Why not begin a new year by joining fellow parishioners sharing a meal together at our monthly Second Saturday Supper.
This Saturday, January 9, 2016 supper will be at Latitude 41n, 5712 Detroit Rd.
We gather at 5:45pm, following 4:30 Mass.
Investment in our Community at First Friday Club of Cleveland, 01/07/2016
Kristin Warzocha, President and CEO of the Cleveland Food Bank will address Feeding the Hungry: An Investment in Our Community at the First Friday Club of Cleveland on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:30 AM, at the Cleveland City Club, 850 Euclid Avenue, 2nd floor. Discount parking is available at Euclid-Prospect Gateway Garage for $3, with First Friday Club stamp. Lunch is $20; call Cheryl Zelenka at (440)-390-0172 or email firstfridayofcleveland@smail.com for reservation.
20s and 30’s Corner…December 2015
Theresa and Phil Williams with Carrie Sekerak
20s and 30s — Here are opportunities at St. Malachi for the rest of December, 2015:
12/20/2015: Gather for brunch at the Big Egg after the 11:30AM Mass.
12/20/2015: Christmas caroling in our church neighborhood begins with a gathering at St. Paul Community Church at W. 45th and Franklin, and ends around 6:30PM with refreshments at Franklin Circle Christian Church on Fulton Ave. at Franklin. This is a wonderful experience for all.
Saturday & Sunday Evenings: The Metanoia Project, which operates at St. Malachi School, needs help to pass out winter essentials to our homeless neighbors on Saturday and Sunday evenings in the School Hall between 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM. Please email Carl Cook at carlcook2100@gmail.com to let him know you are coming, or if you have any questions.
12/23/2015: After Noon Mass, come help decorate the church for Christmas.
Help Needed for Christmas Decorating, 2015
Christmas at St. Malachi Parish is beautiful because many people help! Please let Kay Vine know if/when you can help: (216) 653-1993 or kvine@att.net.
We will be decorating the church in stages on the following days:
1) Friday, December 18, 2015 or Saturday morning, December 19,2015 erect the large artificial tree in the sanctuary
2) Sunday morning, December 20, 2015 put live trees in stands
3) Sunday, December 20, 2015 after 11:30 Mass install and place lights on live trees, place banner on choir loft ledge, wreaths on pillars, large wreath outdoors in front of church, place figures in creche
4) Tuesday, December 22, 2015 after Noon Mass water and place poinsettias around altars and other places in church
5) Wednesday, December 23, 2015 after Noon Mass complete work on Advent wreath (add lilies around white candle, add poinsettia plants, change altar cloths, lectern (ambo) frontal, credence and gift table cloths for Christmas Masses
Fruit Baskets 12/13/2015
St. Malachi parishioners will take holiday fruit baskets to our neighbors at Lakeview High Rise on Sunday, December 13, 2015. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, couples, individuals to share a special treat with our neighbors.
Save the date on your calendar and plan to participate in this St. Malachi tradition!
Reflections on the Meeting of Bishops , 12/3/2015
On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:30 AM the First Friday Club of Cleveland will host Bishop Richard Lennon.
Bishop Lennon will speak on Reflections of the November Meeting of Bishops.
The Cleveland City Club is located at 850 Euclid Ave., 2nd floor.
Discount parking is available at Euclid-Prospect Gateway Garage for $3, with First Friday Club stamp.
Lunch is $20; call Cheryl Zelenkseat at 440-390-0172 to reserve your seat.
Speaker Series: Pope Francis Encyclical – 11/24/2015
Laudato Si, On Care of Our Common Home invites us to a different way of looking at our world and all that is in it. Join us as Sr. Meagen Dull, SND, gives an overview of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment Tuesday November 24, 2015 in the hall at 7 PM.
Everyday Prophets, Richard Clark, 11/17/2015
Richard Clark
This Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Richard Clark, founding president of Saint Martin de Porres High School, is our Everyday Prophet. We will start in the hall at 12:30 PM, following Noon Mass.
Everyday Prophets is a lunchtime program to celebrate the work and dedication of those in our community who serve others. Speakers share stories of their life journey. Bring your lunch – beverage and dessert will be provided. Enjoy the stories, fellowship and inspiration shared.
Second Saturday Supper, New Location, 11/14/2015
Bobby Johansen, Seminarian
** Update ** The Second Saturday Supper will be at the Center for Pastoral Leadership located at 28700 Euclid Ave. in Wickliffe at 6:00PM on Saturday, November 14, 2015. We will be attending the “Novemberfest,” the Annual Italian Dinner to support the Borromeo Seminarians.
Anyone who is interested in carpooling, please meet at 5:30PM in the St. Malachi Parking lot.
All of St. Malachi parishioners and friends are very welcome to join in this gathering. Questions: call Chris Dusek at (216) 631-6961.
More details about the event are available here: Novemberfest Details. Note that the event runs between 5:00PM and 8:00PM. Proceeds from this event will support one of St. Malachi’s Seminarians, Bobby Johansen, who is in his third year at Borromeo Seminary.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, 10/3/2015
Fr. Neil Walters
All who have volunteered in any capacity at St. Malachi Parish are invited to a volunteer appreciation luncheon at Massimo Da Milano, 1400 W. 25th St., at 11:30AM on Saturday, October 3, 2015.
The many ministries at St. Malachi Parish are possible only because of the generous gifts of time and talent from literally hundreds of individuals.
At this luncheon, Fr. Neil Walters, in residence at St. Malachi, will speak about his experiences in ministry. In addition, entertainment will be provided by the St. Malachi Parish choir/musicians.
Please RSVP to Barb Aylward at b.aylward@sbcglobal.net by 9/30/2015.
