The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter  

· Message From Bob Simoneau, CSM Treasurer
· Eucharistic Ministers
· Sympathy And Prayers
· Health Department
· Fr. Jim O’Donnell
· Special Prayers Roster
· Regular Weekly Collection Update
· Peter’s Pence
· Wearing Red To Celebrate Pentecost Sunday
· Congratulations
· Spiritual Development Committee
· New Prayer Groups Forming
· Spiritual Development Committee Meeting

· Communications Committee
· Message From Martin Chovanec
· Time to Register for Christian Formation Classes
· St. Malachi Center Memorial Day Raffle
· Scared Space Presents “Let Rachel Speak”
· Council Meeting
· St. Malachi Book Club Meeting
· Ursuline College Graduate Ministry Program
· St. Augustine Health Campus Eucharistic Ministers Needed
· Centering Space -Reflective Prayer, Personal “Desert Day”
· Monday Night Meal Menus
· Deadlines
· Proposed CSM Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/08

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! 

 Pentecost Sunday May 27, 2007 

 May 27, 2007 

Latest in series The Times, They Are A-Changing:  Responding to Changing Realities: Entering into Clustering

Message from Bob Simoneau, CSM Treasurer :

“Attached to this newsletter is the Proposed CSM Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/08. This budget proposal has been approved by the CSM Finance Council and was presented to the CSM Council at its May meeting. The CSM Council will vote on the FY 2007/08 Budget at the June 7 council meeting. Following is a brief explanation of the budget.

“The first column is the current FY 2006/07 Budget, which was adopted by the CSM Council last June.

The middle three columns are the current CSM financial status as of the end of April. The reader should note that the Year-to-Date Budget is the annual budget times 10/12. This can be slightly different than the regular collection figures regularly reported in the newsletter which are week-to-week numbers. Finally, the last two columns are the proposed CSM Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget, and the differences between the proposed budget and the current budget. Following are a few highlights.

The budget consists of four major areas: our share of basic operations and salaries, our obligation to the greater Cleveland Catholic community, the work of all of our committees, and the support of St. Malachi Center and other related ministries. We believe this was carefully constructed and is as accurate a proposal as possible. Each committee chair had direct input. The proposed FY 2007/08 Budget is $204,300, an increase of $9,015 (4/6%) over last year, and will require a 4.8% increase in Regular Sunday Collections to bring it into balance.

“I am pleased to report that the response of the CSM to the appeal for increased Regular Sunday Collections we made last year was very good. Our current collections are approximately $14,000 over the same period last year. However, as can be seen by the regular report elsewhere in this newsletter, they are still approximately $6,000 below budget. So far this year, as can be seen in the middle columns, our income is slightly ahead of expenses, which is the good news, but we are really on the ragged edge. In order to do the things we are committed to do, we are going to have to ask CSM members to try to increase their annual contribution by five percent (5%). If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at 440-356-5080 or talk with me at Coffee Hour this Sunday or next.” - Bob Simoneau, CSM Treasurer.

At the instigation of Pam Pulizzi and Kay Vine, both of whose tine and talent contributions to the CSM are immeasurable, this newsletter from now on will carry the Eucharistic Ministers “lineup.”

June 3:

Teresa Andreani, Barb Aylward, Jeff Barbalics, Linda Bellini, Sharon Benyo, Jackie Bluett, Teresa Chinnock, Peg Connell, Joan Daly, Phil Daly, Jen DeJohn

June 10:

Diane Dorenkott, Chris Dusek, Al Myers, Jan Durkalski, Jim Connell, Gloria Freire, Rosemary Etheart, John Gerace, Charles Gerheim, Rose Horning, Duane Horning

June 17:

Heather Gerheim Gladden, Brian Horning, Cathy Jacob, Roseann Kaminsky, Lou Keim, Marianne Kerr, Meg Kilbane, Sue Knize, Gene Kramer, Mary Ann Kunkel, Paul Kunkel

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  for the families and friends of Dorothy Sinclair, sister of Pat Forkas; and of Arleen Livingston, niece of George Eppley; and of Sally Davin, sister of Lois Westerkamp.

  – Please keep in your prayers

Please note: This week, Fr. Jim O’Donnell is scheduled for knee replacement surgery. He hopes to be able to return to St. Malachi within a few months. Although he has not asked, it is thought that it would be best for his recovery that he not receive visitors during its early stages. He’ll surely be kept in our 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 Collins, Jim Curtin, Gary Faerber, Michael Gomez, T. J. Gordon, Andrew Harlan, David McLaughlin, Bill Nelligan, Tom Nemes, Michael O’Neil, John Parkowski, Kate Rybarczyk, Dave Salinas, Povented P. Taylor Jr., Louis Torres, Victor Valentino Jr., Michael Whalen.

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. The correct phone number for Bob Simoneau is (440) 356-5080.

Second collection next Sunday, June 3, is for Peter’s Pence, with more than 98 cents of every dollar going directly to the pope’s spiritual and charitable efforts around the globe.

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Pentecost Sunday

This Sunday, May 27, at the suggestion of the CSM Liturgy Committee, many of us will be wearing something red to celebrate Pentecost Sunday

CSM CONGRATULATIONS

 to Chad Garven, who graduated last weekend from Marquette University and plans to study next at Wright Medical School. (Son of a physician and a nurse, Chuck and Eileen Garven, why are we not surprised at his career choice?). Congratulations, too, to Katie Starrett, upon her graduation next month from Padua Franciscan High School with a scholarship to attend Denison University.

“Starting in June, we will have prayer groups at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday of the month, in the church

“The first week is The Presence of God, based on the Irish ‘Sacred Space, the Prayer Book 2007’ (www.sacredspace.ie), prayer and meditation with Scripture in the tradition of Ignatian Spirituality.

The second Wednesday of each month is Taize Prayers, a quiet, simple way of prayer designed for people of all Christian traditions. These meditative candlelight services include simple chants sung repeatedly, rich silence and prayers of praise and intercession.

“The third Wednesday is Bridges to Contemplation, which uses Thomas Merton’s writings as a starting point of discussion with another contemporary writer. This group is given time for contemplation to identify what the writings mean to them. The fourth Wednesday of each month is The Labyrinth. Walking the labyrinth gives the chance to meditate on a specific prayer or thought of one’s own choosing or as suggested by a prayer leader.

“Each of these groups will have a prayer leader. For information contact Jackie Bluett, 440-590-0394 or jackierose@aol.com “ J.B.

CSM Spiritual Development Committee

 - Meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, St. Malachi Center. 
Agenda to gather ideas for s speaker series, reflections and retreats, and events for 2007-08. 
Lunch will be potluck; bring a side dish or dessert. Info: Jackie Bluett, 440-590-0394.

Communications Committee

Message from Pam Pulizzi, Co-Chair, with Joe Pulizzi, CSM Communications Committee:

“The Communications Committee is back! Next meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, home of Joe and Pam Pulizzi, 3317 W. 155 St. (off Warren Road). As our CSM Council President Jim Connell urged at the annual meeting, we hope each CSM member will help out on a committee this year, so we will have seating room for 20, plus standing room for those who may be able to help us. We have lots of things planned to enhance the CSM and its mission statement and will appreciate anyone’s helpful input. With questions or suggestions, call or e-mail me at 216-941-5054 or pam_pulizzi@yahoo.com “ - P.P.

“My time here at St. Malachi Church is coming to an end. I have spent several months at St. Malachi as part of my pastoral experience required by the seminary program in Roznava. I would now like to take this time to express my deep appreciation for all the love, kindness and concern all of you have shown me during my stay here. I am truly grateful to all of you for making my stay here very enriching and worthwhile. I ask you to pray for me as I continue my journey and studies for the priesthood and I will always remember all of you in my daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless you always!. – Seminarian Martin”

Message from Christian Formation:

 “It’s time to register for the Christian Formation classes which will begin in September. If you are a CSM member, there is a registration form in your packet. You do not need to be a member to register your child. Info: Diane Brinich (216-521-1360) or Karen Duffy (216-346-0784)

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Monday, May 28, with breakfast following 9 a.m. holiday Mass

Main prize is $10,000 (seller’s prize $250); second prize $2000; third prize $500

Tickets $20 each, with just 2500 printed.

“LET RACHEL SPEAK”

8 p.m. Saturday, June 16, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland

A collaborative performance of drama, music, dance, art and poetry to honor the centennial birthday (1907-1964) of RACHEL CARSON author of “SILENT SPRING’

A scientist and ecologist, in her 1962 book she warned about the long-term effects of pesticides misuse. In 1963 testimony before Congress she called for new policies to protect human health and the environment. In 1964 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established. Her work continues to inspire new generations to revere the earth and all its creatures.

Johanna Vine is featured in the role of Rachel. Other St. Malachi connections are Rebecca Rocco, Kay Eaton and Angela DePalma.

Tickets: $15 - send checks, payable to Sacred Space, to 6211 Brownfield Dr., Cleveland, OH 44129 and tickets will be held at the door. For info about group tickets of 20 or more, call Kay Eaton, 440-885-4020.

CSM Council - Meeting

 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, St. Malachi Center. All welcome. Information: Jim Connell (440-239-9664) or Kay Vine (440-871-5868).

St. Malachi Book Club Meeting

7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, Helen Brinich residence (216-221-3949). Book: “Dancing in the Dark” by Syndie Eardly; for a copy call her at 216-228-632 or sydeardly@cox.net. June book: “Mothers and Other Monsters” by Maureen F. McHugh. Information: Casey Stangel, 440-234-8766.

Ursuline College

 - Graduate Ministry Program Information Night, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, in the Strawbridge Parlor, 2550 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike. Fall classes start Aug. 22. Information: call the Graduate Ministry Office, 440-646-8195.

St. Augustine Health Campus

 - (in the old St. John’s Hospital Building) - Volunteer Eucharistic ministers needed to help distribute Communion and visit and pray with nursing home residents. Needed seven days a week, volunteers can sign up for one or more days. Information: Life Enrichment Office, 216-939-7668.

Centering Space - Reflective prayer

 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday; no cost or registration.

Personal “Desert Day” or “Sabbath Time”

 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 1 and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 3; free will offering; please call to notify of attendance, 216-228-7451. Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood (next to Lakewood Catholic Academy.)

Monday Night Meal Menus

May 28: Hot Dogs and Beans (note menu change)

Jun 4: Chicken

Jun 11: Sloppy Joes

Jun 18: Kielbasa

Jun 28: Rigatoni

John Delzani

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