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Bishop Malesic Issues Decree

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Please see below an introductory letter from Fr. Michael Gurnick, Administrator of St. Malachi and Pastor of St. Patrick.

Attached is also the Decree regarding the Collaboration between the two parishes as well as a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This information will be distributed and announced at all Masses at both parishes the weekend of March 8th and 9th.

Questions should be sent to parishcollaboration44113@gmail.com.

Letter from Fr. Gurnick 

Bishop’s Decree

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For reference, below you can find the original set of Recommendations presented to Bishop Malesic in the Fall of 2024 that were a result of the 2024 Collaboration Work Groups.

Letter from Fr. Gurnick introducing the recommendations

Final Recommendations to the Bishop with Introduction from Collaborative Steering Committee

In January of 2025, 8 Implementation Teams were tasked with spending the next few months drafting the Missions, By-laws, and Membership of the Councils (Pastoral and Finance) and Commissions that will eventually do the work of running our parish when we officially become one. The Teams worked in the areas of Communication; Parish Council; Finances & Budget; Liturgy & Worship; Physical Plant & Facilities; Faith Formation & Spiritual Life; Ministries of Charity; and Calendar, Events and Hospitality.

Important 2025 dates looking forward:

  • March 22nd the Implementation Teams Mid-Point Check-in -The Teams present to each other the draft of the Mission, Membership, and Bylaws of the Council or Commission they were tasked with designing.
  • March 30th 2:45-4pm and April 2nd 6:00pm – Guided Discernment time for those who would like to serve on the commissions for the combined parish.
  • April 23rd – Town Hall – In a trade-show type format, the Implementations Teams will be available for all parishioners to bring questions and preview their recommendations on the Council and Commission designs.
  • May 10th – The Teams will present their final designs.
  • May 31st – We will launch the new commissions of the combined parish.

Administrator’s Column

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Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Our parish will soon be experiencing the Implementation Phase of our collaboration between St. Patrick and St. Malachi. As we move into this phase, parishioners will be asked to participate in a couple of ways. First, we are establishing Implementation Teams and are reaching out to individuals who have some experience in those areas described in the recommendations made last August. These individuals are being asked to serve on various teams because of their prior interest and leadership. Second, we are looking for all parishioners to offer critical input as we examine some of these key areas impacting parish life. Some of these areas include our weekend and weekday liturgical schedule, our current and future use of some of our buildings on both parish campuses, and the programs that touch upon faith formation, spiritual life, and ministries of charity. We will also need to address the topic of a parish census which has not occurred in many years at either parish. We also want to invite every parishioner to join us for a reflection and study series, beginning in January, based on the book, Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission. Every participant will receive a copy of the book and weekly conversations will focus on each of the chapters. Small groups will be scheduled each week with the aid of a facilitator to lead the conversation. These facilitators will be available at various times each week, some in person and others via Zoom, for the convenience of everyone. More details are coming soon but please keep the evening of Wednesday, January 15, available for our “big kick off”. The evening will begin with a light supper after the 5:30pm Mass and then continue with an orientation for the series. Please mark your calendars! As we continue with this holy season of Advent may our hearts continue to be filled with joyful expectation. May you and your loved ones experience the grace God so eagerly desires for every one of us. Come Lord Jesus,

Fr. Gurnick

15th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive – August 1-31

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The Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is looking for donations of used and unused tools….or related construction materials that can be used to help eliminate substandard housing. Bring your items to one of the Sonnhalter Tool Donations Sta-tions during the month of August. Most tools are placed directly into service at Habitat sites. The rest are sold at one of Habitat’s ReStores. Every item you donate helps keep Habitat for Humanity working. To arrange a contactless pickup or for larger items, email Rosemarie at rascherl @sonnhalter.com or call 216-242-0420, Ext. 130

Save the Date: November 4: Abuse of Alcohol/Other Drugs–Impact on the Family

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News headlines continue to highlight dire consequences related to abuse of alcohol and other drugs reminding us of the importance of the ongoing search for effective solutions.  As parents or concerned loved ones, we often reflect on our personal struggles to either reduce the risk of our children or other family members from becoming victims or, in fact, to cope with an already existing substance abuse problem in the family. St. Malachi’s Samaritan Ministry invites you to a virtual program Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs: The Impact on the Family on Saturday, November 4th from 1:00 to 3:30PM via ZOOM to educate you and provide valuable resources in helping you to understand your role in trying to eliminate the consequences of America’s #1 public health problem. Topics to be covered include: Alcohol & Other Drugs: The Problem; What Families Should Know, Understanding What Alcohol & Other Drugs Can Do to the Brain, and Finding Helpful Resources.

The program is free, but we would appreciate donations to St Malachi’s Mother Teresa Ministry, which provides crucial aid during times of extreme need (rent; utilities; transportation) to keep individuals on the verge of homelessness from ending up on the street. You will be able to make a contribution when you register. Thank you in advance for your generosity!  If you have questions, please contact Judy Stowe at  216-280-0675; judystowe @gmail.com OR call St. Malachi Rectory 216-861-5343.

Catholic Charities Appeal Continues for St. Malachi Parish June 3-4, 2023

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Thank you to our 57  parish donors who are making this year’s Annual Catholic Charities Appeal a  success.  With $16,130 pledged, our parish has reached 50% of our $32,146 goal (as of April 30).   If you haven’t had an opportunity to make your pledge, it’s certainly not too late as a follow-up appeal will be offered at Mass the weekend of June 3-4.   Please go to catholiccommunity.org for more information about the 2023 diocesan appeal.

Prayer Opportunities August 2022

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Join fellow parishioners for Centering Prayer every Tuesday at 10:00 AM via Zoom. To register, contact Mary Warren via email or telephone mwarren25 @cox.net or 216-221-2975. We will send you a Zoom link a few days before the prayer.

Wherever two or three or more are gathered in prayer (6 feet or many miles apart), let us pray for all of the members of our St. Malachi parish, their intentions, and all of the people on our prayer list at 7:00 PM on Thursday.

 

 

Taize Prayer in Honor if Mary, Our Mother – 12/8/2021

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Come experience the beauty, stillness and joy of praying in the style of Taizé. This prayer style is characterized by repeated “song prayers”, candlelight, a reading or two, intercessory prayer and deep silence. This month we celebrate Advent and honor Mary, our mother, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Plan to come this Wednesday evening, December 8 at 7:00 PM. Enter through either side door. For more information call Charlene at the rectory.

 

St. Malachi Church Run – 09/18/2021

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The parish’s biggest fundraiser, the Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Malachi Church Run and WALK will be held on September 18, 2021 with Honorary Chair, Channel 8’s Kenny Crumpton.  The event will feature Mass, 2 and 5 mile run/walk, a Post Race Hooley, and fantastic September temperatures!   Although the Run is a fundraiser, it is SO much more!  We minister to the needs of the inner city youth by letting hundreds of kids run for free.  We are hoping to have a free wheel chair division this year.  You never know the ways that God will call you to serve! The Run is a great community builder for the Parish!  There are so many ways in which you can be involved that we are striving for 100% participation.  You can come to Mass, volunteer, walk 2 miles, cheer on the runners, donate, go to the Hooley, be a sponsor, provide a sponsorship lead to the committee, have your picture taken with Kenny Crumpton and come see the Irish dancers and the bag pipers.  There will be no bad weather excuses not to get out and to support those most in need.  We believe that the event will be the largest celebration of Irish culture in Cleveland in 2021, so don’t miss out on the fun!  Won’t you please help build our Malachi community by participating in OUR biggest fundraiser and party???  We hope to see you in your GREEN glory on September 18th!

You can get more information at our website http://stmalachichurchrun.org/.  If you would like to sponsor or volunteer please contact Sharon Lowe-Chapman at runstmalachi@outlook.com or at (440) 666-8699.

 

 

 

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