St. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe ChurchSt. Maximilian Kolbe Church

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Canonization of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata

Spread love

wherever you go.

Let no one ever

come to

you without

leaving happier.

—St. Teresa

of Kolkata

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RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MSGRSGRSGRSGR. R. R. R. ROBERTOBERTOBERTOBERT J. CJ. CJ. CJ. CARROLLARROLLARROLLARROLL, Pastor RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MATTHEWATTHEWATTHEWATTHEW WINDLEWINDLEWINDLEWINDLE,,,, 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 MMMMONICAONICAONICAONICA MMMMALSEEDALSEEDALSEEDALSEED School Principal RRRROBERTAOBERTAOBERTAOBERTA DDDDAINTONAINTONAINTONAINTON,,,, Director of Religious Education SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN BBBBARBELLAARBELLAARBELLAARBELLA, Business Manager JJJJACKACKACKACK CCCCRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor SSSSARAARAARAARA DDDDEMPSEYEMPSEYEMPSEYEMPSEY, Music Director LLLLORIORIORIORI MMMMILLERILLERILLERILLER, , , , Administrative Assistant SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN TTTTEAFORDEAFORDEAFORDEAFORD, , , , Parish Secretary

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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

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8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM

CCCCONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.

BBBBAPTISMSAPTISMSAPTISMSAPTISMS –––– Every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 1:00 PM. Call the Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance for arrangements. Godparents’ Letters of Eligibility are due one month one month one month one month before the Baptism.

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. Please call one of the priests.

AAAANOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTING OOOOFFFF TTTTHEHEHEHE SSSSICKICKICKICK————In case of serious illness or surgery, please contact one of our parish priests. This Sacrament can also be 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 interested in becoming Catholic or adults who were baptized Catholic but not confirmed,. Contact Fr. Windle.

RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY OOOOFFICEFFICEFFICEFFICE HHHHOURSOURSOURSOURS Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM

Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY

WITH THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

Adoration begins at 8:30AM Benediction at 7:00 PM.

“Spend as much time as possible in front of

the Blessed Sacrament and He will fill you

with His strength and His power.”

—St. Teresa of Kolkata

“Suffering is one of the central mysteries of the human experience. Faith and hope lead to the conclusion that suffering has value. Our suffering is connected to Jesus’ suffering in ways we will never fully understand in this lifetime.”

—Rediscover Jesus, pg. 72

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Save the Date!

Sunday, October 2nd

1:00-4:00 pm

Church Parking Lot

Family Fun for Everyone!

MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE

The regular monthly collection of NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS for the needy of Chester County will take place this weekend September 3rd and 4th. Please leave your donations in the bins in the vestibule. Your generous contributions of food are greatly appreciated.

PARABLES OF JESUS

Two thousand years ago, Jesus spoke in parables. These same stories continue to serve as a guide for living our faith in

21st century America. On Saturday, September 17th, the Men’s Scripture Discussion Group will begin a new series focusing on the Parables. We invite men of all ages to join us for a lively discussion at 7:45 AM in the Kolbe Room. Light refreshments are provided. Feel free to bring a beverage. For additional information, call Deacon Al Mauriello at 484-459-4265.

WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY

MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Sue Watson will be offering a Bible study on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-11:00, beginning on September 21st. They will be studying the “Gospel of Luke.” If you would like to register, please call the Rectory Office.

CHARISMATIC

PRAYER GROUP

Are you interested in

refreshing your prayer life after

a long, hot summer. Come join

our faith sharing any Tuesday

evening or Friday morning. St. Max has a

Charismatic Prayer Group that meets on Tuesday

evenings after Benediction in the Chapel. Those

meetings will resume Tuesday, September 13 at

7:30 pm. St. Max also has a Centering Prayer

group that meets on Friday mornings after the 8:00

am Mass & Rosary. These meetings will resume

Friday, September 16 at 8:45 am in the Chapel.

All are welcome. For more information, call Carol

Kosachuk at 610-793-2782 or email Fran Hay at

fhay99@comcast.net

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BASICS OF THE FAITH Basics of the Faith is an ongoing monthly series dealing with basic doctrines of the Catholic Church. In May of 2016 we finished our five-year study of the United States Catholic Catechism For Adults (USCCA). Each of the thirty-six sessions covered one chapter of that book. Information and videos from many sources supplemented that found in the USCCA. Outlines and narrated PowerPoints of all sessions are found at www.basicsofthefaith.org. Our topic for the 2016-2017 sessions will be a more in-depth study of Jesus Christ. Each 90 minute session will include a viewing and discussion of one segment of Bishop Barron’s Priest,

Prophet and King series, as well as a presentation of material based on Pope St. John Paul II’s talks on Jesus, Son and Savior. You’re welcome to attend any individual session. No prior knowledge or preparation is needed. References will be provided for those who want to read the source material in advance. We meet on the first Sunday of the month in the Maximilian Room (Rectory side entrance) from 8:45 to 10:15 am. Due to the parish festival on October 2, our first session will be Sunday, September 25, 2016. Coffee, tea, and cake will be provided. To be added to our mailing list for information o n upcoming sessions, contact Anne Chavez at basicsofthefaith@gmail.com. Outlines and narrated PowerPoints of previous topics are available at www.basicsofthefaith.org.

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MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!!

The 3rd Annual AbbeyFest: Faith,

Music and Family all-day music festival will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 on the grounds of Daylesford Abbey in Paoli from 11am-9pm. Come and join us at this faith-filled event that features Music bands/Christian artists, Speakers, Mass, Confessions and Eucharistic Adoration. Last year, AbbeyFest drew close to 3,000 attendees of all ages, including many parish families. So grab some friends, family, a blanket…and make a day of it! In addition to music, there will be food, craft vendors/exhibits, and games for kids. The 2016 music line-up include award-winning bands such as: Sidewalk Profits, Stars Go Dim, The Josh Blakesley Band, and many more! Catholic author and speaker Jeff Cavins will give the keynote. More Information and Tickets on sale now at: www.theabbeyfest.com. Any questions, please check the website or contact Jim or Lia Gorman ( 6 1 0 ) 2 9 6 - 2 3 3 0 ( e m a i l : jimliagorman@comcast.net)

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

You’re invited to step away from everyday life for a day of inspiration and renewal at the Catholic Women’s Conference, “Mother of Mercy, Make Our Hearts like Yours!” On Saturday, October 29th, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown PA. Nine dynamic speakers address all facets of the feminine genius and its influence on the total woman—mind, body and spirit—in creating a heart of mercy. This special day included something for every woman, married, single and consecrated, featuring presentations in English, Spanish, Sign language and a young women’s track. Find more i n f o r m a t i o n a n d r e g i s t e r a t www.CatholicWomensConference.org.

3rd ANNUAL ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CARDINAL RUN FOR FUN

A FUN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENT

This event will be held on Sunday, October 9th at Rustin High School. Registration begins at 12 Noon and the walk/run begins at 1:00 PM. There is a 5K and a 1 mile walk/run as well as kids’ races.

• Cost is $60 per family, with a discount available during pre-registration.

• Event t-shirts are also available at this time.

• You can register now at www.runtheday.com.

If any individuals or businesses would like to help sponsor the run, please contact Maureen

Blumenthal at 484-678-6640.

All proceeds benefit the St. Maximilian Kolbe

Home and School Association.

END OF LIFE ISSUES-A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE At one time or another all of us are confronted with end of life concerns, either for ourselves or for loved ones. The medical and ethical issues can be a source of confusion and anxiety as we try to make the “right” decisions. Our Catholic Faith provides clarity and reassurance on these matters. Deacon Alfred J. Mauriello II MD, will offer a presentation on two separate dates to discuss an overview of the Church’s teachings. There will be ample time for discussion as well as an opportunity for questions on end of life and other medical/ethical issues.

Session 1 Thursday, September 29th 9:30 AM

Refreshments will be offered after Daily Mass until the presentation begins.

Session 2 Thursday, October 6th 7:00 PM

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PREP TEACHERS NEEDED

Please prayerfully consider sharing your faith with the children of our parish. We are in need of volunteers to teach on Tuesday nights in the following positions:

6:30-7:45 pm Session 1st grade teacher only

Volunteers must be practicing Catholics over 18 and complete the Safe Environment clearances and training. Contact the Parish Religious Education Program office at 610-399-9642 or at stmaxreligioused@comcast.com to volunteer or for more information.

ST. MAX MUSIC MINISTRY

Volunteers Needed!!!

The Music Ministry is in need of singers and musicians for the Adult Choir, SMCC, Handbells and Cantors.

SMCC - Rehearse Tuesdays 6:00-7:15

and sing most Saturday evenings at 5:30 Vigil Mass.

Adult Choir - Rehearse Thursdays

7:00-8:30 and sing most Sundays during either the 9:00 or 10:30 Mass and

sometimes at noon. Handbells - Rehearse Tuesdays 7:15-8:30

and play once or twice a month.

Cantors - Are scheduled once or twice a month based on availability

and Mass preference

Youth Choir (Children’s Choir) - Contact Sara Dempsey for more information.

For more information about any of our

parish music ensembles please contact Sara Dempsey at the Rectory Office at 610-399-

6936 or at music@stmax.org

People are often unreasonable,

illogical and self –centered. Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people will accuse you of selfish motives. Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some fall friends and gain true enemies.

Succeed anyway. If you are honest and sincere,

people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. What you spend years building,

someone could destroy overnight. Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow.

Do good anyway. Give the world your best and

it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

—Mother Teresa

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On Monday, September 19th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., we will hold an information night for the RCIA process in the Newman Room of the Church. This meeting is for any adult,

teen or child (with parent) who is interested in a fuller relationship with God and a greater understanding of our Catholic Faith.

If you are not baptized, or a baptized non-Catholic Christian, or a baptized Catholic who has not yet received all Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist & Confirmation), please come and bring your questions! We will discuss the time, content and purpose of RCIA and answer any questions. No reservation required.

RCIA INFORMATION

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process of discernment whereby adults learn about and begin to experience the beliefs and rites of the Catholic Church. RCIA sessions are held weekly on Mondays from September until after Easter. Each session presents a specific aspect of the Faith and allows for discussion and questions. Those who attend RCIA sessions are there to learn and discern. There is no obligation to enter the Church unless and until they decide it's right for them. If you are merely interested in what it means to be Catholic, what the Church teaches and why, and/or are seeking a deeper relationship with our Lord, please come!

Meetings are most Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM

RCIA Contacts: Fr. Matthew Windle 610-399-6936, ext. 224 frwindle@stmax.org

Deacon William Hickey deaconhickey@stmax.org

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YOUNG ADULTS

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Please join the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County at one of our upcoming events! This Wednesday September 7, 2016 we have our monthly Holy Hour at 7:30 PM in the lower chapel of St. Agnes in West Chester. Then, we will have our Fall Dance on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 8 to 11 P.M. at the Meehan Center at Ss. Simon and Jude in West Chester! For more info, check us out on Facebook or email us at cyacc1@gmail.com.

RECTORY OFFICE RECEPTIONIST

Sts. Simon and Jude, West Chester, is looking to hire a full time receptionist. As the Receptionist you will be the representative of the parish. They are seeking an individual who has the ability to build positive relationships with a high level of interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. This is a full-time position with benefits. A job description is located on the parish web site www.simonandjude.org. Click on What’s

Happening, then click on Job Opportunity. Please send resume to Ron Avellino (ron@simonandjude.org) or call 610-696-3624.

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KOLBE CARE MINISTRY FOR

THE HOMEBOUND

The Kolbe Care ministry offers visits and outreach to the home-bound in our parish and relief visits for caregivers of parish-ioners. This can be a one-time visit or something more regular, a phone call or letter. If you or a family member within the par-ish need or would like a visit or if you would like to volunteer your time and presence to others, please call Kathy Dobson at 610-357-3866.

“Let us remember that love lives through sacrifice and is nourished by giving.”

-St. Maximilian Kolbe

Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them.

Laura Arena, Marsha Ashton, Edith Brown, James Burke Sr., Joan Carbo, Maryann Corrigan, Nicky DeAngelo, Louis DiGregorio, Terry Donahue, Frank Donato, David Doty, Charles Doyle, Denise Doyle, Hayden Elliot, Bobby Favocci, Angelina Fiorito, Patricia Foster, Isabel Francolini, Mary Garofalo, Emma Gebhart, Ed Gleason, Paula Gowan, Patricia Greist, Ron Hauser, Edmund Hayes, Marie Herrschaft, Laurie Hissey, Ray Holback, Gary Hunter, Agnes Iacona, Judy Ikena,

Sondra Kelly-Richmond, Martha Kerr, Lynn Lanciano, F. Edmund Lynch, Jack McAdams, Alexi McAlonan, Felice McElwaine, Bud McFadden, Eleanor McGowan, John McGowan, Kathleen McGrory, Jeff Melasecca, Gene Melcher, Amy Miller, Heather Miller, Kayleigh Moran, Alexandra Morin, Ethan Mullin, Paul Nappi, Marie O’Connor, James Palo, Joe Peta, Chan Prathanaluangxay, Craig Riddell, Edward Robbins, Joseph Robbins, Marlene Roberts, Drew Robertson, Helen Rochford, Mary Rossi, Geraldine Rotteveel, Wendy Schmidt, John Slanga, Anne Marie Swans, Ted Teaford, Sr., Meghan Tenaglio, Janice Thompson, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Marion Vickers, Dana Vink.

ARE YOU REGISTERED? If you worship with us, we welcome you to St. Maximilian Kolbe! We encourage you to register and become an active member of our parish community. We strive to keep our membership records as updated as possible. There is a constant ebb and flow of people moving in and out of the parish. If you don’t receive mail from the parish, it is a good indication that we do not have you enrolled. If you wish to register, please come to the Rectory Office after Mass on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM or from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The Rectory Office phone number is (610) 399-6936. You may also register online at www.stmax.org.

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WWW.STMAX.ORG

Make sure you visit our website regularly . On it you will find a wealth of information about parish life—from registering/membership, news on parish events and happenings, a digital copy of the bulletin as well as interesting informative videos by noted Catholic speakers, such as Bishop Robert Barron. Stay in touch with your St. Max family!

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MASS INTENTIONS

WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER 5TH

MONDAY 8:00 AM Carol Joan Zurlo

TUESDAY– 8:00 AM Robert Capizzi

WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM Katie Durant

THURSAY 8:00 AM Christians in the Middle East

FRIDAY 8:00 AM John Maynes

SATURDAY—9:00 AM Jeremiah Hennigan

CHURCH COLLECTION

AUGUST 28 $21,391.50

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

“If we pray, we will believe. If we believe, we will love. If we love, we will serve.”

—St. Teresa of Koltata

Week of September 4, 2016

Twenty-third Sunday

in Ordinary Time

Sunday Wis 9:13-18b; Phlm 9-10, 12-17;

Lk 14:25-33 Monday

1 Cor 5:1-8; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday

1 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday

1 Cor 7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday

Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23

Friday 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6:39-42

Saturday 1 Cor 10:14-22; Lk 6:43-49

BULLETIN ADVERTISERS If you are in need of a product or service, please consider contacting one of the many businesses that are advertised in the bulletin. It is through their generosity that we are able to provide it to you. If you are a business owner and are interested in advertising, please contact the Rectory Office at 610-399-6936.