The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

· “We’re Ready To Help”
· Maryknoll Stations of the Cross
· Sympathy And Prayers
· Health Department
· Special Prayers Roster
· The Malachi Mart… Expanding
· Make Sunday’s Readings Part of Your Personal Prayer
· St. Malachi Center Soup For The Soul’ Benefit
· Litany of the Saints
· Religions of the World: Focus on Judaism & Islam
· Save The Date: Seder Celebration

· “High School Christian Formation Bowling Party 
· Raffle Prizes Needed
· Counseling Assistance Fund
· S.M.A.R.T. Lenten Fish Fries
· Centering Space - Journey From Ashes To Easter
· Futurechurch - Presentation
· St. Edward HS Alumni Assoc. Wearin’ O’ The Green Party
· The “Nun Run” - Day For Single Catholic Women
· Regular Weekly Collection
· Monday Night Meal Menus
· Deadlines

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 Lent 

 February 25, 2007 

“WE’RE READY TO HELP”

“Have you been ill, needing a temporary assist, but didn’t know who to ask? The Social Action Committee is happy to announce that we now have enough volunteers to be of assistance to Community of St. Malachi members who are in need of a temporary assist due to illness, death in the family, etc.

“We currently have CSM volunteers who are willing to provide:

1. Some transportation
2. An occasional meal
3. Some light housekeeping
4. A couple of loads of laundry
5. A pick-up of a few groceries or a prescription

“We also have one volunteer who would be willing to sit with a person recovering from surgery.

“If you are a CSM member in need of such short-term assistance, have further questions about this plan, or you would like to be a volunteer, please call me, Helen Misener, at 440-427-8023.”

Sponsored by the CSM Liturgy, Social Action and Spiritual Development Committees

6-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent in the church

Says Jan Leitch: “Each Friday we will journey along two stations with meditation, prayer and shared reflection. The Maryknoll Stations offer a social justice point of view. Join us any or all Fridays.” Information: Jan Leitch, 216-521-6376 – or see the flyers in the church.

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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS  

  for the families and friends of Florence Dick, Stanley Stary and Dennis Prokop.

 – Please keep in your prayers

- 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: Ricky Brezinski, David Bugaj, Brian Chambers, Brian Collins, Jim Curtin, Gary Faerber, Michael Gomez, T. J. Gordon, Andrew Harlan, David McLaughlin, Randy Mieskowski, Bill Nelligan, Tom Nemes, Michael O’Neil, John Parkowski, Kate Rybarczyk, Dave Salinas, Povented P. Taylor Jr., Louis Torres, Victor Valentino Jr., Michael Whalen.

“You can make Sunday’s readings part of your personal prayer during the week. For prayer, reflection and Scripture resources: www.stmalachi.org/parish/forum/ 

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6 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 29

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cleveland City Centre, 777 St. Clair Ave.

Free parking in garage adjacent the hotel.

Tickets: $50 until Mar. 15 - $60 thereafter

Reservations: see volunteers at back of church after Mass and at Sunday coffee hours or call Ginny Suhr, 216-771-3036 or on-line from first page of website: www.stmalachicenter.org/ 

“We begin our Liturgy today, Feb. 25, by singing the Litany of the Saints, calling upon all of God’s holy ones to walk with us during our Lenten journey. On Holy Saturday night, God’s newest Chosen Ones will make their journey to the waters of Baptism and emerge recreated in the image of Jesus Christ. The prayer that accompanies them is again the Litany of the Saints. All you holy men and women pray for us!” - C.M.

“Confused about what Islam teaches? What the differences are between Sunnis and Shiites? Wondering how the Judaism of Jesus’ day connects with Judaism today? Fr. Joseph Hilinski, Interfaith Director for the Diocese of Cleveland, is presenting a five-part program “Religions of the World: Focus on Judaism and Islam.” Due to our bad weather, the program’s start was delayed until just last Tuesday, Feb. 20. There are four more sessions, from 7-9 p.m. in St. Malachi Church hall. His topic next Tuesday, Feb. 27, is “Part I Judaism: From the Temple in Jerusalem to the Synagogue in America.” The other dates of this much anticipated series are all Tuesdays: Mar. 13, 20 and 27 (note: no program Mar. 6.) The series is co-sponsored by St. Malachi Spiritual Development Committee and the Cleveland Central West District. For more information, see the flyers at the church doors.” - J.B.

“Another reminder to ‘Save the Date.’ Seder Celebration

  6 p.m. Wednesday of Holy Week, Apr. 4, in the hall. Information: Coletta Taddeo (330-659-0929) or Gene Kramer (216-228-7442).

Message from Lynn Duge:

“The High School Christian Formation class will host a bowling party

 from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 15, at Fairview Lanes. The teens are raising money for their trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Columbus in November. Tickets are $10 and include Moon Rock bowling, shoe rental and bumper lanes available. Tickets are available from Christian Formation students and at coffee hour Mar. 11, 18 and 25. Or, for tickets and more information call Lynn Duge, 440-356-569. Raffle Prizes needed: Gift baskets will be raffled off at the bowling party. If you have an item or gift card or certificate for service you would like to donate, please call Teresa Andreani, 216-221-9356. If you have a business and would like to make a cash donation, please call Lynn Duge.

Cash donations of $100 or more will have a 24x12-inch ‘lane ad’ at the bowling alley and be listed on our donor flyers. Thanks for supporting our teens!” - L.D.

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The Ohio Catholic Bishops, through the Catholic Conference of Ohio, have created a new fund, independent of the Church, to help adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The Counseling Assistance Fund is designed to provide counseling or similar mental health services for persons who were sexually abused as minors by clergy or other representatives of the Catholic Church. The Counseling Assistance Fund is different from existing forms of assistance because it is directed toward persons who are reluctant to contact the Church for help. For more information on the Counseling Assistance Fund, go to www.counselingassistancefund.org 

S.M.A.R.T. Lenten Fish Fries 

- (St. Malachi Adults Raising Toddlers/Tweens/Teens) - Meet at 6 p.m.; bring your own high chair/booster and child beverages.

• Mar. 2, St. Philip Neri, 799 E. 82nd and St. Clair Ave. Fresh fish, shrimp, pierogies. Call-ahead requested: 216-391-5618
• Mar. 9, Ascension, 14040 Puritas Rd. Fish, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, pierogies.
• Mar. 16, St. Mary Byzantine, 4600 State Rd. at Biddulph. (Park in Crystal Chalet parking lot; dinner is in the school.); fish, potato pancakes, etc.
• Mar. 23, Holy Name, 9328 Broadway. Baked or fried fish, shrimp, pierogies, rigatoni, variety of side dishes
• Mar. 30, St. Mark, 15800 Montrose Ave.., off Warren Rd.
• Apr. 6 (Good Friday) Blessed Sacrament, 3381 Fulton Rd. Baked Fish, grilled shrimp, pierogies. Information:

Mike Pellegrino, 216-351-8553.

Centering Space - Lenten program: Journey from Ashes to Easter

 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 26 through Mar. 26. Prayer based on Bridges to Contemplative Living. Reflections by Thomas Merton. 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood. Suggested offering $10; ($40 for the series.) Reflective prayer, 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday; no cost or registration; all welcome. Information: 216-228-7451.

FutureChurch 

- Presentation by Fr. William Clark, SJ, on “A Voice of Their Own: The Authority of the Local Parish,” based on his book of the same name, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, Dolan Center for Science and Technology at John Carroll University; co-sponsored with several JCU departments. Info: 216-228-0869.

St. Edward High School Alumni Association 

- Fifth annual Wearin’ o’ the Green Party, 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 3, Irish Heritage Club, Rt. 83, Avon. With Irish music, pipers, dancers and singers.

All-inclusive tickets: $65. Evening to include alumni raffle for trip to Ireland or $10,000, with only 999 tickets to be sold, at $50 each. All proceeds to benefit association and scholarship fund.

Tickets and information: Josh Strudzinski, 216-221-3776, Ext. 203.

The “Nun Run” - Day for single Catholic women 

between the ages of 18-40 who are considering a Religious vocation, 
Saturday, Mar. 10.Beginning at

10 a.m., Sisters of Notre Dame, 3556 Rocky River Dr.

11 a.m. travel for lunch, Sisters of St. Joseph, 3430 Rocky River Dr.

1:30 p.m., Poor Clare Colettine Nuns, 3501 Rocky River Dr.

3 p.m., Centering Space Prayer House, 14812 Lake Ave. 

• Day to include prayer, tour, discussion and food. 
• Registration required before Monday, Mar. 5. 
• Call Sr. Lenore Thomas, IHM, 216-696-6525.

Monday Night Meal Menus

Feb 26: Chili

Mar 5: Rigatoni

Mar 12: Beef Stew

Mar 19: Chicken

Mar 26: Kielbasa

John Delzani

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