Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church

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1 August 11, 2013 We Journey Together in Faith and Love All are Welcome Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church W EEKEND L ITURGIES : Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village, CA

2 Page 2 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 11, 2013 Staff Directory Parish Information RECEPTION SECRETARY TO THE PASTOR PASTOR DEACON DEACON Annette Krause Lisa Capobianco KOLBE@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Sarah Ruffing SRUFFING@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Jarlath Dolan JARLATH@STMAXCHURCH.ORG John Kruer DCNJOHN@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Chris Laliberte CHRIS@STMAXCHURCH.ORG x100 x102 x103 x104 x151 Phone: Fax: KOLBE@STMAXCHURCH.ORG After Hours Emergencies Only ext. 9 OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday 9:00 AM 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM 5:30 PM WEEKDAY LITURGIES Mon., Tue., Wed. & Fri. 7:00 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:45 4:30 PM SICK CALLS Call the Parish Office at any time. DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Laura Diaz LDIAZ@STMAXCHURCH.ORG x113 COMMUNION TO THE SICK Ray and Stephanie Donckels, COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION LITURGY & PASTORAL COORDINATOR Amy Laliberte AMY@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Polly Toohey POLLY@STMAXCHURCH.ORG x152 x110 FUNERALS: Sarah Ruffing X102 BAPTISMS 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month by appointment only. Pre-Baptismal classes required, held the second Monday of every month at 7:30 PM. Please call office. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & EVANGELIZATION, AND FACILITIES COORDINATOR DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Merrick McMahon MERRICK@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Paul Fagundes PAUL@STMAXCHURCH.ORG x115 x115 WEDDINGS: Polly Toohey X110 Minimum six months advance notice required. WHO DO YOU CALL? PARISH CALENDAR WEBSITE WEDDINGS SPOKEN ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements must be in two weeks prior to date. Polly Toohey: ext 110 BUSINESS MANAGER PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR Cathy Brauer CATHY@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Paula Kruer PKKORNER@STMAXCHURCH.ORG x101 x114 POLLY@STMAXCHURCH.ORG BULLETIN Articles must be in two weeks prior to publication. Merrick McMahon: ext 115 MERRICK@STMAXCHURCH.ORG O REILLY HALL COORDINATOR Lisa Capobianco LISA@STMAXCHURCH.ORG x136 GIFT SHOP MANAGER Maryann Kleinman x111

3 Page 3 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 11, 2013 KEEPING OUR SANCTUARY BEAUTIFUL a letter from our Pastor Dear Friends, Some time ago our parish Administration Commission, at my request, identified a list of areas in our parish buildings requiring maintenance and repair. Working together, we agreed to identify the top two priorities, aware that all could not be addressed at once. The top priority was the DOORS to the entrance of our church. Although this project took longer to complete than anticipated, our beautiful new doors were worth the wait! Our Administration Commission and I identified our church CONCRETE FLOOR as our next priority. After thirteen years of use, they are stained, cracked and soiled. Over the past eighteen months, various solutions have been investigated and studied with the help of professionals. A number of flooring contractors were interviewed. More recently, we retained a Liturgical architect who specializes in church interior design and was recommended by the Archdiocese. With his help we identified a flooring contractor, who is also approved by the Archdiocese. Working together, our architect and contractor presented their top four recommended solutions. One was selected after consultation with various agencies and an open parish meeting. The work on our church concrete floor is scheduled to begin on September 9th. It is estimated that this project will take approximately three to four weeks to complete. This work will take place Monday through Friday. Our pews will be temporarily relocated one section at a time to O Reilly Hall. They will be removed on Monday mornings and returned to the church on Friday evenings. Hence, we will have full-use of our church on weekends. Daily morning Mass will not be disrupted. While the church pews are in O Reilly Hall they will re-furbished. Should the need arise to celebrate a funeral, I have made arrangements with St. Jude s parish in Westlake, St. Paschal s parish in Thousand Oaks and St. Julie s parish in Newbury Park to use their churches. I ask for your patience and understanding throughout the proposed work. I apologize for any inconvenience you may encounter. Thank you, Rev. Jarlath Dolan Pastor Please see Page 7 for detailed information on the work proposed for our church concrete floor.

4 FAITH FORMATION SMK YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM TRAINING BEGINS How will you use GOD-GIVEN GIFTS to help enable our youth to grow in faith? There will be NO YOUTH 2 THE MAX or MAX PAX August 14th through September 4th due to YM Team Training MAX PAX Junior High Youth Ministry YOUTH 2 THE MAX High School Youth Ministry CONFIRMING DISCIPLES High School Confirmation Faith Days and Retreats SERVICE PROJECTS Junior High & High School NEWLY CONFIRMED who signed-up to become a YM Team Leader CURRENT YM TEAM LEADERS who want to continue to serve ADULTS interested in supporting Youth Ministries as a YM Team Leader Our annual TEAM TRAINING begins Wednesday, August 14th and continues on Wednesdays through September 4th. YM TEAM TRAINING will be up in the Youth Room in the Hall from 7 9PM. Please contact Laura Diaz with any questions or to sign-up LDIAZ@STMAXCHURCH.ORG C ONFIRMING D ISCIPLES : High School Confirmation Orientation Year 1 & Year 2 Confirmation Candidates and their parents are invited to attend an orientation for CONFIRMING DISCIPLES on either: From the YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION: THANK YOU!!! The high school and adult participants of the YNIA Mission Trip to Omaha, NE want to thank all of you who so generously supported us. This weekend, following each mass we will be showing our appreciation by giving you all sorts of homemade baked goods,! We will also display our pictures of our mission trip and would love to share our stories! You enabled us to follow Jesus call to serve those in need and we want to! Saturday, August 24th, 3:30 5:00PM OR Sunday, September 8th, 12:15 1:30PM Both are held in O Reilly Hall. We look forward to meeting, re-connecting with you and getting Spirit-filled as we continue the BRAVE journey of faith we are all on!

5 ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION CATECHISTS: LET S GATHER! Children s Liturgy of the Word Faith Formation Grades One through Six Calling all catechists who have blessed our children by enabling them to grow in their faith. Calling all adults who are thinking they may want to become Catechists or a Catechist s Aide. Please join us on Tuesday, August 20th, 3:00-4:30pm in Room 2. We will meet, share information and pray together asking God s blessing on us and on the children with whom we will be sharing our faith. Contact Amy Laliberte or Laura Diaz with any questions or to sign-up: amy@stmaxchurch.org ldiaz@stmaxchurch.org This Week s Mass Intentions Mon Aug 12 7:00 AM Carol Manion Natalie Giorgi Tues Aug 13 7:00 AM Joanne Rivera Larry Humphries Wed Aug 14 7:00 AM Ginny Francis Tim Buttke Thu Aug 15 7:00 AM Rev. Gratien Amespil 7:00 PM Fr Patrick O Dwyer Sat Aug 17 5:00 PM Dora DiPaolo Bill Keane Sun Aug 18 7:30 AM Barbara Allen 9:00 AM Richard L Hennessy 11:00 AM Bill Keane CALLED TO SERVE by Mary Lou Rosien When we think of vocations, we usually think of priests and other religious people, but as Catechists we too have been called to serve a special vocation. For some it was a desire in our hearts to teach the faith that we love. For others, the calling came in the form of an invitation (begging) for teachers in the faith formation programs at our parishes. It is not important how we are called, but that we understand that this calling is from God. Some have taught for years and have a fairly good understanding of the faith, others are just discovering their faith, but for all of us teaching will deepen our own understanding of what the Church instructs. As we begin this journey we look for guidance to fulfill our roles as educators. The Catechism of the Catholic Church provides us with the map for this journey. We are reminded at the beginning of the Catechism (12) that we must read the Catechism ourselves so that we might understand our faith and be able to teach it. In order to educate others, we must first educate ourselves. It is vital that as we do this, we pray for acceptance of these teachings so that we will not mislead anyone based on our own ideas, but that we teach in full communion with Mother Church. Later, (2663) we are instructed by the Catechism to be teachers of prayer. In order to do this, we must spend time in daily prayer ourselves. We can do this by something as simple as focusing on each word of the Our Father. Spending quiet time in front of the Blessed Sacrament is a wonderful way to pray, or by reading Holy Scripture and asking God to reveal a deeper understanding of His word to us. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BREEZEWAY FOR: 1st through 6th Grade Faith Formation 7th and 8th Grade Junior High Ministry, Faith Formation & MAX PAX Youth Ministry Family Faith Formation High School Confirmation Process, CONFIRMING DISCIPLES Adult Confirmation Process When looking at what the Catechism teaches specifically about Catechists (426, 427, 428) it becomes abundantly clear that our role is serious and necessary in the teaching of others. We are encouraged to live our lives with Christ, as Christ, for Christ. We are to relate everything we teach to Him. We are to pick up our own crosses and be willing to live, die and live again with Him. We should shine with joy when we teach. Father Corapi reminds us, that the teaching of the Catholic Faith should be imparted rather than instructed. This means that our love of the Catholic Faith will be infectious. Others will desire more knowledge based on our enthusiasm. They will see the fruits of living our faith in our lives. These instructions of the Church are not meant to discourage us, or make us feel unworthy to teach the faith. It is just the opposite, the more we learn about our faith, the more these teachings become a part of our lives, the better teachers we will become. God bless you and thank you for your service.

6 Page 6 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 11, 2013 L ECTOR T RAINING Proclaim God s Word, and proclaim it well! We are in need of new readers to join our team of Lectors who proclaim God s Word at our weekend Masses. If you have good public speaking abilities, or even if you still need some practice, please attend our Lector inquiry/training session Saturday, August 17, 10AM NOON, IN THE CHURCH We will discuss the duties of our Lectors and go through an initial training of procedures and best practices. Whether you are ready to start proclaiming tomorrow or simply want more information, please attend our informative session. For more information, please contact Deacon Chris Laliberte ext 151 CHRIS@STMAXCHURCH.ORG VIRTUS VIRTUS is a program developed by Catholics to educate and establish best practices in preventing child sexual abuse. It empowers the entire parish to recognize inappropriate behavior and remain vigilant in protecting the emotional, spiritual and physical well-being of our children and youth. Jane Lynch and Kay Mallaley will lead two Virtus training sessions, which are required of all clergy, staff and volunteers. Let us join together to raise awareness and be part of the solution in maintaining a safe environment at ST MAXIMILIAN KOLBE. Please call the office today to register for a session. Materials are ordered in advance, so your early registration is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Selina Medina, SELINA@SHMTAXADVISORS.COM We meet from 4:30 6:00PM on the first Tuesday of each month in the Youth Room of O Reilly Hall We are in this organization to help each other succeed and prosper. Through active engagement, we enable and support economic development and growth within the regional Catholic community. The next Virtus sessions held here at St Maximilian Kolbe: please register by August 22 Protecting God s Children September 10, PM 9PM Room C in O Reilly Hall For those who have never attended a Virtus program. Keeping God s Promise September 12, PM 8:30PM Room C in O Reilly Hall For those who have attended previously, prior to 2009.

7 Page 7 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 11, 2013 RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation Community Bulletin Board Concrete Floor Technical Information The RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION for Adults is an extensive process for all inquirers seeking to enter the Catholic Church. Those interested fall into three categories: 1. CATHECHUMENS - faithful whom have never been baptized. 2. CANDIDATES - faithful whom received a valid Baptism in another Christian faith. 3. Any baptized Catholic who has yet to complete sacraments of initiation: EUCHARIST and/or CONFIRMATION The process continues throughout the year, focusing on the meaning of the weekly scriptural readings spanning the liturgical seasons, whilst familiarizing the faithful with Catholic practices, truths and traditions of our faith. The program is open to all, regardless of current religious affiliation or lack thereof. Anyone who has a sincere interest in becoming a Catholic Christian is invited. All parishioners are also invited: to renew your faith or to serve as sponsors for our inquiring faithful. The elect who complete the process will receive the Sacraments of Initiation during the Easter Vigil of Triduum. This year s RCIA process will start with a Welcome Dinner in the Gathering Space hosted by last year s participants Wednesday, September 4, 5:00 PM If you re interest in more information about RCIA, please contact Deacon John Kruer at extension 104 or DCNJOHN@STMAXCHURCH.ORG To attend or assist with planning the Welcome Dinner, please contact Linda Huybrechts at ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS Any adult who works with children in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles must be fingerprinted and attend a Virtus child abuse awareness class. Information on child safety is located in the breezeway. Parents please note: For your children s safety, please accompany them to the restrooms during Mass. Thursday, August 22 St. Sebastian, Santa Paula Fingerprinting: Saturday, August 24 Holy Cross, Moorpark The restoration of our concrete floors involves three processes: REPAIR AND CLEAN: existing sealer and finish will be stripped, concrete will be cleaned with commercial-grade cleaners and cracks will be filled and blended as best as possible STAIN: a permanently reactive, acid-based stain will be applied. The color will penetrate the concrete material and will not chip, crack or peel. The product used will be: B B -T A S colour C CS-400 SEAL: concrete will be sealed with a natural, matte-finish sealer. This selection provides the least maintenance over the greatest period of time. Your spouse is GOD'S GIFT to you. What you make of your marriage is your thanks to God. Find out how to make a good marriage better and a better marriage GREAT. Discover what a life-changing MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND can do for your marital relationship. Oct Courtyard by Marriott in Monrovia For more info: or memcweekend@gmail.com Contact: Winston & Dinah Perez MEMC Marriage Encounter Movement of California (MEMC) Protecting Our Children: Did You Know? Internet filter software is no substitute for parental monitoring There is a lot of material on the Internet that is inappropriate for children. Parents can use filtering software to protect children from that material, but filters do not guarantee that children will not be exposed; a filter will never be a substitute for parents presence. Monitor your child s online behavior. Keep your family computer in a highly visible, common area, like the family room or the kitchen. Ask your children to show you what sites they go to, and be open and willing to discuss the inappropriate material they might come across. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry:

8 Music Ministry Come share your musical talents! Our parish has three ensembles for singers and instrumentalists: ST MAX MAIN CHOIR Adults YOUTH MUSIC ENSEMBLE High-School & College JR CHORISTERS Grades 2 7 Join us to pray and worship in song! Rehearsals begin August 28 For more information, contact Merrick McMahon OR Paul Fagundes MERRICK@STMAXCHURCH.ORG PAUL@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Having a party and need a place to hold your special event? Don t forget about O REILLY COMMUNITY CENTER. It is the perfect venue for corporate events, group meetings, family reunions, baptism/first communion/confirmation celebrations and wedding receptions. Take advantage of our current event-booking special: book your wedding reception now and receive a discount! This is a limited-time offer. Contact Lisa Capobianco for details: LISA@STMAXCHURCH.ORG Reflecting on God s Word It's tempting to wish that our faith in God enabled us to have an unfailing trust that God will take us where we want to be. It would free us from diddling with decisions, vacillating and second-guessing. Only that wouldn't be faith because it would be our own script we'd have God carrying out. Faith in God surrenders the script. It also surrenders the outcome, which is why Abraham, when asked by God to pack up kin and belongings and move to another land, did just that without knowing where or how he'd eventually settle in. And much later, like the unpredictable thread of a good novel, Abraham's story finds him and Sarah with child when they are 100 and 90 years old. A decade or so later, Abraham again finds himself without any sensible or sane understanding of the storyline as he leads young Isaac up a sacrificial mountain to what would seem to be a failure of God's promise to Abraham to father countless generations. Once more God rewrites the ending. Throughout Abraham's life it is God's script that Abraham lives out, not his own. Faith is unpredictable, like good novels that twist and turn and keep us in suspense. If novels are well written, they keep us up long into the night. On the other hand, we like our lives quite the opposite. The appearance of the unpredictable tends to unsettle and undo our living. We presume that good lives, unlike a good novel, are interesting and engaging but always deliberately focused and free of unwarranted surprises. And so we expect good novels and good lives to be like the tracks of the railroad: parallel, but never touching or crossing lest someone or something be derailed. Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jeremiah 38:4 6, 8 10 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 Question of the Week In pursuit of Luke s saving balance, how can I use what is left of this summer to balance the elements of prayer and activity in my life, watching and working for the coming of God s kingdom?

9 PARISH REGISTRATION We welcome our new parishioners to their new spiritual home. You enrich us with your presence! We invite all new parishioners to register: NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/ZIP: PHONE: KOLBE S KORNER PRESCHOOL Space available in Parent/Toddler program: TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, 9 11AM You may drop your registration form in the office or in the offertory basket at any weekend mass. You may also register by: ing your information to KOLBE@STMAXCHURCH.ORG calling our parish receptionist at visiting our web site at 3, 4 and 5 year-olds Two, Three or Five days: 9AM Noon LUNCH BUNCH & EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION AND FEE SCHEDULE CALL THE PRE-SCHOOL OFFICE AT Do you serve our parish as an USHER, EUCHARISTIC MINISTER, or ALTAR SERVER? Are you occasionally free on weekdays or Saturdays to serve at funerals? We would like to update our roster of ministers whom we invite to serve at funerals, which are held 2 3 times per month. A specific commitment is not required: we will reach out on an as-needed basis. Please MERRICK@STMAXCHURCH.ORG

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12 A BENEFIT CONCERT TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER Sergei Rachmaninoff s Piano Concerto #2 in C minor, Op. 18 Performed by Paul Fagundes Accompanied by Duncan Bohannon August 18th, 3:00 PM ST MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5801 N Kanan Rd, Westlake Village, STMAXCHURCH.ORG Facebook: A good-will offering will be collected and donated to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Santa Barbara Reception to follow in O Reilly Hall