The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

· “All St. Malachi” Picnic
· St. Malachi Christian Formation
· Summer Clothing Is Still Needed
· Sympathy And Prayers
· Health Department
· Special Prayers Roster
· Men’s Retreat
· Auction Items For Malachi House Benefit
· Prayer Walk For Peace
· Congratulations
· Thank You!
· Great Job!
· Home-Grown Produce Welcome
· Diocesan Pastoral Council Formal Response
· Recently Graduated Seniors
· Community Council Meets

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! 

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 14, 2005

A N N U A L   P I C N I C

Ribs, Chicken, Hotdogs, Pop and Dessert will be provided! But do bring a side dish.
Information: Rosemarie DeJohn, 216-228-0000

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Christian Formation is a year-long religious education for students ages 4 to grade 12. This year’s classes will begin Sunday, Sept. 18. Registrations are being accepted now. For information about the program, call its director, Karen Duffy, 216-346-0784.

A Message from Jackie Bluett: “Even as the writer of Genesis had God banishing Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden because of their sin, he shows God’s compassion in clothing Adam and Eve. The clothing ministry is one of the most basic and most utilized at St. Malachi Church. For those of you who donate the clothes and for those who donate your time to sort the clothes, St. Malachi Center is grateful.

“The Center is resuming the clothing ministry’s shopping day, for those in need, on Saturday, Aug. 20. During August, September, October and November the Center invites families to make appointments to shop donations on the third Saturday of the month. At that time, each family receives several items of clothing for each family member; the clothing is of the quality we would give our own family members.

“We need summer clothing for our August shopping day, especially children’s clothing, as school is starting soon. We need summer clothing, especially large sized men’s, for the Friday morning distribution that goes on all year. Because of limited storage space, we prefer to not take fall donations until September. We can start taking heavier clothing in October and November. Again, because of limited storage space, we can accept two to four bags per donor from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For larger donations, we request you call 216-771-3036 and ask me, Jackie Bluett, to help make other arrangements. Thank you.”

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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS   for the family and friends of Anthony Phelps.

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:

 

Ricky Brezinski	Brian McCullough
Daniel Bugaj	David McLaughlin
Brian Chambers	Randy Mieskowski
Brian Collins	Bill Nelligan
Jim Curtin	Tim Nemes
Edward Dvorak	Michael O’Neill
Christopher Dvorak	John Parkowski
Gary Faerber	Kate Rybarczyk
Carter Gaffney	Dave Salinas
Michael Gomez	Provented P. Taylor Jr.
T. J. Gordon	Louis Torres
Andrew Harlan	Victor Valentino Jr.
Rob Kastelic	Michael Whalen
	Anthony Zona.

And special prayers for the families of the Brook Park-based Marines recently killed in Iraq.

CSM prayers, too, for the countless tsunami and AIDS victims as well as others throughout the world suffering because of natural disasters.

All men of the Community of St. Malachi and St. Malachi Parish are invited to a men’s retreat – “MaleSpirit” – Oct. 21-23

Informational fliers are available at the doors of the church. Scholarships are available because cost is not wanted to be a barrier for any man wanting to attend.

Info: Mike Graham (216-228-8815), Gary Pritts (216-233-4960), Dave Kennard (216-661-7130)

With the theme, “Let the Good Times Roll,” the major annual fundraiser will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at La Centre in Westlake. Proceeds allow Malachi House to care for its terminally ill residents without cost to them or their families. Donations are being sought for the silent auction, especially tickets for sports and cultural events, art, memorabilia, collectibles and travel packages. Donated items will be displayed and listed in the program. Donation forms are available at the rectory or by calling the Benefit Committee, 440-331-2258.

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 there. All ages welcome.

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CSM CONGRATULATIONS to newlyweds Stephen DeJohn and Megan Seaman.

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“Great Job! This expresses it all to the wonderful Community (and parish) members that pulled off’ the ‘140th event’ (July 30) celebration at St. Malachi in a great way! Thank you, and especially for all the Happy Birthdays and Victory signs I received. Thank you very much.” – E.S.

“With the home-grown produce coming to fruition in Community of St. Malachi members’ backyard gardens, the St. Malachi Monday Night Meal can use any excess tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini squash, carrots, onions, lettuce and all other leafy green vegetables you wish to donate. Just bring them to the hall kitchen before Sunday Mass, or after, and place them in the refrigerator. We will use them all! God bless…” D.S.

“In March, 2005, the Community of St. Malachi Sexual Abuse Task Force sponsored an informal meeting to allow members of both the CSM and St. Malachi Parish to meet with our Diocesan Pastoral Council representative, Lynne Steppke. She listened to our questions and concerns, took them back to the DPC, and a formal response was sent to us. The questions and responses are now available on the CSM Web Site. If anyone is interested in discussing these responses, you are invited to the next task force meeting, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, in the rectory. Hard copies of the DPC responses are available; call me at 216-228-6787.” - K.B.

“Here is a list of other seniors who are CSM members and have recently graduated from high school. They aren’t currently in Christian Formation, though they have been in the past, and Zoe and Leah help teach the 5th and 6th Grades.  

	Zoe Lukens graduated from Lakewood High School and will attend Beloit College.
	Leah Tardivo graduated from Lakewood High and will attend the University of Vermont.
	Emmie Rhodes graduated from Lakewood High and will attend New York University.
	Kris Junquist, a member of St. Malachi Parish, graduated from St. Joseph Academy and will attend Antioch College.” - K.D.

Community of St. Malachi Council - Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in St. Malachi Center. All welcome. Info: Bill Johansen, 440-353-0606.

CSM Task Force on Sexual Abuse – Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, rectory. Topic: Diocesan Pastoral Council’s formal response to our concerns. All welcome. Information: Kathy Burke, 216-2298-6787.

St. Malachi Book Club - Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, home of Rosemarie and Steve DeJohn, (216-228-0000). Discussion with Fr. Don Cozzens about his newest book, “Faith That Dares to Speak.” Meeting will be outdoors so participants should bring lawn chairs. September book: “Three Junes” by Julia Glass.

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SEP 10 - Annual outdoor Mass and potluck, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Starre’s Acres, Granger Twp. (Medina). Liturgy presider, Fr. Neil Kookoothe of St. Clarence parish, former seminarian intern here at St. Malachi. Meats and beverages provided; nutritious side dishes requested.

Maps available at coffee hour. Info: Dave Starre, 440-526-3876.

SEP 29 - FutureChurch’s 15th Annual Benefit Dinner – “celebrating 15 years of working to make the Church better” – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, The Holiday Inn in Independence. Speaker: Fr. Charles Curran, renowned moral theologian, on “The Catholic Church, Morality and Politics; the Church’s Involvement in Society.” Tickets: $60. Patron $75; sponsor $125; fixed income $40. Information: 216-228-0869.

OCT 4 - Talk by Fr. John Dear, author of “Living Peace,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland. Cost: $10. Call Nickie Stary, 216-521-4310.

OCT 6 - Community Corner Hunger & Family Center’s Annual Harvest Celebration, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, Windows on the River. Fun, food, prizes; silent auction, music, side boards, raffle. Info: Center Director Lou Keim, CSM member, 216-631-6508.

OCT 7 - St. Malachi Center’s 13th annual benefit Family Golf Outing and Pig Roast, Friday, Oct. 7, Bob-O-Links Golf Course, Avon. Cost:

• $100 for 18 holes (includes lunch and dinner);

• $70 for 9 holes (includes lunch and dinner);

• $360 for a single-reservation foursome (includes lunch and dinner);
• $35 for dinner only, at 4 p.m. After-dinner entertainment includes music. 

Info and foursome reservations: Marilyn, 216-252-6443.

OCT 8 - Day of Recollection for all Liturgical Ministers, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 8, at River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland. Details to come. Info: Cindy DiNardo, 440-356-2980.

OCT 15 - Ohio Young Adult Conference, Saturday, Oct. 15, Baldwin Wallace College. For single and married women and men in their 20s and 30s. Keynote address by Anthony Camino, pastoral associate at St. Noel Parish and former music minister at St. Malachi. Details: Mark Delsander, 216-334-1261, Ext. 25.

The Vine and Branches page now features a new link to The Center for Liturgy at St. Louis University. This link offers insight into Sunday’s Scripture from a variety of perspectives. Below is a link to St. Malachi’s Vine and Branches Gospel Discussion Forum. The forum allows CSM members and St. Malachi parishioners 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.

The Mart offers a large selection of school supplies at substantial savings.

Hours of operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone: 216-621-1988 - Fax: 216-621-1898

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