The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

· Alleluia!!
· CSM To Consider Charter Changes
· CSM Annual Meeting
· Community Of St. Malachi Mission Statement
· Sympathy And Prayers
· Health Department
· Special Prayers Roster
· Monday Night Meal Menus
· Deadlines
· Candidates For Next Council
· St. Malachi Celebration Of Service
· St. Malachi Center News:
  1. Thank You
  2. Eat At Max And Erma’s To Benefit The Center
  3. Memorial Day Raffle To Benefit Center Programs
  4. Women’s Prayer Group Let Us Pray 

· “Women In Scripture, Women Like Us
· Bowling Party Update
· St. Malachi Book Club Meeting
· Adult Confirmation Will Be Celebrated
· Charter For Protection of Children & Young People
· St. Malachi Backdoor Ministry Needs Donations
· Social Action Committee News:
· “Speaking For Peace” – Two-Part Series
  I) “A Million Miles Away From Home
  II) “Understanding Middle East: Culture, Religions, History
· Benefit: Sudanese Lost Boys “God Grew Tired Of Us”
· Regular Weekly Collection Update
· New IRS Rules For Cash Contributions

• Brief History & Description of the Community of St. Malachi  

• Guide To Understanding The Charter Changes

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! 

 Easter Sunday  

 April 8, 2007 

ALLELUIA!! - HALLELUIAH!! - HALLELUJAH!!

(Yes, all these spellings can be found in Webster’s)  

A HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER TO ALL!!

“At the Community of St. Malachi Annual Meeting on Sunday, Apr. 22, the CSM membership will be asked to vote on changes to the CSM Charter. During this past year, a CSM Council subcommittee consisting of Kay Vine, Fran DeChant, Paul Kunkel and Jim Connell have met to review and revise the charter. Gene Kramer and Bob Simoneau at various points also assisted the committee in the work. During the Mar. 1 and Mar. 22 council meetings, the CSM Council reviewed the changes and approved them for presentation to the CSM at the annual meeting. The last changes to the charter were approved in 1996.

“While many of the changes are clarifications in the wording and language of the charter, there are a number of significant changes. The five most significant changes are 

1.  changing the number of required council meetings each year from nine to six, 
2.  adding the position of Secretary to the Council, 
3.  reducing the number of at-large members from six to four, 
4.  establishing a quorum for CSM meetings where a vote is to be taken, and 
5.  setting a required number of affirmative votes for different types of votes taken by the CSM.

“Attached to this newsletter is a copy of the charter with all of the changes and clarifications. Changes have been clearly marked. In addition to the changes to the charter, the CSM is being presented a one-page ‘Brief History and Description of the Community of St. Malachi .’ This document comes from a number of different sources including the CSM meeting last June when members were asked to reflect on the charisms that best describe the Community of St. Malachi. This document will be a good handout for sharing with other parishes during our cluster meetings as well as a good handout for CSM members to share with prospective members. This document is also attached to today’s newsletter.” - J.C.

Commitment forms will continue to be available at next Sunday’s coffee hour, Apr. 15.

Be sure to ensure your right to vote. To refresh your memory, our CSM Mission Statement can be found on Page 2 of this newsletter. Council candidates are listed on Page 3.

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THE COMMUNITY OF ST. MALACHI MISSION STATEMENT

CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS  

 for the family and friends of Jack Daley.

CSM HEALTH DEPARTMENT

- Please keep in your prayers

Anna Marie Andreani	Dick Gibbons	John Most
Sis Aylward	Karen Ginley	Maureen Murray
Ernestine Bellini	Richard Grace	Marie Murray
George Bender	Celeste Grunwald	Mary Ann Murray
Renee Betz	Gregory Gutierrez	Patrick Murtha
Gavin Blades	Katerine Hanrahan	Mark Nolan
Ken Bohland	Kevin Healey	Carol O’Brien
Margaret Boll	Mary Heaney	Lee Oglesby
Alice Bowen	Elmer Hennessey	Carol O’Malley
Kay Boysen	Steve Herceg	Mary Kay Peebles
Thomas Brennan	Mary Lou Hlivak	Vivian Perez
Eric Bruno	Ross Holowenko	Ron Perger
Jennifer Bugaj	Jennifer Hoskin Grosel	Evelyn Petrovic
Rita Burns	Bill Janiak	Judy Petrovic
Lynne Caine	Roseann Kaminsky	Barb Price
Kryl Carpenter	Dick Kerr	Tom Pultz
Lara Carter	Karen Klaus	Joan Patinski
Sue Cleland	Gabriel Knize	Megan Reilly Torres
Colleen Connell	Michael Kramer	Bob Rink
Jim Connell	Carol Kuegeler	Ken Rocco
Marna Connell	Mary Laubenthal	Kevin Rogers
Loretta Conrad	Kerri Laubenthal Mollard	Marie Rozman
Maureen Conway Flanagan	Judy Lavelle	Stephanie Rulli
Jacque Coyne	Fr. Eugene LaVerdiere	Charlie and Lucy Russo
Phil Daly	Charles Liddell	George Schultz
Dorothy Dalton	Dorothy Liddell	Mary Joy Schwartz
Bill Dick	Barb Mandy	Tom Schwartz
Lois Dingman	Jim Majewski	Eva Sierzputowski
William Dingman	Drew McAuliffe	John Sievers
Bernie Domann	Peggy McCartin	Declan Simon
Kevin Domann	Pat McDonnell	Dorothy Sistersen
Pat Donnelly	Jane McNamara	Jane Smith
Nancy Eliason	Baria McNamara	Nancy Smith
Angelo Farace	James McWilliams	Michele Speck
David Flaherty	David Mercer	Paul Stein
Tom Flaherty	Florence Michel	Stephanie Talor-Ayhers
Len Forkas	Helen Miles	Susan Thibo
Matthew Forkas	Jean Miller	Louis Torres
Connie French	Margaret Miller	Hattie Vargo
Virginia Genterey	Helen Misener	Eric 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: Ricky Brezinski, David Bugaj, Brian Chambers, Brian Collins, Jim Curtin, Gary Faerber, Michael Gomez, T. J. Gordon, Andrew Harlan, Rob Kastelic, David McLaughlin, Bill Nelligan, Tom Nemes, Michael O’Neil, John Parkowski, Kate Rybarczyk, Dave Salinas, Povented P. Taylor Jr., Louis Torres, Victor Valentino Jr., and Michael Whalen.

Please continue with special prayers, too, for the countless victims of the tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, mud slides, forest fires, avalanches and the AIDS epidemics.

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  Deadlines

• Apr 22 CSM Newsletter, Apr 15
• Apr 22 Communio, Today, Apr 8

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CANDIDATES FOR NEXT CSM COUNCIL

(Asterisk indicates new candidates; others are up for re-election.)

Committee Chairs: 

• Bob Simoneau: Treasurer;
• Diane Brinich, Christian Formation; 
• Mike Petit, Liturgy; 
• Marie James* and Nancy Mura*, Hospitality co-chairs; 
• Pam* and Joe Pulizzi*, Communications co-chairs ;
• Jackie Bluett, Spiritual Development;
• Dan Zehe*, Membership;
• (Social Action chair position still open.)
• At-Large: Jim Connell, Dale Peters, Lou Keim* (Kay Vine, Mary Ann Kunkel and Paul Kunkel each have terms extending one more year.)

Candidates’ pictures and biographical information will be posted in the hall.

For information call Kay Vine (440-871-5868), Dale Peters (440-835-3212) Paul or Mary Ann Kunkel (440-232-7622)

 - sponsored by St. Malachi staff to honor all St. Malachi volunteers, noon Saturday, Apr. 28, in the hall. RSVP, by Apr.21, with flyers in back of church or sign-up sheets in the kitchen.

St. Malachi Center News:

1. “Thank You” to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, restaurants, celebrities, board members and staff who worked so diligently to make this year’s “Soup for the Soul” a true fund and friend raiser.
2. Eat at Max and Erma’s to benefit the center. On Thursday, Apr. 19, 20% of all lunch, dinner and carry-out sales will be given to the center by the restaurant, located at 30105 Detroit Rd., Westlake. Flyers are at the church doors, the rectory, the center, and at www.stmalachicenter.org
3. Tickets are available for the May 30 annual Memorial Day Raffle to benefit center programs. Main prize is $10,000 (seller’s prize $200); second prize $2000; third prize $500. Tickets are $20 each, with just 2500 printed. Drawing takes place, with breakfast in the center, following the 9 a.m. holiday Mass. To volunteer to help sell tickets, please call Ginny Suhr, 216-771-3036
4. The center invites all women to join St. Malachi Center women participants at 10 a.m. every Wednesday morning for a prayer group titled “Let Us Pray.” Scriptures (usually Old Testament) are read, or other inspirational literature, followed by discussion of how it touches. There is a little homework involved. The meetings are in the center kitchen. For information call Jackie Bluett, 216-771-3036.

CSM Spiritual Development Committee - Morning of reflection for women

 with Kim Langley, “Women in Scripture, Women Like Us,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 21, at River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr. All St. Malachi women welcome. Suggested donation: $30; refreshments provided. Information: Jackie Bluett, 440-590-0394. To register, e-mail Laura Szczecinski at snow3k@sbcglobal.net  or call Jackie, by Apr. 17.

· Bowling Party Update - To correct earlier information, tickets are still available – and a limited number can be purchased at the door – for the High School Christian Formation Class bowling party from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 15, at Fairview Lanes. Cost: $10 - to benefit students’ trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Columbus next November. Information about the bowling party, its gift basket raffle and business donations to the cause: Lynn Duge, 440-356-0569.

· St. Malachi Book Club - Meeting

 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 25, home of Ellen McIntyre, (440-777-7724). Book: “VOWS” by Peter Manseau. Information: Casey Stangel, 440-234-8766.

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· Adult Confirmation Classes - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Roger Gries, OSB, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 24, in St. Malachi Church. Any adult or teen wishing to be confirmed should call the rectory to be registered: 216-781-3110 or 216-861-5343. Adult Confirmation preparation will take place from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Apr. 10 and 17, at St. Patrick Church, 3602 Bridge Ave. (216-631-6872).

· Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People - The Diocese of Cleveland’s “Protecting God’s Children” program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service, 216-334-2999.

· St. Malachi Backdoor Ministry - needs donations of men’s white socks and cotton T-shirts of any color, as well as summer-weight coats and jackets. Volunteers are also needed, especially on weekdays, to serve sandwiches, donuts and coffee. To help, call Sr. Francis, 216-861-5343.

“Speaking for Peace” – two-part series presented by the CSM Social Action Committee.

I) 7 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 21, St. Malachi Hall. “A Million Miles Away from Home” by Rosemary Palmer and Paul Schroeder, parents of fallen Marine Augie Schroeder and founders of Families of the Fallen for Change.

II) 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, St. Malachi Hall. “Understanding the Middle East: Culture, Religions, History” by Julia Shearson, director, CAIR Ohio Chapter (Council on American-Islamic Relations) and Jeffrey Kassouf, director, AACCESS Ohio (Arab American Community Center. Information: Helen Misener, 440-427-8023

- Special screening of “God Grew Tired of Us” – winner of two Sundance Film Festival awards, Sunday, Apr. 15, Shaker Square Theater. $25 tickets include movie, refreshments, panel discussion, meeting with Lost Boys of Cleveland, and dessert reception. Information: Lara Adler (440-892-2505) or Helen Misener (440-427-8023).

The CSM contribution to the March 18 collection for Catholic Relief Services was $458.

New IRS Rules for Cash Contributions: As we go into our Annual Recommitment process and you intend to itemize deductions, we would like to remind you that the IRS rules on charitable contribution record-keeping have tightened up. It is no longer acceptable to keep your own log on pure cash donations. Since the Community of St. Malachi does not keep records of individual donations, if you intend to deduct your donations to the CSM, you must do it by check This will be your only record. Please remember to make checks out to the Community of St. Malachi.

Also, please note that the Treasurer’s phone number in the roster is in error. My correct number is 440-356-5080

--- Bob Simoneau

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BRIEF HISTORY and DESCRIPTION of the
COMMUNITY OF ST. MALACHI

PREFACE

The Community of St. Malachi began in 1967 when a group of Catholic women and men celebrated the 11:00 Liturgy together. They were seeking to implement and experience liturgical reform and the expanded role of the laity brought about by the Second Vatican Council.

The Community became a personal, non-territorial parish of the Diocese of Cleveland in 1975 with its own Charter and Mission. Rapid growth of the Community filled the Church of St. Malachi with our dreams, our spirit and our vision.

In 2000, the Community of St. Malachi celebrated its 25th Anniversary as a non-territorial parish. Those first twenty-five years saw the growth of many ministries. While the mission and physical location of the Community have remained the same, the Community has evolved and changed to meet the needs of its members and the people that it serves.

During 2006, the Community, as well as all parishes of the Diocese of Cleveland, began a reflection process as part of Phase II of the Vibrant Parish Life initiative. The process challenged the Community to reflect on itself in preparation for entering into a cluster with other parishes of the Diocese. Emerging from the reflection process was a renewed sense of the Community’s mission and history as well as a restatement of the charisms/values that are descriptive of the Community.

Now in 2007 as the Community of St Malachi prepares to cluster with the parishes of St. Malachi, St. Patrick, and St. Wendelin, the Community brings to the Cluster its history, its mission, and its charisms/values.

THE COMMUNITY’S CHARISMS/VALUES

The five key charisms/values of the Community of St. Malachi are

LITURGY

Is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed;
Is the core through which the faith life of the Community is expressed in the
celebration of the Eucharist;
Supports the importance of a prayer life;
Embraces the full inclusion of language and music through our liturgies; and
Values meaningful liturgical celebrations reflecting Community input.

FAITH FORMATION

Recognizes the need for ongoing formation and development;
Provides spiritual development and formation for all ages; and
Includes the faith formation of children and young adults through education.

WELCOMING SPIRIT

Extends the spirit of welcome to all people;
Embraces all people regardless of what they bring with them; and
Creates a welcoming climate through hospitality and outreach.

SOCIAL ACTION

Recognizes and accepts responsibility for meeting the needs of the common good;
Provides outreach to the Community and neighborhood;
Is guided by the principles of social justice, peace and non-violence; and
Collaborates with other social action programs.

LAY DIRECTION (LAY LEADERSHIP)

Recognizes the responsibility of each individual to live out his/her baptismal call;
Promotes the development and sharing of individual time, talent, and treasure;
Takes leadership responsibility for self-governance;
Takes responsibility for the Community’s budget;
Fosters an involved Community willing to plan and support its activities; and
Asks for “annual re-commitment” as a reminder of the Community’s purpose and
Mission.

LIVING OUR CHARISMS/VALUES

These charisms/values are lived out through the baptismal call and response of each Community member, the work of the Community’s Standing Committees, and the leadership of the Community Council. The challenge for all Community members and the Community as a whole is to recognize two key aspects of charisms.

“Charisms are anything but a free pass from the discipline and toil of preparation 
and practice. They remain, however, the foundations of a graced ministry, performance, and achievement.”

“Charisms, by their nature, are not given for the fulfillment of the individual alone but for the welfare and betterment of other—for the sake of the Gospel.”

Freeing Celibacy by Donald Cozzens

The Community of St. Malachi must respond to these challenges and realities as it moves forward.

The sources for this handout are the Community’s Welcome brochure, the Community’s 25th Anniversary booklet and the 2006 survey completed by Community members in preparation for the “Cluster process.”

April 2007

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