On Monday, March 25, 2019, from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, the Jesuit Retreat Center will offer a day of Divine Seeing – a form of prayer using sacred images. In this Season of Lent, we pray with Christ, we sorrow with Christ, and we hope with Christ.
Presented by Lee Mattano Palencar. Cost is $45. To register contact (440) 884-9300 or visit: http://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org
Near West Young Adults will meet Sunday, March 24 2019, after the 11:30AM Mass at Ohio City Galley (across the street from the Church) for brunch. Please meet at the back of the Church and walk over together.
All are welcome! Contact stephanie.p@stmalachi.org to be on the contact list.
March 17: Making Easter Wreaths, God’s Mercy Video, Book Club
March 24: Being Gift: Praying with Dorothy Day
March 31: Stations of the Cross led by PSR students – Church
Please join us for Theology on the Rocks, Monday, March 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Copper Cup at the Ironwood Cafe, 680 Dover Center Rd. Westlake. This is a monthly discussion series to bring Catholic adults, age 40+ together in a casual atmosphere to explore their faith.
This month’s topic is Confess Your Face Off – a discussion on the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how joyful and peaceful it can be presented by Fr. Jim Cosgrove – Parochial Vicor (St. Clare Parish, Lyndhurst). Cost is $10 (pay at the door) includes appetizers, cash bar. Register at http://theologyontherocks.wixsite.com/west
Please join us for an hour of learning and healing along your grief journey. Our Grief Support leaders are certified as Ministers of Consolation. Our Catholic-based support can be supplemental to your existing support groups.
We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month at 3:00 PM., except on holidays, then we meet the 4th Sunday. The next Support Group is Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon (temporary trailer office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); and Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park (office). The topic for March will be: “He Knows …” No registration is required; Just come and join us. For more information, visit our website https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx or contact Rhonda at 216.930.4866 rabrams@clecem.org.
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio will sponsor a one-day conference for men. In an environment with hundreds or thousands of men, speakers offer presentations on many issues men deal with in the contemporary world. In this “charged” atmosphere, men learn they are not alone in the struggle. It is a time of great spiritual encouragement. Bishop Perez will speak at 3:00 PM and celebrate Mass at 4:00 PM. To learn more about the program and register, go to: http://www. cmfneo.com/. Registration Deadline: March 19.
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, St. Malachi, St. Patrick’s and St. Wendelin’s men are invited to attend a webcast with Sr. Joan Chittister & Fr. Richard Rohr, “The Human Spirit & The Times We Live In.” Pizza and drinks will be provided. Gather: 10:30am; Webcast at 11:00 with discussion after.
Where: John Knox Presbyterian Church 25200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. Contact: Jeff Barbalics 216-631-3343 jbarbalics@cgginc.com Mike Graham 216-228-8815 mmrsgraham@msn.com. Great way to continue your Lenten spiritual journey.
Join us on Wednesday evening, March 20, 2019 for the annual diocesan-wide “Evening of Confession.” All churches in the diocese will have confessors available from 5-8PM. Experience God’s loving mercy. In the words of Pope Francis, “God never tires of forgiving us.” This is an excellent Lenten practice as we prepare for Easter.
Our Liturgy Commission meets this Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the rectory to continue preparation for our Triduum and Easter celebrations. Join us! Call Charlene at the rectory (216) 861-5343 or talk to any commission member.
Join us Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Danny Boy’s Restaurant, 24129 Lorain Rd. between 11 AM and 10 PM. A portion of your meal cost will be donated to support scholarships for our men to attend the Men’s Retreat. You MUST have a printed copy of the Danny Boy flier which is available at coffee hour today.
