The Josephites

304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Website: mostpureheartofmarymobile.org.

E-mail: mphm@josephite.com Rectory: (251) 432-3344 Fax: 432-1192 School: 432-5270

The Josephites The Josephites

304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Website: mostpureheartofmarymobile.org.

E-mail: mphm@josephite.com Rectory: (251) 432-3344 Fax: 432-1192 School: 432-5270

The Josephites

Most Pure Heart of Mary Church & School is a gospel faith community baptized into the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We invite all people into a personal relationship

with Christ through prayer, worship, stewardship and service to God and neighbor. Eucharist is the center of our faith and we celebrate our Catholic African American Heritage.

We empower our youth to be gospel witnesses through faith-building programs.

What can a shameless and unjust judge pitted against a crusty and pestering woman teach us about justice and vindication (to restore what is right and just) in the kingdom of God? Jesus tells a story that is all too true - a defenseless widow is taken advantaged of and refused her rights. Through sheer persistence she wears down an unscrupulous judge until he gives her justice. Persistence pays off, and that's especial-ly true for those who trust in God. Jesus illus-trates how God as our Judge and Vindicator is much quicker to come to our defense and to bring us his justice, blessing, and help when we need it. But we can easily lose heart and forget to ask our heavenly Father for his grace and help.

Pastor Father Bura Koroba, S.S.J.

Deacon:

Mr. James D. Bryant Principal:

Mrs. Jamie Crain Parish Secretary:

Mrs. Gatha Warnsley

Any member who wishes to arrange a Wedding must contact the priest at least 6 months prior to the desired wedding date.

Parents desiring Baptism for their children are encouraged to contact the Rectory to arrange for the required preparation class

for parents and Godparents. When a Funeral is to be celebrated, please contact the priest before contacting the Funeral Home. Funerals are not permitted on Sundays

or Holy Days of Obligation.

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm

Sunday Morning: 8:00am and 11:00am

Daily Masses: Tuesday (Novena

Mass) 4:30pm; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30am. Confessions: 30 minutes before weekend Masses and before the Tuesday Novena Mass - CCD :

After 8:00am Sunday Mass

Monday- Tuesday- Wednesday- Thursday- Friday-

SISTERS Sr. Joanne Cozzi, DC PASTORAL COUNCIL Joseph Keith FINANCE COUNCIL Patricia Lofton SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Maxine Wilson SACRISTAN Leland Busby/Montiel Fluker CCD LaTanya Brown CHILDREN’S LITURGY Yasmine Burney, Judy Sullivan RCIA Dcn. James Bryant/ Eric Crenshaw EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Anna Watson LECTORS Wilborn Jones ALTAR SERVERS Leland Busby/Montiel Fluker USHERS Alfred Jones MUSIC MINISTRY Carolyn Smoke SENIORS CLUB Viletta Perkins/Patricia Ransom YOUTH LEADERSHIP Brooke Jackson/Tyler Reynolds YOUTH MINISTRIES Stephanye Singleton YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Amanda Wilson/ Isaiah Bess TRIBUNAL CASE SPONSORS Patricia Lofton B.V.M. SODALITY Tynia Hollins LEGION OF MARY David McCord ST. MARTHA’S GUILD Monica Simpkins HEALTH MINISTRY Fannie Burden PRISON MINISTRY Eric Crenshaw BEREAVEMENT MIN. Fannie Burden ST. VINCENT de PAUL Joe Keith DREXEL SOCIETY Fannie Burden KPC - Lionell Smith KPC LADIES AUX. Marcelene Dennis GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE David McCord/ Ernest Lynch Photographer Anna Watson MEN OF ST. JOSEPH David McCord/Ernest Lynch AYAS FELLOWSHIP Melanie Knight

Lectors: Eucharistic Ministers:

Lectors: Eucharistic Ministers:

Lectors: Eucharistic Ministers:

Rom.1:1-7 and Lk. 11:-29-32 Rom.1:16-25 and Lk.11:37-41 Rom.2:1-11 and Lk.11:42-46 Rom.3:21-30 and Lk.11:47-54 2 Tm.10:1-9 and Lk.10:1-9

Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday,

Friday, Saturday,

Sunday, Sunday,

8:30am-

8:30am- 8:30am- 8:30am- 4:00pm-

8:00am- 11:00am-

22nd at 23rd at 24th at 25th at 26th at

27th at 27th at

Special Intentions Special Intentions Special Intentions Special Intentions Special Intentions For the Good of the People Of The Parish Deacon Cretero

Saturday, 4:00 pm Raymond Heningburg, Bernadette Allen Tynia Hollins, Lamar Lott Sunday, 8:00 am Maxine Wilson, Cathy Lee Joe Keith, Wilborn Jones Sunday, 11:00 am Youth David McCord, Anna Watson

Arilyn Lelande, Ruby Scott, Georgia Suggs, Pauline Brown, Kierra Freed Lillian Sawyer Pamela Robinson Valarie Foster Melanie McKay

Leontyne

Anderson, Celestine Brown, Cora Brown, Birdia Knights, Mary Cassino,

Thank You For Your Stewardship

A priest was near a group of his parishioners when he overheard them talking about various pastors who had served the parish. His ears perked up when he heard an older man say, “Whenever someone asks me, ‘Which of our pastors did you like best?’ my answer is always, ‘The pastor we have at any given time is my favorite.’” The pastor who was listening in breathed a quiet sigh of relief. God sends each pastor to us with his own set of spiritual gifts, and God works through each pastor’s gifts to bring us God’s blessings. So we thank our Pastor, Fr. Bura, and ask God to bless and protect him.

The All Saints Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 1st at 6:00pm. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. This is a Holy Day

of Obligation. All Souls’ Day Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2nd, at 4:00pm at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. All are welcome to attend. You may come with the pictures of your loved ones who have passed on. We should place them by the Altar and pray for all.

We are now offering Online Giving!

Visit our website to sign up and to begin contributing automatically to our parish. Go towww.mostpureheartofmarymobile.org to get started click “Donate”. Follow the instruction– You can make monthly contributions with you checking or credit card account. You can pay tithes, school or any special collection. You may call the parish office at 251-432-3344 or

1-800348-2886 ext. 1 for assistance.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT OUR AN-NUAL CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 16, 2019

BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

The EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Starts at 11:00 A.M., and will be held at:

The Cathedral Basilica - 2 S. Claiborne St.

MOBILE, ALABAMA 36602 Immediately Following the Mass, The HISTORICAL LUNCHEON

will commence at 1:00 P.M.at: The Renaissance Plaza Hotel -

64 South Water St. LUNCHEON TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW

FOR $50.00 PER PERSON TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! For more information, please call 251-463-3612 or

251-604-8088 (Elizabeth Levins)

We have set the date for our Annual Memorial Mass for the deceased of the Parish for Saturday, November 2nd, at the 4:00pm Vigil Mass. This is the occasion when we remember all of our family and parishioners who have gone to their heavenly reward during the past year. Families will soon be receiving special invitations to participate in this Mass; yet, all are welcome to celebrate with us.

The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually in October. It was instituted to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful.

Remember to turn in your “Memory Pages” on which you can list the names of all of your dearly departed family and friends. The names will be placed on our Altar and remembered in all Masses during November.

Please join us in the parish hall for Coffee and Doughnuts on the First Sunday of each month after the 8 & 11 am Masses .

Mass Intention - It is a wonderful gift of prayer to have a Mass offered for a deceased loved-one or for a special intention. Make your Mass requests at the parish office.

Special thanks to the Gospel Choir who made a to-tal of $535.00 for the sales of T-Shirts and Bucket Hats during Fall Festival.

MOST PURE HEART of MARY SCHOOL...invites you to consider having your child(ren) attend our newly renovated school for the 2019-2020 school year. We desire to serve children from preschool to 8th grade. Our

small, family-oriented school is seeking children who are interested in blended learning experiences and S.T.EA.M. activities to boost academ-ic performance. Please call 251-432-5270 or e-mail jcrain@mphom.org to set up an appointment to tour the school, meet the principal, and discuss the rewards your child will receive from attending our Catholic school. We have a history of over 117 years. We invite you to become part of our rich heritage. Tuition assistance is available. May God bless you as you consider this blessing for your child(ren). Mrs. Jamie Crain, principal

The praise dance ministry will have practice every Tuesday in the par-ish hall from 5:30-6:30pm. All school age children from the parish and the school are welcome to join!

Classes will begin in September for those interested in becoming Cath-olic or learning more about the Catholic Church. Come and join us on Sundays at 1:00pm after the 11am Mass. Contact persons are Deacon James Bryant and Mr. Eric Crenshaw.

Date Activity Location Time Contact

2nd 6th 6th 7th

KPC Ushers Sodality Health

Knights Hall Church Church Parish Hall

6:00pm 1:00pm 10:00am 6:00pm

Marcelene Dennis Alfred Jones Tynia Hollins Fannie Burden

10th

Drexel

Parish Hall

5:00pm

Fannie Burden

15th Bereavement Parish Hall 10:00am Fannie Burden

13th Jr. Daughters Parish Hall 12:30pm Madonna Burden

21st Alumni Parish Hall 4:00pm Lamar Lott

Oct 6-9

Interparish Revival Prince of Peace TBA

It is time once again for all parishioners who volunteer in programs that have substantial contact with children to complete the Children and Adolescents Protection Program (C.A.P.P.) retraining. This retraining is required of all personnel who have already completed their initial C.A.P.P. training and who continue to be active in the ministries of the Archdiocese of Mobile. Retraining can be completed online. Personnel should be instructed to log on to: www.mobilearchdiocese.org. Thank you for your good will and for placing the protection of our youth as a top priority in your lives and communities.

Both First Communion and Confirmation require a 2 year preparation. Registration forms (one per child) are located in the rear of the church. Complete and drop off at the Rectory.

ALL children in grades 1st through 12th not attending Catholic Schools are required to attend CCD/Religious Education classes. Confirmation Prep Classes Youth not attending Catholic high schools and those attending Catholic high schools are required to attend Con-firmation Prep classes. Note there is a two year consecutive instruc-tion period for the sacraments of Holy Eucharist (First Communion) and Confirmation.

Oct 6 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class (Respect Life / Vocations) 13 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class 20 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class (Safe Environment) 27 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class (Safe Environment) - Rosary/Youth Mass 5,12,19,26 – Youth Lectors and Ushers Practice 11:00am