The Near West Partner Parishes PSR begins this Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Pat’s 9:45-10:45 AM. Grades 7-8-9 continue at St. Malachi from 10:15-11:20 AM. Preschool begins October 13, 2019 and runs monthly at St. Pat’s. For details or to register, contact Stephanie at the Rectory.
Please join us on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Panera Bread in Lakewood for the Spiritual Development Commission Meeting. We will discuss the Forming Intentional Disciples sessions, the Women’s Retreat and Men’s Spirit Activities.
RIVER’S EDGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
River’s Edge, located at 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland is seeking volunteers to join our team. We are looking for those that are excited about the work we do and will be available to assist in making sure our programs run smoothly. If you are interested please email info@riversedgecleveland.com.
European Festival 9.7.2019 1100am
St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church invites you to “… experience cultures from across Europe” at the 10th Annual European Festival being held Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11 AM – 11PM at 5390 W. 220th St., Fairview Park, Ohio. The festival brings together the music, ethnic traditions and delicious cuisine from countries across Europe. Activities appeal to visitors of all ages, faiths and backgrounds. Visitors to the annual event will enjoy live music and dancing throughout the day by a wide variety of ethnic musicians and dance troupes from Northeast Ohio. “The Shotskis,” a Cleveland-area polka band will headline the day’s entertainment with a polka party beginning at 7:00PM until 10:30PM. Other entertainment will take place throughout the day. For more information go to the website: https://www.stmarymagdalenebyzantine.org/european-fest
HEALING THE HUMAN FAMILY 9.10.2019 5:00pm
Please join The Institute of Catholic Studies and John Carroll – Sacred Heart University Partnership Committee on September 10, 2019 at 5PM at John Carroll University, Donahue Auditorium in Dolan Science Center for “Healing the Human Family” a talk given by Archbishop John Baptist Odama, Arch-bishop of Gula, Uganda. Archbishop Odama is a leading peacemaker in Uganda. Please call 216-397-4558 with any questions.
SPEAKER SERIES Blessed Trinity Parish 9.17 – 11.5.2019
Please join us for a Speaker Series at Blessed Trinity Parish, 14040 Puritas Ave. Cleveland. The topic is: Our Church Beyond Crisis: Preparing for Change. The Speakers are: Rev. Doug Koesel; Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ; Rev. Joe Fortuna; Rev. Don Cozzens; Dr. Joan Nuth. The dates for the Speakers Series are Tuesday evenings Sept. 17th, October 1st, 15th and 29th, and Nov. 5th from 7PM to 8:30PM. All are welcome. For more information contact Blessed Trinity’s Parish Office at 216-671-5890; Website: www.blessedtrinitycleveland.org
Retreat for LGBTQ Christians 10.4.2019
LGBTQ Christians and/or their family and friends are welcome to attend the 20th annual Emmaus retreat. Celebrate and share your journey with LGBTQ men and women, supportive and knowledgeable religious and parents of gay children in a fun, reflective and prayerful atmosphere. The retreat begins Friday, October 4, 2019 at 7PM and ends Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8:30PM. The retreat will be held at the Jesuit Retreat Center located in Parma, Ohio. The cost of $95 includes a private single room and four meals. The retreat will be facilitated by Marian Durkin C.S.A. and a planning team. Fr. Steve Krupa S.J. is our guest speaker. Register on the JRC website at www.jesuitretreatcenter.org. For more information, please contact JRC at (440) 884-9300 or Sister Marian Durkin at (330)659-5112 or email her at smd@srsofcharity.org.
L’Arche Cleveland Fall Fundraiser 10.11.2019 6:00pm
It’s time for our annual Fall Fundraiser at L’Arche Cleveland. Join us on Friday, Oct. 11, at the Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland on their Motown & More: Divas Edition night. Doors open at 6PM. Concert starts at 8PM. Parking will be available for $6.00, $8.00 or $10.00 depending on location. L’Arche Cleveland will get 100% of tickets purchased, but only if they are purchased from our personal web page! To buy tickets, please click the button labeled Ticket Website.
We will hold a silent auction and raffle prior to the concert, and dinner and drinks will be available for purchase (L’Arche will receive a portion of food and drink purchases.) If you plan on dining before or during the concert, you will need to make a dining reservation so the kitchen can estimate quantities needed. Seats will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that tickets MUST be purchased from our personal webpage in order for us to receive funds. The link needed to purchase tickets is: bit.ly/LarcheCle. We are still in need of baskets and basket sponsors for our silent auction. If you would like to help, please contact Alex at 216-721-2614 or fundraising@larchecleveland.org.
Please join us in Taizé prayer, a meditative, candlelit service including simple chants sung repeatedly, rich silence and prayers of praise and intercession. We will meet Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7pm in St. Malachi Church. Please bring a friend.
It is almost half way to the 40th annual St. Malachi Church Run and we plan to celebrate the half way point with a 15 minute campus clean-up, a 20 minute walk/run and a social at our neighbors Mulberry’s,who has seriously great pizza!
Join us on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6:30PM in the back parking lot. This fun filled event is being put on by our good friends at Run Wild CLE, a community service organization whose mission is to Do Good! Come and enjoy the energy and spirit of this terrific community minded group. Laughter and fun is guaranteed!
The Second Saturday Supper will be at El Rinconcito Chapin at 3330 Broadview Road (Left off of West 25thSt.) at 5:30PM on September 14, 2019. All of St. Malachi parishioners and friends are welcome to join us for authentic food of Guatemala (not too Picante). Questions: call Chris Dusek at 216 631-6961.
Adults who desire to explore Catholicism, whether baptized or not, whether confirmed or not, are welcome to participate in RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. We will gather on Tuesday evenings at St Pat’s from 7-8:30PM beginning on September 17, 2019. Please contact Stephanie at the rectory (216-861-5343) for more information for yourself or a friend.
On Saturday, September 21, 2019 St. Malachi, St. Patrick & St. Wendelin men are invited to attend a special Fr. Richard Rohr webcast, “Transformation” Pizza & drinks provided. Gather: 10:30 AM; Webcast: 11:00 AM, discussion after at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 25200 Lorain Rd. Contact: Jeff Barbalics 216-631-3343 jbarbalics@cgginc.com or Mike Graham 216-228-8815 mmrsgraham@msn.com. Great way to continue deepening your Spiritual Journey. This is an interfaith gathering open to all men.
Men from St. Malachi, St. Pat’s and St. Wendelin’s are invited to the Men’s Gathering Breakfast, Where: Blessed Trinity 14040 Puritas Ave. Corner of W-140 St. When: Saturday, September 28,2019. Time: 8:30am – 10:30am (Please arrive early) Cost: is $3.00
Guest Speaker: TBA Questions: call Jeff Barbalics 216-631-3343 or Mike Graham 216-228-8815 If you are looking for something different to continue your spiritual journey this is it. So come join men nurturing men.
Malachi’s is again participating in the Ohio City Street Festival on Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 12-8pm. Welcoming and enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help set up and staff our table for a 1-2 hour shift. This is a fun day and a great opportunity to reach out to our neighbors and larger community. Contact Cathy Jacob, 440-773-0829 or cathyjacob3@gmail.com.
