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.

Final Friday at MPHM

Finay Friday will be Friday, October 30 following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us for a light breakfast and fellowship in the lower level meeting room in the Parish Center.

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.

Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card. For those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to submit their card, a letter will be mailed to you with a personalized Commitment Card. We invite all faithful parishioners to complete a card as our parish goal is 100% participation! You may return your card by: mailing it to the church using the pre-addressed envelope included with the letter, bringing it to Mass next Sunday and placing it the collection box, or complete an electronic Commitment Card by clicking here: ORP Commitment Card.

All cards need to be returned to the parish by Sunday, October 25. Electronic giving is the preferred, easy, safe and secure way to give to our parish. To schedule a recurring electronic gift directly from your bank account or credit card, please visit our website and follow the instructions. We appreciate all parishioners using this means to support our parish.

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.

October - Fast for holy families

You might choose other works of charity or exercises of piety to take the place of fasting and abstinence. This week fast from television or internet use - instead, spend that time in prayer or spiritual reading.

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

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.

St. Joseph Plymouth Drive-Thru Turkey Dinner

November 1, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, coleslaw, roll, dessert. Cost $10.00 per meal.

Fall Raffle ticket sale underway. Drawing November 1, 2020. Need not be present to win! GRAND PRIZE $1,000, 2nd Prize $300, 3rd Prize $200 $50 prize added for each 50 tickets sold after 250 tickets are sold. CASH RAFFLE DONATION: $10.00 Please fill out a form for the number of tickets you would like to purchase. You can drop off the form and money for ticket/s or mail them to the parish office. Tickets will be for sale Monday and Tuesdays at the parish office from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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.

To all ladies of MPHM

Altar and Rosary Society has resumed our monthly meetings and we wish to extend an invitation to you to attend on the third Tuesday of the month. We do not have meetings in January, February, July and August, so just 8 meetings a year. We spend time in prayer, have a short business meeting, a fun activity, and last but not least, we have a great dessert, healthy snack or special treat with coffee and punch.

This year due to Covid19 we were unable to have two of our biggest fundraisers, the Palm Sunday Bake Sale and Rummage Sale. We voted at our meeting to increase our annual dues from $5.00 to $10.00, This will enable us to continue providing all the necessary items for our parish, such as wine, candles, and hosts, etc. We appreciate your generosity and continued support and prayers. Hope to see you at the next meeting.

2020 Community Christmas Program

Do you know someone who needs help? You may submit your own name or the name of someone you know who needs help this Christmas with food and toys. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applications are being received through November 6 at Shelby Help Line Ministries. Application Deadline is Friday, November 6.

Desserts for FISH

The first weekend of every month our parish collects food for the FISH Food pantry in our community. At a recent meeting they stated that they are always in the need of desserts, especially for the Christmas Food Boxes. For our October, November and Thanksgiving donations they are asking for brownie mix, cake mixes, fruit cups, pudding cups, cans of fruit, etc. They are very grateful for our generosity and appreciate all donations. Please remember that they cannot accept any food donations that have an expired date. Donations can be dropped off at church and placed in the FISH baskets or delivered to Shelby Help Line, Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Angel Tree Angels

Will be available at local churches or Shelby Help Line Ministries after October 9. If you would like to volunteer in the Toy section of the Community Christmas Program from November 16 - December 5, please contact Annette Musick at 419-565- 0453. Donations of used toys cannot be accepted. CASH: 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.

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!

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.

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.