1. MALACHI FEAST DAY

November 10th is the Feast of St. Malachi.  Join us for the 10:00am Sunday Liturgy and after Mass the Hospitality Committee will be hosting a brunch in the hall/school in celebration of our patronal feast.

MONDAY NIGHT MEAL IS BACK – TAKE-OUT ONLY

Monday Night Meal has restarted as Take-out Only for now. We have two requests:

1. The meal program needs 12 additional main-dish cooks. These cooks are asked to prepare a main dish once a month from their homes. See the meal calendars, recipes, and delivery instructions found on the St Malachi website under Ministries – Monday Night Meal. If you have questions or wish to volunteer, contact Ann Speier at 216-406-6956 or Henry Speier 216-406-2035.
2. The Thanksgiving Monday Night Meal will be on Monday, November 25th. We are looking for volunteers to purchase, cook, and slice a turkey (15 pounds or larger) for this meal. The sign-up board will be in the back of the church and at coffee hour. Contact Ann Speier at 216-406-6956 or Henry Speier at 216-406-2035.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

• Mass & Espresso Your Faith| Nov 17 @11am at St. Pats | We’ll attend the 11am mass at St. Pat’s and walk next door to the Club house for some snacks and coffee. This is always a great way to meet fellow young adults and talk about our faith.
• You can join us on GroupMe here.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)

St Malachi St Patrick 2024-25 PreK-Gr 8 PSR is in session! For more information and the calendar of when in-person classes occur, please visit https://stpatrickbridge.org/psr/.  Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation are in addition to PSR. Contact Stephanie Pritts to discuss your child’s needs. Stephanie.P@stmalachi.org Office: 216-631-6872 x2201.

PRAYERS FOR THE PILGRIMS, PLEASE!

Let’s keep in prayer all those journeying together with the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, OCIA (formerly called the RCIA). The core team and our neophytes are accompanying unbaptized catechumens and baptized candidates seeking full communion in the Church. Also, some are engaged to be married and future spouses are included in this group. We walk together on a journey of faith toward celebration of Sacraments of Initiation at the 2025 Easter Vigil. Let us pray for the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit!

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

 If you or someone you know is interested in the Catholic Church or you or someone in your family would like to enter into preparation to receive a sacrament, please contact Stephanie Pritts, at 216-631-6872 x2110 stephanie.p@stmalachi.org

CENTERING PRAYER

Centering Prayer is every Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30am. Centering Prayer is another way of being with God. To learn more about it or to join the group, please call Mary Warren – she has experience and resources to learn about and experience Centering Prayer. Her phone number is 216-221-2975. She will send you the Zoom link a few days before the prayer.

WOMEN’S PRAYER

Please join us for prayer on Saturday, and bring a friend! Nov. 9, at 10am to 12:00pm. We look forward to sharing and praying with you whether you have been with us before, or this is your first time. Our prayer time is Scripture-based guided meditation, often directly from the books in the Taste and Receive Series by Jacqueline Bergan and Marie Schwan, CSJ, based on the Ignatian Exercises. We’ll also have time to talk and get to know one another.  We plan to gather at 10am on ZOOM AND at Centering Space,14812 Lake Ave. Click HERE for the Zoom Meeting. Contact Jackie for more information jackierose@aol.com.

RECYCLING WITH SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH

In honor of National Recycling Day, The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph is hosting an event to collect items that cannot be recycled in your household curb-side bin. On Nov. 9th, from 10am-12pm please bring any of the following items to 3430 Rocky River Drive in Cleveland: holiday lights, DVDs, CDs, VCRs, audio tapes, computers, laptops, printers, stereos, radios, cell phones, tablets, GPS, gaming systems, handheld electronics, print cartridges. Volunteers will be available to unload your car and you don’t even need to get out. For questions, call 216-251-0303.

INVITE ONE TO EXPERIENCE JESUS

The Divine Mercy Group at St. Patrick Parish has the mission to inspire parishioners to personally invite family, friends, or acquaintances to join us all for Holy Mass. A personal invitation can make all the difference. The weekend of November 9th and 10th there will be invitation packets at the doors of the church. Please consider taking two invite packets. One is for you and the other is to invite someone to experience Mass with you. Let us embrace this sacred opportunity to renew our faith and deepen our devotion to the Eucharistic heart of Jesus by inviting all to come and experience His real presence among us.

 THEOLOGY ON THE ROCKS WEST – For Adults 40 & Over – Join us Monday, Nov. 11, 7pm. Westside Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd. Olmsted Twp., “We had the National Eucharistic Revival, now what?” Fr. Damian Ference, Vicar for Evangelization, will discuss how we can continue to bring the Real Presence of the Eucharist to our parish communities and beyond. Advance tickets highly recommended for catering purposes. Register in advance: www.theologyontherockswest.com

THEOLOGY ON TAP 

Register for both East and West events at dioceseofcleveland.org/totcle

• West with Bishop Michael Woost – Tuesday,November 19, 7-9pm | Forest City Brewery, 2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland. The very term Eucharist is derived from the Greek work eucharistein, which means “thanksgiving.” Come learn how the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist which is the “source and summit of the Christian life” is the highest form of thanksgiving that we can offer. Register online at .
• East with Bishop Malesic – Wednesday, November 20,  7-9pm | Bar Louie, in Lyndhurst – Christ is Alive in You, Embracing the call to Apostolic Joy with Bishop Edward Malesic. How can you serve the Lord with Gladness? Under 21 – $5 each. Over 21 – $7 each.

HEARING THE CALL TO A VOCATION?

Vocation Discernment for Men: Come & See Weekend at Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminaries. All young men are invited to experience life in the seminary. Call 440-943-7631 or visit CLEpriesthood.org to register. The following dates are scheduled for these opportunities:

• November 9, 2024
• February 1-2, 2025
• March 29-30, 2025

Vocation Discernment for Women: Special Gathering – A time for women (ages 18+) who are considering consecrated life, or actively discerning, to come together in prayer and fellowship on January 11, 2025. For more information call 440-943-7631.

• 6pm Holy Hour
• 7pm Vigil Mass
• Social to follow
• 9:30pm Night Prayer

 

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS

Come & Pray with Our Seminarians – Please join Fr. Gurnick for any evening of prayer and pizza with our seminarians on Thursday, December 5. We will leave the St. Patrick Rectory at 6:45pm and return by approximately 9:45pm. Transportation provided. Permission slips required for anyone under 18. They may be picked up at the rectory. If you can’t join us in December, we’ll have other opportunities in 2025. Please contact Fr. Gurnick at mgurnick@dioceseofcleveland.org if you’re interested in this trip to the Center for Pastoral Leadership.

ST MALACHI PARISH WILL ONCE AGAIN PARTICIPATE IN #WEGIVECATHOLIC

EARLY GIVING begins on Saturday, November 23 and continues through GIVING TUESDAY on December 3.

Our goal this year is $70,000 for all our ministries with a portion of this year’s money raised to provide enhanced safety on our campus.  Your contribution will allow us to continue to serve poor & homeless individuals and to ensure a welcoming and secure space for all.

As an added incentive, each $1,000 donor will be entered into a drawing to win a Gourmet Dinner for Eight prepared by Fr Gurnick and the parish team. Please take advantage of this unique giving opportunity to help us reach our goal!  CLICK HERE  or go to www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/St-Malachi-Church to give any time between Nov. 23 – Dec 3rd.

 

New E-mail Contacts – Please send all future bulletin submissions to Eileen, eileen.l@stmalachi.org or Christy, christy.b@stmalachi.org.

 

 

 

November – December 2024

 

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

• Mass & Trivia | Nov 6 @5:30pm at St. Pats | Our very own Dom has accepted the challenge of creating Catholic trivia that is actually fun and thought-provoking. You won’t want to miss this! And, right before the trivia, we’ll be attending the 5:30pm mass. 
• Mass & Espresso Your Faith | Nov 17 @11am at St. Pats | We’ll attend the 11am mass at St. Pat’s and walk next door to the Club house for some snacks and coffee. This is always a great way to meet fellow young adults and talk about our faith.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)

St Malachi St Patrick 2024-25 PreK-Gr 8 PSR is in session! For more information and the calendar of when in-person classes occur, please visit https://stpatrickbridge.org/psr/.  Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation are in addition to PSR. Contact Stephanie Pritts to discuss your child’s needs. Stephanie.P@stmalachi.org Office: 216-631-6872 x2201.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

If you 0r someone you know is interested in the Catholic Church or you or someone in your family would like to enter into preparation to receive a sacrament, please contact Stephanie Pritts, at 216-631-6872 x2110 stephanie.p@stmalachi.org

CENTERING PRAYER

Centering Prayer is every Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30am. Centering Prayer is another way of being with God. To learn more about it or to join the group, please call Mary Warren – she has experience and resources to learn about and experience Centering Prayer. Her phone number is 216-221-2975. She will send you the Zoom link a few days before the prayer.

FAMILY MASS NOV. 3RD

All Families are invited to Family Mass! You do not need to be enrolled in PSR or receiving a sacrament this year to attend. It will be on November 3rd at 5:00pm at St. Pat’s. Come ready to sing and worship with our young families. stpatrickbridge.org/family-mass/

RECYCLING WITH SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH

In honor of National Recycling Day, The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph is hosting an event to collect items that cannot be recycled in your household curb-side bin. On Nov. 9th, from 10am-12pm please bring any of the following items to 3430 Rocky River Drive in Cleveland: holiday lights, DVDs, CDs, VCRs, audio tapes, computers, laptops, printers, stereos, radios, cell phones, tablets, GPS, gaming systems, handheld electronics, print cartridges. Volunteers will be available to unload your car and you don’t even need to get out. For questions, call 216-251-0303.

INVITE ONE TO EXPERIENCE JESUS

The Divine Mercy Group at St. Patrick Parish has the mission to inspire parishioners to personally invite family, friends, or acquaintances to join us all for Holy Mass. A personal invitation can make all the difference. The weekend of November 9th and 10th there will be invitation packets at the doors of the church. Please consider taking two invite packets. One is for you and the other is to invite someone to experience Mass with you. Let us embrace this sacred opportunity to renew our faith and deepen our devotion to the Eucharistic heart of Jesus by inviting all to come and experience His real presence among us.

FEAST DAY

On November 10th we will celebrate our patronal Feast Day!  Following the 10:00am Sunday Liturgy the Hospitality Committee will be hosting a brunch in the hall in celebration of the Feast of St. Malachi.

THEOLOGY ON THE ROCKS WEST – For Adults 40 & Over – Join us Monday, Nov. 11, 7pm. Westside Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd. Olmsted Twp., “We had the National Eucharistic Revival, now what?” Fr. Damian Ference, Vicar for Evangelization, will discuss how we can continue to bring the Real Presence of the Eucharist to our parish communities and beyond. Advance tickets highly recommended for catering purposes. Register in advance: www.theologyontherockswest.com

THEOLOGY ON TAP WITH BISHOP MICHAEL WOOST – Tuesday, November 19, 7-9pm | Forest City Brewery, 2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland. Parking is available at St. Wendelin.  The very term Eucharist is derived from the Greek work eucharistein, which means “thanksgiving.” Come learn how the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist which is the “source and summit of the Christian life” is the highest form of thanksgiving that we can offer. Register online at dioceseofcleveland.org/totcle.

HEARING THE CALL TO A VOCATION?

Vocation Discernment for Men: Come & See Weekend at Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminaries. All young men are invited to experience life in the seminary. Call 440-943-7631 or visit CLEpriesthood.org to register.The following dates are scheduled for these opportunities:

• November 9, 2024

• February 1-2, 2025

• March 29-30, 2025

Vocation Discernment for Women: Special Gathering – A time for women (ages 18+) who are considering consecrated life, or actively discerning, to come together in prayer and fellowship on January 11, 2025. For more information call 440-943-7631.

• 6pm Holy Hour
• 7pm Vigil Mass
• Social to follow
• 9:30pm Night Prayer

New E-mail Contacts – Please send all future bulletin submissions to Eileen, eileen.l@stmalachi.org or Christy, christy.b@stmalachi.org.

 

 

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT ST. MALACHI – Please Join us in the Hall after Mass for Coffee and fellowship.

RESPECT LIFE MONTH

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. To support these annual observances, the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities provides materials to help Catholics understand and value the gift of human life and help build a culture that cherishes and protects it. For more information, visit https://www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month

 

FAMILY MASS

Our First Family Mass of the school year will be on Sunday, Oct. 6th at 5:00pm at St. Pat’s. Families of all ages are welcome to join in this joyous liturgy.  For a full schedule of this year’s Family Masses, please visit:  https://stpatrickbridge.org/family-mass/

TAIZE PRAYER

Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm please come to the church as we pray for peace in our world, our community and in our hearts.

CHOIR REHEARSAL – NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

We meet in church Thursdays at 7:30PM for Choir Rehearsal. Come join the fun! Call Charlene at the Rectory for more information.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Mass & Espresso Your Faith | Oct 20 @10am at St. Malachi’s | We’ll attend the 10am mass at St. Malachi’s and walk next door for donuts and coffee. This is a great way to meet fellow young adults and talk about our faith. You can join us on GroupMe here.

SECOND SATURDAY SUPPER – OCTOBER 12TH AT HOME CLAMBAKE

 Don’t forget to save the date (October 12th) for our “At Home Clambake”. $20 for a half dinner and $35 for a full dinner. Contact William Meaney 58249766w@gmail.com or (810) 357-2830.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BLANKET SUNDAY
The 38th Annual Blanket Sunday in-parish appeal kicks off the weekend of October 12-13, 2024. Last year, funds from the appeal were used to purchase nearly 5,000 new winter blankets, in addition to winter hats, gloves and other necessities that were provided to unhoused neighbors.
The need is great throughout Northeast Ohio and donations can be made securely online: svdpcle.org Checks may also be mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul Society Blanket Sunday, 1404 East 9th Street-3rd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114. Thank you for helping us “blanket” neighbors in warmth and compassion!

THEOLOGY ON THE ROCKS

PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS DAY

Bereaved parents around the world light a candle to create a wave of light to illuminate the night in remembrance of their children lost too soon. We invite all who have experienced a pregnancy loss or infant loss (child under age 2) to come together and be surrounded by love and support as you honor the baby in your heart during this remembrance service filled with music, readings and a candle lighting. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:30 P.M., Cornerstone of Hope, 5905 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131. Memorial candles can be purchased for $20 each. Register by October 7, 2024 in order to receive a personalized candle and have your baby’s name read during the ceremony.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)

St Malachi St Patrick 2024-25 PreK-Gr 8 PSR is in session! For more information and the calendar of when in-person classes occur, please visit https://stpatrickbridge.org/psr/.  Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation are in addition to PSR. Contact Stephanie Pritts to discuss your child’s needs. Stephanie.P@stmalachi.org Office: 216-631-6872 x2201.

WORKING ON SAFETY CONCERNS

 Monday Night Meal at St. Malachi remains suspended for the time being. Staff is working hard with local community members to bring the meal back safely for volunteers and guests. We strive to offer safe meals on both of our campuses. We thank you for your patience and prayers during this challenging process. Back Door Ministry and  Saturday Morning Breakfast continue to be carry-out only at this time.

 

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

 If you or someone you know is interested in the Catholic Church or you or someone in your family would like to enter into preparation to receive a sacrament, please contact Stephanie Pritts, at 216-631-6872 x2110 stephanie.p@stmalachi.org

HEALING RETREAT

Bethesda, House of Mercy Weekend Healing Retreat: Women suffering after an abortion are invited to a confidential, private healing retreat at Loyola Retreat House, just north of Canton, October 25-27, 2024. Encounter the mercy of the Lord in a safe, peaceful place through the sacraments, prayer and scripture. For more information, contact The Community of Jesus, the Living Mercy at 1-800-482-4100 or email to reachout@bethesdahouseofmercy.org .

CONCERNED ABOUT SUBSTANCE ABUSE
You are invited to St Malachi’s Samaritan Ministry program: The Problem with Alcohol & Other Drugs—Impact on The Family from 1:00-3:45 PM on Saturday, October 26 in the Stella Maris auditorium (entrance is through the Coffee Shop at 1302 Winslow Ave., Cleveland, 44113). Free parking is available behind the building. Complimentary refreshments will be available from 12:30-1 PM and an optional 4 PM Mass at St Malachi’s (across the street) will close the day. Register at bit.ly/RegisterAAF2024. For questions contact Judy Stowe at 216-280-0675; judystowe@gmail.com. Brochures are at church doors.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE 2024

Saturday, November 2 at 4pm. Our annual Mass of Remembrance will be held a bit earlier than usual this year. If you have lost a loved one this past year them you are probably already on the list, but to be sure please check in with Charlene at charlene.m@stmalachi.org.

NOVEMBER FAMILY SHRINE

As has become our custom, we will have family shrines for our beloved dead at set up at the side altars for the entire month of November. You may begin bringing photos of your loved ones as soon as the weekend of October 12. Remember to put a sticker on the back of the photo with YOUR name and phone number.

FAMILY MASS OCT 6,2024
Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to our first Family Mass of the 2024-2025 PSR year. Youdo not need to be enrolled in PSR or receiving a sacrament this year to attend. It will be on October 6th at 5:00pm at St. Pat’s. For a schedule of this year’sfamily masses please visit stpatrickbridge.org/family-mass/

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2ND
Please Note: St. Malachi Parish office will be closed for the day on Wednesday, October 2nd.

THEOLOGY ON THE ROCKS WEST – FOR ADULTS 40 & OVER
Please join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 7PM at our new location, Westside Irish American Club 8559 Jennings Rd. Olmsted Twp. I was in prison and you visited me! Fr. Neil Walters, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church/Elyria & St. Frances Xavier Cabrini/
Lorain, former chaplain for the Cuyahoga County Jail & currently providing spiritual direction to those in the Grafton Correctional Prison:
How does Jesus calls us to serve? Whatsoever you do for the least, you do for me. Cost is $15.00 per person which includes light appetizers & refreshments. Cash Bar is also available. Please Note: Advance tickets highly recommended for catering purposes. Please Register
in advance www.theologyontherockswest.comDoors open at 6:30pm. Program begins at 7pm.

SECOND SATURDAY SUPPER – OCTOBER 12,2024  AT HOME CLAMBAKE
Don’t forget to save the date (October 12th) for our “At Home Clambake” . $20 for a half dinner and $35 for a full dinner. This is a ticketed event, Tickets are available until October. Contact William M58249766w@gmail.com or (810) 357-2830.

NOVEMBER FAMILY SHRINE
We will have family shrines for our beloved dead set up at the side altars for the month of November. You maybring photos of your loved ones the weekend of October 12. Remember to put a sticker on the back of the photowith YOUR name and phone number.