RCIA Fall Session begins Monday, September 23, 2019 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm If you would like to learn more about Catholicism and begin to discern whether you are being called to make the Catholic Church your spiritual home, come join our RCIA group. We will meet regularly from September through April. The purpose of our sessions is to introduce you to the beliefs and practices of the Church, and to facilitate your exploration of your relationship with Jesus Christ. Each session includes prayer, Scripture reading, and catechetical instruction.

If you would like to learn more about Catholicism and begin to discern whether you are being called to make the Catholic Church your spiritual home, come join our RCIA group. You can contact Deacon Hickey (deaconhickey@stmax.org) or the rectory 610-399-6936 for additional information. The group will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Maximilian Room (rectory side entrance). 

Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Friday, October 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm at the Ark All are welcome!

On the weekend of October 19th/ 20th, 2019, there will be a display of beautiful olivewood handmade carvings from the Holy Land in our church. These Carvings are made by the Christians of Bethlehem who use them as their source of income. These brothers and sisters of ours are enduring hardships at this moment because of the volatile situation in their home country. Christians in the Holy Land used to be more than 37% of the population. There is less than 1% now because of the situation. As Christians of faith, it is our duty to support our brothers and sisters in Bethlehem. YOU can support them by purchasing some of these beautiful carvings after mass. For more information, please contact us at 202-302-5889 or visit www.BethlehemCarvings.org.” Thank you in advance for all your help and support!

Please join us on August 3rd for the First Saturday Devotion as Our Lady requested at Fatima. 8:00am Mass, followed by Flame of Love Rosary and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Spread the Effect of Grace of Thy Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen

Manna Bags will be distributed at all our Masses on the weekend of April 27-28, 2019. Kindly return your filled Manna Bags by Sunday, May 5, 2019. Canned food items in greatest need are: beef stew, tuna fish, fruit, vegetables, pasta, soups, and pork & beans. If you are not able to bring a filled bag, feel free to donate online instead: https://yougivegoods.com/mannadrive Thank you for reaching out to people in emergency situations.

Please join the Knights of Columbus for the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 20th beginning PROMPTLY at 12:00 noon, on the hillside next to the St. Max Rectory. This Saint Maximilian Kolbe tradition is open to all parish children 10 years and under. There will be separate egg hunt sections for different age groups. This event will be held rain or shine!

Join us Sunday, February 24th, as we begin a new experience, Catholic Alpha for Teens. Students in grades 8-12 will explore timeless questions about life, faith and God and discover how these issues relate to their lives as they discuss with their friends and leaders. Meetings every Sunday through April in the Rectory basement (Maximilian Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, and include a delicious dinner. All students and their friends in grades 8-12 are most welcome! Learn more at www.alpha.org and by contacting Lisa Lister, llister@listerarch.com.

THANK YOU!! All Giving Tree gifts have been delivered to our local charities and accepted with gracious smiles. Thank you to all for your overwhelming generosity in this beautiful season of giving. May the Christ Child bless you and your families for this kindness done in His name for families in need.

Come and join the St. Max community in this annual family event! Favorites back this year include crafts for kids, Upscale Bake Sale, Book Baskets, White Elephant, Vendors and Kolbe Kafe. Wreath and Poinsettia Pre-sale ends November 26th. Pictures with Santa: 9:00am-11:30am; Silent Auction: 10:00am-2:00pm; Face Painting: 9:30am-1:00pm and Games in the Gym: 9:00am-12:30pm....

A Kolbe Christmas White Elephant is in need of Housewares, Toys, Art and other unique items. Drop off dates (before and after Mass) in the trailer across from the Rectory: Saturday, November 3rd & Sunday, November 4th and Saturday, November 17th & Sunday, November 18th. Contact Sherrie Starrantino for alternative drop off times: sstarrantino@stmax.org

In honor of those who donated materials, supplies and labor to update our Parish Multi-Purpose Room...

Every month, generous parishioners at St. Max sponsor a food drive for local charities, helping to stock the emergency food cupboards in our area. May’s drive will be in conjunction with the yearly Manna Canned Food Collection of the Archdiocese. Food will still go to our local charity, at St. Agnes Day Room. Many struggling families and individuals turn to the emergency food cupboards for support during times of crisis. Their lives are blessed by the generosity of the faithful of our parish. Items in greatest need are beef stew, tuna fish, fruit, vegetables, pasta, soups and baked beans. Manna Bags will be distributed at all of our Masses on the weekend of April 28-29, 2018. Kindly return your filled Manna Bags on May 5th & 6th, 2018 and they will be taken to the St. Agnes Day Room. We thank you for your generosity.

Dear Parishioners,  Please note below a change in our schedule of Masses & Confession for all Saturdays throughout the year.  In parishes where the Vigil Mass of Sunday was moved to 4:00pm, Mass attendance has increased.  This is my sincere hope.  Parishes that have Confessions on Saturday mornings have reported an increase in the celebration of this Sacrament.  In order to keep time open for funerals it is necessary to change the Saturday morning Mass to 8:00am.  Confessions will be 8:30 - 9:30am.  I hope this schedule will prove helpful to you in the ongoing practice of our faith.  This schedule will become effective on Saturday, November 25, 2017.                                                                         Msgr. Carroll

Please note that Benediction on Tuesday, May 2, will be at 4PM (not the normal 7PM) because of the PREP closing Mass.

The Spring 2014 Chester County "40 Days for Life" campaign will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5th and conclude on Palm Sunday, April 13th. Many volunteers are needed. Please sign up in the church vestibule.