Electronic giving

May God bless you for your generous planning! Make donations online through Connect Now Electrionic Giving. You may also download the "ConnectNow Giving" app. Go to the app store from your device and search for "ConnectNow Giving". When you launch the app, search for Most Pure Heart of Mary, then create a donor profile. If you need assistance please call Barb Kilgore, Parish Bookkeeper at 419-347-2381. You may also email Barb at bkilgore@stmaryshelby.org.

Read more about electronic giving here: Electronic Giving.

To accommodate those who have not yet signed up for online giving there will be receptacles for collection envelopes near the communion stations. Offerings may be placed before Mass or on one's way to communion, or shortly after the conclusion of Mass.

Director of Evangelization sought

Most Pure Heart of Mary is seeking a Full Time Director of Evangelization: The Director of Evangelization is a passionately Catholic missionary disciple who coordinates and oversees various parish ministries; plans, executes, and assesses faith-based social activities; updates and maintains the parish social media accounts, web presence, and communications; and acts as a visible presence to persons inside and outside of the parish. This position requires collaboration with the Pastoral Associate of Catechesis and the Director of Liturgy and Music as well as the equivalent positions in our sister parish. Qualifications include being an active, practicing Catholic who possesses an authentic and faithful understanding of Church teaching; is proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, current social media platforms, and website management; is self-motivated, anticipatory, and collaborative in the workplace; and has experience in budgeting, recruitment, evaluation, and supervision. Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Most Pure Heart of Mary c/o Barb Studer, 29 West Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875 or via email to bstuder@stmaryshelby.org. Resumes will begin to be reviewed on June 3 and accepted until position is filled.

Spring Fling

Spring Fling School Fundraiser May 15: Please join us for online bidding, as we show support for our students. Help us make the evening a success through a sponsorship or donation to our online auction. If you have any i tems that you would be willing to donate from $35.00 and up for this year's benefit, please contact bestschool@stmaryshelby.org or 419.342.2626 Cash donations also welcome.

Platinum Sponsor $1,000, Gold Sponsor $ 500, Silver Sponsor $250, Bronze Sponsor $100 Special Mention< $100

Please mail or deliver your donations to St. Mary School, 26 West Street, Shelby, OH 44875. We want to thank you for your generous sponsorship over the years!

Attention all graduates

This year, we are going to be honoring all those who are graduating, from High School, College, a certification program, or the like at Masses the weekend of May 15 and 16. We would also like to honor you in an upcoming bulletin! Please submit: your name, school/program you are graduating from, degree/ certificate you are receiving, your future plans, and a picture of yourself to bulletin@stmaryshelby.org High School Seniors should have received additional information in the mail. If you have not received that, email Kari at kowens@stmaryshelby.org

Year of St. Joseph Diocesan Pilgrimages

In this Year of St Joseph, visit the St. Joseph churches in the Diocese of Toledo! Make a pilgrimage to at least 5 of the 12 and the Diocese will send you a commemorative magnet. The Year of St. Joseph website: yearofstjosephtoledo.org has the Mass Times, the hours each church is open as well as their websites so you can find the addresses. Once you have visited five churches, simply fill out the google form on the website above to receive your commemorative magnet.

Altar and Rosary Rummage Sale

The Altar and Rosary Society will once again have a Rummage Sale, June 4 and 5 following social distancing and safe practice guidelines. To make the monumental task of sorting and setting up for this sale, we ask that donations be bagged separately by items. (Example: boys', girls', women's, and men's items and clothing all in separate bags as well as kitchen items, children's toys, books, bedding, seasonal times, etc. all in separate boxes). You may deliver these items on Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you so very much! See you at the sale

Children's Summer Lunch Program

Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish will be helping with the Children's Summer Lunch Program again this year. We will be providing and serving lunches each day from June 1 to June 4. We are asking for money donations to buy food and paper products. Please drop donations in the collection basket marked 'Summer Lunch Program." Also, if you write a check, please make it out to Most Pure Heart of Mary Lunch Program. Thank you in advance for your kindness. We appreciate it and so do the children

Cemetery upkeep

When we visit the graves of loved ones, we like to see our cemetery looking its very best, especially during Memorial Day. The Cemetery Committee takes great pride in making sure that our cemetery has been neatly mowed, trimmed, and well kept. It takes a substantial amount of money for upkeep, especially during the spring/summer/fall mowing months and we depend on the sale of graves and donations to do so. During the month of May we ask that you please consider making a donation to the cemetery so that we may continue to keep our cemetery looking beautiful for years to come. Thank you for your continued support!.

Breaking Bread Missals and EMissal App

The Breaking Bread app is available for all iOS and Android users on their smartphones and tablets for only $4.99. This app offers a brand new way to participate in the liturgy. With instant access to music, readings and the Order of Mass, parishioners can remain connected to their faith community through song and prayer. Users can add psalms and acclamations to individual celebrations, allowing them to prepare for Mass ahead of time. Simple and easy to use, Breaking Bread 2021 eMissal is perfect for individuals unable to attend Mass in person and currently participating in livestreamed services. And for those able to attend in person but avoiding the use of physical resources, the app has also been approved for use in church by the USCCB during the 2021 liturgical year.

There are a limited number of Breaking Bread Missals available for those who would like to follow along with the readings and the parts of the liturgies at our weekend Masses. You can ask a hospitality minister for a copy at Mass or contact either parish office. It will be yours to keep and bring back and forth.

Hospitality Ministry

We are starting a new Hospitality Ministry. A great big THANK YOU to our staff volunteers at MPHM and St. Joseph for modeling this ministry since we have come back from the COVID shut down. We now need YOUR help to keep everyone safe and eel welcome. We are looking for people to be friendly, answer questions and help people before Mass, as well as dismiss people at communion time and pass out bulletins at end of Mass. If this is a ministry in which you feel called to help, or have any questions about, please contact Joy Wagner, jwagner@stmaryshelby.org or Sherry Stockmaster, stjoeplymouth@gmail.com for more information. Training will be provided.

Annual Catholic Appeal: Where Charity and Love Prevail

You should have received a letter from Bishop Thomas, asking for your gift and/or pledge to support the ministries of the Diocese of Toledo. This letter gives all registered parishioners an opportunity to contribute to the Appeal, especially those who are unable to attend Mass. The Annual Catholic Appeal will be successful if every member of our parishes carefully considers their circumstances and truly strives to give a significant gift. Countless lives are touched by every contribution to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. Children, seminary students, the sick and aged, the needy - they all depend on our generosity. Faith, hope and love come alive through the Annual Catholic Appeal, making our faith community a place Where Charity and Love Prevail. Thank you for pledging today. The parish goal for Most Pure Heart of Mary is $32,009.00 and the parish goal for St. Joseph is $4849.00. All contributions assure the continuation of these programs and services. For more information on ministries funded by the appeal visit acatoledo.org.

Prayer chain changes

Until further notice, please call the parish office with prayer requests. We are looking for new leadership in this ministry. If you are interested in taking over the coordination of the phone prayer chain ministry, please call the parish office. You are still able to send email prayer requestes to: studer345ps@gmail.com

Prayer to St. Joseph

Encouraging words from Father Jim

Pastoral Care

If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of pastoral care, contact the parish office at 419- 347-2381. It is our desire to minister to all parishioners but we may not be aware of an individual's needs. Father Chris is available for anointing and communion visits upon request, and our parish staff is here to assist in any way we can. Our parish family is always in our prayers; please help us help you!

Mass intentions

Mass intentions refer to the particular purpose for which a specific Mass is offered. This may be to honor God or thank him for blessings received. A Mass can be offered for the repose of the soul of family members, friends, or acquaintances who have died. Mass can also be offered for someone living who is sick, in Thanksgiving for major milestones, or in celebration of a special occasion, etc.

To request a Mass Intention, please call or visit either parish office and choose an available date. The suggested donation for a Mass intention is $10.00. If you have any questions, contact Arlene at 419-347-2381 at MPHM or Sharon at 419-687-4611 at St. Joseph.

Support our priests' retirement

Our priests have given their lives in service to us and our parish and we are most grateful! Please offer your gratitude for those who have faithfully served in the Diocese of Toledo by making a gift to the Perpetuate The Gift Appeal. Your gift benefits our retired diocesan priests, enabling them to pay for their living expenses, such as medical, housing, car, clothing and food. All funds contributed between September 19 through December 31, 2020 assist our parish in its assessed contribution to the fund. A gift of cash or check can be sent to Perpetuate The Gift, PO Box 954, Toledo, OH 43697 or placed in the parish collection. A gift may also be made online at ToledoDiocesePerpetuate-the-Gift.

Perpetuate the Gift FAQs: Read more here: Perptuate-the-Gift.pdf.

The Bishop's Corner

Did you know Bishop Thomas has a weekly radio program that is also on YouTube? Follow this link to see The Bishop's Corner and other videos: Diocese of Toledo YouTube Channel.

MyParish App

Text App to phone number 88202 or click here myParishapp.com to download the app.

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Special event posting

If you would like anything posted in the church for special events, all items and information need to be brought to the Parish Office by noon on Friday before the upcoming weekend.