The Community of St. Malachi Newsletter

· Old Angle Fun Festival
· Church Open House
· Yard Sale
· Monday Night Meals
· Health Department
· Special Prayers Roster
· Regular Weekly Collection
· Peter’s Pence
· Spiritual Development Committee
· Wednesday Pray
· Social Action Committee
· Hospitality Committee

· St. Malachi Center
· Golf Outing
· St. Malachi Center's Anniversary Raffle
· Swim Meet Benefit
· Book Discussion
· CSM Road Trip To M.A.S.H.
· Deacon Ordination
· Faith And Sharing Retreat
· Eucharistic Ministers
· 2008 Calendar
· Deadlines
· Council Meeting Minutes

  The Community of St. Malachi – First Personal Parish of the Diocese of Cleveland
Celebrating Faith in God and in the Future! 

 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

 June 22, 2008 

The Old Angle Family Fun Festival will be held on Saturday, July 5 in the St. Malachi Center parking lots from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 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.

On Saturday, July 5, during the St. Malachi Center’s Family Fun Fest 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 as well as a stop in the church if they like.

If you could please help for an hour between 10:00am and 2:00pm, please contact the rectory at 216-861-5343.

The Social Action Committee will have a “Yard Sale” at the July 5 Old Angle Family Fun Festival. We need items to be sold. If you have items of the Yard Sale variety, please bring the items to Church on Sunday, June 29. Be sure that the box of items is clearly marked “Yard Sale – Social Action Committee.” Unmarked donations are not permitted to be sold.

If you want items to be picked up at your home, please call Joan Daly (440-333-1755) to arrange for pickup.

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–  Please remember in your prayers for the sick these that have been added (or updated) since our previous edition:

· Mary Ellen Reynolds

· Nila Zivsak

· Bryan Rhodes

· Martin and Philomena Masterson

· Lawrence Barbalics

If you need the previous list, you may go to the Malachi Community website at www.stmalachi.org/community.htm. Click on Health Department, found under Newsletter, or you may visit the “We Lift These Prayers” book on the St. Malachi side of the altar. You may then add these requests to your personal list.

Also noted: Helen Misener, Mary Laubenthal and Roy Krabs are back at the 11:00 a.m. Mass! On June 15 Roy was back in the choir. We Rejoice!

 –  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:

Please, remember to make checks out to the Community of St. Malachi. Bob Simoneau

The Second Collection on Sunday, June 22 will be the annual Peter’s Pence. This collection enables the Pope to respond to requests for emergency funds from the neediest throughout the world. 

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Chairperson contact: Jackie Bluett 440-526-8574 jackierose@aol.com

Please join us this Wednesday, June 25 for praying with the Labyrinth and next Wednesday July 2 for praying The Presence of God. Both meet in the Church at 6:00pm.

Chairperson contact: Joan Daly 440-333-1755 tisherself@cox.net

Thank you for supporting the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 8. The money raised will be sent to the Humility of Mary Sisters who work with the collaborative initiative to stop human trafficking.

Chairperson contact: Marie James 216-749-2604 marie4242@netzero.net 

The Hospitality committee is holding an organizational meeting July 13 right after 11:00 Liturgy in the library to discuss plans for the coming year.  We have a number of fun things planned in addition to the regular CSM happenings.  We need volunteers and planners for our usual success. 

The St. Malachi picnic is scheduled for August 17 from 1:00-4:00 and we want to get started on the planning.  Anybody with ideas is welcome.  No experience necessary.

We also are looking for volunteers who will provide refreshments for community functions, either baked goods or beverages.  We are hoping to have enough people to rotate so that you will not be asked for every event.  If you are interested, please call Marie James at 216-749-2604 or Nancy Mura at 216-398-3375

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Please mark your calendars! The St. Malachi Center 16th Annual Golf Outing is Friday August 29. You can find brochures at the doors of the Church and on line at: www.StMalachiCenter.org/news/2008golfouting.pdf.

We have sponsorships available. Please call Jackie Bluett at 216-771-3036. For more golfing information, please call Ginny Suhr at 216-771-3036.

St. Malachi Center's Anniversary Raffle

This year, the Center is offering a “progressive” raffle, with drawings every month! Tickets are only $12 each or three for $30! The next drawing is Monday June 30. Winning tickets go back into the “hopper” to be eligible to win the other monthly and the grand or runner-up prize. The grand prize is $5000 and the runner-up prize is $1000. The grand prize drawing is Saturday November 8 after 4:30 Mass in the School Hall.

To purchase tickets, please contact Cathy Graham, Jackie Bluett or Ginny Suhr. Call 216-771-3036 or email St_Malachi@ameritech.net . The seller of the grand prize ticket receives $250 and the person who sells the most tickets receives $250!   

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Swim Meet Benefit

OHIO Masters Swim Club will offer 1 mile and 2 mile swims on a 1/2 mile course in Lake Erie.  The event will be held at Edgewater State Park on Saturday, July 26.  Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. and ends at 1:00pm. 

Additional entry information and forms may be downloaded from: www.ohiomasters.com.  Proceeds from this event support St. Malachi Center.  Please contact Lynn Scott for more information or to volunteer.

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The meeting for June is Wednesday June 25 at 7:00pm. The book we will discuss is My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult.  We will meet at the home of Pat O'Malley, 9764 Sugarbush, Olmsted Falls; phone 440-816-0847.  Pat has asked us to bring a "Christmas in July" donation for Malachi House (paper products, postage stamps, soda pop in cans, ground coffee.)

The July meeting will be July 16...........note date, please.  This will be our organizational meeting for the following 12 months.  We will have our pot luck at the home of Rebecca Rocco, as usual. Questions? Call Casey at 440-234-8766.

Plans are underway for a CSM group attendance at a stellar performance by Peter Toomey in the ever popular comedy “M.A.S.H.” The date is Friday, June 27. The time is 8:00pm. The place is the Brecksville Little Theatre, Brecksville Old Town Hall, NW corner of the square, Ohio 82 (Royalton Road), 100 feet west of Ohio 21 (Brecksville Road).

The cost for reserved seating is $10. To reserve a seat, leave a message at the box office, 440-526-4477 or e-mail the theater at www.BrecksvilleLittleTheatre.com .

Do come and join us in communally cheering and/or hooting Peter’s performance! Other performances are at 8:00pm June 6-7-13-14 and 2:00pm June 15. If you own an Entertainment Book; it’s a “buy one get one free,” G112 and G113. For further information about our June 27 CSM event to hail or bewail Peter Toomey, call Kay Vine (440-871-5868) or Mary Englert (216-228-8417).

“My life is at service of the Gospel; God has given me this gift of his grace.” (cf Eph 3, 6-7). With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the family of Pavol Hrabovecky announces his ordination to the Order of Deacon on Friday, June 20 in the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth in Kosice, Slovakia. Pavol (Paul) was ‘our” Slovak seminarian two years ago; let us keep him in our prayers as he is ordained a deacon and begins his diaconal ministry!

This year, the annual Faith and Sharing Retreat, Thou Shall Not Stand Idly By, will take place July 10-13 at Ursuline College. The animator will be Rev. George Hrbek, long-time pastor, co-founder of Near West Theater, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry and community activist.

A special feature of the Faith and Sharing Retreat is the dynamic among retreatants who are people of all ages, life experiences, physical conditions and education. All are welcome!

Cost is $160 for adults, $125 for children. This includes lodging, meals and supplies. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Brochures are available at the church doors. For information, contact Eric Johnson at 440-826-3742 or e-mail FaithandSharing@gmail.com.

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Eucharistic Ministers:

June 29: Jim Connell, Jen DeJohn, Mary Englert, John Gerace, Charles Gerheim, Heather Gerheim Gladden, Bill Johansen, Marianne Kerr, Linda Mullen, Roseann Kaminsky

July 6: Brian Horning, Duane Horning, Rose Horning, Anita Fox, Marie James, Stephanie Pritts, Kate Galo, Lou Keim, Cathy Jacob, Gene Kramer, Sue Knize

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June 12, 2008

Present: Jim Connell, Kay Vine, Barb Aylward, Gary Pritts, Jackie Bluett, Fr. Tony, Mike Petit, Joan Daly, Barb Pistillo, Fran DeChant, Carol Anders, Nancy Mura, Pam Pulizzi, Bob Simoneau, Ron Perger, Jim Zaferopolos, Christine Crawford, Diane Brinich, Marie James, Lou Keim.

Call to Order at 6:30 pm.

Opening Prayer: Led by Kay Vine

Minutes from the May meeting were corrected to include the phrase “at this time” after the word stewardship. Kay Vine moved to accept the minutes as corrected;

Jim Zaferopolos moved to second the motion. The minutes were approved.

Discussion: Bob Simoneau noted that the Community will end this year with a $10,000 deficit. New budget is $6,000 less than last year. Currently, commitments are up by $7,000. No changes were made.

Bob Simoneau moved to accept the proposed budget.

Pam Pulizzi moved to second. Budget was approved.

Discussion: Bob Simoneau noted that Ed Shemo has completed 3 years on the Council. He proposed that Jennifer Blankenship be appointed as Ed’s replacement. Jennifer Blankenship has professional expertise in the financial area and is a two year Community member.

Bob Simoneau moved to appoint Jennifer Blankenship.

Barb Pistillo moved to second. Appointment was approved.

Discussion: Jim Connell noted that the Cluster Team was in the process of discussing 7 proposed scenarios. By early in July, the Team will select 4 or fewer scenarios which will be presented to the parishes for input. Meeting for the Community of St. Malachi input session was set for Tuesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm. Cluster Team will meet in August to review input from all parishes.

Discussion: Jim Connell reviewed the letter from Mike Smith, President, St. Malachi Center Board of Trustees, apprising the Community of the current status of Malachi Mart. Profits and donations are down. Jim Connell noted that no decision has been made about Mart’s future. Board is asking for ideas regarding new suppliers; Community members are encouraged to shop there.

Feedback has been positive about Sunday announcements. Liturgy Committee will review guidelines for announcements.

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Membership: Barb Pistillo reported on new format for the Community roster.

Roster will be available in July.

Hospitality: Marie James announced the Community picnic is set for 8/17/08 at Lakewood Park. Planning meeting will be 7/13/08 after liturgy.

Spiritual Development: Jackie Bluett noted next meeting is 6/14 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Liturgy: Mike Petit asked for input (by the end of June) for Charlene McElwee’s annual evaluation.

Social Action: Joan Daly noted that the committee was looking for ideas for shared events with the other cluster parishes. Suggestions were: prayer gathering, a picnic, and an information session in the fall regarding Faithful Citizenship, before the election.

Jim Connell asked that Council discuss ideas at a later date.

Jim Connell noted that the current council is in effect until the end of June, according to the new Charter. This corresponds to our fiscal year.

Pastor’s Report: Report was emailed to all members. No additions or discussion.

Parish Council: Kay Vine announced that the Viaduct will be open for tours on Saturdays, July 5 and August 30. Council would like to have the church open for tours from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Volunteers call Kay.

Council Committees are asked to submit any planned dates for shared cluster activities, to avoid conflicts.

Other Business: Jim Connell noted that Council does not meet in July. He will email members about a July potluck, commissioning ceremony, and meeting dates for the coming year.

First Lay-Directed Personal Parish of the Diocese of Cleveland

Celebrating Faith in God and in the Future

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