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Of our 412 families at MPHM that give to the Sunday collection 22% now give through ConnectNow!

Special collections

Altar and Rosary Society, Religious Education, Capital Improvements, School Pledge, All Saints

Leading in Our Community

Our Leading in Our Community Commitment Sunday is this weekend at all Masses. We encourage all parishioners to complete and turn in your Commitment Cards to the church. The Commitment Card contains information on how to plan your increased offertory gift to the church, and asks for your commitment over the next year. If you have any questions regarding this program, or how to give electronically, please contact either parish office.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Lector training

Trainings for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will take place Saturday, October 13 after the 5:00 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, October 14 after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Trainings for Lectors will take place Saturday, October 27 after the 5:00 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, October 28 after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All trainings will take place in the church. If you have any questions contact Barb Castor by calling the parish office, 419-347-2381. We hope you prayerfully consider these liturgical ministries! We would be blessed to have you.

World Mission Sunday

Next Weekend, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday which is also known as the Propagation of the Faith. Each year, the entire Church is invited to support the mission diocese in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world's most vulnerable communities. Please keep the missions in your prayers, and be generous in next week's collection for our brothers and sisters in faith throughout the world.

Pictorial directory coming

Most Pure Heart of Mary and St. Joseph parishes will be creating a new pictorial directory this fall. The photography sessions will take place on Monday, November 5th through Thursday, November 8th at MPHM Parish Center and on Monday, November 19th at St. Joseph, Plymouth. Each family photographed will receive a complimentary 8x10 photograph and a free directory. We would love to have everyone participate!

Call Arlene at the MPHM Parish Office today or follow this link to schedule online: Lifetouch Appointment.

Candy making time!

We are accepting donations of white sugar, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, light Karo syrup, and chocolate chips. Also, we will be making candy on the following dates and times: Tuesdays - October 30, November 6, 13 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. All helping hands are greatly appreciated, no experience necessary.

Leading the Flock by Bishop Thomas

In the October issue of "Leading the Flock" Bishop Thomas writes: At this moment in the storm, we don't have the luxury of looking on from the outside. We are in the boat together but Christ is also in the boat. No matter how we feel or how we are reacting to or handling this storm, it is not for us to give up, to ignore what is happening or to despair. Read "Christ is in the Boat" - click the image below to read.

Barb's One Tank Trip

Call the parish office to reserve your seat to Preble County on October 22. Preble County has eight covered bridges still standing and the oldest covered bridge in Ohio. On our tour we will see the newest addition to the county, the Hueston Woods covered bridge built in 2012. will leave at 8:00 a.m. from the church parking lot.

MPHM Assistance Fund needs your help

MPHM has an Assistance Fund to help those in need in our parish. Currently this fund balance is very low. Anyone who would like to donate to this fund can do so by marking an envelope "Assistance Fund" and dropping the envelope in the offering or dropping off at the parish office. You may give to this fund through online giving as well. Please select Assistance Fund. Thank you!

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Encouraging words from Father Jim

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.

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.