Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. September 23 is the feast day of St. Padre Pio. The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of September, 2019: The Protection of the Oceans:  That politicians, scientist and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.  Feasts for September:  St. Gregory the Great (9/3), St. Teresa of Calcutta (9/5), Peter Claver (9/9), Most Holy Name of Mary (9/12), John Chrysostom (9/13), Exaltation of the Holy Cross (9/14), Cornelius & Cyprian (9/16), Robert Bellarmine (9/17), Januarius (9/19), Matthew (9/21), Pio of Pietrelcina (9/23), Vincent de Paul (9/27), Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, St. Simon de Rojas, O.SS. (Spain) (9/28), Jerome (9/30). “Do not leave the altar without first shedding tears of sorrow and love for Jesus, crucified for your eternal salvation.  Our Lady of Sorrows ill keep you company and inspire you. ~ St. Padre Pio.

The hours for Pilgrim Church’s Food Pantry, located at 1375 W. Sylvania Ave., in Toledo, Ohio, will change as of Thursday August 29, 2019.  As of this date, the pantry will ONLY be open on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Zip codes served remain the same:  43606, 43610, 43611, 43612, 43613, & 43620.  ID with current address (or ID & something that shows current address) & proof of how many are in the family (medical cards or social security cards of all others in the household) is required.  Folks living in the above zip codes may visit one time per month. 

Sunday School Registration is underway! Sunday School is for children ages 3-6 and will be during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. There will be fall, winter and spring sessions offered and you can register for 1 or all 3. Please see website.

Youth Formation Office – Adult Volunteers are needed to help with Sunday School and Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Both programs are offered during the 10:00 a.m. Mass! Please call Rachael in Youth Formation if you would like to help with this ministry. 419-885-2181 or rhunyor@stjoesylvania.org

The Flanders Road Church of Christ, 5130 Flanders Road, Toledo, will be having a clothing giveaway on September 21, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  There will be clothing for men, women and children.  Everyone is welcome.

RALLY DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Games & Potluck at 11:00

August 11
Worship: 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Scriptures: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Luke
12:32-40
Sermon: “Faith is…”

August 10, 2019 Helping Hands of Saint Louis Shoe Drive Service Saturday Saint Joseph Parish Youth Group Grades: 6, 7, and 8 Helping Hands of Saint Louis is holding a shoe drive Saturday, August 10. They need volunteers to hand out shoes, socks and school supplies, run the games, and help with registration. *Parent drivers needed. – 9:00 a.m. Meet at Saint Joseph Parish – 9:10 depart to Helping Hands – 9:30 volunteer at Helping Hands – 11:50 return to Saint Joseph Parish, and enjoy the rest of your Saturday knowing your help was the reason someone smiled today!!!

“Life with Christ is a Wonderful Adventure”– Saint John Paul II
Diocese of Toledo Vocation Retreat
WHO: High School Age Men
WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 2019 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oak Openings Metro Park in Whitehouse, OH (Buehner Center)
WHAT: Hikes, cornhole, talks, meet with seminarians,
Mass, Adoration, and more.
SIGN UP BY JULY 15: Contact Bonnie Rybak (brybak@toledodiocese.org 419-244-6711, ext. 4941)

33 Days to Morning Glory is a Journey to Marian Consecration by Father Michael Gaitley.
The journey is done by reading and meeting weekly for DVD teaching and group discussion.The book takes you to the heart of Jesus through Mary by learning about four spiritual giants: Saint Louis de Montfort, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Mother Teresa of Calcuttaand Pope Saint John Paul II.Join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Pastors Suite on the EastCampus. We will meet for 6 weekly sessions, beginning July 9th and concluding on the Feast of the Assumption (August 15th). The cost of the book is $27.00. Please contact Jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org or the Parish Center at 419-885-5791 to register by July 8th. All adults are welcome.

Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  August is dedicated to The Immaculate Heart of Mary  The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of August, 2019:  Families, Schools of Human Growth:  That families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly “schools of true human growth”.  Feasts for August: John Mary Vianney (8/4), Dedication of St. Mary Major (8/5), Transfiguration (8/6), Dominic (8/8), Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (8/9), Clare (8/11), Jane Frances de Chantal (8/12), Maximilian Kolbe (8/14), Assumption (8/15), Pius X (8/21), Queenship of Mary (8/22), Rose of Lima (8/23), Monica (8/27), Augustine (8/28), Passion of St John the Baptist (8/29).  “Give yourself up into the arms of your heavenly Mother.” ~ St. Padre Pio.
August is considered the ‘transitional’ month in our seasonal calendar.  We begin to wind own from our summer travels, vacations, fall festivals, harvest time.