The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 22, 2021
Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.
John 6: 69
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
A massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti, killing over 1900 people, with death toll numbers increasing.
The shock leveled homes, leaving thousands without shelter. Countless others are injured and hospitals are already overwhelmed.
Please keep the people of Haiti and the people of Afghanistan in your prayers.
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Reinstating the Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass
As many aspects of life are now returning to normalcy, each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The complete statement can be found below
ST. MAX RCIA PROGRAM
Mass Schedule Remains the same thru Summer:
4:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 am
Rectory Office Summer Hours:
The Rectory will close one hour earlier on Fridays during the Summer months. Friday Summer Office Hours will be 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. The schedule remains the same Mon - Thurs 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grandparents...
You have a great influence for evangelizing the family. Please join the Catholic Grandparents Ministry to support other Grandparents and to pray for our children and grandchildren. You can help build a vibrant Grandparents ministry and become equipped to pass on the Faith.
Catholic Grandparent Ministry
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Maximilian Room (basement of the Rectory) Our first meeting is September 7th. If you need more information or to be added to our email list, please contact Lidia Manieri 610-350-7232 lidia@mmanieri.com or Paul and Mary Kay Dunne 610-724-6534
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
Knights of Columbus’
“Back to School”
Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy food & fellowship with fellow parishioners
Sunday, October 3rd
Immediately following the 7:30, 9:00,
& 10:30 am Masses in the school multi-purpose room.
Your donations support St. Max School
..and Knights of Columbus’ charities
Menu Includes:
Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Tea, Coffee, Juice & Milk
For more information contact:
Denise Pizzino 610-331-9896 or email:
deepizzino@icloud.com
Join the Kolbe Club
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 for the Broadway Show - Ain't Too Proud - the life and times of The Temptations.
See the Parish Bulletin or website stmax.org -News & Events for the Flyer/Sign-up Sheet.
ST. MAX SCHOOL
Wishes Everyone a Safe and Happy Summer!
St. Max School Pre K 3 Year Old Full Day Openings
For more information and/or to take a tour call:
610-399-8400, email: stmaxinfo@stmax.org
610-399-8400, email: stmaxinfo@stmax.org
St. Max School Pre K has a few openings in our PreK 3 program for full day students. This program is for students who are 3 years old by September 1.
It runs 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This is a perfect introduction to school readiness in a fun and gentle way. After school CARES is also available.
ST. MAX PREP
PREP is still in URGENT need of 1st and 2nd Grade CATECHISTs for PREP begining in September
Please contact the PREP office if you can help.
smk-prep@stmax.org
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.
Fall sports registration is now OPEN. Registration HAS BEEN EXTENDED and will close August 31st. The following sports are available for the Fall Season:
- Flag Football (K-2nd team and 3rd-4th grade teams
- JV (5th - 6th grades) and Varsity (7th - 8th grades) Football
- JV and Varsity Girls Volleyball
- JV and Varsity Co-ed Soccer
IMPORTANT: NEW THIS YEAR, THE ST MAX CYO IS OFFERING A $50 DISCOUNT OFF OF WINTER BASKETBALL REGISTRATION FOR ANY 5TH - 8TH GRADERS WHO PLAY A FALL SPORT THIS SEASON FOR ST. MAX.
Got Questions? Please reach out to Athletic Director, Mike Melvin (mikemelvin@verizon.net or his cell # 267-767-0175. Would you like to receive emails from St. Max CYO? Register for a Sports Sign Up account at the above registration website so that you receive all CYO communications.
ST MAX CYO
St. Max CYO is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Fall sports season. Please see the flyer below for more details:
OPEN HOUSE
Do you:
- love to be outside with your kids camping, hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, etc.?
- want to grow your children into strong men and woman of character?
- want to build a solid relationship with your son or daughter while they still listen to your advice?
Come to an Open House on with Pack/Troop 153 and learn more!
Where: Hoopes Park
When: Sunday, 9/26
Times: 4-5pm for ages 5-10 years old
5:30-7pm ages 11-17 years old
You can also call Carolyn Ansley at 484-459-1522 cell for more information or visit the Troop website: www.t153.org
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Safe Harbor Meals
Safe Harbor in West Chester provides shelter, food and other services to individuals in need. We need help from Parish volunteers to prepared and drop off dinners for this very worthy cause on the following dates;
Wednesday, August 25th
Sunday, September 26th
Wednesday, October 27th
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.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
We in Chester County are so excited about participating in the PA March For Life coming up on September 27th, 2021.
It is a first time event for Pennsylvania, and we hope to have many people join us from our local community parishes.
A cost-free chartered bus is provided by the PA March Life for our convenience.
Jeannie Mancini, Pres. of National Right to Life and Abby Johnson, former Director of Planned Parenthood, are the featured speakers, along with many others participants. Bus seats are served on a first come basis. The bus will boarded at a local area with more details to follow
It is a first time event for Pennsylvania, and we hope to have many people join us from our local community parishes.
A cost-free chartered bus is provided by the PA March Life for our convenience.
Jeannie Mancini, Pres. of National Right to Life and Abby Johnson, former Director of Planned Parenthood, are the featured speakers, along with many others participants. Bus seats are served on a first come basis. The bus will boarded at a local area with more details to follow
For more information, or to make reservations direct your calls to: SILVANA BYRNE 610 399 4315 or email: Byrnasilvana@gmail.com
Come to the Altar - Be Renewed - A day retreat for those who minister with youth or young adults
Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 9 AM to 5 PM
Those who minister with youth or young adults in our parishes, schools and beyond are invited to join us for a day of spiritual growth and renewal. The day will feature Mass and a talk with Archbishop Pérez, Confession, Prayer Teams, Adoration and Spiritual Talks. Please see the flyer and schedule below for full details.
Miraculous Medal Shrine500 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
- View the retreat flyer here: English / Español
- Click here for the retreat schedule and talk topics
- Registration: $40 pp; Click here to register
On August 21, 2021, 6-9 PM, Young Catholic Professionals will hold its inaugural event at the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann to celebrate the establishment of the YCP Philadelphia chapter.
Young Catholic professionals from across the five-county Archdiocese are invited to attend the free event that begin with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pérez at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. A social event will be held immediately at the Saint John Neumann Center following the conclusion of Mass where attendees can gather and network. YCP founder, Jennifer Baugh, will be a special guest at the event.
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- 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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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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