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The Community of 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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Third Sunday of Advent
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December 14, 2003
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'Tis
the Season...
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And to keep up with it, please be sure to pick up and hang
onto the listing of Advent and Christmas events to be found at
the church doors. It's on light green paper, and also lists St. Malachi
people in nursing and assisted living homes. There's still time to send
them Christmas cards. And Today's the Day...
• ... to deliver Holiday Fruit Baskets
to our elderly neighbors in the nearby Lakeview and Riverview hi-rises.
From noon-2 p.m. Meet at St. Malachi Center.
• ...to join in the Shared Ministry
Christmas Caroling. Meet at 5 p.m. at St. Paul Community Church, 4427
Franklin Blvd., Cleveland.
Ongoing and Still to Come...
• ... St. Malachi Centers' annual
Children's Christmas Boutique, Wednesday, Dec. 17. Needed are new and
"like new" gift items for mothers, fathers, teens, children and
toddlers. These are for the children to "buy" at no cost. Bring
donated gifts to the center by Monday, Dec. 15. The center also needs
extra-large (XL) winter coats for men and women, as well as, for the
After-School Program, adults to read with children aged 5-7 for one hour
each week. For information about all of the foregoing, call Kim,
216-771-3036.
• ... St. Malachi Church Preparation for
Christmas, following 12:30 p.m. Mass Sunday, Dec. 21. A message from Kay
Vine: "During this year's Christmas season, the church will be
decorated with trees, greens, poinsettias, lights and roping. Instead of
bringing poinsettias this year, any contributions that you could add to
your usual contribution - to help defray these costs - would be greatly
appreciated. Your help is also welcomed to put all the indoor and outdoor
decorations in place. We need `many hands."' Info: Kay Vine,
440-871-5868.
• ...Family Advent Celebration sponsored
by all St. Malachi Christian Formation classes
for all members of the Community of St. Malachi and of St.
Malachi Parish, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, Women's Pavilion, Lakewood
Park. An evening of scripture, song and celebration of the birth of Jesus
Christ. Refreshments will follow the Nativity scene. Information: Karen
Duffy (216-346-0784) or Rosemary Etheart (440-356-9920).
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Season's Events Ongoing and To Come (continued from page 1)
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• ...Heifer Project -(Replacing the usual
"Giving Tree" this year.) Social Action invites all to "make a
difference" for a needy family in the developing world. Heifer
International provides livestock and training to more than four million
families. Your donation will buy livestock for a needy family to provide food
and earn income. Recipients agree to pass on the first female animal offspring
to another family in need. See display at Mary's altar, with information and
banks in the shape of Arks.
• ... Malachi Mart has Christmas gifts,
cards, wraps and decorations. Proceeds benefit
St. Malachi Center programs. New hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
• ...Taize Prayer Service, a collaboration
of St. Malachi, St. Wendelin and St. Patrick Music Ministries, 6 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 21, St. Wendelin Church, 2281 Columbus Rd., Cleveland. Says Charlene
McElwee: "This service makes use of repetitive chant and blessed
quietness. After we finish decorating the church, why not come and spend an
hour in spiritual preparation for Christmas?"
• ...Epiphany Celebration of Lessons and
Carols, 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, in St. Malachi Church. Says Charlene McElwee:
"Included in this event is our children's choir presentation of `The
Bells of Glocken.' A potluck supper will follow. Main course and beverages
will be provided! Let's keep celebrating throughout the Christmas Season! For
more information, call me at the rectory, 216-781-3110."
• ...Gift Idea -St. Malachi Center has
Entertainment 2004 books for Greater Cleveland available in back of church, at
the rectory, at coffee hour, the mart and the center. Cost: $30.
• ...Prison Ministries - Three groups
involved.
1) A CSM women's prayer group is collecting gift bags for women
prisoners containing shampoo and conditioners, laundry soap, sanitary pads,
toothbrush/paste, lotion (hand and body), soap (hand and body), deodorants and
crew socks; for uniformity, please give regular size items. At coffee hour,
give bags to Rebecca Rocco, Barb Parkowski or Mary Laubenthal.
2) Social
Action is collecting same items for women prisoners, as well as paperback
books, stationery and stamped
business-size envelopes; details: Virginia Gibson,
216-898-1439. 3) Diocesan Ministry to the Incarcerated (216-348-411) is
appealing for contributions to a fund to purchase 500 bibles ($2 each) for
prisoners; details: Drew McAuliffe, 216-407-3891.
• 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.
• Journey to Bethlehem - a Celebration Mass
- 19th annual event with prayer, song, celebration and friendship for persons
with developmental disabilities and their families, friends, catechists and
advocates, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, OLA/St. Joseph Center, 2346 W. 14th
St., Cleveland. Liturgy followed by light luncheon. Liturgy presider, Bishop
Roger Gries. Sponsor: Diocesan Disability Services and Disability Ministries,
Secretariat for Catholic Charities Health and Human Services; info:
216-696-6525, Ext. 2700.
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MESSAGES, MESSAGES – WE’VE GOT MESSAGES…
From Fr. Paul Hritz:
"My thanks to Community of St. Malachi members and St. Malachi parishioners for your kindness and support during my many years at St. Malachi's and on the occasion of my 50th anniversary in the priesthood. I make my own the words of St. Paul in his letter to the Philippians: `I thank my God for you... whenever I think of you. My constant prayers for you are a real joy for they bring back to my mind how we have worked together for the Gospel... it is only natural that I should feel this way about you all - you are very dear to me.' Please keep me in your prayers." - PJH
From Mary Englert:
"I'd like to respectfully echo the words of both Fr. Paul and St. Paul in gratitude for the sympathy, love and prayers received upon the recent death of my brother, Fr. Bill Englert, a classmate of Fr. Paul's. He and Bill's other surviving classmates, together with our Fr. Tony Schuerger and so many, many of you CSM members - you know who you are - so vividly eased the shock and pain of the separation and enhanced the joy of our celebration of Bill's rebirth. `I thank my God for you...' All of you..." MTE
From Mike Pellegrino:
"If you haven't been to the St. Malachi web site lately (www.stmalachi.org) - there is
a new link that is worth checking out. It is a
`Gospel Discussion Forum,' which allows a viewer to link to the readings for the upcoming Sunday's Liturgy of the Word and if so moved, to post a reflection. In addition to spiritual preparation for Sunday's Liturgy, the forum provides a format for deepening our understanding of God's word and its impact in our lives through shared reflection." (www.stmalachi.org/parish/forum/forum_frm.htm
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From Jeanette Shemo:
"Community of St. Malachi Baptism Schedule - CSM baptisms during the 11 a.m. Mass are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, and Sunday, Apr. 18. If you are interested in having your baby baptized at this Mass, please call me at 216-344-3841." - JMS From Peter Toomey:
"After all the Joy, what to do with all the Christmas Cards? Longtime CSM member Janelle Schubmehl will recycle them. Please bring them to her at any of the January coffee hours." (Peter's footnote: "Janelle is also married to CSM Council member Bill Schubmehl.") - PET
From Cindy DiNardo:
(Her daughter, Paula McCullough, with husband Major Brian McCullough and their three small children arrived safely in Seoul, Korea.) "They will be there for about 2 to 2 1/2 years and will appreciate continued prayers for them as they are on the other side of this very scary world." - CD
From Patricia Reilley:
"Many thanks for prayers for my cousin Gary Faerber. This note is from my aunt: `Thanks for all the prayers for Gary ... He was lucky to get out of Iraq ALIVE. On the flight home he was given a round of applause from the passengers, put in first class and was given a bottle of champagne. But he is just happy to finally sleep in his own bed in his own country."' - PR
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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
for the families and friends of
Margaret Schlein, mother of Kay Vine, and for the families and friends of Fr.
Wm. J. Englert, brother of Mary Englert.
CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Please keep in your prayers
Vera Flynn,
Jane Smith, Al and Peggy Michenfelder, Judy Lavelle, Kevin Rogers, Rosemary
Feighan, Ruth Hopkins, Carol Rolfes, Anthony Ayers, Nancy Smith, Margaret
Wolf, Peter Daw, Joyce Hollowenko, Fr. Eldon Reichert SM, Fr. Tom Hagedorn,
Fr. Joe McNulty, Jan VanLier, Theresa Navis, Shelly Bell, Jane Federico, Roy
Krabs, Patricia Kearney, Barb Bender, Mickey Grealis, Eileen Burchell,
Virginia Gentrey, Dennis Stramel, John Caine, Rose Perger, Barb Price, Dorothy
Dalton, Jim Polomsky, Barb Mayer, Thomas Brennan, Mary Bill, Irene Gomez,
Matthew Forkas, Paul Steen, Page Nicole Roesch, Jennifer Hoskin Grosel, Ray
Centa, Bill Primavesi, Nancy Eliason, Dolly Chura, Maureen Cooney Flanagan,
Marian Malek, Charles Russo, Lynn Caine, Mary Tricsko, Tom Schwartz, Megan
Reilly Torres, William Reiser, Mark Teichman, Sheri Glassman, Maureen Miller.
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, Paul %clan, Michael O'Neill, Jim Curtin, Brian Chambers, Edward
Dvorak, David McLaughlin, Dave Salinas, Tim Nemes, Randy Mieskaski.
CSM CONGRATULATIONS to the students who have recently
celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time: Quinlan Galvin,
Tristan Hils, Jeremy Pellegrino, Emily Pellegrino, Marty Hartsell, Kevin Pucci,
Kevin Turk, Hanna Tyburski, Charlotte Link, John Speier, Erik Smith.
And a round of subdued applause for these CSMers who recently
have been elected officers of the Irish American Archives Society,
headquartered at the Western Reserve Historical
Society: Jerry Sheehan, president, and Mary Englert, vice
president. Louis Finucane continues as a trustee, and Rosemarie Feighan DeJohn
is newly elected to the board.
• Seeds of Literacy - New two-day Tutor Training Session
to
help adults in need of assistance with reading, writing and math, 6-8:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 14, St. Colman Family Learning Center,
2007 W. 65 St., with light supper provided. This education ministry begun by
the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cleveland now has 10 Cleveland sites, including
St. Malachi Center and the West Side Catholic Center.
Information: Angela Eldredge, 216-651-4302.
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| Dec 15: Beef Stew |
Dec 22: Christmas Dinner |
Dec 29: Potluck |
Jan 5: Beef Stew
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Jan 12: Rigatoni
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Jan 19: Kielbasa
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Jan 26: Chicken
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Deadlines
- for Dec 28 CSMNewsletter, next Sunday, Dec 21. For Dec 28
Communio, next Sunday, Dec 21.
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CSM COUNCIL
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
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(Presented by Bill Johansen, Communications Committee member and
Communio editor)
The council met Dec. 2, in St. Malachi Center, chaired by
Council President Luis Gutierrez. Council voted unanimously on Ed Shemo to be
the new treasurer for the remainder of the council year. Thank you to Bill
McLaughlin for helping in the transition.
ACTION ITEMS
Process of looking at membership list, specifically those who
have left the CSM.
• Decision made by council to deal with
current issues already identified and not pursue this any further. Efforts to be
spent on providing support and energy to those projects currently underway.
• Discussion ensued about annual recommitment
process. Bill Johansen suggested a "Commitment Sunday" idea where
recommitment forms be completed while in church. Publicity/education in
newsletter would precede this day(s). Idea needs more thought and planning, and
may not be the best use of Liturgy. Annual recommitment process will be put on
January agenda for more in-depth discussion.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Fr. Tony spoke about the "Specialized
Housing Collaborative." This community service project addresses the
housing need for men in transition. Is this a project we want to get involved
and partner with in the future, whether it be financial or other?
• Gene Kramer suggested we bring back the
Seder Dinner in 2004 as an opportunity for community building. Rosemary Etheart,
Kathy Burke, Gene Kramer and Cynthia Bender will work with the Liturgy Committee
in planning this event.
Vibrant Parish Life/Open Forum follow-up:
• Karen Duffy spoke about the Christian
Formation Group planning a high school age retreat for March 6-7, 2004. The
title will be "Making Waves." This event will be held on two days,
with no overnight stay.
• Bill Johansen talked about follow-up meeting
regarding the "lay directed" group from the open forum. Meeting was
held at the Horning's home in November, with good attendance. One subgroup that
developed will be working on community building
activities. The next date for the whole group to meet is Dec. 19,
at the Hornings.
REPORTING ITEMS
• Karen Duffy, along with the CSM Christian
Formation group, is planning a "Family Advent Celebration" involving
scripture and song at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Lakewood Park. Fr. Tony
suggested that we may want to connect with St. Malachi Center families for this
and similar programs in the future. A suggestion also was made to extend the
invitation to the parish. Fr. Tony continued about these being great programs in
which to interact with other groups/families on a more collaborative basis.
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(Council Meeting Highlights Continued)
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• Kathy Burke led a discussion of the Task
Force on Sexual Abuse's letter regarding financial disclosure. Next meeting of
the task force is at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in the rectory. Kathy also mentioned that
Ohio SB 100, which mandates reporting for anyone under the age of 15, will be
voted on later this month. The clergy-penitent relationship will be honored.
Kathy will work on drafting a summary report on the task force's recent work for
a future Communio
• Bill Johansen reported on the Stewardship
Task Force. A subcommittee is in the beginning stages of planning a St.
Patrick's Day dance/fundraiser. Plans are also in place to make an appeal to the
CSM regarding the gift of giving and stewardship. Gene Kramer asked for
clarification on the direction and purpose of the task force. Bill J. responded
that it is still to address the financial concerns of the CSM, however using
various media to do so, such as community building events and community appeals
regarding stewardship..
Bill Johansen
Nest CSM Council Meeting 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, St. Malachi
Center, following 6:15 p.m. potluck. All welcome. Info: Luis Gutierrez,
216-226-7726
CSM COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE
Bill Johansen has volunteered to serve as editor of Communio and
will replace Joe Pulizzi as interim editor. Joe will remain as chief editor for
the time being. 2003 has been a roller coaster year for the committee and
Communio. The committee is continually looking for ways to improve
communications within the CSM. Although always a thin line between providing a
dialogue mechanism to CSM and printing something that may offend some members,
the committee continues its mission to spark communication among all members.
Although not formally in place as of this printing, the committee is continually
refining its process to better serve the needs of the CSM. The committee
realizes that some articles have needed more proper "editing" before
publication, thus requiring a more "fine-tune" process.
The committee is also looking at other options to Communio and
assessing the true need and value of the publication.
The committee is also looking into ways to get Sunday attachments
delivered via e-mail to CSM members who request e-mail delivery. Some members
have shown interest in taking on this task, but as yet nothing is formalized.
Joe Pulizzi, Communications Chair
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Questions or comments concerning the Newsletter may be
directed to the Editor,
Mary Englert, 216-228-8417, MTEnglert@juno.com
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