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St. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe Church
September 28, 2014 September 28, 2014 September 28, 2014 September 28, 2014
TwentyTwentyTwentyTwenty----sixth Sunday sixth Sunday sixth Sunday sixth Sunday
in Ordinary Timein Ordinary Timein Ordinary Timein Ordinary Time
A man had A man had A man had A man had
two sons. two sons. two sons. two sons.
He came to He came to He came to He came to
the first the first the first the first
and saidand saidand saidand said
“Son, go out “Son, go out “Son, go out “Son, go out
and work and work and work and work
in the in the in the in the
vineyard vineyard vineyard vineyard
today.”today.”today.”today.”
He said, He said, He said, He said,
‘I will not’ ‘I will not’ ‘I will not’ ‘I will not’
but but but but
afterwards afterwards afterwards afterwards
changed his changed his changed his changed his
mind and mind and mind and mind and
went.went.went.went.————
Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew
21:2821:2821:2821:28----29292929
Which one did the father’s will?Which one did the father’s will?Which one did the father’s will?Which one did the father’s will?
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RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MSGRSGRSGRSGR. R. R. R. ROBERTOBERTOBERTOBERT J. CJ. CJ. CJ. CARROLLARROLLARROLLARROLL, Pastor RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MARCARCARCARC F. CF. CF. CF. CAPIZZIAPIZZIAPIZZIAPIZZI, , , , Parochial Vicar RRRREVEVEVEV. T. T. T. THOMASHOMASHOMASHOMAS J. GJ. GJ. GJ. GARDNERARDNERARDNERARDNER In Residence LLLLAWRENCEAWRENCEAWRENCEAWRENCE BBBBRANDONRANDONRANDONRANDON, Permanent Deacon, Retired WWWWILLIAMILLIAMILLIAMILLIAM HHHHICKEYICKEYICKEYICKEY, Permanent Deacon AAAALFREDLFREDLFREDLFRED MMMMAURIELLOAURIELLOAURIELLOAURIELLO, Permanent Deacon AAAANITANITANITANITA DDDDIXONIXONIXONIXON, School Principal RRRROBERTAOBERTAOBERTAOBERTA DDDDAINTONAINTONAINTONAINTON,,,, Director of Religious Education SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN BBBBARBELLAARBELLAARBELLAARBELLA, Business Manager JJJJACKACKACKACK CCCCRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor SSSSARAARAARAARA TTTTOPPEROPPEROPPEROPPER, Music Director LLLLORIORIORIORI MMMMILLERILLERILLERILLER, , , , Administrative Assistant SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN TTTTEAFORDEAFORDEAFORDEAFORD, , , , Parish Secretary RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY PPPPHONEHONEHONEHONE 610-399-6936 RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY FFFFAXAXAXAX 610-399-4828 RRRRELIGIOUSELIGIOUSELIGIOUSELIGIOUS EEEEDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATION OOOOFFICEFFICEFFICEFFICE 610-399-9642 SCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOL PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE 610-399-8400 MAILINGMAILINGMAILINGMAILING AAAADDRESSDDRESSDDRESSDDRESS: 15 East Pleasant Grove Road West Chester, PA 19382 WWWWEBSITEEBSITEEBSITEEBSITE AAAADDRESSDDRESSDDRESSDDRESS: www.stmax.org EEEEMAILMAILMAILMAIL ADDRESSADDRESSADDRESSADDRESS: [email protected] BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS [email protected]
SSSSCHEDULECHEDULECHEDULECHEDULE OFOFOFOF MMMMASSESASSESASSESASSES Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:30 PM
Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
WWWWEEKDAYSEEKDAYSEEKDAYSEEKDAYS ININININ THETHETHETHE CCCCHAPELHAPELHAPELHAPEL Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM
Saturday – 9:00 AM
CCCCONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.
BBBBAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISM –––– 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. PPPPRERERERE----JORDANJORDANJORDANJORDAN – 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. MMMMARRIAGESARRIAGESARRIAGESARRIAGES – Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date of the wedding. AAAANOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTING OOOOFFFF TTTTHEHEHEHE SSSSICKICKICKICK————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. HHHHOMEOMEOMEOME VVVVISITSISITSISITSISITS---- Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in their homes. NNNNEWEWEWEW PPPPARISHIONERSARISHIONERSARISHIONERSARISHIONERS – 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. CCCCHARISMATICHARISMATICHARISMATICHARISMATIC PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER: Tuesdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM. CCCCENTERINGENTERINGENTERINGENTERING PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER:::: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM RCIARCIARCIARCIA–––– For those desiring to become Catholic or adults who were not baptized. Contact Fr. Capizzi.
RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY OOOOFFICEFFICEFFICEFFICE HHHHOURSOURSOURSOURS Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM
Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY 8:30AM-7:00 PM
CONCLUDING WITH THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
Join us on
Tuesday, October 7,
as we celebrate the feast of
Our Lady of the Rosary.
REFLECTION “The fruit is ripe on the vine. The question is not Will God raise up great
saints in our own day
and age? The question is Whom will God raise up? It will be those you least expect.”
—Matthew Kelly, Rediscover
Catholicism, pg. 135
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014 AT 7:00 PM
“Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz” Plan to attend the moving live production performed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, being presented here at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM. Experience firsthand the story of our heroic patron, Fr. Maximilian Kolbe, who courageously fought the forces of evil and offered his life for a family man in the concentration camp of Auschwitz during World War II. This program is filled with all the element of professional theatre. The show runs for approximately 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 10 and up. Admission is $10 per person, $18 for 2 or $25 per family. For tickets and additional information, please cotact Lori at the Rectory Office at 610-399-6936 or at [email protected]. See the gripping
trailer on our website and learn more at www.StMaxDrama.com. Discover Real Heroism!Discover Real Heroism!Discover Real Heroism!Discover Real Heroism!
BASICS OF THE FAITH What does the Catholic Church believe? What does the Church teach?
Where do we get these teachings? Are you comfortable discussing your faith
with family and friends? Would you like to update or refresh your knowledge
of the faith? If you would like to explore these questions, join us on the first Sunday of each
month at 8:45 to 10:15 am in the Maximilian room for coffee, tea, cake and a
PowerPoint presentation on a chapter of the United States Catholic Catechism
for Adults (USCCA). The information in the USCCA is supplemented with other sources, including
brief video segments. We’re currently studying the Ten Commandments. You’re welcome to attend
any or all sessions. No prior knowledge or preparation is required.
Our next session is October 5, 2014. The topic will be the First Commandment. You may also view
narrated Power Points of previous sessions online at your convenience at www.basicsofthefaith.org.
There is a discussion forum for you to post questions or comments.
For further information or to be placed on our email list, please contact Anne Chavez at
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CYACC
Young Adults: Join us for Praise & Worship Adoration
Are you a Catholic adult in your 20s
and 30s? CYACC (pronounced
"kayak") exists to offer you social,
spiritual, and service opportunities in
the local area. Join us this Wednesday for our monthly Praise & Worship Adoration. Holy Hour
begins at 7:30pm in the lower chapel of St. Agnes in
West Chester. Confession will be available. For more
info, check us out on Facebook, at www.cyacc.org, or
by emailing [email protected].
YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Archbishop Chaput has said
“One of the duties of Catholic
discipleship is the exercise of
mature, faithful citizenship.”
In an effort to promote their
call to faithful citizenship, the
Bishops of Pennsylvania have
once again authorized a parish-based, nonpartisan
voter registration effort to occur in parishes. At
St. Maximilian Kolbe, this effort will be led by the
Knights of Columbus and will take place after all
Masses this weekend September 27th and 28th.
The Knights of Columbus have partnered with the
Pennsylvania Catholic Conference to execute this
nonpartisan registration drive and to encourage all
Catholic citizens to exercise their right to vote and
thereby fulfill their civic duty and contribute to the
civic life of their country and their communities.
WHO CAN / SHOULD REGISTER?
• A citizen of the United States for at least
one month before the next primary,
special, municipal or general election.
• A resident of PA and the election in which
(s)he wants to register and vote for 30 days
before the next primary, special, municipal
or general election
• At least 18 years of age on or before the
day of the next primary, special, municipal
or general election.
New registrations for the upcoming elections must
be received (postmarks will not count) by Voter
Registration Service no later than Monday
October 6, 2014.
You may also REGISTER ONLINE AT
www.votespa.com
Too many have given too much for any American citizen not to vote.
BLESSING OF
THE ANIMALS
In honor of the feast day
of St. Francis of Assisi, we
will have our annual
Blessing of the animals on
Saturday, October 4th at
3:00 pm at the Rose Garden in front of the
outdoor Cross.
For the safety of the animals, please make
sure that your pets are leashed or in their pet
carriers during the celebration.
“If you have men who will exclude any of
God’s creatures from the shelter of
compassion and pity, you will have men
who will deal likewise with their fellow
men.” —St. Francis of Assisi
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20th ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY
RED MASS
ALL ARE WELCOME The Chester County Catholic Lawyers’
Association extends an open invitation for all to
attend the celebration of the 20th Annual Chester
County Red Mass on Thursday, October 16, 2014
at 5:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Church, West Chester.
The principal celebrant and homilist for the Mass
is Father Chris Walsh.
The Red Mass has been celebrated in Chester
County for the past nineteen years to honor the
Holy Spirit, the divine source of those blessings
which are the heralds of justice in the courtroom,
government offices and for law enforcement
personnel. Our Chester County tradition continues
this venerable practice that began in the 13th
century when the Red Mass traditionally opened
the judicial year.
Although it is a tradition for the legal community,
we invite anyone who wishes to join in the
blessing of this Mass to attend. Members of the
judiciary, court staff, lawyers, prosecutors and
public defenders, paralegals, legal secretaries, law
enforcement personnel, judicial support personnel
and all other persons are welcome to attend and
join us in prayer.
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
The regular monthly collection
of NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS for the needy
of Chester County will take
place next weekend, October
4th and 5th. Please leave your
donations in the bins in the
vestibule. Your generous contributions of
food are greatly appreciated.
SPIRITUAL READING GROUP For the past few years, a
spiritual reading group for
women has been meeting and
discussing various interesting
and thought-provoking books,
all with a spiritual theme.
Participation has strengthened our faith and
fostered meaningful and supportive bonds with
one another. We have read about many saints,
including our own patron saint, Maximilian
Kolbe and Mother Teresa. Our authors have
included Fr. Robert Barron, Dorothy Day, Fr.
Ron Rohlheiser, Henri Nouwen, Amy Welborn,
C. S. Lewis and Willa Cather. The group meets
on the first and third Thursdays of the month,
from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM in the Kolbe
Room.
Our first meeting of the season will be on
October 2, when we will begin discussion of
Sacred Fire, a Vision for a Deeper Human and
Christian Maturity by Fr. Ron Rohlheiser. If
you think you may want to join us or would like
more information, please call Pat Krause at 610-
793-2968. Participants need not read every
book, allowing for flexibility in attendance.
SMYLE KICK-OFF All 9th-12th graders are invited to be a part of St.
Max’s Youth group!! Join us this year, beginning
Sunday, September 28 in the Maximilian Room
(side door of the Rectory). And bring a friend!!
6:30-8p.m. (new time!)
For more information:
stmax.org/Faithformation/Youth Group.
For questions: [email protected]
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CHURCH COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
$17,684.50 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
“The measure of a life is not in its duration but in its donation.”
—Peter Marshall, former US Senate Chaplain
WOMEN’S CLUB The Women’s Club is
starting a new year and
would like to extend an
invitation to all women of
the parish to join us on
Wednesday, October 8th at
1:00 p.m. for an informal gathering. It will give
you a chance to meet current members, ask
questions, and become a member of the St. Max
Women’s Club. We meet in the St. Maximilian
Room (lower level of the Rectory). Light
refreshments will be served.
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
very worthy cause. The schedule for upcoming
meals is as follows:
Wednesday, October 22nd
Sunday, October 26th
Sunday, November 23rd
Wednesday, November 26th
Wednesday, December 24th
Sunday, December 28th
Sunday, January 25th
Wednesday, January 28th
If you would like to help or for more information
about this parish outreach please contact Tom
Oulahan at [email protected] or
(610) 436-0381.
PRAYER TO MY GUARDIAN ANGEL Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love entrusts me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Feast of The Guardian Angels, October 2
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
will lead Solemn Evening of Prayer and
Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament in
Thanksgiving for the ministry of
Bishop Daniel E. Thomas to the Church of Philadelphia and his
appointment as the Eighth Bishop of the
Diocese of Toledo.
Bishop Thomas will preach.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 5:30 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia PA 19103
An open reception will be held
immediately afterward.
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center Auditorium 222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia 19103
All are welcome to attend.
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St. Maximilian Kolbe Knights of Columbus Presents
COMEDY KNIGHTCOMEDY KNIGHTCOMEDY KNIGHTCOMEDY KNIGHT Saturday, November 15, 2014
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Show: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Doors Close: 10:30 p.m.
FANTASTIC COMEDIANS with Nationally Recognized FANTASTIC COMEDIANS with Nationally Recognized FANTASTIC COMEDIANS with Nationally Recognized FANTASTIC COMEDIANS with Nationally Recognized
Headliner & Two SidelinersHeadliner & Two SidelinersHeadliner & Two SidelinersHeadliner & Two Sideliners
Program venue:
• Social Hour with soft drinks, snacks, music, coffee and desserts • Bring your own Food and Alcoholic Beverages
*Additional raffle drawings, including 50/50 cash *Silent Auction items
Payment Options (make checks payable to “Knights of Columbus Council # 11319”): Enclose check and:
• Drop off at the Rectory, marked K of C mailbox, or, • Drop off ticket in the Drop Off Box in the church vestibule. • Mail to: Knights of Columbus, St. Maximilian Kolbe, 15 E Pleasant Grove Rd,
Westtown, PA 19382, or, • Return to St. Max School with your child’s Friday folder, in an envelope marked
Knights of Columbus Comedy Knight, or, • Contact any Knight of Columbus for direct payment by cash or check.
* Those designating a group name will be seated with that group.
Grand Prize Raffle: 2 roundtrip airline ticketsGrand Prize Raffle: 2 roundtrip airline ticketsGrand Prize Raffle: 2 roundtrip airline ticketsGrand Prize Raffle: 2 roundtrip airline tickets
for any destination in the Continental U.S.for any destination in the Continental U.S.for any destination in the Continental U.S.for any destination in the Continental U.S.
Ticket Order Form
!!!! ONLY 250 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!!!!! Name: ___________________ Phone: _______________ Date _________ E-Mail:____________________ Group Name*:______________________ ($30/ticket) Number of tickets: ___ X (EBS $25/ticket) Total payment = $ _____________ (Group $25/ticket or Group w/EBS $20/ticket) Early Bird Special (EBS) -- Tickets Purchased before 31 October $5 off / ticket Group Ticket Sales of more than 10 persons -- $5 off / ticket (Group tickets sold before 31 October are also eligible for the additional $5 off / ticket Early Bird Special)
Page 8 September 28, 2014
Please remember to Please remember to Please remember to Please remember to pray for the sick.pray for the sick.pray for the sick.pray for the sick.
Mary Rossi Kae Martin Dan Moore Felice McElwaine Paul Morelewicz
Gary Hunter Joseph Regan Ray Holback John Gaydos Ron Hauser
Bob Wiig Laura Arena Pam Tiburzio Pat Gillen Alma Parsons
Angelina Fiorito Craig Riddell Jeff Melasecca Edmund Hayes Ethan Mullin
Patricia Griest Robert Capizzi Dana Vink Meghan Tenaglio David Doty
Evelyn Burgess Mary Garofalo Tess Merlini Maryann Corrigan Hayden Elliot
Denise Doyle Maria Costello Joseph Robbins Judy Ikena Chase Zelinger
Frank Donato Karen Tipka John McGowan Fred Berger Glen Dekutoski
Marie O’Connor Henry Tenaglio Marie Sutter Barbara Ostapowicz Sondra Kelly-Richmond
Garry Hallman Alexandra Morin James Burke, Sr Agnes Grady Chesko JoEllen McLaughlin
Anne Marie Swans Kathleen McGrory Edward Robbins Louis DiGregorio Chan Prathanaluangxay
Bill Verona Agnes Iacona Martha Kerr Sandra Alger Leonard D’Adamo
Daily Mass Readings Week of September 28
Monday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Jn 1:47-51
Tuesday Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Lk 9:51-56
Wednesday Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Lk 9:57-62
Thursday Jb 19:21-27; Mt 18:1-5, 10
First Friday Jb 38:1, 12-21, 40:3-5; Lk 10:13-16
First Saturday Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Lk 10:17-24
UNEMPLOYED SUPPORT GROUP
AT ST. CORNELIUS PARISH
CHADDS FORD
The loss of a job can be a life-altering event. For
those who find themselves at such a crossroads
due to downsizing and the economy, there are
others to walk with you through this period of
transition. Meetings will be held each Friday from
9 to 11 a.m. in the Parish Life Center Meeting
Room at St. Cornelius Church in Chadds Ford.
It is where they gather together to encourage,
network, exchange ideas, support and pray for one
another as you navigate this period in you life.
Many people have been successful at finding jobs
though this group.
If your company is hiring , please email job details
and contact information to [email protected].
And the information will be circulated to the
group. “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK”
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MASS INTENTIONS
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28
MONDAY 8:00 AM James Kilcur
TUESDAY– 8:00 AM Alerana Popolillo
WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM Ken Gincley, Jr.
THURSDAY–8:00 AM Mary Ziegenfuss
FRIDAY–8:00 AM Augusta L. Makoski
SATURDAY—9:00 AM John Moore
Altar flowers this Altar flowers this Altar flowers this Altar flowers this weekend were donated weekend were donated weekend were donated weekend were donated
in memory of in memory of in memory of in memory of Robert and Claire MisquithRobert and Claire MisquithRobert and Claire MisquithRobert and Claire Misquith
RESPECT LIFE NEWS Next Sunday, Oct. 5th the Respect Life Committee will have a table with pro-life materials
and a Pro-Life Union bulletin with updates on the latest happenings in the area on pro-life
issues. We will also be collecting donations for all the work being done and the various
efforts being done in behalf of the many causes for Life. We can use some volunteers to
help man the table at any one of the Masses on that weekend. If anyone is free for a few
minutes after Mass, please call Joan Carbo at 610-431-3686.
*************
On Oct. 5th on Respect Life Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM there will be the Annual National Life Chain in
West Chester on High and Market Streets in front of the Old Court House. There will be a one hour vigil to
stand silently in prayer with signs for life, bearing witness for the innocent pre-born whose many lives have
been taken since Roe vs Wade was made law in 1973. This is an opportunity to put into action our belief in
the sanctity of life and to do as St. John Paul II often told us, “We must defend life!” Signs will be
distributed in front of the court house by designated captains to all those who attend.
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HELPERS OF GOD’S PRECIOUS CHILDREN This Saturday, October 4th is The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Vigil Mass at St. Agnes Church in West
Chester at 8AM followed by a Rosary pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood (8 South Wayne Street). St.
Maximilian Kolbe parishioners are invited to join the Helpers to be a witness and prayer warrior to pray for
an end to abortion. Just by our presence and prayers, we are able to encourage those going into Planned
Parenthood. We can let them know that there are other safe environments and true health care facilities they
can go to for their care. Mother Teresa says “We may not always be successful, but the important thing is
being faithful!” Please consider joining our 100 prayer warriors in praying for an end to Abortion.
After the Helpers Rosary at Planned Parenthood, there will be a gathering across from Planned Parenthood,
representing 40 Days for Life as “Family Day” where they will be collecting all baby items such
as: diapers, wipes, lotion, clothes (size 4’s particularly needed). These will be distributed to Birthright and
other organizations where needed. If you can’t get there on the 4th of Oct. Joan Carbo will deliver your
items for you; if you leave them in the Lost and Found Room of the church during the week.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up and volunteer for any of these activities, please call Joan
Carbo at 610-431-3686.
