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COMMUNAL PENANCE |
Our Advent Communal Penance Service is this
Sunday, December 10, at 2 PM at St. Wendelin Church. Several priests will
serve as confessors. You are invited to come & be reconciled in this
Jubilee Year. |
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HOLIDAY
FRUIT
BASKETS |
This 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! Meet at
the Center. |
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RETIRED
RELIGIOUS
APPEAL |
This 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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| DECORATE CHURCH |
All are invited to join in decorating the
Church for the Christmas season next Sunday, following the 12:30 Mass.
Many hands are needed and all are welcome! Refreshments will be served. |
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| CHRISTMAS
GIVING TREE |
Our "Giving Tree" at Mary's shrine
has gift requests for the children of St Malachi Center & furnishings
for the West Side Catholic Center shelter. When you return the gifts, tape
the ornament onto the gift. |
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| OPEN WIDE THE DOORS
TO CHRIST |
Once again, you are encouraged to
pick up a "Jubilee Door" as we continue to Open Wide the
Doors to Christ during this Advent/Christmas
Season. Each week's "Door" will be a prayer used during Mass
that week, an expression of our Faith to use each day as we travel on
our pilgrim journey. |
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| TEDDY BEAR RAFFLE |
Malachi
Mart is raffling 13 large bears. Tickets are 25¢; 5 for
$1 available at Center or Mart. Winning numbers will
be posted at the Mart; winners must show ticket to claim the prize.
Drawing is Dec. 16 |
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| POINSETTAS |
Both red and white poinsettia plants are
needed and would be appreciated for the decoration of the church this
year. Please bring them to church or the rectory for church decorating.
Thank you! |
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| PRAYERS |
Please pray for the deceased:
Francis May who was buried from St. Malachi this past week, Howard
Fleshman (Malachi House), Carrie Kornelakis, Karen Coughlin, Br. Richard
Gilson CSC, Sr. Maureen Smith, H.M.
Also for the sick:
Jerry Consorte, Leonard Haas |
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PARISH EVENTS
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Week of December 10-17:
1. 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, St. Wendelin Church
2. Monday: Meal for the poor, 6:00 PM in the parish hail.
-- RCIA Journey of Faith, 7 PM, St. Patrick Church Rectory, Bridge Ave.
3. Wednesday: Quiet prayer before the
Eucharist, 7:00-8:00 PM in church, all welcome
4. Thursday: Eucharistic Holy Hour for peace at 11:00 AM; Mass at Noon.
-- Christmas Choir Practice, 7:30 PM, in church, all welcome
5. Saturday: Children's Choir rehearsal, 2 PM in the church, all children 8+ welcome
6. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
-- Church Christmas Decorating, after 12:30 Mass
-- Christmas Caroling, 5 PM, meet at St.
Paul Community 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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| BANNS |
I. Mary Beth Samsel (St. Malachi) - John Allen (St. Angela Merici)
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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 10: Breakfast with
Santa, St. Patrick Club, Bridge Ave., 9:30-1 PM, Adult
$3.50, Children $2
December 17: Single Catholics Get Acquainted
Meeting, 7 Pm, St. Columbkille Church Hall, 6740 Broad
view Rd. For information, call Al Nagy (441) 933-6032 |
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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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