Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church July 30, 2017 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. —Matthew 13:45-46 Page 2 JULY 30, 2017 REV. MSGR. ROBERT J. CARROLL, Pastor BAPTISMS – Every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 1:00 PM. Call the REV. MATTHEW P. WINDLE, Parochial Vicar Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance for arrangements. REV. THOMAS J. GARDNER In Residence Godparents’ Letters of Eligibility are due one month before the WILLIAM HICKEY, Permanent Deacon Baptism. ALFRED MAURIELLO , Permanent Deacon PRE-JORDAN – Expectant and/or new parents are to MONICA MALSEED School Principal participate in a class on Baptism. This session is held on the 2nd ROBERTA DAINTON, Director of Religious Education Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. It is necessary to call the SUSAN BARBELLA , Business Manager Rectory in advance of the class to register. JACK CRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor SARA DEMPSEY, Music Director MARRIAGES – Arrangements should be made at least six months LORI MILLER, Administrative Assistant before the date of the wedding. Please call one of the priests. SUSAN TEAFORD, Parish Secretary ANOINTING OF THE SICK—In case of serious illness or surgery, RECTORY PHONE 610-399-6936 please contact one of our parish priests. This Sacrament can also RECTORY FAX 610-399-4828 be administered after any weekday Mass. Please see the priest in RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 610-399-9642 the Sacristy. SCHOOL PHONE 610-399-8400 HOME VISITS- Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to ADDRESS MAILING : 15 East Pleasant Grove Road illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive West Chester, PA 19382 Communion in their homes. WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.stmax.org NEW PARISHIONERS – Register at the Rectory at your earliest EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS [email protected] convenience or go to www.stmax.org. Please notify the Rectory of any change of address as soon as possible. SCHEDULE OF MASSES CHARISMATIC PRAYER: 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 CENTERING PRAYER: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM WEEKDAYS IN THE CHAPEL Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM RCIA– For those desiring to become Catholic or adults who Saturday – 9:00 AM were baptized Catholic but not confirmed. Contact Fr. Windle.. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION VIGIL 5:30 PM RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM CONFESSIONS Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment. Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA EVERY TUESDAY FEAST DAY JULY 31 WITH THE MIRACULOUS While healing from a battle wound, MEDAL NOVENA Ignatius spent time reading books on the Adoration begins life of Christ and the saints. After at 8:30AM seeing a vision of the Blessed Mother, after Daily Mass he spent a year in prayer, fasting and penance. It was Benediction at 7:00 PM during this time that he wrote his greatest work, “The Please note there will be no Spiritual Exercises.” In 1534 he, along with St. Francis Adoration or Benediction on Xavier, founded the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits. His Tuesday, August 15th motto, “Ad majorem Dei glorium” (“for the greater (Feast of the Assumption glory of God”) defined his belief that all works should Holy Day of Obligation) be done for the greater honor and glory of God. Page 3 JULY 30, 2017 PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM 2017-2018 REGISTRATION Registration is open for K-6th grade PREP classes next fall; forms are available from the PREP office or on the website at www.stmax.org/PREP. 1st grade is required preparation for the 2nd grade sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Volunteers Needed: God wants all children to know of his love and care for them! If you would be willing to help our parish fulfill this mission we have the following opportunities in our Tuesday night PREP program: Catechists – We are in need of a lead teacher for grade 4 in the late session (6:30-7:45). Must be over 18. Office Assistance – Help with clerical projects and receptionist responsibilities. We are especially in need of a front desk assistant during the late (6:30-7:45 pm) session. Car-Line Safety – Short shift and very important! Help students safely get out of cars, cross traffic and enter the building. Early session assistance needed from 4:30-4:50; late session assistance from 6:15-6:35. Adults or high school students are able to fill this role. Classroom Aides – Assist with instruction and/or class management. Adults or high school students are able to fill this role. Special Events – If you are not able to commit to every Tuesday but would still like to support the PREP program, we do need help with special projects or events that occur occasionally throughout the year. Contact the PREP office at 610-399-9642 or [email protected] to volunteer or for more information. All adult volunteers must complete the safety clearances required by federal/ state law and Archdiocese policy. This is great opportunity for high school students seeking Community Service Hours required by Catholic schools and National Honor Society. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mrs. Roberta Dainton at 610-399-9642 or smk- [email protected]. Page 4 JULY 30, 2017 THE CENTENNIAL OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Here at St. Maximilian Kolbe, you are invited to join our Rosary Group on the 13th of the month FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION after Daily Mass (after the 12:00 noon Mass on Tuesday, August 15th is the feast of Sunday August 13th) in the Assumption of Mary into heaven celebration of the 100th and a holy day of obligation. Mass anniversary of Fatima. times are: Monday, August 14th 5:30 PM Vigil Mass Tuesday, August 15th 8AM, 10AM and 7PM. ***Please note there will be no Uniform Exchange Adoration or Benediction on Every Tuesday, Wednesday Tuesday, August 15th*** and Thursday In August 9 AM- 3 PM in the school Your children will fall in love with Brother Francis in JoyToons! Did you know that your FORMED subscription includes inspirational, engaging content for your children, like JoyToons? FORMED includes a wealth of children‛s e-books and movies to help your children build a relationship with the Lord and introduce them to the lives of the saints. Register today: Go to formed.org, click on “Register” & enter our parish code PKYKXD(all caps). You‛ll be asked to enter a user name for yourself and create a password. In the future, just log in with your user name & password. Enjoy! Page 5 JULY 30, 2017 VISITING MISSIONARY ST. MAX CYO FROM THE MISSION GIRLS DIOCESE OF VOLLEYBALL PATHANAMTHITTA- KERALA, INDIA Girls in 5th through 8th grades who attend the parish school or whose families are members of the parish can join CYO volleyball. Tryouts will be held in A Letter from the Bishop of the Diocese of the St. Max Gym. Pathanamthitta, India Dear Parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Tryouts: August 22nd (JV) and August 23rd (Varsity) The Diocese of Pathanamithitta is just 7 years old and it tries to give the Gospel of Our Lord to the Registration is done through Wagdogs. You 45,000 faithful of the Diocese and 150,000 must be registered to try out. inhabitants of the county of Pathanamithitta. We have 100 missions/churches, mostly in rural hilly For additional information, email Leo Gibbons areas where 100 priests do pastoral work. We have 8 retired priests in the priest’s home where at [email protected]. we take care of them. Sixty seminarians are studying in various seminaries, from first year to ALSO, St. Max CYO is currently searching the twelfth year of formation for this mission for a girls varsity volleyball coach. Those Diocese. It is the duty of the Bishop to take care candidates interested please email St Max of the basic needs of the missionary priests and Athletic Director: [email protected]. also the seminarians. In addition to that, we take care of a good number of autistic children, mentally and physically challenged men and women in various homes. The diocese meets all the expenses of these men, women and children of these charitable homes. I am looking forward to coming to your parish and talking to you about these needs. YOUNG ADULTS It is our earnest desire and humble request to you PRAISE AND to provide a helping hand for this mission diocese. WORSHIP ADORATION With your gracious and generous financial support, we can continue to do the apostolic Are you a Catholic adult in ministry God has entrusted to us. I thank your your 20s and 30s? If so, join pastor, his associates and all of you, in us this Wednesday August 2, 2017 anticipation of your generous hearts. for our monthly Praise & Worship Adoration. Holy Hour begins at 7:30 PM in the lower Yours Sincerely in Our Lord, chapel of St. Agnes in West Chester. Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrusostom Kalloor Confession will be available. For more info, Bishop of Pathanamthitta check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org. Page 6 JULY 30, 2017 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Summer is a good time to consider how we might enrich our spiritual lives and grow closer to Jesus.