The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter

· Hail and Farewell
· Futurechurch Benefit Dinner
· Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace, Nonviolence and Hope
· Sympathy & Prayers
· Health Department
· Prayer Roster
· A Great Need For New Cooks!
· Deadlines
· Message from Kay Vine
· Malachi House Anniversary Benefit
· Liturgy Committee Meeting

· Spiritual Development Committee Meeting
· St. Malachi Men Male Spirit Fireside Gathering
· St. Malachi Parish Reverse Raffle benefit
· St. Malachi Book Club Meeting
· Seeds of Literacy Tutor training sessions
· Cardinal Godfried Danneels Prayer and lecture
· Beacons of Hope Sacred Landmarks Trolley Tour
· St. Malachi Center News
  · A Thank You
  · 2008 Entertainment Book fundraiser
· Eucharistic Ministers
· Brief Synopsis of All Dates Mentioned

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! 

 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

 September 23, 2007 

…..The “hail” is for Nadge Herceg, who will take over as editor of this twice-monthly CSM Newsletter beginning with the Oct. 14 issue. Now residents of Avon Lake, she and her husband, Frank Herceg, joined the Community of St. Malachi some 32 years ago, around the time the CSM was officially recognized as a parish of the Diocese of Cleveland. A former school teacher, Nadge now is a staff member at her local public library. As a member of the CSM Communications Committee, for some time she has been a Prayer Alert backup for Dolores Sullin. She can be reached at 440-930-2781 or nadgeh@eriecoast.com.

The “farewell” today is for me, Mary Englert, who is departing only from the editor’s job, not from the CSM. I’ve been community-involved since our first coming together in November 1967.

(Good Grief! Where did those 40 years go?) As newsletter editor for a good many years, I’ve enjoyed and am grateful for the cooperation of so many regular and occasional news contributors, rectory staffers, collators, distributors and the like. Thanks to you all! And best wishes to Nadge! See y’all in church…

Thursday, Oct. 18 - Windows on the River - in the Flats

Speaker:

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Fordham University and Past President, Catholic Theological Society of America. Her topic: “Questing for the Living God”

6 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction * 7 p.m. Dinner * 8 p.m. Program

Tickets: $60 - Patrons: $150 - Friends: $100

RSVP by Oct. 4 - Call 216-228-0869, Ext. 2 or 5

Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace, Nonviolence and Hope

 in Cleveland Neighborhoods supported by the diocesan Commission on Catholic Community Action – in memory of Asteve (Cookie) Thomas and Brandon Marshall – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, St. Hyacinth Church, 6114 Frances Ave. (corner of E. 61 St., two blocks east of E. 55 St. between Broadway and I-490). Secure parking adjacent the church.

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CSM SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS  

 for the families and friends of Eileen M. Doering and of Helen A. Chmura.

 – 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.

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“Dear CSM Family – Along with my daughters, Meg and Johanna, I want to thank you HUGELY for your many expressions of prayer and support these past few weeks. I know that many of you also face medical and other challenges with your families and friends. If there is any way I can offer the challenges I have/will face into a blessing for you and yours, I am happy to do so. With God’s guidance, let’s keep on together.” - K.V.

Malachi House - 20th Annual Anniversary Benefit

 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, House of Blues. With food, drinks, silent and live auctions. Tickets begin from $125. Info: Diane Kennedy, 440-331-2258.

CSM Liturgy Committee - Meeting

 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, home of Mike and Kathy Petit, 4611 Krueger Ave., Parma. Agenda to plan for the rest of the year. Everyone welcome, even if you didn’t participate in the first planning session. Dinner is potluck; bring a dessert or side dish. Information: Mike Petit, 440-884-9309.

CSM Spiritual Development Committee - Meeting

 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, school hall. All welcome. Information: Jackie Bluett, 440-590-0394. Wednesday Evening Prayer Group, sponsored by the committee, Sept. 26, Labyrinth Walk starting at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Says Jackie Bluett: “Since this is the same day as the memorial service at St. Hyacinth Church, we will be remembering Asteve (Cookie) Thomas and Brandon Marshall in our prayers and invite any neighbors who cannot go to the east side to join us here at St. Malachi..” Discussion group follow-up to Dr. Joan Nuth’s Sept. 18 presentation on Karl Rahner, SJ’s “Theology of Grace” today, Sept. 23, following 9:30 and 11 o’clock Liturgies. For more info or to borrow a tape of the talk, call Jackie Bluett, 440-590-0394. – or jackierose@aol.com 

St. Malachi Men - Male Spirit Fireside Gathering

  7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Dick Schwertle’s home, 2152 Marshfield, Westlake (call 440-835-2699 for directions). Topic: poem to share and a two-three minute account of “Men in My Life” and what that means to you. Bring folding chair, snack or drink to share, and a friend. Info: Mike Graham (216-228-8815) or Gary Pritts (216-228-6272).

St. Malachi Parish - Annual Reverse Raffle benefit

 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, Brennan’s Party Center, 13000 Triskett Rd. Donation: $100 per couple. Tickets at the rectory (216-861-5343) or at back of the church.

St. Malachi Book Club - Meeting

 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, home of Mary Laubenthal, 1709 State Rd., Hinckley; 330-278-2658. Book: “The Glass Castle,” by Jeannette Walls. October book: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. Information: Casey Stangel, 440-234-8766.

Seeds of Literacy - Tutor training sessions

 for program providing free literacy education to adults at 10 urban sites, including St. Malachi Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 6 and 13. Information: Julie Rugh, 216-651-4302, Ext. 20.

Prayer and a lecture with Cardinal Godfried Danneels

Cardinal Suenens Center, John Carroll University - Prayer and a lecture with Cardinal Godfried Danneels, Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, St. Peter Church, Superior Avenue and E. 17 Street. His topic: “The Promises of Liturgical Renewal.” Closing remarks by Bishop Donald W. Trautman, chair, USCCB Committee on the Liturgy. Info: 216-397-4891.

Beacons of Hope Sacred Landmarks Trolley Tour

 - 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, with stops at three German-American-founded churches: St. Stephen, St. Michael and Zion United. Sponsored by the Cleveland Restoration Society. Tickets: $35. Information: 216-426-1000.

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Message from Staff: “Thank you for joining St. Malachi Center at Max & Erma’s Sept. 13. This was truly a FRIEND raiser…and we received some money, too! It was great to see so many of those who support us in one place and at one time. We will do this again real soon.”

St. Malachi Center’s 2008 Entertainment Book fundraiser is underway. The $25 purchase of the book filled with 2-for-1 and 50% off discounts benefits center programs. It’s considered a great gift. Orders: 216-771-3036.

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

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