The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

·  What Is Prayer?
·  Men’s Retreat - Oct. 21-23
·  Sympathy And Prayers
·  Health Department
·  Special Prayers Roster
·  Companions On The Journey
·  Gospel Discussion Forum
·  Cheers Department
·  Congratulations
·  Save The Date – Saturday, July 30
·  Another Big Date – Saturday, July 2
·  S.M.A.R.T. Parents Summer Movies
·  Social Action Committee Message

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! 

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

June 12, 2005

W H A T   I S   P R A Y E R ?

A Message from the CSM Spiritual Development Committee…

“Prayer is much more than giving God a list of stuff you want done for you.

“It is more to do with spending time enjoying God’s company, a bit like you would do with your best friend. Asking questions, asking about your family and friends and wondering about the future, saying ‘sorry’ and saying ‘thank you,’ listening to what they have to say, not worrying about silence, just glad to be with them.

“There are many different types of prayer and in the next few months we will be reviewing prayer and asking you to focus on the specific prayer of the month.

	Personal prayer: Time you spend alone with God.
	Public prayer: Time you pray together during Mass or special occasions.
	Meditative prayer: Use of meditation (thinking deeply) about God.  This prayer involves finding 15 minutes to be alone with God.
	Healing prayer: Praying with a healing group.

“These are just a few types of prayer for you to reflect on. We will also present ideas on how to reflect on these prayers.”

CSM Spiritual Development Committee, Nickie Stary, Chair.

All men at St. Malachi are invited to a men’s retreat Oct. 21-23. It will be led by Br. Joe Kilikevice, a Dominican friar from Chicago, who has been directing retreats for men since 1986. Several Malachi members have attended retreats led by Br. Joe and, based on their positive feedback, we have decided to bring him to Cleveland. The retreat will help men move beyond their cultural stereotypes and deal constructively with issues including work, family, spirituality and sexuality. The retreat will be held at St. Joseph Christian Life Center, 18485 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, and the cost is $250 ($225 for early registration). Scholarships are available since we do not want cost to be a barrier for any man who wants to attend. Fliers with more information are available at the doors of the church. The retreat is co-sponsored by the Community of St. Malachi and St. Malachi Parish.

For information call Mike Graham (216-228-8815), Gary Pritts (216-233-4960) or

Dave Kennard (216-661-7130).

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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS   –  for the family and friends of Rosemary Farace.

CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT –  Please keep in your prayers

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:

And again, CSM prayers for our new Pope Benedict XVI as well as for the people he has been chosen to lead.    

Copies of the inaugural issue of Companions on the Journey can be found at the doors of the church. This monthly leaflet features the Gospel for each Sunday, with a reflection and prayer, as well as Psalm verses for reflection and other articles. This is a new initiative from St. Malachi staff members Mary Jane Treichel and Kimberly Kramer-Tatro, created especially for those who are homebound, ill or for any reason unable to attend Sunday Mass. If you know anyone who may benefit from Companions on the Journey, please pick up a copy.

www.stmalachi.org/parish/forum

This is the link to St. Malachi’s “Vine and Branches Gospel Discussion Forum” which allows Community of St. Malachi and St. Malachi Parish members 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 each 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.

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CSM CHEERS DEPARTMENT - Let’s hear it for Jim Connell and Roseann Kaminsky, as they join this month the ranks of revered retirees. Jim is retiring from his position of many years as superintendent of schools for the Berea Board of Education (but not from his new status as CSM Communications Chair, thank heaven!). Roseann is signing off from 42 years in nursing education, the last 16 as a faculty member at Lorain County Community College. May they both enjoy a good rest, good health and some good fun!

CSM CONGRATULATIONS to these CSM members who “made out” as winners in the St. Malachi Center Memorial Day raffle. First place went to Jan Galvin, who bought her ticket from Lisa Flaherty, Third prize winner was Peter Toomey. (A good bet is that Lisa will have ‘em standing in line for tickets next year…)

In connection with the July 4th Superior Viaduct Holiday Celebration, St. Malachi Center will host the Old Angle Family Fun Festival from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 2. Featured will be live Irish entertainment as well as many traditional carnival games such as milk can toss, dart balloon game, lollipop tree, frisbee toss, duck pond and guessing game. Other activities during the course of the day include face painting, water balloon walk, limbo and hoola hoop contests and for the first time, marshmallow golf. Also on site will be free health screens for blood sugar and high blood pressure as well as several community resources with valuable information. Last but not least, there will be an assortment of delicious carnival foods. For information call Jackie Bluett, 216-771-3036.

(St. Malachi Adults Raising Tots, Tweens, Teens…)

“We are again planning to enjoy family movies at Lakewood Park. They begin at dusk. We will meet at approximately 6:30 p.m. near the Kiwanis Pavilion for a picnic supper and playground fun, and then wander over to the movies at sundown. Feel free to join in for one or both parts of the evening. If you come early for the picnic, bring your own meat to grill, drinks, picnic supplies, and a dish to pass. It’s a low stress way to enjoy a summer evening. The remaining movie schedule for Lakewood Park: 

• June 24: Spirit: Stallion of Cimmaron; 
• July 8: “Daddy Day Care (PG); 
• July 22: “Muppets from Space; 
• Aug. 12: “Shark Tale (PG). 

In the event of inclement weather, we will not picnic; however, films will be shown at 8 p.m. in the Emerson Middle School Gym. Look for the sign posted by the Lakewood Recreation Department at the entrance of Lakewood Park.

Please join us for summer fun and fellowship!” - Mike Pellegrino and Carol Schiro, 216-351-8553.

“In June, we offer our prayers and support to our neighbors at the Lakeview High Rise. We know that many of the senior citizens who live there must do without things that we often take for granted. Money for leisure time activities is hard to come by after buying food and medicine. The Common Room is where neighbors come together for companionship and entertainment. They need playing cards, puzzles, board games, crossword and other puzzle books, and the like, to keep in the Common Room for all to share. Can you donate an item from the list to support this effort? A box for your donation is at the front of the church. For more information call us:

Lois Westerkamp (440-331-3705) or Joyce Geib (216-521-4252).”

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· Cleveland Women’s Ordination Conference - Luncheon meeting with Anne Kmieck, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, Trinity Cathedral Commons Art Gallery. Anne, an artist, CSM member and teacher at Hawken Upper School, will discuss her exhibit “Out of the Closet” now on display in the gallery. Box lunches available; $5: tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, pasta salad; $6: veggie wrap, chicken wrap, turkey, corned beef roast beef, salad w/grilled chicken, ham. Breads: white, wheat or rye (please specify). Beverages may be purchased at nearby Café Aroma on Euclid Ave; back door opens into the Commons. Phone reservations, by Tuesday, June 14: 216-381-8747 (leave message). Free parking in cathedral lot off Prospect Ave. near E. 22nd St.

· Centering Space - “Come to the Quiet” evening of prayer and reflection, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood. Silence, prayer, input, reflection, simple meal and optional faith sharing. Cost:: $20. Reservations: 216-228-7451. Reflective prayer, 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday. All welcome.

· Lutheran Hospital Grief Support Group - meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month on the hospital’s fifth floor; use Franklin Ave. and Fulton Rd. entrance.

· St. Joseph Academy - yard sale (rain or shine), 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland. To benefit school’s athletic teams. Info: Jill Garlock, 216-251-5495.

· St. Edward High School - Baseball Skills Camp, July 11-14. Grades 3-5 session, 9-11 a.m. Grades 6-8 session, noon-2 p.m. Location: Bradley Field, Bay Village. Fee: $100 per session. Information: 216-521-8828, Ext. 543.

· Benedictine High School - Sports camps for boys entering grades 5-9 and “discovery days” for boys entering grades 7 and 8. Dates, times, locations and costs: Carol Kenney, 216-421-2080, Ext 330.

· St. Wendelin - Vacation Bible School for preschool and elementary age children, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, July 11-Friday, July 15. Cost: $10 for materials. Information: 216-861-1141.

· St. Boniface - Breakfast buffet and reverse raffle (adults only), 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, July 31, school hall, 3555 W. 54 St. Donation: $15; extra breakfast tickets: $5. Main board prize: $1000.

· St. John Cantius - Father’s Day breakfast and bake sale, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 19, SJC cafeteria, 906 College Ave. Adults: $6; children, $3. Info: Barbara Ross, 216-771-2685.

A Week in Advance…

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!…

…to all fathers – natural, adoptive and foster, and in those same categories,

grandfathers, great-grandfathers, uncles and uncles grand and great, big brothers,

godfathers, sacramental and other sponsors, teachers and other mentors –

loving surrogate dads of every kind.

In the Community of St. Malachi, we’re blessed in having every kind!

Jun 13: Kielbasa

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