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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


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


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:


Thank you!


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!


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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