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E-Newsletter March 15, 2010
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 A food that symbolizes prayer and fasting is the pretzel (from the Latin word, bracellę, "arms".) It is a traditional Lenten bread of very ancient origin. Early Christians made the bread from flour, salt and water only, shaping it to represent the folded arms in prayer, just as they are made to this day. The German tribes who invaded Rome called the bracellę "brezel'" or "prezel". Pretzels are traditionally eaten throughout Lent, and in some places are especially associated with Saint Joseph's Day [March 19] which usually falls within Lent. |
LENT 2010
Lenten Confession Times
Individual Confessions
Thursdays - 9:00-10:00 a.m. & 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27 - 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Monday, March 29 - 4:00-6:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross - Fridays - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Morning Mass - February 20 through March 27 - 8:30 a.m.
ANCIENT OFFICE OF TENEBRAE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31ST - 8:30 PM
THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM
HOLY THURSDAY - April 1, 2010
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - 8:30 AM
Lent ends in the late afternoon and the Paschal Triduum begins.
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:30 PM
Eucharistic Vigil - after Mass until 12:00 Midnight (Chapel)
A chapter from the "Last Supper Discourse" from John's gospel will be read on each half hour.
Night Prayer (Compline) - 11:45 PM (Chapel)
GOOD FRIDAY - April 2, 2010
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - 8:30 AM
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 12:30 PM & 7:30 PM
HOLY SATURDAY - April 3, 2010
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - 8:30 AM
There are no 3:00 PM confessions or 4:30 PM Mass on this day.
The Easter Vigil - 8:45 PM (Gathering starting at 8:30 PM)
EASTER SUNDAY - April 4, 2010
Masses - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (church & gym) & 12:00 Noon (church & gym)
For those who will be out of town during the Paschal Triduum, you are strongly encouraged before you leave home to call and determine the Triduum schedule at the Catholic parish nearest your destination or consult MassTimes.org. While away, plan to attend those services on each of these holydays. The Paschal Triduum should never be a "vacation" from the Church and her liturgies. | |
MASS SCHEDULE
The Lord's Day
Saturday Vigil - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m.,
10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon
Weekdays
Monday through Friday -
8:30 a.m.
Holydays of Obligation
& Civic Holidays
As listed in the bulletin
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday - 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday before First Friday -
9:00-10:00 a.m. &
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Any time by appointment
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday 9:00 a.m-10:00 p.m.
Rosary
Monday through Friday -
8:00 a.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Monday through Friday -
after daily Mass
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
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Greetings!
Fr. McCarthy has been appointed temporary administrator at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Trenton following the death of Fr. George Klein. Please pray for Fr. George Klein; and for Fr. McCarthy and the parishioners of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Trenton as they work through their grief. Please pray for me as well, as we all adjust to having one priest for the time being.
I will celebrate all the weekday liturgies, but starting Monday, April 12, there will be Word and Communion services on Mondays (and other days when I cannot be in two places at one time!) I am hopeful we will have a visiting priest here (at least one Mass on Sunday morning rotating through the Mass times) until the end of June. By then we should have a much clearer picture of what will be "regular" for us. For the next two weekends I will have all the Sunday Masses here, as well as the TRIDUUM liturgies.
Please remember the special opportunities for prayer that are being offered during Lent:
- Additional times for individual confessions on Thursdays after the morning Mass and from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27 - 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Monday, March 29 - 4:00-6:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Stations of the Cross on Fridays
- An additional weekday Mass on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.
And remember, all Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat.
Our holiest of holydays, the Paschal TRIDUUM, are fast approaching. Please have these days set aside on your personal calendars as days to "be in church" and free from other regular activities. And for those traveling, remember to call ahead and get the TRIDUUM schedules at the Catholic parishes nearest to your destination. As an assistance, please click here or on the picture icon at the right to visit MassTimes.org, a ministry for traveling Catholics.
That's all for now. God bless one and all!
Fr. Geoff
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SAVE THE DATE(S)!
HOLY THURSDAY DINNER - APRIL 1 - Registration Form can be found online here!
EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION - APRIL 3
FR. PORTER'S 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - APRIL 18
NEWLY ORDAINED DEACONS RECEPTION - APRIL 24 |
1989 Paulist Pictures Film "Romero"
On March 24th, 1980, while performing a funeral mass in the Chapel of Divine Providence Hospital, Archbishop Oscar Romero was shot to death by a paid assassin. Only moments before his death, he had reminded the mourners of the parable of wheat. His prophetic words: "Those who surrender to the service of the poor through love of Christ will live like the grain of wheat that dies...The harvest comes because of the grain that dies...We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses, that God wants, that God demands of us."
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador. To commemorate this anniversary, we will show the 1989 Paulist Pictures' film Romero on Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. The film runs just under two hours and is rated PG-13 for adult themes and graphic depictions.
So that we can adequately prepare, please let us know if you will be attending by registering here. |
Answer the Call
Catholic Men's Conference
The "Answer The Call" Men's Conference will be on Saturday, March 20. The program this year will be at Music Hall and begins at 8:30 and will end with Mass.
The day will be prayerful, spirit-filled and life changing. It is an opportunity to join thousands of other like-minded , Catholic men in a one day conference, You will hear talks that will challenge you, reawaken your spirit and lift you up; help to examine your priorities and rejuvenate your commitment to the Catholic Faith, Family and Fellowship.
The day will feature several speakers including Jack McKeon, former Cincinnati Reds and World Series manager; Brian Rooney, retired Marine and war veteran and currently a Pittsburgh Steelers board member. Jim Gruden, a lay Pastoral Minister and retired war veteran and Fr. Mark Burger, pastor of St. John's parish in West Chester.
During lunch, which is provided, there will be a special program for teenagers/young adults. If you are interested in attending with fellow St. Max parishioners, or have any questions, contact Ron Pfister @ 737-9949. If we want to sit together, we need to order the tickets early. |
Pastoral Council Renewal is quickly approaching. As a community, we will pray and petition the Holy Spirit for guidance. If you hear a calling, or feel a nudge to identify someone, then the process begins with a nomination. Over a period of several weeks, the nominated candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about the role of Pastoral Council and the required commitment. To learn more about the process, please go to our website. | |
 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The dates for this next years St. Max Fish Fry are as follows! Fish Frys serve from 4:30-8:00.
WAY OF THE CROSS begins at 7:30 PM.
March 19
March 26
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Please join us as we present the Stations of the Cross Friday, March 26. Contact Colleen Gerke if you would like to help.
Join us for Common Grounds on March 21st and March 28th from 7-9 in the gym. There will be no Common Grounds on April 4th or 11th.
Scripture reflections begins again on Tuesday, April 13th at Coffee Beans and Brew! |
Junior High 1X1 Upcoming Events
· Theater of the Word field trip to Little Sisters to see a play 3/19. Permission slips in rack in Gathering Space. Cost is $8.
· Note - There is no March 1X1 Monthly meeting because it is the start of Holy Week.
· April Jr High 1X1 meeting, arrive at 6 to the gym and depart at 7:30 from the Gathering Space. We'll be doing our own version of the new game show 'A Minute to Win It'. Donations of baked goods, bags of chips/pretzels/etc. and liters of soda are always welcome!
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Confirmation Retreat Information
What to wear - casual but functional clothing, we will be moving around and playing games...DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS (I'm not that great at first aid)
What to bring - an open mind and a smile
What we'll eat - pasta and salad, you may pack a lunch if you wish
March 20th - leaves from St. Max promptly at 8am, arrives back to St. Max at 2:45pm
March 21st - leaves from Lakota East parking lot promptly at 11am, arrives back to St. Max at 5:45pm
March 27th - leaves from St. Max promptly at 8am, arrives back to St. Max at 2:45pm
Confirmation
Third Session 3/23, Fouth Session 4/13
Spring is just around the corner, spring bulbs are already starting to push up through the ground. The Small Faith Group sessions in February were full of energy that will build as we approach May 1st. We have much yet to do (retreats and sessions in March and April, interviews, rehearsals). We pray that you stay healthy and focus time and energy to this process in these final months. Don't get behind on your portfolio. You should be finished with pages 1 and 2. Please start on the reflection questions, this is the longest part of the portfolio.
We will see many of you on one of the retreats on March 20 or 21. These will be held before our next session on 3/23 and our final retreat on 3/27. Until then, we pray that the Lord send you good health and peace.
Sessions begins promptly at 7:30 in the church. Candidates please attend with your sponsor or proxy. Bring your red folder with your portfolio. We will work on page 3 'Personal Reflection' during SFG.
Remaining prayer services are 3/23 and 4/13.
Interview/alb fitting is 4/11. Bring your completed portfolio with you.
Rehearsals are 4/29.
NOTE - Please make sure the fourth session on 4/13 is on your calendars! |
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RFY NEWS:
LENT:
Please return Rice Bowls to RFY Office by Easter. Thank you for your participation in this very worthy Catholic Relief effort.
REMINDER!! Junior High RFY Home Study Students: Parents, please check the progress of your Junior High Student. All students should be about half way through their second book. A few students still need to complete the first book and exchange it for the second book. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS: Several students participated in the "IN CONTROL" Program during January this year. The student evaluations were reviewed and compiled for us by Pregnancy Center East, the facilitators. You will be pleased to know that the students were overwhelmingly satisfied with the instructors and the program. Further, 85% of 7th graders and 71% of 8th graders made the decision to commit to a chaste lifestyle at the completion of the program. Thank you for your encouragement and support of the junior high students who face many societal obstacles to moral and virtuous choices.
LOOKING AHEAD:
No Classes: March 29, 31-Holy Week
No Classes: April 5, 7-Easter Week
Easter-Journey to Pentecost: April 19 & 21
Home Study Students who wish to attend MUST PREREGISTER with RFY Office
Times: Mon, 4/19: 5:00-6:30 OR 6:45-8:15 Wed, 4/21: 6:00-7:30
Summer RFY Registration Information and Materials will be available at the end of March.
Questions? Concerns? Please contact Mary Montour, 777-4322, X-120. |
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SACRAMENT PREPARATION NEWS:
First Eucharist Preparation Sessions for Winter:
Session Four: CHURCH-Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Children who are fully prepared for First Eucharist will celebrate with family and parish community during select Mass times during Easter season.
The sacrament of First Communion will be celebrated with the St. Max community on the following weekends:
DATE MASS CURRENT Availability
April 17 4:30 Mass FULL
April 18 12:00 Mass Open
May 1 4:30 Mass FULL
May 2 8:00 Mass Open
May 2 10:00 Mass FULL
May 2 12:00 Mass Open
May 8 4:30 Mass FULL
May 9 12:00 Mass Open
If you have any questions about the sacrament preparation program, please call Mary Montour, 777-4322m X-120. Thank you!
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 The 18th Annual 'Girls Night Out'
"Pretty in Pink"
Friday, April 16th
The 18th Annual 'Girls Night Out'
"Pretty in Pink"
Friday, April 16th @ 6:00 pm
Evening includes:
Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
Silent Auction & Basket Extravaganza
Jewelry Raffle by Yelton Fine Jewelers
dinner catered my Elegant Fare
Fashion Show by Kohls with accessories by Boutique Allie
$35 per person by April 4, $40 after April 4.
Look for the invitation in the March Modern Saint Newsletter
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LFN Game Night:
Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at 7 p.m. in the St. Max conference room for some fun and games! If you haven't been to one of our meetings, this is a great time to start! All women of the parish (21 and up) are invited for an evening of fellowship and fun. We'll also be collecting items for a pampering/spa basket to be raffled off at the upcoming "Pretty in Pink" fashion show; donations are greatly appreciated. Please contact Christy for more information at 759-4295 or LFN@saint-max.org. |
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 2010 FESTIVAL NEWS
The St. Max Festival Committee is in need of a trainee who loves games! Specifically, we would like to have help with choosing our on site games, working with the booth captains, and coordinating with the prize committee. This year's trainee would hopefully help with next year's festival as well. For more information, contact Kevin Ricke at 779-8824 or email kmricke@fuse.net
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Upcoming Events
Pastoral Council Discernment - Nominations the week on March 20th/21st
Traveling Vocations Cross: Contact Lori Lutz at lolutz@fuse.net to sign up for a week to hose the cross in your home Holy Week - Palm Sunday, March 27/28; The Ancient Office of Tenebrae March 31st; Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday) April 1st; Good Friday, April 2nd; Easter Vigil, April 3rd; Easter Sunday, April 4th.
Holy Thursday Dinner, Thursday, April 1st
"Celebrate Our Priests" Dinner & Fr. Porter's 80th Birthday Celebration - Sunday, April 18th
Diaconate Ordination Celebration: Sunday, April 25th from 1:30-3:00 PM in the Gym
Andrew Dinner for Junior and Senior High School Boys interested in Vocations to the Priesthood - Wednesday, May 5
Reschedule of Healing and Remembrance Service cancelled due to snow will be in May |
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