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Saint Joseph Parish, Sylvania

ChurchClipartWalk through the Liturgy of the Mass with Bishop Barron and you’ll be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from His people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. This 6-week series will be led by Father Hudgin and held on Tuesday afternoons (12:30 to 2:00 p.m.) and Thursday evenings (6:30 to 8:00 p.m.), beginning January 8th and 10th respectively, in the East Campus Meeting Rooms and Family Center. The sessions will conclude on February 12 and 14. Please register by January 2nd by calling the Parish Center at 419-885-5791, or email at jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org. We hope you will consider participating in this new program by Bishop Robert Barron, The Mass.

Memory Tree The Christmas Memory Tree will once again be outside the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please feel free to add the name of your loved one who has passed on to God’s Kingdom to a paper ornament and hang it on the tree. They will be remembered by all throughout the Christmas Season. You may take the ornament home to hang on your tree at any time if you wish. Continue reading »

St. Joseph Parish Events

church-newsletter-clipart-20Annual Wreath Sale! The Saint Joseph Boy Scout Troop 87 will be having their annual fresh cut Christmas Wreath sale after all Masses on Thanksgiving weekend, November 24th and 25th. The medium or door wreath will be available for $20.00 and the large or mantle size wreath will be $25.00. Please support the Boy Scouts!

Saint Joseph Church presents Toledo Symphony Orchestra Annual Neighborhood Christmas Concert Sounds of the Season Wednesday, November 28, 2018 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Sara Jobin General Admission Tickets on sale in our Parish Office, M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $16.00 General Admission, $18.00 at the door. Thank you for your support!! Margie Heck, General Chairperson Continue reading »

TOLEDO COUNTRY LIVE MUSIC,

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2 Nights…
Saturday, December 1st, at 6:00 p.m.
Music Theme is”Out With The Pumpkins, In With Christmas”.
Saturday, December 15th., at 6:00 p.m.
Theme is “Christmas”.  Refreshments. Free Will Offering.
Join us at….
Church of St. Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, Ohio

Padre Pio Prayer Group

praying-hands-with-rosary-clipart-free-cliparts-that-you-can-0txYGe-clipartDear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, which is celebrated on December 8.  The Holy Father’s Intentions for the month of December, 2018:  Evangelization:  In the Service of the Transmission of Faith:  That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.  Feasts for December:  Francis Xavier (12/3), Nicholas (12/6), Ambrose, (12/7), Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (12/8), Our Lady of Guadalupe (12/12), Lucy (12/13), John of the Cross (12/14), Christmas (12/25), Stephen (12/26), John (12/27), Holy Innocents (12/28) Holy Family (12/30).

 
Padre Pio celebrated Christmas with incredible devotion and joy.  It was arguably his favorite celebration.  He wrote of his spiritual daughter, Raffaelina Cerase:  “When the Holy Novena begins in honor of the Baby Jesus, it felt as though my spirit were being borne again to a new life.  I felt as though my heart were too small to embrace all our heavenly blessings.  My soul felt as though it were disintegrating in the presence of our God who had become man.  How can we not love him forever with a fervor that never grows stale?  Let us open our hearts to the Baby Jesus whose soul was without the stain of sin and we will taste how sweet and suave it is to love Him.”

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pemberville

church-newsletter-clipart-20November 13, 2018, The Portage Valley Federation of Lutheran Men and Pastors Fall Meeting.: Our fall meeting will be held at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 315 S College Dr., Bowling Green. Our special speaker for the evening will be Judge   Matthew Reger.  His topic will be “A View from the Bench”. The  fellowship hour will begin at 6:30pm with the fellowshipness meeting beginning at  7:15 pm. The offering from the evening will be applied to the renovation of the Pfeiffer House, a place that will house family and friends visiting residents at the Luther Home of Mercy.   If members of your  congregation can not attend but would like to make a contribution to the project they may mail it to: Treasurer Mr. Bill King Jr. 520 W Eighth St. Perrysburg, OH 43551.

This year’s Christmas play will be: “It’s a Beastly Christmas” Play practice will be held during the Sunday School hour on December 2, 9, and 16 with the play to be held during worship on December 23.  For any adult who is interested in helping (we would love to have you) please contact Sharon Moenter, Kelli Young, or Leslie Shiffler for additional information. Continue reading »

Christmas Caroling Dearborn, MI

MusicWorkShop-Image“Joy to the world, the Lord is come” and other festive tunes have echoed through the streets of Dearborn, MI

for the past 15 years!  Men, women, boys, and girls from many church and ethnic backgrounds join together going door to bringing “peace on earth and goodwill to all!”

Plan on joining us caroling on 2 dates this year!!! We will be at Springwells Church, 14900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Saturday, December 1 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm and December 8 at Reach International Church, 1865 Nowlin St.

Dearborn, MI 48124 1:00pm and 5:00pm!

Bring $5 per person or $10 per family toward gift bags and bring some cookies to share afterward.

Call: Syd @ 704-451- 5893 or email lizrdld@yahoo.com for more information and to confirm you are coming!

Padre Pio Prayer Group

CrossPrayerDear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory, whose feast is celebrated on November 2.  The Holy Father’s Intentions for the month of November 2018:  Universal – In Service of Peace:  That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.  Feasts for November:  All Saints (11/1), All Souls (11/2), Martin de Porres (11/3), Leo the Great (11/10) Josaphat (11/12), Frances Xavier Cabrini (11/13), Albert the Great (11/15) Margaret of Scotland, Gertrude (11/16), Elizabeth of Hungary (11/17), Presentation of Mary (11/21), Cecilia (11/22) Clement J; Columban;  Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro (USA), Thanksgiving Day (`11/23), Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions (11/24), Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (11/25), Andrew (11/30).

 
Anyone who met Padre Pio believed that he had a direct connection with the afterlife,.  When asked about a dead relative or friend, it was fascinating the good Padre always had an answer.”More souls of the dead from Purgatory than of the living climb this mountain to attend my Masses and seek my prayers.” ‘The souls in Purgatory pray for us, and their prayers are even more effective than ours because they are accompanied by their suffering.  “So, let’s pray for them, and let’s pray them to pray for us.”  “Most of the saved pass through Purgatory before arriving at the fullness of beatitude.”  Pope Pius XII died in Castelgandolfo on October 9, 1958.  On that day Padre Pio told a Friar:  “Pius XII is in Heaven.  I saw him during Mass.”

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St. Joseph Parish, Sylvania

church-newsletter-clipart-20A Message from Our Pastor: Dear Friends, Each Christmas season, Saint Joseph Parish supports families with the Adopt-a-Family program. This program receives names from Heroes in Action, Sylvania Family Services, Harbor Behavioral, as well as our own parishioners.

The program ministers need assistance in identifying our own parish families that may need assistance from our program this Christmas Season.

If you know of a family that could benefit from this program, please contact Mrs. Laurie Neary, our Parish Nurse, at lneary@stjoesylvlania.org or 419- 885-5791, ext. 254. Thank you. In the Spirit of Saint Joseph, Rev. Monsignor Michael R. Billian, Pastor Continue reading »

Fall Events at Pilgrim Church

Fall-Fun-ImageLocation: Pilgrim Church: 1375 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43612/(419) 478-6012

Wednesday Night Youth Alive: 5:00pm-7: 00 pm. Free Program for Area Youth Ages 5-17, Basketball, Dodgeball, Youth Fellowship, Guest Speakers, Movies & other activities, Refreshments provided

Community Harvest Celebration: Sat., Oct 20th from 2 pm to 4 pm. Food, games, activities, and fun!

Winter Clothing & Coat Drive. We are currently accepting gently used coats & all types of winter clothing (gloves, hats, scarves, etc.) to help those who come to us in need of clothing for their children. All sizes welcomed.  Continue reading »

St. Joseph Parish

ChurchClipartThe Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal Preparation sessions is held the second Wednesday of the month for first-time parents. Call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms are held the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 12:45. Baptisms are not held during the Lenten season. Reservations for both must be made at the Parish Office. 419-885-5791

The Sacrament of Marriage All arrangements are to be made with the Parish Center Office at least six months in advance. All must attend a Marriage Preparation Course. 419-885-5791

The Sacrament of the Sick Please contact the Parish Office regarding visitation by a parish minister for Communion calls to the homebound, hospital visitation or the Sacrament of the Sick. 419-885-5791

AN OPEN INVITATION to discuss the present crisis in the Church and to promote the healing of victims, the reform of the hierarchy and clergy, and the purification and holiness of the Church. OCTOBER 15, 2018 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. FATHER WURZEL FAMILY CENTER. Continue reading »