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A Job with a Purpose in Helping Others
Christine McVay, MSSA, LISW-S
Clinical Manager of Emergency Services
Napoleon Crisis Center
A Renewed Mind
There is a rising need for social workers in the United States to help us cope with societal problems. The need for social workers is expected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
As a veteran social worker I want to encourage men and women to consider social work as a profession.
Continue readingBack to school with Social Security
By Erin Thompson, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Toledo, OH
It typically takes people a lifetime of planning to reach their retirement goals. The earlier young workers know about saving for their future, the better chance they’ll have at achieving a comfortable retirement. This is why Social Security has created a resource specifically for teachers and students. Our Information for Educators page contains a toolkit with information and resources to educate and engage students on Social Security programs and services.
Continue readingHaskins Community Church
Haskins Community Church
209 W. Main Street. Haskins, OH 43525
www.haskinscommunitychurch.org
Girls” Night Out September Event: “Fourth Thursday” Mission Meal
Thursday, Sept. 27th, 4 p.m.
The First Presbyterian Church
17700 Beaver St. Grand Rapids, OH
We will first be preparing lasagna on Tuesday, September 24th
at 6:30 p..m. at HCC . Then, on Thursday, September 26th, we
will serve the meal at First Presbyterian. Please consider signing
up to help either day or to donate food items. Sign up sheets are
posted in the sanctuary. See Julie Thomas with any questions.
Saint Joseph Parish
Memorial Service for Aborted Children– Saint Joseph Parish On Saturday, September 14, pro-life Americans throughout the country will gather at the grave sites of aborted babies and other memorial sites dedicated in their honor for the seventh annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Solemn vigils will be held at these sites to commemorate the more than 60 million children who have lost their lives to legal abortion since 1973, and to remind our society of the humanity of the unborn child. Please join us for the memorial service in our community: Event: National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children When: Saturday, September 14, after the 4:30 Mass. Where: Sisters of Saint Francis Lourdes College Memorial
Monument. Meet after Mass in the parking lot of church closest to Lourdes.
More Info: We will process reciting the Rosary to the Memorial. There will be a short memorial service. Refreshments will be served after the event in the Portico closest to the monument. Together let us remember the victims of abortion and pray for a final end to this injustice in our land during the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children.
Padre Pio Prayer Group
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.
Continue readingPilgrim Church Food Pantry
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.
Saint Jospeh Parish
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
Continue readingSaint Joseph Parish
Saint Joseph Walking Group: Monday & Thursdayat 6:00 p.m.
If walking is your choice for exercise but you don’t like to do it alone, give the Saint Joseph Walking Group a try. Beginning August 19th, every Monday and Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m., the group will meet at the church parking lot (south side). The route (s) will be close to the church and the
group will walk 1-3 miles depending on time and desire of the group.
If interested, or if you have questions, contact Karen Gomez at 419-351-4851 or Laurie Neary at 419-885- 5791. Come join in for some exercise and fellowship.
