The Fruitful Disciples are meeting this Saturday September 25, 2021 at 10-11:30AM via Zoom. We break into two groups, one reaching out to Parishioners and one reaching out to Neighbors to review our outreach and plan Welcoming both. If you’ve not participated in these sessions yet and would like to or if you have questions, please email jackierose @aol.com by Saturday morning. Please join us — the movement of the Holy Spirit is not limited to length of time participating.
If you or someone you know is interested in the Catholic Faith or has been away from the Church and wants to return, the RCIA group is a community of seekers on a journey and companions who accompany them. We begin weekly gatherings on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM in St Pat’s Oak Room. Please contact Stephanie Pritts for details at stephanie.p@stmalachi.org.
On Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:30AM, at John Knox Presbyterian Church 25200 Lorain Road, St. Malachi, St. Patrick’s, St. Colman’s and St. Wendelin’s men are invited to attend a special Fr. Richard Rohr web cast, “A Watering Hole Event” Bill Plotkin is our presenter. Program 11AM, discussion follows. Pizza & drinks provided.
Contact: Jeff Barbalics 216-631-3343 jbarbalics@cgginc.com Mike Graham 216-228-8815 mmrsgraham@msn.com. Come join a company of Men Nurturing Men. This is an interfaith gathering open to all men.
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 7:00 PM (Eastern time) on Thursday.
Centering Prayer
Several parishioners have gotten together for Centering Prayer and would like you to join them. Centering Prayer is on Zoom every Tuesday, at 10am; please note change in day and time. To Register: Please contact Mary Warren via email or telephone mwarren25@cox.net or 216-221-2975. We will send you the Zoom link a few days before the prayer.
Can we trust the Gospels? Do we really know who wrote them? Do the Gospels communicate truth—or fabricated fables? Who did Jesus claim to be? Join us as Dr Brant Pitre draws evidence from early Christian and non-Christian writings about the Gospels and offers an in-depth look at the Gospel accounts of the Crucifixion, Resurrection, and proclamation of Christ’s divinity. Join us for nine Wednesdays, September 22-to November 17, 2021 from 6:30-7:30PM on Google Meet to pray, reflect, and discuss this series on FORMED.org.
Contact Stephanie Pritts at stephanie.p@stmalachi.org for details.
It’s official! Our seminarian moved in and is ready to begin his internship here at Saint Patrick and Saint Malachi parishes. Max Giorgi will be introducing himself at all the liturgies this weekend as we welcome him to our parish family. In addition to our seminarian, we welcome Robert Blackburn who will be spending this next year in our midst as a third-year candidate in the diocese’s Permanent Diaconate Formation Program. We’ll have an opportunity to be introduced to Robert in a couple of weeks.
Mark your calendars for October 9,2021 with a gathering at 11:30AM and fun until 1:45PM. This will be the annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Music Box Supper Club for all St. Malachi volunteers. If you have volunteered in any way for the enhancement of our parish even for an hour during these past two years, this is your invitation! There will be no mailing. Please RSVP: Email: ltch5@aol.com or phone: 216-221-3276. See you there!!
One in four people will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding mental health 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 need for faith-based community conversations about these topics. The videos feature stories of Catholics living with mental health challenges, along with insights from archbishops, theologians, and psychologists.
The Course contains eight sessions, which will run from 11AM-12:30PM each Third Sunday of the month from October 17,2021 through May 15,2022 in St Malachi Parish Meeting Room (former School Library). The Easter Day session will be moved to the following week. Content is helpful for those who struggle with mental health, those who love, provide care for, or minster to those who struggle, or those who are interested in learning more about this topic. All course materials are free online on FORMED.org; however, registration is required for planning purposes.
Participants need to commit to regular attendance for the benefit of the entire group. Cathy Jacob and others who completed the course virtually during the pandemic lockdown will facilitate the group. For details and to register, contact Stephanie Pritts at stephanie.p@stmalachi.org.
This weekend, The U.S. Conference of Bishops and the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will have a special collection on behalf of the people of Haiti devastated by the earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace. As a result of both disasters many Church properties, along with homes and businesses, have been severely damaged or destroyed. Please make your check payable to St. Malachi Parish with the memo marked Earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace Calamities in Haiti.
St Patrick / St Malachi PSR begins Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 9:45AM. If you have not received a Registration Form via email, contact Stephanie Pritts at stephanie.p@stmalachi.org. Please register your children so PSR plans may be finalized.
