The Josephites The Josephites The Josephites 304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Website: mostpureheartofmarymobile.org. E-mail: [email protected]Rectory: (251) 432-3344 Fax: 432-1192 School: 432-5270 Most Pure Heart of Mary Church & School is a gospel faith community baptized into the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We invite all people into a personal relationship with Christ through prayer, worship, stewardship and service to God and neighbor. Eucharist is the center of our faith and we celebrate our Catholic African American Heritage. We empower our youth to be gospel witnesses through faith-building programs. The Josephites Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) wrote in his famous confession a remarkable prayer of thanksgiving and love: "Late have I loved you, O Beauty so ancient and so new. Late have I loved you! ...You shone your Self upon me to drive away my blindness. You breathed your fragrance upon me... and in astonishment I drew my breath...now I pant for you! I tasted you, and now I hunger and thirst for you. You touched me! - and I burn to live within your peace. " (Confessions 10:27)
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The Josephites
304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Website: mostpureheartofmarymobile.org.
Most Pure Heart of Mary Church & School is a gospel faith community baptized into the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We invite all people into a personal relationship
with Christ through prayer, worship, stewardship and service to God and neighbor. Eucharist is the center of our faith and we celebrate our Catholic African American Heritage.
We empower our youth to be gospel witnesses through faith-building programs.
The Josephites
Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) wrote in his famous confession a remarkable prayer of thanksgiving and love: "Late have I loved you, O Beauty so ancient and so new. Late have I loved you! ...You shone your
Self upon me to drive away my blindness. You breathed your fragrance upon me... and in astonishment I drew my breath...now I pant for you! I tasted you, and now I hunger and thirst for you. You touched me! - and I burn
to live within your peace. " (Confessions 10:27)
Pastor Father Kenneth C. Ugwu,
S.S.J.
Deacon: Mr. James D. Bryant
Principal: Mrs. Jamie Crain
Parish Secretary: Mrs. Gatha Warnsley
Any member who wishes to arrange a Wedding must contact the priest at least 6 months prior to the desired wedding date.
Parents desiring Baptism for their children are encouraged to contact the Rectory to arrange for the required preparation class
for parents and Godparents. When a Funeral is to be celebrated, please contact the priest before contacting the Funeral Home. Funerals are not permitted on Sundays
or Holy Days of Obligation.
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday Morning: 8:00am and 11:00am
Daily Masses: Tuesday (Novena
Mass) 4:30pm; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30am. Confessions: 30 minutes before weekend Masses and before the Tuesday Novena Mass - CCD :
After 8:00am Sunday Mass
Monday- Tuesday- Wednesday- Thursday- Friday-
SISTERS Sr. Joanne Cozzi, DC Sr. Noblyne Ajuonuma, SJS PASTORAL COUNCIL Joseph Keith FINANCE COUNCIL Patricia Lofton SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Maxine Wilson SACRISTAN Leland Busby/Montiel Fluker CCD LaTanya Brown CHILDREN’S LITURGY Yasmine Burney, Judy Sullivan RCIA Dcn. James Bryant/ Eric Crenshaw EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Anna Watson LECTORS Wilborn Jones ALTAR SERVERS Leland Busby/Montiel Fluker USHERS Alfred Jones MUSIC MINISTRY Carolyn Smoke SENIORS CLUB Viletta Perkins/Patricia Ransom YOUTH LEADERSHIP Brooke Jackson/Tyler Reynolds YOUTH MINISTRIES Stephanye Singleton YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Amanda Wilson/ Isaiah Bess TRIBUNAL CASE SPONSORS Patricia Lofton B.V.M. SODALITY Tynia Hollins LEGION OF MARY David McCord ST. MARTHA’S GUILD Monica Simpkins HEALTH MINISTRY Fannie Burden PRISON MINISTRY Eric Crenshaw BEREAVEMENT MIN. Fannie Burden ST. VINCENT de PAUL Joe Keith DREXEL SOCIETY Fannie Burden KPC - Lionell Smith KPC LADIES AUX. Marcelene Dennis GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE David McCord/ Ernest Lynch Photographer Anna Watson MEN OF ST. JOSEPH David McCord/Ernest Lynch AYAS FELLOWSHIP Melanie Knight
Lectors: Eucharistic Ministers:
Lectors: Eucharistic Ministers:
Lectors: Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday, 4:00 pm Viletta Perkins, Cathy Lee Lamar Lott, Sr. Noblyne Sunday, 8:00 am Maynard Odom, Wilborn Jones Lyndia Benion, Anna Watson Sunday, 11:00am Cary Daniels, Stephanye Singleton Lillian Cade, Meryl Foster
Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday,
Sunday, Sunday,
8:30am-
8:30am- 8:30pm- 8:30am- 4:00pm-
8:00am- 11:00am-
7th at 8th at 9th at
10th at 11th at
12th at 12th at
Special Intentions Special Intentions Special Intentions Special Intentions Special Intentions For Deacon Cretero For the good of the people of the parish
Acts 6:8-15 and Jn.6:22-29 Acts 7:1-8 and Jn.6:30-35 Acts 8:1b-8 and Jn.6:35-40 Acts 8:26-40 and Jn.5:44-51 1 Cor.15:1-8 and Jn.14:6-34
Upcoming Parish Feast Day - June 23rd, 2019 - Stay tuned for more information to come.
Let us thank God and continually pray for
Fr. Ugwu, our pastor as he celebrates his 9th year
Anniversary of Priesthood,. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
We are saddened by the loss of one of our long time parishioners, Mr. Chester Rudolph. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 7th @9:00am. Visitation to start at 8:00am followed by he Rosary at
8:30am.Interment to follow at the Cemetery. Please keep him and his family in your prayers and Masses.
May His Soul Rest In Peace
On Sunday May 19th, we are celebrating our Parish First Holy Communion at the 11:00am Mass.
These occasions remind us of God’s love and gifts to His family.
Among Catholics, May is most well-known as “Mary’s Month,” a specific month of the year when special devo-tions are performed in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Why is that? How did May become associated with the Blessed Mother? There are many differ-ent factors that contributed to this asso-ciation. First of all, in ancient Greece and Rome the month of May was dedi-
cated to pagan goddesses connected to fertility and springtime (Artemis and Flora, respectively). This, combined with other European rituals commemorat-ing the new season of spring, led many Western cul-tures to view May as a month of life and motherhood. This was long before “Mother’s Day” was ever con-ceived, though the modern celebration is closely re-lated to this innate desire to honor maternity during the spring months.
Traditional Seder/Passover Meal
It was another great spiritual experience during the
Holy Week Seder Supper. It was a full house and
the Parish Life Committee made it Most successful.
Thanks to: Deacon James Bryant, Wanda Lewis,
Belinda Lott, Estelle White, Viletta Perkins, Ronald
Horner , Sr., Edward Robinson, Yasmine Burney,
Kangia Bryant, Robin Reed and Lydia Smith
Thank you for your commitment and May God
Bless us all.
We are now offering Online Giving! Visit our website to sign up and to begin contributing automatically to our parish. Go towww.mostpureheartofmarymobile.org
to get started click “Donate”. Follow the instruction– You can make monthly contributions
with you checking or credit card account. You can pay tithes, school or any special collection.
You may call the parish office at 251-432-3344 or 1-800348-2886 ext. 1 for assistance.
Lenten Fish Fry Income = $11,354.10 Expenses = 4,402.32 Net: $6,651.78 The Parish is most grateful to these wonderful volunteers: Joan Fluker, Diane Dexter, Meryl Foster, Greta Banks, Belinda Lott, Viletta Perkins, Carolyn Spencer, Eva Stallworth, Elva Stevens, Emma Robinson, Ayliah Foster, Yolanda Cassino, Lamar Lott, Warren Burden, Montiel Fluker, James Harris, Wilborn Jones, & Calvin Miles, Debbie Aldridge, Maxine Wilson, Vivian Ezell, Doug Bryant, Joe Keith, Juanita Robinson, Leland Busby, Mildred Lewis & Gatha Warnsley. May God give you strength, Happiness and fulfillment. May god bless and reward all parishioners and friends who supported the Parish by purchasing a plate. Our parish is alive and well.
The praise dance ministry will have practice every Tuesday in the parish hall from 5:30-6:30pm. All school age children from the parish and the school are welcome to join!
The Mobile Deanery ACCW Spring Quarterly
Meeting Wednesday, May
8, 2019 @ St. Catherine of
Sienna Parish 2605 Springhill Ave. Registration: 9:15 am
Meeting: 9:45 am Mass: 11:15 am
Lunch After Mass - $13.00 Contact:
Carlee Russell -251-533-4771 Betty Richardson - 251– 423-5138
ALL children in grades 1st through 12th not attending Catholic Schools are required to attend CCD/Religious Education classes. Con-firmation Prep Classes Youth not attending Catholic high schools and those attending Catholic high schools are required to attend Con-firmation Prep classes. Note there is a two year consecutive instruction period for the sacraments of Holy Eucharist (First Communion) and Confirmation.
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School has been providing children with an outstanding education, focusing on the mind, body and spirit for over 100 years. Our goals for our students are college and heaven. We have an incredible family atmosphere on campus where we all take pride in raising our children to be pillars in our community. We encourage you to make the sacrifice to afford your child the educational opportunities available at Heart of Mary, as the rewards are endless. Come join our family by calling the school office at 251-432-5270 to set up a visit with the principal, tour the campus and register your child. (Discounted tuition available for tithing parishioners.)
Your child’s Religious Education is perhaps even more important than what they get in their school classroom. The development of their Faith is something that will lead and guide their lives and insure they have a loving relationship with their heavenly Father. Make sure to register your children now for their CCD Sunday School Classes which will begin in early September.
Both First Communion and Confirmation require a 2 year preparation. Registration forms (one per child) are located in the rear of the church. Complete and drop off at the Rectory.
May 5 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class 12 NO CLASS (Mother’s Day) 18 First Reconciliation / Confes-sion / Retreat at 11:00am in church 19 CCD First Eucharist / Com-munion at 11:00am mass 26 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class - Rosary/Youth Mass (Last Sched-uled Class Day)
