Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church

Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church

May 5, 2019 Third Sunday of Easter

Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you caught anything to eat?"

John 21: 4-5

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REV. MSGR. ROBERT J. CARROLL, Pastor REV. MATTHEW P. WINDLE, Parochial Vicar REV. THOMAS J. GARDNER, In Residence WILLIAM HICKEY, Permanent Deacon ALFRED MAURIELLO, Permanent Deacon MONICA MALSEED, School Principal ROBERTA DAINTON, Director of Religious Education SUSAN BARBELLA, Business Manager JACK CRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor SARA DEMPSEY, Music Director LORI MILLER, Administrative Assistant ELIZABETH BURKE, Administrative Assistant MARTINE SIMONIS, 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:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

saintmax@

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS bulletin@

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday ? Vigil Mass ? 4:00 PM Sunday ? 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon

WEEKDAYS IN THE CHAPEL Monday through Saturday ? 8:00 AM

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION VIGIL 5:30 PM

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

CONFESSIONS Saturday 8:30-9:30 AM or by appointment.

BAPTISMS ? 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 before the Baptism.

PRE-JORDAN ? 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.

MARRIAGES ? Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date of the wedding. Please call one of the priests.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK--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.

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 . Please notify the Rectory of any change of address as soon as possible.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER: Tuesdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM.

CENTERING PRAYER: Fridays in the Chapel at 9:00 AM

RCIA? For those contemplating becoming Catholic or adults who were baptized Catholic but not confirmed. Contact Fr. Windle..

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM

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The Flowers in the Sanctuary this weekend are in Memory of

Phyllis Giacchino (First Anniversary)

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Our May Procession this year will occur at the end of our $0 0DVV RQ 6XQGD\ 0D\ The closing hymn will be a Marian hymn as the Knights of Columbus and our First Communicants lead the procession from Mass to the statue of Mary outside the church. We will then crown Mary and pray a decade of the Rosary (5th decade of the Glorious Mysteries--Mary is Crowned Queen of Heaven.) Let us remember the powerful intercession of Mary, our Mother, especially during the month of May.

MOTHER'S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET

Mother's Day spiritual bouquets and cards are available again this year. They may be found in the baskets at the back of the church. All mothers' names submitted will be remembered in the Masses offered in our church on Mother's Day. Donations for the card may be placed in the envelope provided and put in the collection or brought/mailed to the Rectory Office. These cards are suitable for both living and deceased mothers. Give Mom the gift of prayer!

ST. MAX RELIGIOUS GOODS STORE CLEARANCE SALE

50% OFF ALL INVENTORY May 11-12 and May 18-19 After all weekend Masses

We welcome our newest member baptized here at St. Maximilian Kolbe.

May God bless him and his family. Jerome Patrick Bushong III

Men's Faith Sharing Group

The Chester County Catholic Men's group meets each Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:30 at Shoo Mama's restaurant, at routes 926 and 202, in Westtown Township. Each week they pray together, read the upcoming Sunday's Readings, and discuss them. It's a great opportunity to meet other Catholic men, enhance your knowledge of, and deepen your Catholic Faith. Men, you are encouraged to come once, come weekly, or just whenever you can. There are no dues or fees, just share breakfast with other Catholic Men. If you'd like to be added to the weekly notification list, please send an email to joegrady@.

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Basics of the Faith is an ongoing monthly series dealing with basic doctrines of the Catholic Church. Our final session on Basics of Spiritual Reality will be on Sunday, May 5, 2019, from 8:45 to 10:15 am in the Maximilian Room (Rectory side entrance). Our topic will be God Calls Us To Pray. What is prayer? How and when should we pray? Come join the discussion. Questions? Contact Anne Chavez at basicsofthefaith@.

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6XQGD\ 0D\ 0DVV Teacher: Mrs. D'Avanzo Tess Cochran, Zayda Griffith, Emma Hayes, Lily Keenan, Brody Lisa, Ava McHugh, Brynne McMahon, Grace Melvin, Charles Moyer, Trevor O'Hair, Kennedy Parker, Abigail Raley, Clare Reagoso, Riley Surrena, Andrew Venzie

6XQGD\ 0D\ 0DV Teacher: Mrs. Clancy, Aide: Mrs. Gunawardhana Rose Batchelor, Benton Dettore, Sophia Duran, Madison Gilroy, Sophia Holland, Max Izzi, Ryan Jacobs, Jackson Kempf, Emily Miller, Makenna Moore, Mikayla Morrissey, Kaylee Newcomer, James Rae, Natalie Rushanan, Nicole Sheridan, Shayla Walsh, Brady Ward

With prayerful best wishes, we share with these children the joy of their faith journey. We express our great thanks to all those who have made today possible, especially their parents and teachers.

Vacation Bible School

St Maximilian Kolbe Parish June 17-21, 2019 9:00 a.m. ? Noon

4 years old ? 4th Grade (currently) For information and/or registration form:

Website: prep E-mail: SMK-PREP@ Call: PREP Office 610-399-9642

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Spring Flower Sale

Gardens are going in and Mother's Day is May 12th!

Order now for pick-up on May 11th and 12th

Name:

Phone:

Plant Type ? Please Circle Your Color Choice Mum: 6.5 inch pot; Large Florist Quality (Yellow, White, Purple) Azalea: 6 inch pot, 12 inch head; Large Florist Quality (Red, Pink) Lily : Large Colored or Stargazer; 6 inch pot Hydrangea: 6 inch pot; 3+ flower equivalent (Blue/Purple, Red/Pink) Rieger Begonias: 2 individual 5 inch plants (White, Red, Pink ,Yellow, Salmon) Waive Petunias Hanging Basket: 10 inch (Red, Pink, Purple) New Guinea Impatiens Hanging Basket: 10 inch (Red, Pink, Purple) Begonias Hanging Basket: 10 inch (Pink, Red) Begonia Flat: 36 plants (Pink, Red) Waive Petunia Flat: 36 plants (Pink, Red, Purple) Impatiens Flat: 36 plants (Pink, Red, Purple) Marigold Flat: 36 plants Cemetery Cones: silk flowers, with metal cone and stake for planting in ground. Cemetery Boxed Wreath: 15 inch; silk flowers and metal stake Cemetery boxed cross: 30 inch; silk flowers and metal stand Rose Bouquet: dozen roses with baby's breath (Red, Pink, Yellow)

Quantity Price Sub Total $9.00 $13.00 $9.00 $14.00 $13.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 $8.00 $11.50 $17.50 $14.00 Total:

Orders Due: Sunday, May 5th Make checks payable to: Saint Maximilian Kolbe Return: Form and payment to Church, Rectory or PREP Sale Contact: Eve Hill at 610-306-2112 or eve@

Pick-up at: School Multi-Purpose Room Saturday, May 11th after 5:30 pm Mass Sunday, May 12th after all Masses

Enjoy large, florist quality, premium plants at great prices!

The students in our EDGE youth group help with this sale. Funds raised will go towards their trips and activities. Thank you for your support!

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PreK 3 - Pick your Days

In an effort to better accommodate our young fa

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5 Full Days

5 Half Days

3 Full Days

3 Half Days

If you opt for the 3 day program, you can FKRRVH WKH GD\V WKDW ZRUN EHVW IRU \RXU IDPLO\: Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or any combination of 3 days. Our teachers are well prepared for maintaining a consistent curriculum, regardless of the days you choose. We also have a before and after school &$5(6 program. We are currently accepting registrations for next September. If you are considering PreK 3 for your child, call our office for information and schedule your tour.

Sue Truitt: 610-399-8400

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