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Rejoice together as a community, and renew together in discerning a vision, and goals, It will be a process of listening, reflecting, visioning and planning by and for the CSM in concert Individual and group processes will be implemented. Each person will be heard individually and Projected scheduled times for this to happen are:
Check your calendars! More info will be forthcoming. As a community, we all have a role and
This year, after much discussion, the CSM Council took an important step and created a separate
Personal Needs Fund to assist with the personal, financial needs of individuals who are members or
who are affiliated with the CSM. It was decided to have the fund administered by the pastor. This is an important highlight in our Annual Report. Additional copies of the current report are available at the coffee hour. Please see me. Note: Treasurer JoAnn Kramer wishes to remind you that checks representing special gifts to the CSM, on any occasion, should please have the memo line indicate "Special Gift to CSM." – Rebecca Rocco, CSM Council President (See Page 3 for news of something else that’s new. IT’S APPRECIATION TIME… (Ed. Note: remember the old saying, "I don’t care what you say about me, as long as you spell my name right?" Well, here goes…) We’ll start off with a gracious note from the ever-gracious Cindy DiNardo: A Huge Thank You! A million thanks to all whose hard work, creativity and leadership made our special 25th Anniversary day such a success. Everything went so beautifully, and everyone had a wonderful time. Fr. Paul’s instructive homily, the church decorations, the delicious brunch catered by Gary Lucarelli, the festive dinner and hilarious entertainment all made for an unforgettable time. Most of all, being together as a family, celebrating our history and our relationships, and looking forward to wherever the Spirit may lead us in the future – this was truly Community! - Love, CD So, here’s the "hard work, creativity and leadership" crowd: Anniversary Steering Committee: Kay Vine, chair – Peg Connell, Rosemarie DeJohn, Cindy DiNardo, Mary Englert, Pat Forkas, Greg Gortz, Lou Keim, Mary Ann Kunkel, Paul Kunkel, Joe Mohar, Rebecca Rocco Anniversary Social Events: Rosemarie DeJohn, chair – Dolores Bastaich, Terry Hayes, Sally Hayes, Marie James, Roseanne Kaminski, Lou Keim, Mary Ann Kunkel, Jim Laubenthal, Mary Laubenthal, Bill McLaughlin, Marguerite O’Donnell, Barb Parkowski, Norb Parkowski, Casey Stengel, Kay Vine Dinner Reservations: Rosemarie DeJohn, Carol Lavelle Centerpieces: Jonni Flaherty, Mary Ann Marsal, Ron Perger, Kay Vine, Stanton’s Touch Florist Special Assistance: Judy Bozell, JoAnn Kramer, Mike May Dinner Introduction and Acknowledgements: Rebecca Rocco, Kay Vine Blessing Song Leaders: CSM Musicians Dinner Entertainment: Lou Keim, chair and cast lead – Mary Englert, script and cast – Peter Toomey, narration – Steve DeJohn, cast and "Peanut Butter Sandwich" gig (flip chart by Ron Perger) - Bruce Wacker, cast – Pat Walsh, opening song lead and stage management – Charlene McElwee, Kevin Aylward, Carol Kuegeler, musicians – Nora Owens, solo "Danny Boy" – Ron Perger, solo "Dominique" - Lou Keim, Mike May, slide preparation; Kay Vine, projection Special Ministries Musical Entertainment: Back Door Ministry – Drew McAuliffe, lyricist and song leader; Lou Keim, choreographer; Sr. Francis Borgia, Megan Leitch, Kathy Carpenter, Barb Parkowski, Norb Parkowski, Mary Ann Kunkel, Paul Kunkel Monday Night Meal – Dave Starre, Lisa Flaherty, Kathy Cooney, Vicki Sefcik,, Mary Johnson, Barb Parkowski, Patti Klatil, Mary Piar, Jim Mejewski, Ray Centa, Jan Galven, Sally Hayes Christian Formation – Chad Garven, Gary Pritts, Pat Leitch, Jack Galo, Kate Galo, Margaret Aylward, Rachel Fichter, Rick Zimmerman, Karen Duffy, Jen DeJohn Special Acknowledgement: Lou Keim, Dinner Entertainment chair, and Rosemarie DeJohn, Social Events chair, join in expressing CSM appreciation of the exceptional courtesy, cooperation and consideration of our sometimes peculiar needs extended by Jason Brennan and his staff at Brennan’s Party Center. Not to mention the great food! And cheers for Charlene McElwee who, with an assist from Steve DeJohn, wrote the lyrics for "It’s a Grand Night for Memories" and "Thanks for the Ministry." They’re keepers…
CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS – for the family and friends of Daniel P. Murphy, who was buried from St. Malachi May 2. HEALTH DEPARTMENT – please keep in your prayers Herman Strnisha, Mary Beth Gibbons, Dennis Stramel, Margaret Pickle, Bea Donofrio, Margaret Wolf, Len Haas, Br. Cliff Bringleson CR, and Charles Murray. CSM BAPTISMAL WELCOME – to Peyton Frances Giffels, daughter of Christine and Charles Giffels, granddaughter of Dick and Mary Lou Giffels, and baby sister to her big brother, Alistair. CSM CONGRATULATIONS – to Karen Domann and Scott Komondor, who married here at St. Malachi yesterday (May 13). And LET’S HEAR IT FOR CSM member Dr. Butch Humbert, who was featured and oft quoted in last Sunday’s (May 7) Plain Dealer top story on the area’s busiest trauma unit. He’s a third year resident in the emergency department at Metro-Health Medical Center. From the story we learn that Butch will start a new job this summer in Indianapolis. Our loss.
-4- STILL MORE APPRECIATION… A Message from Shirley Gallagher: "My thanks to the many CSM members who prayed for my son, Denny, while he was ill, and for the Mass to be offered July 9. And my thanks to Fr. Tony for leading us in prayer at the funeral parlor. Denny had a quick and happy death, and I thank God for that. Sincerely…" SG A Message from Kay Vine: "In response to a letter sent telling Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of the April 30 CSM 25th Anniversary events, he wrote, in part: ‘We are grateful for the good work of the Community and its witness to the Gospel. We pray that God continues to bless your efforts.’" - KV "To the following CSM and St. Malachi Parish members, thanks for all the help in celebrating the seasons of Lent and Easter – cleaning, painting, arranging, scrubbing, sewing, hanging, ironing, encouraging, laundering, printing, designing, folding, collating…" KV, Coordinator
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