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

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The Feast of PentecostThe Feast of PentecostThe Feast of PentecostThe Feast of Pentecost

When the time for When the time for When the time for When the time for

Pentecost was Pentecost was Pentecost was Pentecost was

fulfilled, they were fulfilled, they were fulfilled, they were fulfilled, they were

all in one place all in one place all in one place all in one place

together. And together. And together. And together. And

suddenly there suddenly there suddenly there suddenly there

came from the skycame from the skycame from the skycame from the sky

a noise like a strong a noise like a strong a noise like a strong a noise like a strong

driving wind,driving wind,driving wind,driving wind,

and it filled the and it filled the and it filled the and it filled the

entire house in entire house in entire house in entire house in

which they were.which they were.which they were.which they were.

Then there Then there Then there Then there

appeared to them appeared to them appeared to them appeared to them

tongues as of fire,tongues as of fire,tongues as of fire,tongues as of fire,

which parted and which parted and which parted and which parted and

came to rest on came to rest on came to rest on came to rest on

each one of them.each one of them.each one of them.each one of them.

And they were all And they were all And they were all And they were all

filled with the Holy filled with the Holy filled with the Holy filled with the Holy

Spirit and began to Spirit and began to Spirit and began to Spirit and began to

speak in different speak in different speak in different speak in different

tongues, as the tongues, as the tongues, as the tongues, as the

Spirit enabled them Spirit enabled them Spirit enabled them Spirit enabled them

to proclaim.to proclaim.to proclaim.to proclaim.

————Acts 2:1Acts 2:1Acts 2:1Acts 2:1----4444

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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 MMMMONICAONICAONICAONICA MMMMALSEEDALSEEDALSEEDALSEED 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: saintmax@comcast.net BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS bulletin@stmax.org

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

HHHHOLYOLYOLYOLY DDDDAYSAYSAYSAYS OFOFOFOF OBLIGATIONOBLIGATIONOBLIGATIONOBLIGATION VIGIL 5:30 PM

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 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

WITH THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

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

Come Holy Spirit!Come Holy Spirit!Come Holy Spirit!Come Holy Spirit!

“God wants us to embrace our identity as His sons and daughters and then recognize that same identity in every person we encounter. It is a difficult lesson.”

—Rediscover Jesus, pg. 65

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ST. JAMES ALUMNI CHOIR

On Sunday, May 22nd, the St. James Alumni Choir , the Blue and Gray Voices, will be singing at the 10:30 AM Mass here at St. Max. Come out and hear this talented group give praise to God in song.

CHURCH BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Last summer we began the renovations of our church building with new rugs throughout the church as well as reupholstering the pews and kneelers. In the next phase of our “Church Renovation Projects” we will be completely renovating the church bathrooms beginning Monday, May 16th. In the interest of minimizing the project’s cost and accelerating completion, we have decided to renovate both bathrooms at the same time. Since both bathrooms will be unavailable for several weeks, the bathroom in the Sacristy will become the Women’s Room and a port-a-potty will be available outside to be used as the Men’s Room. We recognize that this is an inconvenience and ask for your understanding and patience while our Church is being improved.

SAVE THE DATE ST. MAX BASKETBALL CAMP 2016

Skills and Drills Basketball Camp for Boys A Parish Fundraiser

Volunteer Director: Mike Kempski Location: St. Maximilian Kolbe Gymnasium

Dates June 20th-24th Morning Session for 2nd through 4th graders

(based upon current grade) 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

5 spaces still available Afternoon Session for 5th through 8th graders

(based upon current grade) 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM

4 spaces still available

Emphasis will be on developing the fundamental skills of basketball including shooting, dribbling, rebounding, passing, defense as well as sportsmanship and being a good teammate.

Any questions? Please contact Mike Kempski at 610-848-7310

or via email at michaeljkempski@yahoo.com

For additional information and registration form, please go to the parish website at

www.stmax.org

GOT SERVICE HOURS?

Are you in high school and looking for Service Hours during

your summer vacation? St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is looking for young people to do service. We are looking for light gardening, delivering items to classrooms, etc. Please contact Mrs. Truitt at 610-399-8400. She will gladly help you fill those service hours.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

MINISTRY OFFICE

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide a wide range of administrative support for the

Religious Education office. All applicants must be practicing Roman Catholic with a passion for serving and supporting children and their families. Requirements include: excellent organizational and communications skills, the ability to manage projects, retain confidential information, and work independently. The successful candidate will be professional, detail orientated, and self motivated. Strong computer skills and general bookkeeping knowledge is preferred. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Susan Barbella, B u s i n e s s M a n a g e r a t sbarbella.saintmax@comcast.net or fax to 610-399-4828.

BAPTISMS AND

LETTERS OF ELIGIBILITY TO ACT

AS A SPONSOR OR GODPARENT

Anyone wishing to make arrangements for the sacrament of Baptism or to obtain a Letter of Eligibility to witness to the Catholic Faith as a godparent for Baptism or sponsor for Confirmation is asked to call the rectory at 610-399-6936. Canonical requirements of the Universal Church to be eligible as a godparent or sponsor include the following: 1. Reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist). 2. Being at least 16 years of age. 3. If married, marriage must have been witnessed by a Catholic priest or with permission from the Catholic Church. 4. Giving witness to the Catholic Faith by living the Gospel and participating regularly (weekly) in the Eucharist. 5. Desiring to support the person being baptized or confirmed in his/her growth in the Catholic Faith and to pray for him/her. Through our Baptism, we are made One in Jesus Christ and members of His Body, the Church, sharing in Christ’s mission of Salvation. All of us must grow in this gift. Our practice of the Faith helps us in this endeavor and enlightens others, especially those we are called to help, to the joy of being called disciples of the Lord.

LAST CHANCE BEFORE SUMMER! Looking ahead to Spring 2017 Confirmation and First Holy Communion, we still have some beautiful gifts available now. Brand new among our items is a sterling silver miraculous medal, which would make a very special gift for anyone. All items are from the St. Jude Shop. Stop in to see our selection of religious goods, including cards for most occasions. Shop closes on May 29th for the summer. Thank you for your patronage which look for updates when we reopen the shop in September. Shop hours: Sundays 9:45-12:00 noon

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CONNECT WITH THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL RIGHT FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE!

Look no further, the Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia app is now available! You can now

support the great work of the Appeal right from your mobile device. The app is free to download and available for all mobile devices, iPhone and iPad. The CCA app gives you access to: • Catholic Charities events • Information on the many programs and services offered through the CCA • Testimonials from our beneficiaries • Exciting news and updates on the Appeal • Parish information • Donate to the incredible work of the CCA For 2016, there is a new vision guiding the Catholic Charities Appeal. In addition to our traditional and vital work among the poorest and most disadvantaged, this year Catholic Charities is targeting virtually every aspect of Catholic life for enrichment and improvement. We are taking on a bigger challenge than ever before. This year, your donations will benefit nearly 180 ministries and programs helping everything from childcare to retirement living, from homelessness to growing the Church on college campuses. The Catholic Charities Appeal is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important fundraiser, and we’re counting on your support. Text CCA to 42828 to download the app today!

THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT. ALL IN ONE PLACE. Go to FORMED.org/register

Enter Parish Code: PKYKXD FORMED.org

Available to YOU AND YOUR FAMILY through our Parish Subscription! Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to www.FORMED.org. You

should see the registration box for parishioners. Type in the St. Maximilian Kolbe parish code PKYKXD (all caps). Set up a user email address and a password. Now you are all set to use all the great programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in.

POPULAR FOR THE MONTH OF MAY: The Bible and the Virgin Mary

The Bible and the Virgin Mary is a dynamic twelve-part video series that beautifully explains the Catholic truths about Our Lady showing how she has been a part of God's plan to bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: REBORN Reborn explores the deeply personal power of Baptism, bringing to light the spiritual reality for parents and godparents, and most importantly, the child being baptized. Rendered with cinematic beauty that’s become the hallmark of the Augustine Institute’s film production, Reborn presents the foundation of the Church’s teaching on Baptism, with a step-by-step explanation of the rite itself, including its profound place in Scripture and Tradition.

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See how God Gives!See how God Gives!See how God Gives!See how God Gives!

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Registration information is available in the PREP office or on the website

www.stmax.org/prep.

Questions can be addressed to Mrs. Dainton at 610-399-9642 or StMaxVBS@gmail.com

YOUNG ADULTS SOCIAL NIGHT

IN PHOENIXVILLE! Are you a young adult in your 20s or 30s? If so, join the

Catholic Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC) Wednesday May 18, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Reeves Park for the Dogwood Festival - one of Phoenixville's oldest annual celebrations. This week long festival is complete with food, carnival rides, and entertainment! For more info and our meeting location, check us out on Facebook or email us at cyacc1@gmail.com.

CAN YOU HELP? .

A Summer Art Program for middle schoolers in families of very limited means, hosted through St Agnes Outreach Services, is looking to award scholarships. Would you be able to donate $59 to send a kid to art camp this summer? Checks can be mailed to St Agnes Day Room 233 W Gay St., West Chester, PA 19380 att: Children’s Art Program. For more information, please contact Lisa Bice at 610-659-0825.

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, June 22nd - Sunday, June 26th - Sunday, July 24th - Wednesday, July 27th - Wednesday, August 24th - Sunday, August 28th - Sunday, September 25th - Wednesday, September 28th - If you would like to help or for more information about this parish outreach please c o n t a c t T o m O u l a h a n a t stmaxsafeharbor@yahoo.com or (610) 436-0381

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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!

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Preparation for sacraments and ongoing growth in the understanding and practice of our faith is offered for children in grades K-6 through the Tuesday night PREP program. Forms for returning or new students have been e-mailed to all families with students currently enrolled in PREP. They are also available on the website: www.stmax.org/prep. Session preference is fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. Kindergarten – is available ONLY during the 4:45-6:00 session. First Grade is required in order to make First Penance and First Eucharist in Second Grade. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: God wants all children to know of his love and care for them! If you would be willing to help our parish fulfill this mission we have the following opportunities in our Tuesday night programs. Contact the PREP office at 610-399-9642 or stmaxreligioused@comcast.net to volunteer or for more information. All adult volunteers must complete the safety clearances required by federal and state law, and Archdiocese policy . This is great opportunity for high school students seeking Community Service Hours required by Catholic schools and National Honor Society.

•Catechists – Lead teachers for primary grade-school children. Must be over 18. •Classroom Aides - Assist with instruction and/or class management. Adults or high school students are able to fill this role. •Car-Line Safety – Short shift and very important! Help students safely get out of cars, cross traffic and into the building. Early session assistance needed from 4:30-4:50; late session assistance from 6:15-6:35. Adults or high school students are able to fill this role. •Office Assistance – Help with clerical projects and receptionist responsibilities . •Special Events – Help with special projects or events that occur occasionally throughout the year.

PADUA ACADEMY The following parishioners merited honors at Padua Academy for the third marking quarter. Congratulations on your academic achievement!

First Honors

Bridget Cahir, Grade 9 Kristen Geary, Grade 9

Second Honors

Grace Casey, Grade 10

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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, James Burke, Sr., Joan Carbo, Maryann Corrigan, Louis DiGregorio, Terry Donahue, Frank Donato, David Doty, Charles Doyle, Denise Doyle, Hayden Elliot, Angelina Fiorito, Patricia Foster, Isabel Francolini, Mary Garofalo, Patricia Greist, Ron Hauser, Edmund Hayes, Marie Herrschaft, Laurie Hissey, Ray Holback, Gary Hunter, Agnes Iacona, Judy Ikena, Sondra Kelly-Richmond, Martha Kerr, F.

Edmund Lynch, Jack McAdams, Felice McElwaine, John McGowan, Kathleen McGrory, Jeff Melasecca, Amy Miller, Kayleigh Moran, Alexandra Morin, Ethan Mullin, Paul Nappi, Marie O’Connor, Barbara Ostapowicz, James Palo, Joe Peta, Chan Prathanaluangxay, Craig Riddell, Edward Robbins, Joseph Robbins, Marlene Roberts, Drew Robertson, Mary Rossi, Geraldine Rotteveel, John Slanga, Anne Marie Swans, Meghan Tenaglio, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Dana Vink, Eveline Walker.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Consider Altar Flowers as a way to remember your dearly departed.

Please place a donation of $40, the date, the name of your loved one, your name and phone number in an envelope in the collection basket or drop by the rectory. The names will be published in the parish bulletin. Any questions please call the rectory at 610-399-6936.

SAVE THE DATE! 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 (610)296-2330 (email: jimliagorman@comcast.net)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray—O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit instructs the hearts of the faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may become truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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MASS INTENTIONS

MAY 15

MONDAY 8:00 AM Mary Chu

TUESDAY– 8:00 AM Most Rev. Paul Nguyen

WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM JimKilcur

THURSDAY 8:00 AM Sandy Alger

FRIDAY 8:00 AM Anthony Hap

SATURDAY—9:00 AM William F. Treacy Sr.

CHURCH

COLLECTION

MAY 8 $28,739.18

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

“Do nothing out of selfishness or out of

vainglory; rather, humbly regard others

as more important than yourselves, each

looking out not for his own interests, but

everyone for those of others.”

-Philippians 2:3-4

MAY 15, 2016 PENTECOST SUNDAY

Sunday Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b; Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn

7:37-39 . Day: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-

16, 23b-26 Monday

Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday

Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday

Jas 4:13-17; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday

Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday

Jas 5:9-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday

Jas 5:13-20; Mk 10:13-16

DON’T COME EMPTY HANDED!

This has been such a successful endeavor. Thank you to the hundreds of families that have been giving

so generously. You are truly men & women of good will, moved to action by the Holy Spirit.

Families in Action continues to partner with the ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester Community Cupboard on behalf of St Maximilian Kolbe Parish. Each month we will continue to collect items to share with our neighbors in need.

Last month, because of your kindness and generosity we were able to donate a whole trunkful of Lysol wipes and other cleaning supplies. This month we will be collection men's and women’s deodorant. Donations can be left in the RED Families in Action bin by the front door of the church or in the Kids in Action bin in the Copy Room of the school. For more information or for other opportunities to volunteer or donate needed items, please go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4faea96-community or contact Lisa Bice at LisaBice@verizon.net to be added to our mailing list.