Former pastor, Father Richard Wurzel, is celebrating 60 years of being ordained on May 30th. Would you like to congratulate him and wish him well? He will be at the Chicken Dinner on Sunday of Festirama, May 19th! He will be at a corner table in the Family Center between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Stop by and say hello! Or if you are unavailable that day, you can drop Father a line. His address is 4220 N. Holland-Sylvania Road, #223, Toledo, OH 43623 or email at dward@bex.net.
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Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps: June is dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Holy Father’s Intentions for the month of June, 2019: The Mode of Life of Priests: That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor. Feasts for June: Pentecost (6/9), Anthony of Padua (6/13), Trinity Sunday (6/16), Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (6/23), Solemnity of St. John the Baptist (6/24), Sacred Heart of Jesus (6/28), Peter and Paul (6/29). We are all invited to meditate on the spirituality of Padre Pio, “A Man of God who prays, absolves, suffers, offers.” ~ Most Rev. Paolo Carta, Bishop Emeritus of Foggia, Italy (1955-1962).
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May 5 Worship: Communion/Third Sunday of Easter Scriptures: Acts9:1-6; Psalm 30; John 21:1-19
May 12 Worship: Fourth Sunday of Easter Scriptures: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:0-17; John 10:22-30 Sermon: “My Sheep Hear My Voice ”
May 19 Worship: Fifth Sunday of Easter Scriptures: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 3:31-35
Continue readingJoin us for our new monthly Fellowship Potluck on May 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Father Wurzel Family Center. Bring a dish to share. Please invite someone! Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP: 419-345-7920, Mary Jane DelVerne.
Christ the King Bereavement Group: meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Christ the King Parish Center Meeting Room. We welcome people from all walks of life. Contact Saint Joseph Representative, Ed Ruszkiewicz, with any questions at 419-345-1903.
Continue readingSo How Old Was the Old Testament? It’s easier to understand Scripture when we have a sense of what followed what… who was before or after this person, etc. This four-session series will trace the time line from the beginning of the Old Testament to the close of the New Testament. Father Ritter will present the Biblical Time Line. Please register by calling 419-885-5791 or jdenyer@ stjoesylvania.org. All are welcome! Join us in the East Campus Meeting Rooms on: Tuesdays (12:30-2:00) on April 23, 30, May 14, 21 OR – Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 p.m.) on April 24, May 1, 15, 22.
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Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps: May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of Mary, 2019, the Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity. That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent. Feasts for May: Joseph the Worker (5/1), Philip and James (5/3), Damien de Veuster, (5/10, Our Lady of Fatima (5/13), Isidore the Farmer (5/15), Bernardine of Siena (5/20), Rita of Cascia (5/22), Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (5/31). “Give yourself into the arms of your Heavenly Mother. She will take good care of your soul.”
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Sunday, 14th The Knowledge. “The Lord is my strength and shield.” Psalm 28:7
Monday, 15th The Mercy. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
Tuesday, 16th The Prayer. “Now serve the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness.” Joshua 24:15
Wednesday, 17th The Care.“But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” Timothy 6:8
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Welcome to another beautiful day in the neighborhood. It’s beautiful because you’re my neighbor and you’re part of it.
Subject: A LOVELY ATTITUDE!
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A 92-year-old, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with his hair fashionably coiffed and shave perfectly applied, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.
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“Slaves Among Us: Sex Trafficking in the U.S.” and also “Victory Over Violence,” her personal story. For the past 15-plus years, Joyce has worked as an advocate for vulnerable populations, including sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, and low-income families. While working with those populations, she was a case manager, researcher, and legal advocate. She is a frequent contributor to FFL’s magazine, The American Feminist, and has addressed poverty, violence, and exploitation during her presentations on campus, on Capitol Hill, and at international conferences.
To book Joyce for your next event, please contact info@feministsforlife.org.
