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The Community of
St. Malachi Newsletter
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The Community of St. Malachi – First Personal Parish of the Diocese of Cleveland
Celebrating 26 Years of Faith in God and in the Future!
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30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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October 28, 2001 |
COOPERATIVE…COLLABORATIVE…CONJUNCTIVE …
(Whatever you want to call it, it’s a grand "sharing" thing…)
Rejoice and Renew-based committees comprised of members of both our parishes –
the Community of St. Malachi and St. Malachi Parish – have scheduled important joint spiritual enrichment activities in November.
I - Spiritual Development - a choice of two sessions of "coming together" to
share thoughts about William A. Barry’s article "Why Do You Pray?" (attached).
2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 or 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
a choice of two sessions of "coming together" to
share thoughts about William A. Barry’s article "Why Do You Pray?" (attached).
2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 or 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
in the hall See the attached flyer for details; for further information contact the committee chair, Cathy LaBianca-Johnson, or one of the other committee members: Lois
Samsel, Mary Jane Treichel, Karen Duffy, Moira McLinden, Mary Carol Lucic, Carole
Dlouhy, Dick Gibbons, Becky McKenna, Kevin Mckenna.
II – St. Malachi Book Club -
A large group discussion of Ronald Rolheiser’s book,
"The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality"
- with everyone welcome – even if you haven’t read the book at all…or have just started it…or are only part way through. You are invited to come share in the their enthusiasm with those who took part in the five smaller group discussions earlier this month.
6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, in St. Malachi Center
(with coffee, soft drinks and snacks)
Discussion facilitators: Lou Keim, Carole Dlouhy and Mary Jane Treichel. Participants will include Fr. Tony Schuerger and Fr. Jim O’Donnell
If you have a copy of the book, bring it along. If you don’t, just bring yourself!
Information: Mary Carol Lucic (216-221-5017) or Rebecca Rocco (440-838-8767)
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- St. Pat’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner –
with Christmas Boutique, to benefit work of parish
Holy Name Society, 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 3601 Bridge Ave., Cleveland. Donation: $8
Details: 216-631-6872.
- John Carroll University -
Institute of Catholic Studies admission-free programs: 1) Dramatic
presentation "An Evening with G. K. Chesterton," by actor/historian John Chalberg, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1, Lombardo Student Center. 2) Lecture by Rabbi David Dalin of Jewish Theological Seminary, on "A Righteous Gentile: Pope Pius XII and the Jews," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Lombardo Student Center. Details: 216-397-4558.
- St. Joseph Academy -
"Halls of Holly" Christmas boutique, with 75 artists,
crafters and artisans, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
3, 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland. With Italian gourmet menu Friday and
all-nations ethnic menu Saturday available for purchase. Admission: $2; seniors,
$1 and children under 8, free. Information: 216-251-6788.
- Magnificat High School –
Annual Night-in-Blue Bazaar and Spaghetti Dinner,
sponsored by Fathers’ and Mothers’ Clubs, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4; with bingo, blackjack, children’s and family games; grand prize, 2002 Pontiac
Sunfire; admission, parking free. Placement exams, 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 10 and 17; with $10 test fee; parent information fair concurrent with Nov. 10 test; registration: Terry Carney, admissions office, 440-331-1572. Magnificat will begin accepting applications for 2002-2003 year in January, 2002. Magnificat Drama Club to present the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, school auditorium, 20770 Hilliard Blvd,, Rocky River; tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens.
- Trinity High School -
Open house for prospective students and their families,
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. School address: 12425 Granger Rd., Garfield Heights.
Details: Marc Kaminski, 216-581-1644, Ext. 115.
- Gilmour Academy -
Fifth annual speaker series, established in his memory by
the parents of Michael Pender, class of 1990, who died following a lung transplant in 1991. First speaker: Dr. James Garbarino, co-director of Cornell University’s Family Life Development Center, whose books include "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good Parents," 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in Our Lady Chapel; open to all parents and educators. Second speaker: Mackenzie Phillips, former TV star fired for addiction-related unreliability, with advice for parents during a box lunch talk, noon-
1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Tudor House; lunch reservations: Kathy Kenny, 440-473-8018.School address: 34001 Cedar Rd., Gates Mills..
- Newman Campus Ministry -
Annual statewide Diocesan Catholic Student Conference, "Seeking Just Faith," Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-11, Center for Pastoral Leadership, Wickliffe, with overnights at Sheraton Hotel, Wickliffe. Cost: $35. Details: 440-243-4955.
- Jesuit Retreat House –"
Bereavement and Spirituality Day" beginning with 9:30 a.m. continental
breakfast and concluding with 4 p.m. Mass, Saturday, Nov. 3, presented by Fr. Dan Schlegel, associate pastor of St. Christopher Parish; cost, including lunch: $25. "The Annulment Process…A
Prayerful Approach" presented by Fr. Don Brickman, judicial vicar of the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4; for divorced persons thinking about remarriage, parents of divorced children and others interested; cost: $15. Retreat House address: 5629 State Rd., Parma.
Reservations and details: 440-884-9300.
CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
for the families and friends of Mary Jane Kenney and of Russell L. Schroeder.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
– please keep in your prayers Bea Donofrio, Dennis Stramel, Rich Bender, Irene Gomez, Alice Kane,
Rosemary Doyle, Shirley Bayless, Rita Kobak, Rosemary Feighan, Mary Beth Gibbons, Patrick Stands, James Soukup.
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A CSM WELCOME
to the three infants baptized during our Oct. 14 Eucharistic Liturgy: Mia Noelle Becker, daughter of Mary and Noel Becker; Alejandro Gregorio Angel Gutierrez, son of Luis Gutierrez and Anita Hoffman Fox, and
Emmaline Frances Jenne, daughter of Lorna and Raymond Jenne.
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St. Malachi Annual
CELEBRATION OF SERVICE
(postponed from Sept. 11 because of that date's tragedies)
For all liturgical and social service volunteers with the Community of St. Malachi,
St. Malachi Parish, and their related ministries
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30
Prayer service in church - Ice cream social in hall
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All Souls’ Day – Friday, Nov. 2
Masses at 7 a.m., Noon, and 7 p.m.
Liturgy of Remembrance to especially commemorate those buried from St. Malachi this past year.
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ABOLISHING THE DEATH PENALTY – A TEACH IN
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3
St. Patrick’s Club, 3606 Bridge Ave., Cleveland
Keynote Speaker: Jim Tobin, Social Concerns Director, Ohio Catholic Conference of Bishops
Topic: "Moral Foundation and Legal Possibilities for Building a Culture of Non-violence"
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Four presenters:
1) A Murder Victim’s Family Speaks
2) Life on Death Row
3) Injustice of the Justice System
4) Local Effective Action
Sponsors: St. Patrick’s Social Action Committee, Cleveland Pax Christi, Commission on Catholic Community Action and Cleveland Coalition Against the Death Penalty
Information: 216-631-6872
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Monday Night Meal Menus
Oct 29: Potluck
Nov 5: Italian Sausage
Nov 12: Hot Dogs & Buns
Nov 19: Thanksgiving Sign-Up Board
Nov 26: Chicken- Dave Starre
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Deadlines
CSM Newsletter: Nov 4 (for Nov 11 issue)
Communio: Today, Oct 28 (for Nov 11 issue)
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Collection Update
Sep 2: $2886 * Sep 9: $2574
Sep 16: $4482 * Sep 23: $3101
Sep 30: $2729
- (Weekly amount needed to
meet budget: $3453.
Please make checks payable
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A MESSAGE FROM CSM COUNCIL
The Community of St. Malachi is seeking a member to co-chair our
Liturgy Committee with Jeanette Shemo. The committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the rectory. An appreciation of the liturgy and organizational skills are essential. For further information call Mike Pellegrino, 216-351-8553.
CSM Council Meeting – 7-9 p.m. (preceded by 15-minute social) Tuesday, Nov. 6,
in either the school or the center, likely the school. All welcome. Info: Gary Pritts, 216-228-6272.
A Message from CHARLENE McELWEE
"The Children’s Choir rehearsals are held at 2 p.m. Saturdays but we are trying to determine if another day or time might be more suitable for families. All children aged 7-plus are welcome. Suggestions as to rehearsal scheduling will be appreciated. Also, if your child is a potential choir member, please call me. 216-781-3110 or 216-861-5343." - C.M.
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- West Side Catholic Center -
Benefit celebration, "Warm Hearts, Winter Nights," 7 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 16, Wagner’s Country Inn, 30855 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. With silent auction, informal dining, cash bar, entertainment, presentation of Dorothy Day Award. Center and shelter director: CSM member Aggie Hoskin. Individual tickets: $40. Reservations by Nov. 2. Information: 216-631-4741.
- West Side Ecumenical Ministry -
"Harvest Celebration" to benefit Community Corner Hunger
and Family Center, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Brennan’s Party Center, 13000 Triskett Rd., Cleveland.With buffet dinner, silent auction, entertainment. Center program director: CSM member Lou Keim.
Tickets: $40. Reservations by Nov. 9. Call 216-631-6508.
- WomanShare Retreats and Resources for Recovering Women –
Fall workshop, 8:30 a.m.-
3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, St. Malachi Hall. Topic: "Healthy or Toxic? Shame and Guilt." Presenter:
Marcia Pollis, psychotherapist and licensed social worker with 25-plus years experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency. Bring a brown bag lunch; continental breakfast, snacks and beverages provided. Fee:$10, at door. For a scholarship, call Peg Huffman, 216-721-0930.
- Catholic Ministry to the Incarcerated –
"When I Was in Prison, You Came"
two-weekend, eight-session training program for present and prospective prison ministry volunteers from Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties, Nov. 16-17 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1 (5:30 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays), Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Presenters to include Fr. Jim O’Donnell, Sr. Beverly
LoGrasso, Rev. Charles See, Rev. Mr. Tom Senn and many others, as well as men and women who have been incarcerated and family members. Registration fee: $50 (includes Friday dinners, Saturday lunches and snacks). Scholarships available. Deadline: Nov. 12. Details: Sr. Rita Mary Harwood (216-696-6525, Ext. 3500) or Linda Catanzaro (216-371-3204).
- John Michael Talbot Concert -
7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in St. Angela Merici Church,
20970 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park. Tickets: $15. Details: parish center (440-333-2133) or Carole
Dlouhy (216-883-1995).
- Holiday Craft Fair/Boutique –
St. Colman’s: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, church hall,
2027 W. 65th, Cleveland; details: 216-221-7197. St. Wendelin’s: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, church hall, 2281 Columbus Rd., Cleveland; details: Helen Gebura, 216-781-7109.
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