SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 3, 2016
MASS TIMES, INTENTIONS AND PRAYER REQUESTS
WELCOME TO ST MAX PARISH!
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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, April 3
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (SUNDAY OF DIVINE
MERCY)
8:00 AM
† Joseph Bui Uan
10:00 AM
People of the Parish & Magda Mansour
NOON
For the intentions of our Outreach ministry
volunteers & Jeff and Denise Dimuzio
Monday, April 4
THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
8:30 AM
† Daniel Francis Miller
Tuesday, April 5
8:30 AM
† Mary Hinger
7:00 PM
Mass at St. John, West Chester
Wednesday, April 6
6:30 AM
† Robert O'Brien
8:30 AM
† John Kaeppner
6:00 PM
Mass at St. Susanna, Mason
Thursday, April 7
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest
8:30 AM
† Benjamin Biser
Friday, April 8
8:30 AM
Members of the DeRoussel family
Saturday, April 9
8:30 AM
† Ed Friedmann
4:30 PM
† Joan Hilleary & † Mary Hinger & † Jean Fagin
Sunday, April 10
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:00 AM
† Joseph Kreider
10:00 AM*
People of the Parish & Joyce Galen
NOON
† Charles Bulick
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARY
† Deceased
* Incense Used
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
Acts 5:12-16
Psalm 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19
John 20:19-31
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Your healing prayers are requested for George Arozarena, Mark
Barrett, Grace Basta, Bob Bruns, Jerri Bottoms, Louise Bowling,
Eleanor Budek, Barb Burkett, Scott Burkett, Jennifer Calangi,
Ann
Corkhill,
Esther
Danielson,
Angelique
Debets,
Henry DeNicola, John Dunn, Bill Ebben, Cecilia Feltz, Robert
Ferraro, Jack Finke, Timmy Fischer, Mary Fritz, Karen Gross,
Richard Gross, Sol Gross, Sandra Giuliano, Gail Hamilton, Gary
Hampton, Annie Hart, Brian Haverland, Steve Hazlebeck,
Al Higgins, Jill Holt, Maureen Imfeld, Dennis Karas, 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, Helen Romes, John Roth Laura Russell, Julia Sanders,
James Santos, Kerry Santos, Mark Santos, Paul Santos,
Hans Schade, James Schaeper, Julie Schrock, Rose Seibert, Rod
Simpson, Phillip Spotts, Donald Charles Sturmer, Daniel
Thiergartner, Giuse Dao Xuan Thinh, Matthew Tomaszewski, Tari
Torbeck, George Vesper, Gloria Vesper, Stanley Wadella, Vito
Weeda, Charlie Wiedenmann, Jennifer Wiesmann and Christine
Zampese.
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.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
Acts 5:27-32,40b-41
Psalm 30:2,4-6,11-13
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
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:
Jana Roberts Diss, niece of Kathie Grace Roberts
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, Matthew
Risola, 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.
EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS WERE MADE
IN HONOR/MEMORY OF:
Ruth and Ernest Adams
Fentan and Teresa Albietz
Paul A. Alexander
The Allshouse Family
Percival and Anna Arand
Dante and Frances Auciello
Ruth Baur
Benjamin Biser
John and Marian Bittner
Mary Blair
Sandi Blair
Eileen Bleyer
Marjorie Bufler
Paul and Mary Bulger
Ann Bulger
Harold and Clara Burkett
Sheila R. Burns
George Chicwak
Ken and Carol Cook
Deceased members of the
Corkhill Family
Dailey Family
Mary and Virgil Danile
Patricia Davenport
Henrietta and Robert Donoghue
Barbara and Jerry Dorsel
Alma Drews
Raymond Drinan
Helen and Joseph Drozdowski
Edward P Drybala Sr.
Thelma Enderle
Patricia Falconio
Daniel Ferraro
Lori Finley
For those who have gone
before us
Gertrude Frey
Craig James Frost
Doris Gardner
Ed Geckle
Deceased members of the
Gennaro family
Geoppinger Family
Cristian Giambrone
Frank and Mary Giess
Melvin-Viginia and Robert
Gilbert
Jim and Dorothy Grace
Virginia C. Gubser
Leo F. Gubser
Hahn Family
Al Heuman
Austin Hill
Bill and Mary Hinger
Ben Hinger
Cathy Gibbs Hinger
Mary Holler
Helen and Bob Hood
Ray Horn
Matthew Hoverman
Doug and Judy Howard
Joan and Bill Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Igo
Larry Inkrott
Kay and Irving Jacobs
Albert Johantges
Lisa Johnson
John Julius
Deceased members of the
Kempner Family
Madeline T. Kennedy
Ralph L. Kennedy
Sister Estelle Kessling
Bernard Kessling
Leonard and Susan Kieny
George Klepac
Josephine Klepec
Jim Kodros
Vern and Aileen Kohler
Robert Kornau
Stanley and Florence Koss
Joseph N. Kreider
Krekeler Family
Laurel Krekeler
Sonia Lang
Langdon Family
John and Martha Latzy
Paul Leduc
Al and Maria Liva
Kleo and Rosemary Long
Frank Lopane
Jennifer Lopane
Eileen Lopez
Rudolph Macon
Rudy Macon
James A. Mahoney
John and Joana Mankus
Liz Marksteiner
Naureen and John Marksteiner
Laurie McCloy
Karen McCoiston
Betty McCreary
John E. McHale
Tom McNamara
Meiners Family
Jorl Meyers
Charles Michael Sr
Christopher Mihalchik
Alexander and Mary Mikos
Ronald V. Miller
Mondry Family
Norman Monroe
Deceased members of the
Morosic Family
Nicholas J. Munafo Sr.
John Nee
Robert and Mildred Niese
Deceased friends and members
of the Norby Family
Richard and Sally Novitski
Thomas B. Oxier
Honer and Rosemary Oxier
Cinthia Cox-Oxier
The Grandparents of Greg and
Susan Palmer
Deceased members of the
Pignataro Family
James A. Poore
Jesus Portugal
Leona and Walter Pucke
Souls in Purgatory
Dennis Rathnow
Mr. and Mrs. Recchiuti
Joseph and Ruth Recker
Mary S. Redle
Kristin Renneker
Ress Family
Herbert B. Reynolds
Deceased members of the Ron
and Karen Reynolds family
Donnie Rickett
John and Marcella Risola
Roeder Family
Edward Roehm Sr.
John G. Rose
John Rose
Paul Ross
Karen Ross
Rosella and Joseph Ruffner
Michael Ryan
Michael Ryan
Blanche Monroe Satterfield
Petra Schroder
Maria L. Schroder
Justin Settelmayer
Jim Shearer
The healing of the sick in our
parish
George and Mary Jane
Sickinger
Joe and Anna Sikora
Deceased members of the
Silvestri family
Violet and Rodney Simms
Singer Family
Henry and Evelyn Skotnicki
Zach Smith
Fr Terry Smith
Judy Smith
Connie Speaks
Ralph and Beatrice Speaks
Frank and Ida Spence
Don Spillane
John D. Spitler
Clare B. Spitler
Jill Szul
Harry Taylor
Grace Taylor
Tereba Family
Gene Thames
Peggy Thiergartner
Marilyn Thiergartner
Susan Thiergartner
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tophinke
Robert Torbeck
Robert Trischler
Daniel Tylenoa
Harry Van Loveren
Anthony Varacalli
Volk Family
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Volk
Christine Wadella
Billy Wagner
Ferdinand and Thelma Wagner
Robert and Josephine Wagner
Lillian Wake
Thelma Wantola
Walter Wantola
Mary Wehrle
Michael Wehrle
Richard and Letha Wehrle
Leonard and Dorothy Wehrle
Virginia Weisgerber
Josef Weissgerber
Nancy Welch
Welply Family
Deceased members of the Werner Family
Brandon Whaley
Carlene Winkler
AJ and Betty Wiss
Tom Wiss, MD
Frank and Kirk Wiss
Jacob Wojdyla
Margaret Wojdyla
Woll Family
Patrick Wolterman
Don and Kathleen Zink
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 3, 2016
JUBILEE OF MERCY
We cannot hide. No out-of-the-way room, no locked door keeps the Risen Christ away from us. He finds the
way to us day after day. We recognize him, both in his repeated Easter greeting (“Peace be with you.”) and in
his badges beyond death (resurrected wounds in hands and side). We recognize him in bread and wine
transformed. We recognize him in those who gather with us – those near, those across the room, those in
between. Jesus is seen on Sunday. And we are seen by him, with him, in him. Like Doubting-to-Believing
Thomas, we put our fingers and hands on him. And like the disciples, he breathes on us mercy and
forgiveness.
• Who needs mercy and forgiveness this week?
• Who needs my merciful forgiveness? Perhaps it is someone I love. Perhaps it is someone I don’t.
Text acknowledgement: Eliot Kapitan, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
A LETTER FROM THE PASTOR
My dear brothers and sisters in our risen Lord Jesus Christ,
First, a sincere word of THANKS to all our liturgical ministers who made our Holy Week and Triduum liturgies so
exceptionally beautiful. And belated THANKS to the Knights of Columbus for preparing and hosting the pancake breakfast
two weeks ago on Palm Sunday.
Today, the Octave Day of Easter is commemorated as Divine Mercy Sunday. On Sunday afternoon we will celebrate a
Holy Hour from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and benediction.)
Please remember that the commemoration of Divine Mercy carries with it a plenary indulgence for those who make a
sacramental confession (within several days before and after today), receive Holy Communion and pray for the Holy
Father’s intentions. The indulgence is granted that the Our Father and the Creed are recited (which will happen at Mass)
and the devout prayer, “Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!” is added.
Our second reading is from the book of Revelation. Catholic tradition is that John the Apostle (or one of his disciples, since
Scripture scholars still debate the true authorship) wrote this sacred text on the lonely and desolate island of Patmos (the
Roman empire’s version of Alcatraz Island) where prisoners and exiles were sent to work in marble quarries found there.
Do we at times feel imprisoned or exiled, desolate or lonely? If we, like the author of Revelation, remain open and
conscious of God’s presence, we, too, will find solace and comfort. One way we can be open to God’s presence is through
the 1% Challenge. This daily encounter with God’s Word can change us as God lovingly meets us and lovingly talks to us
through Sacred Scripture. Grow in your relationship with God each and every day – take the 1% Challenge!
I am very grateful to all who showed concern about my health due to my weight loss. I had purposely been attempting to
lose some weight since Christmas, but some medical professionals in the parish suggested I might check in with my doctor
because of the amount of weight I lost in a rather short time. Taking their advice I did so and on March 17 was diagnosed
with type-2 diabetes. It is very controllable – but surely a “radical way” to lose 40 pounds (which overall is a good thing!)
As word got around of my diagnosis, I was surprised how many people “welcomed me to the club” but also encouraged by
their words and witness.
This coming Saturday at the 4:30 PM. Mass we will be privileged to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage for parishioners
Diane Farris and Dan Navin. This is the second time in a few months we have celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage at a
Sunday Mass – a wonderful witness that the celebration of sacraments are not exclusively “private or personal” but are
indeed the public prayer of the entire Church!
Let us continue to remember in our prayers all those initiated at the Easter Vigil as well as those families preparing for
Confirmation and First Communion throughout Eastertide.
That’s it for now – God bless one and all!
Fr. Geoff
FIRST THURSDAY HOLY HOUR – April 7, 2016
7:00-8:00 pm
A Holy Hour for Peace
Collection Weekend:
April 9 & 10
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 3, 2016
WORSHIP
LITURGICAL SYMBOLS OF THE EASTER SEASON
Our liturgical celebration of Easter lasts 50 full days…50 days of “Alleluia!” and the unbounded joy of the Resurrection!
The concept of 50 days is derived from 7 days (the creation) x 7 weeks (representing “fullness”) plus 1 more day just
because Easter and the Resurrection are so central for Christians!
To this end, our Easter liturgical symbols are sustained for 50 days as well. Beautiful spring flowers adorn our church and
gold vestments are worn. “Alleluias!” are sung with abundance. The Paschal candle, newly blessed, marked with the cross,
the year, Alpha and Omega, and grains of incense, stands prominently in the sanctuary for the duration of the season. This
reminds us that Christ’s victory over death has shattered the darkness of sin and illumines the world!
Our font – emptied before the Holy Thursday beginning of the Triduum – is once again full of clean, fresh flowing water,
blessed at the Easter Vigil for the baptisms of our elect and of the many infants who will be incorporated into the Body of
Christ this year. We are sprinkled with it, every Sunday, made conscious of our participation in Christ’s dying and rising,
present to us every time we gather for the Eucharist!
During the Easter Season, our sacramental oils – newly blessed and consecrated at the annual Chrism Mass by Archbishop
Schnurr on Holy Tuesday – are highlighted, and their connection to baptism is visually strengthened. The Oil of the Sick
highlights the value of suffering as sharing in the Paschal Mystery, and our prayers for the sick are that they may be restored
to full health so that they can share in their baptismal identity as priest, prophet, and king! The Oil of Catechumens is used
before baptism, to mark those who will enter the saving waters of the font, strengthening them for Christian service. The
Oil of Chrism is used to seal our baptismal identity, to set us apart as chosen by God in the power of the Spirit, and to
configure to be more like Christ those baptized members of the Church who will be ordained for particular service to the
community as bishops and priests.
Thus, these holy oils are intimately connected to baptism, and the Easter Season is a privileged season for the celebration of
all the sacraments!
OUTREACH
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Two blind men cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us.”
Matthew 20:30
Sometimes, the pain and confusion of life leave us blinded to God’s infinite mercy and healing
power. Sometimes, we need the guidance and wisdom of another to help us to see again. Stephen
Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one care during difficult times. A Stephen Minister will
meet with you privately to listen, to support, to encourage, and to pray with you. To find out more
about Stephen Ministry contact Holly Moran, 513-777-4322 or email [email protected].
ROAD TO RECOVERY
Make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Sign up to be a Road to Recovery Volunteer Today. We have an easy,
flexible way for you to make a true impact on the lives of people in your community. Often, cancer patients don’t have
transportation to get to treatment or don’t feel well enough to drive. You can help by providing rides to patients in your
community. It only takes a few hours a month, and you can choose to drive when it works for you. We are in need of
drivers.
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program connects volunteer drivers with those who need transportation
to and from their treatments. Cancer patients in your community need your help, and you can make a real difference in their
lives. Will you help by becoming a Road To Recovery volunteer? Call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/
volunteer to learn more
TRANSITIONAL LIVING
Please take a tag from the Transitional Living Wreath in the gathering space today after Mass. Transitional Living is
located in Hamilton, and provides competent, caring rehabilitative services to adults with mental disabilities, helping them
live independently. Thank you for your generosity.
OUTREACH
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. At Companions we provide ongoing support and life balance for
the bereaved in families, schools, businesses and organizations, with faith, hope and love; one child, one
teen, one adult, one family at a time.
This week please join us for :
COJ Perinatal Neonatal Loss Group - Monday, April 4 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the hospitality room.
COJ Hope and Healing After the Death of Suicide - Tuesday, April 5 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 @ 513-870-9108.
RASKALS
RANDOM ACTS OF SIMPLE KINDNESS
AFFECTING LOCAL SENIORS
Saturday, May 7
Contact: Peggy Hill at
513-907-1148,
[email protected]
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
IGNITE YOUR HEART AND KEEP IT BURNING - DR. SCOTT AND KIMBERLY HAHN
Many people want to know more about the bible, but aren’t sure where
to start: Old Testament or New Testament, page 1 or somewhere in the
middle? They have a tantalizing idea that it reveals truth, gives wisdom
and understanding, and has the power to change lives – and they are
right. But how to go about it? Dr. Scott and Kimberly Hahn are
coming to Cincinnati to assist and encourage us in reading the
scriptures “from the heart of the Church.” The Hahns, from
Steubenville, Ohio, are known around the world as dynamic bible teachers with a powerful gift for “equipping (people) to
enter into the heart of the living Word of God and to be transformed and renewed by this encounter.” You are invited to
spend an exciting, Spirit-filled day with the Hahns and hundreds of others from Cincinnati, throughout the archdiocese and
the tri-state region on April 16, 2016 at McAuley High School auditorium, 6000 Oakwood Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224. The
day starts with Mass at 8:00 AM, celebrated by Bishop Joseph Binzer, and includes Reconciliation, rich worship in music
and a box lunch. It promises to be a great day, but more than that, the start of something new. To register and for more
information, go to www.igniteyourheart.org.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 3, 2016
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
John 20:19-31 Our family life would no doubt be enhanced if we were able to transform Jesus' greeting into a central feature
in our family's interactions. After his Resurrection, “Peace be with you” is the first thing that Jesus says to his disciples. This
could be our daily family prayer for one another. We also hear today that Jesus next breathed on his disciples and gave them
the gift of the Holy Spirit. In Baptism, each of us has received the gift of the Holy Spirit as well as the forgiveness of sins.
Peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit… Our Baptism, then, invites us to share in the peace that Christ gave to his disciples and
commissions us to share that peace of Christ by generously forgiving others as Jesus taught.
Younger Children
Talk about Baptism with your young children: When you were baptized, God put his sign on your heart. This invisible sign,
or mark, means you are a Christian. You belong to God. The Father is God. The Son, Jesus, is God. The Holy Spirit is
God. They are Three Persons in One God, The Blessed Trinity. Whenever you make the Sign of the Cross, remember that
you are a child of God. Making the Sign of the Cross with holy water at church is also a time to remember your Baptism
and that you are a child of God.
Older Children
Discuss what the disciples were to do with the gifts of peace and the Holy Spirit. (They were sent as Jesus was sent by the
Father to forgive sins.) Emphasize that we have each received Jesus' gift of the Holy Spirit at our Baptism and that peace is
one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Since we also have received these gifts from Christ, we are sent to be people who forgive
others as Jesus taught. Determine an action that you can do to share peace and forgiveness with others. Pray the Prayer to
the Holy Spirit.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they
shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth.
Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit
help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION NEWS - EARLY CHILDHOOD AND RFY GRADES 1-8
Keep your eyes open… Registration packets for 2016-17 will be available at the end of April at church and on the parish
website. If you have any questions about either program, please contact Mary Lou Baker at 777-4322 ext.120 or
[email protected] for more information.
THANK YOU FROM CRS
Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU!! If you
haven’t yet, this is a final reminder to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl to the Parish Office.
CHOSEN ARCHDIOCESAN JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH RALLY
CHOSEN...2016 Archdiocesan Junior High Youth Rally Saturday, April
16, 2016, 5 :00– 9:15 PM at LaSalle High School A high energy youth
rally for Catholic youth in 6-8th grade that includes food, music,
adoration, a direct service component and talks led by nationally-known
presenter/singer Paul J. Kim Cost is $15 for both youth and adults. We
would need one VIRTUS trained adult per 8 youth if we get a group
together and are able to coordinate transportation. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2016 BY NOON. Please
contact Robin Burbrink, [email protected] or 513–777–4322 x 124 for more information.
JUNIOR HIGH 1X1
Junior High 1 x 1 meets next Saturday, April 9th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. We'd love to have you join us!
Youth can join us for Mass or attend Mass with their families. You can even join us at 5:30 PM after Mass. If you have a
Bible of your own, bring it along or we'll provide one for you. After Mass we'll have special chicken sandwiches, chips, fruit
and dessert. We'll look at "What's the Connection" because "Your Bible's Alive!" and it is more than "Just Words on a
Page."
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 3, 2016
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISER FLOWER PICK–UP
Did you order flowers for the High School Youth Ministry flower sale?
If so, the pick up date has changed. To avoid the plants being too small, the florist has asked that we push back the date from
April 16 to April 29. Please take note of this change.
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
HomeLife meets this Sunday, April 3. Check with your leader for details.
FRESH youth group will meet next Sunday, April 10 from 7:00-9:00 PM in the lounge & gym. All are welcome!
Spring Retreat April 22-24
Inviting all high school students to the Spring Retreat April 22-24 put on by St. Max Youth Ministry! Teens will embark on
a two night getaway at the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood, OH. We’ll be delving into the gift and mystery of God’s mercy
through prayer, sacraments and fun. All are welcome, so bring friends! Please contact Ally Wheeler [email protected] for more details.
For any questions regarding HS Youth Ministry contact Zack Hinger, [email protected] or
513-777-4322 ext. 107
WEST CHESTER CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS
Adoration & Applebee’s-April 7th: Join us for the last hour of adoration (Holy Hour). Location: St. Max Church in the
Chapel @ 7:00 PM. Afterwards meet up at Applebee’s at Union Center for some food & socializing
Cincinnati Young Adult Square Dance - April 9th: It's back! Join us at the popular event, from 6:00 - 11:00 PM at
Annunciation Parish, 3547 Clifton Ave. Lessons from 6:30-7:30, but you're also welcome to learn as you go! $5 admission.
Spring Bonfire-April 15th: These are so much fun in the fall, let's get out and enjoy a bonfire in the nice spring weather
too! As usual we'll provide the s'more ingredients, and feel free to bring your own beverages or snacks. The fire starts at
7:00 PM at the St. John Fire Pit (on the hill to the right of the church).
For any questions regarding young adult events, contact Zack Hinger, [email protected] or 513-777-4322 ext. 107
1% CHALLENGE TOWN HALL MEETING
It’s time to take the 1% Challenge to the next step. We need your ideas, input and comments to make Scripture
reading part of our parish culture here at St. Max. Join us April 11 from 7:00-8:00 PM. We will begin by
meeting at the 1% Challenge display in the gathering space.
A Marriage Moment
“Peace be with you.” (John 20:21) All married couples hurt one another at one time or another. Whether minor or large, it
still can hurt. Offering forgiveness can bring peace to you both. Is there anything left unforgiven in your marriage? Make
peace. By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
Vocations Corner
Please pray for fellow parishioner, Hans Schade as he completes his Diaconate studies. He will be ordained to the
Permanent Diaconate on April 30th.
Please visit the St. Max Vocations Corner located outside our parish library...
~Stop by and pick up a magnet or prayer card.
~Sign out one of our traveling crucifixes and pray for vocations with your family.
~There are also FREE Vocation Rosary cd sets available on the vocation shelf.
“Then, overcome by joy, I cried, 'Jesus, my love. At last I have found my vocation. My vocation is love. In the heart of the
Church, my mother, I will be love, and then I will be all things.”
~St. Therese of Lisieux
EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS
DEACONS: MINISTERS OF SERVICE - SACRAMENTS AND OTHER RITUALS (PART 6 OF 11)
This spring, parishioner Hans Schade, will be ordained a permanent deacon and next spring, in 2017, our seminarian intern
Craig Best, will be ordained a transitional deacon (i.e. “on the way” to priesthood). In anticipation of these joyous
occasions, for the next several weeks we will have a series of bulletin articles about deacons.
Deacons can preside at celebrations of the sacraments of baptism and marriage. They cannot celebrate Mass, but they can
preside at celebrations of the Eucharist outside of Mass, for example, exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Deacons cannot hear confessions or anoint the sick, but are often involved in visitations and communion to the sick, as well
as giving Viaticum (the final reception of communion before death.) Deacons can also lead all the Rites of Christian Burial
apart from Mass, e.g. prayers at a visitation/wakes, memorial services, and cemetery burials.
A deacon is given the unique liturgical role of thrice singing "Christ our Light" as he carries the Easter candle into the
darkened church at the Easter Vigil; the deacon then sings the great Easter proclamation (Exsultet). Normally deacons sing
the ancient petitions of the Good Friday liturgy. Liturgical rubrics also indicate a preference for deacons to sing the Roman
Martyrology (at Christmas Midnight Mass) and the Epiphany proclamation.
Having promised to pray the Divine Office daily, it is most appropriate that a deacon preside at communal celebrations of
the Liturgy of the Hours, especially Morning Prayer (lauds) and Evening Prayer (vespers), when a priest is not available to
preside.
PARISH LIFE
YOU CAN MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE HERE AT ST. MAX – LAY LEADERSHIP
Experience the gratification of answering the call of the Holy Spirit! You will not regret it. Every family will be receiving a
mailing about the St. Max Lay Leadership Discernment approximately this week, which will kick off in earnest during
April, ending with selection of fully discerned members on Saturday, May 21st. We invite you to carefully and prayerfully
discern the direction the Spirit is leading you in sharing your time & talents with the St. Max Parish family in a Lay
Leadership position. We now have 6 fully formed Commissions and Councils that may be in need of your leadership help,
as we rotate through roughly 1/3 of the leaders every year. No experience is necessary, just a willing heart and a minor time
commitment each month. As a member of our lay leadership you would be in the role of supporting some of the 80 plus
ministries, activities and organizations that exist here at St Max. We are particularly growing in service opportunities and
the support for these is needed more than ever to ensure that our parish remains vibrant. In the coming weeks, nominate
yourself or someone else whom you believe can make a lasting & positive difference at St Max – nomination deadline is
April 25.
GOLDEN BEARS GCCYS FOOTBALL
The Golden Bears Football program, representing St. Gabe's, St. Mike’s and MTCES schools, and St. Max and St. John’s
parishes, currently has open registration for the 2016 season. Boys in kindergarten thru 8th grade participate in the Greater
Catholic Youth League. To register or for more information, please go to www.stmichaelboosters.org or contact Ralph
Perdrix at [email protected] or 312-5791. Registration ends April 30!
MULCH SALE
Boy Scout Troop 944 is selling mulch to raise money for their scouting adventures. Please support our troop with a
purchase from the parking lot or delivery to your home (free of charge for orders of 10+ bags).
See www.scoutmulch.com for details or call 513-443-4989 or email [email protected] Orders must be placed by
April 22nd.
MEN’S SOFTBALL
Any men 21 years or older in the parish interested in playing in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Men’s
Softball league please contact Paul Groh @ 324-2937or [email protected] The league consists
of Catholic church teams from the surrounding area who get together and play in a formalized league
on Fridays evenings at Keehner Park – West Chester. The league is a 10 game season including a
season ending tournament. The season begins Friday, May 6th and runs through the month of July. It is
a great way to meet other men of the parish! Any players from last year who are interested in coming
back to play, please contact your coach or myself.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 3, 2016
PARISH LIFE
MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA
Let Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School transport you to Wonderland for one night!
The school's annual Extravaganza--A Night in Wonderland, sponsored by Yelton Fine
Jewelers, will take place on Saturday, April 16th, at the new Centre Park of West Chester
Event & Banquet Center. Enjoy an elegant evening complete with a delectable dinner, live
and silent auctions, raffles, and dancing. Find out more, including ticket information,
at www.mtces.org.
St. Max Women’s
Fashion Show
Friday, April 15
Last chance to register - April 8!
• Fashions by Dillards, along with new raffles!
• Check-in will begin at 6:15, with passed appetizers being served from 6:30- 7:15
• 3 food stations-Asian Fusion, Flatbreads, Salad, trio of desserts, beer, wine & 3 fun cocktails
• $40 a person. Sorry, no reservations after April 8th, and no walk-ins
You do not need to know a "hostess" to attend the event.
We will place you at a table, which is great way to meet new people!
You can find a registration form on our website:
www.saint-max.org/ParishLife/FashionShow
A big thank you to my “Band of Brothers” who volunteered to set up the gym each Friday for the Lenten Fish Fry
~Dave Starr
Thank you for your donation for our special sensory needs room. Your caring support of St. Joseph Orphanage will make a
great difference in the lives of more than 1,500 children and young adults each day who suffer with mental health,
educational and behavioral concerns, often because of abuse, neglect, or trauma.
~Eric Cummins, CEO
PARISH LIFE
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
1. Sunday & Holy Day Offerings Sundays Holy Days
March 6
28,784.09
20.00
March 11 - Faith Direct EFT
58,520.84
50.00
March 13
22,455.70
March 21
31,094.30
March 27
41,236.01
Total March to date
182,090.94
70.00
March budget
150,000.00
2. Sunday & Holy Day Year-to-Date
Actual
1,453,217.00
Budget
1,432,500.00
Difference
20,717.00
Special March Offerings
Ash Wednesday
Catholic Tuition Assistance
Charitable Impact
CISE
Drive Down the Debt
Good Friday
Operation Rice Bowl
St. Vincent de Paul
80,234.91
75,000.00
5,234.91
155.00
891.00
1,467.00
30.00
10,542.30
997.00
1,958.00
1,667.52
STEWARDSHIP POINT
“The only investment I ever made
which has paid consistently increasing dividends
is the money I have given to the Lord.”
~ James L. Kraft
YOUNG AT HEART
Friday, April 8: Pizza night at
Richards Pizza in Monrow
Monday, April 11:
Regular
meeting at 7:00 PM. Rich Esposito
will talk on how posters have
influenced America.
Saturday, April 16: A trip to Dayton, Carillon Historic
Park, lunch and tour
Monday, May 9: Election meeting and a speaker from
Council of Aging will speak about benefits for Seniors.
Young at Heart is a social group for parishioners ages 50
and over. Anyone is welcome, single or couples, widow or
widower. Contact Ann (330-6545) or [email protected] if you are interested in attending a meeting or
joining.
No one has ever become poor by giving
FAITH DIRECT - ELECTRONIC GIVING
The Lord is risen! As Christ's disciples, we are called to go
forth and spread the good news of His Resurrection. Our
parish's many ministries are examples of how many of you
answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts of time
and talent, but also of financial help. Please prayerfully
consider supporting St. Maximilian Kolbe with electronic
donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up online at
www.faithdirect.net using our church code OH377 or mail in
an enrollment form from the parish office.
SAVE THE DATE—60TH ANNIVERSARY OF
FR. PORTER’S ORDINATION
Mark your calendars! On May 22nd,
we will celebrate the 60th anniversary
of Fr. Porter's ordination to the
priesthood. He will concelebrate the
Noon Mass and then we will have a
luncheon following Mass in the
Family Life Complex to celebrate with
him. We will need RSVP's, so look for
further information in an April
bulletin.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 3, 2016
EVENTS OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016
8:00 AM
Complex
12:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
1:30 PM
Church
2:00 PM
Youth Room
3:00 PM
Chapel
6:00 PM
Complex
7:00 PM
Lounge
7:00 PM
Church
7:15 PM
Rms 12& 14
7:30 PM
Rm 5
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016
9:30 AM
Nursery
9:45 AM
Youth Room
10:45 AM
Youth Room
5:15 PM
Complex
5:15 PM
Church
6:45 PM
Complex
6:45 PM
Church
7:00 PM
Rm 17
7:00 PM
Lounge
7:00 PM
Hospitality Rm
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016
9:30 AM
Rms 2 & 3
9:45 AM
Youth Room
10:45 AM
Youth Room
1:00 PM
Rms 2 & 3
5:15 PM
Church
6:30 PM
Church
6:30 PM
Lounge
Early Childhood Classes during
8:00 & 10:00 AM Masses
Include Me! Mass
Baptism Sunday
YACHT Core Team Meeting
Holy Hour
RFY Grades 4-8
HomeLife Open Lounge
Praise & Worship
Scripture Stars
Boy Scouts Adult Meeting
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016
9:15 AM
Church
9:30 AM
Chapel
9:30 AM
Nursery
10:00 AM
Gym
6:00 PM
Church
6:30 PM
Gym
6:45 PM
Church
7:00 PM
Chapel
7:00 PM
Youth Room
7:00 PM
Rms 9 & 11
7:00 PM
Rm 7
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016
Mothers Rosary
9:15 AM
Of Conf Room
Mighty Max
5:45
PM
Church
Mighty Max Parent's Morning In
SATURDAY,
APRIL
9, 2016
Religious Formation for Youth
9:15
AM
Rm
4
RFY Prayer Service
9:30 AM
Youth Room
Religious Formation for Youth
9:30
AM
Rm 6
RFY Prayer Service
9:30 AM
Church
Adoration Team Meeting
10:00 AM
Lounge
Ancora
11:00
AM
Youth Room
Perinatal Neonatal Loss
4:00 PM
Gym & Kitchen
Bible Study
4:30 PM
Church
Mighty Max
Mighty Max
4:30 PM
Rms 2 & 3
Young at Heart Board
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
Children's Choir Rehearsal
8:00 AM
Complex
Eucharist Prep Retreat
Knights of Columbus Fraternal
12:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
Meeting
1:00
PM
Youth Room
7:00 PM
Youth Room
Cub Scouts Pack 945-Den 1
1:00
PM
Church
7:00 PM
Hospitality Rm Hope and Healing After the
5:00
PM
Lounge
Death of Suicide
6:00
PM
Complex
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016
6:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
9:30 AM
Complex
Faith Lessons for Moms
6:00 PM
Hospitality Rm
9:30 AM
Lg Conf Rm
Faith Lessons for Women
9:30 AM
Hospitality Rm Prayer Shawl
7:00 PM
Lounge
12:00 PM
Lg Conf Rm
Staff Meeting
5:15 PM
Church
Cherub Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM
Various
6:30 PM
Hospitality Rm Bereaved Parents
6:30 PM
Gym
Boosters Adult Pickleball
Rms 2&3
6:30 PM
Lg Conf Rm
Catholic Divorce Survival Guide 8:00 PM
6:45 PM
Church
Music Ministry Rehearsal
7:00 PM
Rm 5
Adult Confirmation
7:00 PM
Rm 6
Light Weigh
7:00 PM
Youth Room
Pastoral Council Meeting
Sacrament of Penance
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament
Mothers Rosary
Mighty Max Moves and Grooves
Sacrament of Penance
Boy Scouts
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Holy Hour/Vespers
RCIA
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting
Welcome Ministry Meeting
Stephen Ministry Leaders Meeting
Farris/Navin Wedding Rehearsal
St. Benedict Bible Study
33 Days to Morning Glory
Adult Confirmation
Eucharist Prep Retreat
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts
Jr. High Social beginning with
Mass
Farris/Navin Wedding during 4:30
Mass
Men's Spiritual Workout
Early Childhood Classes during
8:00 & 10:00 AM Masses
Include Me! Mass
Festival Meeting
Handbell Rehearsal
Peer Minister Meeting
RFY Grades 4-8
Stephen Ministry Facilitators
Stephen Ministry Supervision
Group
FRESH High School Youth
Ministry
Stephen Ministry Supervision
Groups
Men’s Spiritual Workout
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]
Seminarian Intern
Craig Best, Ext. 127
[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
Darrell Maddox, Pastoral
515-3723, [email protected]
Rich Tereba, Finance
887-8482, [email protected]
Commissions
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]