The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter

· CSM Leadership Discerned
· Liturgy Planning Committee
· Spirituality of Liturgy
· Sympathy and Prayers 
· Special Prayers Roster
· Regular Weekly Collection
· Peter’s Pence
· Adopt A Garden Plot
· Congratulations
· Male Spirit Campfire Storytelling
· Message From Kay Vine:
Greet Folks With Hospitality And Information

· Old Angle Family Fun Festival
· Grand Re-Opening Of Malachi Mart
· Wednesday Evening Prayer Groups
· Eucharistic Ministers
· St. Malachi Book Club Meeting
· Task Force on Sexual Abuse
· St. Patrick (Bridge Ave.) Fundraiser
· Hold The Date – St. Malachi Center Golf Outing
· Brief Synopsis of Dates Mentioned Above
· 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! 

 Feast of St. John the Baptist 

 June 24, 2007 

CSM LEADERSHIP DISCERNED

With a discernment process conducted during its June 7 meeting, the Community of St. Malachi Council named Jim Connell and Kay Vine to continue as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2007-2008 year.

In other activity at that meeting, as reported by Kay Vine: * The CSM 2007-08 budget was approved as previously distributed to the membership. * Rick Bluett was affirmed to take a seat on the CSM Finance Council for the fiscal year 2008. * Following updates on the school lease issue, a motion was approved to move ahead on negotiations with Lakeside College Preparatory Academy. * Discussion will continue as to how to solicit input from all areas of CSM membership re the Clustering Process. * A vote approved giving a $100 stipend to a student going on a Dominican Republic mission trip.

At the end of the business meeting, CSM Council members whose terms were expiring were applauded and current members remained to enter into a leadership discernment process. According to KV, “The process, graciously and energetically led by Lou Keim – (many thanks, Lou!) – was prayerful, thoughtful, and a time for members to get to know one another better.”

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Message from Marie James:“The Community of St Malachi has agreed that Liturgy is one of our charisms. Now, as your ‘window of opportunity’ opens, a Liturgy Planning Committee will meet from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in the home of Stephanie Pritts, 1568 Northland Ave., Lakewood, to plan the liturgical year.

“A potluck supper will be included; please bring salad bar items, rolls or a dessert. All are welcome! No experience necessary. Please call Stephanie at 216-228-6272 if you plan to attend. If you cannot attend, but want to be involved in liturgy planning, please call anyway and you will be contacted later.” - M.J.

Message from Jackie Bluett:“Gratefully supported by the CSM Spiritual Development Committee, Fr. Joseph Fortuna, STD, pastor of Ascension Parish, will speak on the “Spirituality of Liturgy” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, in St. Malachi Center. Join us and learn more about that which brings us together at least weekly and links us to Jesus and the Last Supper. A $5 donation is appreciated but not required. Please call Bill Jacob, 440-356-1190, for more information.”- J.B.

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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS  

 –  for the families and friends of Jennifer Grosel, daughter of Tom and Aggie Hoskin; and of Linwood Hemeyer, uncle of Jackie Bluett; and of Paul Schenk, father of Sr. Chris Schenk

 –  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 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 this Sunday, June 24, is for Peter’s Pence, the pope’s emergency fund for the needy.

Adopt a Garden Plot:… 

at the corner of East 35th Street and Cedar Avenue. Fr. Jim O’Donnell and Sr. Maggie are seeking volunteers to plant flowers and vegetables at the community garden on East 35th Street. If interested, please call Bob or Arlene Corrigan, 440-895-9982.

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  to two Golden Jubilarian couples. Carol and John Rolfes celebrated 50 years of marriage Saturday, June 23, and Mary Ann and Paul Kunkel will mark their 50th anniversary next Sunday, July 1. Joy to them all!

Message from Mike Graham:  “Attention: All St. Malachi men. When was the last time you experienced sitting in a circle around a fire and sharing a story?…As Brother Joe described in our February retreat, ‘From time immemorial, men sat around fires and shared their stories….’ 

• What: Male Spirit Campfire Storytelling.
• When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 13. 
• Where: 2152 Marshfield Blvd., Westlake (Dick Schwertle’s back yard). 
• RSVP: Tom at trbiii@yahoo.com  (440-554-7203) or Dick at wheelsage@wideopenwest.com.  Please bring one snack or refreshment, lawn chairs, bug spray, your own stories and poems. … We’ll take turns speaking and listening. The speaker is encouraged to share a story poem, or song of his own, spoken in his own words. Ideally, we avoid reading from another author. No rules beyond that. Share family stories, ghost stories, fish stories, serious compositions, silly jokes, as the spirit moves you. Information: Mike Graham, 216-228-8815.” - M.G.

Message from Kay Vine:

“Making neighborhood connections on Saturday, June 30 – a BIG DAY for St. Malachi. During the newly expanded Malachi Mart’s Grand Re-opening, St. Malachi Center’s Old Angle Family Fun Festival and the Superior Viaduct’s Public Tours, we would like to greet folks with hospitality and information about St. Malachi’s presence in the area, and offer a stop in the church if they like. If you could help for an hour or so between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., please call Kay Vine, 440-871-5868.” - K.V.

Message from Jackie Bluett: “The Old Angle Family Fun Festival will be held from 11 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30 in the St. Malachi Center parking lot. It will be a great day of games, prizes, food and old-fashioned carnival fun. Bring the whole family! Volunteers are needed; if interested, please call Lynn Scott at 216-771-3036. Single-layer, undecorated cakes are also needed for the ‘Cake Walk’ game; if you are able to provide one, please call Ginny Suhr at 216-771-2036; the cakes will be needed at the center on Thursday, June 28.

Grand Re-Opening of Malachi Mart

“The festival will coincide with the Grand Re-Opening of Malachi Mart. The Cleveland Indians’ Slider will be making a special appearance. The mart is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will celebrate its expansion with great prices and merchandise. Please come and check out the new and improved Malachi Mart!” - J.B.

Wednesday evening prayer groups

Another Message from Jackie Bluett“  Please join us this Wednesday, June 27, for the fourth of our Wednesday evening prayer groups sponsored by the CSM Spiritual Development Committee. This week we pray with our Labyrinth. It is a meditative prayer time. You may want to bring a journal for reflection. If the weather does not cooperate, we will pray in the church. We meet at 5:30 p.m. in the church. Please note that there is no prayer group meeting Wednesday, July 4. We will resume with Taize on Wednesday, July 11.

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Eucharistic Ministers

June 24: Ellen McIntyre, Mary Englert, Dolores Sullin, Mary Caroil Lucic, Joan Majewski, Mary McNamara, Marty Miller, Barb Pistillo, Pam Pulizzi, Kathleen Rossman, Bob Rossman

July 1: Judi Shemkovitz, Casey Stangel, Stephanie Taylor-Ayers, Kay Vine, Bruce Wacker, Joe Wegrzynowski, Eileen Zaferopolos, Jim Zaferopolos, Teresa Andreani, Barb Aylward, Linda Bellini

July 8: Sharon Benyo, Jeff Barbalics, Meg Kilbane, Jackie Bluett, Teresa Chinnock, Jim Connell, Phil Daly, Joan Daly, Jen DeJohn, Diane Dorenkott, Jan Durkalski

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· St. Malachi Book Club - Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, home of Barb Parkowski, (440-734-5822; park on west side of street). Book: “Mothers and Other Monsters” by Maureen F. McHugh. Info: Casey Stangel, 440-234-8766

· CSM Task Force on Sexual Abuse - No meetings June, July, August. Info: Kathy Burke, 216-228-6787.

· St. Patrick (Bridge Ave.) - Annual fundraiser, “Godspell” at Huntington Playhouse, 8 p.m., Thursday, June 28. Donation: $20. Tickets: 216-631-6872.

· La Sagrada Familia - Family festival – June 29-30 and July 1, church grounds, 7719 Detroit Ave. With arts and crafts, games, food, music, dance, rides and more. Info: 216-631-2888.

 

HOLD THE DATE – ST. MALACHI CENTER GOLF OUTING – FRIDAY, AUG. 31

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Below is a brief synopsis of all dates mentioned above. Check preceding pages for any costs and/or contact persons

Monday Night Meal Menus

Jun 25: Rigatoni

Jul 2: Hamburgers & Buns 

Jul 9: Chicken

Jul 16: Rigatoni

Feb 27: Chicken

John Delzani

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