The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

· Wanted: Golfers St Malachi Center Golf
· Catholic Communication Campaign
· Looking For Membership Chair
· Join The Conversation... Gospel Discussion Forum
· Sympathy And Prayers
· Health Department
· Special Prayers Roster
· Message From Steve DeJohn
· First Meeting of our Funeral Choir
· Advent/Christmas Liturgy Planning to Meet
· Handmade Christmas Cards!!
· All Lectors Plan Now To Attend Workshop
· Social Action Potluck: Mark Your Calendars
· Beaumont School Open House
· Beaumont School Introductory Latin Class

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! 

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 26, 2004

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MESSAGE FROM BILL JOHANSEN: The CSM Council is currently looking for someone to fulfill the role of Membership Chair. If you are interested or know of anyone interested, please contact Bill Johansen at 440-353-0606. This committee plays a vital role in welcoming new members and helping them adjust and orient to our great community.

Join the conversation...The St. Malachi's Vine and Branches Gospel Discussion Forum allows community members and parishioners to link to the Readings for the upcoming Sunday's Liturgy of the Word and, if so moved, 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. Visit the forum at www.stmalachi.org/parish/forum. Anyone wishing to have the forum electronically delivered each week please send an email to vineandbranchesforum@hotmail.com using the words "add forum" in the subject line.

CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS   
for the family and friends of St. Malachi Community member John Comey Sr.

CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 
– Please keep in your prayers: Anthony Ayers, Thomas Brennan, Janice Cavoli, Dolly Chura, Maureen Cooney Flanagan, Dorothy Dalton, Peter Daw, Florence Dick, Megan Dix, Bernard Domann, Ed Dvorak, Nancy Eliason, Mary Englert, Rosemary Farace, Matthew Forkas, Virginia Genterey, Dick Giffels, Sheri Glassman, Dick Grunwald, Luis Gutierrez, Fr. Tom Hagedorn, Marie Kneier, Judy Lavelle, Jane Lenehan, Fred Leonard, Keri Majewski, Marian Malek, Barb Mayer, Jack McDonnell, Carl Mileca, Maureen Miller, Gert Murphy, Theresa Navis, Jim Polomsky, Barb Price, Fr. Eldon Reichert, Megan Reilly Torres, William Reiser, Kevin Rogers, Carol Rolfes, Charles Russo, Lucy Russo, Tom Schwartz, Apolonia Sierzputowski, Eva Sierzputowski, Nancy Smith, Laura Sosnowski, Paul Steen, Dennis Stramel, Mark Tejchmann, Kathleen Thomas, Patrick Toomey, Jan vanLier, Joe Vivolo, Margaret Wolf.

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: Ricky Brezinski, Daniel Bugaj, Brian Chambers, Brian Collins, Jim Curtin, Christopher Dvorak, Edward Dvorak, Gary Faerber, Carter Gaffney, Michael Gomez, T.J. Gordon, Danny Gwyn, Andrew Harlan, Brian McCullough, David McLaughlin, Randy Mieskoski, Bill Nelligan, Tim Nemes, Michael O’Neill, John Parkowski, Kate Rybarczyk, Dave Salinas, Provented P. Taylor Jr., Louis Torres, Victor Valentine Jr.

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MESSAGE FROM STEVE DEJOHN - (sent to him by a friend) Hi All: On Jan 11 2005 I will be running in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Marathon in Phoenix, Arizona. This 26.2 mile marathon is to raise awareness and funding for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. I will be running this race in honor of my 5 year old son Noah. At 2 years of age he was diagnosed with Leukemia. Just last month he finished 3 years of chemotherapy and is going strong.

In order to run this marathon, I need your support. The fundraising goal for the Marathon in Arizona is set at $3,700 per runner. I ask you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to support my efforts towards this important cause. A minimum of 75% of the funds I raise go directly toward patient care and research. Any amount you can give would be a tremendous help to me. If you have any questions let me know. I set up a homepage through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. If anyone is interested you can make your donation directly online. Thank for you time and support. Sincerely, Charles Hambly www.active.com/donate/tntnoh/tntnohCHambly

MESSAGE FROM CHARLENE MCELWEE - The first meeting of our funeral Choir will take place on Tuesday morning, Sep 28 at 10:00 a.m. in church. If you are free most mornings, love to sing and are looking for a way to be part of music ministry with a limited time commitment, this is the group for you! For more information call Charlene Mc Elwee at the rectory or Teresa Andreani at 216-221-9356. All ages and voices are welcome!

The first Advent/Christmas Liturgy planning meeting will take place on Tuesday evening Oct 12 at 7:30 p.m., immediately following a brief CSM Liturgy Meeting at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS CHOIR will begin on Thursday evening Oct 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Church. AGAIN, all ages, all voices are welcome!!!!!!!!!

MESSAGE FROM JANELLE SCHUBMEHL - Christmas Cards!! Choose from hundreds of Christmas Cards, handmade from your contributions. Father Tony's "Special Needs Fund" will receive the net proceeds. Cards are priced at $10 for 10 cards. Check it out at coffee hour.

· To all Lectors (wannabes and seasoned): Please plan now to attend a lector workshop in October (Tues, Oct 5, 7-8:30 p.m. OR  Sat, Oct 16, 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.) in the church. You are vital to a good liturgy and we are trying to improve its quality. This is mandatory for all new lectors who wish to be on the roster. The attendance of regular lectors is strongly recommended. Contact Mike Petit (440-884-9309 or jmichaelpetit@yahoo.com) to indicate which session you plan to attend, with questions.

· Social Action Potluck: Mark your calendars! The Social Action Committee is planning a potluck on Friday, Nov 12. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for members of St. Malachi to network informally with others involved in Social Action. Details will follow.

· Beaumont School Open House: will be held on Sunday Oct 10 from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Please call the Admissions Office for further information 216-321-2954 ext 226.

· Beaumont School Introductory Latin Class: for 6th and 7th grade girls will be held on Saturdays and Wednesday in Oct and Nov for 10 sessions. For more information please call the school office at 216-321-2854.

· Annual Memorial Mass: sponsored by the greater Cleveland Police, Fire and EMS Holy Name Society, will be held on Tues Oct 19 at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 3644 Rocky River Drive at 8:00 p.m. with the most Rev. A. James Quinn, J.C.D., V.G., as the main celebrant and the homilist. There will be a public reception in Linus Hall immediately following the Mass.

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· Grief Support Group: Tuesday evening for six weeks beginning Oct 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Lutheran Hospital will be hosting a group open to anyone who has experienced a significant loss in their lives. No charge. For more info call 216-363-2220.

· St. Ignatius Admissions Information: Open House will be Oct 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with eighth grade visits from now to Dec 10. For admissions testing, parent sessions or other information call 216-651-0222.

· Poetry performance with Edwina Gately: author and activist. Woman’s Club Pavilion, 14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, Friday Oct 8, 7 p.m. (Cost $20.00) Saturday, Oct 9, 10 a.m.-noon, brunch and conversation on women and poverty (Cost $15.00) Hosted by Mary Laubenthal and Women of St. Malachi.  Cost of both events is $30.00. Tickets available through Sacred Space, call Kay Eaton at 440-885-4020.

· Womankind Maternal and Prenatal Care Center: providing free prenatal care and support services to women in need throughout Greater Cleveland, is hosting its 11th annual Hearts and Hands Luncheon on Sat Oct 16 at St. Michael’s Woodside in Broadview Heights. Doors open at 11 a.m. with a silent auction and raffle prior to the luncheon. Tickets and info call Bernadette at 216-662-5700.

· Africa Coffee House: St. Paul’s Community Church Friday Oct 1 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. 4427 Franklin Blvd. Come and enjoy the song, the dance and the story of our new neighbors who have recently made their new home among us in Cleveland. Free will offering, refreshments available. For more info contact billmerriman@sbcglobal.net.

· Attention Downtown Workers: Are you interested in promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious but have no time for meetings after work? The Downtown Serra Club has the answer for you. Downtown Serra meets every Friday from noon to 1:15 pm at the City Cub, 850 Euclid Ave for lunch and a speaker. For more info call Joanne Hepp at 440-930-5157.

· Future Church 14th Annual Dinner: James Carroll, distinguished columnist for the Boston Globe and author of numerous fiction and non fiction books will speak on Thursday, Oct 7 at the Holiday Inn in Independence. The evening includes dinner. Tickets are $60.00 or $40.00 for those with limited income. For info or reservations by Sep 30 call 216-228-0869.

· Malachi Book Club: The meeting for September will be Wed Sep 29th (last Wednesday of the month) at 7 p.m.  We will meet at the home of Sarah and Karl Toth, 440-826-6125.  We will view and discuss a video that presents the work of Brian Swimme and Thomas Berry who co-authored the book The Universe Story.

· World Wide Marriage Encounter (WWME): Cleveland Rea Marriage Encounter weekends will be held Oct 8-10 and Nov 12-14. Info or reservations call Rose or Ken Breen 440-899-9002.

· 2004 National Young Adult Conference: Women and men in their 20’s and 30’s, single and married are invited to the 2004 Young Adult Conference Oct 15-17 at John Carroll University. For details check out www.ohioyoungadultministry.com or call Mark Delsander at 216-344-1261 ext 25.

· Entertainment Books: 2005 Entertainment Books are available in the back of Church, the rectory and at the Mart or Center. Cost is $35.00 with proceeds going to St. Malachi Center.

· Prayer Walk for Peace: every Wednesday, with group gathering at 7:15 p.m. in St. Malachi parking lot for prayerful walk to Public Square and further prayer. All ages welcome!

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Meeting was called to order with reflection on the upcoming Gospel reading, reflections were shared.

Clarification of August meeting minutes was conducted, with discussion of the terms of at-large council members, and how it may be affected by current positions and vacancies.

Enrichment was provided by Kevin McKenna who spoke about his personal journey to the deaconate and provided some historical background. He spoke about the Ministries of Liturgy, Word and Charity and how he is prepared to serve in these areas.

Discussion of the vacant membership chair was undertaken, with review of the immediate and long-term needs according to the charter. Immediate needs were identified and have been undertaken by at-large members, will cooperation of council members. Plans are in place until a new chair is identified. Several community members will be used as resources.

Stewardship as a concept and how it applies to the community as a whole as well as individuals was discussed. Members of the council (including Fr. Tony) each identified how they became part of the community as well as why they remain in the community. These reflections were discussed in the context of stewardship. Plans for further discussion and education in applying this concept to our community, especially as it applies to re-creating a sense of ownership were discussed. Some council members will be participating in formal education on the diocesan initiative on stewardship later this month. Plans for another open forum were made.

Review of the liturgy as undertaken by members of the liturgy committee was outlined. Plans for ongoing communication were put in place regarding this issue.

Joe Mohar was approved to the Finance Council. Discussion continues re: analysis of costs.

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