Thirty - Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

November 10-11, 2001

HUNGER BENEFIT

The St. Patrick (Bridge) annual Thanksgiving Dinner Benefit for their St. Vincent de Paul Society programs is this Sunday, November 11, from 12:00-3 PM, Donation: $8; Boutique at the Dinner; raffle drawing.

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN  DEVELOPMENT

Next weekend is the 31st Annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development Appeal to promote peace and justice by supporting self-help projects. Our diocese is redoubling its efforts to fund programs that break the cycle of poverty in our communities and offer a sense of security. There will be a second collection at all Masses.

"THE HOLY LONGING"

Next Sunday, November 18, Fr. Tony and Fr. Jim O’Donnell will participate in a large group discussion of Ronald Rolheiser’s book "The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality." All are welcome to attend even if you have not read the book. The facilitators will be Mary Jane Treichel, Lou Keim and Carole Dlouhy.

"READING BUDDIES"

Volunteers are needed to help children improve their reading skills through the Reading Buddy Program at St. Malachi Center.Training session on Tuesday, November 20 at 6 PM. If you can help, call Kim 216-771-3036.

Please pray for the deceased: Arthur Gannon who was buried from St. Malachi this past week, Sr. Mary Anthony Gorman OSU, Rev. Stephen Walick, Sr. Mary Agnes Felidek CSJ, Sr. Mary Ladislas Kascak VSC, Casey Johnson, Dennis Beckman, Florence Lackamp
Also for the sick: : Bob McGuire, Helen Dutkowski

PARISH EVENTS

Week of November 11-18:
1. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
– Why Do You Pray? Article Discussion, 7:00-8:30 PM in the hall, all welcome
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.
3. Tuesday: Advent/Christmas Planning meeting, 7:45 PM, in the rectory
4. Wednesday: Quiet prayer before the Eucharist, 7:00-8:00 PM in church, all welcome
– Rejoice & Renew joint Spiritual Development meeting, 7 PM, in the rectory
5. Thursday: Eucharistic Holy Hour for peace at 11:00 AM; Mass at Noon.
– Christmas Choir practice, 7:30 PM in church, all welcome
6. Friday: Children's Choir rehearsal, 4:30 PM in the church, all children 7+ welcome
7. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
– "The Holy Longing " Group Discussion with Fr. Tony & Fr. Jim O’Donnell, 6:00 PM in the hall

WHY DO YOU PRAY?

All are invited to discuss "Why Do You Pray?" (the article recently attached to the bulletin) next Saturday, Nov. 10 from 2:30-4 PM or Sunday, Nov. 11, from 7-8:30 PM in the hall. Copies of the article are at the church doors.

WENDELIN BOUTIQUE

This Sunday, November 4, is St. Wendelin's Annual Christmas Boutique from 10 AM - 4 PM featuring handmade crafts, pastries, candy, and wonderful food. Refreshments, children's corner, raffle.

UCS SPORT BENEFIT

Urban Community School Boosters Club third annual A Night at the Races, to benefit the UCS Sports Program is next Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 PM at St. Wendelin Hall. Admission is $5, call (216) 861-4706.

SUPPORT WELCOME

A meal without cost is served to the needy on Mondays at 6 PM in the parish hall. Doughnuts, sandwiches, and coffee are served daily at the rectory. Volunteers are needed, especially weekdays. Call Sr. Francis 216-861-5343.

ENTERTAIN-
MNT BOOKS

St. Malachi Center has Entertainment 2002 books  available in West Side & East Side editions in the back of church, in the rectory, at coffee hour and at the Center. Cost is $30. For info, call Cathy Saegel (216) 771-3036.

WEST SIDE CATH. CTR.

The West Side Catholic Center's Warm Hearts, Winter Nights benefit is Friday, Nov. 16 at Wagner's Country Inn, 30855 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. Doors open for Informal dining & Silent Auction at 7 PM; Dorothy Day Humanitarian Award presentation at 9:30. Tickets, $40. Reservations: (216) 631-4741.

SPECIAL EVENTS 

November 13: Islam and the Political Future: American Domestic Politics, Dr. John Kelsay, 8 PM, Jardine Room, John Carroll University Student Center, free & open to the public, for information: (216) 397-4708
November 16-18: Marriage Encounter Weekend, a loving, caring group that reinforces the sacredness of family and marriage, call Ken and Rose Breen for details & reservations, 440-899-9002
November 16-18: "Annie", Near West Theater, St. Patrick Club, 3606 Bridge Ave., 7:30 PM Thursday-Saturday; 3 PM Sundays, all tickets $5. Reservations: (216) 651-2828
November 18: Sharing Grief, Catholic Cemeteries Bereavement Ministry, support group session, 3 PM, Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Rd., no charge, call (216)267-2850
November 18: Single Catholics Get Acquainted Meeting, 7 Pm, St. Columbkille Church basement, 6740 Broad-view Rd., slide show & refreshments, for more info call Al Nagy (441) 933-6032
November 18: Be A Voice For The Voices - Shut Down the School of the Americas, annual Cleveland Vigil by the InterReligious Task Force on Central America, 3 - 4:00 PM, Public Square in front of Tower City

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.

Last Sunday's collection was $3,249 ($3,275 budgeted). Your continued support is deeply appreciated.