Road Closures Sunday! – This Sunday morning Cleveland will be hosting the Pan American Masters Games Triathlon. Road Closures begin at 5:00AM. Cleveland Memorial Shoreway will be closed westbound and eastbound from West Blvd./Lake Ave. to Dead Man’s Curve, If this is how you normally come to church on Sundays, please be advised you may want to take a different route this week.

Staffing Update – 

In addition to the staffing changes announced last week, after much prayer and deliberation, Kathy Wadowick,  Pastoral Associate at St. Patrick’s has decided to retire. We are grateful for Kathy’s personal commitment, love, and dedication to the Catholic community on the Near West Side and for the many decades as she served as Director of PSR and most recently as Pastoral Associate at St. Pat’s.  Kathy has – and will continue to – contribute to the life of our parishes in many ways. We will have an opportunity to publicly thank Kathy in the near future.  In the meanwhile, please keep Kathy in your prayers as she enters into a new chapter.   Thank you, Kathy!

St. Vincent de Paul hiring Part-Time Coordinator for Hot Meal at St. Pat’s

We thank Thomas Byrne, seminarian, for being the interim coordinator of the Hot Meal at St. Pat’s for the last few weeks. Thomas was a part-time employee for part of the summer, and will be leaving us this week as he goes to attend the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis and return to his studies in the fall. The St. Vincent de Paul office at the Diocese is still looking to hire a long-term coordinator so we can continue the meals. This is a part-time (10-hour a week) job. If you know anyone who would be interested, please have them e-mail jbedell@svdpcle.org.

Sunday Mornings at St. Malachi – Please Join us in the Hall after Mass for Coffee and fellowship.

The Collaboration Working Groups have made their final recommendations to Father Gurnick. During July and August Father will meet with the Pastoral and Finance Councils as well as staff and ministry leaders at both parishes to discuss and discern what will be in our proposal to Bishop Malesic. Please keep this process in your prayers. 

Second Saturday Supper will be on July 14th at Parkview Night Club (1261 W. 58th St.). Please join us for fellowship and good food. Meet at 5:30pm. Please contact William Meaney at 58249766W@gmail.com or 810-357-2830 with questions. 

 Men’s Spiritual Gathering

On Saturday, July 20,  St. Malachi men are invited to attend a special Fr. Richard Rohr Webcast from11AM —-1PM at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 25200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted.  Pizza and Refreshments provided.  Fr. Rohr, Ned Abenroth, Giovanni Perez, Bob Sabath and Steve Hicken lead a discussion on “ Becoming the Men We are Meant to Be” Contact: Jeff Barbalics 216-396-5461 jbarbalics2@gmail.com or Mike Graham 216-228-8815 mmrsgraham@msn.com for questions or back ground info on presenters. Great way after Pentecost to continue deepening your Spiritual Journey. This is an interfaith gathering open to all men.

50th Anniversary Celebration

On Sunday, July 28 we will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary at the 10:00 mass. We were married by Fr. Paul Hritz at St. Malachi’s on Saturday, July 27., 1974. We would like to invite all of you to join in our celebration by bringing a canned good (peas, green beans, fruit, etc.) that can be contributed to the Malachi Back Door Ministry. It would mean a lot to us if you were able to join in the celebration. -Jim and Peggy Connell

Marriage Preparation Our next Theology of Marriage 101 is being offered on Saturday, August 3, at the Rectory from 12noon until 2:30pm.  A light lunch is provided for participants. Please rsvp to Mary Gagen at mary.gagen@stpatrickbridge.org or by calling 216-631-6872. These two sessions are intended for any couple being married in August 2024 through early 2025.  Our next Date and Marriage 101 events will be offered in late autumn.

The FEST: Sunday, August 4, 2024

The Fest is an annual one-day event brings people together from all regions to enjoy an inspiring day of faith, family & fun! There are nationally known bands playing live – but it’s more than just a concert! The FEST is an experience. Joyful FEST volunteers guide you to activities, crafts, inflatables, sponsor tents, and entertainment all over the FEST grounds. And of course great food and drinks to enjoy while walking the beautiful grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) in Wickliffe! For more information visit: https://thefest.us/

August Opportunities at the Jesuit Retreat Center

5629 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134 – https://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org has many different activities coming up. Check out the website for more. These are a few coming up soon:

• August Sabbath Days – a Personal Retreat Day. Tuesday, August 6, 8:30am – 3:30pm. We have carved out time in the JRC calendar for those who would like to come to JRC – to pray in our chapels, to sit in quiet reading in the library, to walk and meditate on the beautiful grounds. Cost: $50  
• History and Life of Sr. Ignatia Gavin – This program will explore Sr. Ignatia’s pioneering work in the treatment of alcoholism, her collaboration with AA co-founder Dr. Bob Smith, and her enduring legacy of compassion and healing. Discover the impact of her faith-driven mission that transformed countless lives and continues to inspire the recovery community today. Wednesday, August 7th, 7:00 – 9:00pm. Presented by Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA and Marissa Ortosky-Dorantes. Free Will Offering.

 Parish Picnics – Save the Dates

St. Patrick – August 25th following 11:00am Mass on the parish grounds.

St. Malachi – September 29th with 11:00am Mass at Keystone Shelter

A Unique Program to Strengthen and Heal Your Marriage – Beginning September 20-22, 2024

The Retrouvaille program is designed to help married couples develop improved ways of communicating and relating to each other in order to overcome challenges which have left them feeling frustrated, hurt, distant, or even hopeless.  Retrouvaille, which means rediscovery, is open to couples of all faiths and is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. This program consists of a weekend experience and six follow up sessions. For more information or to register, visit www.helpourmarriage.org or call Shelly or Rob at 216.509.0301 or 440.836.4810.

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

Leadership—Submit 24-25 Meeting Dates for Parish Annual Calendar – If you haven’t sent in your calendar for 24-25, please submit your meeting dates (in-person/Zoom)  to Eileen and Jeanette by Thursday, May 30th.  While events may be tentative at this time, it is important that we get them on the calendar. The annual calendar allows us to create a draft of the monthly activity calendar for your review and revision. If you have questions, please call the rectory.

Catholic Charities Follow-up Appeal – This year’s Catholic Charities In-Pew Follow-Up campaign will be next weekend of June 1 and 2.  If you have not donated this year, or if you would like to increase your donation, please mark your calendar for this collection.  Envelopes will be in church.  Thank you for responding to this appeal.

“Songs For The Soul Concert”– Join us on  Saturday June 22, 2024 from Noon to 3PM in St. Malachi’s Parking lot. For more information contact Margaret Armstead at 216.450.4605 or margaretarmstead493 @gmail.com. Volunteers welcome!

Week 3: Mission Statement  (Who we are and what we do) – “We are Catholic Communities, rooted in the Eucharist, inspired by the Holy Spirit to be the heart and hands of Christ.” Tasked with creating a Mission Statement was an important piece of our Strategic Alignment Plan. To begin; each member of the CSC reflected on our Vision Retreat, our experiences at St. Malachi and St. Patrick, who we want to be as we join together in our faith and within our communities, and what we represent. Pondering each of these elements helped form the Mission Statement above. Through discussion, each of us realized this statement embodies our new collaborative entity. For instance, each part of this statement describes various fragments of our new collaborative but also encompasses both the spirit of St. Malachi and St. Patrick churches. We continue to intentionally say we are (the plural) “Catholic Communities.” While we are joining as one, we still want to maintain our unique identities. Furthermore, when we state, “rooted in the Eucharist, inspired by the Holy Spirit,” we want others to know exactly that, that we believe in the real presence of Jesus through Eucharist and are inspired by the Holy Spirit. What we do comes from being who we are, what we believe and what we are inspired by. Thus, we do God’s work as the heart and hands of Christ. We are His disciples in the World, doing service in His name.  As you yourselves reflect on each element of our Strategic Alignment Plan, the CSC hopes you also appreciate each word and more importantly, the meaningful thoughts that built each statement from these words. Thank you, may you have a blessed (and reflective) week.  

written by Stephanie Williams – Co-Chair, Collaboration Steering Committee

SAVE THE DATES: Please, save the evenings of June 12th and 19th  when the Work Groups will present their draft recommendations to the parish for feedback. The presentations will be recorded and shared and there will be ways for everyone to listen and follow up with questions and comments. More information will be coming soon. Please, keep this process in your prayers.

Please click on this link to view the AMENDED May Parish Council Minutes:   Amended-Minutes-from-May-Parish-Council-Mtg-.pdf

Young Adult Group—Upcoming Events ·Coffee & Donuts (Volunteering) | June 2nd at 9:00-10:30AM & 11:30-1PM | We’ll be hosting coffee and donuts after both Masses for the Feast of Corpus Christi in the Club Building of St. Pat’s and need your help. Please sign up for a timeslot here– ·Mass & Summer Kick-Off Cookout | June 7th at 5:30PM | Join us for the first Friday Mass at St. Pat’s followed by a cookout outside to kick start summer. Let us know if you’ll be joining, so we can plan for food.

Theology of the Body Cleveland Annual Father and Son Day – All father/son pairs are invited to our annual Father & Son Day, cohosted with Knights of Columbus Council No. 10936, a day of hiking, games, and two amazing speakers all in the beauty of Cuyahoga National Park. This event is for fathers and any sons who are entering 7th – 12th grade. While this event is promoted to fathers & sons, all “father figures” and “spiritual son” pairings are encouraged and welcomed to register, and “fathers” can be “connected” to more than one “son.”

June 2^nd, 2024

Happy Days Lodge (CVNP)

500 W Streetsboro St.

Peninsula, OH 44264

SPEAKERS:

Aaron Richards , Executive Director with Damascus and Catholic Youth Summer Camp. Fr. Eric Garris, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Cleveland. ACTIVITIES: Time for father/son discussions, Adoration, hiking, and games. BBQ for lunch & dessert. Cost: $25/person, each additional son is $10. Register at tobcle.org/register. Contact Erin Nugent at enugent@tobcle.org with any questions.

June 2024 – Jesuit Retreat Center Programs & Retreats – Celebrating 125 Years Jesuit Retreat Center, 5629 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134. https://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org

· Liturgy & Ignatian Spirituality: Mass & Ignatian Reflections in June. Tuesdays, 8:00 – 8:45am. June 4, 11, 18, 25. On Tuesdays, the Jesuit Retreat Center offers Mass in the Main Chapel followed by a brief reflection on Ignatian Spirituality. Free will offering (registration is not necessary).

· June Sabbath Days – a Personal Retreat Day. Thursday, June 6, 8:30am – 3:30pm. Come and spend a day of renewal and prayer at the Jesuit Retreat Center. Cost: $50

· Creative Expression for Spiritual Growth. Friday, June 7, 6:00pm – Sunday, June 9, 11:00am. Presented by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, SC and Barbara Hubbell. Cost: $285
June Morning Prayer for Women. Monday, June 17, 9:30 – 11:00am. Women from all walks of life are invited to pray together and learn more about the beauty of prayer. Led by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C., this prayer group will refresh your spirit and help you find strength in regular prayer habits. Free Will Offering (walk-ins welcome, registration not required).
Ignatian Spirituality & Yoga Mini-Retreat. Sunday, June 30, 2:00 – 5:00pm. With Daneen Farrall. Ignatian Spirituality & Yoga is grounded in an encounter with God. Experience the Divine presence through movement, breath, prayer, spiritual conversation, and fellowship. Cost: $35 – $50