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 SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 Pastor...... Reverend Walter E. Packard TWENTY SIXTH 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. TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 SOME THOUGHTS FROM FATHER PACKARD… this special blessing. Those wishing to participate are asked to bring their pets on leashes, harnesses or in appropriate cages. There will be Brrr!!! It’s cold outside! It is as I write this to you for this weekend. Frost treats for them as well as a special St. Francis medal for each pet. So warnings for two nights in a row. The furnace kicked in more than once bring your dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc. over the last few days. But let’s not forget that last Tuesday was the first Remember that pets are part of the family and are part of God’s creation. day of fall. Who doesn’t want fall to enter gradually instead of overnight? Weather permitting we will gather on the patio outside of the Church for But by the time you are reading this, the days for the latter part of this this blessing. If the weather is inclement, we will have the blessing in the week have been a little warmer. So, get ready – cooler days are in store Gathering Space inside our Church. Together we will give praise to God for us now. But who doesn’t like autumn? Living where we do, it is a for all of creation in honor of St. Francis!! We will practice social beautiful time of the year as we watch the fall foliage surround us with distancing and everyone should wear an appropriate face mask. I look vivid colors. forward to greeting all of your “special members of God’s family”!

Just a reminder. We are all encouraged to get our flu shots as soon as By now everyone should have received your packets of registration possible. There are reminders to have this done everywhere you look. I materials for Faith Formation in the mail. The forms need to be got mine this past week at a drive-thru clinic. Didn’t even have to get out updated and returned as soon a possible to the Church or to the Parish of my car. Just drove up and rolled up my sleeve and that was it. With Office or placed in the mail. All forms are due by September 29, 2020. If the COVID19 pandemic still with us, we are all being warned of the Crawford County keeps their virus counts under control, we would like to importance of getting a flu shot, so don’t procrastinate – just do it! It’s plan on having our first session of Faith Formation on Wednesday, especially important for those of us who are 60 years of age or older. September 30, 2020. According to the schedule, Grades 2, 3, and 11 would meet that week. Grade 11 will meet in the High School Room, This past week, Persico and the members of the Presbyteral and Grades 2 and 3 will meet in the Third Grade Room upstairs. Council revisited the COVID19 protocols that have been in place in all Classes will begin at 6:30PM. Everyone will use the right side staircase parishes of the Diocese of Erie since May 21, 2020. How will these for going upstairs and the left side staircase for going downstairs. modifications affect our parish Church of St. Titus? Beginning this Everyone must wear a face mask and stay socially distant. weekend, we will begin to allow seating in every other row of pews. Instead of sitting in every third row of pews, seating will be changed to Also that night, we would like one parent from each family to come in and accommodate persons in every other row, while still maintaining the pick up materials for children who will not be meeting that first week. required “social distancing” that has been mandated. We have re- These materials the children will use at home and the parents will need designated the blue stripes on the ends of the pews so please be aware to guide their child through the lesson using on-line lesson plans and of this change. Families may sit together but all others in any given pew activities. To reduce on the number of people, we would like to start the should distance themselves by being six feet apart. Hand sanitizing pick-up at 6:45PM. Families whose last names begin with N – Z should before receiving Holy Communion is still in effect. Also, please use the come after 7:15PM. If your child is in Grades 2, 3 or 11, they will receive hand sanitizer dispensers when entering and leaving the Church. This is their materials during class. You do not need to come in for a pick-up of not just for your benefit, but it benefits everyone else gathered in our materials unless you have students in other grades. All parents must Church for worship. Please do your part in abiding by these necessary wear a face mask. protocols. We are excited to get our Faith Formation Program to begin and we are The Bishop has also given us the green light to begin once again the excited for everyone to see this year’s new program! We look forward to distribution of Holy Communion to the sick and homebound of the parish. seeing our Youth and their parents! Beginning with the First Friday of October, October 2nd, home visitations will resume if the persons give their consent. St. Titus parish continues to be able to have public worship each week! Thank you to everyone for following the necessary protocols we use in We will also begin to resume singing during our weekend Masses. This Church. Your cooperation is so important for us to be able to gather will include only the sung parts of the Mass, but no singing of hymns. each week for Mass. Thank you, too, for your continued financial support of our parish that helps us with the day-to-day obligations we What is RCIA and is it for me? RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian have in maintaining St. Titus Church! Initiation of Adults. If you answer YES to any of the following questions, then RCIA may be for you: 1. A non-baptized person? 2. Let us continue to be vigilant in being safe during these challenging and Baptized as Catholic but were never confirmed or received Holy uncertain times. Please practice social distancing, wash or sanitize your Communion? 3. Baptized, made First Communion but never had any hands often, wear a face mask when in public places, and respect religious instruction beyond these sacraments? 4. Non-Catholic yourselves and one another. Keep praying for whatever is needed to interested in knowing more about the Catholic Faith? For further help restore us to normalcy again. Keep a smile on your face – even information, contact Father Packard at 814-827-4636 ext. 3. Hope to though it is covered up! hear from you soon! Have a wonderful week and God bless you all! October 4th is the Feast of St. ! In honor of Saint Francis, we will be having the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4th at 12Noon. This is an opportunity for all parishioners to Father Packard have their pets blessed in honor of St. Francis, the of all God’s creation. Over the past number of years we have had a wonderful response from members of our parish wishing to have their pets receive SAINT TITUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TITUSVILLE, PA

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE Tues. Sept. 29 St. , & , OFFERTORY REPORT 9/19 & 9/20 6:30 PM Joe Avallone (JoAnn English & Family) Wed. Sept. 30 Saint , Priest & Envelopes $ 3446.00 7:30 AM Dec’d Members of the Dowling Family (Peter & Diane Burke) Thurs. Oct. 1 St. Theresa of the Child , & Dr. of the Church Loose $ 108.00 7:30 AM Robert Gray Candles $ 9.00 Fri. Oct. 2 The Holy Guardian Catholic Education $ 473.00 7:30 AM Walter & Regina Andres (Chris Andres) Assumption $ 20.00 Sat. Oct. 3 Weekday Religious Education $ 60.00 4:30 PM Bill & Ruth Radack (Dave Certo) Sun. Oct. 4 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Total $ 4116.00 8:00 AM Gert Wright—Anniversary (Barb English & Family) 10:00AM The Parishioners of St. Titus Church READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [6a]/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32 PRAYER LIST Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7 [6]/Lk 9:46-50 For our Families and Friends: Pauline Milberger, Connie Miller, Baird Crapa, Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5 [1]/Jn Carreena Ewing, Teddy Muir, Nita Ashley, Brittany Johnson, Tim Ewing, 1:47-51 Janet Anderson, Jean Johnson, Callie, Connie Phillips, Peggy , Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15 [3]/Lk 9:57-62 Brother Timothy Waid, Pop DeMello, Elizabeth Barber, Jean Drusko, Bob Thursday: Jb 19:21-27/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 [13]/Lk 10:1-12 Mitcham, Charles Perkins, Paul Pennell, Robert Schultz, John Nikonchik, Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 91:1-2, 3-4ab, 4c-6, 10-11 [11]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Rachel Knupp, Jean Spence, Gina Green, Todd Campbell, Ruth Goodwill, Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 [135]/Lk 10:17- Clint, Clifford J. Kirvan, Jessica & Family, Rita Homer, Ricky Reed, Katelyn 24 Dougherty, Ed Schneider, Robin Amore, Colleen Hofmeister, Lori Crawford, Next Sunday: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 [Is 5:7a]/Phil 4:6-9/Mt Mary Haas, Chris McKean, Donna Noel, Thelma Sabella, Pam Pasi, Mary 21:33-43 Anne Kopper, Frank & Cindy Ruppert, Maxine Gollehon, Joe Galletta, Joe

Cicatella, Justin Colie, Tom Boyle, Ted Kubiak, Clifford Johnson, Bill See, Mary Perkins, Drake Fellows, Frank Tomaino, Charlotte Randall, Kyle MAY SHE REST IN PEACE—The sympathy of the parish is Lukowich, Sherry Lynn Beach, Zach Thompson, Kathy Obert, Steven extended to the Family of Phyllis Dunn, former parishioner. Gratkowski, Teresa F., Anna Bauer, Alex Kunz, Mike Wakefield, Jim Kocan, May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through Linda Marsh, Sharon Wirkowski, Dan Demchak, Brud & Nancy Giffin the mercy of God rest in peace, and may He bless those who mourn her. Please call the Parish Office to add or remove anyone from the prayer list. K of C PANCAKE BREAKFASTS will return for take out ONLY For our Servicemen and Servicewomen: Brock Benedict, James beginning Sunday, October 11. More details to come in the Moyer, Derek Baldwin, Andrew Baldwin, Casey Bargar, Destiny upcoming weeks. We hope you will support our Knights of Nicol, Christopher Macko, Robert Macko, Mathew Longiotti, Columbus Council #492 and all they do in our community. Luke English, Cory Bemis, Kayla Barrett, Dr. Joseph Shevchik, Travis Pearsall, Caden Mallory, Anna Bauer, Alex Kunz, Andy LOST KEYS— A set of keys were found in the church a couple of Ferguson, Michael Avallone, Matthew English weeks ago. If you happen to be missing a set or know of anyone who might be, please call the Parish Office to collect them or have Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as them returned. they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen MARRIAGE MOMENTS—"You say, 'The Lord's way is not fair.'" ( 18: 25) It's tempting these days to say, "Life is not PRAY FOR PRIESTS: Rev. Thomas E. Brown, Rev. James G. fair!" Innocent people are dying of the coronavirus. Rich people Gutting, Very Rev. Michael T. Kesicki, Rev. Scott P. Detisch, The often do not pay their fair share of taxes, etc. Marriage is also Most Rev. Lawrence Persico, Rev. Richard J. Toohey, Rev. John sometimes unfair. One partner gives more than the other. You Detisch may not be able to magically make the world fair, but you can do one unnecessary kindness for your beloved today. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE— In today’s Jesus asked, “What is your opinion?” We sometimes think our opinion is dogma or THANK YOU to all of our local businesses that advertise in our fact, when an opinion is only how we perceive a situation or how church bulletin. This week we want to especially thank Edward we feel about something. Arguments over opinions often cause Jones Investments. great divides in families. Tread lightly on the opinions of others; the heart you break may be your own. Stay well, Stay happy!

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