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The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter
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The Community of St. Malachi – First Personal Parish of the Diocese of Cleveland
Celebrating Faith in God and in the Future!
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Fourth
Sunday of Lent
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March
26,
2006
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Message from Mary Carol Lucic, Marty Miller and Jackie Bluett:
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“Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, ‘Samuel!
Samuel!’ And Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’ (1
Samuel 3:10)”
“It’s almost time to elect people to our CSM Community
Council. There are seven positions to be filled: Treasurer; Hospitality,
Spiritual Development and Social Action committee chairs, and three At-Large
council members. As was said in our last CSM Newsletter: ‘Take the time
this year to be involved, share time with like-minded, compassionate people and
be a part of decision-making in your church’s future. No experience is
necessary. Cooperation and spiritual growth are guaranteed. Call us or talk with
any of us at coffee hour. Your nominating committee members:
Mary Carol Lucic - 216-221-5017
Marty Miller - 216-531-9293
Jackie Bluett - 440-526-8574
This coming year’s CSM Community Council will be elected at
our annual meeting Sunday, Apr. 23”
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Messsage from Mike Petit, Liturgy Committee Chair:
“During Lent, the lectors are following a new procedure. Each walks to the
ambo (lectern) individually. After the Opening Prayer (Collect), the first
reader proceeds to the sanctuary, proclaims the reading and then returns to the
assembly. The second reader does the same at the end of the Responsorial Psalm.
The rationale for this comes from two considerations. First, it eliminates the
clumsy arrangement of the extra lector in the sanctuary. Secondly, it provides a
more defining period of silence before and after each reading.”
Mike Petit - 440-884-9309
Kay Vine - 440-871-5868
Mike Graham - 216-228-8815
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U. B. Bishops’ Overseas Aid Appeal
The second collection at our 11 o’clock Liturgy today, Mar. 26, is for the
U. B. Bishops’ Overseas Aid Appeal. Its Migration and Relief Services work
with people newly arrived in the U.S.
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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
for the family and friends of Peggy Finucane,
mother of Louis Finucane.
CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- Please keep in your prayers Mary
Allwine, Sis Aylward, Ernestine Bellini, George Bender, Barbie Bennett, Gavin
Blades, Alice Bowen, Kay Boysen, Thomas Brennan, Mary Lou Brodnick, Lynne Caine,
Krill Carpenter, Maureen Conway Flanagan, Maggie Coyne Verdi, Dorothy Dalton,
Tom DeChant, Bill Dick, William Dingman, Bernie Domann, Pat Donnelly, Nancy
Eliason, Kevin Finnerty, David Flaherty, Tom Flaherty, Matthew Forkas, Virginia
Genterey, Joan Dworznik, Tom Grande, Luis Gutierrez, Germaine Hahnel, Katherine
Hanrahan, Mary Heaney, Steven Herceg, Ross Holowenko, Jennifer Hoskin Grosel,
Karen Klaus, Joe Knize, Tom Kunkel, Mary Laubenthal, Sr. Judy Lavelle, Fr.
Eugene LaVerdiere, Drew McAuliffe, Kevin McIntyre, Jane McNamara, James
McWilliams, Helen Miles, Jean Miller, Maureen Murray, Marie Murray, Mary Ann
Murray, Patrick Murtha, Carol O’Malley, Evelyn Petrovic, Judy Petrovic, Barb
Price, Patty Pringle, Tom Pultz, Megan Reilly Torres, Bob Rink, Kevin Rogers,
Marie Rozman, Charlie and Lucy Russo, Mary Joy Schwartz, Tom Schwartz, Apolonia
Sierzputowski, Eva Sierzputkowski, John Sievers, Judy Slivka, Jane Smith, Nancy
Smith, Laura Sosnowski, Michelle Speck, Paul Stein, Albert Tapajna, Stephanie
Taylor-Ayers, Susan Thibo, Kathleen Thomas, Donna Weinsheimer, Sharon
Westerfield, Erik White, Paul Witzigrueter.
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 the armed forces, and their families: Rickey Brezinski, Daniel Bugaj,
Brian Chambers, Brian Collins, Jim Curtin, Christopher Dvorak, Edward Dvorak,
Gary Faerber, Carter Gaffney, Michael Gomez, T. J. Gordon, Andrew Harlan, Rob
Kastelic, Brian McCullough, David McLaughlin, Randy Mieskowski, Bill Nelligan,
Tom Nemes, Michael O’Neil, John Parkowski, Chuck Porter, Kate Rybarczyk, Dave
Salinas, Provented P. Taylor Jr., Louis Torres, Victor Valentino Jr., Michael
Whalen.
Please continue with special prayers, too, for the countless victims of the
tsunami, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, mud slides, cyclones and
AIDs.
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Message from Mary McNamara:
“I am a member of the Community of St. Malachi. I am a social worker as
well, with a local non-profit (Fairhill Center). For the past 12 months, I have
been particularly focused on helping low income seniors figure out the maze of
Medicare Part D. Our local coalition, Greater Cleveland Access to Benefits
Coalition, has been funded by several local foundations including the Sisters of
Charity Foundation and the St. Luke’s Foundation…Here is a simple statement
about this call center and free service for seniors that may be helpful…
LOSE THE CONFUSION AND GAIN THE BENEFITS
Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is available to all Medicare
beneficiaries. There’s extra help for those with limited income and resources.
To find out if you, or someone you care for, are eligible for the extra help –
may be worth up to $2000 – call the Greater Cleveland Access to Benefits
Coalition at
216-373-1650” -- M.M.
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St. Malachi BackDoor Ministry -
Volunteers needed at the rectory daily,
especially weekdays, to serve sandwiches, coffee and doughnuts. Shifts are
from 8:30 a.m. until noon and from noon until 3 p.m. To volunteer call Sr.
Francis, 216-781-3110 or 216-861-5343.
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CSM CONGRATULATIONS
to John Karliak, a 1956 graduate of St. Edward
High School, who received the school’s Bronze Eagle Award at its recent Alumni
Recognition Dinner.
LAST CALL! SOUP FOR THE SOUL!
To benefit St. Malachi Center Programs
6 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 30
Signatures at LaCentre - 25777 Detroit Rd., Westlake
21 soup varieties (three more have been added) * Easter breads * Desserts
served by celebrities
Upscale raffle and silent auction items
Tickets: $60 – available at coffee hour or church main entrance
Information: 440-808-0455 or www.stmalachicenter.org
Please note: there is still need for volunteers to help out at this benefit!
Call Pam Pulizzi, 216-941-5054.
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Cleveland Women’s Ordination Conference – (Note change of
location!) - Dialog with Bishop Patricia Fresen of Munich, Germany,
4:15 p.m. Monday, Mar. 27, Trinity Cathedral Commons, Euclid Avenue and E.
22 St. (parking entrance Prospect Avenue and E. 22 St.) A native of South
Africa, as a member of the Dominican Order for many years she served as a
theologian and also taught at a Pretoria seminary. Her visit to the U. S. is
associated with the Mar. 25 observance of the 11th World Day of Prayer
for Women’s Ordination. Suggested free will offering: $10 (scholar-ships
available.) Optional $6 light supper at 5:30 p.m. Info: Evelyn Hunt (216-795-4264)
or Delia Burke (216-381-8747). E-mail: CWOC 25@yahoo.com
West Park Early Childhood PTA - Breakfast with the Easter
Bunny,
Saturday, Apr. 1, St. Mark Church, 15800 Montrose Ave., Cleveland. Two
seatings: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $6 adults and $4 children under
12. Photos with the Easter Bunny, $1 each. Reservations and payment requested
in advance. Call Liz (216-671-2751) or Pam Pulizzi (216-941-5054).
CSM Council - Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 4, St. Malachi Center.
Key topic: finalize agenda for Apr. 28 annual meeting. All welcome. Info: Bill
Johansen, 440-353-0606.
CSM Communications Committee - Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 5;
location to be determined. Information: Jim Connell, 440-239-9664.
CSM Membership Committee - Informational meeting for all interested in
membership in the Community of St. Malachi, following our 11 o’clock Liturgy
Sunday, Apr. 9. Information: Cindy DiNardo, 440-356-2980.
CSM Task Force on Sexual Abuse - Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 27, in
the rectory. All welcome. Info: Kathy Burke, 216-228-6787.
St. Malachi Book Club - Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 29, home of Sarah
and Karl Toth (440-826-3144).
Book: “God’s Politics” by Jim Wallis. April book: “Before and
After” by Rosellan Brown. Info: Casey Stangel, 440-234-8766
St. Malachi Center - Annual Seder Meal for families, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Apr. 4. Details: Jackie Bluett, 216-771-3036.
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COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES
Prayer services that include confession of sins and
absolution, with several priests participating:
7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 28 |
St. Wendelin, 2 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 2
St. Patrick (Bridge), 2 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 9
ST. MALACHI 2006 LENTEN APPEAL – De La SALLE SCHOOL in BETHLEHEM
This is a Christian school in the Holy Land serving 600 girls and boys,
Christian and Muslim, from pre-school through high school. Fr. Tony visited
the school last fall during his retreat in the Holy Land; it reminded him of
Urban Community School. The school is a sign of hope in this troubled land.
There is a two-track religion program – Christian and Muslim. The school
teaches non-violence and peace; each incidence is discussed. About 90% of its
graduates go on to college. Tuition is about a dollar a day (i.e. $365); the
annual cost per student is $700. Because unemployment in Bethlehem is
currently 50%, the school operates at a deficit. During Lent, we are invited
to make a daily Lenten sacrifice and put the money aside. Envelopes are
available at the church doors; please make checks payable to “St. Malachi
Benefit Fund.” At the end of Lent, the funds will be forwarded t the school.
LENTEN CROSSES
We are invited to take a nail cross, which can be found at the church
doors, hold it during our Lenten prayers, then bring it to the Good Friday
Liturgy to join it with Jesus’ cross.
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 welcome.
S.M.A.R.T Fish Fries - Meeting at 6 p.m. Fridays, Mar. 31, St.
Monica, 13623 Rockside Rd.., Garfield Heights; Apr. 7, Benedictine High
School, 2900 Martin Luther King Blvd., Cleveland, and at 5:30 p.m. Good
Friday, Apr. 14, St. Mel, 14436 Triskett Rd., Cleveland. Details: Mike
Pellegrino, 216-351-8553.
An Evening with Sue Monk Kidd - the New York Times best-selling
author of “The Secret Life of the Bees” and “The Mermaid Chair” will
speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 4, at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100
Franklin Ave. Advance tickets: $12; at the door, $15. To benefit Lakewood
Public Library Foundation. Details: Jennifer Baker (216-226-4287) or Kim
Langley (216-226-3351).
Our Lady of Angels - Lenten series talk by Fr. Don Dunson, “No
Room at the Table; the Church in Africa,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 6,
church oratory, 3644 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland
Centering Space - “Come to the Quiet” – time to experience
silence, input, reflection, optional faith sharing and a simple meal, 10
a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 5; suggested offering $15. Also,
reflective prayer, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave.,
Lakewood (between Lakewood Park and Lakewood Catholic Academy). A
collaborative ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.
Information: 216-228-7451.
Beaumont School -
Introduction to Latin mini-course for girls in the
sixth and seventh grades who want to get a “jump start” in their foreign
language study, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 2-May 19. Fee:
$30, includes text. Information: Claudia Heilman, 216-321-2954, Ext
330.
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