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Parish E-news
July 2, 2010
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Greetings!
A big and hearty St. Max welcome to both Fr. Rob Muhlenkamp, Priest in residence and teacher at Badin High School and Jeremy Helmes, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music - may both be blessed with many years of fruitful ministry here! May God bless them both abundantly!
Special THANKS to all who organized and supported Fr. McCarthy's farewell reception last Sunday. It was very nice and an appropriate gesture of gratitude to him.
This weekend is the Independence Day holiday. Please pray for our country and all who serve and protect it. Since July 4 falls on a Sunday, as a civil holiday it does not supersede the normal Sunday liturgy in Ordinary Time - readings, prayers, and songs today are for the Sunday liturgy. We will have our Mass to commemorate Independence Day on Monday, July 5 at 9:00 a.m., the day on which the civil holiday is being observed throughout the nation.
That's all for now - God bless!
FR. GEOFF |
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 A WORD FROM THE PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & MUSIC, Jeremy Helmes
Thanks to the many of you who have already welcomed me so warmly - I already feel very at home here at St. Max, and I look forward to ministering to and with you. Together, I hope we can build upon the wonderful liturgical life here in the parish and continue the joyful duty of praising God and celebrating the Eucharist.
A significant part of our liturgical life is musical - the Church teaches that "Christ is truly present when the Church prays AND SINGS." We sing to express our faith in a way that mere words cannot. This happens primarily when as a liturgical assembly, we join our voices together in song. Yet such singing requires musical leadership.
Our adult choir will resume its schedule in the fall. Our 8a Sunday ensemble continues its weekly ministry during the summer. I am grateful to all of these musicians for their time and talent. If you are interested in joining either of these musical groups, please contact me for more information.
I hope to support the work of our existing psalmists and cantors, and to involve more talented leaders of sung prayer in this ministry. If there is enough interest from the children of the parish, I hope to begin a children's choir this fall or soon after. I also hope to begin a handbell choir to enhance our liturgical music program. Stay tuned for more details about these ministry opportunities, or contact me for more information or to express your interest.
I am eager to involve as many willing and talented musicians as are in our parish - youth and adults, singers and instrumentalists. Together, we can continue the work of leading St. Max in sung liturgical prayer. Please e-mail or call me in the parish office with any questions you have about getting involved in music ministry at St. Max.
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The parish offices will have the following summer hours during July:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Closed for lunch from 12:30-1:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM-12:00
The office will be closed on Friday afternoon.
BCI/I and FBI Fingerprinting will be:
Monday-Thursday: 9:30-11:30 AM & 1:30-4:30 PM
Fridays: 9:30 -11:30 AM
The office will be closed and no fingerprinting available on Friday afternoon. |
 Just an update from the festival:
Thanks to everyone for volunteering and supporting the festival. Once bills are paid, financial information will be released. Please continue to patronize generous sponsor businesses. At left is Colleen S., niece of Fr. Geoff Drew, winner of the 15,000 Kolbe Kash Prize. Colleen says she'll be using her winnings to support her college tuition payments this year! Congratulations!
St Maximilian Kolbe Parish thanks all our business sponsors-without their support our festival would not be possible!
Diamond Sponsors of the Day
Andary Plumbing
Kathy Kramer- Star One Realty
Platinum Sponsors
Cassinelli, Shanker, and Biddle, DDS
Cincinnati REDS
Eagle Tee Golf
Honda East
Jafra Cosmetics
Charles Manilla, DDS
St Max Families of Miller Brewing
Monroe Medical Center
Nestle
Roecker and Berger
Velocity Lacrosse
West Chester Family Dentistry
Ace Hardware
Affiliates in Oral/Maxifilial Surgery
Back Porch Saloon
CE Power Solutions
Centers for Foot and Ankle Care
Concord Fire Protection
Dave Leisten - Steel Drum
DeGeorge Ceiling
Dermatology & Surgery of
Southern Ohio
Dingle House Irish Pub & Grub
Friends of John Boehner
Dr. Paul Grote, MD
Manheim Cincinnati
Marriott
Mary Kay - Christy Boutross-Wright
Monika Deroussel - ReMax
Patricia Drybala- Stampin Up
Pete Delois' Recreation Outlet
Rethlake and Schneide, CPAs
Shadowbox Cabaret
Nannette Sherman, DDS
State Farm Insurance- Barney Riesbeck
Sunshine House
Tangi's Salon
Title Partners, Inc
True Joy Acoustics
Two Guys and a Bunch of CD's
Usborne Books & More - Katie Klopfenstein
Dr. James Welland, DDS
Wetherington Golf & Country Club
Beckett Dental Care
Book Bums
Buckner Martial Arts
Brown and Kupper DDS, Inc
Chick-Fil-A
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Cincinnati Eye Care Team
Cincinnati Opera
Crooked Tree Golf Course
Dr. James Cryder, DDS
Crossing Chiropractic/Massage Wellness Ctr
Denise's Animal House
Eddie Lane's Diamond Showroom
Frank's Glass
Go Bananas Comedy Club
Gold Canyon/PlanetJill
Green Crest Golf Club
Hampton Inn and Suites
Hodapp Funeral Homes
Jerzey's Family Sports Pub
Lakota Dental Group
Leshnak Financial Group
The Little Gym
Luvin Hugs dog Groomin
MailBoxes, Etc/UPS Store
Marco's Pizza
Mills Drywall
Schmidt Builders
Superior Pools
The Cone
Wetherington Family Practice
Ameriprise Financial
Antonio's Ristorante Italiano
Arby's
Avis
Berns Garden Center
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati Ballet
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Gymnastics
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Park Board
Dave and Buster's
EnterTrainment Junction
Five Guy's
Haobrauhaus House
Mojo Running
Monster Mini-Golf
Newport Aquarium
Noodles and Company
Oil Express
Perfect North Slopes
Pleasant Hill Golf Club
Princeton Bowl
Quick Stop Oil Lube
Skatetown USA
Skip's @Liberty Pointe
Tire Discounters
Trek Bicycle Store
Vista Verde Golf Course
Weatherwax Golf Course
Western and Southern Financial Group
Widemer's
Wildwood Inn |
Christ Renews His Parish
Men's Renewal Weekend
October 23 & 24, 2010
For more information contact:
Tony Eckman 513-260-8322 (taecar@gmail.com) or
Denny Moore 513-755-3736 |
ANSWER THE CALL MEN'S GROUP
The summer weather and other activities testing your patience? - Can't seem to find the time for spiritual reflection? - There is a group of men going through the same thing - Answer the Call . We discuss current events, scripture readings and how our spiritual lives are going. Our next meeting is Thursday night at 7:00 in room 5. We have Thursday meetings July 8, August 12, and September 9.
Can't make Thursdays? Why not take Saturday morning (7:00 in room 5) and spend some time reflecting - you'll be home before anyone misses you - Answer the Call. We are a group of men like you that are going through the same things. We discuss current events, scripture readings and how our spiritual lives are going. Upcoming meetings on Saturday will be July 24, August 28, and September 25. Any questions, call Ron Pfister at 737-9949. |
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RFY Enews for 7/1/10
SUMMER RFY: All assessments are due into the RFY office by JULY 23. (Please follow the instructions enclosed in your child's textbook.)
FALL RFY: Registrations are being accepted for those families who would like to participate in the fall RFY program. Classes will be held on Mondays, 5:15-6:30pm, or 6:45-8:00pm; and Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15pm. Home study is also available. More information and forms can be found in the Gathering Space, on the parish website, or in the mailboxes by the RFY Offices.
- Please read carefully the front and back of the registration form. Return the completed registration form, the emergency medical release form and appropriate payment to the RFY Office. Thank you!
VOLUNTEERS: The success of the RFY program is highly dependent upon adults and older youth who are able to share their time and faith with the children of St. Max. Please consider volunteering and making a difference in the faith life of a young parishioner. Preparation time is approximately one hour per week, class time is one hour, fifteen minutes, and personal fulfillment time is unlimited.
BOOK DONATIONS: If any family would be willing or able to donate RFY textbooks back to the program for use next year, we would greatly appreciate it. You can bring them to the Parish Office, the RFY Office, or just leave them in the mailbox area by the RFY Office. Thank you!
Please contact Mary Montour, 777-4322, X-120, or mmontour@saint-max.org if you have any questions about the RFY program. |
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SACRAMENT PREPARATION NEWS 7-1-10:
THINGS TO CONSIDER IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE CELEBRATING HIS/HER FIRST COMMUNION NEXT YEAR:
- Please be attentive to continued Faith Formation for your child, especially in the home. Parents are key to successful preparation and faith development. Your child will model your behavior, beliefs and priorities.
- Parent meetings for Sacrament Preparation will be held on the following days/times-please select one day to attend:
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7:00-9:00 pm
Sunday, Sept. 19, 7:00-9:00 pm
- Please take some time to read and review Sacraments for Young People, a publication of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, before preparation formally begins at church. You will have a better sense of the process and expectations. (This document can be found on the parish website, www.saint-max.org, link to Sacraments, then to either Reconciliation or Eucharist.)
Please contact Mary Montour, 777-4322, X-120, with any
questions or concerns regarding the Sacrament Preparation
program, or e-mail: mmontour@saint-max.org. Thank you!
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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
What is RCIA and why would I attend? If you or someone you know:
*Has never been Baptized as a Christian.
*Has been Baptized in another Faith and are now interested in the Catholic Tradition.
*Was baptized in the Catholic Faith but was not raised Catholic and did not receive the Sacraments of Eucharist & Confirmation.
We invite you to learn about the process. Please call Carol at 777-4322 ext. 104 or email cheuser@saint-max.org.
No pressure! |
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Thirsting for More? What is Theology on Tap?
·Speakers with lively discussion about real life issues
·Invited: 20 & 30 something's single and married
·A place to meet new friends in a casual relaxed atmosphere
·Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and St. John, St. Susanna and St. Maximilian
All young adults are welcome!
THEOLOGY ON TAP WEST CHESTER
Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar
(513) 870-0111
9238 Floer Dr., West Chester, OH 45069
Gather at 7pm
Speakers at 7:30pm
August 5th
Faith and Healing
Dr. Mark Goddard
Dir. of Drake Center, Rehabilitative Medicine
August 12th
Living Discipleship
Nick Cardilino
UD, Center for Social Concern
August 19th
Steps to Spirituality
Mary Cummins Wlodarski
Pastoral Associate, Holy Trinity Church (Dayton)
August 26th
Hearing God's Voice in the Everyday
Fr. Mark Burger
St. John West Chester, Former Pastor |
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Electronic Funds Transfer
St Max is pleased to offer Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to our parishioners. It's the easy, convenient and safe way to make your contribution to Sunday Offerings or Debt Reduction.
EFT is easy You can make your Sunday Offering or a donation to Debt Reduction without the hassle of writing a check. You'll never have to scramble during Mass to make out a check or search for cash as the basket is coming by.
EFT is convenient Enjoy the convenience and reliability of having your bank forward your gift to St. Max automatically. You also may choose to have the amount you select deducted automatically from your checking or savings account weekly or monthly. You don't have to do a thing except sign up! To enroll in the program, complete the authorization form on the reverse side of this paper. You may also obtain a form on our website www.saintmax.org/pforms.shtml. Return the form with a voided check via the collection basket or snail mail.
EFT is safe There are several safeguards built into the program to ensure no one can withdraw anything from your account except what you have authorized. Plus, you may change the amount or cancel your participation at any time.
EFT helps St. Max . When people make a regular commitment of support, St. Max is better able to plan our income and expenses. This is important for the financial stability of our parish.
EFT encourages good stewardship Switching to EFT is a good time to examine your sharing with the Church. When we give a gift to another person, the more we love that person, the more care we take in selecting a gift that shows how we feel about that person. Our Church is God's gift to us. When we share our gifts with the Church, we are doing God's work. A gift that is rooted in prayer and is proportional to our means is one of the essential ways to show our thanks for all that God does for us. |
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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
In July
Monday through Thursday -
8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Fridays -
9:00 a.m. - Noon |
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| Upcoming Events |
Wacky Wednesdays - All High School Aged Youth - fun and prayer in the gym from 7:00-8:30 followed by ice cream at the Cone!
Kroger Card - July's winning number is #6006490900 907 906 134 - Check the back of your card and stop by the office to pick up your $50 card! Remember to load your card before checking out - 4% of your total benefits St. Max! Don't have a card - stop by the office and see Jane!
The Parish Picnic will be held on the feast of St. Max, Sunday August 15th from 4-7 - Save the Date!
Liturgical Ministers - Continue inputing your unavailability - the cut off date for the next schedule is August 6th.
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