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ST. MALACHI PARISH BULLETIN
2459 Washington Ave. (216) 861-5343
Welcome to all who join us today!
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First Sunday of Advent
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Vol. 28 No. 48
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December 2-3, 2000 |
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Sat.
Sun.
Mon
Tues
Wed |
4:30 -
9:30 -
11:00 -
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7:00 -
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John 'Babe' McCafferty (Anniv.)
Andrew Kowaiski
Lou Schroeder (Anniv.)
Mary Rita & Peter Vacca
Martin Yurick
Daniel & Genevieve Osborne
George Allen
Gafney - Newkirk Family
Francis Ginley (Intention)
Nicholas Roberto
Richard Joyce
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Virginia Krupar
Daiyl Kilbane
St. Malachi Living & Deceased
Brian Smith
Jeanne Bangert
Andy Kowaiski (Anniv.)
Karen Privitera
Margaret Lenahan (Anniv.)
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Saturday: 3 - 4 PM; Sunday: 8:45 -
9:00 AM |
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ADVENT BEGINS |
The First Sunday of Advent begins the Church year. Attached to today's bulletin is a schedule for the Advent & Christmas season; please keep it for reference. During this liturgical year, Sunday readings will be the "C" cycle in the Lectionary & weekday readings in Ordinary time will be from Year I. |
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| HOLY DAY |
This Friday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a holy day & the patronal feast of the U.S. There will be a Vigil Mass on Thursday at 5:30 PM & Friday at 7 AM & Noon. |
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ST HERMAN BENEFIT |
This Sunday at St. Malachi Parish Hall is the
annual benefit Spaghetti Dinner for St. Herman House of Hospitality from
11 AM to 5 PM, $6 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 children under
12. Bake sale at 10 AM. |
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COMMUNAL PENANCE |
Our Advent Communal Penance Service will be next Sunday, December 10, at 2 PM at St. Wendelin Church. Several priests will serve as confessors. |
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HOLIDAY
FRUIT
BASKETS |
Next Sunday, December 10, between Noon -2PM, St. Malachi will again deliver Christmas fruit baskets to the residents of Lakeview and Riverview Hi-Rises. Individuals & families will be needed to distribute baskets and share a bit of the St. Malachi spirit! To sign up to help, call Sr. Francis (216) 861-5343. |
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RETIRED
RELIGIOUS
APPEAL |
Next weekend is the annual appeal for Retired Religious. This national collection supports many retired Sisters & Brothers who served God's people for many years for little or no pay, are now retired and whose community retirement funds are inadequate to support them. There will be a second collection. |
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CENTER
HOLIDAY
GIFTS
BOUTIQUE |
St. Malachi Center needs new or "like new" gift items for mothers & fathers, teens, children & toddlers for the annual children's Christmas Boutique on Wednesday, December 20 from 4-6:30 PM. Volunteers are also needed to assist children in gift selection & wrapping. Please bring gift items to the Center by December 17. For information, call Cathy Saegel at (216) 771-3036. |
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| CHRISTMAS
GIVING TREE |
Social Concerns is sponsoring a
"Giving Tree" for the children of St. Malachi Center &
furnishings for the new West Side Catholic Center shelter. To participate,
take an ornament off the tree. Please tape the ornament securely to the
wrapped gift when you return it under the tree. |
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| PRAYERS |
Please pray for the deceased:
Josephine Ulle, John Gaydosik, Fr. John McMahon, Fr. Thaddeus Michalski,
Lou Groza, Sr. Beatrice Floch VSC, Anthony "Joe" Neary
Also for the sick:
Bea & Don Taski, Kevin Finnerty, Brenda Owen, Margaret Daley. Bonnie
Barnes |
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PARISH EVENTS
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Week of December 3-10:
1. Sunday: St. Herman's Spaghetti Dinner, 11 AM - 5 PM in the hall
2. Monday: Meal for the poor, 6:00 PM in the parish hall.
-- RCIA Journey of Faith, 7 PM, St. Patrick Church Rectory, Bridge Ave.
-- Circle of Prayer for needs of Parish, Community & individuals, 7-8 PM in church, all welcome
3. Wednesday: Parish Council meeting, 6:00 PM, in the Center, all welcome.
-- Quiet prayer before the Eucharist, 7-8 PM in church, all welcome
4. Thursday: Eucharistic Holy Hour for peace at 11:00
AM
-- Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, 5:30 PM
5. Friday: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
Mary,
Masses at 7 AM & Noon
6. Saturday: Children's Choir rehearsal, 2 PM in the church, all children 8+ welcome
7. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
-- Distribution of Fruit Baskets to Hi-Rises; Noon-2 PM, meet at Center
-- Communal Penance Service, 2 PM at St. Wendelin Church |
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| SUPPORT
WELCOME |
A meal without cost is served to the needy on Mondays at 6 PM in the parish hall. Coffee, sandwiches and doughnuts are served
daily at the rectory. Volunteers are welcome (216-861-5343). |
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| 50/50 RAFFLE |
This month's winner of the Angle 50/50 Drawing was Gary Gilbert $315. Seller: Ralph Mitchell ($100). Profit for building maintenance: $215. Thank you for your support! |
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| ENTERTAIN-
MENT BOOK 2001 |
St. Malachi Center is selling Entertainment Books 2001: Cleveland & West Edition filled with "two for one" & 50% off discounts for area restaurants & stores. Cost is $30 per book & is available at Malachi Mart, St Malachi Center, the rectory or back of the church. Contact St. Malachi Center (216) 771-3036. |
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| JUBILEE
ENDS |
There will be a special Mass on January 7, 2001 at Public Hall at 3 PM
to mark the end of the Jubilee Year & Bishop Pilla's 20th Anniversary
as Bishop of Cleveland. For tickets, call 696-6525 ext. 2060. |
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| MALACHI MART |
Malachi Mart has Y2K Safe Trek dehydrated food supplies, Entertainment 2001 books, supplies & gifts for holiday giving. You can check their weekly specials on their
web page: www.stmalachimart.org
Malachi Mart hours are: Wednesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM; Sunday 10 AM - 1:30 PM. |
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BACKDOOR NEEDS |
We have a continuing need for men's socks. The Backdoor Ministry distributes them as quickly as we get them in. White preferred. We also also need mens' work pants or jeans. |
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| SPECIAL
EVENTS |
December 5 & 6: "Nobody
Ever Told Me That' Frequently Asked Questions about the Mass, 7:30
PM, St. Christopher Church, sponsored by the Pastoral Liturgy Office, free
to all
December 10: Rejoice in Our Presence, be a Voice with
Us! Advent Prayer with the Lesbian & Gay Catholic Community, Parents, Families & Friends, 3 PM, Catholic Center, 1031 Superior
Ave, all welcome |
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| CENTER
PROGRAMS |
St. Malachi Center needs volunteers
for the After-School Program serving children 5-12, weekdays 3:30-
5:30 PM & the Education Project for high school students,
Tues-Thurs, 5:30-6:30 PM. Call 216-771-3036 |
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| WANTED: HELP
FOR MART |
Malachi
Mart supports the ministry of St. Malachi Center. The Mart
is always looking for volunteers, to assist in every way. The Mart
is open from 10 AM to 5 PM, Wednesday through Saturday, Sundays from 10 AM
to 1:30 PM. For more information, call Bonnie or Jacqui at (216) 621-1988. |
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| READINGS |
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This Sunday: |
Jeremiah 33 14-16
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Ps 25 |
1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
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Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 |
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Next Sunday: |
Baruch 5:1-9 |
Ps 126 |
Philippians 1:4-6,8-11 |
Luke 3:1-6 |
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| FINANCE |
Last Sunday's collection was $3,175 ($3,235 budgeted). Your continued support is deeply
appreciated. |
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