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St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishes May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
Liturgical Calendar Monday, June 1—Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7; John 19:25-34 Tuesday, June 2 2 Peter 3:12-15, 17-18; Psalm 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mark 12:13-17 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church Prayers for All Families Wednesday, June 3—Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12; Psalm 123:1-2; Mark 12:18-27 9:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM Church Prayers for Kathleen Metzger Thursday, June 4 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; Mark 12:28-34 9:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM Church No specific prayers, please pray for our Parish 6:00 p.m. Holy Hour at MPHM Church Friday, June 5—Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr 2 Timothy 3:10-17; Psalm 119:157, 160-161, 165-166, 168; Mark 12:35-37 9:00 a.m. First Friday Mass at MPHM Church Prayers for Raymond Hartz Saturday, June 6 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Psalm 71:8-9, 14-17, 22; Mark 12:38-44 9:00 a.m. First Saturday Mass No specific prayers, please pray for our Parish 5:00 p.m. Mass at MPHM Church Prayers for Living & Deceased of Eve & Desmond Finnegan Family, Daniel Cooper Sunday, June 7—The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Exodus 24:4-6, 8-9; Resp: Daniel 3:52-55; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church Prayers for All Parishioners, Living & Deceased 10:30 a.m. Mass at MPHM Church Prayers for Arcudi Family
I know it’s tough.
Something that I tell every couple I prepare for marriage is that every family has struggles and is weird. There is no such thing as a normal family,
we just learn what “normal” is from our weird family. My particular struggle growing up was that my Mom has an aggressive auto-immune disease. To say that she is “immunocompromised” is an understatement. Every year (not just 2020) she avoids church and the public during the flu season. She has had a steady supply of masks on hand for as long as I can remember. Frequent washing of hands is a normal thing in my family of origin.
When I was growing up, I had a lot more rules to follow than all of my friends. There were events that I couldn’t attend at certain times because it wouldn’t be good for me to bring anything home. I had to learn to be more self-sufficient than other kids around the house because my Mom might be on week two of fighting a cold that everyone else shook in 12 hours. It was never a given that my Mom would be able to attend a football game, wrestling match, or musical. She couldn’t drive a bunch of kids anywhere. Then when she retired (she actually HAD to stop working because the childhood diseases that the 2-10 year olds she worked with could kill her as her illness progressed), she would be home all the time but her ability to do any more never really came to fruition. I learned, at a tender young age, that my indiscretion could have a fatal consequence for my mother. Many times all of this felt awful, unfair, and like I was missing out on what the other kids had. As a dumb kid, I felt like I was missing out because of my Mom. Except, my Mom is still alive. She was told she had 3 years to live 30 years ago, and I can still call her on the phone. (I can’t go visit her right now, because that is an awful life choice, not for me but for her.) I also know that I am incredibly grateful for all of that. I learned from her the value of faith in the midst of real suffering and how to consider the good of others as more important than own.
I bring all of this up because I’m hoping that by now you have read the letter that I sent out. I know that it seems like there are a lot of new rules. If you’re reading this in a physical bulletin, then you probably have experienced them yourself. I know that a lot of them seem unnecessary, inconvenient, or extreme. They aren’t comfortable, casual, or fun at all; but if we follow them, we can protect the vulnerable both in and outside of our parish.
I want to be explicitly clear, my parents and my faith have taught me that there is more to existence than this life and not to fear death, but I was only able to learn that because I had both of my parents. I doubt that myself as a devastated eight year old would have learned the value of suffering and trust in the same way if I had to deal with the death of the most important person in my life. I know that there are a lot of opinions these days. Politicians, economists, constitutional lawyers, people losing their jobs, people who have lost their jobs, people upset and frustrated and tired of all of this. I don’t care who you vote for. I don’t care what any news outlet is reporting. I don’t care what talking heads think. (Having a degree in science, I do care what peer reviewed studies published in reputable journals think but that is another discussion.) I don’t care what your friends think, or what you think, or even what I think. I don’t really care about how anyone feels. I care about what professionals have recommended, our Bishop has recommended, and mostly about keeping EVERYONE as safe as possible so we can all continue worshipping God and building His Kingdom here. I might be grumpy about this stuff for a while, but recommendations like these AND ACTUALLY FOLLOWING THEM have kept my Mom alive for the past 30 years and I would like to keep all of you alive long enough to ensure you’re actually ready to meet your particular judgment.
Sorry in advance for any grumpiness I may convey in the coming weeks, I promise that it’s because I love you.
Your concerned pastor, Father Chris
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. Just as we pray for others here on earth, we are encouraged by the Church to pray for souls who may be in purgatory. Since the Mass is the “source and summit” of the Christian Life, we naturally look to that Holy Sacrifice of Christ, containing the perfect prayer, to offer for our deceased relatives and friends who may still need the help of our prayers. The most beautiful gift one can give to another person is a Spiritual Bouquet of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. No material gift can ever compare to or equal the infinite value of the Holy Mass. 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.
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Youth Ministry News
We have been trying to do our utmost to stay connected to you! We will continue to meet virtually for the time being. Once we are safely allowed to gather, we hope to have many opportunities to gather this summer. We will continue to meet on Sundays at 7:00 p.m. for SLAM for all 7th-12th graders. 6th-12th CCD classes will continue to meet weekly as well. If you need any links or more details about any of these events, send Kari an email at [email protected]. Know we are all praying for you.
JS Concrete & Construction 419-544-1687
CEMETERY UPKEEP DEPENDS ON DONATIONS: 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!
The Cemetery Committee
St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishes May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
At our Memorial Day Mass these names were included in the Prayer of the Faithful. We thank them for their service.
Deceased Veteran Name Branch of Service
If war veteran,
which war?
Harmon Jess Army WWII
Walter Wagner Army WWII
Urban Etzkorn Army WWII
Jim Bertke Army WWII
Edwin C. Mason, Jr. Army
John Metzger Army WWII
John N. Metzger Army Korea
Cecil Biglin Army WWII
Quentin Finnegan Army WWII
Hugh Finnegan Air Force WWII
Ronald Finnegan Army Reserves
Brendan Finnegan Army Reserves
Wayne McDowell Air Force Korea
John A. Metzger Army WWII
Charles Studer Marines Korea
George Yakir Army WWII
Ralph Sulewski Army WWII
Virgil Schroeder Army WWII
Christopher Lyons Marines Iraq War
Donald E. Gies, Sr. Army Korea
James Hanmer, Jr Army Civil War
Jean Pearson Navy WWII
Morton C. Pearson Army WWII
Lewis Hanmer Army Civil War
Henry Nikolai Army WWII
Deceased Veteran Name Branch of Service
If war veteran,
which war?
Leroy Steiner Army Korea
Benjamin V. Alt Army WWII
Robert A Downey Army WWII
Robert Chew Naval Reserves
Ed Kurtzman Air Force Vietnam
Joseph Kurtzman Army WWII
Eleanor Kurtzman Navy WWII
Walter Channing Navy WWII
Mark Wolford Army Vietnam
Joseph D. August Sr. Army WWII
Al Bandman Navy Vietnam era
Bernie Miller Navy Vietnam
Ralph R. Johnson Marines WWI
Paul Richard Parrish Air National Guard
Edward Castor Army WWII
Harold Armintrout Navy Vietnam era
Kenneth Cline Army WWII
Sam Glorioso Army WWII
Harold Sutter Navy WWII
Anthony Fenner Army Vietnam
Edward J Phillips Army WWII
Capt. Eugene Phillips Air Force WWII
Sargent James Phillips Army WWII
Herold Viers Marines Korea
Robert McKenna Army Korea
CRS-RICE BOWLS: If you took a Rice Bowl during the Lenten season, you can still bring it back to church! We will have the rice bowls out to collect donations near the baptismal font at Most Pure Heart of Mary or in front of the altar at St. Joseph. We will have the Rice Bowls out through Sunday, June 14th. Thank you for your donations!
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Reflections on the Readings Pentecost Sunday
taken from St. Joseph Sunday Missal
First Reading – Acts 2:1-11
The Bible, especially the New Testament, should
never be read in the past tense. It is God’s word to you
and me now! Jesus is alive. His Spirit is with every
Christian. This is the meaning of the Christ event,
meaningfully celebrated at Easter, Ascension, and
Pentecost, three aspects of one mystery.
Luke follows the early Christian custom of
celebrating the communication of the Spirit at the
conclusion of the “great fifty days,” our Pentecost. Hence,
he relates the outpouring of the Spirit as we have it in the
First Reading. John puts the communication of the Spirit
on Easter day. The gift of the Spirit is one with the risen
Lord Jesus. Notice that both traditions stress that the
Christian message is not just for the Jews but for all
people.
Psalm 104 may refer to the renewal of nature at
springtime, time and again, done by God’s life-giving
breath (spirit). In Christian use, it is reinterpreted and
applied to the renewal of life through the Holy Spirit.
Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13
Paul is concerned about his congregation in
Corinth. In it, a charismatic group has originated and
glossolalia (speaking in tongues) is practiced. Its effect on
the congregation has not been good. Those who have
failed to participate are looked upon as second class
Christians and divisiveness has ensued. Paul does not
condemn the movement. He sees in it the Spirit at work.
But on the other hand he stresses that the outpouring of
the Spirit must build up the community (the body of
Christ), not tear it apart.
To have the Spirit means, first of all, to confess:
“Jesus is Lord.” This is done in various ways, not just by
speaking in tongues. Each gift, even the least spectacular
one, must be used for the common good! This could be a
reminder to contemporary movements and counter-
movements in the Church.
Gospel – John 20:19-23
Sometimes this reading is called “the Pentecost
according to John.” The theological background has been
explained above. Notice that Jesus uses the symbolism
of “breathing.” When he communicates his Spirit to the
disciples. Breath was the sign of life for the ancient
Hebrews, and we ourselves still practice mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation in a case of emergency.
The symbolism of “breathing” reminds us also of
the first verse of the Bible, where the “ruah
Yahweh” (breath-spirit of the Creator-God) is mentioned
as the life-giving and animating principle of all creation.
Jesus was a Jew and as such deeply steeped in Hebrew
literature and culture.
Submitted by Barb Castor
A PRAYER FOR INCREASING ENROLLMENT IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
O Good and Gracious God,We praise and thank you for the students in our schools. It is a sacred privilege to continue the teaching mission of your son, Jesus. We hear his words in our hearts: “Let the children come to me! Do not hinder them.”
Lord, we are doing everything we can so that no children are hindered from coming to our schools! We advertise, we market; we strategize and plan. What more can we do, Lord?
Please listen to our prayers as we ask you, Lord, to remove whatever hinders parents from choosing a Catholic school for their children. Guide their thinking and their decisions. May our desire to form a partnership with them be a source of hope and encouragement. Bless our efforts to meet funding challenges so that we can fulfill our commitment to be a school for all.
Lord, we hold in prayer all the students you will send to our schools. Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with a future with promise and hope. Amen.
St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishesMay 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
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Sacraments at St. Joseph
Call the Parish Office at 419-687-4611 for the following: ▪ Baptism - one month in advance ▪ Anointing of the Sick - anytime by request ▪ Holy Communion - to be placed on the home bound or nursing home visitation list ▪ Marriage - six months in advance ▪ R.C.I.A. - for those who are curious about the Catholic faith or would like to join the church ▪ Reconciliation - always available Sundays before Mass at 7:30 a.m. or Tuesday after 8:30 a.m. Mass or anytime by appointment ▪ Mass Stipends - schedule Masses for the deceased and special intentions ▪ Parish Membership - to register as new members or to update your contact information
St. Joseph Parish News May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
Michael Willacker, Leonard Fenner,
Luke Blum, Ashley Beamer
DID YOU KNOW? Pentecost Today we return to public Mass, things look a little different and not everyone may be here, but we trust the Holy Spirit is with us and with those who are unable to be in our pews with us. Let our prayer be “Holy Spirit, make your home in my heart, today and always.” Welcome and we are glad you are here!
Submitted by: Sherry Stockmaster
Tuesday, June 2 • 6:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting
ST. JOSEPH SACRIFICIAL GIVING Weekly Budget Needed $1,485.00
May 24, 2020
Sunday Offering $ 668.00
Sunday Offering Online $ 225.00
Please consider signing up for Online Giving by calling the parish office. You may also drop your
envelope off at church under the office door, or mail it to us.
Thank you for your support!
Sunday, June 7 - 8:30 a.m. Greeters: EMHC: Servers: Lector: Ushers: Counters: Music:
Liturgical Ministers that are needed will be contacted.
Thank you!
Mission Statement “Leading all families in loving, serving, and knowing Jesus in
our community.”
In Memory of: Donated by:
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Schira Mr. & Mrs. Roger Alto
Nathan VanVleet Mr. & Mrs. Roger Alto
Mr. & Mrs Edward Alto Mr. & Mrs. Roger Alto
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fulnecky Mr. & Mrs. Roger Alto
Deacon Fred Stockmaster Sherry Stockmaster
Clarence & Mary Stockmaster Sherry Stockmaster
Kenneth & Cora Cline Sherry Stockmaster
Bill Smith Liz Smith
Thomas Mockler Liz Smith
Colin Studer Ken & Marilyn Studer
Eugene & Mildred Kin Ken & Marilyn Studer
Sylvester Studer Ken & Marilyn Studer
Fritz Kehres Ken & Marilyn Studer
Collette Studer Ken & Marilyn Studer
Joshua Heydinger Ken & Marilyn Studer
Kayrol Fenner Leonard Fenner
Robert & Miriam Moser Pam Moser
Sam & Sallie Glorioso Jeff & Sharon Sutter
Earl & Mary Dick Roger & Carolyn Carnahan
Archie & Lillian Carnahan Roger & Carolyn Carnahan
Al Marvin Ed & Marian Kanney
Earl & Virginia Fidler Jim & Pat Bond
Jim & Joan Bond Jim & Pat Bond
Florian Brown Rose Brown
Earl & Virginia Fidler Randy & Deb Fidler
In Honor of: Donated by:
The Alto Family Mr. & Mrs. Roger Alto
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Sacraments at Most Pure Heart of Mary
Call the Parish Office at 419-347-2381 for the following: ▪ Baptism - one month in advance ▪ Anointing of the Sick - always available following the 9:00 a.m. Mass on First Saturdays or anytime by request ▪ Holy Communion - to be placed on the home bound or nursing home visitation list ▪ Marriage - six months in advance ▪ R.C.I.A. - for those who are curious about the Catholic faith or would like to join the church ▪ Reconciliation - always available Saturdays from 3:45-4:30 p.m. or anytime by request ▪ Cemetery - policy, sales, or upkeep ▪ Parish Membership - to register as new members or to update your contact information
Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
You know that cooking at home is probably the better way. Not only
do you have a better chance of eating more healthfully, but you’ve
heard that it’s cheaper It can be up to ten times cheaper than
eating at a restaurant.
Submitted by: Janet Kehres
May Special Collections Cemetery Fund Religious Education Ascension Capital Improvements
Catholic Communications
Mission Statement “Leading all hearts to love, serve, and
know God in our community.”
Colton Beatty, Michelle Lamb, Ambrose Trucks,
Mackenzie Wagers, Richard Martinez, MaKenna Miller, Anne Young, Donald Bishop, Trenton Braska, Philip Johnson, Steven Potts, Aubrey Young,
Cameron Esterline, Anna Martinuzzi, Cameron Metzger, Joy Wagner, Baylie Hoffbauer, Carla Phillips
Thank you for supporting Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish! SACRIFICIAL GIVING
May 16 & 17, 2020
Sunday & Holy Day Collections (Excludes Christmas & Easter)
Sunday Offertory Collection Basket $ 2,753.00
36% Gave in the Collection Basket
Sunday Offertory Electronic Giving $ 4,988.25
64% Gave through Electronic Giving
Ascension $ 70.00
Weekly Budget Needed $ 9,249.00
Total Sunday and Holy Day Receipts $ 7,811.25
Weekly Over/Under Budget $ 1,437.75
2019/2020 Annual Budget Year to Date $ 434,703.00
Total Sunday & Holy Day Receipts to Date $ 446,012.79
Year to Date Over/Under Budget $ 11,309.79
Easter Collection $ 220.00
Easter Annual Budget $ 22,700.00
Total Easter Year to Date $ 15,588.50
Easter Over/Under Budget $ 7,111.50
Other Parish Collections
Capital Improvement $ 25.00
Excel Beyond the Basics $ 1,100.00
Religious Education $ 100.00
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Of our 366 families that give to the Sunday Collection…
28% now give through ConnectNow!
Saturday, June 6, 5:00 p.m. Mass Lector: Servers: EMHC: Ushers: Greeters: Music:
Sunday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. Mass Lector: Servers: EMHC: Ushers: Greeters: Music: Counters:
Liturgical Ministers that are needed will be contacted.
Thank you!
Liturgical Ministers that are needed will be contacted.
Thank you!
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM: Our parish will be preparing meals for the Summer Lunch Program the week of July 20th. If you would like to make a donation for the success of this program, you may drop an envelope in the collection or mail it to the parish office. Please clearly mark your donation for the Summer Lunch Program. Thank for your support!
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Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
In Memory Of: Donated By:
John & Rob Kreim Regine Kreim
Marilyn Korbas Rudy Korbas Family
Raymond & Pat Downs Phil & Ann Downs
Joseph & Catherine Miller Phil & Ann Downs
Charles & Luella Schiffer Chuck & Charlotte Schiffer
Ron Knight Knight Family
Fred Shaw Colette & Ray Shaw
Joe Shaughnessy Linda & Family
John Martinuzzi Ann Martinuzzi & Family
Marty Kleman John Kleman
David Miller Mom & Dad
Mary Shuler Francis Shuler
The Guisinger Family Guisinger Family
Ernest, Dolores & Butch Biglin
Judy Biglin
Deceased Members of The Day & Peiffer Families
Norm & Judy
Charles & Beda Phillips Your Daughter, Sally
Teresa Kaylor Denny & Linda Curry
Paul & June Curry Denny & Linda Curry
Mary & Earl White Denny & Linda Curry
George & Jeanette Wagner Denny & Linda Curry
Larry & Jean Wagner Denny & Linda Curry
Mirum Avery Jo Brewster Matthew, Emily & Blayke Brewster
Arabella Carys Brewster Matthew, Emily & Blayke Brewster
William "Bill" Herlihy Emile & Anne John
Joseph D. August, Sr. Margaret August
David, Mary, Danny Kinsey Bob & Theresa Kinsey
Norbert Studer Eileen Studer
Charles & Beda Phillips Jack & Karen Brumenschenkel & Family
Marisa Jordan Julio Bueno
Leroy Steiner Steiner Family
Raymond Hartz Frances Hartz
Ray E. Allamon Mary Ann Allamon
Duane Trucks Ambrose & Joy Trucks
Joe & Steve Hoyda Pauline Hoyda
Elaine & Ronald Wright Pauline Hoyda
Robert Homko Bobby & Robin Evans
Vernon Swank Bobby & Robin Evans
Ed Kurtzman Scott & Tracy Kurtzman
In Memory Of: Donated By:
Ralph & Beatrice Johnson Their Family
Jim & Hurla McBride Jim & Linda McBride
Elsie Reinweiler Her Family
John W. Hollinger Your Loving Wife, Anita
Deceased Members of Takos Family
Your Families
Deceased Members of Karl & Kanney Family
Clem & Kathy Kanney
Jean Ann Kirkendall Dick & Susan Kirkendall
Ian Winters Dick & Susan Kirkendall
Don & Dolores Hoak Their Family
Dale Davies His Family
Jerry Ensman Marcella Ensman
Frances Bashore, Pete Bashore, Mike Bashore
Henkel Family
Jim Henkel Henkel Family
Paul Carriere Denise
Mick Friebel Dick Friebel
Paul Richard Parrish His Family
Robert Chew Dorothy Chew
Ed Kurtzman Beth & Family
Ronald Knight Amy Adkins, Charlie Adkins
James N. Driscoll Barbara A. Driscoll
Our Loved Ones Tim & Mary Durkin
Betty & Ralph Martinez With Love, Your Family
Phyllis & Jim Anspach With Love, Your Family
Bob & Marge Lay Steve & Janet Lay
Wesley Postema Esther Postema & Family
Mark Wolford Janice & Family
Mary Alice Biglin Janice & Family
Keith Krynock Janice & Family
George, Faye & Scott Wolford
Janice & Family
Hazel & George Robertson Dave & Sue Winans
Deceased Parents of Martin & Myra Snider
Marty & Myra Snider
Janet Yetzer Tom Yetzer
Josie & Emmitt Hicks Frank & Linda Hicks
Mona & Jim Bertke Frank & Linda Hicks
Roger & Katie Adam Melinda & Bruce Berdanier
Raymond, Mary & Christopher Metzger
John & Ann Akers
Maxton Korbas Mark & Holly Korbas
Imelda Albert Steve & Janet Lay
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