St. Titus Parish 3000 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

April 5, 2020

DIRECTIVES AND INFORMATION FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PALM SUNDAY AND THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

There will be no public celebrations of Palm Sunday and of the Sacred Paschal Triduum.

AT ST. TITUS PARISH: -NO 4:30pm Saturday Vigil Mass, April 4th* -NO Palm Sunday, April 5th, 9:00 & 11:00am Masses

-NO Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Holy Thursday, April 9th &

NO Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

-NO Passion & Veneration of the Cross, Good Friday, April 10th

-NO Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 11th

-NO Easter Sunday, April 12th, 9 & 11am Masses

CHURCH REMAINS OPEN: M-F 10AM-4PM; SAT, 3:15-4:15PM; CLOSED SUNDAYS

*NO Distribution or availability of Palm—Later date to be determined for distribution/pickup

PLEASE NOTE: Recordings of Masses for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday will be available for viewing at appropriate time on our parish website, www.sttitus.org.

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MASS SCHEDULE—SUSPENDED 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.

LITURGICAL NOTES: ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL

FURTHER NOTICE.

NO 4:30pm Saturday Vigil NO Sunday Morning, 9:00 & 11:00am NO Daily Mass NO Mon, Tues, Fri 8:45am NO Thurs 6:30pm NO Saturday 8:45am

ANY and ALL DEVOTIONS THAT

NORMALLY FOLLOW MASSES ARE SUSPENDED AS ALL PUBLIC MASSES WILL NOT BE

CELEBRATED!

Stations of the Cross

Stations have been canceled for the rest of Lent!

LIVE STREAM OF SUNDAY MASS: The 11:00am Mass celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is streamed live weekly on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s website as well as the Facebook pages for the Archdiocese and Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. These live streams will be provided on an ongoing basis and as a mode for individuals to participate in Sunday Mass remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look for live streams of Masses/Services for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. The faithful are encouraged to participate via live stream. Links to the live stream sites are:

www.archphila.org OR https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ #095

St Cyprian Church is streaming daily mass at https://www.youtube.com/user/StCyprianPhilly

VIEW ST. TITUS MASSES ONLINE: View weekday Friday Masses celebrated at St. Titus Church, recorded and posted to the parish website www.sttitus.org, by clicking on the Mass Times button on the home page. Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday Masses will also be posted there for your viewing.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions/suspensions, Palm will be blessed but WILL NOT be distributed or made available until a later date.

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Election of Godparents: 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.

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!

THIS WEEK AT ST. TITUS

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 PALM SUNDAY ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE-NO 9am or 11am Masses No distribution or availability of Palm-later date TBA Lenten Food Drive ends April 5 MONDAY, APRIL 6 ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED-NO 8:45am Mass NO PREP CLASS 7-8:30pm, Confessions, Church TUESDAY, APRIL 7 ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED -NO 8:45am Mass NO FLAME OF LOVE MEETING TILL FURTHER NOTICE

NO LEGION OF MARY MEETING TILL FURTHER NOTICE

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 HOLY THURSDAY ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE—NO MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 GOOD FRIDAY –FAST & ABSTINENCE NO Veneration of the Cross NO STATIONS OF THE CROSS SATURDAY, APRIL 4 ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE—NO 8:45am and NO Easter Vigil

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 EASTER SUNDAY NO 9am & 11am EASTER MASSES

NO PUBLIC MASSES OFFERED Mass Intentions will be offered in PRIVATE

Sunday, April 5 PALM SUNDAY 9:00am † Ann Riccardelli 11:00am + Dr. Edgardo Avancena Monday, April 6 8:45am † Theresa & Charles Connell Tuesday, April 7 8:45am Living & Deceased Parishioners Wednesday, April 8 NO MASS Thursday, April 9 HOLY THURSDAY 6:30pm † Joanne Engard † Robert Jones Friday, April 10 GOOD FRIDAY NO MASS Saturday, April 11 8:45am † Elizabeth Augustine Easter Vigil † Steve Drochek Sunday, April 12 EASTER SUNDAY 9:00am † Edna Tague 11:00am + Paola Cimina

Fiscal Year: July 1st, 2019 to June 30th, 2020 Total Sunday Collection for

Weekend of March 28-29, 2020..$4,222.00* *Includes $565. given online

Thank You for Your Generosity!

OUR FINANCIAL PICTURE

CANDLE INTENTIONS April 5th-11th

BLESSED MOTHER: Bruce Gibson MAIN ALTAR: Tom Norton

LENTEN PRACTICES-FASTING & ABSTINENCE

Good Friday is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, fasting is obligatory from age 18 until age 60. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. Abstinence from meat on Lenten Fridays applies to all aged 14 and above.

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PREP NEWS IMPORTANT NOTICE: As classes have been canceled through April 6th, by recommendation of the Archdiocese, we are transitioning to a homeschooling only program for the remainder of the 2019-2020 program year. This decision was communicated to families on March 24th. Catechists will contact families from their classes via email to assign work and do follow up weekly. CONFIRMATION was canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. First Holy Communion is postponed to Sunday, June 7th and the 1st Communion class retreat will also be rescheduled. Please pray for our children preparing.

Anyone in need of further information, please contact Maureen Lewis at maureen@sttitus.org or the Parish Office at 610-279-4990.

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We’re looking for volunteers…. Do you want to deepen your spirituality? Do you want to provide help to your neighbors in need? Join the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Titus today!

Contact us at 484-704-7153 or svdp@svdp-phila.info All are welcome! All ages welcome!

ST. TITUS PARISH needs your support now more than ever! Here are some options for continuing to contribute:

Thank you in advance for your continued support!

1. Consider moving your contribution online

ONLINE GIVING

2. Consider giving via Bill Pay through your bank

If you pay other bills online, you can add St. Titus Parish as a vendor and the bank will send a payment. You can note your envelope number on the payment to ensure proper credit. This payment can arrive either elec-tronically or by physical check, the bank does it all for you.

3. If you do not have Internet access, mail your envelopes in or drop them off at the Parish Office. The office is still open during this crisis, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

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From the Pen of Father Len

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Titus Parish,

Praised be Jesus Christ—now and Forever!

It’s no secret that this coronavirus has hit our world and our churches very hard. Many businesses have closed and, consequently, many people are now out of work. In regards to our churches, what I thought could never happen, has indeed occurred. Our churches are closed. We cannot worship as usual and we cannot receive the Holy Eucharist as many of us are accustomed. Now, we just got word that even ALL of our Holy Week and Easter services have been closed to the public. Only the priest may celebrate Mass in private.

Please be assured that I will continue to remember you and your family in the private Masses that I will be offering. During these difficult days, while we cannot congregate to celebrate Eucharist, it seems to me that the Lord is inviting us to be Eucharist to one another.

If you remember in the Gospel text for the Third Sunday of Lent, in His conversation with the Samaritan woman, when she said that they, the Samaritans, worshiped on the mountain, while Jews saw Jerusalem as the place to worship, Jesus responded, “Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.”…”the hour is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth, and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and truth.”

Now is the time! The time is here! We, who are blessed to be a Eucharistic people, are now called to be Eucharist to one another. There are so many ways we can do that:

1. Praying together in the Sanctuary of the Home for all who are sick and ministering to the sick. (May I recommend for your consideration the Family Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Prayer of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary);

2. Calling up elderly relatives, friends, neighbors, offering to shop for them or pick up medicines or other necessities for them;

3. Preparing meals for families suddenly faced with unemployment.

These are just a few ways in which we can show ourselves to be the Eucharistic people we claim to be. I am sure you, in your own creative ways, can think of myriad other ways in which you might serve others, and thereby “worship the Father in Spirit and in truth.”

While this is indeed a health crisis that affects all of us, it is also a financial crisis for many. Many of our people find themselves suddenly unemployed and are experiencing financial distress. To the extent that we are able, we need to help where we can.

It is also my pastoral responsibility to make you aware that our parish is also experiencing financial distress. As you are aware, we are totally dependent on your generosity in our weekly Offertory to meet our financial obligations. Without that income, we cannot pay utility and other maintenance bills; pay our staff who are needed to keep the parish operating; or meet our need to keep our parish functioning. Therefore, I have to plead with you to please continue to support your parish by mailing in your weekly offering or setting up electronic giving on our parish website with the assistance of the Parish Office staff by phone. Without your continued support, our parish cannot sustain itself.

With God’s help, the Lord’s love for His Church, our Blessed Mother’s constant intercession on our behalf, and the Holy Spirit’s encouragement of your generous hearts, I am confident that we will continue to grow as the Eucharistic People of St. Titus Parish. Please know that I am constantly praying for you and your Family.

In the peace of Christ,

Fr. Len

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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.

MEETINGS currently canceled until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns/restrictions. New prospective members are welcome to attend. For more info, call: Don McAvoy 610-539-7881.

ST. TITUS SENIOR ACTIVITIES CLUB is open to anyone age 55 or older. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Our meetings are currently canceled until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns/restrictions. Please pray that we are back soon!

Intentions for April 2020 Pope's Prayer Intention: Freedom from Addiction We pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied.

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS… OUR SICK: Jackie Angelucci, Mark Dillon, Kyle Dolga, Zachary Eddinger, Anthony & Antoinette Fusco, Mary Gavanus, Margaret Heid, Catherine Imms, Joan Interrante, Monte Jambourin, Eleanor Kovach, Vinny Lass, Harper McGrier, David & Roberta Martin family, Heddy Martorelli, Joan McCormick, Gina McGrath, Sophie Maciocha, Pat Meier, Frank Murray, Joel Rivera, Kathy Shaw, Lisa Smith, Albert Sommar, James Tancredi, Jason Robert Taylor, John Therres, Theodor B. Trecroce, Angie Turkowski, John & Pat Varano, Ailing Friend, Dooner Family, David D., Baby Ezra, Tina Palladino, Jane McCann, Dolores Trecroce, Donna Van Buren, Druanna Barzeski, Jim McCarthy, Makayla, Mary Krygiel, Sarah Paquette, Peggy Schmied, Patty Cutillo, Nino Gulotta, Theresa Smith

St. Titus / St. Francis KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Hear Ye, Hear Ye CHANCE OF A LIFETIME sweepstakes

is now underway! Featuring a 2020 Chevy Spark

and including vacation packages to exciting places around the world as well as cash prizes!

Only $1.00 for single ticket OR a book of 8 for $6.00 (that’s 2 extra chances for FREE!)

Available after weekend Masses and at the Parish Office during regular hours.

Don’t miss out! Get your chance! Thank you for helping others by our fundraisers!

Prayer to Saint Joseph Good Saint Joseph, God called you to be father and

protector of His Only Begotten Son, Jesus and His holy mother, Mary. We now call on you for your fatherly

protection against the Coronavirus pandemic. Pray for our loved ones, especially those most vulnerable,

healthcare workers, and us so we may avoid being infected and pray for healing for all who are infected.

We also call on you as patron of all workers to intercede for those who have lost their job. Ask the Lord to help them trust in His Providence and quell their anxieties. Help us also to be charitable and generous with those

who are in need. Amen.

FR. LEN ’S LAUGHING CORNER

One Palm Sunday, a little boy was sick and had to stay home from Church with a sitter. When the rest of the family came home, they were carrying palm branches. The little boy asked what the palm was for. His father told him that people held it over Jesus’ head when he walked by. In a sad, disappointed voice, the little boy said, “Wouldn’t you know it? The one Sunday I miss, Jesus shows up!”�

LAUGH OUT LOUD TODAY—IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!

GET A BOOST! For inspirational talks, music and liturgical celebrations during this difficult time, tune in to the Catholic radio station, 640 AM, RELEVANT RADIO.

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PARISH OFFICE REMAINS OPEN MONDAY—FRIDAY, 9am-4pm DURING THE SUSPENSION OF MASSES/ACTIVITIES. NOT OPEN FOR EVENING HOURS.

MEET ST. CORONA, PATRONESS OF EPIDEMICS She witnessed the martyrdom of St. Victor, a soldier who was executed by his brothers-in-arms for his faith. While Victor was being tortured and disfigured, the brave 16-year-old Corona cried out comforting words and encouragement as Victor held fast to his faith and gave up his life for the Lord. Victor’s persecutors soon turned on Corona and executed her by tying her to drawn palm trees, which ripped her in half when snapped upright. Yet the young saint never gave up her faith. As the Coronavirus wreaks havoc and vexes us all, St. Corona gives us an opportunity to lean into our faith and cling to hope, no matter the turmoil around us.

St. Corona, patroness of epidemics, pray for us!

Last week, the Holy Father shared the most extrordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing. His words are gift to the world! Ponder and pray and let this message give you hope for today. "The Lord asks us and, in the midst of our tempest, invites us to reawaken and put into practice that solidarity and hope capable of giving strength, support and meaning to these hours when everything seems to be floundering. The Lord awakens so as to reawaken and revive our Easter faith. We have an anchor: by his cross we have been saved. We have a rudder: by his cross we have been redeemed. We have a hope: by his cross we have been healed and embraced so that nothing and no one can separate us from his redeeming love. In the midst of isolation when we are suffering from a lack of tenderness and chances to meet up, and we experience the loss of so many things, let us once again listen to the proclamation that saves us: he is risen and is living by our side. The Lord asks us from his cross to rediscover the life that awaits us, to look towards those who look to us, to strengthen, recognize and foster the grace that lives within us. Let us not quench the wavering flame (cf. Is 42:3) that never falters, and let us allow hope to be rekindled."

~Message of Pope Francis, March 27, 2020

A NEW PERSPECTIVE Today, we wanted to share these inspiring and encouraging words from Father Richard Hendrick of Donegal, Ireland.

Yes, there is fear. Yes, there is isolation. Yes, there is panic buying. Yes, there is sickness. Yes, there is even death. But, they say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise, you can hear the birds again.

They say that after just a few weeks of quiet the sky is no longer thick with fumes but blue and grey and clear.

They say that in the streets of Assisi, people are singing to each other across the empty squares, keeping their windows open so that those who are alone may hear the sounds of family around them. They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound. Today, a young woman I know is busy spreading fliers with her number through the neighborhood, so that the elders may have someone to call on. Today, churches, synagogues, mosques and temples are preparing to welcome and shelter the homeless, the sick, the weary. All over the world, people are slowing down and reflecting, all over the world people are looking at their neighbors in a new way, all over the world people are waking up to a new reality to how big we really are, to how little control we really have, to what really matters. To love. So, we pray and we remember that yes, there is fear. But, there does not have to be hate. Yes, there is isolation. But, there does not have to be loneliness. Yes, there is panic buying. But, there does not have to be meanness. Yes, there is sickness. But, there does not have to be disease of the soul. Yes, there is even death. But, there can always be a rebirth of love. Wake to the choices you make as to how to live now. Today, breathe. Listen, behind the factory noises of your panic the birds are singing again. The sky is clearing, spring is coming, And, we are always encompassed by Love. Open the windows of your soul. And, though you may not be able to touch across the empty square, sing.

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ST. TITUS OUTREACH PROGRAM

ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLE PROGRAM Keep those casseroles coming! St. John’s Hospice has notified us that they will continue to make pickups during the COVID-19 crisis. The need is great especially now. The casseroles are the “Main Course” of a hot meal that is served to hundreds of God’s poor homeless coming to St. John’s. Please bring your frozen casseroles and put them in the freezer located in the Social Hall Lobby.

MINISTRIES

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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

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Altar Servers Pat Klampfer 267-257-1675 Bell Choir Parish Office 610-279-4990 Bethany Music Ken Yoder 610-272-6660 Bible Study Deacon Claude Granese 215-292-6479 Catechists Maureen Lewis 610-279-4990 Church Cleaning Pat Orner 610-279-8575 Church Decorating Pat Klampfer 610-630-6901 CYO Parish Office 610-279-4990 Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Claude Granese 215-292-6479 Finance Council Mike Sexton 215-480-5866 Flame of Love Mary Jo Szczur 610-539-7476 Fundraising Comm. Anthony Saldutti 610-313-9063 Gabriel’s /Gardening Parish Office 610-279-4990 Knights of Columbus Matt Faust 610-277-4250 Lectors Denise Hoisington 484-432-5871 Legion of Mary Richard Wieda 215-699-5151 Liturgy Committee Martha Heid 610-272-2309 Maximilian Ministry Mary Jo Szczur 610-539-7476 Music Ministry Bob Leso 856-478-4137 Outreach Parish Office 610-279-2990 Pre-Jordan Lina & Tom McCracken 610-279-7891 Respect Life Comm. John Harris 610-631-0532 Sacristans Jack Fessler 610-476-6316 Senior Group Don McAvoy 610-539-7881 Sodality Nancy Kolenda 610-716-5617 STAC Bill Munro 610-277-6926 Stewardship Council Kevin Tickner 610-292-7193 St. Vincent DePaul Betty Ann Hilwig 484-704-7153 2 Hearts/2K Hail Marys/ Bella Kampmeyer 215-820-1995 Night of Reparation Ushers Parish Office 610-279-4990

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE– Ends Palm Sunday, April 5th.

During Lent, Outreach will be collecting non-perishable food items for our local food pantry, Martha’s Choice Marketplace at Catholic Social Services. Bins are in the outer vestibule. Did you know that Martha’s Choice Marketplace food pantry at Catholic Social Services in East Norriton is the largest food pantry in Montgomery County serving over 900 families each month. Martha’s not only provides clients with the very “normal” (and dignified) experience of shopping for their groceries, they also provide their clients with a wide array of other empowering services including, but not limited to, job search assistance and resume writing, nutritional education, parenting classes and more. Check out Martha’s Choice Marketplace Facebook Page and website at marthaschoicemarketplace.com

TV SUNDAY MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND WDPN channel 2 at 7 am

WMCN channel 44 at 8:30am

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METANOIA is an active community of Catholic young adults in western Montgomery County, PA supporting Catholics in their 20s and 30s looking to deepen their faith and meet fellow Catholics in the

area. For info on our upcoming events, contact metanoiayoungadults@gmail.com, or visit our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/users/metanoiayoungadults). Due to coronavirus concerns, Metanoia events will be cancelled until further notice. We hope to re-evaluate the health situation around the county near the end of the month and get back up and running as soon as possible. Thank you and God bless!

HOLY ROSARY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS 2020—2021 Registrations for the 2020 – 2021 school year are now being accepted. Age Requirements are as follows: Pre-Kindergarten 4: Age 4 by September 1, 2020

Kindergarten: Age 5 by September 1, 2020 First Grade: Age 6 by September 1, 2020

As we are not touring right now, we invite you to view out website: www.holyrosaryregional.com to see all that we have to offer. Registration information is a tab on the website. If you are interested in financial aide, you can apply at: www.factsmgt.com/aid to create an account and complete your application.

Please email Mrs. Gilman, Principal, at magilman@holyrosaryregional.com if you are interested in our school. Once we are back to school, we can schedule a tour.

GWYNEDD MERCY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Morning Tours 6th and 7th grade students are invited along with at least one parent. Select dates in March and April - 8:00 – 10:30 am Tour and Q&A Evening Tours 6th and 7th grade along with at least one parent. Select dates Jan–May: 6:30 – 8:00pm Tour and Q & A 7th Grade Practice Test Saturday or Sunday – April 25th or 26th Information and registration available at gmahs.org/futuremonarchs.

A Baby's Breath Run for Life 2020 - Saturday, April 18th, Norristown Farm Park, 9 am Fun Run; 9:30 am 5K Run; Awards 10:30 am. Come run, walk or wheel! A fun Spring morning for the entire family! Pre-register at www.ababysbreath.org. Proceeds benefit moms and their babies at A Baby's Breath Jeffersonville Center. For more info, please call Dorothy Swedkowski, Race Director at 610-316-6281 or budswed@verizon.net

HOLY ROSARY REVIEW Look for more updates in the coming weeks!

Dear Saint John’s Hospice Family, We are incredibly grateful for the heart-warming response to our recent request for financial support during this critical time! The outpouring of support has been incredible and such a testament to the solidarity that we all share with Saint John’s Hospice. Please stand with us today! While we have reached our initial goal, your support can allow us to exceed it. In this moment of great need it is because of your generosity that we are able to continue providing meals to the men whom we serve. As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the closing of another shelter in our neighborhood, we need your help more than ever. Please make a gift to-day to help us provide expanded services at this critical time. The number of people who need our help has greatly increased: Daily public lunch average has increased from

220 people per day to 320 people per day Monday, Wednesday, Friday dinner has in-

creased from 30 people per night to 80 people per night (123 people on Wednesday, 3/25)

For the safety of everyone we serve, we are providing our meals via carryout packages at our front door. We hope that by limiting crowds inside of our building, we will help to keep all of our residents, guests, and staff healthy. Thank you for standing with Saint John’s Hospice and the men we serve!

P.S. We are counting on your support to make sure that everyone who comes to our door receives a meal. Checks can be mailed to: P.O. Box 781048, Phila., PA 19178-1048 Sincerely, Marty Farrell, Director, Dev & Community Relations

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WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT AND ABOUT

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 sttitus@sttitus.org

COORDINATORS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Maureen Lewis & Mrs. Georgeanna Kratz

610-279-4990 maureen@sttitus.org; Georgie@sttitus.org

CHOIR & MUSIC DIRECTOR Mr. Bob Leso: 856-478-4137

titusmusic@sttitus.org

BULLETIN EDITOR Mrs. Maureen Lewis

610-279-4990 maureen@sttitus.org

HOLY ROSARY REGIONAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Mary Ann Gilman 610-825-0160

Spiritual Support for Addiction: Hope in Christ. The Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction webpage provides a central location for resources, ongoing support, events, and testimonies that are happening throughout the Archdiocese. Visit archphila.org/hope for new postings for Catholic resources available to you or a loved one .

SERVICE PROVIDER AVAILABLE: Are you in need of child care, elder care or house cleaning or know someone who is looking for these services? Please call, Eileen at 610-277-0641 or contact the St. Titus Parish Office at 610-279-4990.

NOURISH FOR CAREGIVERS: Are you or someone you know a caregiver for an aging or disabled loved one? Are you seeking practical and emotional support in a Christ-centered environment? If so, please join us for one or all of our caregiver support group sessions!

Epiphany of Our Lord Nourish for Caregivers Ministry meets:

4th Saturdays of each month,10-11:30am, Rectory Mtg. Rm, 3050 Walton Rd, Plymouth Meeting

2020 Dates: April 25th, May 23rd, June 27th Complimentary admission. Walk-ins welcome!

For more info, visit www.phillyevang.org/nourish or contact Mary Sheehan at grandjack01@gmail.com

www.nourishforcaregivers.com

St. Francis of Assisi Alumni Class of 1975 – REUNION SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH at the Trappe Tavern, Trappe Believe it or not, it has been 45 years since we left behind our days at St. Francis of Assisi School. As we grow older and life moves on, we thought it would be fun to spend an evening sharing our memories and catching up with each other. Hope to see you there!!! We will be in the upstairs room at The Trappe. Dinner Buffet – Cash Bar – Guests of the Class of 1975 are welcome. Price $20.00 in advance (no sales at the door) Send a check payable to Cheryl Cannon to: Cheryl Cannon c/o SFA CLASS OF 1975 REUNION 34 E. Germantown Pike; Box 206 Norristown, PA 19401 Or Venmo @Cheryl-Cannon-15 RSVP by April 11, 2020

NOTICE: IF YOU SEE AN EVENT LISTED AND ARE NOT SURE WHETHER IT IS STILL ACTIVE, PLEASE CONTACT WHOEVER IS LISTED TO CONFIRM STATUS OF EVENT!

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