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Frequently Asked

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General

What is the weekend Mass Schedule?
What is the Holy Day Mass Schedule?
What is the daily Mass Schedule?
How do I get to the Church and Rectory?
When are Confessions?
What are the Rectory Office Hours?
How do we register in the parish?
What are the parish boundaries?
What is the fax number?
What is the Religious Education Office phone number?
Which is the Kolbe Room?
Which is the Maximilian Room?
How do I get a Mass Card?
How do I get an announcement in the bulletin?
What is the schedule for Religious Education Classes?
What Catholic Schools do St. Maximilian Kolbe Parishioners attend?

Baptisms

When are Baptisms?
How long is the Baptism Ceremony?
Are there Baptism classes?
What are the requirements for Godparents?
Can I have two Godmothers and/or two Godfathers?
What if the Godparents cannot attend?
Can I have a visiting Priest perform the Baptism?
What is the customary donation for Baptism?

Weddings

Can I reserve a wedding date?
When can we take pictures?
Can we throw birdseed?
What is the customary donation to the priest?
Do we need an altar server?
Is there a Unity Candle?
Is there a Blessed Mother Statue?
Does St. Maximilian Kolbe Church offer a Pre-Cana Program?
Are People who are not registered at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church or who are not being married at the Church allowed to register for the class?
Who do we contact to register for Pre-Cana?

What is the weekend Mass Schedule?

Saturday - 5:30 PM (Folk Choir)
Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM (Choir) and 12:00 Noon

What is the Holy Day Mass Schedule?

8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:00 PM

What is the daily Mass Schedule?

Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM, Saturday at 9:00 AM

When are Confessions?

Saturday at 4:00 PM or by appointment

What are the Rectory Office Hours?

Monday through Thursday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM;
Friday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM;
Sunday - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
No hours on Saturday

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How do we register?

To register, click here, or please stop by the Rectory during office hours. If need to come in the evening or during lunch hour please call the office to schedule an appointment.

What are the parish boundaries?

Tigue Road from Rt. 52 to Rt. 202 (West Chester by-pass), to Westtown Road, to Creek Road, to Cheyney Woods Road, to Dilworthtown Road, to Brintons Bridge Road, to Street Road (Rt. 926), to Denton Hollow Road, to Rt. 52, to Tigue Road.

What is the fax number?

(610) 399-4828

What is the Religious Education Office phone number?

(610) 399-9642

Which is the Kolbe Room?

The room with the fireplace located in the Church across from the bathrooms.

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Which is the Maximilian Room?

If you are looking at the Rectory follow the path to the right and it leads to the room entrance.

How do I get a Mass Card?

Please come to the Rectory Office during operating hours. Announced Masses are said Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM and Saturday at 9:00 AM. There are no Sunday intentions. Cost is $10. Unannounced Masses are also available for $10.

How do I get an announcement in the bulletin?

Announcements need to be submitted by Monday at 5:00 PM and are subject to final approval from Father Campbell and Father Trader.

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What is the schedule for Religious Education Classes?

What Catholic Schools do St. Maximilian Kolbe Parishioners attend?

St. Agnes - (610) 696-1260
SS. Simon and Jude - (610) 696-5249

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When are Baptisms?

First and Third Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM.

How long is the Baptism Ceremony?

Depending on the number of children, Baptisms on average last between 1/2 hour and 45 minutes.

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Are there Baptism classes?

Yes, all parents must attend a Pre-Jordan class prior to registering for the Baptism. The class is held the 2nd Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the Maximilian Room (Rectory Basement).

What are the requirements for Godparents?

At least one godparent needs to be a good Catholic and both need to be Christian. The Catholic Godparents need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from their parish. The certificate verifies that they are a member of a Catholic Church. Godparents need to be at least 16 years of age and have received all the sacraments. If married they are in a valid Marriage, i.e. one that was witnessed by a Catholic Priest, in a Catholic Church, unless dispensed from the Catholic form of marriage by a Diocesan Bishop.

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Can I have two Godmothers and/or two Godfathers?

For our records we need one Godmother and Godfather.

If a Godparent cannot attend for the Baptism, the family can have someone stand in as proxy.

Can I have a visiting Priest perform the Baptism?

Yes, the arrangements can be made after attending the Pre-Jordan Class. Usually the Baptism would be celebrated at 2:00 PM on the first or Third Sunday following the regularly scheduled Baptisms.

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What is the customary donation for Baptism?

The donation is at the discretion of the parents.

Can I reserve a wedding date?

Father Trader or Father Campbell must be contacted to reserve a date. Weddings are normally scheduled on Saturdays at 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM. The bride and groom or parent of the bride or groom must be registered in the parish.

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When can we take pictures?

Photos can be taken during the wedding. No pictures may be taken in the Church after the wedding.

Can we throw birdseed?

No

What is the customary donation to the priest?

The donation is at the discretion of the bride and groom.

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Do we need an altar server?

Only if you are celebrating a full Mass. These arrangements should be made with the priest in advance. The fee is $20.

Is there a Unity Candle?

The Unity Candle is to be provided by couple.

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Is there a Blessed Mother Statue?

The statue of Our Blessed Mother is brought out from the chapel if the bride and groom wish to make the Presentation to Mary.

Does St. Maximilian Kolbe Church offer a Pre-Cana Program?

Yes. The Program is normally held once in the fall (October) and once in the spring (March).

Are People who are not registered at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church or who are not being married at the Church allowed to register for the class?

Couples being married at the Church are offered the first opportunity to attend. Other couples may be permitted in the class if space allows or placed on a waiting list.

Who do we contact to register for Pre-Cana?

Please call Mike and Linda Manieri at (610) 399-9488.

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Date Revised: Thursday, October 29, 1998