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Save the Date: Support #weGiveCatholic on November 29
Save the Date: Tuesday, November 29! Last year, the Back Door Ministry served over 45,000 meals. With Back Door Ministries increased guests and costs, we invite you to “partner” with us this year to reach our goal of $60,000 through #weGiveCatholic, Northeast Ohio’s Online Day of Catholic Giving on November 29, 2022.
All funds raised via #weGiveCatholic this year will benefit our Back Door Ministries: Monday-Friday takeout lunches, Monday night takeout dinners and Saturday morning breakfasts.
Stay tuned for stories and videos about the impact of this vital ministry.
Bookmark our page (https://www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/St-Malachi-Church) to learn more about St. Malachi and make your plan to give and to spread the word about #weGiveCatholic on Giving Tuesday, November 29th!
Save the Date: Addiction Awareness Workshop on 10/27/2022
Saturday, October 27th is the next Addiction Awareness Workshop of St. Malachi Samaritan Ministry held virtually via Zoom from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Workshop is held in partnership with ADAMHS which offers information to help individuals and families whose lives have been affected by issues caused by the use of alcohol and other drugs. Registration opens 8/25/2022. Learn more: https://www.stmalachi.org/samaritan-ministry-2022/
Deepen Your Faith this Lent with our Parish Lenten Prayer and Other Resources
Lenten Taizé Prayer 2021– Prayer in the style of the Brothers of Taizé for the Fifth Week of Lent, 2021. Be at peace. Click Here to Watch and Listen
The Nail Cross: A St. Malachi Tradition
At St. Malachi, we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent with a procession to the cross, asking our brothers & sisters, the saints, to intercede for us and be with us on our Lenten journey. We each take a nail cross from the large cross at the front of the sanctuary and keep it with us as we pray, fast, serve others and learn to follow Christ more fully. This practice reminds us that our own sufferings are one with His as we return the nail on Good Friday, uniting ourselves to the redeeming cross.
St. Malachi Lenten Prayer
This year, we distributed prayer cards at the doors of the church for your use. The nail crosses were distributed in individually wrapped plastic bags along with a prayer card. If you are unable to attend Mass in person, we invite you to download the Online Prayer Card and print a copy to pray at home with your family. This prayer will also be featured during our Livestream services, during communion, for those joining us online.
At St. Malachi, we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent with a procession to the cross, asking our brothers & sisters, the saints, to intercede for us and be with us on our Lenten journey. We each take a nail cross from the large cross at the front of the sanctuary and keep it with us as we pray, fast, serve others and learn to follow Christ more fully. This practice reminds us that our own sufferings are one with His as we return the nail on Good Friday, uniting ourselves to the redeeming cross.
St. Malachi Lenten Prayer
This year, we distributed prayer cards at the doors of the church for your use. The nail crosses were distributed in individually wrapped plastic bags along with a prayer card. If you are unable to attend Mass in person, we invite you to download the Online Prayer Card and print a copy to pray at home with your family. This prayer will also be featured during our Livestream services, during communion, for those joining us online.
New Resources for Lent
Download the 2021 Lenten Prayer Card
Download the Lenten Creation Care Calendar- St Patrick Parish
Download Weekly Lenten Reflections
A New Kind of Fast:
This was shared in our bulletin and we share it here as a “new kind of fast” for Lent:
In the words of Pope Francis:
• Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
• Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
• Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
• Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
• Fast from worries and have trust in God.
• Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
• Fast from pressure and be prayerful.
• Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy.
• Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
• Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
• Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
Source: www.pietrafitness.com
