The 2021 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal will take place next weekend in our parish. Please refer to the insert in this week’s bulletin which includes our parish’s goal and an overview of the importance of Catholic Charities in our communities. This year’s appeal theme is Love Your Neighbor. Your generous support will transform the lives of others, to offer dignity, possibilities and companionship to those who are most vulnerable. As in the past, an in-pew commitment process will take place the weekend of February 20-21. All who have not received the mailing from Bishop Malesic, or have not had a chance to respond to it, will be asked to consider making a generous pledge to support the ministries and services provided by Catholic Charities.
If you have received the mailing, please respond generously to it and we ask you to also complete the in-pew envelope and indicate by checking the box that you have responded by mail. We invite you to view stories of inspiration and more information at CatholicCommunity.org/2021Appeal. Double your impact! A generous donor, who believes in the mission of Catholic Charities, will match your gift, up to $1 million. Do twice as much good when you give online at CatholicCommunity.org/Match. Thank you!
Join us on Tuesdays Feb. 23, March 23, April 27 and May 25 from 7-8:30PM via Zoom to read and reflect on Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti. You can download a copy at 
During Lent, Saint Patrick will begin a parish initiative entitled, Building with Living Stones as Missionary Disciples. Four Lenten presentations will address this theme of what it is to be a missionary disciple. Many at Saint Malachi are familiar with these terms since members of the parish have been reflecting on this subject. Missionary Discipleship calls us to live in Christ and bring Him to others. How do we already do this? How are we being called to discover new ways for ourselves and our parish family? The presentations will be offered on specific Wednesdays immediately after the 5:30PM Mass at Saint Pat’s.
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 (Eastern time) on Thursday February 25, 2021.
The Sanctuary Course: Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Mental Health.” One in four people will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding mental illness silences many and prevents faith communities from responding compassionately and effectively. This eight-session course explores the realities of mental health and illness, as well as the vital need for faith-based community conversations about these topics. The sessions are accompanied by compelling films that feature the stories of Catholics living with mental health challenges, along with the insights of archbishops, theologians, and psychologists.” –from sanctarymentalhealth.org/catholics/.
Join parishioners at Saint Patrick for Mass on Fridays at 5:30PM followed by Stations of the Cross. Because of Covid, we will be praying the Stations in a special way and will be using various versions of this beautiful devotion each week. Themes will include prayers for Protection of Human Life, meditations on Social Concerns, and Spirituality. The homily at Mass will be integrated with the theme for each evening.
Please join us for Theology on the Rocks, Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7PM via Zoom. Jan DeLuca, Theology on the Rocks Planning Team and Sr. Valerie Sweeney, minister in Pastoral Care at Jennings Center will be our speakers. The Topic will be The Greatest of These is Love. So many times, we have heard 1 Corinthians 13:13 and during this month focused on ‘love’, our speakers will talk about spousal love, especially during difficult times. We look forward to seeing you all for this month’s talk. Join us for Fellowship & Fabulous Discussion. Limited to 90 Computer Audience. Register in advance:
A Moment for Intercessory 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 7PM (Eastern time) on Thursday, February 18, 2021.