St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church St. Maximilian Kolbe Church September 11, 2016 September 11, 2016 September 11, 2016 September 11, 2016 Twenty Twenty Twenty Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time “What man among you “What man among you “What man among you “What man among you having a hundred sheep having a hundred sheep having a hundred sheep having a hundred sheep and losing one of them and losing one of them and losing one of them and losing one of them would not leave the would not leave the would not leave the would not leave the ninety ninety ninety ninety-nine in the nine in the nine in the nine in the desert and go after the desert and go after the desert and go after the desert and go after the lost one until he finds lost one until he finds lost one until he finds lost one until he finds it? And when he does it? And when he does it? And when he does it? And when he does find it, he sets it on his find it, he sets it on his find it, he sets it on his find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy shoulders with great joy shoulders with great joy shoulders with great joy and, upon his arrival and, upon his arrival and, upon his arrival and, upon his arrival home, he calls together home, he calls together home, he calls together home, he calls together his friends and his friends and his friends and his friends and neighbors and neighbors and neighbors and neighbors and says to them, says to them, says to them, says to them, ‘Rejoice with me ‘Rejoice with me ‘Rejoice with me ‘Rejoice with me because I have found because I have found because I have found because I have found my lost sheep.’ my lost sheep.’ my lost sheep.’ my lost sheep.’ I tell you, in just the I tell you, in just the I tell you, in just the I tell you, in just the same way same way same way same way there will be more joy there will be more joy there will be more joy there will be more joy in heaven over one in heaven over one in heaven over one in heaven over one sinner who repents sinner who repents sinner who repents sinner who repents than over ninety than over ninety than over ninety than over ninety-nine nine nine nine righteous people righteous people righteous people righteous people who have no need of who have no need of who have no need of who have no need of repentance.” repentance.” repentance.” repentance.” —Luke 15:4 Luke 15:4 Luke 15:4 Luke 15:4-7
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St. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe Church
September 11, 2016September 11, 2016September 11, 2016September 11, 2016
TwentyTwentyTwentyTwenty----Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“What man among you “What man among you “What man among you “What man among you
having a hundred sheep having a hundred sheep having a hundred sheep having a hundred sheep
and losing one of them and losing one of them and losing one of them and losing one of them
would not leave the would not leave the would not leave the would not leave the
ninetyninetyninetyninety----nine in the nine in the nine in the nine in the
desert and go after the desert and go after the desert and go after the desert and go after the
lost one until he finds lost one until he finds lost one until he finds lost one until he finds
it? And when he does it? And when he does it? And when he does it? And when he does
find it, he sets it on his find it, he sets it on his find it, he sets it on his find it, he sets it on his
shoulders with great joy shoulders with great joy shoulders with great joy shoulders with great joy
and, upon his arrival and, upon his arrival and, upon his arrival and, upon his arrival
home, he calls together home, he calls together home, he calls together home, he calls together
his friends and his friends and his friends and his friends and
neighbors and neighbors and neighbors and neighbors and
says to them,says to them,says to them,says to them,
‘Rejoice with me ‘Rejoice with me ‘Rejoice with me ‘Rejoice with me
because I have found because I have found because I have found because I have found
my lost sheep.’my lost sheep.’my lost sheep.’my lost sheep.’
I tell you, in just the I tell you, in just the I tell you, in just the I tell you, in just the
same waysame waysame waysame way
there will be more joy there will be more joy there will be more joy there will be more joy
in heaven over one in heaven over one in heaven over one in heaven over one
sinner who repentssinner who repentssinner who repentssinner who repents
than over ninetythan over ninetythan over ninetythan over ninety----nine nine nine nine
righteous peoplerighteous peoplerighteous peoplerighteous people
who have no need of who have no need of who have no need of who have no need of
repentance.”repentance.”repentance.”repentance.”
————Luke 15:4Luke 15:4Luke 15:4Luke 15:4----7777
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RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MSGRSGRSGRSGR. R. R. R. ROBERTOBERTOBERTOBERT J. CJ. CJ. CJ. CARROLLARROLLARROLLARROLL, Pastor RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MATTHEWATTHEWATTHEWATTHEW WINDLEWINDLEWINDLEWINDLE,,,, 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 DDDDEMPSEYEMPSEYEMPSEYEMPSEY, Music Director LLLLORIORIORIORI MMMMILLERILLERILLERILLER, , , , Administrative Assistant SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN TTTTEAFORDEAFORDEAFORDEAFORD, , , , Parish Secretary
CCCCONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.
BBBBAPTISMSAPTISMSAPTISMSAPTISMS –––– Every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 1:00 PM. Call the Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance for arrangements. Godparents’ Letters of Eligibility are due one month one month one month one month before the Baptism.
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. Please call one of the priests.
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 interested in becoming Catholic or adults who were baptized Catholic but not confirmed,. Contact Fr. Windle.
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 begins at 8:30AM Benediction at 7:00 PM.
“The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a radical invitation to get beyond our own self-centered worldview and do our part to protect and liberate the most vulnerable children of God.”
—Rediscover Jesus, pg. 65
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THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT ALL IN ONE PLACE CELEBRATE THE CANONIZATION OF SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA!
She brought hope and love to the poorest of the poor. Follow her through the fundamental moments of her life, and learn more about her great work of service to the world.
Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to www.FORMED.org. You should see the registration box for parishioners.
Type in the St. Maximilian Kolbe parish code PKYKXD (all caps). Set up a user email address and a password. Now you are all set to use all the great
programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in.
BASICS OF THE FAITH Basics of the Faith is an ongoing monthly series dealing with basic doctrines of the Catholic Church. Our topic for the 2016-2017 sessions will be a more in-depth study of Jesus Christ. Each 90 minute session will include a viewing and discussion of one segment of Bishop Barron’s Priest, Prophet and King series, as well as a presentation of material based on Pope St. John Paul II’s talks on Jesus, Son and Savior. You’re welcome to attend any individual session. No prior knowledge or preparation is needed. References will be provided for those who want to read the source material in advance. We meet on the first Sunday of the month in the Maximilian Room (Rectory side entrance) from 8:45 to 10:15 am. Due to the parish festival on October 2, our first session will be Sunday, September 25, 2016. Coffee, tea, and cake will be provided. To be added to our mailing list for information o n upcoming sessions, contact Anne Chavez at [email protected]. Outlines and narrated PowerPoints of previous topics are available at www.basicsofthefaith.org.
RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOP The shop has reopened as of September 11, and we welcome you to stop in and browse before or after Mass on Sunday
morning. Note the children’s corner and the beautiful First Holy Communion and Confirmation items which are currently on the shelves and available now. Special items can be ordered for you. Updates will follow. Stop in to see all of our cards and religious goods.
Open Sunday Morning 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon
CHARISMATIC
PRAYER GROUP
Are you interested in
refreshing your prayer life after
a long, hot summer. Come join
our faith sharing any Tuesday
evening or Friday morning. St. Max has a
Charismatic Prayer Group that meets on Tuesday
evenings after Benediction in the Chapel. Those
meetings will resume Tuesday, September 13 at
7:30 pm. St. Max also has a Centering Prayer
group that meets on Friday mornings after the 8:00
3rd ANNUAL ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CARDINAL RUN FOR FUN
A FUN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENT
This event will be held on Sunday, October 9th at Rustin High School. Registration begins at 12 Noon and the walk/run begins at 1:00 PM. There is a 5K and a 1 mile walk/run as well as kids’ races.
• Cost is $60 per family, with a discount available during pre-registration.
• Event t-shirts are also available at this time.
• You can register now at www.runtheday.com.
If any individuals or businesses would like to help sponsor the run, please contact Maureen
Blumenthal at 484-678-6640.
All proceeds benefit the St. Maximilian Kolbe
Home and School Association.
END OF LIFE ISSUES-A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE At one time or another all of us are confronted with end of life concerns, either for ourselves or for loved ones. The medical and ethical issues can be a source of confusion and anxiety as we try to make the “right” decisions. Our Catholic Faith provides clarity and reassurance on these matters. Deacon Alfred J. Mauriello II MD, will offer this presentation at two separate times (NOT a two
part series) to discuss an overview of the Church’s teachings. There will be ample time for discussion as well as an opportunity for questions on end of life and other medical/ethical issues. Both sessions will be held in the Maximilian Room.
Session 1 Thursday, September 29th 9:30 AM
Refreshments will be offered after Daily Mass until the presentation begins.
Session 2 Thursday, October 6th 7:00 PM
ST. MAX MUSIC MINISTRY
Volunteers Needed!!!
The Music Ministry is in need of singers and musicians for the Adult Choir, SMCC, Handbells and Cantors.
SMCC - Rehearse Tuesdays 6:00-7:15
and sing most Saturday evenings at 5:30 Vigil Mass.
Adult Choir - Rehearse Thursdays
7:00-8:30 and sing most Sundays during either the 9:00 or 10:30 Mass and
sometimes at noon. Handbells - Rehearse Tuesdays 7:15-8:30
and play once or twice a month.
Cantors - Are scheduled once or twice a month based on availability
and Mass preference
Youth Choir (Children’s Choir) - Contact Sara Dempsey for more information.
For more information about any of our
parish music ensembles please contact Sara Dempsey at the Rectory Office at 610-399-
On Monday, September 19th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., we will hold an information night for the RCIA process in the Newman Room of the Church. This meeting is for any adult,
teen or child (with parent) who is interested in a fuller relationship with God and a greater understanding of our Catholic Faith.
If you are not baptized, or a baptized non-Catholic Christian, or a baptized Catholic who has not yet received all Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist & Confirmation), please come and bring your questions! We will discuss the time, content and purpose of RCIA and answer any questions. No reservation required.
RCIA INFORMATION
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process of discernment whereby adults learn about and begin to experience the beliefs and rites of the Catholic Church. RCIA sessions are held weekly on Mondays from September until after Easter. Each session presents a specific aspect of the Faith and allows for discussion and questions. Those who attend RCIA sessions are there to learn and discern. There is no obligation to enter the Church unless and until they decide it's right for them. If you are merely interested in what it means to be Catholic, what the Church teaches and why, and/or are seeking a deeper relationship with our Lord, please come!
Meetings are most Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
RCIA Contacts: Fr. Matthew Windle 610-399-6936, ext. 224 [email protected]
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YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCE LECTIO
DIVINA! Please join the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County at one of our upcoming events! First, Beth Riordan will guide us through the meaning and practice of Lectio Divina this Wednesday September 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Ss Peter and Paul Parish in West Chester. Then, we will have our Fall Dance on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 8 to 11 P.M. at 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].
WHAT’S OLD CAN BE MADE NEW AGAIN Come join a NEW St. Max SENIOR
Travel Club
Let’s go places together, enjoy old friends, renew old friendships, meet new friends…be renewed You will learn why it’s “BEST TO BE OUT AND ABOUT… NOT OUT” Our introductory meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, after morning Mass@ 9:00am in the Maximilian Room in the Rectory (side entrance). Then we will discuss multiple options for upcoming trips, activities, club name and parish participation.
IMPORTANT this club can become a parish
activity again but it’s your attendance that will
determine its future.
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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, Marsha Ashton, Edith Brown, James Burke Sr., Joan Carbo, Maryann Corrigan, Nicky DeAngelo, Louis DiGregorio, Terry Donahue, Frank Donato, David Doty, Charles Doyle, Denise Doyle, Hayden Elliot, Bobby Favocci, Angelina Fiorito, Patricia Foster, Isabel Francolini, Mary Garofalo, Emma Gebhart, Ed Gleason, Paula Gowan, Patricia Greist, Ron Hauser, Edmund Hayes, Marie Herrschaft, Laurie Hissey, Ray Holback, Gary Hunter, Agnes Iacona, Judy Ikena,
Sondra Kelly-Richmond, Martha Kerr, Lynn Lanciano, F. Edmund Lynch, Jack McAdams, Alexi McAlonan, Felice McElwaine, Bud McFadden, Eleanor McGowan, John McGowan, Kathleen McGrory, Jeff Melasecca, Gene Melcher, Amy Miller, Heather Miller, Kayleigh Moran, Alexandra Morin, Ethan Mullin, Paul Nappi, Marie O’Connor, James Palo, Joe Peta, Chan Prathanaluangxay, Craig Riddell, Edward Robbins, Joseph Robbins, Marlene Roberts, Drew Robertson, Helen Rochford, Mary Rossi, Geraldine Rotteveel, Wendy Schmidt, John Slanga, Anne Marie Swans, Ted Teaford, Sr., Meghan Tenaglio, Janice Thompson, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Marion Vickers, Dana Vink.
PREP TEACHERS NEEDED
Please prayerfully consider sharing your faith with the children of our parish. We are in need of volunteers to teach on Tuesday nights in the following positions:
6:30-7:45 pm Session 1st grade teacher only
Volunteers must be practicing Catholics over 18 and complete the Safe Environment clearances and training. Contact the Parish Religious Education Program office at 610-399-9642 or at [email protected] to volunteer or for more information.
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 on the following dates: Sunday, October 23rd - Wednesday, October 26th - Sunday, November 27th - Wednesday, November 23rd - Wednesday, December 28th - Sunday, January 22nd - Wednesday, January 25th -
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 PARABLES OF JESUS
Two thousand years ago, Jesus spoke in parables. These same stories continue to serve as a guide for living our faith in
21st century America. On Saturday, September 17th, the Men’s Scripture Discussion Group will begin a new series focusing on the Parables. We invite men of all ages to join us for a lively discussion at 7:45 AM in the Kolbe Room. Light refreshments are provided. Feel free to bring a beverage. For additional information, call Deacon Al Mauriello at 484-459-4265.
WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Sue Watson will be offering a Bible study on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-11:00 am, beginning on September 21st. They will be studying the “Gospel of Luke.” If you would like to register, please call the Rectory Office.
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MASS INTENTIONS
WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 12TH
MONDAY 8:00 AM Elizabeth Stepsus
TUESDAY– 8:00 AM Robert Capizzi
WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM Jim Kilcur
THURSAY 8:00 AM Joseph Burgess
FRIDAY 8:00 AM Samuel Paolella
SATURDAY—9:00 AM Clara & Joseph
Mozzani
CHURCH COLLECTION
SEPTEMBER 4 $28,601.18
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
The world asks, “What does a man own? Christ asks, “How does he use it?
—Anonymous
Week of September 11, 2016
Twenty-fourth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Sunday Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32
or 15:1-10
Monday 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
Thursday 1 Cor 15:1-11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Friday 1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15
A TIME APART WITH JESUS
Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist (OLME) invites you to a special retreat, “A Time Apart With Jesus.” This event will be held from November 11-13, 2016 at the Ave Maria Retreat House, Doylestown, PA. The retreat is offered by Sister Joan Noreen, Co-Founder of OLME and EWTN host of “Eucharistic Journey.” This retreat included Daily Mass and Eucharist adoration, conferences on Catholic Spirituality, Prayer with Sacred Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours and much more. For more information, please contact St. Max parishioner Barbara McFadden at 610-793-2883 or via email at [email protected].
