The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

· Volunteers Needed Today…Now!!!
· St. Malachi Center Christmas Boutique
· Social Action Heifer Project
· Thanks…
· Choose From Hundreds Of Christmas Cards!!
· Attend A Community Gathering On Jan 9 2005
· Join St. Malachi’s Gospel Discussion Forum
· Health Department
· Special Prayers Roster

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! 

Third Sunday of Advent

December 12, 2004

Holiday fruit baskets will be delivered to the elderly in the Lakeview and Riverview buildings on Sun Dec 12 at noon. Meet at St Malachi Center. Questions or info Sr. Francis 216-861-5343.

St. Malachi Center Christmas Boutique: The Center needs new or “like new” gift items for mothers, fathers, teens, children and toddlers for the annual childrens’ Christmas Boutique on Wed Dec 15. The children then shop at no cost. Please bring gift items to the Center by Dec 13. For more information call the Center at 216-771-3036.

Social Action Heifer Project: Again this Advent the Social Action Commission is inviting individuals and families to contribute to the Heifer Project, a nonprofit organization that provides hungry families with food animals such as cows, sheep, or chicks to raise. Children receive nutritious milk or eggs; families earn income for school, health care and better housing. For more info call Lois Westerkamp 440-331-3705 or Joyce Geib 216-521-4252. Envelopes are at the church doors, checks payable to Malachi Benefit Account. www.heifer.org.

THANKS…The family of Margaret Wolf thanks you for your love, prayers and support. Their pecial thanks to the funeral choir and to all who helped with the liturgy. Ann and Bruce Wacker, Sandy and Vince Gobozy.

Also thanks from the family of Mary Dusek for your support and caring. From Chris Dusek

MESSAGE FROM JANELLE SCHUBMEHL: Christmas Cards!! Choose from hundreds of Christmas Cards, handmade from your contributions. The “Special Needs Fund”, administered by Fr. Tony, will receive the net proceeds. Cards are priced at $10 for 10 cards. Check it out at coffee hour.

MESSAGE FROM BILL JOHANSEN: The CSM Council invites all of you to attend a Community Gathering on Jan 9 2005, right after the 11:00 a.m. liturgy in the hall. Not only will this be a time for the Council to update everyone, but a time to reflect on our mission as a lay directed community as we prepare to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Please be sure to join us for an hour of sharing, prayer and discernment as we look to the next 30 years of great stewardship.

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.

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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, 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.

· Jesuit Retreat House – offers 9 different retreats during Advent and the holidays, including a New Years Eve retreat. Visit their website at www.jrh-cleveland.org or call 440-884-9300 for more information.

· Volunteer Opportunity – Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a non profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the assistance of well-bred, professionally trained guide dogs is currently seeking volunteer puppy raisers and puppy sitters. Call or log on to learn more; Jeanne at 440-235-3515 or www.gebcuyahoga.org.

· St Louis Parish – is looking for alumni students. If you are one or know of someone who graduated from St. Louis School, please contact 216-382-0033.

· Catholic Charities Annual Appeal – There is still time to Donate to the 2004 campaign. Many families are in great need this holiday season. Make your gift to Catholic Charities today. Gifts made by Dec 31 may be deductible on your 2004 takes. To donate call 1-800-869-6525, ext 1910.

· 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!

Julie Billiart School – Catholic environment for children experiencing difficulties in learning. Parent Open Houses (all begin at 9:00 a.m.) Jan13, Feb 10. 216-381-1191 or www.juliebilliartschool.org.

Benedictine Open House: Entrance Exams, cost $15.00, no pre registration required. Jan 8. Info call 216-421-2080 ext. 356 or 330.

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