First Sunday of Advent
November 29, 2020
Watch, therefore; you do not know when the lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: 'Watch!"
Mark 13: 36-37
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
WHAT IS NEW ON THE WEBSITE?!?!
Look for this new button on the Parish Website in the lower right side of the homepage. You can easily find Mass, Confession, and Adoration times.
The Knights of Columbus had a Fantastic Fish Fry! Thank you to all who supported their fundraiser!
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Do you have a St. Max Giving Tree question?
Please call or email M.A. Kowalski at 610-455-3921 or mamomk@gmail.com
The actual Giving Tree and Gift Card Box will be set-up for Thanksgiving weekend. Gift card donations may also be dropped-off at the Rectory during business hours.
All donations must be received by December 6th.
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SAINT MAX SCHOOL
The St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School, A Kolbe Christmas annual fundraiser will be held virtually for the first time in its history, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this December 3 – 6, 2020.
A Kolbe Christmas will be a four-day festival starting online at 9 am on Thursday, 12/3, and ending on Sunday, 12/6, at 10pm. Events include an online auction, an inspired student book basket raffle and an online bingo tournament. To learn more visit, www.AKobleChristmas.com
Can’t wait till December? Order Wreaths, Bows, & Poinsettia, now, via our website www.AKobleChristmas.com, or complete the attached order form.
50/50 Raffle
A Kolbe Christmas 2020
Virtual School Fundraiser
Consider purchasing a raffle to support our school, click below for more information
Save the Date
Dec. 5, 2020 (Sat.)
Location: Your Laptop, iPad or Smart Phone
Save the Date
Dec. 5, 2020 (Sat.)
Location: Your Laptop, iPad or Smart Phone
Visit the website you can participate in the on-line Auction, purchase Poinsettias, Bows, Wreaths.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
November 28th and 29th, Online Event
“God is Mercy” On-line Conference with SmartCatholics featuring Over 40 Catholic Speakers.
“Real stories of lives utterly changed by God’s love to help you renew your faith and be witness to God’s faithfulness.”
Hosted by the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith through Smart Catholics On-line. Catholic Authors, Speakers, Priests, Religious and Passionate Catholics will be presenters. Free Registration.
Location: On-line at https://smartcatholics.com/events/Speakers: 40+ Speakers including: Fr. Christopher Walsh, Fr. Stephen Delacy, Friars of the Mercedarian Religious Order and more! See website above for list of speakers.
Hosted by the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith through Smart Catholics On-line. Catholic Authors, Speakers, Priests, Religious and Passionate Catholics will be presenters. Free Registration.
Location: On-line at https://smartcatholics.com/events/Speakers: 40+ Speakers including: Fr. Christopher Walsh, Fr. Stephen Delacy, Friars of the Mercedarian Religious Order and more! See website above for list of speakers.
To learn more: https://smartcatholics.com/events/
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Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Courses For Engaged Couples
December 4-5th, 2020
We are thrilled for you and your upcoming marriage! The Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers the Joy-Filled Marriage Program, a thorough, enjoyable, and comprehensive program, which discusses practical “life skills” and the sacramentality of marriage. The purpose of Marriage Preparation is to introduce you to the theology behind the sacrament and give you practical advice using sound psychology that will equip you for your life journey together. All courses are being delivered in a live online format until further notice. For more information and to register, visit: phillycatholicmarriageprep.com
#iGIVECATHOLIC
#GivingTuesday - an annual 24-hour day of Catholic giving will be held on Tuesday, December 1st !
click on the image to take you to the website
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Appeal
Founded in 1832, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is the oldest Catholic institution of higher learning in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Envelopes are available in the back of church, or go to the website by clicking on the image.
“Everything You Wanted to Know About the Sacraments but Were Afraid to Ask!”
Tuesdays, December 1st, 15th, and 22nd – 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Saint Augustine Parish - via ZOOM discussion
Please join St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) as we host three virtual discussions during Advent on the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Did you ever wonder if babies who die without Baptism go to Limbo/Hell? What does it mean to receive the Holy Spirit in Confirmation? What is meant by Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist? We will discuss and answer these and other questions you might have regarding the three “Sacraments of Initiation.” Join us and our special guest participants via Zoom on the dates and times listed!
12/1 – Baptism – Fr. Chris Walsh, Pastor, St. Raymond Parish (Philadelphia)
12/15 – Confirmation – Meghan Cokeley, Director of the Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
12/22 – Eucharist – Fr. G. Dennis Gill, Director, Office for Divine Worship and Pastor of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia
Location: St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) via Zoom
More info: Please email Jacob Marquart, O.F.S. at staugustineparish09@gmail.com or call (215) 627-1838 to submit your questions.
To register for the December 1stmeeting:
To register for the December 15thmeeting:
To register for the December 22ndmeeting:
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Saturday, December 5, 2020 - 10:00-11:15 AM
Women's Advent Morning of Reflection (on Zoom)
Topic: Understanding Mary's Heart: Letting Her Fire Ignite Our Hearts Our Lady's heart burns with a fire of love for God and for each one of us. Join us for virtual morning of reflection in which we will seek to understand the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her role in our lives as Mother, and the peace and tranquility she wishes to bring into our lives, especially in these times of turmoil. We will also look to Mary to understand more deeply what it means to be a woman and how, during this Advent, we can grow closer to her and by doing so, ignite our feminine genius.
Speaker: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Sponsored by: St. Andrew Catholic Church, Newtown PA
Speaker: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Sponsored by: St. Andrew Catholic Church, Newtown PA
More info: View the flyer ; No cost to attend; Click here to register or visit the website tinyurl.com/y4qbt2lr.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020-2:00 PM
Event: Cathedral Virtual Christmas Concert
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul proudly presents our first-ever Virtual Christmas Concert, Prayer for Peace, on December 13, 2020 at 2pm. Join the Cathedral choir and instrumentalists as they perform works by Abbie Betinis, Frank La Rocca, Julian Wachner, William Walton, as well as beloved Christmas Carols for all to participate. May we all experience the hope, joy and love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, throughout the Christmas season. A link to the concert will be emailed to you on the day of the concert, or any subsequent day after Dec. 13 when a ticket is purchased.
More info: For tickets, please visit http://cathedralphila.org/music/choirs-at-the-cathedral-basilica/
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Holy Hours for Vocations
January 3, 2021
All are invited to begin a new year in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at a Holy Hour for Vocations. These will be held at various locations throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on January 3, 2021. Held annually on the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. John Neumann, these Holy Hours are a perfect way to thank God for the blessings He has bestowed on us, and to ask him to continue to send workers to care for His vineyard.
If your parish would like to host a Holy Hour for Vocation, please contact Sue Matour in the Vocation Office at 610-667-5778 or smatour@archphila.org no later than December 14, 2020 .
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