Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 16, 2021
Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us.
The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Bless the Lord, all you his angels, you mighty in strength, who do his bidding.
Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Do you enjoy gardening? Would you have time to donate every other week to weeding the flower beds in front of church? Do you have a knack with Roses? The Rose Garden would benefit from your skills. The grounds around Church could use your special touch! Please contact the Rectory if you can offer your time and talent.
Men of the Parish, are you interested in joining or learning more about the Knights of Columbus? Please contact Dennis Carlson at dlcmzcarl2@comcast.net or by phone – 302-290-1127
ST MAX SCHOOL
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Kempski Basketball Camp benefits St. Max School
ST. MAX PREP
We are working with Parish Giving to provide online registration and tuition payment to our families. If you would like to pay your tuition by check, please contact the PREP office.
If you have any problems while using the Parish Giving website, please call them at 866-307-7140 for help.
PREP ( Parish Religious Education Program K-7) Registration taking place Now
RETURNING FAMILIES go to https://www.parishgiving.org and log into your Parish Giving account to register. If you cannot remember your login information, you can reset your password or contact Parish Giving at 866-307-7140 for help.
NEW FAMILIES ONLY: please use this link to set up an account -
https://forms.parishgiving.org/form-4718626/
After you enter your information an email will be sent to you from Parish Giving with instructions to register your child for a PREP session.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Safe Harbor of West Chester provides shelter, food and other services to individuals in need. They need help from St. Max Parish Volunteers to prepare and drop-off dinners for this very worthy cause on the following dates:
Sunday, May 23rd -The Stadnicki Family
Wednesday, June 23rd - The Collins Family
Sunday, July 23rd
If you would like to help, or for more information about this parish outreach please contact Tom Oulahan at stmaxsafeharbor@yahoo.com or (610) 937-0791
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ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
The Vatican Asks Us to Storm Heaven with the Rosary in May
The Holy Father, through the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, has asked the universal Church to take up the Rosary during the month of May and to pray it daily for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to learn more about this announcement. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues to pray the Rosary on Zoom Monday through Thursday at 8 PM for an end to the pandemic. During the month of May, join us anew as we storm Heaven with Mother Mary, St. Joseph and all the saints! For details about how to log-in to the Rosary, visit phillyevang.org/rosary.
Spiritual Direction is the contemplative practice of helping others to awaken to the mystery of God in their lives. Even more so in these unprecedented times, our need for our personal connection to God is vital. Meetings can be in person, outdoors (weather permitting), or virtual.
The Spiritual Direction Ministry at the Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA offers trained and experienced Spiritual Directors for those seeking to revitalize their relationship with God and for those who want to deepen their spiritual lives.
For more information on how this ministry can enrich your
life, contact Daylesford Abbey at 610-647-2530 ext. 1020 or at
spiritualdirector@daylesford.org.
For more information on how this ministry can enrich your
life, contact Daylesford Abbey at 610-647-2530 ext. 1020 or at
spiritualdirector@daylesford.org.
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Private Personal Retreats are now offered at Malvern Retreat House.
Please contact Malvern at 610-644-0400 or visit HERE to make a reservation!
Beginning in the summer of 2021, anyone interested in making a private retreat at Malvern Retreat House will be able to be able to schedule time at Malvern Retreat House. We have reserved two weeks for this opportunity! We encourage those interested to contact us as soon as possible.
The first two opportunities for private retreats will be June 1 - 4 and August 23 - 27. Retreatants will have the opportunity to celebrate daily Mass, participate in Eucharistic Adoration, and spend time by themselves in silent prayer. There will also be the opportunity for spiritual direction, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Liturgy of the Hours.
The first two opportunities for private retreats will be June 1 - 4 and August 23 - 27. Retreatants will have the opportunity to celebrate daily Mass, participate in Eucharistic Adoration, and spend time by themselves in silent prayer. There will also be the opportunity for spiritual direction, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Liturgy of the Hours.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 • National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA Click above for more information.
To make a donation, pleaseclick on this link:
2021 Catholic Charities Appeal Update
Ever wonder where your Catholic Charities donations go? You can meet the people and agencies that benefit most from your generous prayers and donations!
To view videos of speakers from Catholic Charities- click on the logo or the link below
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More Vaccine Information
Vaccines and Conscience Protection -
Statement from the Catholic Medical Association
USCCB Statement re: Johnson and Johnson Vaccine
Archdiocesan Novena to St. Joseph
(To be prayed on the 19th of each month from March 19-November 19, 2021)
The Archdiocesan Novena to Saint Joseph can be prayed in any setting, especially before or after Holy Mass and/or at parish meetings, in the classroom and in the family home. The praying of this Novena is to unite everyone in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the 19th of each month, from March through November 2021, in single petition of confident prayer to the Lord through the heavenly intercession of Saint Joseph. Please keep in mind the monthly Archdiocesan intention, found on page 4 of the Novena below.
- Click here for the Novena prayers
- More events and resources for the Year of St. Joseph can be found at archphila.org/joseph
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The “Fathers of St. Joseph”(FOSJ) is a confraternity of men who follow the timeless wisdom and example of the man who was both father to the Son and a son of the Father –St. Joseph. The Knights of Columbus Marian Council #3753 is offering the FOSJ series of five highly inspirational, insightful and informative talks for men to help them understand and embrace their unique and God-given role as fathers.
The five-week series is being offered virtually so that men are able to attend no matter where they live. Registration is required, however, to receive the link to attend the presentations. While this series is especially beneficial for dads who are active in raising a family, the talks reach men at every phase in human development – single, married, young and old – and at every spiritual level, helping them unlock God’s power in their lives.
As the first talk begins early next week, please know that the series can still be promoted even if one registers after the first talk or later since each presentation focuses on its own separate topic. The five virtual presentations and their registration links are as follows:
Mondays (May 17) – 8pm – 9:15pmMeeting Registration - Zoom
Tuesdays (May 18) – 6:30am – 7:45amMeeting Registration - Zoom
Any questions regarding this powerful series, please email:LUKEL@Stewardshipmission.org.
Addressing a Big Obstacle to Faith for Young Adults
One of the main reasons that teens and young adults leave the Church is that their questions about the relationship or faith, reason and science often go unanswered by the Catholics around them. To respond to this, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, has founded an excellent apostolate with resources, courses, videos and articles on many of the questions on the hearts of modern men and women: why is there suffering? is there a soul? is there evidence for God in the universe? are science and religion compatible? and many more. Consider sharing these great resources with the young (or not so young) people in your life. There is also excellent material for classroom use. Check it out at https://magiscenter.com/ .
June 11-13, 2021 - Event: Young Adult Retreat
Young men and women in their 20s and 30s, married and single, are invited to the beautiful grounds of Malvern Retreat House for a weekend of prayer, reflection, adoration and fellowship in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. Steven DeLacy, guest speakers and a team of musicians will be leading us in reflection on the depths of His love as we explore what it means to be dedicated disciples of Christ in the midst of an increasingly secular culture. Come experience the love of Jesus that heals, transforms and sets hearts ablaze in pursuit of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Retreat Director: Fr. Stephen DeLacy
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
More info: Cost is $130; Details and registration at: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/young-adult-retreat-2/
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Holy Hours with the Good Shepherd
Need some encouragement? Join us for a holy hour with fellow priests, religious and lay faithful as we seek strength and hope from Jesus, our Good Shepherd, the saints and one another during these difficult times in the world and the Church. The Holy Hour includes Rosary, Litany and Benediction. Afterwards join us for a short talk on a saint, exploring how he or she remained faithful to Christ and His Church during the trials of his or her time. Meets quarterly on Sundays, 2-4 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Drexel Hill, PA.
Upcoming dates and talk topics:
- Sept 19 - Talk: St. Gregory the Great’s Reforms of the Church in Crisis, Fr. Dennis Gill
- Dec 5 - Talk: How Carmelite Nuns Brought an End to the French Revolution, Fr. Seán Loomis
Details and RSVP at http://www.phillyevang.org/events/ or view the flyer
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