June 5, 2016 - St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

June 5, 2016
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS TIMES, INTENTIONS AND PRAYER REQUESTS
WELCOME TO ST. MAX PARISH!
Welcome to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish community! If you would like to register in the parish, please pick up a
packet in the gathering space and return the registration form. Once registered, you will receive our monthly newsletter and
emails. Please know our staff and parish leaders are here to be of service to you. Additional information about
our parish can be found on our website, www.saint-max.org.
Sunday, June 5
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM
† Mark Reagan & † Joseph Nguyen Xuan Lam
10:00 AM
People of the Parish &
members of the Weeda family
NOON
† For the intentions of our Worship ministry
volunteers & † Judith Galbraith
Monday, June 6
9:00 AM
Thomas Reagan
Tuesday, June 7
8:30 AM
† Long D. Nguyen
7:00 PM
Mass at St. John, West Chester
Wednesday, June 8
8:30 AM
Members of the DeRoussel family &
† Joseph Long Duc Nguyen
6:00 PM
Mass at St. Susanna, Mason
Thursday, June 9
8:30 AM
† Souls in Purgatory
Friday, June 10
8:30 AM
† Deceased members of the Steve Nguyen family
Saturday, June 11
Saint Barnabas, Apostle
8:30 AM
† John Baptist Hien Vu
4:30 PM
† Nhon Nguyen
Sunday, June 12
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM
† Steve Grace & Ray Peters
10:00 AM
People of the Parish & members of the Good family
NOON
† Dan Besl & Mass of Thanksgiving for
Fr. Thomas Reagan
† Deceased
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
1 Kings 17:17-24
Psalm 30:2,4,5-6,11-13
Galatians 1:11-19
Luke 7:11-17
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13
Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11
Galatians 2:16, 19-21
Luke 7:36-8:3
DEVOTIONS (all in chapel)
Perpetual Adoration - Our chapel is open continuously
Exposition - The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on Thursdays
after Mass, a Holy Hour begins at 7:00 PM
Rosary - One half hour before all Masses
Divine Mercy Chaplet - After all Masses
Our sympathy for the families of all those
who have died, especially:
Leona Lucille Edwards
Peggy Groves, sister of Martha Wehrle
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Your healing prayers are requested for George Arozarena, Mark
Barrett, Grace Basta, Matt Baur, Lisa Bingaman, Jerri Bottoms,
Louise Bowling, Bob Bruns, Eleanor Budek, Barb Burkett, Scott
Burkett, Jennifer Calangi, Ann Corkhill, Cyril Daddieh, Esther
Danielson, Angelique Debets, Henry DeNicola, John Dunn, Bill
Ebben, Cecilia Feltz, Levi Gasner, Robert Ferraro, Jack Finke,
Timmy Fischer, Mary Fritz, Karen Gross, Richard Gross, Sol
Gross, Sandra Giuliano, James Gunselman, Gail Hamilton, Gary
Hampton, Annie Hart, Steve Hazlebeck, Al Higgins, Jill Holt,
Maureen Imfeld, Keith Johnson, Ralph Kitts, Don Klinkhammer,
Hank Kluznick, Joey Lakeberg, Michael Lancaster, Pat Langdon,
Pam Lawson, Barb Listermann, Beverly Listermann, Steve Lutz,
Tom Lutz, Lyla McGlinchey, Andrew Meister, Jacob Meister,
Beryl Michael, Judy Michael, Daniel R. Miller, Theresa Munafo,
Trevor Vincent Munafo, Mary Patricia Nadzam, Gene Neltner,
Victor Nguyen, Jack O’Verbey, Aaron Peters, Fr. John Porter,
Stephanie Pulling, Agnes Rahman, Quintin Richardson, Michele
Risola, Evelyn Robinson, Joseph Romer, John Roth, Laura Russell,
James Santos, Kerry Santos, Hans Schade, Rose Mary Schaefer,
James Schaeper, Julie Schrock, Rose Seibert, Phillip Spotts, John
Staudigel, Donald Charles Sturmer, Richard Sunnenberg, Daniel
Thiergartner, Giuse Dao Xuan Thinh, Tari Torbeck, Kenneth
Trimbach George Vesper, Gloria Vesper, Stanley Wadella, Vito
Weeda, Kathy Wojciechowski, Charlie Wiedenmann, Jennifer
Wiesmann and Christine Zampese, Annemarie Cannon Zawada.
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick,
we turn to You in this time of illness. We place our sick under Your
care and humbly ask that You restore Your servants to health
again. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARY
Please pray for Scott Archuleta, Daniel Armstrong, Patrick Black,
Ben Brink, Nicholas Calangi, Ashley Cannon-Borromeo, Rich
Borromeo, Philip DeNicola, Donald Gilbert, David Giuliano,
Joseph Hamann, Michael Hazlebeck, Tyler Hollenkamp, Derrick
Kamphaus, Stephen Kelczewski, Matthew Koop, Jon Laurin,
Derek Morris, Ryan Nikzad, Don Mollis, Jr., Daniel Moore,
Alexander J. Pater, Chad Richman, Christopher Richman, Kevin
Stetson and Cedric Whitlock.
Almighty God, we stand before You in supplication,
asking Your Divine mercy and protection to envelop with Your
invincible armor our loved ones in all branches of the service. Give
them courage and strength against all enemies,
both spiritual and physical, and hasten their safe journey
back to their homes and families.
HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED AND NURSING HOMES
To make arrangements to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist,
Anointing of the Sick, Penance and/or visits to the hospitalized or
seriously ill parishioners, please call Holly Moran, 777-4322,
ext. 116. Please note that if you are in the hospital, privacy
regulations prohibit hospital personnel from contacting your
parish. Therefore, you or your family members should let us know
directly by calling the parish office.
JUBILEE OF MERCY
Raising the dead. There are two stories, three really, of someone coming back from death at the hand of
another. Although I might not see myself bringing an unbreathing boy or dead man back among the living as
Jesus or Elijah did, I can keep vigil with the dying and with those who mourn them. What great mercy work!
The third story is more metaphorical. Paul, who first persecuted the young Church, then was knocked off his
horse by the living Christ, spent three years in solitude listening and praying and taking guidance from God.
Paul withdrew for a needed time and, refreshed by God, came back stronger to do God’s work.
• How will I carve out some time this week to listen to and be with God?
• Who is dying and needs my visit and my prayer?
• Who is grieving and needs my presence and my comfort?
Text acknowledgement: Eliot Kapitan, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
A LETTER FROM THE PASTOR
My dear brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,
Welcome back to Ordinary Time! After the first two Sundays after Eastertide celebrating “theological” solemnities – the
Most Holy Trinity and the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – we now return to a semi-continuous reading of Luke’s
gospel, so rich in meaning and imagery during this Jubilee Year of Mercy!
In today’s Second Reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Paul speaks of his conversion, a change of heart that
provided him with the inspiration and the strength to become the apostle and evangelist he was. We are each called to
conversion but it does not (and probably will not!) have to be as dramatic as Paul’s experience. Nevertheless, conversion
influences us to be purposeful disciples and authentic which naturally translates into a lifestyle of service. To be a disciple
of Christ, not just nominally but to actually be one of His followers, requires not just conversion but action which is most
frequently embodied in doing something to serve others. Without a true conversion of heart, no one is able to give of
themselves as Christ has asked us to do. During this summer time, when family schedules might be a little less hectic and
“something” has to replace the hours spent in school, perhaps some consideration might be given to get involved in the
many opportunities for service right here in our parish and in our local community.
As we announced previously, the next three weeks are times of thanksgiving here in our parish. Next Sunday, June 12 at the
12 Noon Mass, newly-ordained parishioner Fr. Tom Reagan of the Fathers of Mercy will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving.
In two week, Fr. Marc will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 19 at 12 Noon. Please keep him in your
prayers as he discerns possible entrance into religious life. And as she retires, we will honor Carol Heuser at the weekend
Masses on June 25-26, with a special gathering that weekend after the Saturday evening Mass.
Again, as summer time begins, I invite everyone to be attentive to our attire, especially how we dress for Sunday Mass. The
"immodesty" spectrum as regards attire is very wide, and what may seem to be appropriate attire to some may seem entirely
inappropriate to others. I believe the stance all of us must take in this area is not to primarily consider what we think is
appropriate or not, but to first consider what others think is appropriate or not. This is a simple witness of embracing the
gospel value to “die to self.” In general, whether at Mass or on the beach or at a picnic or in a restaurant, always dress
appropriately for the occasion and place.
Thanks to everyone for your generous response to the Together We Grow campaign. As volunteers continue to reach out to
families, please take the time to respond to their invitations – a friendly voice on the other side of a phone or timely response
to an email means so very much to our dedicated volunteers. This capital campaign is a great opportunity for us to not only
address some current needs but also poise ourselves for a vibrant future as Together We Grow!
Thanks to everyone who has and will support the festival through buying Kolbe Kash chances, donating items or
volunteering to work a shift or two. Above all, let’s pray this week for good weather for all of next weekend!
That’s it for now – God bless one and all!
Fr. Geoff
SECOND THURSDAY HOLY HOUR - JUNE 9, 2016
7:00-8:00 PM
A Holy Hour for Vocations
June 5, 2016
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TOGETHER WE GROW
Why do I think this is worthwhile? I think about Holy Angels, the church where I
grew up, in Buffalo, NY. It is a beautiful structure built in 1859. The legacy left by
past generations was to celebrate the great Missionary work of spreading the
Gospel, which the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Grey Nuns of the Sacred
Heart, our priests and sisters, had been known for around the world. You could not
walk into that church and not think "Missions". But the previous generations had
that specific legacy in mind that they wanted to pass down to me. The same with St.
Max - I'm thinking big picture - our Capital Campaign will help us make the
improvements to our campus that we will pass down to the next generations. Future
parishioners will walk into St. Max knowing the Modern Saint, his devotion to the
Blessed Mother and eventually, his martyrdom. What a wonderful legacy that
would be!
- Chuck Ciccia
Did you know...?
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Questions regarding the campaign?
Email [email protected], or visit
www.saint-max.org/TogetherWeGrow and
respond to the calls of your fellow parishioners
who are excited to share the vision & answer your
questions.
Thank you to the generous families who have made gifts to the
campaign – together we will realize success and ensure St.
Max continues to be an inviting and welcoming parish campus
and community!
WORSHIP
The flowers in the sanctuary were donated by:
We mistakenly omitted the donors and their intentions for Sunday flowers on May 22 and 29.
They are listed here, along with today’s donor and intention.
May 22
The Silvestri Family, in thanksgiving for Nicholas
The Morris Family, in loving memory of Baby Sean
May 29
Louis & Maria Klepec, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary
Linda & Patrick Fullenkamp, on the occasion of the birthday of their granddaughter,
Gianna Elyse Prestel.
June 5
Gail & James Allshouse, on the occasion of their 41st Wedding Anniversary
WORSHIP
LEARNING ABOUT THE LITURGY: THE ENTRANCE PROCESSION
Throughout the coming months of Ordinary Time, this column will include some reflections upon the parts of Mass, from
beginning to end.
More than just a functional way for the presider and ministers to get from point A to point B, the entrance procession is a
ritual beginning to Mass. From the assembly, and through the assembly, the various ministers – a crucifer, servers, other lay
ministers, deacon and concelebrants, and presider – make their way to the altar in solemn movement. On festive occasions,
incense and/or banners may mark this procession with solemnity. This procession ends with the presider and other ministers
giving reverence to the altar, by bowing or kissing it, possibly incensing the altar. This procession is a visual expression of
the people becoming a liturgical community, with its members exercising distinct offices and ministries, being a people
gathered together in the name of Christ.
OUTREACH
HELP WANTED:
PROFESSIONAL AND SKILLED LABOR NEEDED FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL RESOURCE LIST
Are you willing to give of your time for a neighbor in need? The St. Max St. Vincent de
Paul Society is seeking the assistance of medical, dental, optical, legal and accounting
professionals along with those who possess electrical, plumbing, construction, etc. skills
to offer assistance when circumstances may arise while serving a person in financial
hardship.
The generous financial support we receive from parishioners allows us to help clients in
need with rent, utilities and food; however, other needs may be discovered when we visit
them.
If you are willing to donate your time or provide it at a reduced cost we would like to
invite you to be included on our resource list. For more information or to be included on
the list, please contact [email protected] or call Laurie 894-9465 or John 509-0525.
COMPANIONS ON A JOURNEY GRIEF SUPPORT
We call ourselves Companions on a Journey grief support (COJ), because that is what we
are. Each of us has endured the death of someone we love very dearly. Our crosses in life have
been heavy, yet it has been through our faith in God that we have found each other. Until one
experiences the death of a loved one, a person cannot truly understand our grief world. It's as
though we have entered into a different existence from the one we once knew.
This week please join us this week for :
COJ Perinatal Neonatal Loss Group - Monday, June 6 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the hospitality room.
COJ Hope and Healing After the Death of Suicide - Tuesday, June 7 from 7:00-9:00 PM in the hospitality room.
COJ Widowed Groups – Wednesday, June 8 from 7:00-9:00 PM in the hospitality Room.
Please visit www.saint-max.org or www.companionsonajourney.org websites for a complete listing of our adult support
groups. For more information or to register for a specific group call Sheila Munafo-Kanoza at 513-870-9108.
June 5, 2016
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OUTREACH
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
What if every child fulfilled their potential? Start something…..amazing! Volunteer with us!
You will spend 2-4 times a month building a friendship with a child all while creating a
huge impact. The children in our program have been identified by a teacher or parent as
needing additional help. This is where you come in. The time you spend with your little
brother or sister each week can help start their success story!
National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their big
brothers and big sisters have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. Little
brothers and sisters are:
 More confident in their schoolwork performance
 Able to get along better with their families
 More positive of the future
Here’s how to get started: Call 513-867-1227 or visit our website: www.bbbsbutler.org
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
THE GOSPEL FOR ALL AGES
For many weeks we have journeyed with Jesus to the Cross, the tomb, and the place of his Ascension. Today we return to
Ordinary Time, where we follow Jesus’ journeys during his active ministry. We will see as Jesus journeys, he never loses
sight of why he has come-to bring glad tidings to the poor and liberty to captives. Watch as he fulfills his mission in every
encounter.
The Church will remain in Ordinary Time until Advent. It is our largest liturgical Season! Point out to young children that
the priest wears green during Ordinary Time. Ask them to find other adornments in the church building that are green.
Explain that the color green reminds us to seek to grow in God’s love as we hear about Christ’s healing and preaching in the
coming weeks. It’s a good time to plant some seeds for baby greens. Be sure they are the kind you can cut and enjoy and
then cut again later. Let their growth all summer be a reminder of God’s desire that we love him and each other more every
day.
Older kids may ask why the Church’s largest Season is called “Ordinary”. The word, ordinary, comes from the Latin word,
ordo, which means a series of something, like a schedule or a plan. In Mathematics, ordinal numbers describe a series of
numbers or a way of counting. The Church uses this way of counting the weeks of the liturgical year in order to help us
follow that year that begins on the First Sunday of Advent, rather than on January 1. It also gives us a clear cut way to
remain on the same page both in missal and in liturgical practices.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Don’t forget to register for Early Childhood and RFY Grades 1-8 classroom sessions! Registration ends on
August 1; registration fee is $95/child.
Summer Home Study: If you are registered for the Summer Home Study Program and did not attend the
parent meeting this past Thursday, please attend one of the scheduled parent meetings that will be held
today: Sunday, June 5 at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM in the large conference room.
SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY EVENTS
Tuesdays starting June 14th – August 9th from 9:00 - 11:00 AM: high school Holy Hour and Scripture study after 8:30 AM
Mass.
Wednesdays starting June 15th - August 10th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Wacky Wednesday open gym and movie nights.
July 2: high school service day. Details still to be determined.
For any questions regarding HS Youth Ministry contact Zack Hinger, [email protected] or
513-777-4322 ext. 107
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
WEST CHESTER CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS
St. Max Festival - June 11: Join us for fun at the annual church festival! We will be taking an hour
of the continual Adoration from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the chapel. Afterwards, join us just outside
the main church doors to meet briefly and then we can explore the festival together!
Skatetown USA - June 24: Strap your roller skates on and roll over to Skate Town USA on Friday,
June 24th from 8:00-11:00 PM. Admission is $7. Roller skate rentals are $3 and inline skates are $5.
For any questions regarding young adult events, contact Zack Hinger, [email protected] or
513-777-4322 ext. 107
A Marriage Moment
Married couples don't often think of being widowed but no one lives forever. Lest this thought seem too morose, remember
that one day one of you will be alone to help you appreciate your beloved today. Honor or pray for a widow(er) you know
today.
By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
FORMED Resources for Parishioners
Recommendations for June
June 3 - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Movie: Ocean of Mercy
June 4 - Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholicism: Session 4, Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast
June 19 - Father's Day
Movie: Joseph of Nazareth
June 29 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Lectio: Peter & Footprints of God - Paul
www.FORMED.org
Parish Code: 5d9243
MAGNIFICAT
What is the Magnificat? This monthly liturgical prayer book provides ways to develop your prayer life and follow the daily
Scripture. It can be read at home for personal or family prayer to help grow your spiritual life with essays on the lives of the
saints. We order in bulk and offer you a year’s subscription for $30. The subscription will start in October 2016 and run
through September 2017. All subscriptions are mailed to the parish office where you will need to pick it up each month.
If you would like to order a subscription, please email [email protected] or call Cindy or Katie at the parish
office, 513-777-4322 by June 20.
TAKE CLASSES NOW AND DEEPER YOUR FAITH:
THE ATENAEUM OF OHIO ANNOUNCES LAY TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2016-17
The Athenaeum, the Archdiocesan seminary and school of theology, announces a 50% scholarship for all lay
students as part of our One Faith, One Hope Capital Campaign commitment. We offer daytime, evening and
Saturday classes, graduate and non-degree options and a supportive environment with campuses in Mt.
Washington, Montfort Heights and Dayton. Earn a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Master of Arts in
Theology, a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, or a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry as you discern God's call,
prepare for new opportunities, or learn about your faith in a dynamic and enriching environment. You don’t have
to commit to a degree program; you can just take a course to deepen your Catholic faith. There will never be a
better time to discover how lay Catholic studies through the Athenaeum can transform your life. Call Dr. Susan
McGurgan (LPMP Director) at 513-231-1200 of Fr. David Endres (Academic Dean) at 513-231-2223 for more
information.
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 5, 2016
The Fortnight for Freedom occurs every year for 14 days leading up to July 4 to highlight the
importance of defending religious freedom. The Fortnight for Freedom is from June 21the vigil of the
Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas Moreto July 4, Independence Day.
Fortnight For Freedom at St. Max
Opening Mass: We will kick-off the Fortnight For Freedom at St. Max with Mass on June 21 at 7:30
PM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue through the night until 8:30 AM Mass on June 22. If you
are interested in signing up to for a specific hour of adoration please email [email protected]
Weekly Holy Hours: Join us on Thursdays for our weekly Holy Hour (with vespers and benediction) at 7:00 PM
as we pray for religious freedom for all God's people.
On June 23 (the vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist), Fr. Pat McCloskey, OFM, editor of St. Anthony
Messenger, will be our guest presider/preacher reflecting on St. John the Baptist - the local Franciscan
province’s patron - and his witness as a martyr of liberty. Refreshments around a bonfire will conclude the
evening.
On June 30, Catholic lawyer and Sacred Heart (Fairfield) parishioner, John Benintendi, will be our special guest
and give a brief history on the establishment and free exercise clauses of the First Amendment and how their
interpretation has eroded religious liberty. An ice cream social will follow his presentation.
Fortnight Exhibit: An exhibit Featuring 14 witnesses to freedom with interactive activities for youth will be
available during the fortnight in the church whenever the building is open.
Resources in the Library:
New videos focusing on religious freedom are available in library:
• A Man for All Seasons
• Romero
• Becket
• For Greater Glory, about the struggle for religious freedom in Mexico
• First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty
• Scarlet and the Black
Also, a lighthouse CD "Attack on Religious Liberty, The Battle for the Faith in Mexico" is available to be checked
out from library during month of June.
Closing Mass: We will conclude the Fortnight for Freedom on July 4 at 9:00 AM Mass
Daily Reflections: Sign up to receive a daily email with reflections from the USCCB during
the fortnight.
PARISH LIFE
Save the Date
for a retirement celebration
in honor of
Carol Heuser
June 25, 2016
6:00 PM in the gym
Courtesy of an RSVP requested. www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c49a9aa2da64-carols
DESSERT CAFÉ AND WHEEL OF SWEETS BOOTH
If you are planning to attend the festival, we ask each St. Max family to donate a dessert to help
support either our “Dessert Café” or our “Wheel of Sweets” game where you can spin the wheel for a
chance to win an entire dessert! Both booths are located in the air conditioned gym.
Needed: Lots of “decorated” or “undecorated” small/large cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, cupcakes,
breads, candies, cake-pops, gluten or nut free items (please label) …. anything sweet and yummy is
always welcome!! Please leave all items whole in a disposable container and drop off at the dessert
café in the gym anytime Friday thru Sunday.
No time to bake or pick up a dessert, not coming to festival, or going to be out of town ? A gift card to Kroger or Meijer is
greatly appreciated and cakes or goodies will be purchased for the booths. Drop off monetary donations or gift cards in
the collection basket or office: Attn: Connie Michael – dessert café. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
GOLDEN OR SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Couples celebrating their Golden or Silver Wedding
Anniversaries during 2016 should contact Cindy in the parish
office at 777-4322 ext. 101 or email [email protected] no
later than June 10, 2016. For those celebrating their 50th
Anniversary, there will be a Mass on Saturday, August 27,
2016 @ 4:30 PM at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral,
downtown with Most Reverend Archbishop Dennis M.
Schnurr, the principal celebrant.
CAUTION PARKING LOT CHANGES FOR FESTIVAL
It’s festival time again! Beginning
Monday, June 6, the entrance driveway
will be closed after morning Mass and
exit drive will become two way traffic
until the festival tents and rides have
been removed.
PLEASE USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN ENTERING
AND EXITING OUR PARKING LOT!!
“Thank you for your donation of $1,126.17. It is because of your kindness that we are able to care for our residents in such a
loving and caring “home”. The Little Sisters dedicate their lives to the elderly, but we cannot do it alone. It is because of
your support, whatever it may be, that we are able to provide the extras which are sometimes a real necessity to help our
residents to age gracefully and happily in our home.”
~Yours in Christ, St. Margaret, Little Sisters of the Poor
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 5, 2016
Bring three non-perishable
can goods to benefit Serve
City for a chance to win $100
cash each night!
PARISH LIFE
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
1. Sunday & Holy Day Offerings Sundays Holy Days
May 1
23,726.40
May 8
22,467.84
1.00
May 11 - Faith Direct EFT
59,303.84
May 15
21,525.38
May 22
20,871.16
May 29
19,166.74
Total May to Date
167,061.36
1.00
May budget
177,500.00
2. Sunday & Holy Day Year-to-Date
Actual
1,769,008.34
Budget
1,769,000.00
Difference
8.34
Special May Offerings
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Tuition Assistance
Charitable Impact
Disaster Relief
Drive Down the Debt
Good Friday
St. Vincent de Paul
80,235.91
75,000.00
5,235.91
20.00
1,100.00
2,193.00
10.00
8,996.78
140.00
2,779.00
Do not forget to do good and to share with others,
for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
STEWARDSHIP POINT
June 10th-12th
Kolbe Kash!
This year’s grand prize is your choice of a 2016 Honda
Civic LX or $15,000 Kolbe Kash. The next early bird
drawing will be May 31st for $250.00. Watch the May 31st
drawing LIVE on the St. Max Facebook page! You got to
play to win! Congrats to John Wittle our first early bird
winner!
Pre-Sale Ticket and Token Orders
If you like to save money this is the place for you. Pre- sale
orders are available online www.saint-max.org/ParishLife/
Festival/Pre-Sale
Live Entertainment! We have the hottest local bandsFriday- Marsha Brady Band
Saturday- DV8
Sunday- Rain Praise Band
Sunday – Second Wind
WORKERS, WE NEED WORKERS!
A church that is alive needs the generous, sacrificial support of Worker signups are currently taking place on line. To get
those who love it. Only a dead church demands no sacrifice. the best shift in the most fun booth sign up now at http://
~Unknown
stmaximiliankolbechurch.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer
YOUNG AT HEART
Monday, June 13: Guest speaker will be
Scott Han from Uncorked Wine Shop to
talk about wineries and grapes.
Thursday, June 16: Due to the closing of
Ruby Tuesdays at Tri county Mall, our
dinner will be held at O'Charlie's on
Tylersville Road at 5:00 PM.
Saturday, June 18: Putt Putt Golf - Eagle Tee 10:00 AM with
lunch following at Frisch's, Cin-Day Road and I-75.
Young at Heart is a social group for parishioners ages 50 and
over. Anyone is welcome, single or couples, widow or
widower. Contact Ann, 513-795-7579 or [email protected] if you are interested in attending a meeting or joining.
EUCHARISTIC ADORERS NEEDED DURING
FESITVAL
We hope to have adorers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
during all festival hours if you are interested in taking an hour
please contact [email protected].
Booth Captains Needed!
We have several openings for booth captains;
Specifically we need captains for Corn Hole, Kiddie Corn
Hole, Saturday Night Black Jack Tent. We will provide all
the training; we just need your energy and passion to help.
Please contact Christal Merrelli @ 779-3675 for more
details.
Silent Auction Donations Needed!
Silent Auction is in need of donations to help make the
festival successful this year! Please consider donating
artwork, timeshare usage, antiques, event tickets, furniture
etc. Please contact Maria Tschuor to make a donation or for
any questions at 513-226-0833. Not sure what to donate?
Visit the silent auction festival page for more information
and ideas of great past donations! www.saint-max.org/
ParishLife/Festival/SilentAuction
Any festival questions, please contact Bill Harkins at
[email protected] or 777-8508
You can always find up to date festival information at
www.saint-max.org/ParishLife/Festival
June 5, 2016
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
EVENTS OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016
12:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
1:00 PM
Rms 12 & 14
1:30 PM
Church
1:30 PM
Lg Conf Rm
6:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
6:00 PM
Hosp Rm
Supervision
7:00 PM
Church
7:30 PM
Rm 5
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016
8:30 AM
Church
7:00 PM
Rm 5
Include Me! Mass
Festival Meeting
Baptism Sunday
Religious Ed Summer Home
Study Parent Meeting
Religious Ed Summer Home
Study Parent Meeting
Stephen Ministry Team #1
Praise & Worship
Boy Scouts Adult Meeting
Mass
2016 Lay Leadership
Discernment Meeting Follow-Up
7:00 PM
Rm 6
Adoration Team
7:00 PM
Hospitality Rm Perinatal Neonatal Loss
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm Youth Ministry New Adult
Leader Training
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016
9:30 AM
Off Conf Rm Choir Camp Meeting
11:00 AM
Lg Conf Rm EC Staff Small Group
1:00 PM
Rms 2 & 3
Young at Heart Board
6:30 PM
Lg Conf Rm Knights of Columbus
Fraternal Meeting
7:00 PM
Rms 2 & 3
Campaign Meeting
7:00 PM
Hospitality Rm Hope and Healing After the
Death of Suicide
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016
7:00 PM
Hospitality Rm Young Widowed Grief
Support Group
7:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm Evangelization & Catechesis
Commission Meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
8:30 AM
Lounge
High School Peer Minister
Retreat Day
9:15 AM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
9:30 AM
Chapel
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament
6:00 PM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
7:00 PM
Hospitality Rm Answer the Call Mens Faith
Sharing
7:00 PM
Chapel
Holy Hour/Vespers
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
9:30 AM
Hosp Rm
Stephen Ministry - Supervision
Team #4
6:00 PM
Parking Lot
FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016
9:15 AM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
2:00 PM
Church
Sacrament of Penance
5:00 PM
Parking Lot
FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016
12:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm Include Me! Mass
3:00 PM
Parking Lot
FESTIVAL
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St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic
Church, Liberty Township
Fun Facts
How many parishioners do you think make up our community of
St. Max? Of that number, how many do you think are 21 and under? 70 and older?
11,955 total, 21 and under: 4197, 70 and older: 396
Contact Information (for a complete list, visit www.saint-max.org) 513-777-4322
Pastor
Fr. Geoffrey D. Drew, Ext.102
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Marc Soellner, Ext. 114
[email protected]
Permanent Deacons
John Paul Back, 226-3428
[email protected]
Mike Hinger, 779-1586
[email protected]
Mike Lippman, 252-4898
[email protected]
Hans Schade, 594-9730
[email protected]
Pastoral Associates
Lakmé Kodros, Parish Life & Stewardship
Ext.105, [email protected]
Jeremy Helmes, Worship
Ext. 103, [email protected]
Carol Heuser, Christian Initiation
Ext. 104, [email protected]
Larry Witsken, Facilities & Maintenance
Ext.110, [email protected]
Holly Moran, Outreach
Ext. 116, [email protected]
Zack Hinger, Evangelization & Catechesis
Ext. 107, [email protected]
Sarah Merkel, Communications
Ext. 121, [email protected]
Councils & Commissions
Darrell Maddox, Pastoral Council
515-3723, [email protected]
Rich Tereba, Finance Council
887-8482, [email protected]
Lisa Schafer, Outreach
219-916-0130, [email protected]
Scott Teets, Parish Life & Stewardship
659-1730, [email protected]
Steve Szczap, Worship
779-3324, [email protected]
Chuck Ciccia, Evangelization & Catechesis
708-3545, e&[email protected]
Seminarian Intern
Craig Best, Ext. 127
[email protected]