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First Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of Lent

“This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant “This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant “This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant “This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant

between me and you and every living creature with you: I set my bow between me and you and every living creature with you: I set my bow between me and you and every living creature with you: I set my bow between me and you and every living creature with you: I set my bow

in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the

earth. When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the

clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you

and all living beings, so that the waters shall never again become a and all living beings, so that the waters shall never again become a and all living beings, so that the waters shall never again become a and all living beings, so that the waters shall never again become a

flood to destroy all mortal beings.”flood to destroy all mortal beings.”flood to destroy all mortal beings.”flood to destroy all mortal beings.”————Genesis 9:12Genesis 9:12Genesis 9:12Genesis 9:12----15151515

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RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MSGRSGRSGRSGR. R. R. R. ROBERTOBERTOBERTOBERT J. CJ. CJ. CJ. CARROLLARROLLARROLLARROLL, Pastor RRRREVEVEVEV. M. M. M. MARCARCARCARC F. CF. CF. CF. CAPIZZIAPIZZIAPIZZIAPIZZI, , , , Parochial Vicar RRRREVEVEVEV. T. T. T. THOMASHOMASHOMASHOMAS J. GJ. GJ. GJ. GARDNERARDNERARDNERARDNER In Residence LLLLAWRENCEAWRENCEAWRENCEAWRENCE BBBBRANDONRANDONRANDONRANDON, Permanent Deacon, Retired WWWWILLIAMILLIAMILLIAMILLIAM HHHHICKEYICKEYICKEYICKEY, Permanent Deacon AAAALFREDLFREDLFREDLFRED MMMMAURIELLOAURIELLOAURIELLOAURIELLO, Permanent Deacon AAAANITANITANITANITA DDDDIXONIXONIXONIXON, School Principal RRRROBERTAOBERTAOBERTAOBERTA DDDDAINTONAINTONAINTONAINTON,,,, Director of Religious Education SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN BBBBARBELLAARBELLAARBELLAARBELLA, Business Manager JJJJACKACKACKACK CCCCRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDENRITTENDEN, Building & Grounds Supervisor SSSSARAARAARAARA TTTTOPPEROPPEROPPEROPPER, Music Director LLLLORIORIORIORI MMMMILLERILLERILLERILLER, , , , Administrative Assistant SSSSUSANUSANUSANUSAN TTTTEAFORDEAFORDEAFORDEAFORD, , , , Parish Secretary RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY PPPPHONEHONEHONEHONE 610-399-6936 RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY FFFFAXAXAXAX 610-399-4828 RRRRELIGIOUSELIGIOUSELIGIOUSELIGIOUS EEEEDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATION OOOOFFICEFFICEFFICEFFICE 610-399-9642 SCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOL PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE 610-399-8400 MAILINGMAILINGMAILINGMAILING AAAADDRESSDDRESSDDRESSDDRESS: 15 East Pleasant Grove Road West Chester, PA 19382 WWWWEBSITEEBSITEEBSITEEBSITE AAAADDRESSDDRESSDDRESSDDRESS: www.stmax.org EEEEMAILMAILMAILMAIL ADDRESSADDRESSADDRESSADDRESS: saintmax@comcast.net BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS bulletin@stmax.org

SSSSCHEDULECHEDULECHEDULECHEDULE OFOFOFOF MMMMASSESASSESASSESASSES Saturday – Vigil Mass – 5:30 PM

Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon

WWWWEEKDAYSEEKDAYSEEKDAYSEEKDAYS ININININ THETHETHETHE CCCCHAPELHAPELHAPELHAPEL Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM

Saturday – 9:00 AM

CCCCONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONSONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.

BBBBAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISM –––– Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:00 PM. Please call the Rectory Office 6-8 weeks in advance to make arrangements. PPPPRERERERE----JORDANJORDANJORDANJORDAN – Expectant and/or new parents are to participate in a class on Baptism. This session is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. It is necessary to call the Rectory in advance of the class to register. MMMMARRIAGESARRIAGESARRIAGESARRIAGES – Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date of the wedding. AAAANOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTING OOOOFFFF TTTTHEHEHEHE SSSSICKICKICKICK————In case of serious illness, please contact one of our parish priests. The Sacrament is also administered after any weekday Mass. Please see the priest in the Sacristy. HHHHOMEOMEOMEOME VVVVISITSISITSISITSISITS---- Anyone unable to attend Mass regularly due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in their homes. NNNNEWEWEWEW PPPPARISHIONERSARISHIONERSARISHIONERSARISHIONERS – Register at the Rectory at your earliest convenience or go to www.stmax.org. Please notify the Rectory of any change of address as soon as possible. CCCCHARISMATICHARISMATICHARISMATICHARISMATIC PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER: Tuesdays in the Chapel at 7:30 PM. CCCCENTERINGENTERINGENTERINGENTERING PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER:::: Fridays in the Chapel at 8:45 AM RCIARCIARCIARCIA–––– For those desiring to become Catholic or adults who were not baptized. Contact Fr. Capizzi.

RRRRECTORYECTORYECTORYECTORY OOOOFFICEFFICEFFICEFFICE HHHHOURSOURSOURSOURS Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM

Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY OF LENT

BEGINNING AT 8:30AM AND CONCLUDING AT 6:30 PM

(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME) WITH THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL

NOVENA “Adoration extends its influence far beyond the

individual adorers, touching their homes and

families and reaching out to the parish

community and beyond.”— Pope Paul VI

REFLECTION “Jesus is the source for the hope, faith, love and joy that should animate Catholic family life.”

—Love is Our Mission,

pg. 15

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2015 The Catholic Charities Appeal is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important fundraising initiative. The 2015 Catholic Charities Appeal: GIVING HOPE continues to build on last year’s success and reach out to the entire Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In 2014, Catholic Charities Appeal was blessed to achieve 100% of our $10 million

goal. That means we were able to make substantial distributions to services and charitable entities that depend on us—and on you. Your ongoing support in 2015 is essential to the continued success of these vital missions. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting some of the organizations that your generosity supports. Thank you for all you do to help those most in need. Skilled Care for Retired and Sick Priests—Many elderly priests who have given their lives in service to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia now have health issues, physical disabilities and are in need of care and support. In 2014, the Catholic Charities Appeal provided $1.3 million of support. Mission Parishes—Some parishes in underserved areas of the Archdiocese cannot provide vital programs such as food banks, family assistance, health services and senior services. The church must remain in these areas where need is often the greatest. As their main benefactor, the Catholic Charities Appeal has been able to support them in 2014 with $1 million.

BASICS OF THE FAITH

Join us for our next session on Sunday, March 1, 2015, from 8:45 to 10:15 am in the Maximilian Room (Rectory side entrance). Our topic will be The Third Commandment: Love The Lord’s Day. Has the sacred nature of Sunday been lost in our culture? Has it become just another Saturday, as Fr. Barron suggests? What can we do about it? Come join the discussion. The session will include a PowerPoint presentation and time for questions. Coffee, tea, and cake will be provided. To be added to our mailing list for information on upcoming sessions, contact Anne Chavez at basicsofthefaith@gmail.com. Outlines and narrated PowerPoints of previous sessions are available at www.basicsofthefaith.org by clicking Basics of the Faith. This is an ongoing monthly series; you’re welcome to attend any individual session. No prior knowledge or preparation is needed.

UPCOMING EVENTS Topic: Bible Miracles

Topic: World Meeting of Families - Part 2 Sunday, February 22nd

6:30-8pm; Maximilian Room

Saturday, February 28th Service Project for the First Eucharist Retreat

9am- Noon; Multi-Purpose Room

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REGISTRATION TIME AT ST. MAX

We are now accepting registrations for Septem-ber 2015. You are able to download all the regis-tration paperwork by go-ing to the school

website at: school.stmax.org. Once there, click on Admissions and then click on regis-tration. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 610-399-8400 and ask for Mrs. Joanne Verna. She will set up a time for you to come in for registration.

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2015 LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY

First Place

Nelson Mandela Project by Keaton Flynn, Sean Morrison, and Nick Sage

Second Place 1904 Olympics Project by Aya Geary and Gracie

Magrone-Stahly

Third Place Martin Luther King, Jr. Project by Katie Aleszczyk, Lexi DeFelice, and Ava Pizzi

Honorable Mention Amelia Earhart Project by Hannah Caputo, Sophie

Jungkurth, and Mia O’Connell

Honorable Mention: Steve Jobs Project by Leni Anastasi, Becca

Magrone-Stahly, and Nate McCourt

Congratulations to the students, Miss Vondran,

and Mrs. Hoban. Good luck in the future

competition!

We welcome the We welcome the We welcome the We welcome the newest members of newest members of newest members of newest members of St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe

who were recently baptized. who were recently baptized. who were recently baptized. who were recently baptized. May God bless them May God bless them May God bless them May God bless them and their families. and their families. and their families. and their families.

Eve Marie HartEve Marie HartEve Marie HartEve Marie Hart Alexander Ryan IsolaAlexander Ryan IsolaAlexander Ryan IsolaAlexander Ryan Isola Austin Scott KennedyAustin Scott KennedyAustin Scott KennedyAustin Scott Kennedy

SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND UPDATE

Our appeal supporting St. Max School continues. To date, we have received $112,109 from 202 donors. If you have not already done so, you may still show your support by returning your commitment form with the return envelope you received at home. There are additional commitment forms and envelopes in the back of church.

We thank you for your support!

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SAFE HARBOR MEALS

Safe Harbor in West Chester provides shelter, food and other services for individuals in need. We need help from Parish volunteers to prepared and serve meals for this very worthy cause.

The schedule for upcoming meals is as follows:

Sunday, March 22nd -

Wednesday, March 25th - Wednesday, April 22nd -

Sunday, April 26th –The Stewart Family Wednesday, May 27th –The Porter Family

If you would like to help or for more information about this parish outreach please contact Tom Oulahan at stmaxsafeharbor@yahoo.com or (610) 436-0381

RENEW YOUR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP TO JESUS

DURING LENT! During Lent the St. Maximilian Charismatic Prayer Group will meet immediately following Stations of the Cross on Tuesdays in the Chapel. We will be reviewing the teachings from Finding New Life in the Spirit booklet. If you attended any Life in the Spirit

Seminars you should already have this booklet. If not we have extra copies. Also after Stations of the Cross, we will pray over anyone who would like special prayer. If you would like more information please call Carol Kosachuk at 610-793-2782, Gloria Schelling at 610-399-1635, or email Fran Hay at fhay99@comcast.net

Please join us and bring a friend!

LOCAL SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE

HONOR ROLLS The following parishioners made the honor roll at various Catholic schools in the area. Congratulations to all on their

academic success!

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Distinguished Honors

Alexis Nicole Manieri Meghan Frances O’Meara

Honors Anna Catherine Dewey Alison Noelle Lorenz

Grace Reber

Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Julia Elizabeth Shavo, Grade 7 Highest Honors

Sarah Grace Shavo, Grade 11 High Honors

St. Joseph’s Prep Sean B. King, Second Honors

Aidan P. O’Shaughnessy, First Honors

Devon Prep Distinguished Honors

Matthew R. Freney, Senior Thomas P. Freney, Sophomore Brandon C. Smoot, Sophomore Brendan J. McGrath, Freshman Dylan A. Smoot, Seventh Grade

Padua Academy

Grace Casey, Grade 9, Honors

Villa Maria Academy Distinguished Honors

Christine DiSanti, Nicole Czyzewski, Mary Kate Miller, Caroline Antell

First Honors

Laura Lucarelli, Grace Perrotta, Caitlin Brune Haleya Croft, Ryan O’Rourke, Morgan Monteith,

Claire Mudrick, Taylor Winslow Second Honors

Kiera Broadhurst, Madison Buckert

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LENEN SCHEDULE

Benediction and Miraculous Medal Novena Every Tuesday during Lent at 6:30 pm.

Stations of the Cross Each Tuesday during Lent, all parishioners are invited to participate in the Stations of the Cross, immediately following Benediction at 7:00 p.m. We ask parish groups and organizations to participate in leading the stations, such as being a reader or candle-bearer. The schedule below lists the groups serving on specific dates:

Tuesday, February 24th Knights of Columbus and the Women's Club

Tuesday, March 3rd - Bible Studies and Prayer Groups

Tuesday, March 10th Liturgical Ministers

Tuesday, March 17th CYO, Home & School, and Families in Action

Tuesday, March 24th PREP & SMYLE (PLEASE NOTE-Stations are at

4:45 and 7:00 p.m. - Benediction will be at 4:00 p.m. this day.)

Friday, March 27th Were You There? (Multi-media presentation)

Tuesday, March 31st Choirs

Confessions will follow Stations

each week!

FAST AND ABSTINENCE AND OTHER ACTS OF

PENANCE FOR LENT The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light. All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended. All are encouraged to participate in Operation Rice Bowl which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world.

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MAN UP PHILLY A MEN’S SPIRITUALITY

CONFERENCE This year Man Up Philly will be holding the 7th annual Spirituality Conference in Philadelphia. We encourage all men to join us for an inspiring time of faith and sharing.

Experience our area’s largest Men’s Spirituality conference first-hand and join others who are ready to Man-Up, by living their true calling.

When: Saturday, March 7, 2015 Where: St. Joseph’s University Hagan Arena

2450 N. 54th St. Philadelphia PA 19131 Registration: Order your tickets online at

www.ManUpPhilly.com/Registration You may also register by mail. Include your

name, address, phone, e-mail and home parish and mail to Man Up Ministries Registration 2501

Seaport Drive Suite SH400 Chester, PA 19013

Speakers: this year’s lineup features • Dr. Scott Hahn, author of “Rome Sweet

Home” • Devin Schadt-The Glory, Necessity and Power

of Fatherhood • Gus Lloyd-Host of “Seize the Day” on Sirius

XM’s The Catholic Channel • Jim Longon-Steward of St. John Neumann and

Trustee of the Papal Foundation • Marie Joseph-Executive Director of Legacy of

Life Foundation, a pro-life non-profit organization and author of “Faith on Fire”

Registration cost is $50 per person (includes lunch). Student rates of $25 apply for middle school, high school and college/university students. As Catholic men of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, we strive to make Jesus Christ present in our lives. Called together, we seek God’s grace to strengthen one another and grow in commitment to our Catholic faith. Equipped as witnesses of the Gospel, we serve our families and the Church.

SPRING CLEANING—INSIDE AND OUT Spring is just around the corner. And with spring comes spring cleaning. Not just with our houses, but with our souls as well. As we begin the season of Lent, it is a time to remember that we have not always acted in a Christ-like manner. Because of this, we need to ask for forgiveness. So, if you are heading to the market to pick up some cleaning supplies, you may want to take this list with you.

With spring cleaning, we get our lives out of the MOTH BALLS of winter and roll up our sleeves, put on our GLOVES and start dusting with our HANDI-WIPES. But we cannot forget the SPONGE to soak up God’s graces.

The time of Lent is a new ERA. We change the old self to a new and better self. Jesus wants to be our friend, but we have to send Him our SOS (Save Our Souls). He hears us and if we are truly sorry, we GAIN everlasting JOY.

Some of the sins that we have are small (venial sins) and they only require a little SOFT SCRUB. But there are some sins that we commit that are really serious (mortal sins). These are the things we know are wrong, we think about them, and then act upon them anyway. These require something a little stronger, like SCRUBBING BUBBLES.

So let us RESOLVE to seek out God’s forgiveness and PLEDGE to do better than yesterday and even better tomorrow. And now for the big FINISH. All of this is a CINCH, because we have the MAGIC ERASER—the Sacrament of Reconciliation! Who makes the Magic Eraser? MR. CLEAN. Who is our Mr. Clean? Yes—Jesus!

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Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing. Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing.

Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them. Laura Arena, Fred Berger, Evelyn Burgess, James Burke, Sr., Donna Burke, Robert Capizzi, Agnes Grady Chesko, Maryann Corrigan, Maria Costello, Glen Dekutoski, Louis DiGregorio, Frank Donato, David Doty, Denise Doyle, James Dudrick, Hayden Elliot, Angelina Fiorito, Patricia Foster, Mary Garofalo, John Gaydos, Patricia Greist, Garry Hallman, Ron Hauser, Edmund Hayes, Ray Holback, Gary Hunter, Agnes Iacona, Judy

Ikena, Sondra Kelly-Richmond, Martha Kerr, Kae Martin, Felice McElwaine, John McGowan, Kathleen McGrory, Jeff Melasecca, Sue Mele, Tess Merlini, Dan Moore, Paul Morelewicz, Alexandra Morin, Ethan Mullin, Paul Nappi, Marie O’Connor, Barbara Ostapowicz, Joe Peta, Chan Prathanaluangxay, Joseph Regan, Craig Riddell, Edward Robbins, Joseph Robbins, Mary Rossi, Anne Marie Swans, Meghan Tenaglio, Karen Tipka, Bill Verona, Dana Vink, and Chase Zelinger.

CHURCH COLLECTION

FEBRUARY 15 $14,691.50

THANK YOU FOR

YOUR GENEROSITY!

“If it is more blessed to give than to receive, then most of us are content to let the other

fellow have the greater blessing.”

—Shailer Matthews, American Theologian

COME ON OUT AND JOIN THE ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE

CHURCH JR. TRACK TEAM!

Kindergarten through third grade boys and girls in St. Maximilian Kolbe parish are invited to join the Jr. Track Team. No experience is necessary. We build life-long habits of healthy living, doing our best and respecting others through games, running and other fun activities. The season runs March through May. Practices are twice a week (weekday evenings or Saturday morning.) Come when you can. Meets are on Sunday afternoons. To register, click on St. Maximilian Kolbe Church at www.wagdogs.com.

Have fun! Exercise! Make friends! Running is fun!

Questions? Contact Coach Lisa Bice at LisaBice@verizon.net

ST. JAMES ALUMNI CHOIR

Today we welcome the St. James Alumni Choir who will be singing at the 10:30 Mass here at St. Max.

Come out and hear this talented group give praise to God in song.

Week of February 22 Sunday

Gn 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Monday

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32

Thursday Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12

Friday Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26

Saturday Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48

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MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE

The regular monthly collection of NON-P E R I S H A B L E FOOD ITEMS for the needy of Chester County will take place

this weekend, March 7th and 8th. Please leave your donations in the bins in the vestibule. Your generous contributions of food are greatly appreciated.

ST. MAX RELIGIOUS GOODS STORE

Confirmation and First Holy Communion

We have reopened for your spring

Sacrament needs. Stop in and see the display of Confirmation and First Holy Communion gifts. Need a card? We have a broader selection, including Baby, Baptism, First Penance, Confirmation, First Holy Communion, Sympathy, Encouragement, Thank You, Congratulations, Birthday, Get Well, Jubilee and more. You are welcome to browse. We hope to be of service to you.

Shop Hours - 2015 9:45 am to 12 noon

Before and after Masses

MASS INTENTIONS

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22

MONDAY 8:00 AM Ann Marie Bau

TUESDAY– 8:00 AM Mary & Alfred Boulos

WEDNESDAY–8:00 AM Walter Butte

THURSDAY– 8:00 AM Dec’d of Chu Family

FRIDAY–8:00 AM Marguerite Cefalu

SATURDAY—9:00 AM Dennis O’Connell

SPORTS NEWS St Max’s is currently looking for a JV and varsity baseball coach, as well as a varsity football coach. Those interested in assisting, please contact Mfon Udo at mfonudo@gmail.com. Also, St Max’s March Madness is right around the corner and open to boys and girls grades K-4. Please register on www.wagdogs.com to reserve your spot.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING CAMPAIGN The Spring 2015 Chester County “40 Days for Life” campaign began on Ash Wednesday, February 18th and conclude on Palm Sunday, March 29th. This campaign will run from 8:00AM to 8:00PM each day. Because of Ash Wednesday, this year’s opening will begin on Tuesday, February

17th, with a candle light prayer hour at the Planned Parenthood facility at 8 S. Wayne St. in West Chester from 7:00PM to 8:00PM. Details to follow on which days will be designated for St. Max parishioners. Please plan to come to pray and give witness to the sanctity of life. Many babies’ lives have been saved through prayer, fasting and peaceful vigils. Look for additional information in the coming weeks.