St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

June 14, 2015

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

He said, “To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.” ———Mark—Mark 4:304:30----32323232 Page 2 June 14, 2015

RRREVEVEV . M. M SGR . R. R OBERT J. CJ. C ARROLL , Pastor BBBAPTISM ––– Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at RRREVEVEV . M. M ARC F. CF. C APIZZI , Parochial Vicar 1:00 PM. Please call the Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance RRREVEVEV . T. T HOMAS J. GJ. G ARDNER In Residence to make arrangements. LLLAWRENCE BBBRANDON , Permanent Deacon, Retired WWWILLIAM HHHICKEY , Permanent Deacon PPPRERERE ---JORDAN – Expectant and/or new parents are to AAALFRED MMMAURIELLO , Permanent Deacon participate in a class on Baptism. This session is held on the 2nd AAANITA DDDIXON , School Principal Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. It is necessary to call the RRROBERTA DDDAINTON ,,, Director of Religious Education Rectory in advance of the class to register. SSSUSAN BBBARBELLA , Business Manager JJJACK CCCRITTENDEN , Building & Grounds Supervisor MMMARRIAGES – Arrangements should be made at least six months SSSARA TTTOPPER , Music Director before the date of the wedding. LLLORI MMMILLER , Administrative Assistant SSSUSAN TTTEAFORD , Parish Secretary AAANOINTING OOOFFF TTTHEHEHE SSSICKICKICK ———In— case of serious illness or surgery,

RRRECTORY PPPHONE 610-399-6936 please contact one of our parish priests. This Sacrament can also RRRECTORY FFFAXAXAX 610-399-4828 be administered after any weekday Mass. Please see the priest in RRRELIGIOUS EEEDUCATION OOOFFICE 610-399-9642 the Sacristy. SCHOOL PHONE 610-399-8400 HHHOME VVVISITS --- Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to MAILING AAADDRESS : 15 East Pleasant Grove Road illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive West Chester, PA 19382 Communion in their homes. WWWEBSITE AAADDRESS : www.stmax.org EEEMAIL ADDRESS : [email protected] NNNEWEWEW PPPARISHIONERS – Register at the Rectory at your earliest BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS [email protected] convenience or go to www.stmax.org . Please notify the Rectory of

SSSCHEDULE OFOFOF MMMASSES any change of address as soon as possible. Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:30 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon CCCHARISMATIC PPPRAYER : Tuesdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM.

WWWEEKDAYS INININ THE CCCHAPEL Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM CCCENTERING PPPRAYER ::: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM

Saturday – 9:00 AM RCIARCIA–––– For those desiring to become Catholic or adults who HHHOLY DDDAYS OFOFOF OBLIGATION were not baptized. Contact Fr. Capizzi. VIGIL 5:30 PM 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM RRRECTORY OOOFFICE HHHOURS CCCONFESSIONS Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment. Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM

EUCHARISTIC REFLECTION ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY “God’s love never ceases to summon us. We cannot Beginning at 8:30AM and forfeit this invitation.” concluding at 7:00 PM with the Miraculous Love is Our Mission , Medal Novena. page 22

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Register your children for a week of fun, faith and friends! Our Everest VBS will be June 22-26 from 9am - Noon for children PK-4 years old through 5th grade (Fall 2015). They will learn about the mighty power of God to provide, comfort, heal, forgive and love! Registration forms are WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES available on the church website (www.stmax.org) VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION IS OPEN ! under PREP (document menu is on the left of the page) or contact the PREP office at 610-399- The World Meeting of Families Volunteer 9642 Service Director is please to announce that registration to volunteer for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015 is Parish Religious Education now open! Program 2015-2016 Registration On the Volunteer Page of the World PREP - Registration for Meeting of Families website, http://bit.ly/ 2015-16 is open for grades WMF2015Volunteer , there are two portals: K-6. The program is on “General Volunteers” and “Deacons, Men Tuesday evenings with an & Women Religious.” To register as a early session at 4:45-6 pm volunteer, one must complete a two-step and late session from 6:30-7:45 process that includes completing an online pm. Kindergarten is available only at the 4:45 user registration form and a background session. Classes are filling quickly so if you check request. need a particular session (early or late) get your registration in ASAP! Forms can be Once these two steps are completed, found on the website (www.stmax.org) under registrants will receive a series of emails PREP (document menu is on the left of the regarding eligibility. After you have page), or contact the PREP office at 610-399- successfully passed the background check 9642. (please allow 48 hours), you will receive an PREP - Volunteers for 2015-16: Join our email with a link to sign up for events. teaching team and share the love of Jesus with This link will take you to the Volunteer children! We need (2) 2nd grade teachers and Hub where you will choose the days and (1) 5th grade teacher in the 4:45 session, and time slots for which you would like to (1) 6th grade teacher for the 6:30 session. We also need teen or adult aides for both volunteer. Questions regarding registration sessions. If you would be interested in for volunteers can be sent to helping or would like more information please [email protected] contact Roberta Dainton, Director of or you can speak with staff at Religious Education at 610-399-9642 or 855.963.2015. [email protected].

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FATHER ’S DAY IS NEXT SUNDAY

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ARE YOU READY ?!

FATHER ’S DAY NIGHTLY NEWS SPIRITUAL BOUQUET Please reserve October 17, 2015 for our 2015

Comedy Knight featuring “the man of a Father’s Day spiritual bouquets and cards are thousand voices”, Joe Conklin. We are always available again this year. They may be found looking for major financial sponsors at in the baskets at the back of church. All Comedy Knight. If you would like to be fathers’ names submitted will be remembered featured in our program and at the event, in the Masses offered in our church on please contact Grand Knight Bob Blasiotti. Father’s Day and through the month of June . If you are interested in becoming a Knight and Donations for the card may be placed in the contributing to Parish activities, please contact envelope provided and put in the collection or Bob Blasiotti, Grand Knight 610-368-0524; brought/mailed to the Rectory Office. These info4bobblazearthlink.net cards are suitable for both living and deceased fathers. Give Dad the gift of prayer! www.stmax.org/Knights-of-Columbus

PRAYER FOR FATHERS

St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your life in loving We welcome the newest members of St. fulfillment of duty. You Maximilian Kolbe who were recently supported the holy family of Nazareth with the work of baptized. May God bless them and their your hands. Kindly protect families. those who trustingly come to you. You know their Julia Noelle DiSerio aspirations, their hardships, their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand and Erik Ignatius Guron protect them. You too knew trial, labor and Dylan Kevin Hopkins weariness. But amid the worries of material life Benjamin Arthur Kraig your soul was full of deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with God's Son entrusted Daniel Edward Macarak to you and with Mary, his tender Mother. Assure Luca Thomas Peggs those you protect that they do not labor alone. Lucas Michael Phillips Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over him faithfully as you have done. —Pope John XXIII

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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].

COURAGE AND JOIN THE PRAYER WALK FOR THE 2015 WORLD ENCOURAGE MEETING OF FAMILIES AND PAPAL VISIT On Wednesday, June 24th at 10AM, Walking Do you or a loved one With Purpose, a Catholic faith study group, will struggle with same-sex lead a prayer walk around the World Meeting of attraction? The Families and Papal events sites. Men, women and Courage Apostolate is the only national, children are welcome to join us as we pray and ask ecclesiastically approved Catholic Ministry to men our heavenly Father to shower His blessings of and women living with same-sex attraction. love and protection on all those who attend. Bring Courage is not an orientation change group. your Rosaries! Please meet outside the Rather, we are a spiritual support group for those Convention Center (corner of Broad and Cherry who wish to live chastely in accordance with the Sts.) at 10am. For a shorter walk, meet them at the teachings of the Church. To contact or speak with Cathedral on the way to the Art Museum steps. the Philadelphia Courage Chapter, please email Any questions, please call Jillian Buhl, 215-287- [email protected] or call 215-587- 7069. 4505. Your confidentiality is respected. More information about the Courage apostolate can be found at www.couragerc.org. THE FREEDOM TO BEAR WITNESS

During the Fortnight for Freedom, on June 25, the Cardinal O’Hara’s Annual All- Archdiocese of Philadelphia will welcome Jayd Class Reunion, Lions in the Sun, Hendricks and Fr. Joseph Cazenavette of the will be held on July 25 th at LaCosta United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for Lounge in Sea Isle City, NJ an important discussion of the ramifications of an from 5PM to 9PM. Tickets are $25 adverse ruling by the Supreme Court in favor of and all proceeds benefit COHS. the redefinition of marriage. They will address Entertainment by Mystery Machine. what it would mean for the Church, what the To purchase tickets in advance, contact BJ Hogan USCB can do to effect public policy regarding ’ 0 1 a t 610-544-3800 marriage and how we can participate in the effort x1894 or [email protected] . Limo/bus to defend and protect the unique meaning of transportation will be provided to/from O’Hara. marriage—one man, one woman for life. June Spots are limited. Email BJ Hogan for cost and 25, 2015, 7-9 PM , Archdiocesan Pastoral Center reservations. Auditorium, 222 N. 17th St., Philadelphia.

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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 THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES very worthy cause. The schedule for upcoming CONFERENCES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS meals is as follows;

Wednesday, June 24th—The McFate Family WMOF attendees from age 6 through 17 can Wednesday, July 22nd participate in a variety of different interactive Sunday, July 26th programs. Activities are offered for different age Sunday, August 23rd-The Olenik Family groups. These include “Praying With Paint,” Wednesday, August 26th “Sacramental Scavenger Hunt,” “Bowling with Wednesday, September 23rd the Bishops,” “Trivia: Catechism Quest,” “St. Sunday, September 27th Francis of Assisi” and so much more.

If you would like to help or for more information In addition, there will be keynote speakers and about this parish outreach please contact Tom breakout sessions for adults. Join the Adult Oulahan at [email protected] or (610) Congress Speakers at the Pennsylvania 436-0381 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 CAMILLA HALL OKTOBERFEST IS BACK ! of these events, go to www.worldmeeting2015.org . Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17, 2015 for Oktoberfest 2015 on the grounds of Camilla Hall, Immaculata, PA. Proceeds benefit the retired Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate CENTERING PRAYER Heart of Mary. This year’s theme is “Some things old, Some things new, IHM Spirit through and The Friday morning Centering through.” Come and experience friendship and Prayer group will not meet fun. There will be food, children’s activities, during the summer months. Our chances, crafts and South American items for sale and much, much more. Back by popular demand last meeting was on May 29th. Meetings will is the white elephant, one of the largest and most resume in September. For more information popular flea markets in the area. We hope to see on times and places where other Centering you at Camilla Hall in October. Prayer groups meet, call Pat Krause at 610- 793-2968. Have a wonderful summer!

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REGISTRATION TIME AT ST. M AX

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.

LOVE IS OUR MISSION REFLECTION FOR JUNE Altar flowers CHAPTER 8 this weekend A H OME FOR THE WOUNDED HEART are donated in memory of Jesus set a high standard for chastity, asking his Agatha Clemente followers to live differently from the rest of the world. Jesus taught things about sexuality and marriage which we may find difficult to accept and live, both in ancient times and today. But Jesus asked us to lives sacrificially for good reason. Jesus tells us the truth about how to love, and so if we respect marriage vows, practice self- control, and treat each other chastely, communion and freedom of spirit will dawn in our hearts and in our communities. Of course, we all stumble and sin, hurting ourselves and others in the process. Sin causes profound pain in family life. That is why Pope Francis once famously likened the Church to “a field hospital after battle.” Pope Benedict called each parish a “family of families.” In our ordinary parish life, each of us fulfills our mission when we bear one another’s burdens and help each other heal the wounds. No one should CHURCH COLLECTION be lonely or forgotten in a parish. The Church is a JUNE 7 family of those who have encountered Jesus, who $30,299.85 confess that he is Lord, who desire his grace to shape their lives, and so help each other respond to THANK YOU FOR him. Jesus’ way enables patience, forgiveness and YOUR GENEROSITY ! trust so that we can convert and renew our hearts God has given you a gift, a charism. A charism in ways that would otherwise seem impossible. isn't something you earn. It's a gift entrusted to Whatever controversies might arise in our culture, you for the sake of the whole community, whatever others might do or fail to do, Jesus and including your church. The only question is his Sacraments are always with us and love is whether you will put it at the service of the always our mission. community or not. Pray that you will grow in your understanding of stewardship of your talents and abilities.

Page 8 June 14, 2015 Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them.

Laura Arena, James Burke, Sr., Donna Burke, Robert Capizzi, Maryann Corrigan, Maria Costello, Susan Dallas-Feeney, 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, James Palo, 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.

Registration is now open th th VENERABLE MATT TALBOT for JV co-ed (5 & 6 (1856-1925) grade) and Varsity th th FEAST DAY JUNE 19 TH girls’ (7 & 8 grade) soccer. Anyone who has ever struggled with alcoholism can certainly relate to the To register, your child must be a member of St. Venerable Matt Talbot. His young Max Parish and have all sacraments according to life was not marked with much his/her grade or be in the process of receiving instability, both at home and at school, which he infrequently attended. At age 15, he obtained a job in a them. This means PREP attendance through 6th wine bottling firm and it was here that his excessive grade is required if not attending a Catholic drinking began. He continued this until age 28. It was school. Non-Catholics must attend St. Max then that he resolved to take ‘The Pledge’ for three School. months. He went to Confession and began attending Daily Mass. He continued past those initial three Questions regarding our soccer programs can be months, but the next seven years of his sobriety proved directed to: difficult. He had to avoid the old bars and taverns, and pay back those from whom he had stolen when he was Scott Kinka: [email protected] -Varsity drinking. He began to pray with the same intensity Jason Fetchko: [email protected] with which he used to drink. He maintained his sobriety for the rest of his life, for 41 years. Because of his lack of formal education, he worked at unskilled CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS labor. He never made much in wages, but he was very If you're a Catholic adult in your generous with what he did earn. While on his way to 20s or 30s, we want to meet you! Mass on Trinity Sunday, he collapsed and died from Catholic Young Adults of Chester heart failure. When taken to the hospital, he was found County (CYACC - pronounced to have chains round his waist—not in extreme "kayak") exists to offer you social, penitential form, but rather as a symbol of his devotion spiritual, and service opportunities. to the Blessed Mother, of whom he considered himself a ‘slave.’ On October 3, 1975, Pope Paul VI declared Come out this Wednesday as we meet for a fun him ‘Venerable.’ social night in the West Chester area! “Never be too hard on the man who can’t give up Check us out on Facebook, at www.cyacc.org , or drink. It’s as hard to give up the drink as it is to raise the dead to life again. But both are possible and even email us at [email protected] for more easy for Our Lord. We have only to depend on him.” - information. Matt Talbot

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MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF JUNE 14

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION MONDAY 8:00 AM Friese Family Summer is a good time to consider how we TUESDAY – 8:00 AM Tom Kelliher might enrich our spiritual lives and grow WEDNESDAY –8:00 AM Liza Meredith closer to Jesus. We have a great opportunity THURSDAY –8:00 AM Eileen McAlinney every Tuesday to spend some time with Jesus FRIDAY – 8:00 AM Richard Erb in our quiet, air-conditioned chapel during Eucharistic Adoration. We have a wonderful SATURDAY — 9:00 AM Katherine McCartney group of people who have each committed to be there for a particular hour between 9 am and 7 pm so Jesus is never left alone. Many others are able to come in for briefer visits.

We’d like to have at least two people committed to each hour; we also need to compile a list of people who are willing to be called upon as substitutes when the regular Week of June 14 adorers are unable to be there. If you would Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time like to participate in this important ministry, let us know. We have a particular need for the Sunday 12 to 1 pm hour. To volunteer for a regular Ez 17:22-24; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 hour or to be placed on the sub list, please Monday provide your name and contact information to 2 Cor 6:1-10; Mt 5:38-42 Anne Chavez at [email protected] or Tuesday 610-793-2154 or call the rectory to volunteer. 2 Cor 8:1-9; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday "The time you spend with Jesus in the 2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will Thursday spend on earth. Each moment that you spend 2 Cor 11:1-11; Mt 6:7-15 with Jesus will deepen your union with Him Friday and make your soul everlastingly more 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Mt 6:19-23 glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will Saturday help bring about everlasting peace on 2 Cor 12:1-10; Mt 6:24-34 earth." (Mother Teresa)