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MPHM Giving Statements

Giving statements are available through your MY OWN CHURCH account. If you do not have an account the instructions to set one up can be found on our parish website at omphm.org/MyOwnChurch. Also, if you give only through Connect Now Online Giving you may print out a giving statement through your account. If you need assistance or would like us to print your statement for you please contact the parish office at 419-347-2381. Thank you! Your generosity is a vital enable of the mission and ministry of our work together as a church.

No Holy Hour

No Holy Hour at MPHM Thursday, January 17

Youth Ministry Fundraiser

Saturday, January 19, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., St. Mary School Gym. Menu featuring: Kielbasa and Kraut or Beef and Noodles, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole or Corn Roll and Dessert, Lemonade or Coffee. Adults - $8.00 Students - $5.00 - Children under 10 - Free. Carry-Out Available! SLAM Youth Ministry is a ministry of Most Pure Heart of Mary and St. Joseph Parishes

Calling all baker and dessert makers!

We are asking the SLAM families to donate dessert for the Youth Ministry Fundraiser for Saturday, January 19th. However, we would appreciate any additional dessert donations from our amazing parishioners. You can drop off any donations that day between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. We hope everyone can join us for dinner! We appreciate your support!

Leading the Flock by Bishop Thomas

In the latest ssue of "Leading the Flock" Bishop Thomas writes: This year, as every year, the Lord wants to show us that He has the power to make all things new. But just as with physical or intellectual resolutions, spiritual and moral resolutions require hard work, commitment and perseverance on our part. This year, with our cooperation, He can accomplish something new in us! Click here to read Leading the Flock.

New envelopes for MPHM

Beginning January 1st Most Pure Heart of Mary will be using OurSunday Visitor for our collection envelope company. his change will allow us to better suite our needs at a cost savings. If you are currently using envelopes and do not receive your January and February envelopes by January 9th please call the parish office at 419-347-2381. Thank you for continued support!

Valentine's Day Marriage Retreat

Most Pure Heart of Mary, St. Mary School and St. Joseph invite you to a Valentine's Day Marriage Retreat Friday, February 15, 2019, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary School. Join us for presentations given by Sean and Laura Beeson to help strengthen your marriage, breakout sessions, social time, and an Italian dinner catered by Ben Lash of the Vault. Cost is $40.00 per couple For more details and to register please read and download the form here Valentine Retreat Form. Forms and payment due by Monday, February 11.

We've adopted a seminarian!

Kory Wise of Tiffin St. Joseph has just begun his journey as a seminarian. Kory is currently in the first year of his studies at The Athenaeum of Ohio, Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati. Adopting him will allow us to follow him through the process. Please keep Kory in your prayers. Kory knows we have adopted him and is keeping us all in his prayers as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact anyone at the parish office.

If you would like to include him on your Christmas card list Kory's address is: Kory Wise, 6616 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45230

Complimentary Lifetouch photos

Anyone who had their photograph taken for the directory but did not order extras, may pick up their complementary photo at the parish office.

Encouraging words from Father Jim

DIOCESE OF TOLEDO SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH USCCB NORMS:

Each year, the Diocese of Toledo is required to undergo an audit to ensure that it is in compliance with the articles of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Bishop Daniel Thomas is pleased to announce that, for the fiscal year 2017-2018, the Diocese was found to be in full compliance with the requirements in the Charter.

The Diocese of Toledo remains committed to ensuring the protection of children and providing a safe environment for all young people. If you have any knowledge of abuse that has been committed by a cleric, or any employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church, please report the abuse to your local police department, Child Protection Services, and Mr. Frank Dilallo, Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator. Mr. Dilallo can be reached at ( 419) 214-4880 or by mail at 1933 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604.

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.

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.