Category Archives: Reflections

An Invitation

“We need that same fire in the heart. Paul reminds Timothy to ‘stir into a flame the gift of God’ (2 Tim 1:6). Like Timothy, we must get in touch with the power of the spirit at the center of our lives and communities, and experience God’s presence lighting up our drooping spirits. Out of Read more ..
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Parish Council Candidates for 2011-2012

The link below will take you to a flyer with the bios for the new candidates for Parish Council. Please review as ballots for voting will be available May 22nd. Thanks to ALL the wonderful people who so generously give of their time to serve on Council.  St Malachi’s is a better place because of Read more ..
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You Are Invited!

There are many benefits of tradition and ritual with our families and our friends. We celebrate the events (births, weddings, etc). And we celebrate their memory (birthdays and anniversaries). We make those original events present to us by reuniting with the people who were present (a wedding party) and others, by sharing stories, pictures and Read more ..
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Samaritan Ministry Workshop

If you know someone who may have a problem with alcohol and/or other drugs, please consider attending this workshop on May 14th. During this FREE session, speakers will discuss relevant topics including: addiction as a brain disease; effects of drinking/using on others; treatment options; 12 step programs of recovery; resources in the community. Below is Read more ..
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Inch By Inch

Let Us Move Racial Acceptance Forward! Let Us Move the Pursuit of Peace Forward! Let Us Move the Elimination of Judging Others Forward! Let Us Move the Idea of  Us and Them, Not Us or Them Forward! Respect for All as We Journey Together. Let Us Move the Acceptance of Religious Diversity Forward! There is Read more ..
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Experiencing the Invitation of God

It happens every year … do you remember?  … back in school. Some of us liked it, some of us hated it. New teacher(s), new class(es), new classmate(s). New things to learn, new things to do. Some of us were excited, some worried, some quickly bored. Some of us treasured learning something new and could Read more ..
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Samaritan Ministry

St. Malachi Church is again sponsoring “Samaritan Ministry,” a FREE two-session program of education on alcoholism and substance abuse.  The program is especially designed to help interested persons develop a deeper understanding of the effects of alcoholism and substance abuse on an individual’s life and the lives of family members. Topics include: an overview of Read more ..
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A Dream Maker for Others May I Be

A DREAM MAKER MAY I BE—FOR THOSE WHOSE DREAMS ARE NOT YET FULFILLED. A JOY MAKER MAY I BE—FOR THOSE WITHOUT A SPIRIT OF OPTIMISM . A PEACE MAKER MAY I BE—FOR THOSE IN NEED OF HARMONY  & SUPPORT. A HOPE MAKER MAY I BE—FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR LIGHT & ENCOURAGEMENT. A LOVE MAKER MAY Read more ..
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Out of my Comfort Zone

It would be much easier to write a post with all the excuses for why I do not do things.  There is the classics; I am too busy; something with the kids; its supposed to rain – there are too many to list.  But last night we put all the excuses aside because I knew Read more ..
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Reflections from Pentecost

Below are the wonderful reflections shared in the bulletin this past weekend for Pentecost! In the Sprit of Communio – reflections for this Pentecost May 23, 2010 These  submissions are unedited – in the text they were sent in to reflect the uniqueness of the people who submitted them. A Taste of St. Malachi’s Second Read more ..
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