Offertory Report 

Sunday Collection .................. 

......... $ 4,248

Amount Budgeted.................. 

......... $ 3,154

Budget to date ($3,154/week x 6 weeks) ........... $ 18,924

Collections to date ......... 

........ $ 20,069

Collection surplus/(deficit) to date

.......... $ 1,145

Thank you for your generous support!

WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER
Please join this Wednesday's evening prayer, Praying the Labyrinth on Aug. 27 in the Church at 6 pm. There will be a Peace Walk following; meet in the parking lot at 7:15 pm.

ST. MALACHI REVERSE RAFFLE 
Tickets are available for the annual St. Malachi Reverse Raffle on Friday, October 3 at Brennan's Party Center. Tickets are $100 for dinner for two & a chance for the main board prize of $3,000. Tickets are available at the back of church & in rectory. We need & are looking for people to put together a table of 4 or 5 couples & help the committee. Please contact Mary Jane Treichel at (216) 861-5343

“FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP; A CALL TO POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY” -- SAVE THE DATE
How does a committed Catholic apply the social justice teachings of our faith to deciding how to vote? To help, the Community Social Action Committee will host “Faithful Citizenship; a call to Political Responsibility” Wednesday, October 15, from 7--8:30 PM in the School Hall. Topics: 1) Conscience Formation 2) Call for Political Responsibility 3) Catholic Social Teaching & the Issues 4) Prudent Voting 5) Helpful Resources. There will be time for questions & comments throughout the program. Call in your reservation to (216) 861-5343 or e-mail malachirectory@catholic.org . 

RCIA -- COME & SEE!
Do you know someone who is not Catholic but is interested in the faith? Do you know someone who was baptized Catholic but never raised in the church? Do you know someone who is searching spiritually, but has no church home? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey of faith for adults interested in the Catholic faith. Sessions start soon. Call the rectory (216) 861-5343.

MAX & ERMA'S BENEFIT: MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The 6th FUNdraiser benefiting St. Malachi Center at Max & Erma's Restaurant, 30105 Detroit Rd., Westlake is Thursday, September 25. Bring a coupon with your friends & family to lunch or dinner. Carry-out sales count too! Max & Erma's will donate 20% of all food & beverage sales with a coupon to St. Malachi Center. Coupons are available by calling Ginny Suhr at 216-771-3036 or download one from www.stmalachicenter.org. Coupons can be copied & distributed freely except on Max & Erma's property. We hope to see you there! 

CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES -- REGISTER NOW
Sunday, September 21, is the first day of Christian Formation classes. The Christian Formation curriculum is in line with diocesan religious education guidelines to create a program designed for children and teens, pre-school through 12th Grade. If you have not signed your child up for Christian Formation, please contact Chris Crawford chriskcrawford@sbcglobal.net, (216) 227-8323 or Karen Duffy, Director of Religious Education at (216) 581-1644 / kduffy78@aol.com  

ST. MALACHI CENTER
This year, the Center is offering a “progressive” raffle, with drawings every month! Tickets are only $12/each or three for $30! Buy your ticket at the back of Church or at Coffee Hour to have a chance in this month's drawing! Winning tickets go back into the “hopper” to be eligible to win the other monthly and the grand or runner-up prize. The grand prize is $5000 and the runner-up prize is $1000. The drawings for these prizes are in November.

FARMERS' MARKET
Come, shop for locally grown fruits and vegetables at the Farmers' Market at Bethany Presbyterian Church lot, corner of W 65th & Clinton Ave, Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING
The Spiritual Development Committee will meet Monday September 15 at St. Malachi Center at 6 pm. Please bring your energy; we have several activities this fall. 

HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS
Please consider bringing underwear and socks to St. Malachi Center (Mon.-Fri. 10am to 3pm or call first) for the homeless ministry. They need both men's and women's and both in larger sizes. They would like to give the homeless dry socks and underwear anytime asked, but at least on Friday mornings (for the weekend). Thank you for your support. For more information, call 216-771-3036.