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The Community
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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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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
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January 13, 2002
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And the beat goes on…
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AGAIN,
SOMETHING(S) NEW!
1) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Rosemarie
DeJohn, CSM Council vice president, sends this message: "Are you ‘meeting-ed’ out? Do you dread going to or leading a meeting because you really don’t see what’s going on? Do you think that you are not affected by the meetings you attend or run?
If yes is the answer to any of the above, we invite you to the first of a three-part series on
leadership development, beginning with how to run and participate in effective meetings.
CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE MEETINGS
9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26
St. Malachi Center
Presenter: David Delambo, Diocesan Office on Pastoral Planning
"Please join us and bring with you those who are our leaders of the future! See you there!" – RFD
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| 2) SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES – Colleen Hughes,
recently welcomed into the CSM, gives us this message: "Looking for a smaller group within the Community of St. Malachi to ‘do life’ with this Lent and beyond? Join
Carole Dlouhy, CSM Spiritual Development chair, and several new CSM members on the journey of forming new small faith communities,
7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 - St. Malachi Center
"Small faith communities provide the opportunity to connect with others who, like you, desire to grow spiritually, to serve together, and to cultivate challenging and supportive relationships. Some at St. Malachi have belonged to such groups for many years and have found them very fulfilling. Getting connected is a team effort, and attending this introductory session is the first step to finding your home within a small faith community. All are welcome. With any questions, please call Colleen Hughes, 216-226-1721."
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Christmas Decorations – will be taken down today, following the 12:30 Mass. Help is needed!
Please stick around.
{Editorial comment: Kay Vine provided "a preliminary list" (her term) of the church Christmas season cleaners and decorators. That was before she fractured her foot. Since she seemingly has managed to keep up with so much else on her busy calendar – why are we not surprised? – we’ll wait until next issue of this newsletter to name and thank all the good souls to whom the rest of us are indebted for our beautiful, warm and spiritually inspiring surroundings. And we’ll wish Kay a speedy, sure-footed and pain-free future, along with our advice to get some rest
ferheavensake. - ME}
CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
– for the families and friends of Terry Corcoran, daughter of
Mike and Betty Corcoran; and of Scott Peer, son-in-law of George and Jacki Eterovich; and of Michael Zilke, son of Maureen Zilke; and of Fr. Bob Brennan.
CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
– Please keep in your prayers Dennis Stramel, Rich Bender, Maureen
Cooney Flanagan, Mary Beth Gibbons, Bea Donfrio, Lucy Balser, Nancy Eliason, Jacob Flynn Malchus, Trevor Gorecki, Rosemary Doyle, Shirley Bayless, Rita
Kobak, Jack Mohar, Jacob Gomez.
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- Drew McAuliffe’s Prison Ministry - Inspirational books and pamphlets needed for inmates. Place in
box in church or bring to rectory.
- Series on Islam –
Lecture and discussion series, conducted by CSM member Michael Petit, World
Religions teacher at Tri-C, 6:30-8 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 13 (today), 20 and 27, St. Patrick Hall, 3602 Bridge Ave.
- Inter-religious Dialog, "Speaking Our Faith" –
Theme: "Community Responsibility," 3-6 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 27, Hillel Foundation, 11291 Euclid Ave. Light supper (minimal charge). Reservations required by
Jan. 23; call Cynthia, 216-361-5890. Information: Paul Kunkel, 440-232-7622.
- For Fr. Jim O’Donnell –
Third annual fundraiser dance for Fr. Jim’s Little Brothers and Sisters of the
Eucharist, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Jan. 18, St. Clarence Hall, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted. Donation: $25.
See Bill McLaughlin, 440-234-6362.
- For St. Malachi Center -
Second annual "Soup
for the Soul" Benefit
benefit, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, Brennan’s
Party Center, 13000 Triskett Rd. Tickets: $30. Call Peggy Cooney (440-835-1959) or Barb Parkowski
(440-734-5822).
- Backdoor Ministry Brunch –
8:30-9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the hall. Volunteers welcome. Details:
Bill McLaughlin, 440-234-6362.
- Caregiver Support Group –
1:30-3 p.m. third Thursday of each month, beginning Jan. 17, St. Patrick Hall,
3602 Bridge Ave.; sponsored by Benjamin Rose Institute. For adults caring for elderly loved ones. Details:
Sandy Brooker, 791-8000.
- St. Malachi Book Club –
Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, Sara Toth home Book: "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time"
by Marcus Borg. February book: "The Red Tent" by Anita Diament.
FUTURECHURCH
Message from Chris Schenk, CSJ, executive director:
"FutureChurch has an immediate opening for a part-time Administrative/Office Assistant. Join the team efforts of this national non-profit organization headquartered on Cleveland’s west side. Must be comfortable with standard software,
E-mail and the internet, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. We need an organized and detail-oriented person with the ability to handle multiple tasks. Familiarity with the Catholic Church, a plus. Possibility of advancement. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume
to: info@futurechurch.org or fax to 216-228-4872."
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Collection Update
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Dec 2: $4307
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Dec 9: $3801 |
Dec 16: $3001
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Dec 23: $5777 |
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Dec 25: $6603
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Dec 30: $3342 |
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(Weekly amount needed to meet budget: $3453. I would like to thank everyone for their generous Christmas donation. This amount was only $1200 less than last year. Based on the economy, this could be considered an increase over Christmas 2000.) - Bill McLaughlin
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Monday Night Meal Menus
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Jan 14: Italian Sausage |
Jan 21: Chicken |
Jan 28: Beef Stew |
| Feb 4: Italian Sausage |
Feb 11: Beef Stew |
Feb 18: Rigatoni |
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Feb 25: Chicken |
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--- Dave Starre
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Deadlines
For Jan 27 CSM Newsletter – Jan 20
For Feb 10 Communio – Jan 27
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