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LENT
BEGINS |
Lent begins this Wednesday, February 28.
Ash Wednesday is a day of fast & abstinence.
Mass schedule with
distribution of Ashes is listed above.
Today's bulletin has a Lenten flyer with opportunities for spiritual &
personal growth during Lent.
Please also take "Lent 2001 Daily Prayer & Meditations" found at church doors. |
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MISSIONS to MINORITIES |
Next weekend is the annual appeal to support evangelization efforts among Native & African Americans The appeal supports national and local projects. A second collection will be taken at all the Masses. |
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HOLY WK. CHOIR |
Parishioners are welcome to join the choir group that will be singing on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. Practice is on Thursday, 7:30 PM in church.
Let us make a joyful noise to the Lord! |
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| CONFIRMA- TION |
St. Malachi will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 8 here at St. Malachi Church.
Adults and teenagers who have not yet been confirmed, please contact Fr. Tony (216) 861-5343 to begin preparation. |
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| MALACHI RUN |
The 21st
Annual St. Malachi Run is Saturday, March 10.
Start times: 2 Mile: 9 AM, 5 Mile: 9:35 AM.
Pre-registration $14; race day $17.
Registration forms at rectory or call Hermes Race System 623-9933. |
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| EUCHARIST MINISTERS |
Parishioners who are interested in becoming Eucharistic Ministers are asked to contact Fr. Tony (216) 861- 5343 by March 4.
Requirements: at least 18 years old, Catholic in good standing. Training in March & April. |
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| WORLD RELIGIONS SERIES |
"A Look at the Spiritualities of the World's Religions: Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist and
Sufi" led by Mike Petit &
sponsored by the Community of St. Malachi continues this Sunday from 7-9 PM at St Malachi Center. |
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| St. MALACHI -- JEWISH
DIALOGUE |
The St.
Malachi — Fairmount Temple interfaith dialogue continues
this Thursday at 7:30 PM at Fairmount Temple. The last session will be
March 1, also at Fairmount Temple. We look forward to an inspiring and
enlightening experience! For information, call Mary Jane Treichel at (216)
861-5343 or 631-6872. |
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| BASKTBALL
CARNIVAL |
Urban
Community School 3rd
Annual Basketball Carnival
is Saturday, March 10 from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM at St. Ignatius High
School. For raffle tickets or information, call (216) 829-1006. |
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| PRAYERS |
Please pray for the deceased:
Sr. M. Johanna Holland OSU, Charles Brennan, John Brennan, Joseph Breznay
Also for the sick:
Dick Trodden, John Clark, Mae Cusick Stanton, Joy Wright, Leeann Sensesak, Rosemary Mahwhinney, Eleanor Bartos, Paul Lumsden |
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PARISH EVENTS
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Week of February 25 - March 4:
1. Sunday: Backdoor Ministry Brunch, 8:30 - 10 AM in the hall
— Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
— Angle Drawing after 12:30 Mass; proceeds for building maintenance. Tickets available in vestibule.
— World Religions
Lecture Series, 7 - 9 PM, St. Malachi Center, all welcome
2. Monday: Meal for the poor, 6:00 PM in the parish ball.
— Circle of Prayer for needs of Parish, Community & individuals, 7 PM in church, all welcome
-- RCIA Journey of Faith, 7 PM, St. Patrick Church Rectory, Bridge Ave.
3. Tuesday: Joint Lent & Holy Week Liturgy Planning meeting, 7 PM in the rectory, all welcome
4. Wednesday: ASH WEDNESDAY —
Day of Fast & Abstinence
— Masses & distribution of Ashes at 7 AM, 12 Noon, 7:30 PM
— Quiet prayer before the Eucharist, 5:30-6:30 PM in church, all welcome
5. Thursday: Choir Practice for Holy Week & Easter, 7:30 PM in church, all welcome
— Eucharistic Holy Hour for peace at 11:00 AM; Mass at Noon.
— St. Malachi - Fairmount Temple Interfaith
Dialogue, 7:30-9 PM at Fairmount Temple
6. Saturday: Children's Choir rehearsal, 2 PM in the church, all children 7+ welcome
7. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall |
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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 needed, especially weekdays (216-861-5343). |
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| MALACHI CENTER RAFFLE |
St.
Malachi Center's annual benefit raffle supports Center programs
& activities. The drawing is May 28, Memorial Day. Main
prize is $10,000; tickets are $20, with 2,500 tickets printed.
To sell tickets call Mary Ellen Grealis (440) 235-6528 or Pat Donnelly
(216) 521-6890.
Tickets are available at church or rectory. |
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| ST. PAT'S BENEFIT DRAWING |
The Annual
Restoration Fund Drawing of St. Patrick Church Restoration Committee,
Bridge Ave., St. Patrick's Day, March 17. 1st
Prize: $10,000; Donation: $20.
Only 2,500 tickets printed. Tickets available at St. Malachi church
entrance or rectory. |
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FAMILY FISH FRY |
Once again, St. Malachi Adults Raising Toddlers (S.M.A.R.T.) is gathering for
Friday Fish Fries during Lent.
On Friday, March 2, meet at Blessed Sacrament Church, 3381 Fulton, at 6 PM.
Bring booster seat as needed. |
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| SOUP FOR THE SOUL BENEFIT |
New date and place: St. Malachi
Center is sponsoring a benefit, Soup For The
Soul, on Thursday, March 22 at Brennan's Party Center,
tickets $30.
Volunteers before and during the event are needed, as well as gifts or
services for the raffle.
For information, call (440) 835-1959. |
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| SPECIAL
EVENTS |
March 23-25:
Marriage Encounter Weekend, call
Ken & Rose Breen 440-899-9002. |
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| MALACHI
MART |
Malachi Mart After a
deserved break the Mart has reopened to regular business hours. Volunteers
are needed and appreciated! To learn how you can help call (216) 621-1988
or visit our web site!
The Mart has Y2K Safe Trek dehydrated food supplies, Entertainment 2001
books and supplies. 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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| 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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PATRICK DANCE |
St. Patrick Parish
(Bridge) is sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day Dance
on Saturday, March 3, 8 PM to 12 Midnight at the Club (3610 Bridge).
Donation: $7, disc jockey, Masterson Irish Dancers, Pipers, prizes. |
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| READINGS |
This Sunday: |
Sirach 27: 4-7 |
Ps 92 |
1 Corinthians 15: 54-58 |
Luke 6: 39-45 |
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Next Sunday: |
Deuteronomy 26:4-10 |
Ps 91 |
Romans 10: 8-13 |
Luke 4:1-13 |
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| FINANCE |
Last Sunday's collection was $2,953 ($3,235 budgeted).
Your continued support is deeply appreciated. |
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