIESTS: Rev. T. Shane Mathew, Very Rev. Jeffery J. PRE—BAPTISM CLASS—will be held this Sunday, May 19 at 12:30 Noble, V.F., Rev. Jason R. Feigh, Rev. James C. Campbell, Rev. PM in the conference room at St. Titus Church for any parents Andrew Boyd, Rev. Gregory P. Passauer expecting to have their child baptized this year. Contact the parish office to register for the class. PRAY FOR VOCATIONS THANK YOU to all the area businesses that advertise in our bulletin. CONGRATULATIONS Father Packard! on your upcoming This week we would like to especially thank The Ribbon Factory. 48th Anniversary of Ordination on May 20th. Thank you for your care, support and dedication to our faith community Happy Mother’s Day! and all you do for our Parish! and Pre-Owned Vehicles (814) 827-1881 • www.donovanbauer.com 11579 Hydetown Road • Titusville, PA 16354 TROY DONOVAN Call or Text (814) 671-1836 [email protected] (814) 827-3694 • www.donovanbauerautogroup.com

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