The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

·  Three Special Masses…
  ·  Traditional Thanksgiving Eve Liturgy
  ·  Thanksgiving Day Mass
  ·  50th Anniversary of Fr. Paul Hritz’s Ordination
·  St. Malachi Church Preparation For Advent
·  St. Malachi Center - Children’s Christmas Boutique
·  Holiday Fruit Baskets Distribution
·  Malachi House “Lights For Life” Fundraiser 
·  First Tree Lighting Ceremony And Reception
·  Sympathy And Prayers
·  Health Department
·  Special Prayers Roster
·  Community of St. Malachi Council to Meet
·  Task Force On Sexual Abuse Meeting
·  “Joyce Rupp” Group Meeting Of “May I Have This Dance?” 

Newsletter Editor: Mary Englert MTEnglert@juno.com

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

Feast of Christ the King 28th

November 23, 2003

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Host will be CSM choir member Denise Dufala, of Ch. 19 News. The event chair is Jim Finnegan, longtime CSM member. Informational brochures are in the back of the church, or call Pat Branigan, 216-621-8831

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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS for the families and friends of Mary M. Griffin, sister of Sr. Michael Marie, OSU.

CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Please keep in your prayers Jane Smith, Kevin Rogers, Carol Rolfes, Anthony Ayers, Nancy Smith, Margaret Wolf, Joyce Hollowenko, Fr. Eldon Reichert SM, Fr. Gene Hattie SJ, Fr. Tom Hagedorn, Fr. Joe McNulty, Jan VanLier, Theresa Navis, Shelly Bell, Jane Federico, Patricia Kearney, Roy Krabs, Michey Grealis, Peter Daw, Eileen Burchell, Virginia Gentrey, Al Michenfelder, Judy Lavelle, Barb Bender, Dennis Stramel, John Caine, Rose Perger, Barb Price, Jim Branigan, Dorothy Dalton, Jim Polomsky, Rosemary Feighan, Barb Mayer, Thomas Brennan, Mary Bill, Irene Gomez, Matthew Forkas, Paul Steen, Jennifer Hoskin Grosel, Page Nicole Roesch, Ray Centa, Bill Primavesi, Nancy Eliason, Dolly Chura, Maureen Cooney Flanagan, Marian Malek, Charles Russo, Lynn Caine, Tom Schwartz, Megan Reilly Torres, Mary Tricsko, William Reiser, Mark Teichman, Maureen Miller, Sheri Glassman.

CSM SPECIAL PRAYERS ROSTER – Please keep in your prayers all the victims of warfare. both military and civilian, as well as these young people now in military service, and their families: Matthew Cellura, Matthew Beauclair, Danny Gwyn, John Parkowski, Victor Valentino Jr., Bill Nelligan, Ricky Szabo, Provented P. Taylor, Brian McCullough, Michael Gomez, T. J. Gordon, Michael O’Neill, Gary Faerber, Paul Kocian, Jim Curtin, Brian Chambers, Edward Dvorak, David McLaughlin, Dave Salinas, Tim Nemes, Randy Mieskaski.

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· Community of St. Malachi Council – Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, St. Malachi Center. All welcome. Info: Luis Gutierrez, 216-226-7726.

· CSM Task Force on Sexual Abuse - Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, rectory. Info: Kathy Burke, 216-228-6787.

· St. Malachi “Joyce Rupp” Group – Meeting of “May I Have This Dance?” discussion group, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Carol Kuegeler home, 26611 E. Oviatt Rd., Bay Village. New members always welcome. Info: 440-871-0871. 

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(Presented by Joe Pulizzi, Communications Chair)

The council met Sunday, Nov. 9, in St. Malachi Center, chaired by Council President Luis Gutierrez.

Sheila Moorman spoke to the council regarding her letter in Communio. She apologized for any hurt that she caused the members of the Community of St. Malachi. She also stated that she feels that the CSM and St. Malachi Parish can move forward together for our common good. Her comments were warmly received by members of the council.

· Thanksgiving Eve Mass: Stephanie Taylor-Ayers was part of the Open Forum group that discussed this item over possible changes to the Thanksgiving Eve Mass. There was a concern over attendance issues at that Mass. It was recommended to take the issue back to the Liturgy Committee to decide on whether a change is needed for next year, not this year. For this year, the schedule will remain intact.

· Process of looking at why people are leaving the CSM – UPDATE: Cynthia Bender finalized the list of former members, and updated the list with additions from Karen Duffy and Bill McLaughlin. Cynthia will re-send the list. Council members are responsible for looking at the list and making any other additional updates, and getting these back to Cynthia.

Fr. Tony Schuerger suggested that a formal proposal be created to keep council on target with this project. Gene Kramer will head the committee to construct this proposal, with Nicky Stary, Joe Wegrzynowski and Bill Schubmehl assisting.

· Next Open Forum - The date is tentatively set for Feb. 15, 2004.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

· Open Forum – comments/observations. Overall, there have been many positive comments about the Oct. 19 event. What’s next? A follow-up for the “Lay Directed” group will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at Duane and Rose Horning’s house. Kathy Burke’s “Love One Another” group wanted to have a healing service. Also, developing a “nametag Sunday.” No date set yet on that committee. Bill Johansen also brought up the issue of having CSM members regularly making post-Communion reflections. We have already started having CSM members make the announcements. Need to promote more in Communio

· Confab Meetings - Initial Confab meetings took place over the last month as introduction meetings. Each group will have two subsequent meetings. Fr. Tony noted that these teams will be called MLT (Ministry Leadership Teams).

· Finance Update - Cynthia Bender passed out a letter from Marianne Kerr to the entire CSM Council. Marianne’s letter included a resignation from her position as CSM treasurer and her seat on council. Council accepted the resignation. It was moved that a “thank you” letter for the work Marianne completed be circulated among council members for their signatures. Luis Gutierrez will be contacting the Finance Council to meet this week on who can handle CSM finances. Any suggestions from CSM members will be appreciated.

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REPORTING ITEMS

· CSM Task Force on Sexual Abuse - Kathy Burke said the task force has decided to write a follow-up statement with regard to diocesan financial accountability and the CSM’s concern about the issue. Kathy and the task force members are looking for council’s support to send the statement to

Bishop Anthony Pilla.

Discussion and voting will take place at the next council meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in St. Malachi Center.

Also passed out was a timeline on implementing the diocesan policy for the safety of children. Goal is for the CSM to be fully compliant by August 2004. Training is a part of that compliance.

Joe Pulizzi, Communications Chair

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(Editor’s Note: Apologies to Nickie Stary and the Spiritual Development group sponsoring the book series on Joan Chittister’s “Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope.” Home meetings are being hosted by CSM members at six sites. Nickie provided the information for the last issue of this newsletter but it "got lost in the piles.” For updates call Kathy Cooney (Avon Lake, 440-930-8108); Jim and Peg Connell (Berea, 440-239-9664), Ellen McIntyre (N. Olmsted, 440-777-7724), Donna Calanog (Cleve. West Side. 216-941-7076). Luis Gutierrez (Lakewood, 216-226-7726), and Linda Mullin (Cleve. Heights). Again, sorry folks! Can’t find anyone to blame but M.E.)

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· St. Malachi Book Club - Meeting, 7 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 10, Helen Brinich’s home, 12700 Lake Ave., #1701, Lakewood (216-221-3949). Book (note change): “Two Old Women” by Velma Wallis.

January book: “Finding Fish” by local author Antwone Fisher. Info: Casey Stangel, 440-234-8766.

· Prison Ministries Gift Bags - Collection of items by two groups (as detailed in the Nov. 9 CSM NewsLetter)- Information: Rebecca Rocco (440-838-8767) and Virginia Gibson (216-898-1439).

· Walk for Peace – every Wednesday, with group gathering at 7 p.m. in St. Malachi parking lot for prayerful walk to Public Square and further prayer there for peace. All ages welcome.

· Near West Theatre – “The King and I” continuing today, Nov. 23 and Nov. 28-29-30 and Dec. 4-7..(no performance on Thanksgiving; the Dec. 4 play will be signed for the deaf community.) Weekdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. All tickets $6; parking free and guarded. St. Pat’s Club Building, 3606 Bridge Ave. Reservations recommended. Call 216-621-3242.

· InterReligious Task Force on Central America (IRTF) - Annual Cleveland vigil to shut down the SOA, 2-3 p.m. today, Nov. 23, Public Square. Annual “Fair Trade Shopping Day,” noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Heartbeats, 20015 Detroit Rd., Rocky River (HHM Ministry Center – 440-356-8601) and Ten Thousand Villages, 19321 Detroit Rd., Rocky River (440-333-7709).

· Congregation of St. Joseph – Free and open “Evening of Conversation” with a presentation by Sr. Suzanne Golas CSJP on “Water: Sacred, Necessary…and Threatened,” 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, St. Joseph Center, 3430 Rocky River Dr. Info: Brian Fry, 216-252-0440.

· Western Reserve Historical Society – Lecture on Irish Christmas traditions and how were brought to the USA, presented by Dr. Joseph Kelly, chair, John Carroll U. Religious Studies Department, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 10825 East Blvd. Admission $7.50; parking additional. Details: 216-721-5722.

Dec 1: Chicken

Dec 8: Kielbasa

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