The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 4, 2024
On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. The fever left her and she waited on them.
When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you." He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come." So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.
Mark 1:29-39
St. Max Parish News & Events
We ask everyone to please keep our Confirmation Candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday.
Adoration is CANCELLED this Tuesday due to the Sacrament of Confirmation
Come pray the Rosary with us! We will be praying the Rosary every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the St. Max Chapel. All are welcome to join - the world needs your prayers!
Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Pilgrim Statue
Our parish invites you to host the Flame of Love Pilgrim Virgin Statue in your home for one week!
Prayerfully consider inviting Our Lady into your home. To reserve your week, please use Sign Up Genius -
Or contact Terry David at 610-316-4445. to learn more about this devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
FLAME OF LOVE RETURNS:
Please join us at St. Max on February 3rd for the next First Saturday Devotion.
Our Lady (of Fatima) asks each one of us to repent and confess our sins, receive Holy Communion, pray the Rosary, pray for our Pope while keeping her company with a spirit of reparation for five first Saturdays. Come pray with us and bring your prayer petitions.
Mass at 8:00am
followed by the Flame of Love Rosary
Confession is available
Attention Catholic Singles
The Saint Raphael Fellowship is forming ‘single connect’ groups in the West Chester area Catholic churches. Saint Raphael is the patron Saint of happy meetings.
This Fellowship is geared to providing a ‘happy meeting’ place for those single Catholics who abide by teachings, morals and ethics of our wonderful faith. Our activities-based group will be engaging in works of service to the church and community, faith-building events such as lectures, video & book discussions, as well as social outings and just attending mass with other singles together!
This is not a dating group but rather a way to engage with other Catholics who happen to find themselves in the single state or vocation.
We are having a welcome meeting Sunday, 2/18 after the 10:30AM mass in the Kolbe Room with donuts and coffee. All singles are welcome!
If you would like to join Saint Raphael’s Fellowship group, please reach out to Carolyn Ansley 484-459-1522 cell.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Join The KOLBE TRAVEL CLUB
Cruise on the PARIS to NORMANDY Riverboat Cruise
Cruise on the PARIS to NORMANDY Riverboat Cruise
Please contact
DENISE at deepizzino@icloud.com
Cruise Date is
DENISE at deepizzino@icloud.com
Cruise Date is
September 17-24, 2024
For Information and reservations, contact Denise Pizzino 610-331-9896 deepizzino@icloud.com
Please make check payable to: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church and remit with coupon
TO: Kolbe Club @ St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 15 East Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382
Price is Based on a Minimum of 30 Passengers and payment is due by February 2 please..
Reservations after this date on a space available basis or ability to secure additional tickets. Book early!
Please make check payable to: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church and remit with coupon
TO: Kolbe Club @ St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 15 East Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382
Price is Based on a Minimum of 30 Passengers and payment is due by February 2 please..
Reservations after this date on a space available basis or ability to secure additional tickets. Book early!
TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE
The Kolbe Travel Club and Touriffic Travel present
A Chorus Line
Sunday, March 10, 2024
The Kolbe Travel Club and Touriffic Travel present
A Chorus Line
Sunday, March 10, 2024
DAYTRIP ITINERARY:
8:30am Depart St. Maximilian Kolbe Church via deluxe motor coach
10:45am Arrive at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, MD
Enjoy a lavish Sunday BRUNCH Buffet including Salad Bar, Fresh Fruit, Pastries,
Buttermilk Pancakes, French toast, Creamed Chip Beef and Biscuits, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage,
Spinach Phunque, Baked Tilapia, carved to order Steamship Round, Baked Virginia Ham,
Roasted Breast of Turkey and more!
12:30pm “Chorus Line” Show begins!
3:00pm Depart Toby’s
5:15pm Approximate arrival back at St. Maximilian Church.
$166.00 per person (driver gratuity included)
8:30am Depart St. Maximilian Kolbe Church via deluxe motor coach
10:45am Arrive at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, MD
Enjoy a lavish Sunday BRUNCH Buffet including Salad Bar, Fresh Fruit, Pastries,
Buttermilk Pancakes, French toast, Creamed Chip Beef and Biscuits, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage,
Spinach Phunque, Baked Tilapia, carved to order Steamship Round, Baked Virginia Ham,
Roasted Breast of Turkey and more!
12:30pm “Chorus Line” Show begins!
3:00pm Depart Toby’s
5:15pm Approximate arrival back at St. Maximilian Church.
$166.00 per person (driver gratuity included)
For Information and reservations, contact Denise Pizzino 610-331-9896 deepizzino@icloud.com
Please make check payable to: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church and remit with coupon
TO: Kolbe Club @ St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 15 East Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382
Please make check payable to: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church and remit with coupon
TO: Kolbe Club @ St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 15 East Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382
Price: $184.00 per person (includes driver gratuity)
The Kolbe Travel Club and Touriffic Travel present
BEAUTIFUL
The Carole King Musical
Performing at the Walnut St. Theatre,
Philadelphia
Thurs. April 25, 2024
The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from a teenage
songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the pop classics King wrote for singers from Aretha Franklin to James Taylor, to her own chart-busting success as a solo artist, BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Featuring over two dozen hits, including “One Fine Day,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this Broadway celebration is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget!
BEAUTIFUL
The Carole King Musical
Performing at the Walnut St. Theatre,
Philadelphia
Thurs. April 25, 2024
The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from a teenage
songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the pop classics King wrote for singers from Aretha Franklin to James Taylor, to her own chart-busting success as a solo artist, BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Featuring over two dozen hits, including “One Fine Day,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this Broadway celebration is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget!
RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND
A PLACE TO HEAL FROM ABORTION
March 8-10 at the IHM Spirituality Center, 210 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA
Contact our team to register or for questions:
Susan - 610-716-4795
Georgeann - 484-955-4278
2024 Annual EcoPhilly Conference
Interested in Creation Care and steps you can take to help? EcoPhilly
is a group of volunteers working with the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia to help parishes, schools and universities follow biodiversity-boosting, sustainable practices as outlined in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. EcoPhilly has the blessing and support of the Archbishop, the Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez.
More Information Below
is a group of volunteers working with the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia to help parishes, schools and universities follow biodiversity-boosting, sustainable practices as outlined in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. EcoPhilly has the blessing and support of the Archbishop, the Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez.
More Information Below
Office for Life and Family-Archdiocese of Philadelphia
This April we will be hosting a Marriages of Grace Event in Blue Bell PA! The information can be found on this flyer. Contact our office at 215-587-0500 for more information! See the attached for more information
Mary of Nazareth, who is both Jewish and Palestinian, extend your mantle of mercy over all the peoples of the Holy Land -- Jews, Muslims, Christians, Palestinians, Israelis, migrants, and refugees. Mother of the Messiah, show us how to be instruments of healing and peace in the midst of war, occupation, terrorism, and divisions. Give us an embracing love for all in the Holy Land, especially hostages, innocent victims, the homeless, and the dying. Mary our Mother, given to us by Jesus on the cross, pray for us.
Who Does Your Donation Help?
Help us multiply the love and generosity so graciously gifted by God through His Son and allow us to continue doing His work among the most vulnerable in our community. Thank you!
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Are you an adult that would like to be baptized in the Catholic Church? Would you like an opportunity to learn more?
WHAT IS OCIA? (OCIA was formerly RCIA)
- Non-Catholics who want to find out more about the Catholic Faith
- Those who want to join the Catholic Church through Baptism, or Profession of Faith
- Those who were baptized Catholic as infants but never received religious education, Confirmation, or First Eucharist.
Call St. Max PREP Office for more information 610-399-9642 or email John Collins at jcollins@stmax.org.
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Join the Pennsylvanians For Human Life Banquet at the Springfield Country Club, Sunday, February 25th - Reception at 4:00pm with Dinner at 5:00pm
www.paforhumanlife.org
Please use the attached registration form
MANY ON-LINE and IN-PERSON SAFE ENVIRONMENT sessions are available for Safe Environment Training through the year - click below
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St. Max School News & Events
Welcome to your New Baby!
Congratulations!
We would love to help walk you through the Baptism process. Please call the Rectory at 610-399-6936, and we will get you started with the information you need.
St. Max PREP News & Events
St. Max CYO Sports
GYM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
The St. Max gym refresh project is nearing completion! If you haven't seen it lately it looks amazing. We still have a few spots available for local business sponsorships - please lock yours in now! Several businesses have already taken advantage of this and we do not want your business to be left out. Sponsorships include a 2x3 sign in the gym and cost $2500 for a five year term. That is a great deal for signage that is seen by several hundred local Catholic families every year!
Please contact Ryan Peterson (rbp680@gmail.com) to secure your advertisement in the largest, newest, most popular CYO gym in the region!
Outreach Opportunities
Would you like to learn skills in home repair? Make new friends? Strengthen your faith?
Change the lives of others? Join us for the week of June 22-29 for service, comradery,
and fun. A group of adults and high school students (including incoming freshmen) from
SS. Simon and Jude Parish and Advent Lutheran Church will be going to the
Appalachia region to make homes warmer, safer, and drier. We need you!
Find out
more at this link: https://simonandjude.org/appalachia-service-project or email
aspssjadvent@gmail.com and come to our informational meeting on Sunday, February
4 at 1 pm in the SS. Simon and Jude Church Welcome Center. Christ has no hands but
yours! (St. Teresa Avila)
more at this link: https://simonandjude.org/appalachia-service-project or email
aspssjadvent@gmail.com and come to our informational meeting on Sunday, February
4 at 1 pm in the SS. Simon and Jude Church Welcome Center. Christ has no hands but
yours! (St. Teresa Avila)
February 2024 - St. Agnes Day Room Cooks
Agnes Day Room Breakfast Sign-Ups
Scan the code below
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CARING FOR FRIENDS IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS - CAN YOU HELP?
Please click on the flyer below
Archdiocesan News & Events
Ordination of New Auxiliary Bishops
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia rejoices that three of her priests have been chosen by Christ and named by our Holy Father to be elevated to the dignity of the episcopal office. Archbishop Perez asks the faithful to pray daily for Bishop-elect Keith J. Chylinski, Bishop-elect Christopher R. Cooke, and Bishop-elect Efren V. Esmilla as they prepare for their episcopal ordination on March 7, 2024.
A special holy hour of intercession for the bishops-elect will be offered on March 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and is open to the public. All are invited to attend.
At the Ordination Mass on March 7, seating in the Cathedral is by invitation only given space limitations. All are encouraged to participate in the Mass via livestream that day. This information can also be found at archphila.org/ordination.
At the Ordination Mass on March 7, seating in the Cathedral is by invitation only given space limitations. All are encouraged to participate in the Mass via livestream that day. This information can also be found at archphila.org/ordination.
Episcopal Ordination of
Bishop-elect Keith J. Chylinski,
Bishop-elect Christopher R. Cooke,
and Bishop-elect Efren V. Esmilla
Bishop-elect Keith J. Chylinski,
Bishop-elect Christopher R. Cooke,
and Bishop-elect Efren V. Esmilla
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR WITH SOLEMN VESPERS
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
and the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open to the Public.
Free parking is available in the Cathedral parking lot.
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SOLEMN MASS WITH THE ORDINATION OF SEVERAL BISHOPS
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
The faithful are invited to participate via livestream at this link:
https://vimeo.com/event/2470138
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
and the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open to the Public.
Free parking is available in the Cathedral parking lot.
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SOLEMN MASS WITH THE ORDINATION OF SEVERAL BISHOPS
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
The faithful are invited to participate via livestream at this link:
https://vimeo.com/event/2470138
**New Date!** Saturday, February 3, 2024 – 9:15am-2:30pmEvent: Supporting
Those with Mental Health Struggles: A Workshop for Families, Friends and Parish Leaders
It is estimated that one in five adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness (anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, etc...). Among children and teens, the numbers are increasing dramatically. This means that every parish and church institution has many members who suffer in this way, and often in silence. This workshop is designed to give parish leaders, as well as family members and friends, practical tools to help you support those who experience mental health struggles. Workshop topics include:
- What do we mean by mental health struggles?
- How to walk alongside someone in a way that is sustainable and resourceful
- How to create space where people can share their struggles while remaining within the boundaries of our competence (e.g. acting as a friend, not as a therapist)
- Question-Persuade-Refer Suicide Prevention Training: how to respond when someone may be thinking about suicide
Speaker: Dave Eckert, M.Div., CPRP, Senior Director of Intersect, Access Services
Location: St. Cecilia Parish Auditorium, Philadelphia
More info: Click here for the flyer; Click here to register
Sponsored by: Office for the New Evangelization and Office for Persons with Disabilities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Man Up Philly 2024 planning is underway. Get your tickets.
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, men are invited to join Catholic men from throughout the Archdiocese for a day focused on fellowship and ways to live your faith everyday.
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, men are invited to join Catholic men from throughout the Archdiocese for a day focused on fellowship and ways to live your faith everyday.
Helping You Stay Connected
Prayer to Our Lady of Ukraine
We humbly implore Our Lady of Ukraine to continue to extend her blessed mantle of protection over all the people of Ukraine.
May she obtain eternal rest for the deceased, healing for the wounded in mind, spirit, body and courage for those who are defending their beloved country.
May she obtain eternal rest for the deceased, healing for the wounded in mind, spirit, body and courage for those who are defending their beloved country.
Amen.
