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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.

“Nothing gets between us and God like money. Nothing will mess up our values and priorities like money. Do you have a healthy relationship with money?”

—Rediscover Jesus, pg. 86

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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. 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.

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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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.

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.

SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary offers a variety of learning opportunities for lay men and women. While the seminary

provides formation for future priests, some may be surprised that the seminary has an entire division dedicated to providing faith formation to the laity. The “School of Theological Studies” welcomes students of all ages to pursue undergraduate and graduate courses in theology. For the first time, students will be able to pursue a “Master of Arts in Philosophical Studies. For more information about the many programs that are available, please contact us:

School of Theological Studies http://www.scs.edu/school-theological-

studies.com 610-785-6287

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KOLBE CARE MINISTRY FOR THE HOMEBOUND

The Kolbe Care ministry is of-fers visits and outreach to the homebound in our parish and relief visits for caregivers of parishioners. This can be a one-time visit or something more regular, a phone call or letter. If you or a family mem-ber within the parish 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

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This week’s featured movie: Ocean of Mercy

At the dawn of the 20th century, three voices rose up from Poland to proclaim an urgent message, a message powerful enough to alter the course of an age plunging into spiritual darkness. Filmed on location in more than 20 cities across Poland and the United States,

this true story examines and chronicles the phenomenal lives and spiritual legacy of Saint Faustina Kowalksa, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and Saint John Paul II, modern day "Apostles of Mercy.” Through never before seen film footage, rare photographs, and extensive interviews with friends, biographers, and family members, this story journeys across a dramatic visual landscape to document their heroic struggle and herald the message of Divine Mercy to all mankind. Create your FORMED account with our parish subscription and get access to free content like this movie.

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BISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL Our parish recently received notification of parishioners who recently achieved honors for the third quarter report. Congratulations on your academic success!

First Honors Kelly McGlone ‘17, Eileen Mostyn ‘17,

Ally Butler ‘18, Arthur Roche ‘18.

Second Honors Brenna Felicione ‘16, Elizabeth Krause ‘16,

Julia Kane ‘17, Ryan McCusker ‘17, Kolbe Bien ‘18, Michael Skros ‘18,

Alexander Ackerman ‘19, Luke Ackerman ‘19.

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

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Spend a while on the Nile and

follow Joseph’s journey from prison to palace. June 27June 27June 27June 27thththth –––– July 1July 1July 1July 1stststst

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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 VOCATION SERIES:

CONSECRATED LAITY Are you a young adult in your 20s or 30s? If so, join the

Catholic Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC) this Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Ss Peter and Paul in West Chester. We will be completing our Vocations Series with a talk on Consecrated Life for the Laity with Adam Ureneck, a member of The Sodalists, speaking to us about his community and their mission. For more info check us out o n F a c e b o o k o r e m a i l u s a t 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 –Reynolds Family 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.

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.

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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, John Mitchell, 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, Ted Teaford, Sr., Meghan Tenaglio, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Dana Vink, Eveline Walker.

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)

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We welcome the newest m emb e r s o f S t . Maximilian Kolbe who

were recently baptized. May God bless them and their families.

Tyler Louis Brazill Avery Marie Krieg Claire Christina Krieg Kelly Ann Quinn

HOLY CROSS PARISH CARNIVAL Holy Cross Parish Carnival (651 E. Springfield Rd, Springfield); Tuesday June 14th through Saturday June 18th beginning at 6:00 each evening. Rides, food and games for all ages. Discounted advance tickets are available until Sunday, June 12th (20 tickets for only $25 – each ticket is good for one ride). Please call the Business Office at 610-626-3321 for more information.

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MASS INTENTIONS

MAY 22

MONDAY 8:00 AM Elizabeth Glah

TUESDAY– 8:00 AM Jeremiah Hennigan

WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM Michael Linton

THURSDAY 8:00 AM Forgotten Souls

FRIDAY 8:00 AM Michael Duffy

SATURDAY—9:00 AM Daniel Algeo

CHURCH

COLLECTION

MAY 15 $19,374.50

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

“With malice toward none;

with charity for all.”

—Abraham Lincoln

MAY 22, 2016

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Sunday Prv 8:22-31; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15

Monday 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10:17-27

Tuesday 1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday 1 Pt 1:18-25; Mk 10:32-45

Thursday 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Mk 10:46-52

Friday 1 Pt 4:7-13; Mk 11:11-26

Saturday Jude 17, 20b-25; Mk 11:27-33

BACK2COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION FOR ADULT LEARNERS

SS. Philip & James is pleased to partner with Immaculata University to offer a Back2College Information Session for adult parishioners of local parishes who may have some or no college credits, and no college degree, on Tuesday, June 7 at 7 pm and on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:30 am. Topics will include how to:

· Balance work, school, and family · Choose the right degree program/options · Take classes online, in the classroom, or both · Finance your education · Get college credits for prior work experiences · Utilize the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) To find out more about where the events will be held and to RSVP for the event, please go to www.immaculata.edu/back2college. Refreshments will be provided.