JOE’S COffEE HOUSE: Joe’s Coffee will meet November 1, beginning at 4 p.m. at Deacon Fred and Sherry’s Home, 117 Sandusky St. Plymouth. Come join us for a fun filled, informative discussion on current topics! We surely had a lively discussion last time…you chocolate lover’s, hot chocolate will be served! A van will come from Shelby, St. Joe’s 7-12 students are invited and encouraged to attend! Bring a snack to share… goodies will be served! We hope to see all of you there! St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishes October 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time BULLETIN DEADLINE: Mondays 10:00 a.m. for the upcoming weekend. Anything received after this time will be in the following bulletin. Watch for special deadlines during the holidays. I recently received a phone message from a parishioner. I’m always happy when someone leaves a message on my machine at the rectory. Please don’t hang up when you get only the machine and not the real me. Recently, the only problem I had was that I could not understand the person who left the message. They were either mumbling or my hearing is getting worse. Probably a bit of both! If you call me at the rectory, please don’t hang up, just spell your name and carefully enunciate the number to which you want me to return my call. Sometimes I hear, “My number is 419-347-mbulisfertaktin.” I don’t have caller ID at the rectory and I hate not being able to call you back. Ah, the mundane struggles of life! MPHM recently had a photo taken of the entire Pastoral Council. As soon as I get that photo sent to me or Barb Pifher we will publish the picture with a little bio about each member. It is always good to know who to go to when you have a concern. Speaking of this, I hope that members of both parishes filled out the yellow sheet that was inserted in last week’s bulletin. We can always use the feedback. Remember, you do not need to leave your name on the sheet if that makes you uncomfortable. Speaking of being uncomfortable, we are now beginning flu season. A parishioner recently told me that they got a dirty look when they would not hold hands during the Lord’s Prayer at Mass. Please re- member to be kind to people who feel it is best to not touch other people. Just give them a friendly wave then wave your arms in the air like a good Pentecostal Catholic! Finally, please do not forget about supporting the St. Mary Catholic School fund drive. One blessed MPHM parish family is willing to match your donation until we reach $40K more! Our school is growing. Let’s help support the fine ministry of our educators on West Ave. in Shelby! May God be praised in all we do! God Bless, – Fr. Jim My Dear Friends of St. Joseph and Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishes, Sponsor of the Week Scarlet & Gray Tire & Brake Center 419-342-TIRE
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JoE’s CoffEE HousE: Joe’s Coffeewill meet November 1, beginning at 4 p.m.at Deacon Fred and Sherry’s Home, 117Sandusky St. Plymouth. Come join us for afun filled, informative discussion on currenttopics! We surely had a lively discussion lasttime…you chocolate lover’s, hot chocolate
will be served! A van will come from Shelby, St. Joe’s 7-12students are invited and encouraged to attend! Bring a snackto share… goodies will be served! We hope to see all of youthere!
St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishesOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
BULLETIN DEADLINE:
Mondays 10:00 a.m. for the upcoming weekend.
Anything received after this time will be in the following bulletin. Watch for special deadlines during the holidays.
I recently received a phone message from a parishioner. I’m always happy when someone leavesa message on my machine at the rectory. Please don’t hang up when you get only the machine andnot the real me. Recently, the only problem I had was that I could not understand the person who leftthe message. They were either mumbling or my hearing is getting worse. Probably a bit of both! If youcall me at the rectory, please don’t hang up, just spell your name and carefully enunciate the numberto which you want me to return my call. Sometimes I hear, “My number is 419-347-mbulisfertaktin.” Idon’t have caller ID at the rectory and I hate not being able to call you back. Ah, the mundane strugglesof life!
MPHM recently had a photo taken of the entire Pastoral Council. As soon as I get that photo sentto me or Barb Pifher we will publish the picture with a little bio about each member. It is always goodto know who to go to when you have a concern. Speaking of this, I hope that members of both parishesfilled out the yellow sheet that was inserted in last week’s bulletin. We can always use the feedback.Remember, you do not need to leave your name on the sheet if that makes you uncomfortable.
Speaking of being uncomfortable, we are now beginning flu season. A parishioner recently told methat they got a dirty look when they would not hold hands during the Lord’s Prayer at Mass. Please re-member to be kind to people who feel it is best to not touch other people. Just give them a friendlywave then wave your arms in the air like a good Pentecostal Catholic!
Finally, please do not forget about supporting the St. Mary Catholic School fund drive. One blessedMPHM parish family is willing to match your donation until we reach $40K more! Our school is growing.Let’s help support the fine ministry of our educators on West Ave. in Shelby!
May God be praised in all we do!God Bless,
– Fr. Jim
My Dear Friends of St. Joseph and Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishes,
Sponsor of the Week
Scarlet & Gray Tire & Brake Center
419-342-TIRE
St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishesOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Calendarmonday, october 269:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word & Communion at MPHM
Romans 8:12-17; Psalm 68:2,4,6-7ab,20-21; Luke 13:10-17Tuesday, october 278:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph9:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word & Communion at MPHM
Romans 8:18-25; Psalm 126:1b-6; Luke 13:18-21Wednesday, october 28 -- feast of sts. simon & Jude, apostles9:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM
Prayers for Chuck and Beda Phillips, Lisette Strine FisherEphesians 2:19-22; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 6:12-16
Thursday, october 299:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM
Prayers for Joanne Heydinger6:00 p.m. Holy Hour at MPHM
Romans 8:31b-39; Psalm 109:21-22,26-27,30-31; Luke 13:31-35friday, october 309:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM
Prayers for Martha KlemanRomans 9:1-5; Psalm 147:12-15,19-20; Luke 14:1-6
saturday, october 315:00 p.m. Mass at MPHM
Prayers for All SoulsRomans 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29; Psalm 94:12-15,17-18; Luke 14:1,7-11
sunday, november 18:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph
Prayers for Sam & Sallie Glorioso10:30 a.m. Mass at MPHM
Prayers for All SoulsRevelation 7:2-4,9-14; Psalm 24:1bc-6; 1John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a
ComE & sEE EvEnT foRWomEn: The Sisters of the PreciousBlood will host a Come & See for womeninterested in religious life Nov. 6-8 at SalemHeights in Dayton. Discussions will includelife as a women religious, meaning of thevows, the power of prayer and the reality ofcommunity. Please register by Oct. 30 at(937) 605-609-0653 or [email protected].
savE THE DaTE!: Most Pure Heart ofMary Altar & Rosary, along with St.Joseph's, Plymouth Altar and Rosary andDaughters of Isabella, will have a com-bined Christmas party on December 13th inthe school gym. Supper will include Swisssteak or chicken dinners with all the trim-mings. Entertainment will be Lanny Good-ing at the Piano. More information will beavailable in future bulletins. Make plansnow to attend.
Youth Ministry NewsThis Sunday, October 25th we have been graciously invited to the Walsh home for a bon-
fire! We will meet in the youth room at 5:45 and head to their house. We will stay until 8:15and return to the youth room for 8:30 pick up.
Deeper continues this Wednesday, October 28th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the youth roomfor high schoolers! Bring some quarters for goodies!
Youth Praise Team will practice this Wednesday, October 28th from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in the church! Anyonein 7th grade - college senior is welcome!
Joe's Coffee House is right around the corner! We will once again travel to Plymouth for an evening offood, fun and discussion. Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 1st from 4:00-6:30 p.m!
If you are interested in attending the March for Life a firm commitment will need to be made by Wednes-day, November 4th. Forms for participation, emergency medical forms and $50 to reserve your spot are duethat day! Please prayerfully consider if you would like to participate.
The Lift Jesus Higher Rally is coming up! On Saturday, November 7th we will travel to Toledo to joinyouth from across the Diocese in prayer and worship. Dan DeMatte is the speaker for the day! If you are in-terested please sign up at SLAM, CCD or Deeper!
SLAM
TODAY'S PRAYERWITH THE POPEThat human trafficking, the
modern form of slavery, may beeradicated.
St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishesOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Priesthood SundayOctober 25, 2015
THANK YOU for answering “the call” to the priesthood and serving as a shepherd of Christ.Without our priests, we would be denied the beauty of the faith, the gift of the Sacraments
and the light and path that leads us to holiness.
Sponsored by the North Central Ohio Vocations Club
Very Reverend Gregory HiteDean St. Juan Diego DeaneryPastor of St. Peter Mansfield
Revered Nelson BeaverPastor Resurrection, Lexington and St. Mary of the Snows, Mansfield
Reverend Chris BohnsackPastor Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bethlehem and St. Joseph, Crestline
Reverend Eric CullerPastor St. Francis Xavier, Willard and St. Bernard, New Washington
Reverend Mike DiemerHispanic Pastoral Services Eastern region
Reverend Vincent HawkPastor St. Peter, Loudonville
Reverend Rod KreidlerPastor St. Edward, Ashland
Reverend Jeremy MillerAssociate Pastor St. Peter, Mansfield
Reverend John MillerPastor Holy Trinity, Bucyrus and St. Joseph, Galion
Reverend Jim SanfordPastor St. Joseph, Plymouth and Most Pure Heart of Mary, Shelby
Reverend Fred SchillSenior Status
Reverend Nicholas WeiblSenior Status
Members of St. Juan Diego Deanery in the Diocese of ToledoOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
What’s Happening Around the Deanery
Diocesan Details
CRafT sHoW JusT aRounD THE CoRnER!:The Norwalk Catholic School, St. Paul High Swim Team is onceagain holding the annual event! It will be held in the St. PaulConvocation Center (south end of Wooster Street) on Saturday,November 7th from 9:00 a.m. til 3:00 p.m. Admission is still only$1.00. Many of your favorite vendors and a few new surpriseswill be there; from gourds, wood, jewelry, afghans and folk artto floral arrangements, wooden nativities and so very muchmore! Don't miss out! Come and stay for lunch served from11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Door prizes drawn every 15 minutes!For more information contact MaryAnn Hipp 419-668-6449.
sT. JosEPH CREsTLInE CRafT sHoW: Manyhandmade crafts, baked goods, raffle items, door prizes andvendors! Hot lunch served. Sat., November 14th, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 333 North Thoman Street, Crestline. If you haveany questions or if you would like to set up as a vendor,please call Andrea Burton at 419-709-5780 or AmandaShade at the school office at 419-683-1284.
fEaTHER PaRTy (BInGo): November 15 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. (Must be 18 to play.) Cometo St. Gasper Del Bufalo Chuch (near Marywood) 16209 E. Co.Rd. 46, Bellevue, Call 419-668-6449 for more details.
WomEn’s RETREaTAll Are Welcome ~ Inner Healing & Peace
Sat., Nov. 21 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.St. Francis Xavier Parish, 25 W Perry St., Willard, OH
St. Francis Room, Presenter: fr. michael DiemerCost: Free ~ Pot Luck ~ Please bring a dish to share
To register call Peg Jarrett at 419-933-3731, email: [email protected], OR mail the registration to
the parish office. Please register by Mon., Nov. 16th
Confessions available at 3:30 p.m. in church
JouRnEy THRouGH LIfE faIRTime: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. / light lunch
Location: Resurrection Parish/Fellowship HallWorkshop 3: Life to Death
Date: Saturday, November 14Speakers: Funeral Director
Elder Law Attorney—Mr. Jack StewartFuneral Preparation—Mrs. Sherry Stockmaster
Reflections on the ReadingsThirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time taken from
St. Joseph Sunday Missal.
first Reading--Jeremiah 31:7-9The setting is the long-awaited homecoming of the Is-
raelites from their exile in Babylon. "Shout with joy for Jacob(Israel, God's people)." The author never lost trust in Godthat something or somehow he would heal the wounds ofhis people. The weak, lame, and blind (see Gospel!) are withthe returning exiles. God Cares!
The fact that "God cares" is also God's word to us now."The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy"(Responsorial Psalm).
second Reading--Hebrews 5:1-6The author refers again to the Jewish high priest offici-
ating in the temple of Jerusalem. He represents human be-ings to God by offering gifts and sacrifices. It is stated thatJesus is the high priest of the community and as such ap-pointed by God.
Jesus exercises his priesthood in heaven. Constantlyreferring to his sacrificial death on the cross, he pleads formercy for all of us.
Gospel--mark 10:46-52Mark wrote his Gospel to heal a certain "Christological
blindness" in the Church of his day. Spectacular preachersthemselves, a kind of miracle-worker and faith healer, hadcome along. They preached Jesus as a divine miracle-manand themselves as his successors. Mark did not find this pic-ture of Jesus compatible with Jesus as he really was: theone who redeemed us by his suffering, death, and resurrec-tion. Hence, Mark describes Jesus' miracles as signs thatindicate a spiritual reality.
In the healing of the blind man the reality is the healingof a "Christological blindness," a blindness of mind that keptMark's congregation from seeing Jesus as he really is.
-- Submitted by Barb Pifher
St. Joseph’s Parish NewsOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SacramentsBAPTISM: Contact the Deacon Fred 1 month in advance.RECONCILIATION: Individual confession after Mass Sunday & Tuesday.ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Notify Deacon Fred or Fr. Jim to arrange.COMMUNION: Contact the Deacon Fred to be placed on the home bound lists.MARRIAGE: Please notify either Deacon Fred or Fr. Jim 6 months in advance.R.C.I.A.: Interested in the Catholic Faith? Contact the Parish office or Deacon Fred.MASS STIPENDS: St. Joseph’s always accepts Masses for the deceased and special intentions. Please call Sharon on Tuesdays
between 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to schedule your Masses.
Sunday, November 1-- 8:30 a.m.Greeters: Ken Studer, Marilyn StuderEucharist: Ken Studer, Marilyn Studerservers: Becky Starkey, Doug Reer, Zeb FinneganLector: Betty Starkeyushers: Henry Phillips, Ed Kanneymusic: St. Joseph ChoirCollection Counters: Pat Bond, Carolyn Carnahan,
Ashley Bond Happy BirthdaYLibby Smith, Brandon Bond, Anthony Finnegan
For Year 2015/16 $1,500 .....- $ 598.00Year Over/Under Budget ...........- $3,165.00
Attendance for Last Sunday: 104Thank you!
sT. JosEPH annuaL TuRKEy DInnER sunDay, novEmBER 15th
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 P.m. more details to come! CHRIsTmas BasKETs aT THE fooD
PanTRy: St. Joseph’s has been asked to con-tribute 350 small bottles of dish soap for the foodbaskets. This is the number of baskets which willbe given this Christmas to the needy and mar-ginalized. If you can help, please bring your con-
tribution to the parish hall by november 8th.
SacramentsBAPTISM: Contact the Deacon Fred 1 month in advance.RECONCILIATION: Individual confession after Mass Sunday & Tuesday.ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Notify Deacon Fred or Fr. Jim to arrange.COMMUNION: Contact the Deacon Fred to be placed on the home bound lists.MARRIAGE: Please notify either Deacon Fred or Fr. Jim 6 months in advance.R.C.I.A.: Interested in the Catholic Faith? Contact the Parish office or Deacon Fred.MASS STIPENDS: St. Joseph’s always accepts Masses for the deceased and special intentions. Please call Sharon on Tuesdays
between 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to schedule your Masses.
aDoRaTIon & BEnEDICTIonof THE EuCHaRIsT:
Beginning in November, Adoration & Bene-diction of the Blessed Sacrament along withLiturgy of the Hours will be prayed the 1stTuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The
service will last 30-45 min. Mark your calendars now forthis event. The Tuesday morning Adoration and Benedic-tion will cease at that point. This came from a recommen-dation from Pastoral Council, so more people might beable to attend in centering our community around the Eu-charist! Come Let Us Adore Him!
fooD PanTRy uPDaTE: The Plymouth/Shiloh FoodPantry is requesting boxes of Jello all flavors,for those who have little ones that are ill. Thishelps force fluids and replace nutrients lost inillness. If you can help, we will set up a collec-tion point in the parish hall.
St. Joseph’s Parish NewsOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, october 2710:00 a.m.-noon, Food Pantry (Shiloh) 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Upstairs Store (Plymouth)4:00-5:00 p.m., Plymouth/Shiloh Ecumenical
General Meeting, St Joseph, Plymouth.Thursday, october 29
5:00-7:00 p.m., Food Pantry (Shiloh) 5:30-7:00 p.m., Upstairs Store (Plymouth)
LooKInG foR a Way you Can HELP?: We arealways looking for new persons young and adult to serveMass, Usher, Lector, be a Collection Counter, sing in theChoir, or serve the community as a Eucharistic Minister.Consider offering your services to your community. This is apersonal gift to them and God. Contact Dcn. Fred for moreinformation.
RosaRy PRayERs: The Rosary is being re-cited as part of the 40 days for life before Massthrough November 1st. Come early and join yourparish family in prayer.
fLu sHoTs: Flu shots will be offered at St. Joseph bythe Shelby Health Dept. on Sunday, October 25th followingMass. A charge of $25 for low dose, and $40 for high dose(recommended for 65 and older) will be taken. The fee iscovered by Medicare. Other insurances you will be given apaper to send to your insurance. Come to the Hall that dayfor your health blood pressure check (free) and your flu shot!
sT. JosEPH CHRIsTmas CHoIR IsfoRmInG! If you love to sing and would liketo be part of the choir for our Christmas celebra-tion, come to practice! Practice dates are onThursday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. October29th, November 5th, November 12th, November19th, December 3rd, December 10th, and Decem-ber 17th. We hope to see you!
V October 25th, The Shelby Health Dept. will be offeringflu shots in the parish hall.
V October 25th FREE blood pressure monitoring immedi-ately following Mass in the parish hall.
V October 27th, Plymouth/Shiloh Ecumenical GeneralMeeting, 4:00-5:00 p.m. St Joseph, Plymouth.
V October 29th, St. Joseph Christmas Choir Practice7:00 p.m.
V November 1st, Daylight Savings Time Changes V November 4th, Plymouth/Shiloh Pastor’s Ecumenical
Meeting, Hound Dog, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.V November 8th, A & R Meeting immediately following
Mass in the parish hall.V Giving Tree for Needy: pick up a child’s name from the
tree in the sanctuary.V November 10th, St. Juan Diego Deanery Meeting, 4:00-
5:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Plymouth.V November 14th, Messa De Requiem Concert, 3:00 p.m.,
St. Peter Catholic Church, Mansfield, $10 donation.V November 15th, St. Joseph Annual Turkey Dinner,
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. V November 18th, Harvest Mass at MPHM, 7:00 p.m.V Thursday, November 26th, THANKSGIVING Mass,
9:00 a.m. at MPHMV December 8th, Feast of the Immaculate Conception,
MPHM 9:00 a.m. & St. Joseph 7:00 p.m. MassesV December 11th, St. Joseph Parish Staff, Finance & Pas-
toral Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. (Reserve the date)V December 12th, Advent Day of Prayer at MPHM, 8:30 a.m.-
4:00 p.m.V December 13th, A&R Meeting, after Mass in the parish
hall.V December 13th, St. Peter Catholic Church 3:00 p.m.
MESSIAH w/Chorus, Soloists and Orchestra. WilliamJohnson, conductor. Donation $10.
V December 15th, Finance & Pastoral Councils meet at6:00 p.m. in parish hall.
GamE Day fun! sunday october25th, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Come joinyour parish family for lunch and a funtime. Cards, board games, and perhapscorn hole (depending upon weather) will
be available. Pizza and pop (BYOB for your consumption onlyif you desire) will be the menu. All ages welcome! A sign-upsheet is in the hall, this is for ordering pizzas so we can havea rough idea of how many will be attending. There will besomething for everyone! Donations accepted for lunch to helpdefray cost. If you did not sign up and wish to join usplease come anyway…we would love to have you!
Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SacramentsBAPTISM: Celebrated monthly, second Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and third Sunday within the Mass. Call the parishoffice for necessary parent instructions.
RECONCILIATION: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, anytime by request.ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Available on request. Call Parish Office/Rectory at 419-347-2381. Same for visitation ofthe sick.
COMMUNION: Contact the Pastoral Associate to be placed on the home bound lists.MARRIAGE: Arrange with a priest or deacon at least 6 months in advance.R.C.I.A.: Persons wishing to inquire about and/or joing the Catholic Church, call Parish Office.PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners--WELCOME. Please call the Parish Office to register. When changingaddress, please notify the Parish Office.
The Toy Department for the Community Christmas Pro-gram is in need of volunteers to help to prepare for the De-cember 5th distribution. There is need for someone tocoordinate the toys for each age group: infant, toddler, ele-mentary girl, elementary boy, and teen. Each person wouldneed to make sure that all toys on their shelves were clean,complete and ready to give away.
There is also a need for people who will clean and sorttoys--this can be done at their convenience. When time getscloser, we will need volunteers to fill the gift bags for the chil-dren, move toys to the K of C Hall on Vernon Road, and/orhelp on distribution day, December 5.
To volunteer, call Shelby Help Line Ministries at 419-347-6307 Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. orcall 419-896-2971 after hours.
saturday, october 31, 5:00 p.m. massLector: Lori McCartneyservers: Tanner Steiner, Caleb Vogt, Gavin LindsayEucharistic: Kari Krebs, Vincent Studer, Dave Yetzer,
Betty & Jim Yetzer, Kathy Combsushers: Bryan Kreinbrink, Michael Murray,
Loren Kranz, Don JohnsonGreeters: Craig & Janet Studer, Chad & Liz Hicksmusic: Adult Choir
sunday, november 1, 10:30 a.m. massLector: John Giesservers: Adam Niese, Tanner Herring, Derek LoweEucharist: Jake Penwell, Chuck Schiffer,
Linda Shaughnessy, Howard Souder, Dave & Lois Steele, Karen Winters
ushers: Ken Ensman, Ed Friebel, John Gies, Joe Gies
Collection Counters: Mark & Cheryl Young, Lee & Carolyn Kaple
SacramentsBAPTISM: Celebrated monthly, second Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and third Sunday within the Mass. Call the parishoffice for necessary parent instructions.
RECONCILIATION: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, anytime by request.ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Available on request. Call Parish Office/Rectory at 419-347-2381. Same for visitation ofthe sick.
COMMUNION: Contact the Pastoral Associate to be placed on the home bound lists.MARRIAGE: Arrange with a priest or deacon at least 6 months in advance.R.C.I.A.: Persons wishing to inquire about and/or joing the Catholic Church, call Parish Office.PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners--WELCOME. Please call the Parish Office to register. When changingaddress, please notify the Parish Office.
2015 CommunityChristmas Program
shelby Help Line ministries291/2 Walnut street, Rear
419-347-63087You may submit your own name or the name of someoneyou know who needs help this Christmas with food, linensand toys. Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. Applications are being received from October1st-November 13th at Shelby Help Line Ministries.application Deadline is friday, november 13
Thank you for your special caring that brings joy to somany families this Christmas Season.May you have a Blessed Christmas!
“Ifyou are what you should be, youwill set the whole world ablaze!”
-St. Catherine of Sienna
Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thursday, october 296:00 p.m. Holy Hour7:00 p.m. Disciples of Song--Church
LITuRGy of THE WoRD foR CHILDREn is heldevery Sunday during the 10:30 Mass, from September thruMay. I am always looking for adult leaders to help with this min-istry. If you are interested, please call me at the Parish Office.Thanks to all who have helped me in the past.
--Barb Pifher
Christmas BazaarCanDy maKInG TImE! We are accepting donationsof sugar, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, light Karosyrup, and chocolate chips. Also, we will be making candyon the following dates & times: Wednesdays—november4, 11 & 18 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:00-9:00 p.m. All helpinghands are greatly appreciated, no experience necessary.
JoIn In THE fun of nooDLE maKInG: We willbe making noodles for the Christmas Bazaar on Mondays,November 16th & 30th at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to join.We will also need volunteers to make angel food cakes, pickup your egg whites after noodle making.
famILy LIfE CounsELInG oBsERvED fIRsTannIvERsaRy In sHELBy: “It has been an honor toserve the Shelby community this past year,” said StevenBurggraf, Ph.D., LPCC-S, IMFT, Founder and CEO of FamilyLife Counseling. “Along with our area partners, we are reaf-firming our commitment to reach those in need to providemental health and substance abuse counseling. We are for-tunate to have a highly skilled staff in our Shelby officewhose members are dedicated to providing vital services tolocal families.”
Family Life Counseling is located at 24 E Whitney Avein Shelby For more information, call 567-292-9211.
Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
van TRIP: On November 1st, we willtravel to Lakewood, Ohio to the Museumof Divine Statues. We will leave at ap-proximately 10:15 am to arrive at noon.Cost is $10.00 per person for admissionto the museum. Museum of Divine Stat-ues opened four years ago, and morethan 100 statues and artifacts are on dis-play. Please call the Parish Office to signup, 419-347-2381.
Excel Beyond the Basics Pledge CardI can support the annual Most Pure Heart of Mary Excel Beyond theBasics Pledge Drive, supporting our school, by donating:
A weekly gift of $ __________________ORA monthly gift of $ _________________OR A one-time gift of $_________________
q Yes, please apply the generous donor match to my pledge!
___________________________________________________________You make a difference for us!
PRayER sHaWL mInIsTRy: Our fallprojects include hats and scarves forShelby Helpline Christmas program,Chemo caps, wash cloths for HarmonyHouse, and of course prayer shawls. We
are in need of single bars of soap. For every bar of soap weget, the ladies will make a washcloth. Soap may be droppedoff at the Parish Center. We meet the first and third Wednes-day of the month. Please join us if you can or items can bemade at home. Everyone is welcome.
2015 RosaRy RaLLy: Thanks for another successful event. Praying the Rosary in public is anexcellent way to introduce others to the Catholic Faith and the Fatima message. A special Blessingwas given to all those who attended this year’s Rosary Rally. Please mark your calendars to join withus next year on October 15th to share in the miracle of the Sun when Our Lady performed a miraclewitnessed by 70,000 people including atheists. The Public Square Rosary Rallies will remind the personon the street that conversion is possible.
Anydonations madeafter 10/17/2015 will bedoubled up to$20,000
$67,500
2015-16 Excel Beyond the Basics
School Fund Drive
Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishOctober 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome to fall weather; what a beautiful landscape God has created for us to enjoy! focusing on strengths - our society has a tendency to expect individuals to recognize and focus
on improving weaknesses. Positive psychologists have studied the profound value of changing thatstrategy. Through their research, positive psychology has demonstrated that it is significantly more pro-ductive to understand and focus on strengths. Have you had a chance to spend time investigating andunderstanding your strengths and recognizing the strengths in others?
Calling all alumni! We are seeking to rebuild our alumni database. If you are not receiving the an-nual alumni email, then we would love to hear from you! If you would like to be included in receivingupdates and nominations for distinguished alumni, please complete a form that is located at the backof church and drop it in the basket at Mass, bring it by the school, or drop it in the mail slot at the parishoffice.
Budget/Pledge drive - Our Excel Beyond the Basics pledge drive is underway. If you are able tomake a pledge of any amount, we have a generous donor who has offered to match your donationdollar for dollar up to $20,000! Thank you in advance for considering making a donation. While we runa very tight ship, our recent evaluation of our school budget is projected to fall behind by about $12,500at our current run rate, due to how our state funding is allocated. Our current level of funding is basedon last year's enrollment. Last year, we were at 59. This year we are blessed to have 76 scholars, sowe have some ground to make up. We seek to try to close this gap through the pledge drive.
Thank you for continuing to keep our school, parish, and community in your prayers!We are truly blessed,
Lisa M. Rhodes, MSM
Our Parish School NewsGreetings Parish Family!:
2015-16 Excel Beyond the Basics school fund Drive
our Goal $67,500Collected 10/17-18 $ 35.00Total Collected for 2015-16 fund Drive $ 5,971.50Pledged to Date $ 15,675.00
