The Community of St. Malachi – First Personal Parish of the Diocese of Cleveland
Celebrating 26 Years of Faith in God and in the Future!  

PLEASE SEE – AND HOLD ON TO -- ATTACHED
CALENDAR FOR DETAILS OF ALL ADVENT, HOLY DAY AND CHRISTMAS SEASON SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

1. Inside the church: Friday, Nov. 30 (5 p.m.) Advent set-up, including changing altar cloths, setting up creche and Advent wreath; light supper provided. Saturday, Dec. 15, (9 a.m.-noon): church cleaning, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping etc. Wednesday, Dec. 19, (6:30 p.m.): Decorating Phase I – hanging garland, wreaths with Jesse symbols and other preliminary activities. Sunday, Dec. 23 (after 12:30 Mass): Decorating Phase II – trees, flowers, plants, creche, lights and wall hangings. To volunteer help, call Kay Vine, 216-781-3110 or 216-861-5343.
2. St. Malachi Center: Saturday, Dec. 1 (6-8 p.m.) Assist with family party for the neighborhood, including help with crafts, taking pictures with Santa, and assisting children with activities; call Kim, 216-771-3036. Wednesday, Dec. 12 (2-6 p.m.) Children’s Christmas boutique – needed, by Dec. 11, are new or "like new" gift items for parents, teens, children and toddlers then assistance Dec. 12 with setting up boutique and helping children select and wrap gifts for family members. Call Kim, 216-771-3036. Saturday, Dec. 15 (5:15-7 p.m.) Posadas – assist with celebration of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem; needs include singers, coaches, hospitality and assistance with watching children; call Cathy Saegel, 216-771-3036.
3. Fruit Basket Delivery to 400 seniors at Lakeview and Riverview, noon Sunday, Dec. 9. Call Sr. Francis, 216-861-5343.

And along the same lines, a message from

4. Bonnie Mar: "Shoppers! Remember Malachi Mart this Christmas season for gift items, cards, wraps, decorations, etc. ‘Where you save more than you spend!’ All proceeds benefit the programs of St. Malachi Center. Store hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. Just down the street at 1303 Washington Ave. Look for the bright new white paint on our store front, thanks to a generous group of volunteers. And speaking of VOLUNTEERS, if you can offer a few hours of your time this season, the Mart could really use your help in marking and stocking goods, assisting customers and other easy but essential activities. Please call me, 216-621-1988."

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  – please keep in your prayers Dennis Stramel, Rich Bender, Mary Beth Gibbons, Bea Donofrio, Rosemary Doyle, Rita Kobak, Shirley Bayless, Patricia Hearns, Lucy Balser Dennis Stramel, Rich Bender, Mary Beth Gibbons, Bea Donofrio, Rosemary Doyle, Rita Kobak, Shirley Bayless, Patricia Hearns, Lucy Balser

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THIS ‘N THAT – 
• Congrats to Rosie Torrence, St. Edward High School teacher, on receiving this year’s Br. Thomas Henning CSC Award, the highest honor given a non-graduate of the school. 
• Beginning next month, Bea Donofrio’s new address will be Bea Donofrio, c/o Mimi Bruckman, 820 Hewett Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. 
• reports that his role as Noodles the Pirate in Huntington Playhouse’s "Peter Pan" is his "smallest role ever (except, of course, in real life)." He’ll fill this diminutive part through Dec. 23, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Reservations: $15, children $10. Call 440-871-8333 (Tues.-Sat. 1-5 p.m.) He says he’d "love to see you there and after the show."

• Community of St. Malachi Council - Meeting, 6:45-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, St. Malachi Center. All welcome. Details: Gary Pritts, 216-228-6272.
• Christian Formation – 5^th and 6^th grade class sale of student-made greeting cards featuring St. Malachi Church, at coffee hour Sunday, Dec. 9. Information: Teresa Andreani, 216-221-9356.
• St. Malachi Book Club - Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, Barb Parkowski home, 4631 Williamstown Dr., North Olmsted (440-734-5822). Book: "Saving Graces" by Patricia Gaffney. January book:  "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time" by Marcus Borg.
• John Carroll University – Open lecture by Cardinal Godfried Danneels of Belgium, "Where Do I Find Hope?" – 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, followed by reception, SAC Conference Room; with parking at JCU and Gesu Church. All welcome. Info: 216-397-4991.
• Near West Theatre – "Annie" running now through Sunday, Dec. 2, St. Patrick Club, 3606 Bridge Ave.
  7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. All tickets $5. Details: 216-651-2828.
• Lesbian and Gay Catholic Community – Advent prayer service with Bishop Roger Gries, OSB presiding, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Ascension Parish, 14040 Puritas Ave. ; refreshments follow. Sponsor: Diocesan Gay and Lesbian Family Ministry. All welcome. Information: 216-696-6525, Ext. 3500.
• Interreligious Task Force on Central America – 21^st Annual Commemoration of the Central America Martyrs, Sunday, Dec. 2, Beaumont School, Cleveland Heights; 3:30 p.m. registration/displays; 4:30 p.m. interfaith  service; 5:30 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. speaker program. Tickets: $20 (216-961-0003) ; $25 at door.

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