CLICK HERE FOR THE ASH WEDNESDAY, LENT AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Please bring old, blessed palms from your home to be burned for ashes to be used this Ash Wednesday.  Baskets will be provided in the Gathering Space.

CLICK HERE TO READ POPE BENEDICT XVI LENTEN MESSAGE

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

The new schedule has been run and e-mails have been sent.  To see the schedule, go to the Ministers Page.

2009 TAX STATEMENTS

If you would like a tax statement for your 2009 contributions to St. Max, please send your request via email to jane@saint-max.org or call Jane 777-4322 x.111. Thank you!

“WHO AM I IN CHRIST?”

Discover your true identity, the one the Lord Jesus gave you before you were born. ALL ARE WELCOME !  Discover, live and love the vocation to which he has called you at a very special retreat on February 12 & 13, 2010 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church.  Friday ~ 2 talks ~ 7:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Saturday ~ 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.  Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday with lunch provided.  Cost: A free-will offering!

PRESENTATION MINISTRIES is an all-volunteer, official Catholic Lay Association under canon law under the authority of Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati, Ohio. No one who works for PM receives any pay. Everything offered through PM (all publications, Discipleship Retreats, the Bible Institute, overnight accommodations, etc.) is available for a free-will offering. Visit our website at http://presentationministries.com.  Questions? Contact Betty at: (937) 587-5464 or (513) 373-2397.  Download the flyer as a reminder!

HEALING AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

For the loss of an unborn child will be Monday, February 15th at 7:00 PM.  Mothers and Fathers, allow Jesus to heal the pain you have experienced from the loss of your child due to miscarriage, still birth, early infant death or abortion.  Father McCarthy will guide us on the path to healing through scripture, reflection, remembrance and healing prayer.  Spiritual guidance and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available.  Childcare is provided.

FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17th.  Masses are 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM.  The day before is "Mardi Gras", French for "Fat Tuesday".  Come to St. Max for our first annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner.  Register online here!

FISH FRY FRIDAYS BEGIN

On Friday, February 19th.  For dates, times, menu and/or to purchase a placemat ad - click here!

TATIANA

St. Maximilian Kolbe is bringing the internationally known singer/songwriter that has been inspiring audiences across America. Tatiana (Tajci) Cameron grew up in communist Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia).  Please mark your calendar for Thursday, Feb 25th at 7pm. Come and experience Tajci's powerful concert event: the music she writes, the story she tells, the voice that will keep you spellbound.

"I Thirst" - the Crucifixion Story is a highly professional and artistitic musical experience of Christ's walk on Calvary. The saddest and yet the most hopeful story of all times told through songs you will recognize and those you will want to hear over and over again. The concert will enhance your Lenten experience.  Don't miss the free event. Free will donations will be accepted. Preview at: http://www.Idobelieve.com/IThirst

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH

Men's Weekend is February 27th and 28th.  Learn more!

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS IN HAITI

CRS has mobilized an immediate major aid response to quake-ravaged Haiti and invites all concerned supporters to join us in the outreach.  Click here to go to the Catholic Relief Services website to learn more. 

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr has requested that all parishes take up a second collection this weekend, Jan. 16-17, to support the humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts that will be taking place in Haiti.  This collection will go to address as many aspects of this crisis as possible, including responses from the U.S. bishops and the Church in Latin America, and the work of Catholic Relief Services. 

I offer the words of Pope Benedict....

I invite everyone to join me in prayer to the Lord for the victims of this disaster and for those who mourn their loss. I assure my spiritual closeness to those who lost their homes and all those who are suffering in various ways from this major disaster, and I ask God for comfort and solace in their suffering. I appeal to the generosity of all, to not abandon these brothers and sisters in a time of need and grief, and that the concrete solidarity and active support of the international community is not lacking. The Catholic Church will not fail to take immediate action through its charitable organizations to meet the most immediate needs of the population.