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.

Support the Collection for the Church in Latin America

Many people in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to Church programs and ministries because of a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers. Your generosity makes it possible for our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean to share in the life of the Church and grow closer to Christ. Please be generous to the special collection! To learn more, please visit usccb.org/latin-america.

Catholic Bishops of Ohio letter concerning morality of SARS-COV-2 vaccine

In recent days, we have entered another stage in addressing the global pandemic. While cases rise to new levels, vaccines approved by the US Food and Drug Administration are on the horizon. Both of these issues related to application of the Church's moral teaching to the development, distribution, and reception of vaccines. We take this opportunity to outline the most important principles.

Click here Statement On Vaccine.pdf. to read the entire letter.

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

New Leading the Flock by Bishop Thomas

No doubt many of us right now are not feeling very hopeful, with all that's transpired this year and with all of life's uncertainties. Where is all this going? When will we have a vaccine? Will we ever get back to "normal"? We may not be feeling very optimistic, our confidence may be low and frankly we may not find our future prospects encouraging. This is not meant to be depressing, it's simply facing the reality. But as people of faith, we know that despite all of the challenges, we are nonetheless called to be a people of hope facing every challenge with a sense of joyful expectancy, reassured ourselves and reassuring to others, displaying an optimism not born of ourselves, but of the one who Himself gives us hope in the very midst of the challenges, the one for whom we wait in Advent: Christ Jesus who is our Hope! "As We Await the Blessed Hope" is the topic of the latest "Leading the Flock" from Bishop Thomas. Click the image below to read more.

Year end giving: About the IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from a parishioner's IRA to the charity of their choice. Through the QCD, individuals over 70 1/2 years old can donate up to $100 ,000 in IRA assets each year to the charity of their choice. A QCD gift allows the giver to exclude the amount donated from their taxable income. To give a QCD gift, a parishioner will need to work with their IRA company to prepare the gift and will need to provide the following information: Donor's Member Record Number, Donor's Full Name, Donor's Current Address, Donation Category. Contact Barb Studer or Sherry for more information.

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.

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.

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

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.