St Maximilian Kolbe. Catholic Church. Stepping Forward: Renewing Ourselves Inspiring Others. April 19, 2015

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1 April 19, 2015 St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church Stepping Forward: Renewing Ourselves Inspiring Others Weekend Liturgies: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am & 11:00 am 5801 Kanan Rd, Westlake Village, CA

2 Page 2 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 Staff Directory Parish Information Reception Secretary to the Pastor Pastor Deacon Annette Krause Lisa Capobianco kolbe@stmaxchurch.org Sarah Ruffing sruffing@stmaxchurch.org Jarlath Dolan jarlath@stmaxchurch.org John Kruer dcnjohn@stmaxchurch.org x 100 x 102 x 103 x 104 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 am SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:45 4:30 pm Deacon Chris Laliberte chris@stmaxchurch.org x 151 SICK CALLS Call the Parish Office at any time. Director of Faith Formation Coordinator of Faith Formation Liturgy & Pastoral Coordinator Laura Diaz ldiaz@stmaxchurch.org Amy Laliberte amy@stmaxchurch.org Polly Toohey polly@stmaxchurch.org x 113 x 152 x 110 COMMUNION TO THE SICK Ray and Stephanie Donckels, FUNERALS: Sarah Ruffing x102 BAPTISMS 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month by appointment only. Pre-Baptismal classes required, held the second Sunday of every other month at 12:15 pm. Please call office. Director of Music & Evangelization, and Facilities Coordinator Director of Music Business Manager Preschool Director Merrick McMahon merrick@stmaxchurch.org Paul Fagundes paul@stmaxchurch.org Catherine Brauer cathy@stmaxchurch.org Paula Kruer pkkorner@stmaxchurch.org x 115 x 101 x 114 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: x 110 polly@stmaxchurch.org BULLETIN Articles must be in two weeks prior to publication. Merrick McMahon: x 115 merrick@stmaxchurch.org O Reilly Hall Coordinator Lisa Capobianco lisa@stmaxchurch.org x 136 Gift Shop Manager Maryann Kleinman stmaxgifts@gmail.com x 111

3 Page 3 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 Fr. Guillermo Martínez Pastor, Our Lady Of Solitude The Joy of the Gospel excerpts from the apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium of the Holy Father For 8 years now, we have had the Blessed Sacrament exposed during the week, and every Friday for the entire night. The funds from Together in Mission has helped us with repairs, the chapel that give our community a place to pray and allows us to help the needy. Mary, Virgin and Mother, you who, moved by the Holy Spirit, welcomed the word of life in the depths of your humble faith: as you gave yourself completely to the Eternal One, help us to say our own yes to the urgent call, as pressing as ever, to proclaim the good news of Jesus. Filled with Christ s presence, you brought joy to John the Baptist, making him exult in the womb of his mother. Brimming over with joy, you sang of the great things done by God. Standing at the foot of the cross with unyielding faith, you received the joyful comfort of the resurrection, and joined the disciples in awaiting the Spirit so that the evangelizing Church might be born. Obtain for us now a new ardour born of the resurrection, that we may bring to all the Gospel of life which triumphs over death. Give us a holy courage to seek new paths, that the gift of unfading beauty may reach every man and woman. Virgin of listening and contemplation, Mother of love, Bride of the eternal wedding feast, pray for the Church, whose pure icon you are, that she may never be closed in on herself or lose her passion for establishing God s kingdom. Star of the new evangelization, help us to bear radiant witness to communion, service, ardent and generous faith, justice and love of the poor, that the joy of the Gospel may reach to the ends of the earth, illuminating even the fringes of our world. Mother of the living Gospel, wellspring of happiness for God s little ones, pray for us. Amen. Alleluia!

4 Page 4 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 HABITAT TO THE MAX Plan to join in the FUN of FUND-raising by attending the 11th Annual Dinner & Auction May 2nd 2015, 6 pm O Reilly Hall STILL ONLY $50 per ticket FESTIVITIES INCLUDE: A delicious dinner catered by Stonefire Grill Wonderful servers from the St. Max Youth Ministry Silent Auction Live Auction which includes the following: ª ª 57 foot private yacht cruise, MOTU for up to 6 people to Anacapa Island ª ª Seattle Seahawks football game experience for 4 people ª ª Stone Fire Grill catered event for 50 guests ª ª Moab Springs Ranch condo for 6 nights, sleeps 8 people ª ª Alaska Airlines: 2 round trip tickets, wherever Alaska flies ª ª Southwest Airlines: 2 round trip tickets,wherever Southwest flies ª ª Landscape Consulting 30 Hours ($4000 value) Wine Pull Building Materials Donations DINNER TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AFTER ALL MASSES: APRIL 18 & 19 APRIL 25 & 26 You can also order tickets through the St. Max website in the upcoming events section DINNER TICKETS AND/OR BUILDING MATERIAL DONATIONS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE Come visit our Habitat Buy Building Material Display after Mass and get your FREE Tool Shaped Eraser! Thank you so very much for your continued support to fund safe, decent and affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Frank Blum frankscotty@msn.com NEW SPONSORS HELP US MATCH YOUR DONATION This year we are pleased to announce that a TOTAL of $6,000 in Habitat to the Max NEW SPONSOR DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED from a special fund provided by a small group of anonymous donors. Help us receive the full benefit of this match by supporting us as a NEW SPONSOR in 2015 For questions or to make your donation contact Bill Figge: figgeb@mac.com An announcement from Steve Dwyer, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Ventura County: Tim Schutz awarded Clive Rainey Lifetime Achievement Award by Habitat International Dear Habitat of Ventura County Supporters, It is with great pleasure that I announce a prestigious award for a special person in our community. Longtime Habitat volunteer, Tim Schutz has been awarded the Clive Rainey Lifetime Achievement Award by Habitat International for his sustained commitment to achieving Habitat for Humanity's mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. This award is one of only two Lifetime Achievement Awards given nationally each year. Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is blessed to have the leadership, passion and commitment of Tim Schutz. Tim Schutz bleeds Habitat for Humanity. Over a decade ago, Tim established an outreach ministry at his church, St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Village, called "Habitat to the Max." This effort has expanded and Tim has built a solid base of work day volunteers and an annual fundraising event which contributes to a significant portion of Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County's budget. By the end of 2015, the Habitat to the Max ministry will have raised over one million dollars and fully funded 7 affordable, Habitat homes in Ventura County over 12% of all new homes built by Habitat of Ventura County.

5 Page 5 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 Reflecting on God s Word Some vaccinations only last so long. After a predictable amount of time the immunity wears off and people are susceptible to the same old disease again. That s when it s time for a booster shot. It seems that we also need booster shots for faith. Baptism alone is not enough. The joy and peace that filled our communities two weeks ago are probably starting to flag and our old selves may be starting to re-emerge. We need a weekly dose of Resurrection appearances, in the Eucharist we share. All three of this week s readings as well as the psalm point out the weakness of our human faith. Yet they emphasize the forgiveness and blessing that are always available to those who turn to Jesus Christ the righteous one. Can we recognize ourselves in Luke s Gospel today? Do we realize how deeply we depend on our weekly booster shot of the Eucharist to remember and reclaim the saving presence of the risen Lord? Virginia Stillwell Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Next Sunday's Readings 4th Sunday of Easter Acts 4: John 3:1 2 John 10:11 18 Mass Intentions Mon Apr 20 7:00 am Mke Madden Jack Fase Tue Apr 21 7:00 am John Hartley Kristen Fay Wilson Wed Apr 22 7:00 am Bob Burns, Sr. Lucille Zimmerman Fri Apr 24 7:00 am Gilbert Martinez Bruce Fischer Sat Apr 25 5:00 pm Marilyn Sheerin Paul Martin Sun Apr 26 7:30 am Mary Katherine Goodwin 9:00 am C.J. Khougaz 11:00 am Gerry McConnon Thank you to all our wonderful parishioners dedicated to keeping our children in a safe and loving environment. After Mass today, please visit our table for information on family fun activities and safety tips for summer and all year long including free movie tickets to an upcoming inspirational movie called Little Boy. Question of the Week How gracious are we in presuming, as Peter did, the best of those who do not (yet) share our belief? Or those who may even seem hostile toward it? Music Ministry Main Choir April 26 9:00 am May 2 5:00 pm May 10 9:00 am Youth Music Ensemble April 25 5:00 pm May 3 11:00 am May 16 5:00 pm Junior Choristers April 26 11:00 am May 10 11:00 am

6 Page 6 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 Does the Earth have a prayer? by Joan Brown osf Love of creation has deep roots in our Catholic spiritual traditions. One night when I was 6 years old, while walking outdoors before bed, I gazed at the sky and found myself wrapped in the vast mantle of stars, the Milky Way. Standing in awe, my body felt both small and large. In that instant I felt God. Now, years later, that memory restores me when I feel overwhelmed by the devastation of God's creation or when spiritual questions overshadow me. What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose here? My answer is that I am stardust created in love by the divine mystery. The natural world has always taught us about God. Thirteenth-century mystic Meister Eckhardt said, "Creation is a revelation of God, a home for God, a temple for God." But with the growth of industrialization, technology, materialism, and consumerism, we have been lulled to sleep, forgetting who we are and our place on earth. s, cell phones, television re-runs, fast food, microwave meals, and endless trips to shopping malls capture our energy. We find ourselves wondering about the meaning of it all. We do not have time to be concerned about water, global warming, and sustainable living. Yet the ecological crisis is really a moral and spiritual crisis as well, a crisis of the soul, as the late Pope John Paul II reminded us. Our Catholic and Christian spiritual tradition-its saints, sacramentality, and practices-can help us to navigate this new challenge. In fact, the ecological crisis may very well lead us into a deeper relationship with God and help awaken us to the true meaning of life, which is loving all that exists. Passionist Father Thomas Berry, the most influential Catholic eco-theologian, speaks of this time in history as a moment of grace, yet because of the urgency of this crisis, the transformation of our understanding of who we are must take place in a short period. Celebrating the wonders around us is part of our vocation to love and serve God and might very well be the path that can transform our lifestyles from consumerism to sustainability. Talk to your brother and sister If we love something we cherish it. St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology, was so in love that he called everything in creation brother and sister. His prayer, the Canticle of Creatures, proclaims, "Praised be you my God through Sister Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us." How would I live if I allowed earth to "govern" me? St. Francis invites us truly to understand ecology, which comes from Latin oikos and means "home." Living in my home charges me to be a good steward. When we are at home, our eyes and ears open to moments of grace in which God breaks through our sleepiness. Visionary mystic Julian of Norwich in the 14th century dedicated her life to seeing God within the smallest elements. "And in this [God] showed me something small, no bigger than a hazelnut, lying in the palm of my hand... I thought that because of its littleness it would suddenly have fallen into nothing. And I was answered in my understanding. It lasts and always will, because God loves it; and thus everything has being through the love of God." A glance out my window at yellow finches eating thistle seeds, an evening walk in fading sunlight, or a prayer of gratitude to Sister Water before I quench my thirst awakens me to the moment that is holy and to be cherished. I am part of what Berry calls the "sacred earth community," through which the divine is revealing itself to us. Spiritual practice makes perfect But it is our practices-spiritual and otherwise-that will make a difference in the way we care for creation. In the past we often compartmentalized our lives into holy actions and mundane tasks. If we are to care for earth for future generations, the holy and mundane must meet.

7 Page 7 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 The St Max Men s Club is excited to present: Mike Houser Monday, May 4, 6:30 pm share some of his experiences as a manager at the California Prison Industry Authority a state operated agency that provides productive work assignments for approximately 7,000 offenders assigned to 5,399 positions annually in California s adult correctional institutions. CALPIA s mission is to sell quality products, change lives and make for a safer California The evening takes place in O Reilly Hall Hope to see you there! A-Men we are here for you For questions or more information regarding the Men s Club at St Max, please contact: Rick Bianchi rick.bianchi@roadrunner.com Twentieth-century Jesuit and mystic Pierre Teilhard de Chardin wrote, "Up until now to adore meant to prefer God to things by sacrificing them to God. Now adoration means joining our creative activity to God's to bring the world to fulfillment by effort and intellectual exploration." St. Brigid in the fifth century knew the meaning of adoration: "Christ dwells in all creatures," she said. Honored as patroness of cattle and dairy workers, she tended milk cows, cared for wells, and founded monasteries. In our busy lives, is it not essential that we care for water and even plant a seed for food? Such actions lead us to a sense of balance, which was taught to us by Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, another patroness of ecology, whose name means "the one who puts everything in order." Our Catholic sacramental celebrations also are places where we experience the divine as we immerse our senses in the gifts of oil, bread, wine, water, incense, and fire. From Baptism to death we are surrounded by God's creation. Our challenge is to extend the sacramental moments into our lives. Preparing food from scratch, and blessing and sharing it at a dinner table can be sacramental moments. Eating is a prayerful act with enormous implications for our planet. Healing the planet will require the spiritual practice of deep listening. Last fall Pope Benedict XVI said, "We can't simply do whatever we want with this earth that has been entrusted to us... We have to respect the inner laws of creation, of this earth, we have to learn these laws and obey them if we want to survive. Existence itself, our earth, speaks to us, and we have to learn to listen." The heavens speak of the Creator s glory and the sky proclaims God s handwork. (Psalm 19:2) Out of nowhere, the spark. From nothingness, the immense somethingness. Lord God, Creator of the Universe, Hear our prayer, Witness our awe, Accept our thanks-- For this Earth on which we live and thrive; For all that is, every element in Creation, Every plant and beast and insect, Every person, in all times and places. Out of your goodness and love, the Earth came to be. Out of your everlasting power, Came the multiplicity of everything that is. We pray, this day Hold us accountable, Guide us in your ways To protect, to serve, to hold precious This glorious Earth in all its abundance. Give us wisdom, that we may be faithful to your will. Give us restraint in our use of resources; That this Earth on which we live, This earth, that you made and sustain, Will pass to our children, generation upon generation. We pray in your Holy Name. AMEN.

8 Page 8 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 LAMP SoCal In it s first year, LAMP So Cal (Liturgical Arts Ministry Project) is a residential summer camp for high school teens, taking place June 29 July 3, 2015 at Mt. St. Mary s University in Los Angeles. The camp is designed to form and mentor young people with an interest in liturgical ministry in their parish or school. Our youth will be tomorrow s (and in many cases today s) musicians, artists, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, sacristans and more, and now is the time to help educate, foster and cultivate that growth. With LAMP So Cal, young people will be formed for liturgy and their intercultural competency to understand the worship needs of the multicultural communities will be built. We re offering partial scholarships on an at-need basis. Registration is now open at: The talented line-up of liturgical ministers include: ª ª Mr. John Flaherty Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University ª ª Mr. Ed Archer Director of Liturgy and Music for Our Lady of Perpetual Help ª ª Miss Katie Zeigler Youth Ministry Consultant for the Archdiocese Office of Religious Education ª ª Miss Laura Gomez Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Mt. St. Mary s University ª ª Dr. Dale Sieverding Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Monica Catholic Church and Vice-Chair of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Liturgical Commission dale@stmonica.net A Vision & Mission for St Maximilian Kolbe Parish VISION Stepping Forward: Renewing Ourselves and Inspiring Others MISSION Welcome: Opening our doors and hearts to all. Worship: Nourished by liturgy, living our faith with love and courage. Compassion: Serving others as disciples of Christ.

9 Page 9 3rd Sunday in Easter April 19, 2015 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: for your children s safety, please accompany them to the restrooms during Mass. Protecting Our Children Did You Know? Administrative Handbook for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles For the first time, the Archdiocese has a Handbook that integrates a wide range of pre-existing resources, guides, manuals and other publications to offer a single comprehensive source of information on archdiocesan administrative policies and procedures. This new resource also includes Chapter 9, a special section which provides detailed information about all of the Safe Environment policies, procedures, programs, forms and other resources utilized by the archdiocese of the protection of our children and young people. Go to: section-9-1

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12 Faith Formation Max Pax ~ Junior High Youth Ministry All 7th and 8th Graders are invited to celebrate Earth Day Wednesday, April 22 from 7 8:30 pm in the Youth Room! What s your favorite way to show you Care for God s Creation? Youth 2 The Max ~ High School Youth Ministry High Schoolers, Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day! We are going to celebrate in O Reilly Hall from 7 8:30 pm. Mountains, the beach, the desert what s your favorite place? Tropical, snowy, rain, heat what s your favorite climate? Breads, fruits, veggies, meats what s your favorite food group? God s creation is something to celebrate and care for isn t it?! Elementary Faith Formation Earth Day is coming up... Families, did you know that one of the 7 Catholic Social Teachings is Care for God s Creation? What can you do as a family to care for God s Creation? Take a walk around your neighborhood and ask your children to collect leaves, flowers, rocks and other treasures in a paper bag. When you get back home share what was found and put the collectons in a special place. Thank God together in prayer for all He has created and ask Him to help us take care of it. We are excited to share with you the movie premiere of the film Little Boy! Please join us on Thursday, April 23 at The Muvico 14 on Hillcrest next to The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks Doors open at 6 pm ~ Show Premiere is at 7 pm THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE HAS FREE TICKETS FOR YOU!! It is rare that Hollywood creates a movie as meaningful and special as Little Boy. The movie opens wide in theaters on April 24! Watch the trailer at: LITTLE BOY is a powerful and moving, utterly unique story that will capture your heart and lift your spirits. A major motion picture masterpiece, Little Boy tells the heartwarming story of a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The story reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has for his son. Set in the 40's, Little Boy is a cinematic classic that captures the wonder of life through the eyes of a 7-year-old little boy. Written and directed by Smithsonian Institute Award Winning Director Alejandro Monteverde, this film will make you laugh, cry and think about what matters most. It s a very interesting movie a beautiful example for all of us that when we follow God s call to love one another, then good things happen in our lives. -Archbishop José Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles St. Maximilian Kolbe Faith Formation Word of the Year: PRAY So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed. Luke 5:16 Jesus says once again, Peace be with you in today s Gospel. Allow His peace to fill your heart and mind by going outside to pray like He did. God s blessings come out in His glorious creation! #SMKPrays #PraySMK