June 12, 2016 - St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

June 12, 2016
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS TIMES, INTENTIONS AND PRAYER REQUESTS
WELCOME TO ST. MAX PARISH!
Welcome to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish community! If you would like to register in the parish, please pick up a
packet in the gathering space and return the registration form. Once registered, you will receive our monthly newsletter and
emails. Please know our staff and parish leaders are here to be of service to you. Additional information about
our parish can be found on our website, www.saint-max.org.
Sunday, June 12
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM
† Steve Grace & Ray Peters
10:00 AM
People of the Parish & members of the Good family
NOON
† Dan Besl & Mass of Thanksgiving for
Fr. Thomas Reagan
Monday, June 13
Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest, Doctor of the Church
8:30 AM
† John Kaeppner & † Julia Sanders
Tuesday, June 14
8:30 AM
† Robert Harshbarger & † Dan Besl
7:00 PM
Mass at St. John, West Chester
Wednesday, June 15
8:30 AM
† Elsie Hauser Long Nguyen
6:00 PM
Mass at St. Susanna, Mason
Thursday, June 16
8:30 AM
† Nona Bruegger
Friday, June 17
8:30 AM
† For all poor souls
Saturday, June 18
8:30 AM
Grief Support & † Gion Khanh &
† Maria Thom Vu
4:30 PM
Priya & Suresh Selvaraj
Sunday, June 19
TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM
† Phancico Hoi Nguyen & † Long D. Nguyen
10:00 AM
People of the Parish & members of the
Couch family
NOON
† Gladys Bellinski
† Deceased
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13
Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11
Galatians 2:16, 19-21
Luke 7:36-8:3
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1
Psalm 63:2-6,8-9
Galatians 3:26-29
Luke 9:18-24
DEVOTIONS (all in chapel)
Perpetual Adoration - Our chapel is open continuously
Exposition - The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on Thursdays
after Mass, a Holy Hour begins at 7:00 PM
Rosary - One half hour before all Masses
Divine Mercy Chaplet - After all Masses
Our sympathy for the families of all those
who have died, especially:
Martha Mehrle, mother of Joe Mehrle
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Your healing prayers are requested for Mark Barrett, Grace Basta,
Matt Baur, Lisa Bingaman, Jerri Bottoms, Louise Bowling, Susan
Bremer, Bob Bruns, Eleanor Budek, Barb Burkett, Scott Burkett,
Jennifer Calangi, Ann Corkhill, Cyril Daddieh, Esther Danielson,
Angelique Debets, Henry DeNicola, John Dunn, Bill Ebben, Cecilia
Feltz, Levi Gasner, Robert Ferraro, Jack Finke, Timmy Fischer,
Mary Fritz, Karen Gross, Richard Gross, Sol Gross, Sandra
Giuliano, James Gunselman, Gail Hamilton, Gary Hampton, Annie
Hart, Steve Hazlebeck, Al Higgins, Herbert Hintz, Jill Holt,
Maureen Imfeld, Keith Johnson, Ralph Kitts, Don Klinkhammer,
Hank Kluznick, Joey Lakeberg, Michael Lancaster, Pat Langdon,
Pam Lawson, Barb Listermann, Beverly Listermann, Steve Lutz,
Tom Lutz, Char McCarthy, Lyla McGlinchey, Andrew Meister,
Jacob Meister, Beryl Michael, Judy Michael, Daniel R. Miller,
James Moores, Theresa Munafo, Trevor Vincent Munafo, Mary
Patricia Nadzam, Gene Neltner, Victor Nguyen, Jack O’Verbey,
Aaron Peters, Fr. John Porter, Stephanie Pulling, Agnes Rahman,
Quintin Richardson, Michele Risola, Evelyn Robinson, Joseph
Romer, John Roth, Laura Russell, James Santos, Kerry Santos,
Hans Schade, Rose Mary Schaefer, James Schaeper, Julie Schrock,
Rose Seibert, Phillip Spotts, John Staudigel, Donald Charles
Sturmer, Richard Sunnenberg, Daniel Thiergartner, Giuse Dao
Xuan Thinh, Tari Torbeck, Kenneth Trimbach George Vesper,
Gloria Vesper, Stanley Wadella, Vito Weeda, Kathy Wojciechowski,
Charlie Wiedenmann, Jennifer Wiesmann and Christine Zampese,
Annemarie Cannon Zawada.
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick,
we turn to You in this time of illness. We place our sick under Your
care and humbly ask that You restore Your servants to health again.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARY
Please pray for Scott Archuleta, Daniel Armstrong, Patrick Black,
Ben Brink, Nicholas Calangi, Ashley Cannon-Borromeo, Rich
Borromeo, Philip DeNicola, Donald Gilbert, David Giuliano, Joseph
Hamann, Michael Hazlebeck, Tyler Hollenkamp, Derrick
Kamphaus, Stephen Kelczewski, Matthew Koop, Jon Laurin, Derek
Morris, Ryan Nikzad, Don Mollis, Jr., Daniel Moore, Alexander J.
Pater, Chad Richman, Christopher Richman, Kevin Stetson and
Cedric Whitlock.
Almighty God, we stand before You in supplication,
asking Your Divine mercy and protection to envelop with Your
invincible armor our loved ones in all branches of the service. Give
them courage and strength against all enemies,
both spiritual and physical, and hasten their safe journey
back to their homes and families.
HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED AND NURSING HOMES
To make arrangements to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist,
Anointing of the Sick, Penance and/or visits to the hospitalized or
seriously ill parishioners, please call Holly Moran, 777-4322,
ext. 116. Please note that if you are in the hospital, privacy
regulations prohibit hospital personnel from contacting your parish.
Therefore, you or your family members should let us know directly
by calling the parish office.
JUBILEE OF MERCY
Love and sin. These two seem an odd pairing, a doubtful duo. Yet love and sin are bound together in the
Bible readings today. Great love leads to forgiveness. And forgiveness leads to greater love. Look to King
David who had a husband killed so he could take the wife. Look to the Apostle Paul who was drawn away
from persecuting others by the love of the Son. Look to the unnamed weeping woman who bathed and
anointed feet. Because of sorrow. Because of forgiveness. Because of great love.
• Who has forgiven me? What happened next?
• Who needs my forgiveness?
• And how does my forgiveness mirror God’s forgiveness – of me, of others, and of all?
Text acknowledgement: Eliot Kapitan, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
A LETTER FROM THE PASTOR
My dear brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,
Our annual parish festival is this weekend! Thanks to the Festival Committee for all their advanced planning and hard
work… and thanks also to all the volunteers without whom our festival could not happen! I hope to see everyone there
enjoying the food, the fun and the fellowship! And let’s continue to pray for good weather throughout the weekend.
At the end of today’s gospel is a very telling statement. After describing Jesus’ ministry and journeys, the women disciples,
Mary Magdalene in particular, are portrayed as “many…who provided for them out of their resources.” This is an indication
that Jesus and those accompanying Him (one of whom I believe would have been His mother, Mary) were reliant upon
others for support and sustenance. Some may not think of that – Jesus and His followers as itinerants, depending on the
generosity of others “along the way” for food and shelter. Jesus chose to need others to survive and to accomplish what He
needed to accomplish. Sometimes we may feel independent, and we may even suffer from the desire to not be dependent
upon anyone. We need other people and other people need us! We need their prayers and their love and others need our
prayers and our love. First and foremost, we are dependent upon the Lord. We need His love, His support, and His strength.
We also need others. That is an integral part of what authentic stewardship is all about. We share our gifts, and when they
are combined with the shared gifts of others, our community, our Church, our parish – all are so much more effective!
Today, June 12, at our 12 Noon Mass Fr. Thomas Reagan, ordained just last weekend for the Fathers of Mercy, will
celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving. To the best of my knowledge (and others whom I have asked who have been here longer
than me!) Fr. Thomas is the first son of our parish to be ordained to the priesthood. Congratulations to him and his family!
Ad multos annos!
Fr. Marc will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving next weekend at 12 Noon. Please keep him in your prayers as he discerns
possible entrance into religious life. And as she retires, we will honor Carol Heuser at the weekend Masses on June 25-26,
with a special gathering after the Saturday evening Mass.
Thanks to everyone for your generous response to the Together We Grow campaign. As volunteers continue to reach out to
families, please take the time to respond to their invitations – a friendly voice on the other side of a phone or timely response
to an email means so very much to our dedicated volunteers. This capital campaign is a great opportunity for us to not only
address some current needs but also poise ourselves for a vibrant future as Together We Grow!
And finally, as we approach the fifth annual Fortnight for Freedom, be attentive to all that will be happening here to
commemorate this time of prayer and awareness. Of particular note, we will start the Fortnight for Freedom with Mass next
Tuesday night at 7:30 PM following by all-night Eucharistic adoration. And we are looking forward to our two Thursday
Holy Hours during that time on June 23 and June 30 when we will welcome guest speakers. Plan to join us!
That’s it for now – God bless one and all!
Fr. Geoff
THIRD THURSDAY HOLY HOUR - JUNE 16, 2016
7:00-8:00 PM
A Holy Hour for Families
June 12, 2016
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TOGETHER WE GROW
Thank you to the generous families who have made gifts to the campaign – together we will
realize success and ensure St. Max continues to be an inviting and welcoming parish campus
while upholding the mission of our parish!
Your company might increase your gift to the Together We Grow campaign through their matching gift
program!
Questions regarding the campaign?
Email campaign@saint-max.org, or visit www.saint-max.org/TogetherWeGrow and respond to
the calls of your fellow parishioners who are excited to share the vision & answer your
questions.
If you have made a gift to the Together We Grow
campaign – thank you!
Please be on the lookout for mail from the Catholic
Community Foundation (CCF) regarding payments.
One of the many benefits of doing our campaign at
this time is that the CCF is taking care of the
administration of payments for our campaign – at no
cost to St. Max!
Matching Gifts
Your company might increase your gift to the Together We
Grow campaign through their matching gift program!
Companies such as GE, Macy’s, AK Steel, LexisNexis,
Johnson & Johnson, ITW, Key Bank, PNC Bank, and over
100 more. For a complete list of companies that will
match to the St. Max campaign, please check out the
website www.saint-max.org/TogetherWeGrow.
Did you know...?
Distributions from IRAs are accepted for the Together We Grow campaign? Speak with your financial advisor or a tax
specialist to see if you meet the criteria.
WORSHIP
The flowers in the sanctuary were donated by:
the Fullenkamp family,
in memory of the deceased members of the Fullenkamp and Meyer families
LEARNING ABOUT THE LITURGY: THE ENTRANCE CHANT
Throughout the coming months of Ordinary Time, this column will include some reflections upon the parts of Mass, from
beginning to end.
While many may see this as simply “what we sing while Father walks to the altar”, accompanying the procession is only one
of the functions of this important musical element of the liturgy. The Church teaches: “The purpose of this chant (hymn, or
song) is to open the celebration, foster the unity of those who have been gathered, introduce their thoughts to the mystery of
the liturgical season or festivity, and accompany the procession of the priest and ministers….it helps put the assembly in the
proper frame of mind for listening to the Word of God.” In fact, the Church goes on: “The progression of text and music
must be allowed to play out its course and achieve its purpose musically and poetically. In other words, the hymn should
not be ended indiscriminately at the end of the procession.”
OUTREACH
PREPARING TO SERVE
Learn, Grow, and Serve by Becoming a Stephen Minister
Do you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening? If so, please prayerfully consider
becoming a Stephen Minister. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish will be training another class of
Stephen Ministers in the future. Stephen Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support
and care to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief,
hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. To
find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister or how you or someone you know could be
matched with a Stephen Minister, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders
confidentially: Please contact Holly Moran through our Parish office 513-777-4322 or email
at StephenMinistry@saint-max.org.
“ As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10
COMPANIONS ON A JOURNEY GRIEF SUPPORT
We call ourselves Companions on a Journey grief support (COJ), because that is what we are. Each of us
has endured the death of someone we love very dearly. Our crosses in life have been heavy, yet it has
been through our faith in God that we have found each other. Until one experiences the death of a loved
one, a person cannot truly understand our grief world. It's as though we have entered into a different
existence from the one we once knew.
This week please join us for :
COJ Open Grief Support Group - is designed to assist those who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, close friend or
spouse. This group meets on Tuesday, June 14 in the hospitality room from 7:00-9:00 PM.
Remembrance Mass- Bereaved Families are invited to join us on Saturday, June 18 at 8:30 AM as we remember those
whom have died during the month, light refreshments will be served in the gathering space following Mass. If you or your
family experiences the death of a loved one please contact our parish office so we may remember your loved one at the
Remembrance mass and so that we can keep your family in our prayers.
Please visit www.saint-max.org or www.companionsonajourney.org websites for a complete listing of our adult support
groups. For more information or to register for a specific group call Sheila Munafo-Kanoza at 513-870-9108.
ROSARY FOR LIFE IN SHARONVILLE
Join parishioners from St. Max and other parishes in praying the rosary in front of the abortion clinic in Sharonville at
11250 Lebanon Road, Sharonville OH. St. Max leads the rosary the third Saturday of every month at 9:15 AM. Bring your
families. The abortion clinic is closed on Saturdays and this is a good opportunity to be a witness to the Gospel of Life and
pray for the unborn and the closing of the abortion clinic. For more information, contact Mary Jo Suer at respectlife@saintmax.org.
ST. MAX IS COLLECTING PULL TABS
St. Max is collecting pull tabs to donate to Cincinnati’s Ronald
McDonald House. We’re helping keep families together when it
matters most!! Our goal is to become a member of the Thanks a
Million Club by collecting 1,000 pounds of tabs!! Your support of this
program and the families of critically ill children is greatly appreciated!
There is a marked container behind the desk in the gathering space to
place your tabs. Feel free to take a little tab house for collecting or
stickers to put on your own container at home, they are available
behind the desk as well.
Questions? Contact Christine Small cmsmall@me.com or 312-7410.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 12, 2016
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
THE GOSPEL FOR ALL AGES
In Jesus’ culture, it was very important to practice hospitality. Cultures today have practices of hospitality such as offering a
cup of tea, giving a light kiss on the cheek, or presenting a lei made of fresh flowers. Your family can create its own way to
welcome guests. Include elements of greeting, making the person comfortable, and offering something to eat or drink.
Make sure that each family member has an important part in the method. It will be your special way of showing great love
for others, just like the woman showed great love and hospitality towards Jesus in today’s gospel story.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Don’t forget to register for Early Childhood and RFY Grades 1-8 classroom sessions! Registration ends on
August 1; registration fee is $95/child.
Summer Home Study: Thank you to all families who attended the Summer Home Study Parent Meetings.
You should have received login information for access to coursework by now. Please help your children work
at a steady pace through their online work. Remember, the deadline for all work is July 31.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Registration for Vacation Bible School 2016 has ended.
If you have registered for VBS expect an email by June 17th with program details. All volunteers (youth
and adult) will have an orientation meeting on June 16th at 7:00 PM. Please make plans to attend this
important meeting.
Contact Charlotte Flanagan at cflanagan@saint-max.org or 777-4322 ext. 129 for additional
information.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH
Junior high youth going into grades 6th, 7th or 8th join us for our next terrific Tuesday on June
14th in the large conference room from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
We were mellow with yellow and the Minions at our first gathering! On June 14th we’ll be
sailing off into the wild BLUE yonder with Jim in space pirate adventures as we watch
Disney’s “Treasure Planet.” Dress in blue or wear a bandana or pirate gear.
New liability forms are needed for 2016-2017. I'll have forms available to fill out that night or
the new form can be accessed through the link on the junior high webpage. High school youth
are welcome to sign up to help! Parents… at least one other VIRTUS certified adult is needed
to help! Please also check out the website to sign up to help! Don’t hesitate to contact Robin
Burbrink, 777-4322 x 124 or rburbrink@saint-max.org , with any questions!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Summer Service Camp is July 18-22, 2016. We'll attend morning Mass at 8:30 AM, have a light breakfast following Mass,
do our service/activities and end at 11:45 AM each day EXCEPT for Friday. Weather permitting, we'll do our car wash to
raise money for Haircuts from the Heart and include a pizza lunch at the end of our day. We’ll be exploring what it means to
be an “Everyday Hero.”
SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY EVENTS
Starting this Tuesday June 14th – Tuesday August 9th: High school Holy hour and Scripture Study after 8:30 AM mass.
9:00 -11:00 AM
Starting this Wednesday June 15th - Wednesday August 10th: Wacky Wednesday open gym and movie nights 7:00 - 9:00
PM.
July 2 we will have a Summer Service Day at Be Concerned in Covington KY. We will meet at 9:00 AM at St Max and
volunteer from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, stopping for lunch on the way back. Virtus trained Adult volunteers needed for
carpool!
For any questions regarding HS Youth Ministry contact Zack Hinger, highschool@saint-max.org or
513-777-4322 ext. 107
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
WEST CHESTER CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS
Skatetown USA - June 24: Strap your roller skates on and roll over to Skate Town USA on Friday,
June 24th from 8:00-11:00 PM. Admission is $7. Roller skate rentals are $3 and inline skates are $5.
June 26th - Share a Lunch: Come on the 4th Sunday of every month to help make peanut butter
sandwiches and bag lunches for the hungry in the local area. All help is needed. Location: St John's
Pavilion at 9:00 AM.
For any questions regarding young adult events, contact Zack Hinger, zhinger@saint-max.org or 513
-777-4322 ext. 107
A Marriage Moment
“Your sins are forgiven” (Luke 7:48) Any couple who have spent much time together inevitably have things to forgive. How
do you usually handle forgiveness in your relationship? Is one of you the usual initiator? Why? You may need forgiveness
after this discussion.
By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
FORMED Resources for Parishioners
Recommendations for June
June 3 - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Movie: Ocean of Mercy
June 4 - Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholicism: Session 4, Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast
June 19 - Father's Day
Movie: Joseph of Nazareth
June 29 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Lectio: Peter & Footprints of God - Paul
www.FORMED.org
Parish Code: 5d9243
MAGNIFICAT
What is the Magnificat? This monthly liturgical prayer book provides ways to develop your prayer life and follow the daily
Scripture. It can be read at home for personal or family prayer to help grow your spiritual life with essays on the lives of the
saints. We order in bulk and offer you a year’s subscription for $30. The subscription will start in October 2016 and run
through September 2017. All subscriptions are mailed to the parish office where you will need to pick it up each month.
If you would like to order a subscription, please email culm@saint-max.org or call Cindy or Katie at the parish
office, 513-777-4322 by June 20.
TAKE CLASSES NOW AND DEEPEN YOUR FAITH:
THE ATHENAEUM OF OHIO ANNOUNCES LAY TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2016-17
The Athenaeum, the Archdiocesan seminary and school of theology, announces a 50% scholarship for all lay
students as part of our One Faith, One Hope Capital Campaign commitment. We offer daytime, evening and
Saturday classes, graduate and non-degree options and a supportive environment with campuses in Mt.
Washington, Montfort Heights and Dayton. Earn a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Master of Arts in
Theology, a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, or a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry as you discern God's call,
prepare for new opportunities, or learn about your faith in a dynamic and enriching environment. You don’t have
to commit to a degree program; you can just take a course to deepen your Catholic faith. There will never be a
better time to discover how lay Catholic studies through the Athenaeum can transform your life. Call Dr. Susan
McGurgan (LPMP Director) at 513-231-1200 of Fr. David Endres (Academic Dean) at 513-231-2223 for more
information.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 12, 2016
The Fortnight for Freedom occurs every year for 14 days leading up to July 4 to highlight the
importance of defending religious freedom. The Fortnight for Freedom is from June 21the vigil of the
Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas Moreto July 4, Independence Day.
Fortnight For Freedom at St. Max
Opening Mass: We will kick-off the Fortnight For Freedom at St. Max with Mass on June 21 at 7:30
PM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue through the night until 8:30 AM Mass on June 22. If you
are interested in signing up to for a specific hour of adoration please email adoration@saint-max.org
Weekly Holy Hours: Join us on Thursdays for our weekly Holy Hour (with vespers and benediction) at 7:00 PM
as we pray for religious freedom for all God's people.
On June 23 (the vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist), Fr. Pat McCloskey, OFM, editor of St. Anthony
Messenger, will be our guest presider/preacher reflecting on St. John the Baptist - the local Franciscan
province’s patron - and his witness as a martyr of liberty. Refreshments around a bonfire will conclude the
evening.
On June 30, Catholic lawyer and Sacred Heart (Fairfield) parishioner, John Benintendi, will be our special guest
and give a brief history on the establishment and free exercise clauses of the First Amendment and how their
interpretation has eroded religious liberty. An ice cream social will follow his presentation.
Fortnight Exhibit: An exhibit Featuring 14 witnesses to freedom with interactive activities for youth will be
available during the fortnight in the church whenever the building is open.
Resources in the Library:
New videos focusing on religious freedom are available in library:
• A Man for All Seasons
• Romero
• Becket
• For Greater Glory, about the struggle for religious freedom in Mexico
• First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty
• Scarlet and the Black
Also, a lighthouse CD "Attack on Religious Liberty, The Battle for the Faith in Mexico" is available to be checked
out from library during month of June.
Closing Mass: We will conclude the Fortnight for Freedom on July 4 at 9:00 AM Mass
Daily Reflections: Sign up to receive a daily email with reflections from the USCCB during
the fortnight.
PARISH LIFE
STEWARDSHIP POINT
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
1. Sunday & Holy Day Offerings
June 5
June 11 - Faith Direct EFT
June 12
June 19
June 26
Total June to Date
June budget
Sundays
30,095.84
Money can buy a house, but not a home.
~Unknown
YOUNG AT HEART
Monday, June 13: Guest speaker
will be Scott Han from Uncorked
Wine Shop to talk about wineries
and grapes.
30,095.84
150,000.00
2. Sunday & Holy Day Year-to-Date
Actual
1,798,804.18
Budget
1,797,500.00
Difference
1,304.18
Special June Offerings
Catholic Tuition Assistance
Charitable Impact
Disaster Relief
Drive Down the Debt
St. Vincent de Paul
Holy Days
80,235.91
75,000.00
5,235.91
574.00
132.00
10.00
758.00
37.11
Thursday, June 16: Due to the
closing of Ruby Tuesdays at Tri
county Mall, our dinner will be
held at O'Charlie's on Tylersville
Road at 5:00 PM.
Saturday, June 18: Putt Putt Golf - Eagle Tee 10:00 AM
with lunch following at Frisch's, Cin-Day Road and I-75.
Monday, July 11: Regular meeting, followed by ice
cream social and games
Do not forget to do good and to share with others,
for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Young at Heart is a social group for parishioners ages 50
and over. Anyone is welcome, single or couples, widow or
widower.
Contact
Ann,
513-795-7579
or
youngatheart@saint-max.org if you are interested in
attending a meeting or joining.
YOUNG AT HEART—SIGN UP FOR OUR FALL TRIP
Sign up for our fall trip to the Fingerlakes area of New York. We welcome St. Max parishioners, 50+ couples or
singles, to join the Young at Heart bus trip the week of September 18 - 24th. Trip Includes: 7 days, 6 nights, bus
transportation, hotels, 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 4 lunches, entrance fee to all attractions, bottled water & snacks on bus, wine
party, driver gratuity, AND A FABULOUS TIME WITH A FRIENDLY GROUP. Cost $995 per person, double
occupancy. For complete Itinerary, additional info or to sign up: Call or email Verlaine at 779-3251 or grayact@aol.com
Please join us for
for a retirement celebration
in honor of
Carol Heuser
June 25, 2016
6:00 PM in the gym
Courtesy of an RSVP requested.
For more information and to RSVP visit
www.saint-max.org
June 12, 2016
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
EVENTS OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016
12:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
3:00 PM
Parking Lot
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016
9:30 AM
Rm 6
5:00 PM
Youth Room
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
7:00 PM
Rm 2
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016
9:00 AM
Hosp Rm
Include Me! Mass
FESTIVAL
Stephen Ministry Supervision Team #2
Stephen Ministry Leaders
Meeting
Young at Heart Monthly
Meeting
Youth Ministry New Adult
Leader Training
High School Summer Holy
Hour & Scripture Study
11:00 AM
Lg Conf Rm EC Staff Small Group
7:00 PM
Rms 2 & 3
Campaign Meeting
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm Jr. High Terrific Tuesdays
7:00 PM
Hospitality Rm Open Grief Group
7:00 PM
Rm 6
Stephen Ministry Supervision Team #3
7:30 PM
Youth Room Respect Life Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
9:30 AM
Rm 6/Hosp Rm Prayer Shawl
7:00 PM
Gym
High School Wacky
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Rm 6
Light Weigh
7:00 PM
Rm 7
Young Adult Bible StudyLectio Eucharist
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016
8:00 AM
Off Site
High School Youth Ministry
Steubenville Conference
9:15 AM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
9:30 AM
Chapel
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament
6:00 PM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
6:15 PM
Gym
VBS Volunteers Meeting
7:00 PM
Church
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM
Chapel
Holy Hour/Vespers
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016
8:00 AM
Off Site
High School Youth Ministry
Steubenville Conference
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016
8:00 AM
Off Site
High School Youth Ministry
Steubenville Conference
9:15 AM
Gath Space
Memorial Reception
following Mass
9:15 AM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
9:15 AM
Rm 4
St. Benedict Bible Study
1:30 PM
Church
Baptism
3:00 PM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
5:30 PM
Lg Conf Rm Welcome Orientation
SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2016
8:00 AM
Off Site
High School Youth Ministry
Steubenville Conference
12:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm Include Me! Mass
7:00 PM
Church
Praise & Worship
“Thank you very much for your generous contribution to the St. Francis - St. Joseph Catholic Worker House. We house only
sixteen men at a time and operate frugally on a small budget so be assured that your kindness carries much impact and the
donation will be wisely deployed. You have contributed to an operation that really works. Our success rate exceeds 30%
while comparable rehabilitation facilities average less than 10%. We attribute this to our excellent staff of eight, all of whom
were formerly homeless.”
~Sincerely, John Clark, House Manager
St. Max Trivia
Do you know why the number 16670 is so significant to the
parishioners of St. Max?
Answer: It was Fr. Maximilian Kolbe’s prisoner number
Contact Information (for a complete list, visit www.saint-max.org) 513-777-4322
Pastor
Fr. Geoffrey D. Drew, Ext.102
gdrew@saint-max.org
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Marc Soellner, Ext. 114
msoellner@saint-max.org
Permanent Deacons
John Paul Back, 226-3428
jback@saint-max.org
Mike Hinger, 779-1586
mhinger@saint-max.org
Mike Lippman, 252-4898
mlippman@saint-max.org
Hans Schade, 594-9730
hschade@saint-max.org
Pastoral Associates
Lakmé Kodros, Parish Life & Stewardship
Ext.105, lkodros@saint-max.org
Jeremy Helmes, Worship
Ext. 103, jhelmes@saint-max.org
Carol Heuser, Christian Initiation
Ext. 104, cheuser@saint-max.org
Larry Witsken, Facilities & Maintenance
Ext.110, lwitsken@saint-max.org
Holly Moran, Outreach
Ext. 116, hmoran@saint-max.org
Zack Hinger, Evangelization & Catechesis
Ext. 107, zhinger@saint-max.org
Sarah Merkel, Communications
Ext. 121, smerkel@saint-max.org
Councils & Commissions
Darrell Maddox, Pastoral Council
515-3723, pastoralcouncil@saint-max.org
Rich Tereba, Finance Council
887-8482, financecouncil@saint-max.org
Lisa Schafer, Outreach
219-916-0130, outreach@saint-max.org
Scott Teets, Parish Life & Stewardship
659-1730, stewardship@saint-max.org
Steve Szczap, Worship
779-3324, worship@saint-max.org
Chuck Ciccia, Evangelization & Catechesis
708-3545, e&ccommission@saint-max.org
Seminarian Intern
Craig Best, Ext. 127
cbest@saint-max.org