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Catholic Campaign for Human Development, 11/20-21/2021

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Next week our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than thirty-eight million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd.

 

Note to Parishioners on the Synodal Process

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Dear Parishioners,

As you know, the Universal Church is embarking on preparation for a Synod on Synodality, called by Pope Francis. Fr.  Gurnick has asked me to direct the process at St Malachi and St Patrick Parishes, as outlined by our Diocese, with the assistance of Christy Bartley, Communications Coordinator at St Patrick. I have received materials from the Diocese and will be completing Facilitator Training soon. In order that input is relatable among all Cleveland parishes, the Bishop wants all of us to use the same process for prayer and listening. As soon as I study the process we are asked to follow, I will, with Christy’s help, communicate with everyone regarding the listening sessions at both St Malachi and St Patrick Parishes. In the meantime, let us pray that the Holy Spirit grace this time with faith, hope, and charity. I will continue to be in touch with everyone as I have details to offer.

God’s blessings on all of us, the People of God!

Stephanie Pritts

 

Speed Bumps at Washington Street Entrance, November 2021

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Speed bumps were install at the Washington Street entrance of our parking lot to discourage cars from racing through the lot to get to Vermont Ave.  There have been several near misses of cars being damaged by the incoming traffic.  It may not stop the cars but it should slow them down.   The speed bumps will be painted yellow in the next week or so.

 

Pope Francis Quote for 11/13-14-2021

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Christian freedom does not enter into conflict with other cultures or with the traditions we have received, but rather introduces a new freedom, a liberating new message, that of the Gospel.   Christians, freed from the slavery of sin and death by the passion and resurrection of Jesus, are able to welcome every people and culture, and in turn introduce other peoples and cultures to even greater freedom…True Christian freedom enables us to acquire the full dignity of children of God, allowing us to remain anchored in our own cultural heritage while being open to what is good and true in every culture. Excerpts from the General Audience, Oct. 13, 2021

 

Support #weGiveCatholic on November 30, 2021

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St. Malachi Parish will again participate in #weGiveCatholic  on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  A one-day on-line giving event throughout the Diocese, St. Malachi’s goal this year is to raise $60,000 for our Parish Ministries.

We will again offer our Matching Donor Program thanks to the generosity of:

(4) Anonymous Donors, BoxCast, Catanese Classic Seafood, Carolyn Meyer, Communications Solutions, Inc., Fred and Karen Kappus, Lou Keim, Tim & Diane Needles, Speed Exterminating, St. Malachi Parish Council, and Sutton Industrial Hardware.

 Make your donation go further by donating during the hours that are designated “Matching Donor”.  More information & times to follow. 

Donate:  Tuesday, November 30: Midnight to Midnight your donations can be made by: 

  1. Going to the St. Malachi website https://stmalachi.org and clicking on the #weGiveCatholic button will direct you to St. Malachi on the #weGiveCatholic website where you can make your donation.
  2. Making your donation during the hours designated “Matching Donor” to make your gift go further.
  3. Making your donation during the “Power Hours” of 6-8 p.m. will help us win an extra $1,000 if we have the most donations of any group during that time. Plus your gift will be matched!
  4. Before November 30th, cash or checks can be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Rectory—2459 Washington Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Please put WGC on the memo line.
  5. Credit Cards are accepted for #weGiveCatholic. Call or stop by the Rectory to make your donation 216-861-5343 on or before November 30. We accept MasterCard Visa, Discover and American Express. Thank you for supporting St. Malachi Parish Ministries!

 

 

St Malachi Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes, 10/03/2021

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Minutes from the Oct. 3 2021 meeting in the Hall

In Attendance:  Fr. Michael Gurnick; Deacon Leo Bistak; Patrick Cleary-Burns; Judy Slivka; Judy Stowe; Cathy Graham; Melissa Smith-Morales; Heather Gerheim; Steph Riccobene; Margaret Armstead; Janet Benoit; Shawn Blankenship; Tony Cresci; Absent: Claudia Cabrera; Guests: Jeanette Shemo; Charlene McElwee; Daniel Lettenberger-Klein; Sharon Lowe-Chapman; Max Giorgi

Opening Prayer:  Tony Cresci

Education & Enrichment:  Daniel Lettenberger-Klein, CEO of Stella Maris, talked about their long, fond history with St. Malachi’s, highlighting the most recent connection with our convent/women’s supportive housing and the potential sale/purchase of the rectory.

Sharon Lowe-Chapman reviewed the recent Malachi Run and hopes, despite the decrease in runners & sponsorship, to break even.  There are already 170 runners registered for next year’s event on 3/12/22.  For logo purposes, research is needed to verify it as the “44thRun.”

Approval of the Minutes:  Minutes from 9/7/21– approved; tasks were chosen for next meeting

Discussion: All agreed to talk/encourage parishioners to attend the Volunteer Luncheon at the Music Box on 10/9/21.

Plans are unfolding for the ministry retreat, “Rekindling the Embers,” on 10/30/21. As this is an all-parish event, a separate meeting for ministry chairs to discuss role priorities to decrease overlap, will be considered for spring, 2022. All supported pre-choosing of tasks for council meetings. As future building and/or remodeling projects are being named/dedicated for specific donations, Margaret Armstead, suggested Jimmy Bivins, a boxer who trained for many years in the Old Angle Gym on the 3rd floor of the school.  Others to consider for naming included: Fr. Hritz, Sr. Frances and Miss Michele. Future speakers for council meetings:  Judy Hilow, Director of Malachi House, on 11/2/21; Shauna Sanders, Director of Malachi Center on January 4, 2022. In response to concerns of the Hospitality Committee about food at indoor events—the medical safety standards of the Diocese of Cleveland must be followed.

Administrator’s Report from Fr. Gurnick: The Financial Budget Report & the Status Animarum Report Highlights were shared. We are waiting for directives regarding the Synod for the Diocese of Cleveland. Negotiations with Stella Maris to lease and/or buy the rectory are continuing.

Summary of Meeting:  Shawn Blankenship

Closing Prayer:  Janet Benoit

Next Meeting:  The next meeting is on Nov. 2, 2021.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Stowe, Secretary

 

Names of Women and Men in Religious Formation Programs

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Our Diocesan Vocation Office is requesting that each parish submit the name of any woman or man who is currently in a formation program for Consecrated Life (a Religious Community) for the annual Vocations Poster.  If you know of someone from our parish who is actively in a formation program, please provide the following information:   His/her full name, position or level of formation (eg. Novice), Community Name (eg. Marianists), Community Initials (SM), and a phone number (only to be used by the Vocation Office if needing to make contact with the individual).  A picture would be helpful and should be a head and shoulder photo, facing forward and being well lit.

 

Looking for Your Input!

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As we determine the schedule for our Christmas liturgies we’d like to hear from everyone regarding the times for our vigil Masses.  To give us a good idea, forms will be available at the church entrances this weekend and next weekend.  Please fill out the form and return it to the rectory, sacristy, or drop it off in next week’s offertory.    While this is not an election, your input will assist us in finalizing the schedule.

 

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