St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church May 24, 2015 May 24, 2015 May 24, 2015 May 24, 2015 Feast of Pentecost Feast of Pentecost Feast of Pentecost Feast of Pentecost PRAYER RAYER RAYER RAYER TO TO TO TO THE THE THE THE HOLY OLY OLY OLY SPIRIT PIRIT PIRIT PIRIT Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful. Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful. Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful. Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful. Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray Let us pray Let us pray Let us pray—O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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St. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe Church
May 24, 2015May 24, 2015May 24, 2015May 24, 2015
Feast of PentecostFeast of PentecostFeast of PentecostFeast of Pentecost
Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful. Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful. Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful. Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Your faithful.
Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall Kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall
be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. be created and You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us prayLet us prayLet us prayLet us pray————O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructs the
hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit,
we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MSGRSGRSGRSGR. R. R. R. ROBERTOBERTOBERTOBERT J. CJ. CJ. CJ. CARROLLARROLLARROLLARROLL, Pastor RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MARCARCARCARC F. CF. CF. CF. CAPIZZIAPIZZIAPIZZIAPIZZI, , , , Parochial Vicar RRRREVEVEVEV. T. T. T. THOMASHOMASHOMASHOMAS J. GJ. GJ. GJ. GARDNERARDNERARDNERARDNER In Residence LLLLAWRENCEAWRENCEAWRENCEAWRENCE BBBBRANDONRANDONRANDONRANDON, Permanent Deacon, Retired WWWWILLIAMILLIAMILLIAMILLIAM HHHHICKEYICKEYICKEYICKEY, Permanent Deacon AAAALFREDLFREDLFREDLFRED MMMMAURIELLOAURIELLOAURIELLOAURIELLO, Permanent Deacon AAAANITANITANITANITA DDDDIXONIXONIXONIXON, School Principal RRRROBERTAOBERTAOBERTAOBERTA DDDDAINTONAINTONAINTONAINTON,,,, Director of Religious Education SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN BBBBARBELLAARBELLAARBELLAARBELLA, Business Manager JJJJACKACKACKACK CCCCRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor SSSSARAARAARAARA TTTTOPPEROPPEROPPEROPPER, Music Director LLLLORIORIORIORI MMMMILLERILLERILLERILLER, , , , Administrative Assistant SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN TTTTEAFORDEAFORDEAFORDEAFORD, , , , Parish Secretary
CCCCONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.
BBBBAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISM –––– Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:00 PM. Please call the Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance to make arrangements. PPPPRERERERE----JORDANJORDANJORDANJORDAN – Expectant and/or new parents are to participate in a class on Baptism. This session is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. It is necessary to call the Rectory in advance of the class to register. MMMMARRIAGESARRIAGESARRIAGESARRIAGES – Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date of the wedding. AAAANOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTING OOOOFFFF TTTTHEHEHEHE SSSSICKICKICKICK————In case of serious illness or surgery, please contact one of our parish priests. This Sacrament can also be administered after any weekday Mass. Please see the priest in the Sacristy. HHHHOMEOMEOMEOME VVVVISITSISITSISITSISITS---- Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in their homes. NNNNEWEWEWEW PPPPARISHIONERSARISHIONERSARISHIONERSARISHIONERS – Register at the Rectory at your earliest convenience or go to www.stmax.org. Please notify the Rectory of any change of address as soon as possible. CCCCHARISMATICHARISMATICHARISMATICHARISMATIC PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER: Tuesdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM. CCCCENTERINGENTERINGENTERINGENTERING PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER:::: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM RCIARCIARCIARCIA–––– For those desiring to become Catholic or adults who were not baptized. Contact Fr. Capizzi.
RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY OOOOFFICEFFICEFFICEFFICE HHHHOURSOURSOURSOURS Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM
Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
EVERY TUESDAY BEGINNING AT 8:30AM
AND CONCLUDING AT 7:00 PM WITH THE MIRACULOUS
MEDAL NOVENA
REFLECTION
We are fallen creatures. We do not always love as we ought. But if we own and name our sins, we can repent of them.”
Love is Our Mission, page 75
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WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The World Meeting of Families Volunteer Service Director is please to announce that registration to volunteer for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015 is now open!
On the Volunteer Page of the World Meeting of Families website, http://bit.ly/WMF2015Volunteer, there are two portals: “General Volunteers” and “Deacons, Men & Women Religious.” To register as a volunteer, one must complete a two-step process that includes completing an online user registration form and a background check request.
Once these two steps are completed, registrants will receive a series of emails regarding eligibility. After you have successfully passed the background check (please allow 48 hours), you will receive an email with a link to sign up for events. This link will take you to the Volunteer Hub where you will choose the days and time slots for which you would like to volunteer. Questions regarding registration for volunteers can be sent to [email protected] or you can speak with staff at 855.963.2015.
PRAYER FOR MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 24
Heavenly Father, on this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the example of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to work for peace and justice, and thus, seek an end to violence and conflict around the globe. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
**Please note that daily Mass on Memorial Day will be celebrated at 9:00 AM.**
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The following parishioners The following parishioners The following parishioners The following parishioners were recently welcomed to were recently welcomed to were recently welcomed to were recently welcomed to the family of St. Maximilian the family of St. Maximilian the family of St. Maximilian the family of St. Maximilian Kolbe. May God bless them Kolbe. May God bless them Kolbe. May God bless them Kolbe. May God bless them and their families.and their families.and their families.and their families.
Phoebe Rose BloomfieldPhoebe Rose BloomfieldPhoebe Rose BloomfieldPhoebe Rose Bloomfield
Emma Rose FetickEmma Rose FetickEmma Rose FetickEmma Rose Fetick John Canby McGuinessJohn Canby McGuinessJohn Canby McGuinessJohn Canby McGuiness James Walter RaihallJames Walter RaihallJames Walter RaihallJames Walter Raihall Julius James TerreroJulius James TerreroJulius James TerreroJulius James Terrero
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, May 24th No meeting - Memorial Day
Sunday, May 31st Apostles
6:30-8pm Maximilian Room Yard/Beach Games - Water Ice
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY
We have all seen and heard the news about the devastation caused by the earthquakes in
Nepal. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has suggested that (arch)dioceses consider sponsoring a collection to support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in their efforts to help the Nepalese people in their recovery. Therefore, we will be taking up a separate second collection on the weekend of May 30th and 31st. We ask that if you are contributing by check, that you make it payable to St. Maximilian Kolbe.
PRIESTS’ CONVOCATION Archbishop Charles Chaput will assemble with the priests of the Archdiocese this coming week for a Priests’ Convocation from May 26 through May 28, 2015. The Priests’ Convocation provides a unique opportunity for priestly fraternity and unity.
It is also a time dedicated to prayer and reflection on the gift of the ministerial priesthood instituted by Christ for the Church. These days will include the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours and Holy Mass, as well as talks on the theme, “The Priesthood Fully Engaged,” given by Matthew Kelly of the Dynamic Catholic Institute. The Deans have planned in advance for the sacramental needs and emergencies in our parishes and institutions during these days with the help of many Religious, senior and retired priests. Please pray for our Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Priests during the upcoming Priests’ Convocation. May this gathering bear fruit for our priests in holiness of life and of greater service to Christ and His Church. Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for them!
KNIGHTLY NEWS
Our ARC Campaign raised $562.57 in our first collection.
Please reserve October 17, 2015 for our 2015 Comedy Knight
featuring “the man of a thousand voices”, Joe Conklin. We are always looking for major financial sponsors at Comedy Knight. If you would like to be featured in our program and at the event, please contact Grand Knight Bob Blasiotti.
Thank you to all who attended our last pancake breakfast. The Knights were able to contribute $1331 to St. Max School due to your generous contributions!
A big Thank You to Knight Charlie Carbo for leading the Mother’s Day Rose Campaign for Life. Charlie’s crew of Knights raised over $1000 thanks to your kind donations. If you are interested in becoming a Knight and contributing to Parish activities, please contact Bob Blasiotti, Grand Knight 610-368-0524; info4bobblazearthlink.net
www.stmax.org/Knights-of-Columbus
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WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
Are you planning on going
to the Papal Mass? We are trying to determine if we should attempt to book a bus to attend the Papal Mass. While speaking to the Transportation Coordinator from the World Meeting of Families, he wanted us to be fully aware of the challenges of attending an international event of these proportions.
• We will leave early Sunday morning for a 3:00 PM Mass.
• Be prepared to walk and stand most of the day. • The buses will only be allowed to park and drop off approximately 5 miles from where the Mass will be celebrated. People then will take subways into Center City • Only clear bags will be allowed in the area where Mass is being celebrated. The Transportation Coordinator suggested that the trains are the best form of transportation into the city that day. With all that being said, if you are interested in taking a bus from St. Maximilian Kolbe Church please fill out the form below or call the rectory with your name, phone number and number of family members attending. If enough people are interested we will attempt to book a bus for that day. Cost per person will be determined once a bus is booked. ********************************************
World Meeting of Families Bus to Papal Mass
Name____________________________________ Number riding with you_____________________ Phone number ____________________________ Email Address__________________________________
BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. CORNELIUS
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at St. Cornelius on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Times will be from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Parish Life Center. Every two seconds, someone in the US needs blood. More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day. Blood cannot be manufactured—it can only come from generous donors like YOU. To register, go to redcrossblood.org using St. Cornelius as the location or call 1-800-RED Cross (1-800-733-2767). You may also call Marilyn at 610-347-0276, leaving your name and phone number if you have any questions.
BASICS OF THE FAITH Join us for our next session on Sunday, June 7, 2015, from 8:45 to 10:15 am in the Maximilian Room (Rectory side entrance). Our topic will be The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life. Come join the discussion. The session will include a PowerPoint presentation and time for questions. Coffee, tea, and cake will be provided. To be added to our mailing list for information on upcoming sessions, contact Anne Chavez at [email protected]. Outlines and narrated PowerPoints of previous sessions are available at www.basicsofthefaith.org by clicking Basics of the Faith. This is an ongoing monthly series; you’re welcome to attend any individual session. No prior knowledge or preparation is needed. There will be no sessions in July, August, and September. Sessions will resume on Sunday, October 4, 2015.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
MINISTRY OFFICE St. Agnes Parish in West Chester, PA seeks a full-time (40 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to provide operational and administrative support to the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education.
The successful applicant should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel and Publisher) and excellent organizational, phone and people skills. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment, handle multiple assignments concurrently and work independently when required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) desirable. Position must be filled by August 3rd.
Application Process-Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Fr. Al Concha at [email protected] or fax to 610-692-9623.
THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES CONFERENCES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
WMOF attendees from age 6 through 17 can participate in a variety of different interactive programs. Activities are offered for different age groups. These include “Praying With Paint,” “Sacramental Scavenger Hunt,” “Bowling with the Bishops,” “Trivia: Catechism Quest,” “St. Francis of Assisi” and so much more.
In addition, there will be keynote speakers and breakout sessions for adults. Join the Adult Congress Speakers at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for practical tips on how to improve your family and strengthen your relationship with God. Internationally-known and engaging speakers will deliver dynamic presentations unique to this event. Those slated to speak are Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Father Robert Barron, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Dr. Scott Hahn, Professor Helen Alvare’, Dr. Greg Popcak and Lisa Popcak. Come interact with others sharing the joys and challenges in your life, while learning new strategies for a richer life. For more information or to register for any of t h e s e e v e n t s , g o t o www.worldmeeting2015.org.
THANK YOU! The response to our 2nd Annual School Appeal was a huge success! Thank you for your wonderful support of our Parish School. To date, we have received $123,909 from 238 donors. Our number of donors has increased from last year by 26. Please note that 100% of the donations received helps support the operation of our Parish School. Thank you again for your outstanding efforts and support of the Annual School Appeal! Also a huge
Thank You to the many solicitors and planning committee who aided in the success of the Appeal.
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in West Chester is looking for 2 capable individuals to serve as Director of Communication and
Director of Family Ministries. Interested Individuals may mail, fax or email their resumes, including personal references as soon as possible to: Search Committee at SS Peter and Paul or [email protected] or Fax 610-696-7103.
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REGISTRATION TIME AT ST. MAX
We are now accepting registrations for September 2015. You are able to download all the registration paperwork by going to the school website at: school.stmax.org. Once there, click on Admissions and then click on registration. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 610-399-8400 and ask for Mrs. Joanne Verna. She will set up time for you to come in for registration.
Parish Religious Education Program 2015-2016 Registration Registration letters have been e-mailed to all families with students currently enrolled in PREP. PREP classes will be Tuesdays, 4:45 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. Please be sure to return your registration forms immediately if you are interested in a particular session because classes will be closed once class sizes are completely filled. If you have a new student to register for the 2015-2016 school year or have not received your registration letter, please call the office 610-399-9642 and request a form or go to www.stmax.org, click on PREP Home Page, and click on “Returning Students” or “New Students”. The registration form is two pages. Please be sure to download/complete both pages and submit with payment to the Religious Education Office or to the Rectory Office. Registration will be ongoing through May 15, 2015. First grade is mandatory in order to make First Penance and First Eucharist in second grade. Kindergarten is not mandatory but a class is available during the Tuesday 4:45 – 6:00 P.M. session ONLY.
SAFE HARBOR MEALS Safe Harbor in West Chester provides shelter, food and other services to individuals in need. We need help from Parish volunteers to prepared and serve meals for this very worthy cause. The schedule for upcoming meals is as follows;
Wednesday, June 24th Sunday, June 28th—The Lacy & Massey Families Wednesday, July 22nd Sunday, July 26th Sunday, August 23rd Wednesday, August 26th Wednesday, September 23rd Sunday, September 27th
If you would like to help or for more information about this parish outreach please contact Tom Oulahan at [email protected] or (610) 436-0381
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Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing.
Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Laura Arena, Fred Berger, James Burke, Sr., Donna Burke, Robert Capizzi, Maryann Corrigan, Maria Costello, Susan Dallas-Feeney, Glen Dekutowski, Louis DiGregorio, Frank Donato, David Doty, Denise Doyle, James Dudrick, Hayden Elliot, Angelina Fiorito, Patricia Foster, Mary Garofalo, John Gaydos, Patricia Greist, Garry Hallman, Ron Hauser, Edmund Hayes, Ray Holback, Gary Hunter, Agnes Iacona, Judy Ikena, Sondra Kelly-
Richmond, Martha Kerr, Joseph Maher, Felice McElwaine, John McGowan, Kathleen McGrory, Jeff Melasecca, Sue Mele, Tess Merlini, Patricia Mitchell, Dan Moore, Paul Morelewicz, Alexandra Morin, Ethan Mullin, Paul Nappi, Marie O’Connor, Barbara Ostapowicz, Joe Peta, Chan Prathanaluangxay, Craig Riddell, Edward Robbins, Joseph Robbins, Mary Rossi, Anne Marie Swans, Meghan Tenaglio, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Dana Vink, Eveline Walker.
Save the Date St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish
Vacation Bible School
June 22nd – June 26th
for more information, please contact Roberta Dainton at
If you're a Catholic adult in your 20s or 30s, we want to meet you! Catholic Young
Adults of Chester County (CYACC - pronounced "kayak") exists to offer you social, spiritual, and service opportunities. Check us out on Facebook, at www.cyacc.org, o r r e q u e s t m o r e i n f o b y emailing [email protected].
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)
Just as a reminder—Children’s Liturgy of the Word that is
normally held during the Saturday evening Vigil Mass will be
suspended during the summer months, beginning June 13th. It
will begin again on Saturday, September 12th. It will continue
to take place during the Sunday morning Liturgies at 9:00 am
and 10:30 am.
Also, we are in need of volunteers for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word ministry.
If you would like to help bringing the Gospel Message to God’s children, contact Lori
Miller at the Rectory Office at 610-399-6936 or at [email protected].
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ST. MAX RELIGIOUS GOODS STORE
HURRY IN !!- Closing for summer!! Last Chance until September! The shop will close on Sunday, May 31st for the summer months and will reopen in September. Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and to any of you who assisted us in any way. To St. Max parishioners, special thanks for your patronage all through the year. You enable our continued service to you. Happy Summer! See you in September!
Shop Hours: Sunday morning 9:45 - 12 noon
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF MAY 24
MONDAY 9:00 AM **Memorial Day**
TUESDAY– 8:00 Richard Kleinfelder
WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM Abigail Mallon
THURSDAY– Francis A DiGennaro Jr.
FRIDAY– 8:00 AM Grace Parfitt
SATURDAY— 9:00 AM Donnie Diehl
**Please note that Mass on Memorial Day will
be at 9:00 AM
Pentecost Sunday
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b; Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27, 16:12-15
Monday
Sir 17:20-24; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday
Sir 35:1-12; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday
Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday
Sir 42:15-25; Mk 10:46-52 Friday
Sir 44:1, 9-13; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday
Sir 51:12cd-20; Mk 11:27-33
CHURCH COLLECTION
MAY 17
$23,248.50
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR GENEROSITY!
How can I repay the Lord for all the great good done for me?
