304 Sengstak Street, Mobile, AL Website: Rectory: (251) Fax:

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1 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 Website: mphm@josephite.com Rectory: (251) Fax: Leland R. Busby is a life long member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He attended Most Pure Heart of Mary School and graduated from McGill Institute. He served in the United States Air Force, three years active duty, 18 years in the Reserve, retiring from the Military in He serves as a dedicated Sacristan and Commissioned Acolyte for Heart of Mary Church. He is President of the Ushers Ministry of Hospitality. He is a Eucharistic Minister and a team member Personnel at Heart of Mary School. Leland is humbled by his love for God. His gift of service to God s people, gives him pleasure. He asks that the Church Community continues to pray for him to stay faithful to God and his Church.

2 Pastor Father Kenneth C. Ugwu, S.S.J. Deacon: Rev. Mr. James D. Bryant Principal: Mrs. Jamie Crain Parish Secretary: Mrs. Gatha Warnsley 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 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. Monday- Tuesday- Wednesday- Thursday- Friday- Ushers: Ushers: Usher: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sunday, 22nd at 23rd at 24th at 25th at 26th at 27th at 27th at Rv.14:1-3 and Lk.21:1-4 Rv.14:14-19 and Lk.21:5-11 Rv.15:1-4 and Lk.21:12-19 Rv.18:1-2 and Lk.17:11-19 Rv.20:1-4 and Lk.21:29-33 Saturday, 4:00 pm Eva Stallworth, Viletta Perkins Nichelle Simpkins, Eleanor Simpkins Sunday, 8:00 am Angel Hollins - Morgan, Maynard Odom Felicher Jones, Wilborn Jones Sunday, 11:00 am Youth Lillian Cade, Marcelene Dennis 4:30pm Special Intentions 8:30am- Special Intentions 10:00am- Thanksgiving Day Mass 8:30am- Special Intentions 4:00pm- For Deacon Cretero req. by Winifred Cretero 8:00am- Special Intentions 11:00am- For the People of the Parish 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 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 B.V.M. SODALITY LEGION OF MARY David McCord ST. MARTHA S GUILD Barbara Curtis HEALTH MINISTRY PRISON MINISTRY Eric Crenshaw BEREAVEMENT MIN. 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

3 above all else." "Lord Jesus Christ, you are my King and there is no other. Be the Lord and Master of my heart, mind, body, and soul. May I always seek to do your will and to serve your kingdom What is the significance and meaning of Jesus' kingship for us? Kingship today seems outdated and useless, especially in democratic societies where everyone is supposed to be treated equal and free. Many rulers in past ages claimed they had sovereign authority to rule by divine edict. But God did not give his people Israel a king at first. Why? Because God alone was their King and they needed no other. Nonetheless, God relented and chose David as King over Israel with the promise that God would raise up through David's royal line a Savior who would establish an everlasting kingdom of righteousness and peace that would endure for all ages (Psalm 89:29). The annual Archdiocesan celebration of the Feast of Christ the King will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2016, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Bienville Square in downtown Mobile. All may join in the Christ the King Procession, where members will recite the Holy Rosary while processing west on Dauphin Street to the Cathedral- Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. During Mass, Archbishop Rodi will confer the annual Christ the King Medal to a member from each parish in recognition of their exemplary service to the parish community. Thank You For Your Stewardship Why do we make the sign of the cross? We make the sign of the cross to express two important mysteries of the Christian religion, the Blessed Trinity and the Redemption. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) How are these mysteries expressed by the sign of the cross? When we say "In the name," we express the truth that there is only one God; when we say "of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost," we express the truth that there are three distinct Persons in God; and when we make the form of the cross on ourselves, we express the truth that the Son of God, made man, redeemed us by His death on the cross. Further reading -> CCC 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. May They Rest In Peace Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 24th. We will hold our Annual Thanksgiving Day Mass at 10:00am. At each Mass of Advent we need 2 parishioners for the Advent Wreath blessing; one to read the prayer and one to light the candle(s). Please sign up on the list in the Church vestibule. This weekend is the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your Support. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. Leontyne Anderson, Celestine Brown, Cora Brown, Yvonne Thomas, Birdia Knights, Ruth Washington, Mary Cassino, Lionel Alexander, Mary Gable, Chester Rudolph, Madrine Buck, Esther Patterson, Arilyn Leland, Norman Powe, Ruby Scott, Georgia Suggs, Pauline Brown, Robert Langham, Ann Heningburg, Mary Chestang Kierra Freed Lillian Sawyer Debbie Aldridge Myrtle Martin

4 Heart of Mary School is one of only a few private Mobile schools that is fully accredited. Under the leadership of Principal, Mrs. Jamie Crain and the dedicated staff at Most Pure Heart of Mary School, we have received the highest rating! We boast of a long and distinguished history for providing the Academic Standards, Student Support, and High Expectations that will insure a bright future for your child. Graduates from our school excel in High School placement because we demand the best from them. 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: $ per child - Contact: LaTanya Brown at or Jada Brown at 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, Children s Liturgy Search Retreat/Camp Baldwin-Elberta, AL for Teens 20 CCD/Confirmation Prep Class 27 NO CLASS 26 Church Clean Up /Mass Practice 9:00am 27 Rosary/Youth Mass (NO YOUTH MEETING) 6 through 27 Food Drive Christmas Play Rehearsal 20, 27- Black Catholic Fact At all Masses Register Now for March for Life Pilgrimage in Washington, D.C. January 25 January 29 (High School Youth 9 th - 12 grades) Cost: $ fee includes hotel accommodations, charter bus transportation, event entrance fees, and additional supplies. Deposit of $ due Wednesday, October 5 th Balance of $ due Wednesday, January 4, MOM Youth interested contact Ms. Amanda Wilson, Youth Minister at st 2nd 3rd 5th 5th 6th Date Activity Location Time Contact 12th 20th 20th 21st 24th All Saints Day Mass All Souls Day Mass Free Fish IPC Luncheon IPC Mass Sodality IPC Meeting Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Memorial Mass Bereavement Christ the King Alumni Association Thanksgiving Mass MM Church MM Church Art Center Cathedral MMC Old Rectory Old Rectory MMC MMC MM Church 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:30pm 9:30am 10:30am 7:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:00pm 10:00am 10:00am Meryl Foster Juanita Robinson Lorenzo McKee NEW ORLEANS BUS EXCURSION Destinations: Gulfport Outlet Mall; Harrah s New Orleans River Walk; Vieuxe Carre (French Quarters) DATE: Saturday, December 3, 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 or Sponsored by Drexel Court #1 Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary.

5 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. JOSE PUT THE FAMILY IN THE HANDS OF THE 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. JOSE 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."