Sunday, January 19, 2014
St. Joseph’s Parish in Maumee, Ohio
will hold its ninth annual March for Life starting with a devotional at 2:00 pm followed by a mile long march to the parish cemetery where a brief ceremony will be held at the memorial of the unborn. Following the ceremony everyone is encouraged to return to the fellowship hall for soup and refreshments. This event is the only March for Life in the WOLF area (Wood, Ottawa, Lucas and Fulton counties). Even if you’re planning on attending this year’s March for Life in Washington, DC, please come out and participate in this local observance. This is just one small way you can make a difference for Life where you live. Continue reading »

First Presbyterian Church, 611 Farnsworth Road, Waterville, will hold a Blue Christmas Worship Service on Sunday December 15^th at 7:00 p.m.  Christmas is such a significant holiday, but for those who are going through their first Christmas without a loved one, or having experienced a significant loss (such as job or income), the thought of being surrounded by the joy and exuberance of happy people is hard.  A Blue Christmas service allows people to worship God and mark the birth of Christ, who has come to redeem us from all that destroys life, in a way that honors the suffering they are experiencing.  For more information (419) 878-2806 or visit www.watervillefpc.org.

HOLIDAY SEASON IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP PETS AND OWNERS IN NEED

Humane Ohio depends on holiday support to serve people and pets year round

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First Presbyterian Church of Waterville, in conjunction with Hospice of Northwest Ohio, will be hosting a one time, two-hour session about grief called, “Good Grief:  The First Step.”  This class provides participants a basic understanding of the experience of grief and loss.  The class will be on Thursday, November 14, 2013, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 611 Farnsworth Road, Waterville, Ohio 43566.  Please call Pastor Karen VanderPloeg

Contact: First Presbyterian Church for more information or to register at (419) 878-2806.  Advance registration required.  A light dinner will be provided.  $3 donation required for dinner.

       Heartbeat of Toledo, a pregnancy center providing support and assistance to families in need, is in need of new and gently used baby items. Most urgently needed are diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6 and Similac and Isomil powdered formula. Also needed are wipes; new and gently used clothes size 0-6 months; boys clothing up to size 2T; hand sanitizer; baby wash and shampoo; A&D ointment; bottle brushes; towels and wash cloths; outerwear; and gently used high chairs and strollers. Items can be dropped off at Heartbeat, 4041 W. Sylvania Ave. Suite LL4 (across from Westfield Franklin Park Mall), Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    “We give out baby items as part of our Heart to Heart ‘Earn While You Learn’ program,” noted Pat Todak, executive director. New and expectant moms and dads earn points for completing prenatal and parenting classes that they can use to get the baby things they need.

    Heartbeat also provides emergency assistance to families as well as layettes to newborn babies. “The layettes are basically a large bag of baby stuff designed to help families in the first few months of their child’s life,” Mrs. Todak added.

    Heartbeat of Toledo is a pregnancy center whose goal is to be the best source of information and support for women facing pregnancies and to provide assistance to mothers, fathers and babies in need. The organization has been in existence since 1971.

The Maumee St. Joseph Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding a stuffed cabbage dinner to benefit Heartbeat of Toledo. The dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m., at the St. Joseph Community Center, 112 W. Broadway, in Maumee. Cost of the dinner is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children 11 and under. The dinner includes stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans and a beverage.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Bob Boyer at 419-467-1888. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new ultrasound machine for Heartbeat.

Heartbeat of Toledo is a pregnancy center whose goal is to be the best source of information and support for women facing pregnancies and to provide assistance to mothers, fathers and babies in need. Heartbeat provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and confidential options counseling. Heartbeat also offers free prenatal and parenting classes.

Purchase your ticket today for the 14th Annual Benefit for Life Gala

Thursday, October 17, 2013
The Pinnacle in Maumee, Ohio
An elegant reception of hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails
Doors Open at 6:00 pm

Individual Ticket: $60
Group Tickets: $50
All gifts are tax-deductible

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Studies have shown that a caring dad is just as important for a child’s happiness, well being and success as a caring mom. Because dads do more physically active play with their children than moms, they increase the child’s security and confidence. Dads are also important in helping kids get ready to start school and in making smart choices in life. To help new and expectant fathers be the best possible dads, Heartbeat of Toledo is offering a free, six week, “Just for Dads” program starting Thursday, September 19, 5-6:30 p.m.

“Just for Dads’ will be held at Heartbeat’s offices, 4041 W. Sylvania Ave., Suite LL4, directly across from Westfield Franklin Park Mall. Babysitting is available and refreshments will be For more information or to register, please call Heartbeat at 419-241-9131. Class size is Heartbeat of Toledo is a pregnancy center whose goal is to be the best source of information and support for women facing pregnancies and to provide assistance to mothers, fathers and babies in need.