SAINT TITUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

513 WEST MAIN STREET • TITUSVILLE, PA 16354 PHONE: 814.827.4636 • FAX: 814.827.3958 OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI. 9AM-12PM & 1PM-4PM [email protected]

PARISH STAFF SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 Pastor...... Reverend Walter E. Packard TWENTY-THIRD 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 from September - May at this Mass. Saturday from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM or by arrangement.

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-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

SOME THO0UGHTS FROM FATHER PACKARD… MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHOSEN A week ago this past Wednesday I was admitted to our local hospital I know that some of you are familiar with the series “The Chosen,” through the emergency room with a case of acute bronchitis. It which is a new original series based on the life of Jesus Christ. It literally took the starch out of me! I was discharged from the hospital offers a glimpse of Jesus’ life through those who knew him. St. Titus on Saturday evening back to the Rectory. I had to promise that I Church along with Sister Marian and Sister Tina of Catholic Rural would give myself time to heal and recuperate from this setback. I Ministry, will be hosting Season One, of “The Chosen.” This series was grateful that Msgr. Robert Smith and Father Nick Rouch were will begin on Thursday, September 9th, in St. Titus Church, from able to cover for me by having our weekend liturgies. So, in the days 6:30PM to 8:00PM. The series will continue each Thursday evening following, I’m going to try and make good on my promise and try to through October 28th. A short discussion will follow each week led by give myself the time needed to heal. Thank you all for your patience Sister Marian and Sister Tina. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND with me during this time! THIS SERIES! If you have friends who attend any of our neighboring Churches who you think might be interested in taking part in this This past week was the return to school for our youth who attend the series, please extend to them an invitation to participate! If you are Titusville Area School District. Who do you think was the happiest? still in the dark and would like to know more about this series, just Although I am sure that everyone was looking forward to getting back Google THE CHOSEN and you can find out more about this offering. to some structure in life after a rather helter-skelter ride of last year. But then just one day into a new academic year, we were faced once Saturday, September 11th, marks the Twentieth Anniversary of again with the concern of a statewide COVID19 resurgence. And it’s September 11, 2001. Most of us remember where we were on the not just Pennsylvania – it is nationwide. So Governor Tom Wolf has morning of September 11, 2001. We watched in horror as images of announced that beginning September 7th, all students, teachers and the terrorist attacks flooded our news media. We mourned the staff will be required to wear face coverings when inside our schools, thousands of men, women, and children who perished in the World regardless of vaccination status. I know that this move creates Trade Center, in the Pentagon, and in a field in central Pennsylvania. controversy among many people, but we do not want to react Churches, synagogues, and mosques opened their doors as people foolishly in the midst of this health pandemic. Things will not change tried to find meaning to this horrific attack. Believers – old and new – in our approach to attendance at public worship in our Church. We found comfort, strength, and challenge in prayer. Our weekend will still keep in place the protocols we have been following all along. liturgies next weekend will remember September 11, 2001 in a Face masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer, etc., will still be in special way. May we all approach this anniversary in a special way effect when we come to Church during these uncertain times. I am as we remember! so grateful to all of you for your consistent cooperation when you are coming into our Church. Together we can make a difference in our CALLING YOUNG ADULTS! If you as a young adult are wrestling lives and in the lives of others! with big questions about your future – you are not alone! The Samuel Group is for young adults ages 20 – 30 who seriously desire FAITH FORMATION to discern God’s will for their lives. The Samuel Group is a seven- Faith Formation classes will begin with a family pick up on month journey that includes monthly gatherings at Saint Mark Wednesday, September 8. Families will be asked to come in and Catholic Center, spiritual direction, prayer, talks, small group complete registration information and families with children in grades discussion, and accompaniment. The goal of the Samuel Group is 1-8 will pick up their Pflaum gospel Weeklies unit one. Parents of for each participant to grow in self-knowledge and to hear and students in grades 9-11 will still need to come and complete the respond to God’s call with an open heart. For more information, registration information and pick up schedules. There will be a $10 contact Fr. Scott Jabo at [email protected]/youth/samuelgroup. registration fee per student to cover the cost of the materials. We will stagger the pick-ups to keep everyone safe. Families with last names The 2021 Catholic Education Collection will take place on A-I should come at 6:30-7:00PM, Last names beginning J-Q come September 18-19. This important collection supports lifelong faith between 7:00-7:30PM, Last names R-Z between 7:30-8:00PM. If we formation for all generations throughout the Diocese of Erie. Please can stick to this arrangement, it will make for a safer registration. give generously and know that one-half of what you contribute will The first class will be held on September 15. The classes will be split remain here at St. Titus parish to support our own religious education into two groups to provide more distancing. Each class will meet in and faith formation programs. Please notice the special envelope in person every other week. The full schedule will be available soon. your packets for this purpose. The parents will have to teach the lesson on the off week. Hopefully, soon then we can return to our every week classes. That is the goal. Thank you all again for your continued support of our St. Titus Church As per the Governor’s new mandate, masks will be required. It is and parish and its need of support for the ongoing operational needs likely that would have been the case anyway. We always strive to of our faith community. Thanks, too, for all who are present at our protect the health of our catechists who are volunteering their time. celebration of Masses in our Church! May we continue to help make Let’s all pray for a safe and calm opening of the school year. Please a safe and healthy environment for our parish’s worship. May we spread the word if you know of any families that have children going continue to remember one another in prayer! into first grade, they need to register for Faith Formation classes. If they have older brothers or sisters that are registered, then they can Have a good week! simply add them to their family registration. Father Packard SAINT TITUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TITUSVILLE, PA WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE Tues.. Sept. 7 Weekday OFFERTORY REPORT 8/20 & 8/21 6:30 PM John Nikonchik (Chris Andres) Envelopes $.2352.00 Wed. Sept. 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Loose $ 179.50 7:30 AM Deceased Member of the Dowling Family (Peter & Diane Burke) Candles $ 38.00 Thurs. Sept. 9 St. Peter Claver, Priest 7:30 AM Souls in Purgatory Assumption $ 10.00 Fri. Sept. 10 Weekday Religious Education $ 0.00 7:30 AM Carmela Orense (Maria Munoz) Total $ 2844.50 Sat. Sept. 11 Weekday 4:30 PM Walter Joyce & Bill Weiland (Family) OFFERTORY REPORT 8/28 & 8/29 Sun. Sept. 12 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Envelopes $.2342.00 8:00 AM The Parishioners of St. Titus Church Loose $ 178.48 10:00 AM Dr. H. S. Anderson (Beth Modlin) Candles $ 68.00 PRAYER LIST Latin America $ 15.00 Assumption $ 10.00 For our Families and Friends: Pauline Milberger, Carreena Ewing, Teddy Religious Education $ 15.00 Muir, Nita Ashley, Brittany Johnson, Janet Anderson, Callie, Connie Phillips, Total $ 2628.48 Brother Timothy Waid, Pop DeMello, Elizabeth Barber, Paul Pennell, Rachel Knupp, Jean Spence, Gina Green, Todd Campbell, Ruth Goodwill, Clint, READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 Clifford J. Kirvan, Jessica & Family, Rita Homer, Ricky Reed, Katelyn Dougherty, Ed Schneider, Colleen Hofmeister, Lori Crawford, Mary Haas, Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 Donna Noel, Mary Anne Kopper, Frank & Cindy Ruppert, Maxine Gollehon, Monday: Col 1:24—2:3/Ps 62:6-7, 9 [8]/Lk 6:6-11 Joe Galletta, Tom Boyle, Ted Kubiak, Clifford Johnson, Bill See, Mary Tuesday: Col 2:6-15/Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9, 10-11 [9]/Lk 6:12-19 Perkins, Drake Fellows, Frank Tomaino, Charlotte Randall, Kyle Lukowich, Wednesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6ab, 6c [Is 61:10]/Mt 1:1-16, Sherry Lynn Beach, Zach Thompson, Kathy Obert, Steven Gratkowski, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Teresa F., Anna Bauer, Alex Kunz, Mike Wakefield, Jim Kocan, Linda Marsh, Thursday: Col 3:12-17/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [6]/Lk 6:27-38 Sharon Wirkowski, Brud & Nancy Giffin, Lilly Bailey, Pat Maginnis, Tom & Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 [cf. 5]/Lk 6:39-42 Loretto Parres, Bill & Robin Amore, Beth Davidson, Valerie Boyle, Margaret Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 [2]/Lk 6:43-49 Collins, Bill Hensler, Bill Stumpf, Barb English, Barb Gratkowski, Patrick J. Next Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27 Hynes, Jr., Nancy Prenatt, Don Lesko, Patrick Cartney, II, Tom Hasbrouck, -35 Mary Ann & Michail Woolridge, Mandy Hanely *The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 6 in ob- Please call the Parish Office to add or remove anyone from the servance of Labor Day* prayer list.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn during the month of September in For our Servicemen and Servicewomen: Brock Benedict, memory of Dr. & Mrs. H. S. Anderson requested by Beth Modlin. James Moyer, Derek Baldwin, Andrew Baldwin, Casey Bargar,

Destiny Nicol, Christopher Macko, Robert Macko, Mathew MAY THEY REST IN PEACE—The sympathy of the parish is ex- Longiotti, Luke English, Cory Bemis, Kayla Barrett, Dr. tended to the Family of Carol Patterson, member of St. Titus Par- Joseph Shevchik, Travis Pearsall, Caden Mallory, Anna ish and Christine “Tina” Turrietta Brandt, niece of Helen Quimby Bauer, Alex Kunz, Andy Ferguson, Michael Avallone, Matthew & Sue Slagle. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful de- English parted through the mercy of God rest in peace, and may He bless those who mourn them. Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for A NEW SERIES—St. Titus Church and Catholic Rural Ministry will us in our time of need. Amen host Season 1 of the series “The Chosen”. This is a new original series based on the life of Jesus Christ and seeing a glimpse of his PRAY FOR PRIESTS: Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, Rev. life through those who knew Him. The series will begin on Thurs- Robert P. Susa, Rev. Edward J. Walk, Very Rev. Vincent P. day, September 9 at St. Titus Church from 6:30PM – 8:00PM, and Cieslewicz, V.F., Rev. Jason A. Glover, Rev. Leo J. Gallina, Rev. will continue each Thursday evening through October 28. A short John A. Walsh discussion will follow each week led by Sister Tina Geiger and Sister Marian Wehler. Ministry Schedule (September 11 & 12) 4:30 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM TUESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY—The ladies are excited Lector: Bill Adelman Lector: Carolyn Bienio Lector: Devone Pepple to start planning the Tuesday Afternoon Bible Studies beginning on Sacristan: Ellen Byrnes Sacristan: Karen Edwards Sacristan: Steve & Tuesday, September 7 from 12:30-3PM in the conference of St. Mary James Titus Church. The ladies will begin this years bible study with a “Welcome Back Party” !

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