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Celebrating 90 years of God’s abundant grace March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Lent

THE CHURCH OF

SAINT TIMOTHY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded 1928

116 ST. TIMOTHY NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, YOU BELONG HERE WWW.ST-TIMS.ORG

2 9 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 F I F T H S U N D A Y O F L E N T

Saint Timothy Convent

3033 Levick Street

Telephone: 215-624-8333

The Sisters of Saint Joseph

The Sisters of Christian Charity

Saint Timothy Rectory 3001 Levick Street * Philadelphia, PA 19149

Telephone: 215-624-6188 * Fax: 215-624-1316

Open daily 9:00a.m. — 4:00p.m.

Reverend Michael S. Olivere, Pastor

Reverend Jason E. Buck, In Residence

Reverend Charles J. Noone, In Residence

Reverend John A. Kolodziej, OSFS

Sunday Ministry

Pastoral Staff Sister Beatrice McElrone, SSJ

Director of Social Services

215-331-5436

Ms. Anne Coneghen

Director of Music Ministries

215-624-6188 x102

Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman

Coordinator of Religious Education

215-624-6188 x123

Mr. Thomas Sullivan

Business Manager

215-624-6188 x104

Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School

Hawthorne and Levick Streets

Telephone: 215-338-9797 * Fax: 215-331-6457

Ms. Linda Milewski, Principal

Sunday Mass Saturday evening: 4:30 pm

Sunday: 6:30 am, 9:15 am, 12:00 pm

Daily Mass

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am

Saturday: 8:30 am

Summer Daily Mass Schedule:

May 31-September 3

Monday to Friday: 8:30a.m. & Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Holydays

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.

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for anointing and

Communion for the sick and dying.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the second and fourth

Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm in the upper church.

Parents are asked to register for Baptism by calling the rectory.

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.

April 6th at 7:00 pm.

Please call the rectory to register for the class.

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.

NEW PARISHIONERS New parishioners are most welcome and are encouraged to register as

soon as possible after moving into the parish.

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Confessions are heard every Saturday from 3:15 to 4:15pm in the lower

church, or by appointment.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PREP)

Religious instruction for elementary school students takes place on

Wednesday afternoons during the school year. Please contact Mrs.

Cheryl Kirschman for more information .

CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS This prepares adolescents and adults for Baptism and full communion in

the Catholic Church.

For more information, please contact the rectory.

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.

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.

PARISH GIVING is a safe, secure and easy way to make online

Parish and Church donations.

Visit st-tims.org for more information and to sign up.



FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF

PHILADELPHIA

All public Masses in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are suspended as

of Wednesday, March 18th at 12 noon.

Saint Timothy’s will no longer be celebrating Masses until further notice

Confessions will be heard in the lower church as usual,

3:15 - 4:15pm on Saturdays.

Baptisms are suspended until further notice.

Funerals will be celebrated at the discretion of the family, funeral

director and Father Olivere.

Weddings will be celebrated at the discretion of the couple and Father

Olivere.

During this period Father Olivere will be celebrating a private Mass

every day to fulfill the intentions that have already been scheduled.



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

P a r i s h C a l e n d a r

M a s s I n t e n t i o n s

Mon., 8:30 am Tue., 8:30 am Wed., 8:30 am Thu., 8:30 am Fri., 8:30 am Saturday, April 4th 4:30 pm Sunday, April 5th 9:15 am 12:00 pm

A l t a r S e r v e r S c h e d u l e — M a r c h 2 9 t h

S u n d a y S c r i p t u r e R e a d i n g s

U n i v e r s a l C a l l t o H o l i n e s s

Church Memorials-Week of March 29th

The Sanctuary Light in the Upper Church will burn

In Loving Memory of Thomas McDonald

The Bread and Wine are offered in the Upper Church

In Loving Memory of Joseph W. & Margaret M. Lyskiewicz

The Sanctuary Light in the Lower Church will burn

In Loving Memory of George & Josephine Carroll

The Bread and Wines are offered in the Lower Church

In Loving Memory of Thomas M. McDonald

Monday

March 30

Tuesday

March 31

Wednesday

April 1

Thursday

April 2

Friday

April 3

Saturday

April 4

Sunday

April 5

Adult Hand Bells

6pm

Parish Penance

Service 7pm LC

PREP

4:30-5:45pm

Children’s Choir

2:50pm

Children’s

Hand Bells 4:00

Adult Choir 7pm

Sunday, April 5th: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17,

22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9

Monday, March 30th Lenten Weekday

8:30am Terrence Beans Tuesday, March 31st Lenten Weekday 8:30am Thomas McDonald (1st Anniversary) Wednesday, April 1st Lenten Weekday 8:30am Sgt. Thomas Glennon (63rd Anniversary) 7:00pm Deceased Members of the Tucci Family Thursday, April 2nd Saint Francis of Paola

8:30am William and Catherine O’Grady Friday, April 3rd Lenten Weekday 8:30am Harry Tufts Saturday, April 4th Saint Isidore

8:30am Harry & Margaret Porter 4:30pm Bernard J. King Sunday, April 5th Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

6:30am Terese McGettigan 9:15am Charles Bradley

12:00pm Henry Crich (71st Anniversary)

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT AND

BENEDICTION

on Wednesdays in the Lower Church. Exposition will take place after

the 8:30 am Mass until Benediction at 12 Noon

RECITATION OF THE HOLY ROSARY

8:00 am daily in the Lower Church.

8:00 am Saturday at the outdoor Grotto (weather permitting).

PRE JORDAN CLASSES

The next Pre Jordan class will be April 6th at 7 pm in the rectory.

Please contact the rectory to register for this class.

215-624-6188

Please visit our website: st-tims.org

for updates on cancellations and Masses.

Benediction and the Rosary

are suspended until further notice.

Please call the rectory before attending the Pre Jordan class

scheduled for Monday, April 6th.

Please check our website for info. on our Fish Fry

rescheduled for April 3rd.

215-624-6188

How do you make holy water?

Boil the hell out of it.

St. Timothy Fish Fry will be

rescheduled.



Barbara Ulircuis

N o m a t t e r w h o y o u a r e , y o u b e l o n g

h e r e .

PARISH PRAYER INTENTIONS P a r i s h S o c i a l M i n i s t r y 2 1 5 - 3 3 1 - 5 4 3 6 S r . B e a M c E l r o n e , S S J

F O O D F O R T H E N E E D Y

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY

1st Sunday of the Month: We continue to need

and appreciate your donations to help those

experiencing hard times.

God Bless your efforts in this outreach

May the souls of the faithful departed

through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Jerry Azarewicz Baby Machlan Bentley Baker Carmela Cella Jack Dillon Joan Dillon Daniel J. Dougherty Rev. Robert Feeney Jeanette Frese Cindy Garbacki Mason Garro Deacon Ed Hanley Patrick Kelly Tim Kelly

Matthew Jann Raymond Jann Bob Jones Christina Kosyla Baby Maclan Joan Migliore Manning Patti Martin Rita McKeown Daniel Morris Fran Murray Joanmarie Nolan Charlotte Rychlicki Sue Zeoli

Let them be filled with patience and joy in your presence as they wait

for your healing touch. Please restore your servants to full health,

dear Father. Remove all fear and doubt from their hearts by the power

of your Holy Spirit, and may you, Lord, be glorified through their life,

Amen.

**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

extend a request for prayers beyond that time, please call the rectory in order

to place the request on the prayer list again.**

In Loving Memory of Jane Presser

M. Stieber

Real & Rose Fradette

Ray & Virginia Carlin

Ratzlaff, Malecki and Hall Families

Steve and Kathy Shinners

AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MINISTRY OFFICE

215-331-5436 Retired R.N., C.N.A. to assist seniors in need—help with personal

care, shop, clean, prepare light meals.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ITEMS: pill containers lg./sm. Hand/

wrist braces; blue pads; women’s adjustable briefs, various sizes; bed

pan; canes (Single); walkers; reach sticks; commode; shower chair;

male urinal; Depend Fit*Flex men underwear sm./med.

Rosary Campaign for the End of the

Coronavirus

Join us online, by phone or in spirit as we pray the Rosary

every night at 8 PM until the Solemnity of the Annunciation.

We will ask the miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin

Mary to put an end to the coronavirus.

When:

Starts Friday, March 13, 8:00-8:30 PM (Eastern)

Every day through Tuesday, March 24*

Please use this link to tune in each night at 8 PM:

zoom.us/j/494480541...

Tune in 5-10 minutes early to allow your device to download

any necessary software.

Or dial-in by telephone:

Dial: (646) 558-8656

Enter the Webinar ID: 494 480 541

Hosted by: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New

Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia with special

guests

Full details at: phillyevang.org/rosary



B l e s s e d T r i n i t y T u i t i o n O f f i c e 2 1 5 - 6 2 4 - 6 1 8 8 x 1 1 0 / 2 1 5 - 3 3 8 - 9 7 9 7 x 1 2 2

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April 12th: Sanctuary Light (LC)

April 12th: Bread and Wine (LC) April 19th: Bread and Wine (LC)

R e m a i n i n g 2 0 1 9 S a n c t u a r y M e m o r i a l s 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 program for you. Volunteer your time, purchase SCRIP gift cards (at face value and a small percentage is allotted towards the Parish or a young person’s tuition). There are many ways to be involved. Check out our expansive list of participating stores: grocery, retail, restaurants, movies. You can’t go wrong with gift cards. Stop by on the SCRIP

office Tuesday: 1pm to 4pm Wednesday: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm Thursday: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 6pm Friday: 9am to 12pm DROP OFF ORDERS are available also. Orders may be dropped

off in the rectory mail slot Email orders: [email protected]

S C R I P - M r . T h o m a s S u l l i v a n 2 1 5 - 6 2 4 - 6 1 8 8 e x t . 1 0 6

M u s i c M i n i s t r y A n n e C o n e g h e n 2 1 5 - 6 2 4 - 6 1 8 8 E x t . 1 0 2

CONTACT: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Farrell, SSJ.

or Mr. Tom Sullivan

[email protected] or [email protected]

The tuition office is open on

Monday through Thursday, from 10am to 3pm

If you can carry a tune and want to learn, come sing with us.

Prayers Wanted Please take a card from the basket at the altar and pray for a student

preparing for sacraments.

Sacrament Preparation Sacrament information sessions have been held for the parents and

guardians of students preparing for Penance and Communion as well

as Confirmation. If you were not able to attend, contact Mrs.

Kirschman as soon as possible for important information and an

application.

FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL

7th Grade Practice Scholarship Test — Saturday, April 18 or

Sunday, April 19, 2020.

A link on our homepage will soon be available.

5th & 6th Junior Crusader Day — Wednesday, May 6, 2020

3:30 to 5:00pm

Choir and Hand Bells are

suspended until further notice

A Jesuit, a Dominican, and a Franciscan were walking along an old road, debating the greatness of their orders. Suddenly, an apparition of the Holy Family appeared in front of them, with Jesus in a manger and Mary and Joseph praying over him. The Franciscan fell on his face, overcome with

awe at the sight of God born in such poverty. The Dominican fell to his knees, adoring the beautiful reflection of the Trinity and the Holy Family. The Jesuit walked up to Joseph, put his arm around his shoulder, and said, “So, have you thought

about where to send him to school?”

Let God



God’s Plan for Giving: Thank you! Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church. Full tithing means 10% of income to God. We ask half of this, or 5% for your

Parish Church.

Financial Information—Sunday Tithing G O L D E N F R I E N D S S E N I O R C L U B

C o n t a c t : K a t h y D r i s s e l 2 1 5 - 3 7 0 - 7 7 3 5

A Will can be a final expression of one’s love and concern for family, friends, and the Parish Community.

Please remember St Timothy Church in your estate planning!

Please remember to continue to support St. Timothy Parish through the use of your Sun-day envelope. Thank you!

Sunday, March 24, 2019 Amt: $5,952.00 Env: 347

Stop by and have a great Wednesday with us from 10am to 2pm. You can have coffee, cake, make many

good friends and a chance to win B I N G O. Come for a free visit. I know you will come back to

join Golden Friends Seniors here in the gym. Any questions call 215-370-7735

We are a fun group!

P a r t i c i p a t i n g P a r i s h i o n e r / S c h o o l F a mi l y

A participating parishioner is a member of Saint Timothy Parish who faithfully attends Mass on Sunday & who contributes to the support of our parish at that time through the use of Sunday enve-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, High School students should continue to use their envelopes as well. All contributions will be reviewed & tuition will be charged accordingly.

Sanctuary Memorials

Sanctuary candle: A sanctuary candle burns in both our upper and

lower church to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. If you wish to have the sanctuary candles in the upper or lower church burn for a full week in memory of a loved one, please contact the rectory.

The suggested offering is $10.

Bread and Wine: In the early Church it was customary for the

People of God to provide the bread and wine to be used at the Celebration of the Eucharist. If you wish to participate in the ancient tradition of providing the bread and wine for the Celebration of the Eucharist in either the upper church or lower church as a memorial for your Family or your deceased loved ones, please call the rectory. Suggested offering: $10.

Sanctuary Memorial Fund: This fund is an ideal way to

memorialize deceased loved ones and friends. At the time of a funeral, funds can be directed to the Parish Sanctuary Fund. An acknowledgement of the gift is sent to the Family of the deceased. The fund is used for the upkeep of Saint Timothy Sanctuaries. Mass is offered for Memorial Fund Benefactors privately.

M e m o r i a l O p p o r t u n i t i e s

Saint Timothy 50/50 Monthly Prize Drawing: March 31 Cost: (1)one for $2.00 or 3(three) for $5.00 Drawing: Last Monday of month/need not be present to win. NAME:

PHONE:


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There are Sanctuary Candles and

Bread and Wine Memorials

available through the rest of the year

Please visit, or call the rectory 215-624-6188

CONGRATULATIONS!

To our February winner::

Bob & Pat Jones



Blessed Trinity’s Spring Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Memorial Week Wine up!!!

Come join us for a fabulous night of Wine Tasting at Blessed

Trinity’s school gym on Friday, May 15th from 7-10 pm. Tickets are $30 and will feature amazing local wines from Bucks

County’s top winery as showcased by Main Street Wine Cellar of New Hope, PA. Bucks County’s Top wine tasting spot and

father of 1st Grader Danica.

The tasting will feature select wines paired delightfully with a variety of cheeses and chocolates.

All attendees will receive a keepsake wine glass to

commemorate the event.

Tickets can be purchased through school and will be available online soon.

Tickets must be purchased no later than May 10, 2020. Tickets

will not be available at the door.

All Attendees MUST BE 21 or older

Blessed Trinity Night at the Phillies

Please join us for Blessed Trinity Catholic School night at the

Phillies on Saturday, May 30, 2020 when the Phillies host the

Washington Nationals at 7:15 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at: www.phillies.com/btcs

Portion of each ticket sold goes back to Blessed Trinity

We will also host a BYOB tailgate (location TBD)

**Family Friendly**

Effective immediately, and until further notice,

Archbishop Pérez, in union with the Bishops of Pennsylvania,

has dispensed the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.

A n n o u n c e m e n t f r o m t h e A r c h d i o c e s e

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good

Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land.

Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic

schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday

Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines.

The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on

Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday

Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees.

When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collections, you

become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the

world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land.

PLEASE BE GENEROUS!

Although Palm Sunday Mass will

not be celebrated publicly, the

palm distributed to the faithful on

this day has great meaning. Palm

will be blessed and available for

distribution at a later time

determined by

Father Olivere.



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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman .................................. Religious Education ............................ 215-624-6188 x123 [email protected]

Parish Administrative Staff

Mr. Thomas Sullivan ..................................... Business Manager 215-624-6188 x104 [email protected]

Mrs. Annmarie Haag ..................................... Secretary ............................................ 215-624-6188 x101 [email protected]

Ms. Mary Porter ............................................ Secretary ............................................ 215-624-6188 x212 [email protected]

Mrs. Maria Fletcher ...................................... Secretary ............................................ 215-624-6188 x103 [email protected]

Mr. Francesco Sifoni…………………………………...Director of Facilities………………………….215-624-6188 [email protected]

Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School

Ms. Linda Milewski ....................................... Principal .............................................. 215-338-9797 [email protected]

Mr. James Zaccario ....................................... Director of Advancement ................... 215-338-9797 x 121 [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 .................. Tuition Officer .................................... 215-624-6188 x110 [email protected]

BTRCS Smart Tuition ..................................... SMART Tuition .................................... 888-868-8828

Home and School Association ...................... ........................................................... 215-338-9797 (option ‘6’) - (voice mail only)

Parish Ministry Contacts

Aid for Friends .............................................. Mrs. Lynn Trombetta ....................... 215-464-2224

Altar Servers ................................................. Mr. & Mrs. John Kirschman ............. 215-338-9797 x123 [email protected]

Choir ............................................................. Ms. Anne Coneghen ........................ 215-624-6188 x102 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Lectors .......................................................... Ms. Margaret Stein .......................... [email protected]

Men of Saint Timothy ................................... Mr. Paul Prendergast....................... 215-342-7948

Christian Initiation ........................................ Rev. Michael S Olivere ..................... 215-624-6188

SCRIP ............................................................. Mr. Thomas Sullivan ........................ 215-624-6188 x106 [email protected]

Senior Citizens .............................................. 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 .......................... [email protected]

Swim Team (Tigersharks) .............................. Sheila Colalongo .......................... 215-332-9441 [email protected]

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