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SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
December 25, 2022 / THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD /
CHRISTMAS
Page 2 December 25, 2022
SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE DIRECTORY
PARISH CLERGY NEW PARISHIONERS – Register at the Rectory at your earliest
convenience or go to www.stmax.org.. Members of the parish
Pastor: Rev. Christopher J . Papa
who reach the age of 21 should register separately. Please let
Parochial Vicar: Rev. William S. Lange the Rectory Office know if your contact information has
Resident Priest: Rev. Russell Ortega,OSA changed at 610-399-6936
BAPTISMS – Every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11:45 AM. Call the
PARISH STAFF Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance for arrangements.
School Principal: Monica Malseed Godparents’ Letters of Eligibility are due one month before
Coordinator of Religious Education: the Baptism.
Lauren Welsh CONFESSIONS – Confessions are heard every Saturday
Business Manager: Susan Barbella morning from 8:30am—9:30 am
Facilities Manager: J ack Crittenden
PRE-JORDAN – Expectant and/or new parents are to participate
Music Director: Maria Innocenti, OFS in a class on Baptism. Please call the Rectory for further
Administrative Assistant: Diane Pealer information to schedule.
Parish Secretary: J eanne Ignudo
MARRIAGES–Arrangements should be made at least six
months before the date of the wedding. Please call one of the
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS priests.
Parish Office: 610-399-6936
ANOINTING OF THE SICK-In case of serious illness or
Parish Fax: 610-399-4828
surgery, please contact one of our parish priests. This
Parish E-mail: saintmax@comcast.net Sacrament can also be administered after any weekday Mass.
Bulletin Inquiry: bulletin@stmax.org Please see the priest in the Sacristy.
School Office: 610-399-8400 HOME VISITS- Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to
PREP Office: 610-399-9642 illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive
Communion in their homes.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday CHARISMATIC PRAYER– Thursday Nights @7pm by Zoom.
8:30AM-4:00PM For further information please call the rectory @ 610-399-
6936.
Friday
8:30AM-3:00PM ROSARY – Prayed after Daily 8:00AM Mass.
STAY CONNECTED MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA : Prayed weekly
every Monday following the Rosary .
stmaxwestchester
CENTERING PRAYER– For more information call the rectory
@610-399-6936
stmaxwestchester
RCIA–For those contemplating becoming Catholic or adults
www.stmax.org who were baptized Catholic but not confirmed. Please contact
Lauren Welsh @ 610-399-9642
Sign up on our website
Page 3 December 25, 2022
PARISH NEWS
A NEW INFANT OF PRAGUE
STATUTE
Have you noticed the new statue adorning the wall
along the side of the confessional? We are thankful
to a parishioner for donating the Infant of Prague
statue, which is especially timely as we approach
Christmas. By depicting Jesus as a child, the
tradition of the Infant of Prague emphasizes His
humanity, and how we are children of God because
of the salvation that He brings us. In His left hand,
the Infant Jesus holds a miniature globe topped by a
cross, representing His kingship over the world. His
right hand is raised in blessing, with two fingers
bent to reflect Christ’s divine and human nature,
and the other three fingers raised to symbolize the
unity of the Trinity. As Pope Benedict XVI said:
The figure of the Child Jesus, the tender infant,
brings home to us God's closeness and his love.
Miraculous Infant, we believe in Your promise of
peace, blessings, and freedom from want. We place
every need and care in Your hands.
Please note the rectory office will be
closed for the Christmas Holiday from
December 26th to January 1st.
The office will reopen
Monday January 2nd.
THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY
MOTHER OF GOD
May the peace and hope of Christ’s
New Year’s Eve: Saturday December 31st birth be with you now and throughout
No 8:30 AM Confessions the New Year!
Vigil Mass 4:00 PM Rev. Christopher J. Papa,
Rev. Russell Ortega,
New Year’s Day: Sunday January 1st
7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM Rev. William Lange
and the Parish Staff.
Page 4 December 25, 2022
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please remember to pray for those in need
of hope and healing.
Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them.
Marsha Ashton, Ron Avellino, William Beachy,
Kathy Becker, Ellen Blasiotti, Ashlyn Brown, James
Burke Sr., Baby Lena Lauren, Christina Cavalier,
WEEK OF DECEMBBER 25, 2022 Joseph Alfred Conan, Maryann Corrigan, Peter Cel-
lucci,Susan Kelly Daudert, James Dudrick, David
Doty, Denise Doyle, David Dworzak, Matthew
MONDAY: Saint Stephen, The First Martyr
Dwyer, Hayden Elliot, Angelina Fiorito, Patricia
8:00am + Stephen F. Parfitt
Foster, Isabel Francolini, Jeff Feehery, Leo Goetz,
Paula Gowan, Patricia Greist, Ron Hauser, Edmund
TUESDAY: Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist Hayes, Marie Herrschaft, Laurie Hissey, Ray
8:00 AM + Louis Ludovico Holback, Gary Hunter, Judy Ikena, Sondra Kelly-
Richmond, Martha Kerr, Linda Lane, Ronan Lee,
WEDNESDAY: The Holy Innocents Martyrs Baby Austin LePere, Alex Mankowski, Helen
8:00 AM + Nicholas Marchesani McHugh, Louise MacNamara, Alexi McAlonan,
Kathleen McGrory, Richard Meccarrrielli, Amy Mil-
THURSDAY: Fifth Day within the Octave of ler, Christiane Miller, Kayleigh Moran, Alexandra
the Nativity of the Lord Morin, Ethan Mullin, Bob Nickles, Marie O’Connor,
8:00 AM + Charles Bannan James Palo, Rose Reilly, Craig Riddell, Marlene
Roberts, Drew Robertson, Frances Roselli, Mary
Rossi, Wendy Schmidt, Joseph Schneberger, Rachel
FRIDAY: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Seeger, Brandon Shine, Anne Marie Swans, Janice
Joseph Thompson, Bill Verona, M. Edward Wilson, James
8:00 AM + Jean Kearney Wilson.
SATURDAY: Seventh Day within the Octave of
the Nativity of the Lord Please pray for the happy
8:00 AM + Regina “Jean” Kearney repose of the souls of
all our faithful departed
parishioners and families.
Page 5 December 25, 2022
EUCHARIST ADORATION Sunday Collections for the
TUESDAYS 8:30AM-4:30PM Weekend of….
The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed
" December 18, 2022 ……………. $14,501.00
Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Includes on line giving…… $3,510.00
Each moment that you spend with Jesus will
deepen your union with Him and make your soul
everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in
Heaven, and will help bring about everlasting
peace on earth."
(Mother Teresa)
We have a wonderful group of people who have
each committed to being there for a particular hour
between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm so Jesus is never left
alone. Many others are able to come in for briefer
visits at any time. Any one of any age is always
welcome. Just drop in.
We’d like to have at least two or more people
committed to each hour; If you would like to
participate in this important ministry, let us know.
Additional people are welcome at any time. To
volunteer for a regular hour, please provide your MUSIC NOTES
name and contact information to Anne Chavez St. Max Music Ministry
at chavezamd@gmail.com or call the rectory at 610-
399-6936 to volunteer. Needs Cantors
We currently need second regular adorers for the Please share your talents!
following hours: 10:am-11am, 11am-12 noon ,1pm- Being able to read music is helpful,
2pm, 4pm-4:30pm. but not required. Training will be provided.
Benediction follows at 4:30pm with Evening Prayer
and Reposition of the Host For additional information, please contact: Maria
Innocenti, OFS, Music Director
music@stmax.org / 215-385-0911
Fall Choir Schedule
A FRIENDLY REMINDER
Adult & Handbell Choir:
Adoration will be canceled on Jan. 22nd 10:30 Mass
Feb 26th 10:30 Mass
Tuesday December 27th.
Contemporary Group
Jan. 8th 9:00 Mass
Feb 12th 10:30 Mass
DON’T COME EMPTY-HANDED
Brass Quartet
We are so very grateful to the parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe Jan 8th 10:30 Mass
who faithfully bring donations. Donations can continue to be left in
the red bin marked “Families in Action” inside the front door of the
Youth Choir
church. School and PREP students can continue to bring donations
to the “Kids in Action” bin in the Copy Room at the school. Feb 5th 10:30 Mass
For the month of January we are collecting: Subject to change!!
Children’s Hats (no longer accepting used hats)
Page 6 December 25, 2022
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS 2022 “IN MEMORY
OF” OFFERINGS
The Breslin & DeMarco Families Members of the Roll & Dierkes Families
Carpenter & Delconte Families Sterling & Dawn Harvey
Hackett & Delconte Families Robino & Devlin Families
Deceased members of Charles & Kathryn Gruber
DeFrancesco & Mattia Families Grandmas Koegel & Pivec
John B. Fleming Kelliher & Crosby Families
Leonette D. Fleming Beck & Malloy Families
John T. Sheehan Fongheiser & Cranage Families
Eleanor M. Sheehan Dec’d members of Moyer & Mager Families
Gustainis & Terzi Families Most Rev. Robert P. Maginnis
Klecko & Allan Families Noda Deonarine
Aloysius O’Connell Lois Zink
Regina O’Connell Black & Bradley Families
Deborah O’Connell-Rendell Cummings & Fair Families
Sue Mele Parents of the Rozman & Sekerak Families
Dec’d members of the Brookes & Troyan Families Dec’d members of Gincley & O’Neill Families
Stanley & Jean Skros Anna Teti
John & Joanna Quinn Joseph & Bernadette Cassidy
George & Elizabeth Reilly Kathleen Martin
Deceased Misquith Family Bud Keenan
John Wasniewski Jim & Teresa Mowery
Victoria Camerote Joe & Madeline Cosden
Theresa Camerote Patrick Armour
Rose DiMeo Dec’d members of Smallwood & Roberts
Adrian & Joan Boylston Families
Frank & Ann Foti John & Eleanor McGowan
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Plevelich James & Brennan
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Secret Jill Tagliaferro
Rev Guron, Sr. Kriza & Germani Families
Shirley Trego David Magner
Carmen & Madelyn Bucci Zambito and Nappi Families
Nicholas & Esther Cavuto Kevin Ansley
Page 7 December 25, 2022
Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Contest
Friday, January 13th
at approximately 8:00 PM
Right after the boys varsity game!
Game starts at about 7:30 PM
Come to the game, support the team, and enter the contest.
Request an advance registration form from Jim Fongheiser at:
JGFong@aol.com, Or a St. Max coach.
Contest is for Boys and Girls, Ages 9-14
Winners advance to District Competition,
and then Regionals and State Competition
Page 8 December 25, 2022
Book Group Discussion
Catholicism
Back by popular demand, the Tuesday Morning
Come join our book group discussion on St. Bible Study will be presenting Bishop Barron’s
Augustine’s Confessions at Hershey’s Mills. A series on Catholicism. “Bishop Barron journeys
new translation by Sarah Ruden. We will meet around the world and deep into the Faith to teach
starting Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 at us what Catholics believe and why. This program
3pm. Please contact Lidia Manieri at 610-350- uses the spiritual and artistic treasures of the Faith
7232 or lidia@mmanieri.com for further infor- to illuminate the key teachings of the Church.”
mation. We will begin the study on Tuesday, January 10th
at 9 AM – 10:30 AM in the Rectory Basement.
Main Line Singles Dinner Club Cost of the program is $25. Deadline for
(Ages 52-67) registration is January 2nd. Please register in the
rectory. For more information contact: Judy
Armour at judyarmou23@gmail.com or at (610)
793-2596.
Catholic men & women are cordially
invited to join "The Main Line Singles FLAME OF LOVE
Dinner Club" to share common interests OF THE IMMACULATE
& dine together usually twice a HEART OF MARY
month. Our next scheduled event is (Sat)
Please join us on January 7th for
Jan. 7, 2023 with a backup bad weather
the next
date of (Sat) Jan. 14, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M. It
First Saturday Devotion.
is our
"Post Christmas/New Years House Party"
@ a member's home in Havertown, PA.
More info call Barb (610) 896-6542.
Catholic men are encouraged to Our Lady (of Fatima) asks each one of us to repent and
participate! confess our sins, receive Holy Communion, pray the
Rosary, and 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
The Fitzpatrick Family
Page 9 December 25, 2022
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Some facilities of this 11,000-acre resort include:
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Culinary Demonstrations, movie theatre, pickle ball
World-renowned Mineral Spa, use of swimming pool and fitness center
Tennis, off-road driving, falconry, horseback riding and many more activities
Optional Golf at the Greenbrier , Old Meadows or Old White cour ses (advance r eser vations r equir ed)
6 Meals – 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners (including two selection of the menu dinner s at the Gr eenbrier )
Dinners at the Greenbrier in the beautiful main dining room requires jacket and tie for gentlemen and dresses or
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Primary dress code at other times for most areas is resort casual.
Tour Carnegie Hall. One of only four Carnegie Halls still in continuous use in the world.. Music has been heard
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