"Dear Paul: I received both your e-mails regarding the resolutions of St. Malachi Community and Parish councils. I want you to know how grateful I am for considering us, and for your awareness of and desire to help the poor. The shoe project is very important. Many families do not send their kids to school because they cannot afford to buy them shoes. This project will do far more than ‘provide a fish for a day.’ It is an important step towards keeping kids in school and helping them to have the education they need to break the cycle of poverty.

"I will be sure to keep you informed on the progress of this project as it develops, with pictures and information on those who receive your donations. On behalf of the poor of our parish who will benefit from your spirit of service, ‘Muchas Gracias, y que Dios les bendiga!’" - Fr. J.K.

"The organizing committee compiled some ideas of ways to reduce consumption. Here are a few:

• Eat out one less time per day/week/month
• Reduce appetizers, drinks and desserts when eating out
• Get your pizza without toppings
• Avoid the next ‘impulse buy’ while shopping. This could save $1, or $10, or more than $100!
• Cancel your newspaper subscription during Lent; contribute the savings; devote the time savings to prayer
• Abstain from candy, snack foods and carbonated beverages
• Wear long underwear and a sweater, and turn down the heat. Turn it way down at night
• Make your own greeting cards
• Borrow your next video or book from the library instead of renting or buying it

"When you save money with one of these ideas, or any idea of your own, remember to contribute it in the special envelopes – for the El Salvador Lenten Outreach Project – available at the doors of the church. Challenge yourself to find $0.50/person/day in savings. And please make checks out to:    St. Malachi Benefit Fund"             -- G.P.

IT’S THAT TIME -- S.M.A.R.T. TIME -- AGAIN
(St. Malachi Adults Raising Toddlers to Teens)

A Message from Mike Pellegrino and Carol Schiro:

Questions? Directions? Call Mike or Carol, 216-351-8553

• Community of St. Malachi Council – Meeting, beginning with 6:45 p.m. social, Sunday, Mar. 3, St. Malachi Center. All welcome. Information: Gary Pritts, council president, 216-228-6272.
• Communal Penance Services – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 5, St. Malachi Church. 2 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 10, St. Patrick Church (Bridge). 2 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 24, St. Wendelin Church.
• St. Malachi Sacrament of Confirmation - will be celebrated Tuesday, Apr. 30, at St. Wendelin Church. Adults and teens who have not yet been confirmed, please contact Fr. Tony (216-781-3110 or 216-861-5343) to begin preparation.
• St. Malachi Run – 22^nd annual run, Saturday, Mar. 16. Start times: two-mile, 9 a.m.; five-mile, 9:35 a.m. Pre-registration $14; race day $17. Registration forms at rectory or call Hermes Race System, 216-623-9933.
• St. Malachi Book Club – Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, home of Pat O’Malley – 440-816-0487. Book: "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant. March book: "The Green Mile" by Stephen King. Future plans include a summer panel discussion of the works of Irish theologian Diarmid O’Murchu by club members Sr. Marian Durkin, Ellen McIntyre and the Toths, Sarah and Karl. Details: Casey Stangel, 440-234-8766.

  Monday Night Meal Menus

CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
for the family and friends of Robert Ricko, uncle of Fr. Paul Hritz.

CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
– please keep in your prayers Honora Petrovic, Mary Beth Gibbons, Nancy Eliason, Dennis Stramel, Jacob Flynn Malchus, Judie Flynn, Kay Vine, Matthew Forkas, Lucy Balser, Bea Donofrio, Trevor Gorecki, Shirley Bayless, Jack Mohar, Rosemary Doyle, Maureen Cooney Flanagan, Jacob Gomez, Ann Wacker, Rich Bender

As was announced in the last issue of Communio, the Rejoice and Renew Reaching Out Subcommittee
has reorganized itself into the joint, two-parish group, Outreach and Social Planning (OSAP), with many of the same members: Marge Gibbons, Kay Vine, Eric Johnson, Cathy Saegel, Rebecca Rocco, Linda Kennard, Fred Leonard, Bill McLaughlin and Pam Pulizzi.

Main current project is a
NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL FORUM

Co-sponsors are Shared Ministry churches and churches of the diocese’s Cleveland Central West District. Panelists will include Cleveland City Council member Joe Cimperman, and moderator will be Bishop Roger Gries. According to OSAP member Rebecca Rocco, an important part of the forum will be questions and comments from area residents and church members. Goal is to learn of plans for the Near West Side with regard to housing, transportation/roadways and access to shopping, recreation, parks and public amenities. This is a beginning step, Rebecca says, for churches and ministries to participate in the neighborhood’s development process. All St. Malachi members are urged to attend the forum. For further information call her (440-838-8767) or Kay Vine (216-521-5836).

Prayer, Word and Song – 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursdays in Lent, Lutheran Hospital Chapel, B-Wing, First Floor. Feb. 28, Rev. Martin Concepcion, Bethany Presbyterian; Mar. 7, Rev. Allen Harris, Franklin Circle; Mar. 14, Fr. Richard Rasch, Mt. Carmel: Mar. 21, Rev. Jim Kulma, Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospitals. Information: Rev. Jim Kulma, 216-363-2395.
• St. Peter Church – Traditions of Spirituality Series, 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays of Lent, Cosgrove Center, Superior and East 17 St., following 7:15 p.m. prayer service in the church. Feb. 27, Franciscan Spirituality, Fr. Michael Joyce, OFM Cap. Mar. 6, Dominican Spirituality, Sr. Diana Culbertson, OP. Mar.13, Benedictine Spirituality, Sr. Christine Vladimiroff, OSB.
• Urban Community School - Evaluations for the 2002-2003 school year - For three-year-old Montessori program prospects, Mar. 11 and 12. Kindergarten screening, Apr. 8 and 9. There are a few openings for grades 1-6; evaluations for these Mar. 5 and May 15. Info: Randi Allard, 216-658-4708
• St. Patrick (Bridge) - St. Pat’s Day dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 2, in the Club, 3610 Bridge; with disc jockey, pipers, Masterson Irish Dancers, food, prizes; admission $7. Annual Restoration Fund drawing, Mar. 17; first prize $10,000 (only 2500 tickets printed); donation $20; tickets available at St. Malachi church entrance or rectory.
• Blessed Sacrament – St. Patrick Eve Reverse Raffle/Dinner-Dance, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 16, auditorium, 3381 Fulton Rd.; with disc jockey, corned beef dinner; tickets: $25. Info: 216-741-8338.
• St. Augustine Health Campus – Top ‘o The Towers Benefit – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 1, St. Augustine Towers, 7821 Lake Ave., with hors d’oeuvres, Irish beer, wine, entertainment, silent auction, raffle with grand prize trip for two to Ireland. Details: Dana Carns, 216-939-7602.
• St. Joseph Academy – Athletic Boosters "Nite at the Races" – 6:30 p.m. and post time, 7:30 p.m., with 10 races, daily doubles, pizza, munchies, pastry, beer and soft drinks (liquor or wine BYOB). Donation: $10, to benefit Kristin Euker Memorial Scholarship Fund. (No one under 21 will be admitted.) Information: Lori Longo, 216-251-5495.
• St. Edward High School – Annual Triple A Giveaway Student Raffle, Mar. 4 to Apr. 12. Tickets $1 or six for $5; available from students. Grand prize 2002 Ford Focus or $12; 000; second prize Caribbean cruise for two or $2500. Details: 216-221-3776.
• St. Ignatius High School – Annual Scholarship Drive drawing Monday, Mar. 18; grand prize $25,000; second prize $3,000. Tickets $1 or seven for $5; available from students or 216-651-0222, ext 283.
• Clague Playhouse - presenting "The Curious Savage" – a comedy by John Patrick, Mar. 15-Apr. 7, at 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays (except Mar. 17), 1371 Clague Rd., Westlake (the "off-Malachi play- ground" of Peter Toomey and some anonymous CSM Choir members.) Tickets: $10 (for students/seniors, $9); group rates available. Details 440-331-0403 (1-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat.)