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Sunday, July 12, 2020Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekend Liturgies:Saturday: 5:00pm, Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am* & 1:00pm

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“A sower went out to sow.”

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Title Name / email ExtensionPastoral Center Jane Minogue 100 Receptionist kolbe@stmaxchurch.orgAdministrative Assistant Sarah Ruffing 102 Funeral Contact sruffing@stmaxchurch.orgPastor Monsignor Paul Albee 103 msgrpalbee@stmaxchurch.orgDeacon John Kruer 100 dcnjohn@stmaxchurch.orgDeacon Chris Laliberte 151 chris@stmaxchurch.orgDeacon Gary Mallaley 145 dcngary@stmaxchurch.orgCoordinator Of Gemma Fasani 110 Elementary Faith gemma@stmaxchurch.org FormationFaith Formation Maryann Heredia 137 Secretary mheredia@stmaxchurch.orgCoordinator Of Youth Kia Scott 113 Ministry & Confirmation kia@stmaxchurch.orgO’Reilly Hall Coordinator Lisa Capobianco 136 Pastoral Administration lisa@stmaxchurch.orgCoordinator Of Liturgies, Karen Marrone 131 Funerals & Weddings karen@stmaxchurch.orgDirector Of Music Paul Fagundes paul@stmaxchurch.orgBusiness Manager Catherine Brauer 101 cathy@stmaxchurch.orgPreschool Director Paula Kruer 114 pkkorner@stmaxchurch.org DirectLine818-874-1241Altar Servers altarservers@stmaxchurch.orgGift Shop kolbesgifts@stmaxchurch.org 111Bulletin Editors Terence & Jane Minogue bulletin@stmaxchurch.org

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Reading I Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 “ThereisnogodbesidesYouwhohavethecareofall.”

Reading II Romans 8:26-27 “TheSpiritcomestotheaidofourweakness.”

Gospel Matthew 13:24-43 “Thentherighteouswillshinelikethesunin thekingdomoftheirFather.Whoeverhas

earsoughttohear.”

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mon July 13 8:00 AM Agnes Cashman RIP

Tue July 14 8:00 AM Katherine Collins RIP

Wed July 15 8:00 AM Fr. Patrick O’Dwyer RIP

Fri July 17 8:00 AM Brendan Grainger RIP

Sat July 18 5:00 PM Osvaldo Fungo RIP

Sun July 19 9:00 AM Fr. Peter Foran SI

11:00 AM William Harris RIP

Joseph Luskin RIP

1:00 PM Madeline Bardens RIP

MASS INTENTIONS

After months of staying home, parents who are opting to engage in safe playdates should be aware of “friend fatigue.” Especially in the summer months, children have time for longer playdates and often choose to spend time with their best friends whenever they can. But these playdates can be too much of a good thing. Pay attention to cues from your child that he or she needs a break — excessive fighting, bad behaviors, short tempers. Use informed judgment to determine when it’s best for children to take a play break for a few days or so.

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DID YOU KNOW?

To Request Mass Intentions or Special Prayers:

1. Call the Pastoral Office: 818-991-3915 2. Email the pastoral office: kolbe@stmaxchurch.org

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Watch Out for Friend Fatigue

“Store up in your minds, the Lord’s wordswhich you receive, through your ears,

for the Word of the Lord, is the nourishment of the mind …Be careful, that the seed received

through your ears,remains in your heart.”

Saint Pope Gregory the Great (540-604)Father & Doctor of the Church

Our parish relies on the support of every-one in our parish family, especially during these difficult times, to help us further our mission this year.

Enrolling in online giving will simplify your monthly budgeting while also providing St. Maximilian Kolbe with consistent, reliable support for our parish family. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry, it’s easy to get started!

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Thank you for your continued supportof our parish family!

Kolbe’s Village GiftsThe perfect source for religious gifts!

We are now open!Sundays after the 9am and 11am Masses

and by appointment. Please call 818-991-3915

The painting “Sower with Setting Sun” (1888) is by Vincent Van Gogh. The parable of the sower was among Van Gogh’s favorite subjects. He painted 30 canvases with that image. While the sower had many meanings for him, Van Gogh knew his Bible well. During an early part of his life, he had been a preacher in a Belgian mining town.

ABOUT THE COVER

Please pray for the repose of the souls of our deceased brothers

and sisters.

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SARA AUSTINLENA CHAMBERS

PATRICK McCARTHYPATRICIA ROSSDORIS WARREN

WANT TO BECOME A PARISHIONER?

There’s an old saying that goes, “Once a Catholic, always a Catholic.” We at Saint Maximilian Kolbe welcome you home. We look forward to you joining our faith com-munity as we walk the paths God has laid out before us.

Please fill out the form to register: www.stmaxchurch.org/registration

You are welcome to visit the Pastoral Office or phone us at 818-991-3915, if you have ques-tions or need help.

Children’s Liturgy of the WordThis is a time of prayer and reflection on God’s Word presented online in child-friendly language and rituals. All children ages 3 years and older are invited: www.stmaxchurch.org

CONFESSIONSSaturdays from 3:45pm to 4:30pm outside and north of the Gathering Space.

Please continue to follow usher and signage directions keeping to safe social distancing and wearing masks.

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GOOD SEEDSToday Jesus continues to speak to his followers using parables. What a rich treasure we are given today in three parables about the kingdom of heaven! The kingdom is likened to a man sowing good seed in his field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed with flour. As they did last week, today the disciples press Jesus for an interpretation of one of the parables—the parable of the man sowing good seed. Lest we think that these parables are simply amusing little anecdotes, Jesus’ interpretation should be seen for what it is—a warning. Wailing and grinding of teeth in a fiery furnace await those who are children of the evil one. This parable points to the struggle for today’s believer. Sometimes, through sin, we sow weeds and pre-vent the love of Christ from blossoming. Let today’s Gospel help put us back on track. Let us recommit ourselves to preparing for the last days, the harvest, by blossoming as the good seeds we were created in love to be.

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