ST.

MAXIMILIAN

KOLBE CHURCH

JUNE 17, 2012

11TH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY

TIME

"To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use

for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the

smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and

becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds

of the sky can dwell in its shadeof the sky can dwell in its shadeof the sky can dwell in its shadeof the sky can dwell in its shade." ." ." ." Mark 4:30Mark 4:30Mark 4:30Mark 4:30----32323232

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REV. MSGR. ROBERT J. CARROLL, Pastor REV. MARC F. CAPIZZI, Parochial Vicar REV. JOHN J. NORDEMAN, In Residence LAWRENCE BRANDON, Permanent Deacon, Retired WILLIAM HICKEY, Permanent Deacon ALFRED MAURIELLO, Permanent Deacon ANITA DIXON, School Principal KATHLEEN CONNELLY, Director of Religious Education SUSAN BARBELLA, Business Manager JACK CRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor JESSICA MUNOZ KOHAN, Music Director BEVERLY SOPER, Parish Secretary SUSAN TEAFORD, Parish Secretary RECTORY PHONE 610-399-6936 RECTORY FAX 610-399-4828 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 610-399-9642 SCHOOL PHONE 610-399-8400 MAILING ADDRESS: 15 East Pleasant Grove Road West Chester, PA 19382 WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.stmax.org EMAIL ADDRESS: saintmax@comcast.net

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.

BAPTISM – Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:00 PM. The 4th Sunday, alternating at the 5:30 PM and 12:00 Noon Masses. PRE-JORDAN – Expectant and/or new parents and godparents 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – Every Tuesday in the Chapel beginning at 9:00 AM, ending at 7:00 PM. CHARISMATIC PRAYER: Thursdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM. CENTERING PRAYER: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM CONSOLERS OF THE UNITED HEARTS MASS Last Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Chapel

Father’s Day Blessing Loving God, we give you thanks for the many gifts you have given us; the gift of life, the gift of those who love us and especially, today, we thank you for the gift of our fathers. We ask your blessing upon our fathers who gave us rules to live by, standards to uphold, joys to cherish, faith to live by, hopes worth dreaming of and who blessed our lives with their unselfish and unconditional love. We remember our fathers who have died and for the unique way they revealed for us your love. We ask that you keep them in your care until the time comes for us to join them in your Kingdom. Protect and guide them. Keep them in your care and grant that their children may always honor them with a spirit of profound respect. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. AMEN.

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PERSONS IN CHRIST: FIGURES OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

A formation series for parish evangelization A contemplative look at those who shared greatest intimacy

with Christ during his earthly life in order to discern the rich and diverse dimensions of evangelization. Parish

evangelization coordinators, teams, and anyone interested in the work of evangelization are invited!

Week 1: Jesus Christ, Source and Summit of Evangelization The Blessed Virgin, The Hidden Dimension of Evangelization Week 2: St. John the Baptist, The Prophetic Dimension of Evangelization St. John the Evangelist, Leaning Against the Heart of Christ St. Paul, Missionary Zeal and Faithful Proclamation Week 3: St. Peter, The Apostolic Faith and the Role of Authority in Evangelization Ss. Martha & Mary, The Loving Dialogue Between Service and Contemplation June 11, 18, 25 (Mondays) at 7-9pm Our Lady of Charity Parish 231 Upland Road • Brookhaven Sept 6, 13, 20 (Thursdays) at 7-9pm St. Norbert Parish, 50 Leopard Road • Paoli

To register or for more information, please contact: Meghan Cokeley, Assistant Director, Office for the

Formation of the Laity • Archdiocese of Philadelphia 215-587-5630 • mcokeley@adphila.org.

Interfaith Housing Assistance Corporation of Chester County is a West Chester-based social service agency asking for donations of backpacks, general school supplies as well as monetary donations to be distributed to the families they serve. Interfaith Housing is a non-profit organization assisting single-parent families, offering case management and limited financial support to these family who are working hard in a troubling economy. You may contact the agency directly at 610-696-5675 to make your donation.

ROSARY NOVENA FOR THE

PARISH

Beginning this weekend, and for nine consecutive Saturdays (August 11), we will pray the rosary as a parish at 5:00 PM (before the Vigil Mass.) The intention of this Novena of

Rosaries is for the continued healing of our parish. All are invited to participate in this powerful prayer to Mary under the guidance of our patron, St. Maximilian Kolbe, who knew the power of Mary’s intercession.

COOKS NEEDED FOR THE DAY ROOM

St. Agnes Day Room is in urgent need of permanent cooks as well as substitute cooks, especially for the summer. Cooks prepare a part of the meal in their homes and deliver it hot (if appropriate) and ready to serve to the Day Room by 11:15 on the day assigned. There are openings for June as well as sup positions in July and August. Summer is very busy with regular cooks going on vacation and the increased numbers of school children who are attending our camps who would normally eat lunch at school. Please contact Mary Barcus at marebarcus@gmail.com or 610-431-1944 if you are able to help out or if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your generous consideration in this matter.

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SAFE COMMUNION HOSTS In the past, Catholic Canon Law prohibited use of

additives or “foreign matter” in the Eucharist because the host had to contain enough gluten from wheat to give the

confection of bread. Several years ago, a group of Benedictine sisters in Missouri developed a

low-gluten host that contained just enough wheat to satisfy Cannon Law, but not enough to cause damage for

those who have celiac disease.

The Catholic Church is firmly rooted in Scripture and Tradition. In keeping with the belief that Jesus used a wheat bread at the Last Supper, the Church has required

that breads used for communion be made with wheat and contain gluten.

The low gluten hosts made by Sisters from the Congregation of Benedictine Sisters

of Perpetual Adoration, made with pregelatinized wheat starch and water, has a gluten content of less than 0.01%. It is made, stored, and shipped in a designated

area free from all other wheat products. (continued on page 5)

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 prepare and serve meals for this very worthy cause. The schedule for upcoming meals is as follows; Wednesday, June 27th - Wednesday, July 25th - Wednesday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 26th—The Brooks Family Sunday, September 23rd - If you would like to help or for more information about this parish outreach please contact Tom Oulahan at stmaxsafeharbor@yahoo.com or (610) 436-0381.

For further information visit: http://www.altarbreadsbspa.com/lowgluten.php

FORTNIGHT FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: RELIGIOUS LIBERTY CONFERENCE

In response to the government-proposed HHS Mandate that attacks the religious freedom of many Americans, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has declared a Fortnight for Religious Freedom from June 21 to July 4, a period devoted to prayer and education for the protection of our most precious freedom. In response, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a Religious Liberty Conference, which will take place on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:30pm. It will be repeated on Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. The cost is $15.00. Lunch will be served. Please register at: prolife@adphila.org or 215-587-5661. Questions can be directed to: Steven Bozza, Respect Life Office, 215-587-5661, sbozza@adphila.org or Meghan Cokeley, Office for Formation of the Laity, 215-587-5630, mcokeley@adphila.org

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How much gluten?

Each low-gluten host is produced and packaged in a dedicated environment. The hosts are made separately by hand, unlike common altar breads which are stamped

out of thin sheets of bread by a cutter. Therefore each host is a slightly different size and shape. Most importantly, the final product has been checked for gluten content.

The analysis was performed by the American Institute of Baking (AIB International) using the ELISA (enzyme- linked, immunosorbent assay). According to Sister Lynn,

the result of this analysis was reported as “no gluten detected.” Since the lowest limit of gluten detection of this analysis is 0.01%, the hosts are labeled as having

0.01% gluten content. Realistically speaking, the actual gluten content is most likely lower because no gluten could be detected by this assay. The tests used were not

capable of detecting gluten at lesser amounts so there is no way to know just how much lower than 0.01% the hosts really are.

The low gluten altar breads were featured in an article in the magazine Gluten-Free Living. The editorial and accompanying write-up cited data from the Center for

Celiac Research that showed that the less than 0.01% gluten content of these

breads would be perfectly safe for most celiacs. The article states The measurement cited here, 0.01%, represents 100 PPMs (parts per million). But

the more important number is 37 micrograms, because it is daily exposure to gluten that counts. The best current information shows that 10 milligrams a day should be

safe. Ten milligrams is the same as 10,000 micrograms. If you divide 37 micrograms into

10,000 micrograms, you will find that you would have to eat 270 wafers every day to reach the danger point. At most, celiacs would consume one wafer per day or

about 0.04% (four tenths of one percent) of the amount considered dangerous.

Approval from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops The new hosts received the blessing of the Catholic Church. Enclosed with each

package of hosts is an insert quoting the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for the Liturgy:

“The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Clyde Missouri have

developed a low-gluten host. The total gluten content of this product is 0.01%; its contents of unleavened bread and water and free of additives

conform to the requirements of the Code of Canon Law, canon 924.2. This “low-gluten” content is still enough gluten to confect bread for the

Eucharist. Many gluten-intolerant persons may be able to consume it or some portion of it, but are strongly advised to check with their personal

physician in advance. This product is the only true, low-gluten altar bread known to the Secretariat and approved for use at Mass in the United

States.”

Available at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church We would like to inform those persons who suffer from celiac disease or wheat

allergies that low-gluten hosts as authorized by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will soon be available. Please call Fr. Capizzi at the Rectory (610-399-6936)

if you need to receive low-gluten hosts so that we may plan accordingly.

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EXTENDING A WARM WELCOME IS TO LIGHT A CANDLE

IN A PERSON’S LIFE! We need your help! We are looking for smiling, friendly faces to welcome parishioners, guests and newcomers to the Celebration of the Liturgy.

Greeters and Ushers help to create a welcoming

atmosphere of true hospitality, drawing all

together in the spirit of community and opening

the way to fully participate in the liturgy. If you have questions about this ministry please contact the Greeter Coordinators: James and Clare Wood by telephone at 610-431-2217 or email at furnacefighter@verzion.net.

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and parents. The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring a day of fun at St. Charles Seminary. The 6th Annual Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Congress (BBVC), led by Philly Seminarians, have planned a day filled with activities, sports, Mass, confession and great food! BBVC hosts this day of activity centered around vocation on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. For more information, please contact the Vocation Office at 610-667-5778 or kzampier@adphila.org.

CYO REGISTRATION OPEN All fall sport (Flag Football, JV & Varsity

Football, Soccer, Volleyball and Cheerleading) registrations are open!

Go to Wagdogs.com to register.

The first 30 football players to register will be able to use the brand new helmets ordered for this year’s

football season.

Tryouts for varsity girls volleyball will be Wednesday, August 1st and Thursday, August 2nd from 7-8:30 PM. Please contact Beth Glaser with

any questions at (610) 905-8358 or glaser.beth@gmail.com.

You are NOT your parents . . . the challenges that you face are not the same as the challenges of generations past. Do you want REAL answers to the questions you have been asking?

How can you stay pure in an impure world?

What is the difference between love and lust?

What is the “language of the body”

and how do I “speak” it?

Can Christ bring healing to me if

I’ve already “messed up”?

Why did God give us our sexual desires?

All youth entering 9th through graduating 12th grades are invited to the T.O.B. Summer Series ’12! Each Wednesday from July 18th through August 15th we will meet at St. Agnes Parish in West Chester from 6pm to 9pm. The $50 registration fee includes dinner each night of the five weeks. To register please see your Youth Minister or download the registration form at www.saintagnesparish.org. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Chrusch at 610-269-8294 or email KenC@stjoesdtown.org.

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CHURCH COLLECTION JUNE 10, 2012—$20,296

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! All Christians are but God's stewards. Everything

we have is on loan from the Lord, entrusted to us

for a while, to use in serving Him.

—John MacArthur

On Sunday, June 24 our diocese will take up the

Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy

Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most

important charitable works. The proceeds benefit

the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression,

and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we

can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.

LOOKING FOR

OTHER CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS? Catholic Young Adults of Chester County continues to meet on Wednesdays at

7:30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Chester. All young adults in their

20s and 30s are invited to join us for events promoting faith, fellowship, and

service! June 20: Dr. Les Ruppersberger-

"Contraception: The Church's Most Controversial Teaching"

June 27: Lisa Goddard- "99 Ways to Authentically Attract Your Future

Spouse by Growing in Virtue"

For more information find us on Facebook, at cyacc.org, or by emailing

o u r c hap l a i n , F r . J e f f R o t t : jrott@simonandjude.org.

VILLA MARIA ACADEMY SPORTS CAMPS Villa Maria Academy High School will be holding the following sports camps for girls this summer: Basketball Camp-June 18-22 Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Grades 4-10 Volleyball Camp-June 18-21 Time: Level 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 3:00pm-6:00pm Level 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) 6:00pm to 9:00pm Grades 6-10 Field Hockey Camp–June 25-28 Time 8:00am-12:30pm Grades 3-12. For more info, please contact the Athletic Dept. at 610-

644-2551 ext1056.

DIOCESAN FINANCIAL REPORT A copy of the Archdiocesan financial report for

the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 was recently included in the June issue of The

Catholic Standard and Times. If you would like to review this document, please go to the

website link http://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2012/05/June-2012-Financial-report-final-

for-web.pdf

Beginning in September, the parish bulletin will be published by Bon Venture Services. If you wish to become an advertiser in the weekly bulletin, you may call the rectory office for contact information. Please patronize those businesses who make our bulletin possible.

REFLECTION:

11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Two thousand years ago, Christ’s Church started off like a small mustard seed. It

has grown and matured to be a huge plant with many branches. I am one of

those branches. Christ brings life to my branch and assigns me a specific task. He

calls me to participate in the great mission of his Church. Do I realize and

relish how great it is to be a Catholic, how much good the Church does, how I am

called to be a link that will bring others to experience the same goodness I have

experienced?

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Please Pray for the Peaceful Repose of the soul

of Hugh J. Algeo, Jr.

MASSES FOR

THE WEEK

OF JUNE 17, 2012

MONDAY – 8:00 AM Joe Luzzo

TUESDAY – 8:00 AM Myra Walker

WEDNESDAY – 8:00AM Rosemary Epright

THURSDAY - 8:00 AM Terry Corbett

FRIDAY— 8:00 AM Gino Papolo

SATURDAY —9:00 AM Joshua Friedman

Mary Kay Ashley Mary Rossi Ethan Mullin Ed Dwye Marguerite Miller Gary Hunter Joseph Regan Ray Holback John Gaydos Ron Hauser Marie Sutter Donald D’Ginto Bob Wiig Pat Dallas Pam Tiburzio Alma Parsons Angelina Fiorito Joan Walsh Craig Riddell David Doty Mark Cordes Edmund Hayes Patricia Kelly Patricia Griest Frank Lasak Ed Gleason Mary Garofalo Lorraine Swanson Denny Kaine Tess Merlini Joyce Carevic Marge Ranaudo Meghan Tenaglio Maryann Corrigan Hayden Elliot

"The time you spend will deepen your union with Him and make with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help bring about everlasting peace on

earth.”—Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY IN THE CHAPEL

7:00 PM

CHARISMATIC PRAYER Charismatic Prayer Meetings will meet through Tuesday, June 19 immediately following Benediction (7:15 PM). The group will suspend meetings for the summer and then resume on Thursday, September 13. They will be checking the prayer intention box in the back of church and their email for prayer requests. Please contact Fran Hay at fhay99@comcast.net.

St. Paul Summer Program for High School Women will take place at the Daughters of St. Paul Novitiate in Boston, MA from July 2-7, 2012. Sister Cynthia from the local community will be going to Boston. Young women interested in religious life should contact Sr. Cynthia at 215.676.9494. Required: Parental consent, be open to the idea of religious life as a vocational choice, good physical health. Applications must be in by June 23.

In memory of Conner Whalen

Daughters of St. Paul

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The Kolbe Club presents on Saturday, August 18....

"AMERICAN ICONS" @AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE, LANCASTER, PA

ITINERARY SATURDAY AUGUST 18

11:45am Depart St. Max via Celebrity Motor Coach. (Prior pick-up at St. Anastasia's, Newtown Square) 12:45-2:00 Kitchen Kettle Village. Quaint village with wonderful country shops 2:15-5:15 American Music Theatre seated in Center Orchestra Seats. 6-8:00 Shady Maple Dutchette Restaurant and Gift Shop. Smorgasbord Dinner featuring 200 feet of deliciously authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. Then time for the Gift Shop with over 40,000 square feet of the finest collectibles and gifts. 9:00pm Return to St. Max (Approx.)

Combined trip with St. Anastasia Seniors, Newtown Square For Additional Information, contact Jack Howley :

email: jack@kolbeclub.net Home: 610-459-5511 Please make check payable to: The Kolbe Club and remit with this coupon TO: Kolbe Club @ St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 15 East Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester Out and About ...not Just Out Name: _____________________________________Address: ___________________________________________ City, State & Zip:__________________________/________/__________ Today’s Date:__________________

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