April 19, 2015 - St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
April 19, 2015
Third Sunday of Easter
While they were still
speaking about this,
he stood in their
midst and said to
them,
“Peace be with you.”
But they were
startled and terrified
and thought that
they were seeing a
ghost. Then he said
to them, “Why are
you troubled?
And why do
questions arise in
your hearts?
Look at my hands
and my feet, that it is
I myself. Touch me
and see, because a
ghost does not have
flesh and bones
as you can see I
have.” And as he
said this, he showed
them his hands and
his feet.
—Luke 2424-3636-40
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April 19, 2015
REV. MSGR. ROBERT J. CARROLL, Pastor
REV. MARC F. CAPIZZI, Parochial Vicar
REV. THOMAS J. GARDNER In Residence
LAWRENCE BRANDON, Permanent Deacon, Retired
WILLIAM HICKEY, Permanent Deacon
ALFRED MAURIELLO, Permanent Deacon
ANITA DIXON, School Principal
ROBERTA DAINTON, Director of Religious Education
SUSAN BARBELLA, Business Manager
JACK CRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor
SARA TOPPER, Music Director
LORI MILLER, Administrative Assistant
SUSAN TEAFORD, Parish Secretary
RECTORY PHONE
RECTORY FAX
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
SCHOOL PHONE
MAILING ADDRESS:
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
610-399-6936
610-399-4828
610-399-9642
610-399-8400
15 East Pleasant Grove Road
West Chester, PA 19382
www.stmax.org
saintmax@comcast.net
BAPTISM – Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at
1:00 PM. Please call the Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance
to make arrangements.
PRE-JORDAN – 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.
MARRIAGES – Arrangements should be made at least six months
before the date of the wedding.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK—In case of serious illness, please
contact one of our parish priests. The Sacrament is also
administered after any weekday Mass. Please see the priest in
the Sacristy.
HOME VISITS- Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to
illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive
Communion in their homes.
NEW PARISHIONERS – 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.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS bulletin@stmax.org
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:30 PM
Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
WEEKDAYS IN THE CHAPEL
Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM
Saturday – 9:00 AM
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
EVERY TUESDAY
BEGINNING AT 8:30AM AND
CONCLUDING AT 7:00 PM
WITH THE MIRACULOUS
MEDAL NOVENA
“A Holy Hour of Eucharistic
Adoration is a sharing in
the work of Redemption.”
—Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
CHARISMATIC PRAYER: Tuesdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM.
CENTERING PRAYER: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM
RCIA–
RCIA– For those desiring to become Catholic or adults who
were not baptized. Contact Fr. Capizzi.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM
Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM
REFLECTION
“The Gospels are full of
accounts
of Jesus’
healings. In the Church,
the first priority is to
bring people to an
encounter with the Divine
Physician.”
Love is Our Mission, pg. 91
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April 19, 2015
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
In preparation for the World Meeting of
Families taking place in September, our parish
is inviting families to pray through the
intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the
renewal of vibrant faith in all families. Our
Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the
Americas and her care for all families is filled
with blessing.
Each week, beginning April 26th through
September 26, 2015, we ask a family to pray
the Rosary daily in the presence of the statue of
Our Lady of Guadalupe at home. The statue,
which our parish will provide, can be picked up
at the Vigil or any Sunday Mass in the Sacristy.
It is to be returned BEFORE the next Saturday
Vigil. (If the Sacristy is locked, it may be
placed in the Religious Goods store on the
counter.) In this way, an unbroken chain of
prayer from family to family can be established
to help fulfill the purpose of the World Meeting
of Families.
Our Intention will be to pray with Mary to God
for the Holy Father Pope Francis, for the
protection of families, for marriage, for the
sanctity of all human life and for religious
freedom. This devotion, besides preparing for
the graces that come with a Papal visit, has the
hopeful intention of a profound strengthening of
gracious love in all families.
A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex
(vestibule)
of the church.
For further
information, you may contact Silvana Byrne at
610-399-4315 or at email silbyrne@msn.com.
School Administrative
Assistant Needed
St. Maximilian Kolbe School is hiring an
Administrative Assistant. The Administrative
Assistant is responsible for the operation of the
school office, communications, keeping data base
current, ordering supplies, and greeting visitors.
Individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office
and Access applications. Please send cover letter,
resume, and salary requirements to the principal,
Anita M. Dixon at anitamdixon@comcast.net.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish will be hosting a
clothing drive to benefit The Society of St.
Vincent de Paul, Tuesday, April 21th from
9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Society of St.
Vincent de Paul will be using the services of
GreenDrop to support their clothing drive.
Look for the GreenDrop truck in the church
parking lot where an attendant will be available
to assist you with your donations. Please place
your donations of usable men's, women's and
children's clothing in plastic bags or boxes.
Household items such as: kitchenware, games/
toys, small appliances under 50 pounds,
electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs &
videos are also accepted. Unfortunately,
furniture, large appliances, TVs or
computer monitors cannot be accepted. For
a full list of acceptable items visit
www.gogreendrop.com
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BASICS OF THE FAITH
Join us for our next session
on Sunday, May 3, 2015,
from 8:45 to 10:15 am in the Maximilian Room
(Rectory side entrance). Our topic will be The
Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your
Family. Come join the discussion. The session
will include a PowerPoint presentation and time
for questions. Coffee, tea, and cake will be
provided. To be added to our mailing list for
information on upcoming sessions, contact Anne
Chavez at basicsofthefaith@gmail.com. Outlines
and narrated PowerPoints of previous sessions 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.
April 25
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 19th
Bible Exploration Part 1
6:30-8pm - Maximilian Room Scavenger
Hunt - Waffles & Ice Cream
Saturday, April 25thLandscaping
9:30-Noon - Circle outside gym doors
Serving Pizza & Rita's
Bring garden gloves, hand shovel, etc.
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WORLD MEETING
OF FAMILIES
Are you planning on going
to the Papal Mass?
We are trying to determine if we should attempt to
book a bus to attend the Papal Mass. While speaking to
the Transportation Coordinator from the World
Meeting of Families, he wanted us to be fully aware of
the challenges of attending an international event of
these proportions.
• We will have to leave early Sunday morning for a
3:00 PM Mass.
• He said to be prepared to walk and stand most of
the day.
• The buses will only be allowed to park and drop off
approximately 5 miles from where the Mass
will be celebrated. People then will take subways
in.
• Only clear bags will be allowed in the area where
Mass is being celebrated.
The Transportation Coordinator suggested that the
trains are the best form of transportation into the city
that day.
With all that being said, if you are interested in taking a
bus from St. Maximilian Kolbe Church please fill out
the form below or call the rectory with your name,
phone number and number
of family members
attending.
If enough people are interested we will attempt to book
a bus for that day. Cost per person will be determined
once a bus is booked.
********************************************
World Meeting of Families
Bus to Papal Mass
ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
SATURDAY, MAY 2 2015
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap.
Principal Celebrant
The annual Wedding Anniversary Mass is
celebrated in May to pray for and with married
couples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are
newlyweds, who have been married 25 years or
more, or who have been married 50 years or more.
This mass will be celebrated at the 5:15 Vigil Mass
at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul,
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
No prior registration is required.
Family and friends are welcome
and encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions or would like additional
information about the Wedding Anniversary Mass,
please contact the Office for Life and Family at
215-587-0500 or email famlife@adphila.org.
Name____________________________________
Number riding with you_____________________
Phone number ____________________________
Email
Address__________________________________
Altar flowers this weekend
were donated in memory of
Joseph Regan
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Congratulations to the following candidates
who received their First Holy Communion.
Saturday, April 12, 2015, 10:30 Mass (24 Candidates)
Teacher: Mrs. Hall (St. Max Grade School)
Gabriella Clancy, Danielle Cook, Kelsey Cotter, Daniel Crognale,
Merryn DiGregorio, Bryn Doughery, Kara Dougherty, Oliver Ellefson,
Taylor Evans, Gianna Griffith, Riley Kane, Emma Larsen, Marina Mahon,
Ella Matulewicz, Jack Melvin, David Pinto, Aiden Pirozek,
Michael Sheehan, Joseph Sucher, Kathryn Venditti, Madelyn Wiedel,
Joseph Kyes, Allison Meehan, Luke O’Hair
Sunday, April 12, 2015, 12:00 Noon Mass (25 Candidates)
Teacher: Mrs. Guido, PREP, 2A
Kelly Cholden, Giuliana DiPrinzio, Andrew Gaffney, Anya Kane, Benjamin Lewis,
Jacob Lewis, Gavin Lisa, Logan Mackrell, Charlie Malloy, Brady Malone,
Alex March, Jack Marsini, Shannon Megill, Grace O’Hora,Riley Pagano,
Blake Reaney, Jeffrey Scali, Nicholas Scamuffa, Timothy Suchanick,
Owen Walsh, Corinne Weber,Sarah Zamrowski, Daniel McDonald,
John Grace, Lily Egoville
Sunday, April 19, 2015, 10:30 Mass (20 Candidates)
Teacher: Mrs. Rullo, PREP, 2B
Leah Ambrosine, Zachary Carickhoff, Bridget Casey, Aaron Cotter, Samuel Feeney,
Julianna Galloway, Ella Gentile, Daniel Giordano, Joshua Greenwell, Chase Hatton,
Garrett Hickey, Keane Hoang, Ethan Holstein, Emily Krawczyk, Meghan Kuhn,
Connor Marciano, Christopher McDermott, Thomas Quigley, Malea Sauer, Macayla Subers
Sunday, April 19, 2015, 12:00 Noon Mass (21 Candidates)
Teacher: Mrs. Kelly, PREP , 2C
Andrew Black, Mace Britton, Jake Daly, Jared Dean, Dylan Gunawardhana,
Allison Hayes, Nolan Holt, James Jaekle, Emma Johnson, Owen Keating, Nicholas Lipka,
Nicholas Lucas, Bella Mackey, Henry Matonis, Cole Navazio, Valen Piff, Canberra Marie
Rafferty, Luke Spitzer, Samantha Stallings, Isabella Wahl, Christian Knight
With prayerful best wishes, we share with these children the joy of their faith journey.
We express our great thanks to all those who have made this possible,
especially their parents and teachers.
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Parish Religious Education Program 2015-2016 Registration
Registration letters have been e-mailed to all families with students currently enrolled
in PREP. PREP classes will be Tuesdays, 4:45 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. to
7:45 P.M. Please be sure to return your registration forms immediately if you are
interested in a particular session because classes will be closed once class sizes are
completely filled.
If you have a new student to register for the 2015-2016 school year or have not received
your registration letter, please call the office 610-399-9642 and request a form or go to www.stmax.org,
click on PREP Home Page, and click on “Returning Students” or “New Students”. The registration form is
two pages. Please be sure to download/fill in both pages. Registration will be ongoing from April 8, 2015
through May 15, 2015. First grade is mandatory in order to make First Penance and First Eucharist in
second grade. Kindergarten is not mandatory but a class is available during the Tuesday 4:45 – 6:00 P.M.
session ONLY.
MANNA CANNED FOOD COLLECTION MAY 2ND AND 3RD
Every month, generous parishioners at St. Max sponsor a food drive for local charities, helping to stock the
emergency food cupboards in our area. May’s drive will be in conjunction with the yearly Manna Canned
Food Collection of the Archdiocese. Food will still go to our local charity, at St. Agnes Day Room.
Many struggling families and individuals turn to the emergency food cupboards for support during times of
crisis. Their lives are blessed by the generosity of the faithful of our parish. Items in greatest need are beef
stew, tuna fish, fruit, vegetables, pasta, soups and baked beans.
Manna bags will be available after all Masses next weekend and may be returned the weekend of May 3 & 4
and will be taken to the St. Agnes Day Room. We thank you for your generosity.
Jesus, many times throughout Your life
You fed hungry people and You called others to help.
You called the young child with the loaves and fishes
to share his gifts. You call each one of us today.
Open our eyes to see the needs of others.
Open our hearts to hear Your call to share.
Open our hearts to welcome all
people to the table of love. Amen.
REGISTRATION TIME AT ST. MAX
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.
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Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing.
Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them.
“Bucky” Antell, Laura Arena, Fred Berger, James Burke, Sr., Donna Burke, Robert
Capizzi, Agnes Grady Chesko, 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, Kae Martin, 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, Joe
Peta, Chan Prathanaluangxay, Craig Riddell, Edward Robbins, Joseph Robbins, Mary Rossi, Anne Marie
Swans, Meghan Tenaglio, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Dana Vink.
CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS
OF CHESTER COUNTY
CYACC (pronounced “kayak”)
exists to offer Catholics in their
20’s and 30’s local social,
spiritual and service
opportunities. Join us this Wednesday at 7:30
pm at Sts. Peter and Paul parish hall as John
Harden from Ascension Press presents a talk
regarding the Eternal Keys to Happiness.
Check us out on Facebook or email us at
cyacc1@gmail.com for more information.
Save the Date
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish
Vacation Bible School
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE
MOTHER’S DAY—MAY 10TH
Order now for pick-up
on May 9th and 10th.
Forms are available in this bulletin (see
insert), online at www.stmax.org
or in the back of the church.
Orders are due on
Monday, May 4th
Orders may be picked up on
Saturday, May 9th
from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon and after the
5:30 PM Mass, as well as
Sunday, May 10th
after all Masses
If paying by check, you may
make them payable to
St. Maximilian Kolbe
June 22nd – June 26th
for more information, please contact
Roberta Dainton at
stmaxreligioused@comcast.net
If you have any questions, please call
Gina Crandall at
610-696-1601
Thank you for supporting SMYLE.
Funds support our many
service projects and
Steubenville Conference Trip.
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CHURCH COLLECTION
APRIL 12
$21,869.50
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR GENEROSITY!
What does it mean to be God’s people? It means
we recognize that everything we have and
everything we are belongs to God. We aren’t
“owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards”
of the gifts God has given us. It means we are
willing to use our gifts and our lives to care for
our neighbors and the world, just as God cares
for us.
MASS INTENTIONS
WEEK OF APRIL 19
MONDAY 8:00 AM
TUESDAY– 8:00
WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM
THURSDAY– 8:00 AM
FRIDAY– 8:00 AM
Abigail Mallon
Ethel Maynes
Jim Kilcur
Anna O’Connell
Jack Wawrzonek
SATURDAY— 9:00 AM Knights of Columbus
ST. MAX RELIGIOUS
GOODS STORE
COME IN! WE’RE OPEN!
We have a nice selection of First
Holy Communion gifts and cards
in stock for your convenience.
Available now and while supplies last:
Blue glass Communion photo frames
Satin finish Communion photo frames
w/cross and chalice
First Communion rosaries
Pearl pendant set with cross
Satin Communion purse set
Musical Jesus and child figurines (plays
Lord’s Prayer)
First Communion Keepsake Figurines
(perfect cake topper)
First Communion Keepsake Album
Books: Jesus Speaks to me on
My First Holy Communion
The Mass for Catholic Children
Picture Book of Saints
St. Joseph First Bible
Shop Hours:
Sunday morning 9:45 - 12 noon
WEEK OF APRIL 19
Sunday
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 Jn 2:1-5a;
Lk 24:35-48
Monday
Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday
Acts 7:51—8:1a; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday
Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40
Thursday
Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51
Friday
Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20