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.

304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603

Website: www.josephite.com/parish/al/mphm/

E-mail: mphm@josephite.com

Rectory: (251) 432-3344 Fax: 432-1192

Pastor

Father Kenneth C. Ugwu,

S.S.J.

Deacon:

Rev. 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: 5:00pm

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

Eugene Lewis

SCHOOL ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

Maxine Wilson

SACRISTAN

Leland Busby

CCD

LaTanya Brown

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Chandra Sank/Judy Sullivan

RCIA

Dcn. James Bryant/ Eric Crenshaw

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Fannie Burden

LECTORS

Juanita Robinson

ALTAR SERVERS

Darnisha Perkins/ Michael Griggs

USHERS

Leland Busby

MUSIC MINISTRY

Carolyn Smoke

SENIORS CLUB

Myrtle Martin/Wynell Sullivan

YOUTH MINISTER

Amanda Wilson

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Maya Freed/Thomas Bradley

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Doral Edwards/Sabrina Horner

TRIBUNAL CASE SPONSORS

Patricia Lofton

B.V.M. SODALITY

Patricia Lofton

LEGION OF MARY

David McCord

ST. MARTHA’S GUILD

Barbara Curtis

HEALTH MINISTRY

Fannie Burden

PRISON MINISTRY

Eric Crenshaw

BEREAVEMENT MIN.

Fannie Burden

ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Joe Keith

DREXEL SOCIETY

Barbara Smith

KPC - Eugene Lewis

KPC LADIES AUX.

La Tanya Brown

GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE

Dcn. James Bryant/Montiel Fluker

Photographer

Anna Watson

Lectors:

Eucharistic Ministers:

Ushers:

Lectors:

Eucharistic Ministers:

Ushers:

Lectors:

Eucharistic Ministers:

Usher:

Saturday, 5:00 pm

Viletta Perkins, Raymond Heningburg

Eleanor Simpkins, Nichelle Simpkins

TBA

Sunday, 8:00 am

Demaris Brown, Emma Robinson

Joe Keith, Ronald Horner

TBA

Sunday, 11:00 am

Youth

Lillian Cade, Marcelene Dennis

TBA

Tuesday,

Wednesday,

Thursday,

Friday,

Saturday,

Sunday,

Sunday,

4:30pm-

8:30am-

8:30am-

8:30am-

5:00pm-

8:00am-

11:00am-

25th at

26th at

27th at

28th at

29th at

30th at

30th at

Special Intentions

Special Intentions

Special Intentions

Special Intentions

Special Intentions

For Deacon Cretero req. by Winifred Cretero

For the People of the Parish

Eph.4:31-5:8 and Lk.12:13-21

Eph.5:21-23 and Lk.13:18-21

Eph.6:1-9 and Lk.13:31-35

Eph.6:10-20 and Lk.13:31-35

Eph.2:19-22 and Lk.6:12-16

Leontyne Anderson,

Celestine Brown,

Cora Brown,

Yvonne Thomas,

Birdia Knights,

Ruth Washington,

Mary Cassino,

Lionel Alexander,

Mary Gable,

Chester Rudolph,

Cleo Allen,

Ethelstine Bates,

Madrine Buck,

Esther Patterson,

Arilyn Leland,

Norman Powe,

Ruby Scott,

Georgia Suggs,

Pauline Brown,

Robert Langham,

Ann Heningburg,

Mary Chestang

Delores Langham

Kierra Freed

Christina Hubbard

Lillian Sawyer

Linda Thomas

Della Lewis,

Emma Jean Robinson

Debbie Aldridge

Harry Russell

Jeffrey Ransom

Pamela Robinson

Thank You For Your Stewardship

This year World Mission Sunday will be

celebrated on the weekend of October 23rd.

Who can administer Anointing of the Sick? Only a priest can administer Anointing of the Sick

(i.e. Extreme Unction).

When is it advisable to call the priest to visit the

sick? It is advisable to call the priest to visit the

sick in any serious illness, even though there be no

apparent danger of death, as it is the duty of the

priest to visit the sick and to administer to them the

sacraments they need.

In case of sudden or unexpected death, should a

priest be called? In case of sudden or unexpected

death a priest should be called always, because

absolution and Extreme Unction can be given

conditionally for some time after apparent death.

CCC 1514-1516

We have set the date for our Annual Memorial Mass

for the deceased of the Parish for Saturday, November

12th, at the 5:00pm 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 All Saints Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday,

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 Wednesday,

November 2nd, at 6:00pm 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.

More On Fall Festival Thank You

Charles Hardy- Donation of Ice Cream

Betty Bracy - Donation of Fish

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. Ugwu, and ask God to

bless and protect him.

You are invited to Join the Inter-Parish Council at

their Black Catholic History Month Celebration on

Saturday November 5, 2016. The Luncheon will be

held at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center at 12

noon. Luncheon Tickets are free for kids under 7, for

children 7 -13 tickets are $5.00 for youth 14 –18 -

$10.00, for persons over 18 yrs. $20.00. The

Eucharistic Celebration starts at 4:30pm at the

Cathedral Basilica.

October 23 -Children’s Liturgy

23 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class

(Safe Environment)

29 Church Clean Up /Mass Practice

9:00am

30 Rosary/Youth Mass / Meeting

30 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class (Safe

Environment)

TBA Hallelujah Night – Trunk-

O-Treat

Register Now for the 2016-2017

Search Retreats. Search Retreat #15

will be held November 11-13, 2016 at

Camp Baldwin in Elberta, and Search

Retreat #16 will be January 6-8, 2017

at Fort Faith in Montgomery. Search

Retreats is a great opportunity for

young people to encounter Christ and

his Church. The cost is $100.00 fee

includes meals, lodging and supplies

for the weekend. Deadline for

registration is due Thursday,

November 3, 2016. If you are a teen

(9th -12th grades) and searching for

fulfillment – the Search Retreat will

point you to who will fill you with

life. MPHOM Youth interested

Contact Ms. Amanda Wilson, Youth

Minister at 251.802.6794.

Register Now for March for Life

Pilgrimage in Washington, D.C.

January 25 – January 29 (High School

Youth 9th - 12 grades) Cost: $280.00

fee includes hotel accommodations,

charter bus transportation, event

entrance fees, and additional supplies.

Deposit of $130.00 due Wednesday,

October 5th 2016. Balance of $150.00

due Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

MPHOM Youth interested contact

Ms. Amanda Wilson, Youth Minister

at 251.802.6794.

Most Pure Heart of Mary School will be participating in the

Archangel Radio Fall Pledge Drive Thursday Oct 27 beginning at 2

pm. Listen and then call in to support Archangel Radio. The student

group that “Captures the Hour” will win 50% of the amount raised

during their hour less 10% to be given to one of the other

participants. MPHM School would like to use the money to purchase

new Windows, Doors and Locks. You can call or text 251-928-2111

(Be sure to mention Most Pure Heart of Mary School )!!!

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.

THE MLK CIVIC & BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

“SCHOOL DAY PARADE”

Monday, February 27, 2017!

Secure your child a space NOW! on Heart of Mary & Friends Float

Cost: $150.00 per child Contact: LaTanya Brown at 251.476.6375 or

Jada Brown at 251.716.5607. Give your child a memory he or she

will cherish forever and an opportunity to be a part of Mobile’s

Mardi Gras History. Don’t wait spaces are limited call today!

Payment Deadline January 15 , 2017.

NEW ORLEANS BUS EXCURSION

Destinations: Gulfport Outlet Mall; Harrah’s New Orleans River

Walk; Vieuxe Carre’ (French Quarters)

DATE: Saturday, December 3, 2016-Pre-Board: 7:30am / Depart:

8:00am- Leaving From: Winn Dixie S/C Government & Catherine St.

- Cost: $45.00 – Per person. Sit back relax, enjoy the ride,

refreshments, games and door prizes. Contact Demaris Brown

251.476.6375 or Patricia Lofton 251.599.7561.

Sponsored by Drexel Court #1 Knights of Peter Claver,

Ladies Auxiliary.

Parents, now is the time to register your child(ren) for their CCD

Sunday School classes. 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.

Certification is a mandatory requirement by the Archdiocese for All

Adults working with or chaperoning youth. They are held every 4th

Wednesday @ St. Dominic's @7pm for more information call

433.1559. If you need to get recertified go to mobilearchdiocese.org.

CALLING ALL MEN OF ALL CHURCHES

‘Whoever you are; whatever you are;

and where ever you have been,’

You are respectfully invited to this

Spiritual Fellowship

MEN OF ST. JOSEPH “PUT THE FAMILY IN THE HANDS OF THE FATHER”

@

MOST PURE HEART OF MARY PARISH HALL

(304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL 36603)

Every Tuesday - 7AM

Your Children and family need you;

Our Community needs your Leadership.

PLEASE COME !

MEN OF ST. JOSEPH PRAYER

"St. Joseph, help me to be like you. Help me to be obedient to the teachings of

the Church and faithful to God's commands. Help me to patiently endure my

cross each day. Let me be a model of holiness and a pillar of virtue. I solemnly

promise to embrace God's will and I accept the challenge to work tirelessly for

my family's salvation. Be my guide and companion on this journey. St. Joseph,

Terror of demons, pray for us."