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.

Year of St. Joseph Diocesan Pilgrimages

In this Year of St Joseph, visit the St. Joseph churches in the Diocese of Toledo! Make a pilgrimage to at least 5 of the 12 and the Diocese will send you a commemorative magnet. The Year of St. Joseph website: yearofstjosephtoledo.org has the Mass Times, the hours each church is open as well as their websites so you can find the addresses. Once you have visited five churches, simply fill out the google form on the website above to receive your commemorative magnet.

K of C Measure Up Campaign

The Shelby Knights of Columbus Measure Up Campaign to raise money for developmental disabilities is online this year. The majority of the funds go to Richland Newhope. You can find the campaign at charity.gofundme.com/campaign/kofcshelby If you can, please donate or share the link. This campaign runs until the end of April. Thank you for your support.

Annunciation Radio 2021 Spring Sharathon

Annunciation Radio's Spring Sharathon is coming up! Listen and pledge April 27th-30th and help us continue providing Catholic programming to listeners throughout our Toledo Diocese. In these difficult times, we need to make sure we have the operating funds to carry us to the fall. Call during the Sharathon, or make a secure online donation now at annunciationradio.com or on our mobile app. Annunciation Radio serves listeners throughout the diocese of Toledo. 89.7 Toledo, 88.1 Sandusky, 89.9 Bryan 89.5 Mansfield, 90.9 Willard

Breaking Bread Missals and EMissal App

The Breaking Bread app is available for all iOS and Android users on their smartphones and tablets for only $4.99. This app offers a brand new way to participate in the liturgy. With instant access to music, readings and the Order of Mass, parishioners can remain connected to their faith community through song and prayer. Users can add psalms and acclamations to individual celebrations, allowing them to prepare for Mass ahead of time. Simple and easy to use, Breaking Bread 2021 eMissal is perfect for individuals unable to attend Mass in person and currently participating in livestreamed services. And for those able to attend in person but avoiding the use of physical resources, the app has also been approved for use in church by the USCCB during the 2021 liturgical year.

There are a limited number of Breaking Bread Missals available for those who would like to follow along with the readings and the parts of the liturgies at our weekend Masses. You can ask a hospitality minister for a copy at Mass or contact either parish office. It will be yours to keep and bring back and forth.

Substitute Custodian

Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish is seeking a Substitute Custodian. This person would do custodial work in the absence of one of our maintenance team members. This position could lead to more part-time hours. Applications will be available in the back of church and at the parish office. For more information, please contact the parish office at 419-347- 2381. Applications/resume can be dropped at the parish office, emailed to bstuder@stmaryshelby.org or faxed to 419-347-3934. Deadline to apply is April 30th.

Hospitality Ministry

We are starting a new Hospitality Ministry. A great big THANK YOU to our staff volunteers at MPHM and St. Joseph for modeling this ministry since we have come back from the COVID shut down. We now need YOUR help to keep everyone safe and eel welcome. We are looking for people to be friendly, answer questions and help people before Mass, as well as dismiss people at communion time and pass out bulletins at end of Mass. If this is a ministry in which you feel called to help, or have any questions about, please contact Joy Wagner, jwagner@stmaryshelby.org or Sherry Stockmaster, stjoeplymouth@gmail.com for more information. Training will be provided.

Spring Fling School Fundraiser May 15: Please join us for online bidding, as we show support for our students. Help us make the evening a success through a sponsorship or donation to our online auction. If you have any i tems that you would be willing to donate from $35.00 and up for this year's benefit, please contact bestschool@stmaryshelby.org or 419.342.2626 Cash donations also welcome.

Platinum Sponsor $1,000, Gold Sponsor $ 500, Silver Sponsor $250, Bronze Sponsor $100 Special Mention< $100

Please mail or deliver your donations to St. Mary School, 26 West Street, Shelby, OH 44875. We want to thank you for your generous sponsorship over the years!

School Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council of St. Mary School is established to offer counsel to the pastor and principal on all matters pertaining to the school which are not decided by law or diocesan policy. Members of the Advisory Council are the pastor (ex-officio), principal (ex-officio) and six (6) appointed members. No persons employed i n service of St. Mary School may be members of the Advisory Council. Concerns that affect the school may be brought before the Council by the principal, other administrators, or any Council member. Meetings of the Council are generally held monthly; special meetings may be called as needed. Chairperson - Krista Bruskotter krista_bruskotter@yahoo.com. Please consider joining and/or serving i n this organization.

Annual Catholic Appeal: Where Charity and Love Prevail

You should have received a letter from Bishop Thomas, asking for your gift and/or pledge to support the ministries of the Diocese of Toledo. This letter gives all registered parishioners an opportunity to contribute to the Appeal, especially those who are unable to attend Mass. The Annual Catholic Appeal will be successful if every member of our parishes carefully considers their circumstances and truly strives to give a significant gift. Countless lives are touched by every contribution to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. Children, seminary students, the sick and aged, the needy - they all depend on our generosity. Faith, hope and love come alive through the Annual Catholic Appeal, making our faith community a place Where Charity and Love Prevail. Thank you for pledging today. The parish goal for Most Pure Heart of Mary is $32,009.00 and the parish goal for St. Joseph is $4849.00. All contributions assure the continuation of these programs and services. For more information on ministries funded by the appeal visit acatoledo.org.

Final Fridays with Father

Final Fridays with Father have been suspended until further notice.

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.

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

Prayer to St. Joseph

Encouraging words from Father Jim

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!

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.

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.

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.