St. Maximilian Kolbe Church February 23, 2014 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Brothers and sisters: Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy.
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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. The 4th Sunday, alternating at the 5:30 PM and 12:00 RRREVEVEV . J. J OHN J. NJ. N ORDEMAN , In Residence Noon Masses. Please call the Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in LLLAWRENCE BBBRANDON , Permanent Deacon, Retired advance to make arrangements. WWWILLIAM HHHICKEY , Permanent Deacon AAALFRED MMMAURIELLO , Permanent Deacon PPPRERERE ---JORDAN – Expectant and/or new parents and godparents AAANITA DDDIXON , School Principal are to participate in a class on Baptism. This session is held on the KKKATHLEEN CCCONNELLY ,,, Director of Religious Education 2nd Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. It is necessary to call the SSSUSAN BBBARBELLA , Business Manager Rectory in advance of the class to register. JJJACK CCCRITTENDEN , Building & Grounds Supervisor SSSARA TTTOPPER , Music Director MMMARRIAGES – Arrangements should be made at least six months LLLORI MMMILLER , Administrative Assistant before the date of the wedding. SSSUSAN TTTEAFORD , Parish Secretary AAANOINTING OOO FFF TTT HEHEHE SSS ICKICKICK ———In— case of serious illness, please RRRECTORY PPPHONE 610-399-6936 contact one of our parish priests. The Sacrament is also RRRECTORY FFFAXAXAX 610-399-4828 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 NNNEWEWEW PPPARISHIONERS – Register at the Rectory at your earliest EEEMAIL ADDRESS : [email protected] convenience or go to www.stmax.org . Please notify the Rectory of BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS [email protected] any change of address as soon as possible.
SSSCHEDULE OFOFOF MMMASSES CCCHARISMATIC PPPRAYER : Tuesdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM. Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:30 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon CCCENTERING PPPRAYER ::: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM
WWWEEKDAYS INININ THE CCCHAPEL RCIARCIA–––– For those desiring to become Catholic or adults who Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM were not baptized. Contact Fr. Capizzi. Saturday – 9:00 AM RRRECTORY OOOFFICE HHHOURS
Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM CCCONFESSIONS Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment. Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM
REFLECTION
“Each Sunday, we have an intimate encounter EUCHARISTIC ADORATION with God in the Mass. EVERY TUESDAY 8:30AM-7:00 PM Perhaps more than CONCLUDING WITH THE anywhere else, God
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA wants to speak to you.” “The Sacraments, especially Confession and the Eucharist, are privileged —from “Rediscovering Catholicism’ places of encountering Christ.” by Matthew Kelly, page 212 —Pope Francis, Feb. 8, 2014
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“We started the Annual Appeal to ensure that the children of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish continue to receive a nurturing, loving and spiritual Catholic education.” Joe DiGregorio, President School Advisory Board
Appeal Donations Received $83,075
We are in the closing weeks of the Saint Max Annual Fund Appeal. Please show your support by returning the commitment form with the return envelope you received at home. There are additional commitment forms and envelopes in the back of the church. To the 165 parishioners that have donated to date, WE THANK YOU !!!
MEN ’S SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE This year’s “Man Up Philly” Spirituality Conference will be held on Saturday, March 15th, at the St. Joseph’s University Hagan Arena, at 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia. Men are encouraged to join for an inspiring time of faith and sharing.
This year’s exciting lineup of speakers features:
• Archbishop Charles J. Chaput -Archbishop of Philadelphia • Timothy Donnelly- “Victory Through Surrender” • Mary Anne Layden, PhD - “The Pornified Life and Its Consequences” • Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers - “Forgiven” • David Abel - “From Death to Life” • Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey- “My Faith Journey”
Registration is $50 per person. Early Registration, if done by February 24th, is $40. There is also a special student rate of $25 for middle school, high school and university students. To register, go to www.manupphilly.com or mail your registration fee to Man Up Ministries: Registration, 2501 Seaport Drive Suite SH400, Chester PA 19013. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, email address and home parish.
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CHURCH COLLECTION MASS FOR HEALING FOR FEBRUARY 16 VICTIMS OF CLERGY SEXUAL $18,021.00 ABUSE THANK YOU FOR Please join Archbishop Charles J. YOUR GENEROSITY Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. at the Mass for Healing for Victims of Clergy “When you can do good, defer it not, for Sexual Abuse on Saturday, March 22, 2014, as we almsgiving sets free from death.” continue to pray for the survivors of clergy sexual —St. Polycarp, Martyr (feast Feb. 23) abuse, for the healing of the Church and for all who have been affected by clergy sexual abuse.
Archbishop Chaput will be the principal celebrant
and homilist. Mass will take place at 5:15 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, We welcome our newest members of Philadaelphia, PA). St. Maximilian Kolbe, who were recently baptized. May God bless If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Archdiocesan Office for Child and them and their families! Youth Protection at 888.800.8780.
Allison Hailey Audevard Annie Katherine Audevard Eamon John Dean Sarah Margaret Long Hunter Chase Schaller
40 D AYS FOR LIFE SPRING CAMPAIGN The Spring 2014 Chester County “40 Days for Life” campaign will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5th and conclude on Palm Sunday, April 13th. Because of Ash Wednesday, this year’s BASKETBALL FREE THROW opening will begin on Tuesday, March 4th, with a KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT candle light prayer hour at the Planned Sunday, February 23 Parenthood facility at 8 S. Wayne St. in West St. Max Gym—1:00 PM Chester from 7:00PM to 8:00PM. Designated $3 Per Person- dates and times for St. Max parishioners to pray at $1 to Winner the Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic will be $1 to St. Max CYO on Tuesdays, March 1st and March 18th, from 12 noon to 8:00 PM. Many volunteers are needed $1 to Winner’s Charity of Choice to cover these times. Tables will be set up in the Help us break the Guinness World Record church vestibule so that you may sign up. Please of 571 players! know that it is crucial to cover these times and Register at Wagdogs.com awe need you to help us to pray for the end to Walk-ins welcome abortion. If you would like more information, please contact Silvana Byrne at 610.399.4315.
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MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE The regular monthly collection of NON- PERISHABLE FOOD
ITEMS for the needy of
Chester County will take SAVE THE DATE place next weekend, ST. M AX CARDINAL RUN FOR FUN March 1st & 2nd. Please leave your MAY 17 TH , 2014 AT 2:00 PM donations in the bins in the vestibule. Your Join us at Rustin High School for the first annual generous contributions of food are greatly St. Max Cardinal Run for Fun. It will be a 5K and appreciated. 1 mile walk/run. There will also be a 50-yard dash for the young kids. Pre-registration may be completed at www.runtheday.com. BASICS OF THE FAITH Join us for our next Basics of the We will need your help to make this a fun and Faith session on Sunday, March 2, successful event. If you would like to volunteer to 2014 from 8:45 to 10:15 am in the help or would like to be part of the planning Maximilian Room (Rectory side committee, please contact Kelly Cotter at entrance). Our topic will be [email protected] Matrimony. The session will include a PowerPoint presentation and time If you or your family would like to be a sponsor or for questions. Coffee, tea, and cake know of anyone who would be interested in being will be provided. To be added to our a sponsor of the event, please contact Maureen mailing list for information on Blumenthal at [email protected] upcoming sessions, contact Anne Chavez at [email protected] . Outlines and narrated PowerPoints of previous topics 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.
ST. M AX MOMS CLUB UPCOMING SMYLE EVENTS The Moms Club is a get together of moms in the parish and their children age 5 and February 23rd – Workshop, Maximilian under. It's your lucky Room, 7:30pm. day! Join the moms to celebrate St. Patty's Day on March 2 -Generation Phaith Monday, March 17th, 10:00 am March 9 & 16 – March Workshop -11:00 am in the St. Max Gym. Play equipment March 21 - “Were You There?” will be provided. Wear your "green" for a wee bit of fun and bring a ball to share. Any questions, For details, go to www.stmax.org/ please contact Margie Saunders at 610-399-8949, Ministries/Youth Group. [email protected]
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SPRING SPORTS St. Max CYO registration for spring sports is now open. Please register online at www.wagdogs.com to ensure your child a spot on one of the following teams: • K-3rd Grade T-Ball • 4th-8th Grades Junior Track • 5th-8th Grade Baseball • 5th-8th Grade Softball • 5th-8th Grade Track The St Max March Madness basketball program SCHOOL REGISTRATION for boys and girls in K-3rd grade is now accepting registrations at www.wagdogs.com. This Please know that despite the weather, registrations program runs from March 1- are still being taken for students of the St. Max March 31 and includes School. I you have any questions, need additional practices and games for our information or would like to register, please younger parishioners looking to contact the school office directly at 610.399.8400. learn the sport of basketball.
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SSSTTT. M. M AXAXAX 2014 C ATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL PPPARISH BBBREAKFAST THIS YEAR ’S THEME - “G IVING HOPE ” TODAY—February 23rd The 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal has 8AM until Noon already begun. It is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important Pancakes, Sausage fundraising initiative, enhancing the French Toast Archdiocese’s ability to serve the people of Scrambled Eggs God throughout greater Philadelphia. The 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal— GIVING Coffee, Juice & Milk HOPE— continues to build on the success of last year and reach out to the entire Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Donations Accepted Philadelphia. The goal this year is $10 Net Proceeds million. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing information about some of the benefit organizations that are assisted by your generosity. All contributions are to be SMYLE and CYO mailed to the following address:
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Sponsored by the CL # 4710 St. Max Knights of Columbus PO Box 95000 Council 11319 Philadelphia, PA 19195-4710
Please do not mail your contributions to the Rectory Office. Thank you for all you do to assist our needy brothers and sisters right here in our local communities.
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Please remember to MASS INTENTIONS pray for the sick. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23
Mary Rossi Kae Martin Ed Dwye Felice McElwaine Paul Morelewicz Gary Hunter Joseph Regan Ray Holback John Gaydos MONDAY 8:00 AM Bill Smith Ron Hauser Bob Wiig Laura Arena TUESDAY – 8:00 AM Dorothy McCarty Roe Anne Marie Swans Pat Dallas Pam Tiburzio Alma Parsons Angelina Fiorito Craig Riddell WEDNESDAY –8:00 AM John Wasniewski, Jr. Jeff Melasecca Edmund Hayes Ethan Mullin THURSDAY – 8:00 AM Antoinette Tenaglio Patricia Griest Robert Capizzi Dana Vink FRIDAY – 8:00 AM Irene Cacciutti Meghan Tenaglio David Doty Evelyn Burgess Mary Garofalo Lorraine Swanson Cheryl Kaine SATURDAY —9:00 AM Mary E. Downs Tess Merlini Maryann Corrigan Hayden Elliot Denise Doyle Maria Costello James Burke,Sr. Bill Verona Judy Ikena Chase Zelinger JR. T RACK TEAM Frank Donato James F. Kilcur John McGowan Come on out and join the St. Debbie Bouchaud Marie O’Connor Karen Tipka Maximilian Kolbe Church Jr. Track Kathleen McGrory Marie Sutter Pat Gillen Team! Kindergarten through third Barbara Ostapowicz Agnes Grady Chesko grade girls and boys in St. Maximilian JoEllen McLaughlin Chan Prathanaluangxay Kolbe parish are invited to join the Jr. Track Fred Bergner June Rasmussen Team. No experience is necessary. We build life- long habits of healthy living, doing our best and
respecting others through games, running and
other fun activities. The season runs March-May.
Practices are twice a week (weekday evenings or
Saturday morning). Come when you can . Meets Week of February 23 are on Sunday afternoons. Monday To register, click on SMK at www.wagdogs.com Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 Have fun! Tuesday Exercise! Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 Make friends! Wednesday Running is fun! Jas 4:13-17; Mk 9:38-40 Questions? Contact Coach Lisa Bice Thursday Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:41-50 at [email protected] Friday Jas 5:9-12; Mk 10:1-12 First Saturday Jas 5:13-20; Mk 10:13-16 Altar flowers this weekend 2013 Statement of Contributions were donated 2013 Statements of in memory of Contribution are now available. Arthur Rasmussen If you would like a statement of your contributions for 2013, please call the Rectory Office at 610.399.6936 to request a copy.
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WOMEN ’S RETREAT Saturday Mar.8 The Annual Spring Day of Renewal will be Treasures of Philadelphia 1-Mural Arts Bus Tour (A New Theme Tour) held this year on Saturday, March 22 from A guide will explain a select series of the city’s 3,000 9:00AM to 3:30 PM at Sts. Simon and Jude’s murals painted on neighborhood buildings Meehan Center, 10 Cavanaugh Court, West 2-Grand Masonic Lodge Tour Chester. The theme for the day will be “Come Lunch at the Comcast Center (On Own) Back to Me.” We will have morning and Experience the Comcast HD Video Wall 3-Franklin Institute “One Day in Pompeii” afternoon speakers, a resource area, individual 4-Imax Film “Ring of Fire” with Pompeii Exhibit and group devotions, Sacrament of 5-Night Bus Tour of Historic Philadelphia Reconciliation and individual spiritual 8:00am Depart St. Max ~~ 7:00pm Return direction will be available during the free time. $81.00/pp Min. 24 by Feb 18. Rebate for 30/35+ Registration fee is $25, or $20 per person for ******************************************************************************** Wednesday March 26 groups of 5 or more. For more information or Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, NJ to register, call 610-524-1108 or visit “Disco Lady” www.mom-heartofthehome.org. Come be Maxine Nightingale strengthened and inspired! In the late 1960s, Maxine appeared on the music scene as part of the stage production of “Hair .” But it was her work a few years later as a solo singing artist that brought her to fame. Her biggest hit was 1975's bouncy "Right Back Where We Started From," and later a soft ballad "Lead Me On." UK pop and soul singer Maxine has performed all over the world. Casino Package: $10 Free Slot Play & Show Tickets 8:45am Depart St. Max ~~~ 6:30pm Return $48.00/pp Min. 24. Cut-off Mar.7. Rebate for 30/35+ Contact Jack Howley email: jack @kolbeclub.net Home: 610-459-5511 For Reservations: Please make check payable to: The Kolbe Club and remit with this coupon To: Kolbe Club @ St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 15 E. Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382 ——————————————————————- Knock-Knock Name: ______Address: ______There is a Reason City, State, Zip: ______/______/______~~Coming April 3~~ Phone (______) ______/______email: ______Spirituality of Aging Retreat Parish Member of St. Max? ______Yes ~ No______Sponsored by the Traveling with ______Kolbe Club Phone (______) ______/______PhillyTreasures. 3-8 @ $81/pp X ____ = $ ______Resorts/Lady 3-26 @ $48/pp X _____ = $ ______