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 419-564-6376. 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.

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.

Fall cemetery clean-up

It is time to remove all summer decorations from graves. Any seasonal decoration not removed by October 15th may be removed by cemetery groundskeepers. Thank you for your assistance.

Annual Rosary Rally

You're invited to join us in the Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 10, at 12 noon at Roush Park. This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be one of over 23,000 rallies that will take place all across the US on that day. Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and pray for our conversion. Will you be able to join us and other Catholics on that very important day? Mark your calendar today! Bring your chair and your rosary.

Conscience and the Catholic Voter

The Diocese of Toledo has released an eight part series on the important issues that should be carefully and prayerfully considered before heading to the voting booth. The series will be featured in the bulletin the next eight weeks. The introduction from Bishop Thomas can be found on page three. There is also a video series that can be found at toledodiocese.org/conscience-and-the-cathloic-voter.

Reconnect. Take part in the diocese-wide initiative.

We invite you to join in the intitiative to recoonect with out faith and one another during the months of September, October, and November. Each month will focus on a pillar of the Christian life with a specific intention from our diocesan prayer.

September - Pray for holy disciples

Parcipate by setting aside 10 mintues per day to pray for the intention of holy disciples, particularly that the faithful of the Diocese of Toledo will become holier disciples.

Additional ideas can be found in the weekly bulletin or visit ReconnectToledo.org.

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.

FISH Collection

A FISH collection box will be available for donations in the back of church. Please bring in any donations of non-perishable items and place them in the box. Be careful to only donate foods that are not outdated on the labels. Helpline cannot distribute outdated items that are provided for those in need. The FISH pantry is especially in need of the following items: 1-lb. boxes of macaroni, canned beef stew, canned chicken (tuna can size) and canned chicken (15/16 oz. cans). FISH encourages you to donate your favorite brands of cereal and favorite canned fruits and veggies. Thank you for your consideration and continued support of the pantry!

Encouraging words from Father Jim

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

We are pleased to give you a free subscription to mphm.formed.org. Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular ebooks-all just a click away! Enter your email and create a password (you'll need this to login later). You're all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED!

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.