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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 Faith in God and in the Future!
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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August 25, 2002
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TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT…for the ‘VOICE OF THE LAITY’
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7-8:30 p.m. in the hall
All are invited to participate in a session of response to the draft of
The Diocese of Cleveland
Policy on Sexual Abuse of Minors
proposed by the special commission led by William Denihan
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All, too, are urged to carefully read the proposed policy draft, complete the attached response form and bring it to the meeting. Other ways to respond are identified by Fr. Tony Schuerger in his message attached to the draft, which is and has been available at the church doors.
Feedback from tonight’s meeting will be presented by St. Malachi’s six allotted representatives to a
regional hearing session of the Denihan commission scheduled
for this Tuesday, Aug. 27,
at St. Ladislas in Westlake.
A follow-up St. Malachi open meeting then will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, in the rectory.
The CSM Council member heading this project task force is Kathy Burke, 216-228-6787.
She wants it noted that, for tonight’s meeting,
child-care will be provided!
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19th ANNUAL OUTDOOR MASS AND POTLUCK
5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Starre’s Acres in Granger Township (Medina)
(maps in hall and rectory)
Healing Mass to be celebrated by Fr. Jim O’Donnell
Say our hosts, Dave and Barb Starre:
"Bring a chair. Meats and beverages will be provided and we are asking for nutritious side dishes from our guests. Please limit the bakery. A songfest around the bonfire will follow the dinner. It’s always been an inspiration evening for everyone. See you there!"
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Atlanta Bread Company, at Ridgepark Square on Ridge Road in Brooklyn, has agreed to donate all leftover bread and pastries to St. Malachi. Volunteers are needed to pick up the items at its Brooklyn store at
9 p.m. Saturdays and 8 p.m. Sundays. (Saturday pickups to be delivered to the hall Sunday and Sunday pickups delivered on Monday by 4:30 p.m. or sooner.) For details call Mary Piar, 440-845-9864.
Message from
Dolores Sullin:
"Last year we started the CSM E-Mail Alert service at St. Malachi for funeral
notifications and prayer requests. The system we implemented appears to be working well and with favorable comments. (They are appreciated!)
"Since the last sign-up in April 2002, several members indicated they wished to be included in e-mailings of both the Community of St. Malachi Newsletter and of our Communio. This was implemented approximately two months ago. Some members appear on one, two, or all three group mailing lists. If you would like to be added to any of the three, please contact me at
dasas@nccw.net
"You should know that once you’re on one, two, or all three of these lists, you remain so until you ask to be removed. This is just for simplicity. Even if you indicate next year that you do not want to be in a group mailing when you recommit, it would still be appreciated if you would ask to be removed through my e-mail:
dasas@nccw.net
"Some further points:
- Please provide your first and last name as well as your e-mail address.
- When changing your e-mail address, please include the address in the message text as well as your name.
- If you wish removal from a list, name which of the three mailing you no longer want. This, again,
would require your name as well as the e-mail address.
- Since I may not recognize your e-mail address – and to avoid accepting unknown messages containing
viruses – please use an identifiable word in the ‘subject’ area – i.e. ‘CSM’ or ‘Newsletter’ or ‘Communio.
"These are simple things that make life easier for me." - D.S.
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- CSM Christian Formation –
Registration is now open for the fall classes, which begin Sept. 15.
Forms are available at the rectory. Call Karen Duffy, 440-331-5289.
- Eucharistic Ministers –
CSM members interested in becoming Eucharistic Ministers are asked
to call Fr. Tony (216-781-3110) by Sept. 13. Requirements: at least 18 years of age, Confirmed, Catholic in good standing. Training will take place September/October.
- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) –
a journey of faith for all seeking to explore the
Catholic faith – to meet Monday evenings, starting Sept. 16, at St. Patrick rectory, 3602 Bridge Ave.
Call Mary Jane Treichel or Fr. Tony (216-861-5343). - Contemplative Prayer Group –
now forming, to meet 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth
Wednesdays, Sept. 11 through Dec. 11, at St. Patrick rectory (Bridge), led by Mary Jane
Treichel, No reservations needed.
- Circle of Prayer
– which usually meets at 7 p.m. in church the first Monday of each month, will
next meet Sept. 9 instead, because of the Labor Day holiday. All are welcome to join in prayer for parish, community and individual needs.
- St.
Malachi Book Club – Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, home of Rebecca Rocco, (440-838-8767). Book: "Dead Man Walking" by Sr. Helen
Prejean. September book: "Songs in Ordinary Time" by Mary McGarry Morris.
CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
for the families and friends of Fr. Jack Garrity, and of Joan Duprey, mother of Donna Canalog.
CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
– please keep in your prayers Dave Starre, Dennis Stramel, Florence Dick, Laurie Rhodes, Ray Centa, Lucy
Balser, Jan and Gerard VanLier, Sheri Glassman, Mark Perger, Mary Beth Gibbons, Ann Zone,
August Bellini, Nancy Eliason, Charles Russo, Mathew Forkas, Bea Donofrio, Rich Bender,
Maureen Miller, Megan Reilly Torres, Bernadette Bluett, Maureen Cooney Flanagan, Walter
Culkowski, Mary Uschlbec, Jim Harrison, William Reiser, Mark Tejchman.
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CSM CONGRATULATIONS
to Sr. Pat Burke, CSJ, who this month is celebrating her Golden Jubilee as a Sister of St. Joseph.
CONGRATULATIONS, too,
to Fr. Tony Schuerger, who tomorrow will celebrate yet another anniversary of his birth. (Not the golden one. That was last year. Remember? It’s no secret. Verification can be found on page 171 of the official Directory of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, 2002)
And a CSM WELCOME, with THANKS, to Patrick Burns. The Jesuit Retreat House newsletter
introduces him as its new development director and notes that "Pat has spent his career raising money for ecumenical world hunger and youth programs for Boston’s Project Bread, Church World Service, WSEM, and the volunteer center in Lorain." A recently committed CSM member, Pat helped hugely with entertainment at our St. Malachi picnic last Sunday. THANKS as well to Mary Piar and her
other helpers for a happy indoor/outdoor picnic event!
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A Little More About John Pfeifer -
He’s the first-year theology student at St. Mary Seminary who
has been having a two-week live-in experience here at St. Malachi. He leaves tomorrow but will be involved in a ministry experience here once a week during the coming school year. John is from
Twinsburg, where he is a member of SS. Cosmas and Damian Parish. He is the son of Diane and John Pfeifer, and the elder brother of Brian and Matt. Prior to his enrollment at St. Mary, John
graduated from Twinsburg’s R. B. Chamberlain High School and Borromeo Seminary. He has CSM
best wishes for his efforts at both his campuses, St. Mary and St. Malachi. .
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Message from John Delzani:
"The date of the West Side Catholic Center’s first fund-raising run has been changed to Sunday, Sept. 15. We had to change it to Sunday to accommodate all the kids in the CYO Cross Country who have meets on Saturday. Folks with questions can contact me at
216-226-7789 (e-mail: jdelzani@juno.com)" – J.D.
Message from Luis Gutierrez:
("The Vibrant Parish Life Coordinating Committee, chaired by
Rosemarie DeJohn for the CSM and John Daley from St. Malachi Parish, continues to meet and discuss how to increase the vibrancy of St. Malachi. Look for more detailed reports as this unfolds.
Below is an excerpt from Bishop Anthony Pilla’s pastoral letter. To examine the Vibrant Parish Life initiative more closely, click on the links on either the CSM or parish home pages.)
"’Discernment is a gift to the Church so that God’s will might be discovered in the midst of concrete,
daily reality. Under the influence of the Holy Spirit we are charged to find new opportunities for the
mission of Jesus to be accomplished in and through us. Discernment is needed for us to faithfully meet
the present challenges as we plan for the future of parish life. If the Church is to flourish in the 21st century, we must offer, maintain, and support a vibrant parish life for every Catholic.’ – Bishop Anthony M. Pilla" - L.G.
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Seeds of Literacy – Benefit brunch and silent auction, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22,
Massimo da Milano, Detroit Avenue and West 25th St. To benefit adult literacy program at St.
Colman, St. Malachi Center and other parish locations, headed by Sr. Kathleen Killbane
CSJ. Tickets: $35. Details: 216-651-4302
Urban Community School – Annual benefit, "Come Grow With Us," 6-11 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 14, Nautica Pavilion. Tickets: $100. Call 216-771-8014.
FutureChurch – 12th annual benefit dinner, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Rockside Holiday Inn,
Independence. Speaker: Dr. Eugene Kennedy, psychologist, author, Loyola University professor
Emeritus and New York Times columnist, on "The Unhealed Wound: The Church and Human
Sexuality." Details: 216-228-0869 or info@futurechurch.org Ursuline Sophia Center – Two-hour session exploring nonverbal processes of healing needed to
release bodily responses to trauma, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 9 or Nov. 21, led by Sheila Marie
Tobbe, OSU. MA, DMin and Tria Thompson, MA, ADTR., 2600 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike. Cost: $20. Details: 440-442-4160.
Ursuline Educational Center – Hildegard Concert: Reflections of the Living Light, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17, Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity at the center, 2600 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike. With original music, poetry reading and visionary art. Co-sponsored by Cleveland Institute of Music,
Ursuline College and Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland. Cost: $10. Call 440-449-1200. Catholic Charities Disability Ministries – 29th annual Pilgrimage Liturgy for persons with
disabilities and their families and friends, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, St. Joseph Church, 32929 Lake
Rd., Avon Lake. Main celebrant: Bishop Anthony M. Pilla. Details: 216-781-5530.
InterReligious Task Force on Central America – Labor Day "Peace Show" with folk music and
dance entertainers, including Beacon Street and Cleveland Public Theater performers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 2. Sponsored by Cleveland Nonviolence Network. Details: 216-961-0003.
St. Vincent De Paul Society – "Be an Angel, Donate that Old Car" project which provides "a tax
deduction, a free tow whether it runs or not and, to top it off, a good feeling of helping someone in need." The SVDP will sell your vehicle to raise funds for its charitable programs. Details: Patricia
Boggins, 216-696-6525, Ext. 3150.
Diocesan Singles Cayomaw Club – for over-21 single, widowed, annulled Catholics – Labor Day
steak cookout, Rocky River Reservation South Mastick picnic area. Members: $8; non-members, $10.
Details: Rick Brant, 216-732-5842 or www.cayomaw.org
Monday Night Meal Menus
Aug. 26: Chicken * Sep 2: Kielbasa * Sep 9: Chicken
Sep 16: Rigatoni * Sep 23: Outside Donation - Dave Starre
Deadlines
Next CSM Newsletter Sept. 8; deadline Sept. 1 * Next Communio Sept. 22; deadline Sept. 8
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