August 21, 2016

St. Titus Parish
3006 KEENWOOD ROAD, EAST NORRITON, PA 19403
PARISH PHONE: 610-279-4990 FAX: 610-279-8640
WWW.STTITUS.ORG
EMAIL: STTITUS@ STTITUS. ORG
PASTOR: REVEREND LEONARD A. LEWANDOWSKI
DEACON: CLAUDE GRANESE
August 21, 2016
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil
4:30pm
Sunday Morning
9:00am, 11:00am
Daily Mass
Mon, Tues, Fri
8:45am
Thurs
6:30pm
Saturday
8:45am
Holy Days
8:45am,12:00Noon,7:00pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday afternoons 3:30-4:00pm or
by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Second Sunday of each month at
12:15pm. Fourth Sunday of month
during 11:00am Mass. Baptisms are
not performed on holidays.
Parents presenting their first child for
baptism are required to attend
Pre-Jordan class.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Couples must make arrangements at
least six months in advance of the
requested date.
Pre Cana participation is required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Catholics who are seriously ill or
weakened by old age are encouraged
to request this Sacrament. Those
entering the hospital for surgery are
invited to receive this sacrament prior
to admission.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday, 9:00am—4:00pm
Evenings:
Monday-Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm
PARISH STAFF
BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs. Maureen Lewis: 610-279-4990
[email protected]
DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/
YOUTH MINISTRY
Mrs. Claire Boyle
610-306-3438
[email protected]
CHOIR & MUSIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Bob Leso: 856-478-4137
[email protected]
BULLETIN EDITOR
Mrs. Maureen Lewis
610-279-4990
[email protected]
HOLY ROSARY REGIONAL SCHOOL
Principal: Mrs. Lisa Hoban
610-825-0160
[email protected]
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LITURGICAL NOTES:
Children’s Liturgy of the Word,
11:00am Mass
“From the Pen of Father Len”
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Titus Parish,
Praised be Jesus Christ—now and forever!
Miraculous Medal Novena,
This past Monday (although this year it was not a holy day of
Mondays after 8:45am Mass
obligation) the church celebrated one (if not ”the”) of the major feast
days dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary—The feast of the
Divine Mercy Devotion,
Assumption. The Latin “ASSUMPTIO” means “a taking”. On this feast
Fridays after 8:45am Mass
Rosary following every Morning Mass
of the Assumption, we celebrate the “taking” of the Blessed Mother—
Body and Soul into heaven. Like Jesus it has been officially proclaimed
HEADS UP!
that Mary’s Body was not left to “decay” but was immediately
THERE WILL BE NO EVENING
“glorified” and “taken” into heaven. She is, after all, the highest honor
HOURS AT THE PARISH OFof our race. Not only is she the only person to be born without original
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sin (after Adam and Eve), but she is now the only person to have
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already received what we all hope to receive at the end of all time,
SHIFT NEEDS A VACATION!
and that is a “beautiful, perfect, glorified body” united to her soul in
Heaven.
As I said, this belief is “officially” stated in our Church. It took a long
THIS WEEK AT ST. TITUS
time, however, for the infallible statement to be made. It wasn’t until
November 1, 1950, that Pope Pius XII officially and infallibly declared
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Mary to have been assumed into heaven body and soul. Pope Pius XII’s
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definition of Mary’s assumption still leaves open a few critical
Practice, Church
questions. First of all, it leaves open the question as to whether or not
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
1:00pm, Flame of Love Cenacle, Rectory Mary really “died”. Did she die and then was taken to heaven? Or, was
she taken into heaven “before” she died? Also, there is no answer as
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to “where” she died? Some say her “death” took place in Jerusalem.
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There is a church in Jerusalem dedicated to the “Dormition” (Falling
6-7:30pm, Two Hearts Prayer Meeting,
asleep ) of Mary. Other’s claim she died in Ephesus where St. John was
School
taking care of her. It’s believed that she “died” and three days later
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
her body was assumed into heaven. When did she die? No one knows
Pray the Rosary after 6:30pm Mass
6:30-9pm, Knights of Columbus
and nothing official is written about it. Some say a few days after Jesus
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Ascension into heaven. Some say years later. How did she die? If she
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did die, no one has recorded what she died from. So there are still a
4:00pm, Rosary for the Unborn, Church lot of “unanswered” questions.
For our benefit, it is only necessary for us to accept the fact that
Mary – the highest honor of our race born without original sin, and the
Mother of God—should indeed be treated “special”. She has already
achieved what we all hope to achieve at the end of the world. Her
Please get your
body has already been glorified and rests for all eternity in the
payments in for
magnificent beauty of God’s light. Who better than Mary to represent
the Seniors’
us as we await God’s kingdom standing alone incomplete victory over
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Satan.
Make checks payable to:
Oh—P.S. the date of August 15th is also a mystery as to
why that date was chosen. It probably has to do with the
St. Titus Seniors
naming of a church in honor of the Assumption around the
mail to:
15th of August . The common belief of Mary’s Assumption
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goes back to the 3rd century. Her body was never found. You
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would think that a woman of that importance would have a prominent
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grave. But no grave exists that actually contains the earthly remains of
the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Peace, Fr. Len
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, August 21
9:00am
† Helen Manigly
11:00am
† Catherine McCracken
Monday, August 22
8:45am
Living & Deceased Parishioners
Tuesday, August 23
8:45am
† Helen Manigly
Wednesday, August 24
NO MASS
Thursday, August 25
6:30pm
† Ruth Godlewski
Friday, August 26
8:45am
† David DeColli
Saturday, August 27
8:45am
† Helen B. Gardocki
4:30pm
† Vincent P. Corbo
Sunday, August 28
9:00am
† Rita Russo
11:00am
† Joseph Gavanus
CANDLE INTENTIONS
Week of August 21st-27th
BLESSED MOTHER: + Ruth Godlewski
SAINT JOSEPH: + Ruth Godlewski
MAIN ALTAR: + Ruth Godlewski
OUR FINANCIAL PICTURE
Fiscal Year: July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2017
Total Sunday Collection for
Weekend of August 13-14, 2016………..$8,058.00
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Special Visit
This weekend, August 20th and 21st,
representatives from the Metanoia Young
Adults group will visit St. Titus. They will have
a table in the Church Lobby with information on their
organization. Metanoia is an active community of
Catholic young adults in Western Montgomery
County. The group supports Catholics in their 20s and
30s who are looking to deepen their faith and meet
fellow Catholics in the area. Their Ministry includes:
Theology on Tap, faith based meetings, community
service, retreats, and outdoor events and activities.
Please stop by and check it out either for yourself or
your children or other family members.
Welcome
To all who are tired and need rest;
To all who mourn and need comfort;
To all who are friendless and need friendship;
To all who are discouraged and need hope;
To all who are homeless and need sheltering love;
To all who sin and need a Savior;
And to whomsoever will.
The Parish of St. Titus opens wide its doors
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!
ElectionofGodparents: One Godparent is required. Two
Godparents – one male, one female may be appointed.
Godparents must be practicing Catholics, 16 years of age or
older, fully initiated into the Church (Baptized and Confirmed) at
least 6 months before baptism. A non-Catholic may stand as a
Christian Witness. Former Catholics are ineligible. Godparents
must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from their pastor; Christian
Witnesses must provide a copy of their baptismal record. These
documents and baptismal stipend must be received by the
parish office one week before the day of Baptism.
ST. TITUS PARISH UPDATE
The Catholic Charities Appeal continues. We take this
time to thank all our parishioners who have already
made their donation to this vital appeal. Your gift
helps tens of thousands of people through varied
ministries, activities, programs and services funded by
Catholic Charities. God bless you for your caring
support. We know that our God is never outdone in
generosity.
As of August 12th, our parish family has made 124
donations totaling $14,559 which is 64% towards
our goal of $22,796. This is a great start, but we still
have a way to go. Please prayerfully consider your gift
today to Catholic Charities and forward it through
the envelopes or pledge cards provided or go to
http://www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org and donate
there. Every gift, large and small, has an impact. With
this year’s Appeal, there is A New Vision seeking to
provide support to 180 beneficiaries in the key areas
of Education; Social Services; Evangelization, Parish
and Spiritual Life; Clergy; and Mission Activities.
Thank you for whatever you can do!
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J U BI LEE Y EAR
OF
M ER CY C ON N ECT ION S
Reflection for August 2016
Jubilee Year of Mercy - The Corporal Works of Mercy
Jesus was a Person of action who showed mercy and compassion in concrete ways. Jesus fed the
hungry, sheltered those in need, visited the sick and buried the dead. Jesus took time and paid close
attention to recognize the basic needs of the persons He encountered. He challenges us to do the
same. The Catechism teaches that “human misery elicited the compassion of Christ the Savior.
Hence, those who are oppressed by poverty are the object of a preferential love on the part of the
Church” (2448).
The Corporal Works of Mercy are a roadmap for each of us to share in Jesus’ ministry. As St. Teresa of Avila
reminds us: “Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours. Yours are the
eyes through which to look out Christ's compassion to the world. Yours are the feet with which he is to go about
doing good.” Actions such as feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, sheltering the homeless, visiting the
sick and burying the dead are all actions that extend God’s compassion and mercy.
The scriptural basis for the works of mercy are laid out in Matthew 25 when Jesus reminds us that when we
feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, visit the sick and imprisoned, we are doing it for HIM. The works of
mercy are not optional but rather essential to living the Christian life of holiness and goodness. We are not only
to receive the mercy of God but to use it by being merciful to others through our actions. –
~Anne Ayella, Diocesan Director, Catholic Relief Services
How to Live It
Discern the ways that God is calling to more deeply integrate the corporal works of mercy in your life.
Here are all seven: Feed the hungry; Give drink to the thirsty; Clothe the naked; Shelter the homeless;
Visit the sick; Visit the imprisoned; Bury the dead. To learn about practical ways to live the works of
mercy, visit archphila.org/mercy/works.
Straight Talk about Annulments
The process of having a marriage annulled touches the lives of many couples in the Church today. Did you
know that Pope Francis has made several changes to the annulment process? Learn about these changes and
hear straight answers to “scratch your head questions” concerning annulments.
Thursday, November 3,2016
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Saint Maria Goretti Church
1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield
For more information or to register, please contact: [email protected]
Mercy in Action!
Archbishop Charles Chaput, in accord with the wishes of Pope Francis, has decreed that the annulment process
now exists without cost. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will absorb the $800.00 fee. Petitioners are only asked
to contribute something out of charity according to their means.
Did you know?
If your marriage ended in divorce, you can petition the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a
Declaration of Nullity. The Tribunal is looking to see if something was lacking in the intentions of the parties in
regards to children, fidelity and permanence, and/or in their understanding of marriage, and/or in their ability
to enter into and fulfill marriage. Anyone can begin the process now from the ease of their own computer. Go
to www.archphila.org. On the top right of the webpage, under the heading, “How do I”, click on the
Start the Annulment Process tab. Follow the instructions, fill out the form on the computer, print out the form,
obtain the proper documents and send everything to the Tribunal. When your application is received you will be
#095 contacted to begin your case with formal testimony. The normal annulment process takes 6 to 8 months.
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FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
ADULT
STEWARDSHIP RESOURCE KIOSK –
NEW TITLES ARE ON THE WAY!!
Next weekend, look for:
15 Things to Do In The Midst of Suffering
Suffering is a mystery we all face at some time in our
lives. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual, it
will test our faith. Internationally known speaker Jeff
Cavins shares personal insights he gained through his
own physical pain. He shows us how we can join our
sufferings with those of Jesus on the cross, bringing
renewed meaning to the suffering we experience in our
lives.
All Things Are Possible For God
As a young man, the last thing Fr. Joshua Waltz ever
thought he would be was a Catholic priest. But a series
of choices—some bad and some good—ultimately led
him to enter the seminary. In this talk, Fr. Waltz shares
an incredible vocation story that involves heartbreak,
robbers, Europe, and several miracles—all showing that
there is nothing more exciting than a life lived for Jesus
Christ.
New books & booklets are on their way, too!!
PRAY THE ROSARY!
FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
YOUTH
PREP NEWS
Registration for the 2016/2017 catechetical year is now
overdue. A $15 late fee will now be required with any
registration form.
Registration Forms can be found in the vestibule of the
church and at the parish office. We offer classes from
kindergarten through 7th grade. Completed registration
forms are to be returned to the parish office. A copy of
the child’s Baptismal certificate is required when
registering in the program for the first time.
We will begin our catechetical year on Monday,
September 12th at 6:45PM. At least one parent is asked
to accompany their children for the first two classes.
Parents of children attending private Catholic schools
and preparing for the reception of a sacrament or anyone in need of further information, please refer to the
contact information below.
St. Titus Youth Ministry
REAL. RELEVANT. JESUS.
7th-12th grades!
There will be new titles coming in on the KIOSK specifically for young people, too! CHECK OUT:
God of My Past, God of My Future
(Mark Hart & Matt Smith)
Presented by Lighthouse Catholic Youth: Recorded live
at two of Life Teen's XLT events, Mark Hart and Matt
Smith reveal the depth of God's infinite love for each of
us, and challenge us to find out what happens when we
abandon everything to Him.
“QUESTIONS?” BOX
Please feel free to use the “Questions?” box in the
vestibule of the church to pose questions about the
faith, communicate suggestions for our kiosk or enter
guesses for “Name the Saint.”
Longing for stability in our world, peace in our families
and a return of hearts to God? Don’t feel hopeless! You
can do something helpful and effective! Join us to pray
the Rosary at 7:00pm on Thursday evenings, following
Contact Information for any of the above: Claire Boyle
the 6:30pm Mass. You don’t need to know all the
mysteries or all the prayers – your presence alone brings 610-306-3438 or [email protected]
graces! There are many blessings that Jesus longs to
shower on us through His Mother, if we only ask!
COME!!
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LAST CHANCE FOR
MACY’S
SHOP FOR A
CAUSE
August 26-28,
2016
$5 Passes are on sale after all
weekend Masses now until
August 21 & at
Parish Office on weekdays.
A $5 pass lets you shop ALL
DAY and SAVE 25%.
St. Titus keeps 100% of the
proceeds!
St. Titus’ Annual HARVEST &
HOLIDAY VENDOR EVENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 2016,
9:00am to 4:00pm
CATHOLIC FAMILY FUN CLUB
Want to find Catholic activities for the whole family
to enjoy together? Want to meet other families that
share your values? Look no further! The Catholic
Family Fun Club (CFFC) and the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia invite you to join the Catholic Family Fun
Club to network with other families and to attend and
create local Catholic catechetical and social activities.
To join, go to http://www.meetup.com/CatholicFamily-Fun-Club. Please direct questions to Mary
Beth at mailto:[email protected].
POLISH FESTIVAL
All are invited to the Polish Harvest
Festival at the TK Club at 500 East
Hector Street in Conshohocken on Sunday September 25th, 12Noon to 6pm,
to support St. Mary Polish American Society, a nonprofit organization working to promote Polish heritage and culture in and around Montgomery County,
PA. The Polish Harvest Festival will feature live Polka
music from the Naturalistix Polka Band, Polish food, a
full cash bar, a 50/50 drawing, a basket raffle, and
baked goods for sale. Tickets are $10 advance sales,
$15 day of event. Tickets include the price of admission, with food not included. Advance tickets are on
sale until Wednesday September 14th. For tickets,
please email [email protected] or call
Dorothy Swedkowski at 610-630-0861.
JOIN FATHER LEN ON THE RADIO!
At “800” on the “AM” dial, WTMR, on
Monday evenings at 5:30pm.
F R . L EN ’ S L A UG H IN G C OR N ER
Last year we had over 45 crafters/vendors
on hand together with some awesome food
to enjoy. If you are interested in renting
table space for $30, please contact
Eileen Heflin at [email protected].
Tables will sell out this year!
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Patriotic Humor from our Young Comic
Q: Why does the Statue of Liberty stand in NY harbor?
A: Because she can’t sit down.
Q: What’s red, white, blue and green?
A: A patriotic turtle.
Q: “Johnny, what are the last words of The
Star-Spangled Banner?”
A: “Play ball”.
LAUGH OUT LOUD TODAY—IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS…
OUR SICK:
Eddie Avancena, Mary Ann Brady,
Mitch Budzilowicz, Patrick Campellone,
Connie Coyle, Brenda Drochek, Mary Gavanus, Joe
Ehasz, Joan Interrante, Gordon Kittel, Pat Meier, Mary
Munro, Stephen Ondik, Jr., Mary Rosanova, Felicia
Schwartz, Jason Robert Taylor, Palma Wawrzak
St. Titus / St. Francis
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
All Catholic men age 18 and over are invited to join
The Knights of Columbus! We meet on the first
Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in the
St. Titus Parish Center.
NEXT MEETING: Council Meeting,
Wednesday, September 7th
7:30-9:00pm, Parish Center
New prospective members are welcome to
attend. For more information call: Don McAvoy at
610-539-7881 or Tony Finamore, 484-995-7600.
ST. TITUS SENIOR ACTIVITIES CLUB
is open to anyone age 55 or older.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of
the month.
Our Fall opening meeting will be held on
Tuesday, September 6th in the Parish Center.
Bingo is played from 10:30am to 12noon. You are
welcome to bring your lunch. Coffee, tea and
desserts are provided.
Come out and have a good time!
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST MANAYUNK SCHOOL/PARISH REUNION
Sunday, August 21, 1-5pm at Vittorio’s Italian
Restaurant, 5101 Shawcrest Rd, Shawcrest, NJ. $35
per person. For more information, contact Marie
Kwartnik at 215-317-2775 or [email protected].
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES
Veterans Serving the Catholic Community
Post 1182, Norristown, is seeking Catholic
active duty veterans for membership. Call
610-539-3579.
BUY IN-STOCK SCRIP &
PLACE SPECIAL ORDERS!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING
Intentions for August 2016:
Universal: Sports
That sports may be an opportunity for friendly
encounters between peoples and may contribute to
peace in the world.
Evangelization: Living the Gospel
That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to
faith, honesty, and love of neighbor.
NOW!
Make it a weekly habit to BUY SCRIP!
Special order from hundreds of retailers!
Scrip is sold in the Church Lobby
before and after the
weekend Masses and
at the Parish Office
Monday-Friday,9:00am-4:00pm, and
Monday-Thursday evenings,6-9:00pm
Shop with Scrip Online!
In addition to the gift cards we stock on-site,
ONLINE ORDERING is available!
You can buy gifts cards 7 days a week, 24 hours a day!
Go to www.shopwithscrip.com and enroll today!
DON’T FORGET YOUR REGULAR IN-STOCK CARDS—ALWAYS AVAILABLE
SHOPRITE, GIANT, WAWA, KOHL’S, WEIS, ETC!
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ST. TITUS OUTREACH PROGRAM
BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE
Our collection of backpacks and school supplies
benefitted the Montgomery County Office of Children
and Youth Foster Child program. Our goal was to
donate 75 backpacks filled with school supplies. We
collected over 130 backpacks along with other
school supplies and monetary donations in the
amount of $335.
Thank you to all who have participated.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE PROGRAM
Keep those casseroles coming! St. Titus
Parish has been making casseroles for
St. John’s Hospice in Philadelphia for over 25 years. The
casseroles are the “Main Course” of a complete, hot
meal that is served to hundreds of God’s poor &
homeless who come to St. John’s for their daily bread.
St. John’s provides us with casserole pans
and lids for your dishes. If you provide your
own, please use a standard “half tray”. Each
casserole serves 6-8 men. Each month, St.
John’s picks up the casseroles from our
freezer. Please bring your casseroles frozen to church
and put them in the freezer located in the
Social Hall Lobby.
BETHANY MUSIC MINISTRY
Bethany Music Ministry is
honored to have been
selected as the house
band for the 28th Annual
Charismatic Conference
to be held at the
Wildwood Convention
Center in Wildwood, NJ on the weekend of October
7, 8 & 9, 2016. There will be Adult, High School, Junior Youth and Confirmation tracks offered. This year’s
theme is: “...with deep love I will take you back” Is
54:7.
We hope you can join us!
Find registration and information at:
http://camdencharismatic.org/index.htm
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MINISTRIES
Altar Servers
Kathy Sexton
Bell Choir
Mary Ann Graham
Bereavement
Nancy Granese
Bethany Music
Ken Yoder
Catechists
Claire Boyle
Church Cleaning
Karen Haggerty
Church Decorating
Karen Haggerty
CYO
Megan Patzuk
Eucharistic Ministers Phil Killian
Finance Council
Mike Sexton
Flame of Love
Victoria Naoe
Fundraising Comm. Anthony Saldutti
Gabriel’s /Gardening Parish Office
Knights of Columbus Matt Faust
Lectors
Denise Hoisington
Liturgy Committee
Martha Heid
Music Ministry
Bob Leso
Outreach
John Barrett
Pilgrim Virgin Statue Rose Fiorentino
Pre-Jordan
Lina & Tom McCracken
Respect Life Comm. John Harris
Sacristans
Jack Fessler
Senior Group
Bernie Pires
Sodality
Nancy Kolenda
STAC
Bill Munro
Stewardship Council Kevin Tickner
2 Hearts/2K Hail Marys/ Bella Kampmeyer
Night of Reparation
Ushers
Parish Office
610-277-8394
570-650-8015
215-822-6012
610-272-6660
610-306-3438
484-390-1217
484-390-1217
484-744-0771
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ABORTED CHILDREN—ST. ELEANOR
On Saturday, September 10th, pro-life Americans
throughout the country will gather at the gravesites
of aborted babies and other memorial sites
dedicated in their honor for the 4th Annual
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted
Children. Solemn vigils will be held at these
sites to commemorate the more than 55
million children who have lost their lives to
legal abortion since 1973, and to remind our society
of the humanity of the unborn child. Please join us for
the memorial service in our community, Saturday,
September 10th, 1:00-2:00pm at St. Eleanor’s Unborn
Memorial. For more information, call Rita Smith,
M.E.V. at 610-489-1929 or providarita1@gmail .com.
Together let us remember the victims of abortion and
pray for a final end to this injustice in our land.
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St. Titus
Summer Lottery Calendar
Winning numbers are based on the
PA Lottery PICK 3 Daily Number (Evening), straight only and
are shown on date in bold under prize amount.
Call the Parish Office for payment if your number wins.
August
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
1
$50.
2
$50.
3
$50.
4
$50.
5
$100.
6
$50.
#473
#990
#801
#874
#744
#292
7
$50.
8
$50.
9
$50.
10
$50.
11
$50.
12
$50.
13
$50.
#520
#734
#169
#416
#811
#502
196
14
$50.
15
$50.
16
$50.
17
$50.
18
$100
19
$50.
20
$50.
622
#807
#685
21
$50.
22
$50.
23
$50.
24
$50.
25
$50.
26
$50.
27
$50.
28
$50.
29
$50.
30
$50.
31
$50.
Will You Sell Them or Will You Buy Them?
You can do both!
Get Your Football Mania Tickets!
Tickets are also on sale after all weekend Masses and
at the Parish Office until Deadline, September 4, 2016
The more tickets sold—the more the church makes,
remember—this is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year
FROM THE MAILING: Please return all sold ticket stubs and money by September 4th:
 To the Parish Office
 Or place them in the collection basket in an envelope clearly marked “Footballmania”
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WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT AND ABOUT
FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING!
Keep your environment safe!
Date: Saturday, August 27th
Time: 9am-12noon Fee: FREE!
Location: Brandywine Living, 2101 New Hope St,
Norristown. Shredding is for PAPER ONLY (staples and
paperclips allowed). Each person is limited to 3 file
size boxes (file size box 9”x12”x18”). Please bring a
school supply donation to be presented to
Norristown Elementary School. Join us for
refreshments and a chance to win a raffle. For more
info, call 610-272-6200.
Tickets Onsale Now for AbbeyFest 2016
An unbelievable lineup of artists is planned for this
year’s AbbeyFest September 24th held at Daylesford
Abbey in Paoli, PA, 11:00am to 9:30pm.
“As headliners, we have two of the hottest bands in
Christian music,” said Artistic Director Mark Griswold.
Sidewalk Prophets has been
consistently hitting the charts
with Top 10 songs including
No. 1 “You Love Me Anyway.”
Called “Infectious at every turn” by one music critic,
Stars Go Dim has been climbing the radio charts as
well with hits like “You Are Loved.” The Josh
Blakesley Band has performed at World Youth Days
and the World Meeting of Families and will lead this
year’s Adoration along with their own set. Philly’s
own, Teresa Peterson, will be singing songs from her
2015 album along with new work. Finally, AbbeyFest
Emerging Artist of the Year, Aly Aleigha will be
making her East Coast debut. Our Keynote Speaker
this year is Jeff Cavins, internationally known Bible
teacher and former host of EWTN’s Life on the Rock.
Close to 3,000 people came to AbbeyFest last year
and this year is looking even better with plenty of
music, faith and fun for all ages. Stay tuned for some
other surprises to be announced later this summer
and purchase your tickets at a new reduced pricing
rate at TheAbbeyFest.com
On vacation? Don’t forget your Sunday Mass
obligation. Find Mass times at www.masstimes.org
by city, state,
zip.
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ANNUAL BAZAAR
The Regina Nursing Center “Family” invites you to our
2016 Annual Bazaar
Saturday, September 24th, 8:30am—2:00pm
Held at Regina Nursing Center
550 E. Fornance St,
Norristown, PA
All are welcome!
For more info, contact Nancy Miley at 610-272-5600.
A WELCOME HOME FOR OUR VIETNAM VETERANS
Please join us upon our arrival from
Washington DC and welcome home over
200 Vietnam War veterans as they walk the
red carpet on this Day of Honor.
Let us give them the welcome home they never
received. Lets show them our appreciation for the
freedoms they preserved for us.
Date: October 1, 2016
Where: Sugar House Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Ave,
Philadelphia
When: Buses arrive 6:00pm, please arrive by 5:45pm
Contact: Deanne 267-303-5977
[email protected]
There is no charge for this event, which is open to the
public.
2016 CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Mother of Mercy: Make Our Hearts Like Yours!
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 8:30am-4pm,
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa,
Doylestown, PA
Nine dynamic speakers address all facets of the total
woman. Find more info and registration at:
CatholicWomensConference.org
Group Registration: Groups of 5 or more women
receive a discounted registration rate of $40 per
woman. There are a few ways to register a group
from your parish:
Online: Register online using one credit card
By mail: Fill out the Large Group Registration Form
available at http://
www.catholicwomensconference.org/wp-content/
uploads/2014/05/Mail-inRegForm-LARGE-GROUP.pdf
and send it by mail with one check or with individual
checks from each person.
August 21, 2016
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