The planning meeting is on Monday July 27,2015 at 6:30PM at the Leitch’s house, 1101 Maple Cliff in Lakewood.
We need help/suggestions for Everyday Prophets speakers for this year.
Evening Speaker Series – both topics and speakers. There have already been some suggested topics including:
In collaboration with the 150th Anniversary, an evening about Celtic Spirituality. An evening about St. Angela Merici and the early Ursuline Sisters.
Learning more about Pope Francis’ declaration of this year as the Year of Mercy. Learning more about Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si—On Care of Our Common Home. Are there any Catholic prayer forms you would attend on Wednesday evenings if they were offered?
We welcome your comments about any of the above or any other ideas you might have.
Parish Retreat 7/31/2015 – 8/2/2015
The Parish Retreat which will be held at the St. Leonard Youth Retreat House in Avon, Ohio. The retreat will begin at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 31 and conclude at 1:00 PM Sunday August 2. All parishioners – single, married, divorced and widowed – of all ages – are invited. Bring the entire family! Meals are included.
The goal of the retreat is to strengthen faith and build community while having fun. The theme is “Nazareth” which will break open the daily living of our faith. The program features shared scripture, music and meals as well as breakout groups for children, teens and adults.
We are in need of a number of items – please see Donations Needed for Parish Retreat and drop items off at rectory if you can help!
Please see the event page Parish Retreat 2015 to register and for additional information. All are welcome!
The Fest 2015, Sunday, 8/9/2015
FEST 2015, our Catholic Family FESTival is Sunday, August 9th from Noon till 10:00 PM at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Thousands from across the region will come for a day o faith, family and fun and it’s all FREE!
Great Music will be heard from Matt Maher, Building 429, Steven Curtis Chapman and MercyMe.
Outdoor Mass beins at 8:00 PM followed by fireworks.
Parking is convenient.
For more information, see www.theFEST.us or call the FEST office at (440) 943-7662.
Homecoming Festival, 7/18/2015
The St. Malachi’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming Festival will be Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 2:00 PM-8:00PM on the St. Malachi Campus at West 25th St. and Detroit Ave. There will be entertainment, food, fun and activities for all ages. Admission is free.
A full schedule of music and performances will occur between 2PM and 8:00PM (see sidebar for details). Highlights include DJ Paul Farace, the Leneghan Academy of Irish Dance, the West Side Irish American Club Pipe Band, and Brigid’s Cross. Click here for the 150th Anniversary Page to see the full schedule.
Other activities include history displays, videotaped stories of our past, church tours, food trucks, and games, including a corn hole tournament.
All are welcome including current and past parishioners, friends and anyone interested in a good time!
Volunteers are still Needed! To make the Homecoming Festival a success many willing hands and bodies are needed. Sign up for a 2 hr shift and enjoy the Festival before or after. A sign up roster is available after all the Masses, or call the rectory at 216-861-5344. !
One and Done Choir Fun 7/16/2015 7:30PM
Our Homecoming Festival is next week on Saturday, July 18,2015 from 2-8:00PM. Why not sign up for a volunteer opportunity at the festival AND come sing in a group for the 4:30PM Mass?
There will be one rehearsal on this Thursday evening, July 16, 2016 at 7:30PM. More info call Charlene at the rectory or email charlene.m@stmalachi.org. No experience necessary.
Homecoming Festival 7/18/2015 2-8:00PM
Our St. Malachi 150th Homecoming Festival is this coming Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 2-8:00 PM on the parish grounds. Come join the fun to celebrate St Malachi’s past and present! Enjoy live music and entertainment, games, a corn hole tournament, food trucks, church tours, historical displays, friends and family.
NEEDED: A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR THE
150TH HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Thank you for the great response to our request for
volunteers! However we need a few more, specifically,
at least 3 volunteers to do a 2 hour shift on the Trash/Clean Up Crew and several for the Take Down crew at 8:00 pm.
Please see the sign up board in the vestibule
and at coffee hours after Masses.
Wednesday Prayer Group 7/1/2015 7:00PM
Join us Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 7:00PM for Everyday Mystics, a time of prayer and reflection based on Armchair Mystic by Mark E. Thibodeaux, S.J.
“For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)
Savor the Gospels Tuesdays in July 7:00PM
Feed your soul with the Word any Tuesday evening in July at 7:OO PM in the School. Savor the richness given to us by God. Materials provided. All welcome.
Women’s Reflection and Prayer 7/11/2015 10:00AM
All women are invited to a time of being with each other and 
supporting each other in reflection and prayer… and coffee! We will gather Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 10AM at Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood. Please join us!
After prayer we will have a short meeting to talk about our retreat in June and start thinking about next year.
A Conversation on the Catholic Church’s Teaching on Marriage, 6/28/2015
This Sunday, June 28, Fr. Tony was scheduled to offer a presentation on “Sacramentality” as the Sunday Mornings at St. Malachi program.
In light of Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, Fr. Tony will offer a different topic: “A Conversation on the Catholic Church’s Teaching on Marriage in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, Obergefell v. Hodges legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 States.”
As always, Sunday Mornings at St. Malachi programs are held in St. Malachi Parish Hall beginning at 10:15 AM and will conclude at 11:15 AM.
