The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

· Advent Events
· Malachi House Lights For Life Celebration
· St. Malachi Center Christmas Boutique
· ‘Voices Of Advent’
· Volunteers Needed To
 … Deliver Fruit Baskets To The Elderly
 … Help With Christmas Church Decorating
· “Finding The Sacred In Poetry’
· Welcome Home Fr. Tony Schuerger
· Community Council Meeting
· St. Malachi Book Club Meeting

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! 

First Sunday of Advent

 November 27, 2005

A D V E N T    E V E N T S

Christian Formation and Social Action Committee members are planning an Advent project to benefit New Orleans hurricane victims. Information was not yet available at this newsletter’s earlier than usual, Thanksgiving Day-induced deadline. This is a “heads up, watch for it” notice.

MALACHI HOUSE LIGHTS FOR LIFE CELEBRATION

Funded entirely through donations, since 1988 Malachi House has provided a loving, final home for more than 1,060 of our neediest neighbors at absolutely no charge to them or their families. Its fourth annual “Lights for Life” celebration will held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the house, 2810 Clinton Ave., Cleveland. Each $10 donation purchases a light in memory or in honor of the donor’s loved one, to be placed on the evergreen trees in the Malachi House garden. A reception and refreshments will follow. All gifts are tax-deductible and the honoree or family will be notified

Flyers are at the back of the church. For information: Pat Branigan, 216-621-8831.

‘VOICES OF ADVENT’

7-9 p.m. Mondays, at Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood.

• Nov. 28, Prepare the Way
• Dec. 5, With God, all things are possible.
• Dec. 12: Do not be afraid.
• Dec. 19, This shall be a sign.

Suggested offering: $10. Reservations: 216-228-7451.

Reflective prayer 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -

• to deliver fruit baskets to the elderly in the Lakeview and Riverview high-rises, noon Sunday, Dec.11. Meet at St. Malachi Center. Information: Sr. Francis, 216-861-5343.
• to help with church decorating for Christmas – lights, trees, wreaths – after 12:30 p.m. Mass, Sunday, Dec. 18. “Many hands are needed and welcomed” says Kay Vine, 440-871-5868.

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"FINDING THE SACRED IN POETRY"

sponsored by

2-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 - River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland

Program Presenter: CSM member Kim Langley, of LifeBalance Enterprises

Both men and women welcome. Cost: $15. Space limited; register ASAP.

Register on line at nickmstary@netscape.net

Or call Nicky Stary, 216-521-4310.

CSM WELCOME HOME

  to Fr. Tony Schuerger, who this mid-week returned “safe home” from a retreat in the Holy Land.

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CSM Community Council - Meeting,

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 (note date change), St. Malachi Center. Information: Bill Johansen, 440-353-0606.

· St. Malachi Book Club – Meeting (Nov/Dec), 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, home of Pat O’Malley, 9764 Sugarbush Circle, North Olmsted (440-816-0847). “Jesus Before Christianity” by A. Nolan.

– for the family and friends of Jim Fries, father of Patti Misener.

  –  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

Please continue with special prayers, too, for the countless victims of the tsunami and hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma, as well as the recent midwest tornadoes, and for all others throughout the world suffering because of such other natural disasters as Pakistan/India earthquake and Latin American floods, and because of Third World AIDS epidemics.

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As an unplanned but certainly appropriate follow-up to last Sunday’s Scripture readings and Fr. Paul Hritz’s homily – “Whatever you did for the least of my brothers (and sisters)…”

“The Shower Program at St. Malachi Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 10 a.m. All shower necessities are provided. These include soap, towels, washcloths, tooth paste, shampoo and deodorants, and sometimes toothbrushes and razors. Every Friday we make up a weekend bag and provide these necessities for people to take home.

“We are in very short supply at this time, resulting in very skimpy weekend bags. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. I am listing suggested items and some of their sources. Welcome are small size travel items such as shampoo, conditioners and lotions provided by hotels and motels. Small bars of soap also are appreciated. Other suggested donates items:

“From Dollar General: Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline ($1); Toothbrushes (6-pack $1); Razors (10-12 pack $1); Q-Tips (300-pack $1); White Cotton Socks (8-pair pack $5); After-Shave Lotion ($1.50); Spray Deodorant ($1.50). From Marc’s: Rubbing Alcohol (45 cents); Peroxide (45 cents). Thanks for any consideration you might be able to give us. Call me if you need any more information. Pat McDonnell, 440-237-0895.

The center needs new or “like new” gift items for mothers, fathers, teens, children and toddlers for the annual Christmas Boutique on Monday, Dec. 19. The children “shop” for them at no cost. Please bring gift items to the center by Wednesday, Dec. 14. For more information call the center. 216-771-3036.

“ St. Malachi Center thanks all who have purchased the Entertainment Books and wishes you a year of happy discounted entertainment and meals! This Sunday, Nov. 27, is the last Sunday the books are available. If you still want to purchase one or more for only $25 each, please see the St. Malachi volunteers at coffee hour or call 216-771-3036.

“Many years ago, St. Malachi Center adopted the Mexican Christmas tradition of Las Posadas, the remembrance of the Holy Family’s search for a room at the inn. The celebration includes active involvement in procession, prayer, song and a meal by volunteers and center participants. The festivity takes place on St. Malachi grounds. After the procession there is a light meal. This year the event is from 4:30 to about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. There is a sign-up sheet at the 9:30 and 11 o’clock coffee hours, or please call the center, 216-771-3036. Please join the commemoration and sign up to participate.

“The committee for ‘Soup for the Soul,’ an annual fun fundraiser benefiting St. Malachi Center, is starting to plan for the 2006 event. The committee is in need of some volunteers who would be willing to help us identify and talk with some companies for corporate sponsorships and/or gifts. If you can donate a little time, please send an e-mail to st_malachi@ameritech.net or call 216-771-3036

· CSM Spiritual Development -

Monthly “Daily Bread” prayer page

is attached to this Sunday’s Communio.

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Monday Night Meal Menus

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