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.

Christmas Bazaar Sunday, December 6

Given the current circumstances the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar will look much different this year. To protect our students and our community we will not be having a craft show, basket raffle, or any of the vendors. This makes us sad but we truly feel it is in the best interest of our community and we hope that a pause this year will mean we can resume the bazaar next year.

Even though we will miss being in person with you we do plan on having the Cash raffle, with tickets being mailed soon, and a drive through to-go meal of Pork Loin, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Applesauce and Dinner roll on Sunday, December 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider purchasing the raffle tickets and a drive-thru meal to help St. Mary School. Your kindness and generosity over the years is greatly appreciated by the staff and students at St. Mary School. Click here to view information about the menu and raffle: MPHMBazaar2020.pdf.

CCD going remote

Out of an abundance of caution and keeping the care of others in mind, CCD will be remote through January 6th. All classes will meet virtually for 30 or 45 minutes on Google Meet. If you did not receive the links and complete information from Kari, please contact her.

2020 Community Christmas Program

Cash donations can be made anytime at any financial institution in Shelby. Make checks payable to Shelby Christian Outreach. These monies are used for supplemental food, meat vouchers and assistance ministries throughout the year.

MPHM and St. Joseph Advent, Christmas, and Holy Day Schedule

Mass of the Immaculate Conception: Monday, December 7, 7:00 p.m., St. Joseph; Tuesday, December 8, 9:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. at MPHM.

Penance oppurtunties Days of Grace at MPHM, Fridays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., every hour on the hour. The Light Is On MPHM, Sunday, December 13, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; St. Joseph, Tuesday, December 15, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Mass of the Nativity of the Lord Thursday, December 24: St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.; MPHM 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 25: MPHM midnight and 10:30 a.m.; St. Joseph, 8:30 a.m.

Mass of the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God St. Joseph, Thursday, December 31, 7:00 p.m.; MPHM, Friday, January 1, 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Kindly recall that the dispensation to attend Sunday Mass, and Holy Days of Obligation, remains in place. Those who are at high risk, especially the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions are stronly advised to use the dispensation out of concern for their own well-being and out of Christian charity for others. Pandemic precautions continue to be in force, including the wearing of masks/facial coverings, maintaining proper social distancing and the sanitation of the church.

Military Prayer Ministry

We would like to begin a prayer ministry for our active military in our parishes. Every week we will include a prayer for those in service in the bulletin. Every month, we will publish a list of all the sons and daughters of our parishes who are active military, but we need your help. If you are interested in this ministry or would like to submit the name of a family member to be remembered in prayer, please contact Myra Snider at myjomast@hotmail.com or 614-563-2856. We would also like to create bulletin boards at each parish. If you would like to submit someone's name, please include their branch, rank, and a picture. Please continue to remember our military and their families in your prayers.

Pray for Those in the Service Lord Jesus, Savior of the World and King of Peace, watch over our sons and daughters in the service of their country. Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them live the commandments. Lord Jesus, give them the courage to serve their country with honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in danger; strengthen them when they face hardships. Above all, Lord, grant that when their service is finished, they may return to us sound in body and soul. Amen.

American Red Cross Volunteers needed

We are currently experiencing an urgent need for NEW volunteers in the Richland County area to help staff our community blood drives in the area (specifically to help with the position of blood drive ambassadors) . Blood Ambassador volunteers welcome visitors at local blood drives, assist with donor registration questions and take their temperature (with a handheld temperature checker) before they enter. These volunteers typically volunteer 2-3 days a month and cover scheduled 3 to 6 hour shifts (depending on need and availability). Protective equipment is provided and social distancing protocols are enforced. Training is provided and nursing staff is always available to assist with any questions. For anyone that would like to know more about how they can register to help, click the following link: RedCross.org/voluneer.

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.

Parishioner contact information

We need everyone to update their contact information with the parish. Many of the phone numbers we have in our parish data base are not working numbers. If you have an email address, we would appreciate it if you could update it as well. Please see the form inserted into the October 17, 2020 bulletin or fill out the form online at: MPJM-SJContactUpdate.

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!

Encouraging words from Father Jim

Leading the Flock by Bishop Thomas

We can face fear with faith, or with doubt. Together, let's face our fears with faith. "Facing Fear with Faith" is the topic of the latest "Leading the Flock" from Bishop Thomas. Click the image below to read more.

Bulletin deadline update

Due to the recent surge in online shopping, many shipping companies are struggling to meet customers' shipping needs. In order to ensure that we have our bulletins delivered on time for the weekend, we are temporarily moving the bulletin deadline to Fridays, a full week before the weekend to be published, by 10:00 a.m. As always please submit articles in writing to either parish office or by email to bulletin@stmaryshelby.org. This deadline will also be reflected on the front of the bulletin as soon as possible.

Catholic Women's Club update

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent risks to the safety and well-being of its members, the Catholic Women's Club of the Saint Juan Diego Deanery has cancelled the monthly meetings for September 2020 through May 2021.

Confession

Confession has returned the the regular times and days: Saturdays at MPHM beginning at 3:45 p.m. and before Sunday morning Mass at St. Joseph, Plymouth.

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!.

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.

MPHM open for prayer

With the resumption of public Masses the church will be open for public prayer Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

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.

Formed.org

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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.