St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church April 10, 2016 April 10, 2016 April 10, 2016 April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Third Sunday of Easter Third Sunday of Easter Third Sunday of Easter Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. because they realized it was the Lord. because they realized it was the Lord. because they realized it was the Lord.—John 21:12 John 21:12 John 21:12 John 21:12
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St. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe Church
April 10, 2016April 10, 2016April 10, 2016April 10, 2016
Third Sunday of EasterThird Sunday of EasterThird Sunday of EasterThird Sunday of Easter
Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.”
And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?”And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?”And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?”And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?”
because they realized it was the Lord.because they realized it was the Lord.because they realized it was the Lord.because they realized it was the Lord.————John 21:12John 21:12John 21:12John 21:12
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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 MMMMONICAONICAONICAONICA MMMMALSEEDALSEEDALSEEDALSEED 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
WITH THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
Adoration beginning at 8:30AM Benediction at 7:00 PM.
Alleluia! He is risen!Alleluia! He is risen!Alleluia! He is risen!Alleluia! He is risen!
“Life in the Spirit” seminar after benediction throughout April
“God has a better way of doing things. His selection of M a r y — p o o r , y o u n g , powerless and vulnerable is itself a sign that His ways are intriguingly different.”
—Rediscover Jesus,
pg. 145-146
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MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The Monday night Bible Study group will be studying
a Biblical Walk through the Mass starting April 25. Based on the revised translation of the Mass, this five-part program takes participants on an exciting tour of the Liturgy as it explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. See, perhaps for the first time, why we say what we say and do what we do every week at Mass. The words and gestures will be seen in a new light, giving new life to the liturgical experience.
Call the rectory at 610-399-6936 or contact Lidia Manieri at [email protected] to register. Cost is $20.00. Please register by April 11.
See how God Gives!See how God Gives!See how God Gives!See how God Gives!
VBSVBSVBSVBS
Spend a while on the Nile and
follow Joseph’s journey from prison to palace. June 27June 27June 27June 27thththth –––– July 1July 1July 1July 1stststst
9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am –––– NoonNoonNoonNoon in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Schoolin the St. Maximilian Kolbe Schoolin the St. Maximilian Kolbe Schoolin the St. Maximilian Kolbe School
Volunteer needs and registration information is available
in the PREP office or on the website
www.stmax.org/prep.
Questions can be addressed to Mrs. Dainton at 610-399-9642 or [email protected]
ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX— “STORY OF A SOUL”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH AT 7:30 PM
Sts. Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester, will be hosting the Saint
Luke Productions of “Therese: The Story of a Soul.” This is an original one-woman live drama performed by actress Audrey Ahern. Saint Luke Productions presented the St. Maximilian Kolbe program here at St. Max over a year ago. This program is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy. This inspiring event creates a unique encounter with St. Therese and her Little Way of love and trust in God. If you would like any more information regarding this event, please contact Sts. Simon and Jude at 610.696.3624.
ARE YOU CALLED TO BE A DEACON?
A deacon’s ministry entails proclaiming, preaching and teaching God’s Word, assisting the bishop and priest at the Liturgy, assisting at funerals, ministering to the sick and dying, leading the community in prayer and in sacramental liturgies, baptizing, witnessing marriages and exercising administrative leadership in the Church. A permanent deacon, who may be married, is a member of the clergy and shares in the hierarchy of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the deacon is configured to Christ the Servant. It is Christ the Servant who acts through the ministry of the deacon. If you are interested or would like to learn more, consider attending the 2016 Permanent Diaconate Information Night at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Vianney Auditorium at 100 E. Wynnewood Road in Wynnewood on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Registration is required and can be done by e m a i l i n g L a u r a N i m m o n s a t [email protected].
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the following candidates Congratulations to the following candidates Congratulations to the following candidates Congratulations to the following candidates
who received their First Communion:who received their First Communion:who received their First Communion:who received their First Communion:
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 10:30 Mass (34 Candidates) Teachers: Ms. Lacey, PREP, 2A, and Mrs. Rullo, PREP 2B
Leah Albaugh, Colin Baldesari, James Boland, Laura Calabria, Mia Collins, Samuel Fielding, Faith Hendrick, Brandon Impriano, Brett Keefer, Jackson Lamb,
Max Andrew Learn, Christopher MacNeal, Caitlin McCarthy, Lia Muscella, Peter O’Rourke, Caroline Regan, Nicole Spaniak, Matthew Stevenson, Emma Walter, Shane
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 12:00 Noon Mass (16 Candidates) Teacher: Ms Habermehl, PREP, 2B2
Grant Binder, James Brenner, Amanda Ciunci, James Condelles, Olivia Costello, Samuel Dielmann, Kyle Keefe, Giada Laurelli, Jack Lawler, Ava Miller, Olivia Peno, Michael
Roccio, Emma Rodgers, Ella Zackroff, Andrew Steuber, Luke Pierce
With prayerful best wishes, we share with these children the joy of their faith journey. We express our great thanks to all those who have made today possible, especially their
parents and teachers.
“LIFE IN THE SPIRIT” SEMINAR You are invited to participate in the Life in the Spirit Seminars at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, West Chester, PA, on the Tuesdays of April ( 12, 19, and 26) from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. For more information or to register contact Fran Hay at [email protected] or Gloria Schelling at telephone # 484-883-0038. This Tuesday’s topic is ‘Salvation and New Life.’
Jillian Powell and Bobby DeYoungJillian Powell and Bobby DeYoungJillian Powell and Bobby DeYoungJillian Powell and Bobby DeYoung
The parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe welcome our The parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe welcome our The parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe welcome our The parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe welcome our
two members of the parish who were received into the two members of the parish who were received into the two members of the parish who were received into the two members of the parish who were received into the
Catholic Church on March 19th, 2016. With joy we pray for them and Catholic Church on March 19th, 2016. With joy we pray for them and Catholic Church on March 19th, 2016. With joy we pray for them and Catholic Church on March 19th, 2016. With joy we pray for them and
for their families that they may continue to grow in faith, especially in this for their families that they may continue to grow in faith, especially in this for their families that they may continue to grow in faith, especially in this for their families that they may continue to grow in faith, especially in this
sacrament of Baptism or to obtain a Letter of Eligibility to witness to the Catholic Faith as a godparent for Baptism or sponsor for Confirmation is asked to call the rectory at 610-399-6936. Canonical requirements of the Universal Church to be eligible as a godparent or sponsor include the following: 1. Reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist). 2. Being at least 16 years of age. 3. If married, marriage must have been witnessed by a Catholic priest or with permission from the Catholic Church. 4. Giving witness to the Catholic Faith by living the Gospel and participating regularly (weekly) in the Eucharist. 5. Desiring to support the person being baptized or confirmed in his/her growth in the Catholic Faith and to pray for him/her. Through our Baptism, we are made One in Jesus Christ and members of His Body, the Church, sharing in Christ’s mission of Salvation. All of us must grow in this gift. Our practice of the Faith helps us in this endeavor and enlightens others, especially those we are called to help, to the joy of being called disciples of the Lord.
Sunday, April 17
8:15 am – 1:30 pm St. Maximilian Kolbe School
Student Show and Scholastic Book Fair
Refreshments served.
All are welcome!
Experience a fun morning enjoying student art
in the MPR. Every St Max School K – 8 stu-
dent will have their creations on display to
share with our parish. This year we will have
art in the hall and the MPR, along with sculp-
ture. All art was created in our school art
classes. You will be amazed at the talented
young artists.
Books make great gifts for the special
child in your life. Our Book Fair begins
Sunday in the school library and continues
during the week, Monday through Friday
during school hours. All purchases help
add books to our school library. Cash,
personal checks and credit cards accepted.
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YOUNG ADULTS Are you a young adult in your 20s or 30s? If so, join the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC) at our upcoming events! First, we are moving into the Religious Life portion of our Voca tions Series this coming Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Ss Peter and Paul in West Chester. Sr. Marianne Lallone and Sr. Eileen McGuigan of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will share their Vocation Stories and explain what goes into becoming a Religious Sister. Then, join us for our spring dance, “CYACC Goes to Prom”, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 8 PM in the Meehan Center at Ss Simon and Jude in West Chester. For more info check us out on Facebook or email us at [email protected].
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING DRIVE
St. Maximilian Kolbe will be hosting a clothing drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Tuesday, April 19th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the service of GreenDrop to support their clothing drive. Look for the GreenDrop truck in the church parking lot where an attendant will be available to assist you with your donations. Please place your donations of usable men’s, women’s an children’s clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items such as kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under 50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs and videos are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances, TVs or computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full l i s t o f a c c e p t a b l e i t e m s v i s i t www.gogreendrop.com.
The Moms Club is starting up again! The club is a get together of moms (dads, grandparents and guardians are welcome too) in the parish and their children ages 5 and under. Come have some fun gym time in the St. Max Gym and lots of running around activities with Mrs. Keenan, our St. Max Gym Teacher on Tuesday, April 12th 11:00 - 12:00. If you can't make this one, mark your calendar for May 10th for story time and activities in the St. Max library at 10:15 with Mrs. Wolfe, our St. Max Librarian. If you have any questions, please contact Margie Saunders at [email protected] or Lauren Bochanski at [email protected] or Meredith Fielding at [email protected]
Altar flowers this Altar flowers this Altar flowers this Altar flowers this weekend were donated weekend were donated weekend were donated weekend were donated
in memory of in memory of in memory of in memory of Yvonne MirandaYvonne MirandaYvonne MirandaYvonne Miranda
Celebration of StudentsCelebration of StudentsCelebration of StudentsCelebration of Students---- Second Trimester Second Trimester Second Trimester Second Trimester March 21, 2016March 21, 2016March 21, 2016March 21, 2016
Determination and Diligence
Grace Matulewicz, Daniel Keenan, Lucy Kornacki, Margaret Flick, Mary Kate Vink, Julia Gibbons Joseph Fielding, Ella Curran, Mary Kate Boyle, Allison Mc Colgan, Keith Carra.
Class Leadership
Akina Geary, Ava Theiller, Merryn Di Gregorio, Miles Kempski, Annabelle Wiedel, Ella Keenan Paige Melvin, Tucker Flynn, Julia Fratamico, Gabriele Puzzangara
Creativity
Timothy Grace, Ian Oliver, Danielle Cook, Dean Di Fabio, Benjamin Venditti, Michael Geary Avery Fetchko, Henry Sabine, Christopher Carzo, Patrick Boyle, Zoe Fetchko
St. Maximilian Kolbe Award
Rebecca Croft, Anna Holmsten, Jack Melvin, Abigail Wolfe, Kendra Murray, Robert Prince Emma Mc Hugh, Katherine Stewart, Vincent Kornacki, Norah Bice, Maddie Kempski
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Academic Honors
Grade Four Room 202 Samantha Blumenthal, Dean Di Fabio, Joseph Domizio, Renee Jonsson, Rachel Kealey
Luke Steinrock, Luke Stokes, Ennis Udo, Abigail Wolfe
Grade Five Room 300 Celeste Butler, Shannon Cook, Lola Flynn, Natalie Gildea, Ethan Menezes, Mary Kate Vink
Grade Five Room 302 Raphael Coronel, Clare Kornacki
Grade Six Room 303 Grace Della Porta, Joseph Fielding, Megan Mc Grory, Emma Mc Hugh, Elle Udo
Grade Six Room 304 Kevin Di Gregorio, Ella Fratamico, Paige Melvin
Grade Seven Room 305 Jack Ansley, Mary Kate Boyle, Tucker Flynn, Gabriella Gildea, Vincent Kornacki, Lily Sabine
Grade Seven Room 306 Evan Butler, Patrick Boyle, Nicholas Crognale, Julia Fratamico, Molly Johnston, Andrew Monteith
Grade Eight Room 308 Keith Carra, Zoe Fetchko, Erin Koczur, Matthew Mc Glone, Gabriele Puzzangara, Zachary Steinrock
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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, James Burke, Sr., Joan Carbo, Maryann Corrigan, Louis DiGregorio, Terry Donahue, Frank Donato, David Doty, Charles Doyle, Denise Doyle, Hayden Elliot, Angelina Fiorito, Patricia Foster, Isabel Francolini, Mary Garofalo, Patricia Greist, Ron Hauser, Edmund Hayes, Marie Herrschaft, Laurie Hissey, Ray Holback, Gary Hunter, Agnes Iacona, Judy Ikena, Sondra Kelly-Richmond, Martha Kerr, F.
Edmund Lynch, Jack McAdams, Felice McElwaine, John McGowan, Kathleen McGrory, Jeff Melasecca, Amy Miller, Kayleigh Moran, Alexandra Morin, Ethan Mullin, Paul Nappi, Marie O’Connor, Barbara Ostapowicz, James Palo, Joe Peta, Chan Prathanaluangxay, Craig Riddell, Edward Robbins, Joseph Robbins, Marlene Roberts, Drew Robertson, Mary Rossi, Geraldine Rotteveel, John Slanga, Anne Marie Swans, Meghan Tenaglio, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Dana Vink, Eveline Walker.
MANNA CANNED FOOD COLLECTION WEEKEND OF MAY 7TH AND 8TH
Every month, generous parishioners at St. Max sponsor a food drive for local charities, helping to stock the emergency food cupboards in our area. May’s drive will be in conjunction with the yearly Manna Canned Food Collection of the Archdiocese. Food will still go to our local charity at the St. Agnes Day Room. Many struggling families and individuals turn to the emergency food cupboards for support during times of crisis. Their lives are blessed by the generosity of the faithful of our parish. Items in greatest need are beef stew, tuna fish, fruit, vegetables, pasta, soups and baked beans. Manna bags will be available after all Masses the weekend of April 16/17, 23/24 and April 30/May 1 and returned the weekend of May 7/8. They will then be taken to the St. Agnes Day Room. We thank you for your generosity!
DON’T COME EMPTY HANDED!
Families in Action continues to partner with the ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester Community Cupboard on behalf of St Maximilian Kolbe Parish. Each month
we will continue to collect items to share with our neighbors in need. Last month, because of your kindness and generosity we were able to donate SEVERAL HUNDRED toothbrushes! In April we have Spring Cleaning on the mind we hope to gather Lysol (or other brand) wipes as we attend at daily or weekly mass together. They can be left in the RED Families in Action bin by the front door of the church or in the Kids in Action bin in the Copy Room of the school. For more information or for other opportunities to volunteer or donate needed items, please go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4faea96-community or contact Lisa Bice at [email protected] to be added to our mailing list.
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MASS INTENTIONS
APRIL 10
MONDAY 8:00 AM Mary Ann Brown Dillard
TUESDAY– 8:00 AM Matthew Andraos
WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM Mary E. Bossard
THURSDAY 8:00 AM Agnes Murphy
FRIDAY 8:00 AM Maria Santitoro
SATURDAY—9:00 AM Charles Antell
CHURCH
COLLECTION
APRIL 3 $27,219.18
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
“Charity feeds the poor, so does pride.
Charity builds hospitals, so does pride. In
this they differ: charity gives her glory to
God, pride takes her glory from man.”
—Francis Quarles, English poet
ST. MAX RELIGIOUS GOOD STORE
Confirmation and First Holy Communion gifts and cards are now available. Stop in and browse our selection!
