THE CHURCH OF TIMOTHY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Founded 1928

Celebrating 90 years of God’s abundant grace October 3, 2021 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 0 3 O CTOBER 2 0 2 1 T WENTY –S EVENTH S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T I M E

SAINT TIMOTHY RECTORY 3001 Levick Street * Philadelphia, PA 19149 SUNDAY MASS Telephone: 215-624-6188 * Fax: 215-624-1316 Saturday evening: 4:30 pm Open Mon. and Fri. 9:00a.m.—12:00p.m. Sunday: 6:30 am, 9:15 am, 12:00 Pm Tues., Wed. and Thurs. 9:00a.m. — 4:00p.m. DAILY MASS Reverend S. Olivere, Pastor Monday to Friday: 8:30 am Reverend Jason E. Buck, In Residence Saturday: 8:30 am Reverend Charles J. Noone, In Residence Reverend John A. Kolodziej, OSFS HOLYDAYS Sunday Ministry No Vigil Mass the day before the Holyday. Mass on the Holy day of Obligation: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. PASTORAL STAFF Sister Beatrice McElrone, SSJ Director of Social Services BLESSED TRINITY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 215-331-5436 Hawthorne and Levick Streets Ms. Anne Coneghen Telephone: 215-338-9797 * Fax: 215-331-6457 Director of Music Ministries Ms. Linda Milewski, Principal 215-624-6188 x102 Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman Coordinator of Religious Education SAINT TIMOTHY CONVENT 215-624-6188 x123 3033 Levick Street Mr. Thomas Sullivan Telephone: 215-624-8333 Business Manager The Sisters of Saint 215-624-6188 x104 The Sisters of Christian Charity

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for anointing and Confessions are heard every Saturday from 3:15 to 4:15pm in the lower Communion for the sick and dying. church, or by appointment.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PREP) The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the second and fourth Religious instruction for elementary school students takes place on Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm in the upper church. Wednesday afternoons during the school year. Please contact Mrs. Parents are asked to register for Baptism by calling the rectory. Cheryl Kirschman for more information . Pre Jordan instructions are required for parents and are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the rectory dining room. To be Announced CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS Please call the rectory to register for the class. This prepares adolescents and adults for Baptism and full communion in the . For more information, please contact the rectory. BLESSED SACRAMENT Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Wednesday in the lower church beginning at 9:00 am and concluding at 12 noon. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage must be made with one of the parish priests at least six months before the wedding date. NEW PARISHIONERS New parishioners are most welcome and are encouraged to register as soon as possible after moving into the parish. VISITS TO SICK AND HOMEBOUND The parish priests visit the sick in their homes and in area hospitals. Please contact the rectory to arrange a visit.

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A Letter from our Pastor

Dear Friends,

As we transition this weekend into October (and officially move from summer into autumn), I am reminded that at this time of year we celebrate liturgically many great feasts. On September 29th, we remember the : Mi- chael, , and , the great messengers and defenders of God and protectors of humanity, especially against the forces of evil. On September 30th, we commemorate Saint , the lover and teacher of Sacred Scripture, who shared so much of his knowledge of Scripture with the Church through the ages. On October 1st, we celebrate Saint Therese of the Child (the Little Flower), whose “little way” and simple awareness of God’s love for her have en- couraged millions to imitate her example. On October 2nd, we observe the feast of the Guardian , those living spir- its who guide us in the ways of God during our earthly sojourn. On October 4th, we celebrate the great Saint , who received the mandate from the Lord to “rebuild my Church,” and is such a great role-model for us today as we strive to rebuild and reshape the Church in the image of Jesus in our present day. How blest we are in the friendship we share with the , as well as in their for us!

I want to update you on the work we have had done recently around the parish property. You know already that we had the exterior doors of the church repaired and refinished. As you can see, they look (and operate!) like new. Alto- gether, we had twelve doors (or six pairs) repaired and refinished. This project cost a total of $47,300, which was, thanks be to God, well below our initial projection. Most of you saw last week and this week the fact that we had the big park- ing lot repaved (i.e., the lot between the church and the school). This desperately needed to be re-done, and the owner of the company who did it offered us an outstanding deal. The total cost of this project was $85,000, which is well below what this type of would normally cost. We are also at this time in the process of getting bids for the work that needs to be completed in the upper church altar area (repairing and redecorating the ceiling right above the main altar, and get- ting the entire sanctuary repainted). You will be hearing more about this project in the coming weeks, since my goal is to get this completed in time for Christmas.

In the campaign we conducted last year to complete some of these capital projects, we raised, through your great generosity, almost $80,000 ($78,000 to be exact). These monies, along with the income from three very generous be- quests which were left to us from three parishioners who remembered the parish in their wills, allowed us to complete all of this very necessary work.

You know that we have very large and very old buildings that make up our parish plant. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that every single day issues arise in these buildings, whether they be leaks or other plumbing issues, elec- trical problems, crises with the boilers or the church air conditioner, or whatever. For our facilities staff, our business manager, and myself, these building issues can sometimes be overwhelming. However, I, more often than not, remember the great blessing we have in these beautiful buildings, which really are the legacy left by the priests and parishioners who built them, to us and to the generations that will follow us. I also remember the fact that you, the faithful parishion- ers of Saint Timothy’s, through your boundless generosity, make it possible for us to continue to repair, upkeep and beautify these buildings, so that we and those who come after us may continue to use them and enjoy them. Once again, I say to you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Another project that we are working on is the Shrine to , which will be located on the rectory lawn, facing the church, where the large wooden cross is now placed. As I already mentioned to you, around this beautiful shrine will be a brick memorial garden, where you will be able to purchase bricks in memory of or in honor of your loved ones. We are in the process of working on this, with a goal of having this, also, completed by Christmas. Again, you will be hearing more about this project in the coming weeks.

Know that you and those you love are daily remembered in my Mass and my prayers.

Love and prayers, Father Olivere

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Monday, Oct. 4th Saint Francis of Assisi 8:30 am John DeLuca The Sanctuary Light in the Upper Church will burn In Loving Memory of Joseph W. & Margaret M. Kyskiewicz

Tuesday, Oct. 5th Ordinary Weekday 8:30am Harry and Margaret Porter The Bread and Wine are offered in the Upper Church In Honor of Christina Kosyla (Living) Wednesday, Oct. 6th Saint 8:30am Reverend John Bradley The Sanctuary Light in the Lower Church will burn In Loving Memory of Raymond Spencer Thursday, Oct. 7th Our Lady of the Rosary 8:30am Flanigan Family The Bread and Wine are offered in the Lower Church In Honor of Joan Migliore Manning (Living) Friday, Oct. 8th Ordinary Weekday 8:30am Joseph Kozel

Saturday, Oct. 9th SS. Denis and John Leonardi 8:30am Universal Call to Holiness Irene Zantek 4:30pm William J., Sr. and Frances A. Usher EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT AND BENEDICTION Sunday, Oct. 10th Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time on Wednesdays in the Lower Church. Exposition will take place after 6:30am Kevin Null the 8:30 am Mass until Benediction at 12 Noon 9:15am George and Teresa Mingle 12:00pm Marianne Kilbride RECITATION OF THE HOLY ROSARY 8:00 am daily in the Lower Church. 8:00 am Saturday at the outdoor Grotto (weather permitting).

Sunday Scripture Readings

Sunday, Oct. 10th: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, Let God 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

Parish Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10

3pm CYO Athletics 3pm CYO Athletics 3pm CYO Athletics 3pm CYO Athletics 3pm CYO Athletics 9am CYO Athletics

Exposition and Adoration

PREP 4th-8th at 4:30 (LC)

RCIA at 7pm

PREP— Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman Altar Server Schedule—Oct. 3rd 215-624-6188 Ext. 123

Monday 8:30 am Tuesday 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am Thursday 8:30 am Friday 8:30 am 4:30PM in the Lower Church. Dismissal time is 5:45PM.

Students are asked to enter through the elevator side of Saturday, Oct. 9th church. Temperatures will be taken and ALL students 8:30 am should wear a mask. 4:30 pm M. Leary, O. Leary, C. Leary Sunday, Oct. 10th All students must be registered before attending class. 9:15 am G. Forgione, J. Venango No same day registration. 12:00 pm K. Dang, T. Hylan, M. Todd Registrations is $100/child.

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DECEMBER SWEEPSTAKES TICKETS SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH Based on PA PICK 4 CHANCE DRIVE 7:00 PM Drawing Monday thru Saturday WE DO NOT PAY ON 2nd DRAW NUMBERS We hope that this message finds you in good health. Be as- sured that you are in our prayers during this unprecedented time. While much around us has changed, one thing has not! EXACT MATCHING NUMBER WINS: We are, once again, having our Annual Chance Drive to bene- $1,500.00 Every Friday in fit Saint Joseph Villa. In fact, this is our 31st year to have this December 2021 important fundraiser, always our biggest fundraiser of the year. Due to the pandemic, to help $1,200.00 Every Saturday in keep everyone safe and healthy, we will only be selling chanc- es online this year. No in person sales! No one has to touch December 2021 any paper, pens or money. $1,000.00 Every Monday, Tuesday, The chances are $5.00 each, or Wednesday and Thursday in a “book” of 5 chances for $20.00. December 2021 *** Grand Prize—$10,000 (less 28% tax *** 5 Prizes of $500 PLUS PRIZES EVERY MONDAY THROUGH Visit our Chance Drive page at SATURDAY FOR ANY COMBINATION OF THE https://ssjphila.networkforgood.com/events/21048-chance- 4 DIGITS drive-2020 $300 for 4-way box combinations or the Sisters of Saint Joseph events page at $200 for 6-way box combinations http://www.ssjphila.org/home/support-our-mission/ $100 for a 12-way box combinations fundraising-events/. $50 for 24-way box combinations The virtual drawing will take place on December 5th at 1:00pm, and we will be announcing the winners on our social ALL FOR A $20 donation media platforms.

If you would like to purchase chances, but are not comforta- SELL 5 AND GET A FREE CHANCE FOR ble using a computer, please place cash in an envelope. YOURSELF Write your name, address and phone number on the enve- Available at the Scrip Office. lope, attention to: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Make checks payable to: You can drop the envelope off at the rectory, or place it in the St. Timothy Church collection basket at church and Sister will be kind enough to fill out your entry for you. COMING SOON!

Please pray for the success of the Chance Drive. God Bless you! TIMOTHY PARISH CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 2pm Classic Wreath $25.00 Mass with Anointing of the Sick Victorian Wreath $30.00 Cranberry Splash Wreath $30.00 The Sacrament of the Sick will be available for those whose Wintergreen Wreath $30.00 health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. Family caregivers are also welcome to attend. Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia **INTRODUCING** Registration is not required, but appreciated. Please email Jenn McAndrew at The Candlelit Centerpiece $35.00 [email protected] and 22” Table Top Christmas Tree $35.00 Parish website - https:www.mdpparish.com

More information and order forms will be available in the coming weeks.

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PARISH PRAYER INTENTIONS

Martha Bullock Michael Hogan Don Shapley THANK YOU THANK YOU … to the many St. Tim’s Carmela Cella Michael Mahon Richard Springer parishioners who accompanied me throughout my 29 yrs Anna Cepparulo Joan Migliore Manning Baby Street of ministry. Never once did I walk this journey alone. Ofc. Ervine Connor Pay Marn Megan Street Sustaining me along the way was the presence, support Rich Diego John McKeown, Jr. Fred Taylor and generosity of multiple special persons. Once I read Joan Dillion Fran Murray Tracy this slogan on a passing truck, “ Helping us to help oth- Dougherty Jimmy O’Brien Bonnie Verruno ers.” I soon realized how very much this fit you. You Patrick Dougherty Mary Ousey John Wilson were the reality that provided me the opportunity to reach James Gallagher Lizza Padilla George Wright out and respond to need. My grace-filled ministry both Cindy Garbacki Raymond Pagan Jim Zaccario, Sr. enriched and inspired me. Helping others became an on- Mark Guntle Maureen Pschopp going rewarding experience: the gratitude of those we Patrick Kelly Theresa Russo helped, the trust placed in me , other’s awareness of need and willingness to reach out, the generosity to donate food Carol Keyser Felix Rybicki Chrisna Kosyla Carol Schwinger for the less fortunate, the constant selflessness, all were a source of inspiration to me. Yes, with God’s grace and so

many good people I walked this road. I am so very grate- Let them be filled with patience and joy in your presence as they wait ful. These many years were both an honor and a privilege, for your healing touch. Please restore your servants to full health, how very blessed a journey. My thanks to all for the very dear Father. Remove all fear and doubt from their hearts by the special farewell that was overwhelming and humbling. I power of your Holy Spirit, and may you, Lord, be glorified through their life, Amen. so appreciated the Liturgy and reception. Your presence and generosity meant the world to me. The meaningful

gifts symbolizing the ministry of outreach, I will cherish. **We will be happy to keep the name of your loved one on the sick list for three weeks. Hopefully, by that time, they will have recovered. If you wish to Know that I leave St. Tim’s the recipient of God’s energy extend a request for prayers beyond that time, please call the rectory in order of love that you so witnessed and shared. As we continue to place the request on the prayer list again.** along our separate paths, let us make prayer our connect- or, counting on one another’s prayers. . Peace, Sister Bea

Frank P. Hand Sr. Bea McElrone, SSJ Catherine A. McCall Ministry Center 215-331-5436

Barbara Willson FOOD FOR THE NEEDY We continue to need and appreciate your donations to help May the souls of the faithful departed those experiencing hard times. Please drop off your donation (bag of non-perishables) on the through the mercy of God front porch of the Rectory (3001) any time between rest in peace. 9am and 3pm, Monday or Tuesday.

God bless your efforts in this outreach. FATIMA HOLY HOUR FOR WORLD PEACE and For an End to the Pandemic Available through the Ministry Office

Come join us on Wednesday, October 13th at 215-331-5436 Medical Equipment Items:

Saint Timothy Church 3001 Levick Street Commode (3), hinged toilet seat riser (elongated), bath tub at 7pm. handle, elevated toilet seat w/bars, Uplift Power lifting seat, Devotions include rosary and benediction. Shower chair and walker basket.

Office of Ministry with Young Adults Maternity B.V.M. School An Intercultural Gathering for Adoration and Fellowship Class of 1970, 50+1 REUNION

Saturday, October 16th at 7pm Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 7pm-1am St. Peter’s Church/St. John Neuman Shrine Maternity BVM Parish Hall 9220 Old Bustleton Ave 19115 (1019 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123) $50/person—Make check payable to: Maternity BVM Official launch of the Office of Ministry with Young Adults. Church Followed by a fire pit social (weather permitting). Attention: Denise (include Name(s)/Number/Email) RSVP to: https://phillyyam.org/events/ [email protected] for more information.

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SCRIP-Mr. Thomas Sullivan Music Ministry 215-624-6188 ext. 106 Anne Coneghen 215- 624- 6188 Ext. 102 The Scrip Program benefits so many people in our parish. It helps those who participate with their tuition costs to Blessed Trinity School and Saint Timothy Parish as well. Are you looking for a way to give back to your Parish, SCRIP is the Thursday, October 7th program for you. Volunteer your time, purchase SCRIP gift 7pm cards (at face value and a small percentage is allotted towards the Parish or a young person’s tuition). Check out our expansive list of participating stores: grocery, retail, restaurants, movies. SCRIP hours: Remaining 2019 Sanctuary Memorials Tuesday: 1pm to 4pm Wednesday: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm Thursday: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm October 3rd: Bread and Wine (UC) Friday: 9am to 12pm October 3rd: Sanctuary Light (LC) DROP OFF ORDERS are available also. Orders may be dropped October 3rd: Bread and Wine (LC) off in the rectory mail slot

Blessed Trinity Tui on Offi ce 2021 Catholic Women’s Conference 215-624-6188 x110/215-338-9797 x122 Mini Conferences Strong and Beautiful

CONTACT: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Farrell, SSJ. Saturday, October 23, 2021 or Mr. Tom Sullivan National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa [email protected] or [email protected] 654 Ferry Road Doylestown, PA The tuition office is open on: Monday 10am to 12pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 3pm CWS2021 will be a modified version of our usual day-long event. This year, Catholic women are invited to attend one, PREP— Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman Hour, in-person mini –conference—morning or afternoon– and 215-624-6188 Ext. 123 then enjoy four video talks at home at your leisure. Morning keynote by Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Afternoon keynote by Mother Clare Matthias, CFR Looking for a way to give back to the parish? The Spanish track takes place at Holy Innocents Parish in Want to share your faith? Philadelphia with keynote by Yamilka Genao. Enjoy working with children? For full info. about speakers, talk topics and registration, Please consider the opportunity to work with sixth or Visit: http://www.catholicwomensconference.org/ seventh grade students. We are in need of three catechists. Or consider being a door monitor. No experience necessary. All positions require clearances and safe environment train- ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ing. Please contact Mrs. Kirschman for more information. Fall Open House for perspective students on Sunday, October 17th from 11am to 1pm. Registration is required and because

of the pandemic we request that only one parent attend with their son. PREP will be collecting for a

Community Baby Shower during the month of Scholarship Entrance Exams for 8th grade boys on October. Saturday, October 23/ Sunday, November 7th/Saturday, Please feel free to contribute infant through 5T November 27th. Testing will begin at 9am and conclude at size diapers and clothing, feeding supplies, gift cards, noon. We ask all applicants to arrive 30 minutes ahead of or time. other necessities. www.RomanCatholicHS.com or 215-627-1270 ext. 110 Posters are hanging at the entrances of church for more information. Items collected will benefit clients at Catholic Social Services. Talk Radio for Catholic Life (Radio 640 am) Donations may be placed in the collection boxes at the www.relevantradio.com/app Church doors. Relevant Radio (640AM) and EWTN and Napa Institute announce a joint effort to pray and promote the daily rosary during the month of October for “the end to legal abortion in America and an outpouring of support for expectant mothers.” No matter who you are, you belong here. ROSARY ACROSS AMERICA EVERY NIGHT AT 8pm

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Financial Information—Sunday Tithing GOLDE N FRIEND S SENIO R CLU B C o n t a c t : K a t h y D r i s s e l 215-370-773 5 God’s Plan for Giving: Thank you! Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church. Full tithing means 10% of Stop by and have a great Wednesday with us from income to God. We ask half of this, or 5% for your Parish Church. 10am to 2pm. YouWE’RE can have BACK! coffee, cake, make many good friendsAll and are a chanceWELCOME!! to win B I N G O. Come for a free visit. I know you will come back to Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 join Golden Friends Seniors here in the gym. Any Amt: $4,771.00 Env: 225 Wednesday’s 10am to 2pm. questions call 215-370-7735 Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 We are a fun group! Amt: $6,317.00 Env: 221

Saint Timothy 50/50 Monthly Prize Drawing: October 31 A Will can be a final expression of one’s love and Cost: (1)one for $2.00 or 3(three) for $5.00 concern for family, friends, and the Parish Community. Drawing: Last day of month/need not be present to win. Please remember St Timothy Church in your estate planning! NAME: Participatin g Parishioner / PHONE: S c h o o l F a mi l y

Saint Timothy 50/50 A participating parishioner is a member of Saint Timothy Parish Monthly Prize Drawing: October 31 who faithfully attends Mass on Sunday & who contributes to the Cost: (1)one for $2.00 or 3(three) for $5.00 support of our parish at that time through the use of Sunday enve- Drawing: Last day of month/need not be present to win. lopes with a minimum contribution of $11.00 per week as the par- ish subsidy has been increased to $1,150 per student. In addition, NAME: High School students should continue to use their envelopes as PHONE: well. All contributions will be reviewed & tuition will be charged accordingly.

Saint Timothy 50/50 M e m o r i a l Opportunitie s Monthly Prize Drawing: October 31 Cost: (1)one for $2.00 or 3(three) for $5.00 h Sanctuary candle: A sanctuary candle burns in both our upper and Drawing: Last day of month/need not be present to win. lower church to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. If you wish to have the sanctuary NAME: candles in the upper or lower church burn for a full week in PHONE: memory of a loved one, please contact the rectory. The suggested offering is $10. h Bread and Wine: In the early Church it was customary for the Saint Timothy 50/50 Monthly Prize Drawing: October 31 People of God to provide the bread and wine to be used at the Cost: (1)one for $2.00 or 3(three) for $5.00 Celebration of the Eucharist. If you wish to participate in the Drawing: Last day of month/need not be present to win. ancient tradition of providing the bread and wine for the Celebration of the Eucharist in either the upper church or lower NAME: church as a memorial for your Family or your deceased loved ones, PHONE: please call the rectory. Suggested offering: $10. h Sanctuary Memorial Fund: This fund is an ideal way to memorialize deceased loved ones and friends. At the time of a Saint Timothy 50/50 funeral, funds can be directed to the Parish Sanctuary Fund. An Monthly Prize Drawing: October 31 acknowledgement of the gift is sent to the Family of the deceased. Cost: (1)one for $2.00 or 3(three) for $5.00 Drawing: Last day of month/need not be present to win. The fund is used for the upkeep of Saint Timothy Sanctuaries. Mass is offered for Memorial Fund Benefactors privately. NAME: PHONE: Sanctuary Memorials There are Sanctuary Candles and Bread and Wine Memorials CONGRATULATIONS! available through the rest of the year To our September winner: Please visit, or call the rectory 215-624-6188 Anonymous

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Are You Called to Be a Deacon in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia? BTCS BOBCAT NATION are here to support Blessed Trinity School! We will be auctioning off items to make up for other fundraisers that we cannot have due to COVID. Permanent Diaconate Information Night Webinar All proceeds raised benefit Blessed Trinity! Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Different items will be auctioned off every week or so. 7:00 PM The way it works is: We invite Catholic men (and wives if married) between the ages of 29 and 55 to join us for live webinar with a panel of 1. We will put up an item with a bid price with a limited clergy about discerning a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate number of spots. and admittance to the School for Diaconal Formation program. 2. Comment to let us know how many spots you want. 3. Send payment through—Venmo@BlessedTrinitySchool. For more information or to take the next step and to register 4. When you pay, please comment again “paid” on your orig- for the upcoming virtual Permanent Diaconate Information inal comment. Night please visit https://archphila.org/deacon. 5. Once we receive payment, your name will be added to the list. 6. After all spots are filled, we will randomly pick a winner. SAINT TIMOTHY CHURCH 7. Prizes must be picked up. We will not be mailing any 90TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK prizes. FEEL FREE TO INVITE FRIENDS!! If you have any questions, email: [email protected] Take a walk down memory lane and relive our 90th Payments can also be dropped off at the rectory, or placed in Anniversary celebrations! the church collection basket, marked “BOBCAT NATION”, with your name, phone number, number of spots and amount Read about our rich history enclosed. and previous pastors. See Saint Timothy’s Sacra- mental Life and Parish cele- brations. View our many photos of past parish life and our many organizations. volun- teers, school children and parishioners.

Saint Timothy 90th Anniversary Book Order

Name: ______

Phone: ______

No. of Books: ______Amt. Enclosed: $______

Please make checks payable to: Saint Timothy Church

The cost is $25.00 per book. If you have any questions, please contact the Rectory at 215-624-6188

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Saint Timothy Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish Family of Saint Timothy Roman Catholic Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a diverse community of many generations, are dedicated to announcing God’s presence for all people

Relying on God’s Spirit and a strong tradition of Word, worship and welcome, we seek to create a community of prayer, teaching and service.

Parish Clergy Reverend Michael S. Olivere ...... Pastor ...... 215-624-6188 molivere@st-ms.org Reverend Jason E. Buck ...... In Residence ...... 215-624-6188

Reverend Charles J. Noone ...... In Residence ...... 215-624-6188 Parish Pastoral Staff Sister Beatrice McElrone, SSJ ...... Social Services ...... 215-331-5436 Ms. Anne Coneghen ...... Music Ministries ...... 215-624-6188 x102 aconeghen@st-ms.org Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman ...... Religious Educaon ...... 215-624-6188 x123 ckirschman@st-ms.org Parish Administrave Staff Mr. Thomas Sullivan ...... Business Manager 215-624-6188 x104 tsullivan@st-ms.org Mrs. Annmarie Haag ...... Secretary ...... 215-624-6188 x101 ahaag@st-ms.org Ms. Mary Porter ...... Secretary ...... 215-624-6188 x212 mporter@st-ms.org Mr. Francesco Sifoni…………………………………...Director of Facilies………………………….215-624-6188 [email protected]

Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School Ms. Linda Milewski ...... Principal ...... 215-338-9797 [email protected] Mr. Thomas Sullivan ...... School Business Office ...... 215-338-9797 [email protected] Mrs. Anna Marie Kelly ...... School Secretary ...... 215-338-9797 x120 [email protected] Sister Mary Elizabeth Farrell, SSJ ...... Tuion Officer...... 215-624-6188 x110 tui[email protected] BTRCS Smart Tuion ...... SMART Tuion ...... 888-868-8828 Home and School Associaon...... 215-338-9797 (opon ‘6’) - (voice mail only) Parish Ministry Contacts Aid for Friends ...... Mrs. Lynn Trombea ...... 215-464-2224 Altar Servers ...... Mrs. Kirschman ...... 215-624-6188 x123 altarservers@st-ms.org Choir ...... Ms. Anne Coneghen ...... 215-624-6188 x102 aconeghen@st-ms.org CYO Sports ...... Mrs. Tricia Decker...... 215-333-5203 [email protected] CYO Teenage Youth Group ...... Mr. Thomas Sullivan ...... 215-743-6344 [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of Communion ...... Rectory Office ...... 215-624-6188 rectory@st-ms.org Lectors ...... Ms. Margaret Stein ...... [email protected] Men of Saint Timothy ...... Mr. Paul Prendergast...... 215-342-7948 Chrisan Iniaon ...... Rev. Michael S Olivere ...... 215-624-6188 SCRIP ...... Mr. Thomas Sullivan ...... 215-624-6188 x106 [email protected] Senior Cizens ...... Kathy Drissel ...... 215-370-7735 Separated or Divorced Catholics ...... Family Life Office: Tara Seyfer ...... 215-587-3516 S.T.A.R. (Saint Timothy Alumni) ...... Mrs. Jackie Lardani ...... stars@sms.org Swim Team (Tigersharks) ...... Mr. Ryan Kaminski ...... 267-978-8794 [email protected]

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