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Parish E-news
July 15, 2010
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Greetings!
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ -
Hope everyone is having a great summer. Just a few quick reminders about important things coming up!
First, on the weekend of August 7-8 we will have a Blessing for College Students. There was some confusion last year that it was only for freshmen going away to college for the first time - that is not the case! The blessing is for all college students, freshmen through grad students, who are home for the summer and will be going back to college later this summer and fall. Those college students who live at home will be blessed with all other students later this year when the academic year begins.
And finally, to plan ahead, this fall two exciting things are happening here at St. Max!
First, we will have a Parish Mission lead by Franciscan Father Charlie Smiech. He will preach at all the Masses on October 9-10 and then lead us in a Parish Mission every evening through Thursday, October 14. All parish-related and parish-sponsored activities - on and off our grounds - are cancelled that week so that everyone can attend the Parish Mission. Please plan ahead for these dates so meetings or other activities can be rescheduled without hindering their progress.
And second, we will start a renewal program Why Catholic? this fall, too! Small faith sharing groups will be formed for this program which uses Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as its foundation. The entire program goes on for four years, which will lead us up to our parish's Twenty-Fifth Anniversary in 2014. Small groups meet once a week for about six-eight weeks during each of eight "seasons" (there are two seasons per year, one in the fall and one in the spring.) The beauty of the program is that anyone can participate at anytime - that is, the eight total seasons over four years, even though connected, are independent of each other. So basically those interested make a once-a-week commitment for a few weeks each time - no prerequisites of prior involvement nor expectations of future involvement! Hopefully many will be available for as many of these eight "seasons" as possible. Look for more information on Why Catholic? to be forthcoming soon!
As we travel this summer, let us all pray for each other that we may reach our destinations and return home safely. And don't forget to call ahead to your vacation spot and check out the Sunday Mass schedule for the nearest parish - summers are not vacations from God!
That's all for now - God bless one and all!
Fr. Geoff |
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PARISH PICNIC
Please save the date of Sunday, August 15, from 4 to 7 pm, on the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe. There will be plenty of food and fun for everyone, including a corn-hole tournament! Volunteers are always welcome.
Share your culinary talents with the whole parish by bringing an appetizer, salad, side dish, or dessert to share at the picnic.
S-Z: Appetizers M-R: Salads G-L: Side Dishes A-F: Desserts
Come and join us for food, fun and activities. Register by clicking below:
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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. |
Confirmation Count Down!
ONLY 4 MORE WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER! Very few candidates have submitted their forms...please don't forget to fill them out and have them in to the office on or before August 15th. Registration/liability/parent volunteer (and copy of Baptismal cert if needed) MUST BE IN ON TIME because supplies will be ordered and training begins later that week.
- Calendar and forms can be printed from our parish website www.saint-max.org.
- 'Sponsor Eligibility' forms are due Sept. 1st.
- Please spend time this summer at the library or on-line to learn about Saints. Many candidates indicate that they have a difficult time choosing a saint name. There are many books and web sites with short essays on saints to help us become familiar with them.
- Did you work at the Festival with your family or perform other family service this summer!?! Remember to send an e-mail to mdoughman@saint-max.org when your family service is complete.
- Latest Confirmation News is in the parish bulletin or bi-monthly e-newsletter or on the parish web site. Choose your preferred form of media to stay in touch.
- -Questions?? Call Marlene at the Parish Office 777-4322 ex 118.
Confirmed Adults and High School Students
Want to make a BIG impact in the life of a youth (and our parish)? If you are a Confirmed Catholic, who attends Sunday mass, is in good standing with the Church, is at least 16 years old and have been Confirmed for more than 1 year...please consider being a Confirmation Sponsor this year. We always have candidates who are in need of a Sponsor. You must be reading this for a reason!?! Call Marlene at the Parish Office and we can discuss what the commitment for a Confirmation Sponsor involves and how we match candidates with sponsors! (777-4322 ex 118 or e-mail mdoughman@saint-max.org)
Confirmation Help Needed
Help is needed to plan, purchase food and supplies, set up, serve and clean up at receptions for the candidates/sponsors/families held after all masses Oct 2-3. Please let me know if you would like to help plan this event. Call Marlene at the Parish Office 777-4322 ex 118 or e-mail mdoughman@saint-max.org. |
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 |
Understanding Your Child's Grief
Tuesday July 27, 2010 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Learn helpful ways to
Help your child deal with their
Feelings of grief and loss as
Well as understand their behavior
While dealing with grief
Presented by
Robin H. Gurwitch, PhD
Professor
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Program Coordinator, National Center for School Crisis
and Bereavement
Conference Room
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish
5720 Hamilton-Mason Road
Liberty Township, OH 45011
For further information contact
Sheila Munafo-Kanoza, 870-9108 or
Linda Sullivan, 755-9433
Monday, July 26, 2010, Companions on a Journey will be hosting a Volunteer/Fundraising meeting in the conference room from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If you would like to be involved in the ministry of helping the bereaved of our parish and our whole community, please come and join us. Together we can make a difference.
Companions on a Journey Grief support will be offering a Young Adult Grief Support Group that be for Young Adults 18 years of age and older 30 years of age. We will be meeting on Monday Evenings at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish - follow the signs to the entrance of the church go into the welcome area turn right and then another right you will see a set of double doors by a stain glass window that is where we will be meeting (the Hospitality Room).
The dates are: The groups will meet from 7-9 pm and are free of charge.
Monday July 19,
Monday August 2,
Monday August 9
Monday August 16
Please share this information with any young adult that you may know who is in need of grief support and if they plan on coming to please let me know so that I can watch out for them by contacting Sheila at 870-9108. |
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WHAT'S A "PSALMIST'?
HOW CAN I BECOME ONE?
According to the U.S. Bishops' recent document on liturgical music, Sing to the Lord, the psalmist is one who proclaims the verses of the Responsorial Psalm and leads the assembly in singing its response. The psalmist may also (as is the case here at St. Max) proclaim the Gospel Verse and lead the singing of other acclamations and litanies during the liturgy (in addition to or in the absence of a choir or ensemble.) The bishops go on to teach that the psalmist should possess "the ability for singing and a facility in correct pronunciation and diction. As one who proclaims the Word, the psalmist should be able to proclaim the text of the Psalm with clarity, conviction, and sensitivity to the text, the musical setting, and those who are listening."
We are in need of more psalmists for our Sunday
liturgies. You will be able to minister at the liturgy you regularly
attend and on the weekends you're available. Rehearsal is mostly on your own time, so it's not a huge time commitment outside of Mass (and Jeremy will provide you with everything you need, including time to go through things with him!)
If you have experience as a singer and would be willing to join our group of already excellent psalmists, please contact Jeremy Helmes in the parish office ( Jeremy Helmes) for more information or call 777-4322, ext. 103. |
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REACH OUT LAKOTA
ST. RAPHAEL
OPEN DOOR PANTRY
FOOD DRIVE
Food drop off July 24th and 25th
No later than 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 25th
in the Charitable Impact Corner of the Gathering Space
Check the website for more details. Some items are critically needed - look for items that are BOLD or ITALICIZED on the flyer! |
PRESCHOOL RFY Jesus said "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
Mark 10:14 We would like to invite your child to come and join us on Sunday morning during the 8:00 or 10:00 Mass for a preschool or Kindergarten religious education program. Through stories, crafts, music, and discussion we learn about the wonderful kingdom of God. Registration materials can be found online. Forms are also available in the gathering space and outside the RFY offices. For more information contact Linda Lippman at 777-4322, ext. 119 |
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Attention Young Adults (20 & 30 something's-married & single!)
You are cordially invited to join Theology on Tap, a speaker series for those in their 20's and 30's, married or single to meet together in the relaxed setting of a local pub. Through lively conversation and interesting speakers, young adults have an opportunity to reflect on their faith and connect with other young adults. Topics focus on faith and contemporary issues that directly affect the lives of today's young adults. Please consider joining fellow young adults from St. John West Chester, St. Susanna and St. Max for one or more sessions. You'll be glad you came!
Location: Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar
9238 Floer Dr., West Chester
870-0111
Time: 7:00 Gather, 7:30 Speaker
Dates/Topics:
Thurs, Aug 5-Faith & Healing
(Speaker: Dr. Mark Goddard)
Thurs, Aug 12-Living Discipleship
(Speaker: Nick Cardilino)
Thurs, Aug 19-Steps to Spirituality
(Speaker: Mary Cummins Wlodarski)
Thurs, Aug 26-Hearing God's Voice in the Everyday
(Speaker: Fr. Mark Burger)
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RFY Enews for 7/15/10
SUMMER RFY: All assessments are due into the RFY office next Friday, 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 note that Monday evening classes are filling quickly; if Monday is your preferred day, please return your registration materials as soon as possible.
All families will receive an e-mail notification in late August of your child(ren)'s class day & time.
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 7-15-10:
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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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
9:00am-1:00pm
2nd Annual
ST MAX COMMUNITY SALE
Stay tuned for more details...
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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!
Liturgical Ministers - Continue inputing your unavailability - the cut off date for the next schedule is August 6th.
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