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.
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://
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please note our upcoming events: St. Patrick Community Meal |Oct 1 @5pm at St. Patrick’s Club Building. We will be helping serve the community (optional 3:30pm for food prep and 5:00-6:00pm for
