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.

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.

School supplies and clothing distribution

If you are struggling to make ends meet and are concerned about additional expenses with school starting, you are encouraged to call Shelby Help Line Ministries, 419-347-6307 to make an appointment for School Supplies and School Clothing. Distribution will be A ugust 3 through August 14. Social Distancing will be in place to keep you and volunteers safe. A picture ID, proof of residency in Shelby or Tiro and the last four digits of each child's social security number need to be provided to receive assistance.

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 Be careful to only donate foods that are not outdated on the labels. Helpline cannot distribute outdated items that are provided for those in need.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!

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.

Virtual Discernment Group

Catholic young women (20-40 years old) interested in religious life are invited to participate in a virtual discernment group, meeting once a month via Zoom, hosted by the Sisters of the Precious Blood located in Dayton, Ohio. For more info or to sign-up, please email Jenna at JLegg@cppsadmin.org

Encouraging words from Father Jim

St. Aloysius Minor Seminary Seminarian

Last winter Most Pure Heart of Mary sponsored Br. Vazhavila Samuel (Roshan Thomas) who is currently attending St. Aloysius Minor Seminary which is located in the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum in Kerala, India. He just finished his second year in minor seminary and will begin his third year safe at home studying online until the Covid-19 situation in India improves. Unfortunately at this time we are unable to send him letters in the mail, but if you would like to write him a letter in the future contact the parish office for more details. Our support of St. Aloysius Minor Seminary will also benefit the Diocese of Toledo since the Diocese is likely to get priest vocations from this seminary to serve here.

Here is more information about St. Aloysius Minor Seminary and the work that they are doing from Fr. Dr. John Kuttiyil the rector of the seminary.: Thank you very much for your interest in sponsoring a seminarian at St. Aloysius Minor Seminary from the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum in Kerala, India. Your great effort to support this noble cause is much appreciated. Future priests contribute to the growth of the Universal Church. This year (2019) we have altogether 42 candidates in the minor seminary itself, including 13 newcomers. This is an increase from 24 seminarians in 2017, and 35 in 2018. We are blessed with a good number of vocations to the priesthood every year. This year we have a total of 87 candidates studying for the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum including those at different Major Seminaries. We are preparing for six or seven first-year seminarians who will start the second week of August. We were hoping for 15 but with the lockdown we were unable to hold our normal vocation camps and make enough contact with the prospective seminarians.

St. Aloysius Minor Seminary was established immediately after the erection of the Archdiocese of Trivandrum in 1932. In our seminary, we have three resident priests - Rector, Procurator, Spiritual Father. We also have eight visiting professors to teach the brothers at our seminary. The majority of the candidates enter the minor seminary typically after 10th grade of school around 15 or 16 years of age however candidates joining after 12th grade or after taking degree courses are not seldom. Formation to the priesthood generally takes 12 years.

A grand majority of the population of this area is Hindu. Christian communities are the minority group but the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum extends its support to all irrespective of religion, caste, or creed. Your gift to sponsor a seminarian provides for his expenses - room, board, and education.

Please keep Br. Vazhavila Samuel (Roshan Thomas) in your prayers.

Leading the Flock by Bishop Thomas

In the current issue of "Leading the Flock" Bishop Thomas writes: After almost 100 years, the Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame here in the Diocese of Toledo will unite this July with the three other Provinces of Notre Dame Sisters in the United States, to form one Province which will be located in Chardon, Ohio, in the Diocese of Cleveland. As this column tries to touch on matters pertinent to all of us in the diocese, and because this is such a significant moment for the Sisters, I asked the present Provincial Superior, Sister Mary Delores Gatliff, SND, to share with us about this transition, their "Journey of Becoming One." Click the image below to read more.

Recycling update

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that the progam we were previously using for our recycling on site no longer exists. We truly appreciated all of your recycling donations to support our school. Our cardboard recycling will be the only thing that remains available.

We want to encourage you to continue to recycle, though it may be more of an incovenience, to help contribute to the mission of Caring for our Common Home.

Following is a list of drop off locations in Shelby that are managed by the Richland County Solid Waste Authority.

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.

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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.