Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

November 17-18, 2001

THANKS-
GIVING

Thursday, November 22, is Thanksgiving, a national day for prayer & reflection thanking God for our blessings, individually & communally. All are welcome to join the Community of St. Malachi for Mass Wednesday night at 7:30 PM or Thanksgiving morning at 9 AM. This Thanksgiving, let us praise God, giver of all blessings!

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN  DEVELOPMNT

This 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"

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.

ADVENT SERIES

Mark your calendars for our Advent Series, "Christmas - An Adult Perspective" 
Sundays, December 2, 9 and 16 from 7-8:30 PM, presented by Mary Jane Treichel. Prayer, reflection and small group discussion on aspects of the Gospels of Christmas: Matthew 1 & 2 and Luke 1 & 2.

Malachi Mart is ready for Christmas gifting with gifts, cards, wraps, and decorations all at very reasonable prices. Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 10-5, Sunday 10-1:30. All proceeds benefit the programs of St. Malachi Center. Volunteers are needed to help mark & stock goods and assist customers. If you can help, call Bonnie at 216-621-1988.

CENTER HOLIDAY 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 12. Volunteers are also needed to assist children in gift selection & wrapping. Please bring gift items to the Center by December 11. Call Cathy 216-771-3036

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.

Please pray for the deceased: Sr. Charlotte Byrne OSU, Jack Stewart, Carmella Hyclak
Also for the sick: Dennis Stramel, John Zelinsky, Johnnena Calloway, Dennis Swit, Fred Mambu, Joshua Melkus

PARISH EVENTS

Week of November 18-25:
1. 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
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: Parish Liturgy meeting, 7 PM in the rectory
– Reading Buddy Program training session, 6 PM at St. Malachi Center
4. Wednesday: Quiet prayer before the Eucharist, 5:30-6:30 PM in church, all welcome
– Community of St. Malachi Thanksgiving Vigil Mass at 7:30 PM in church, all welcome
5. Thursday: THANKSGIVING DAY; Mass at 9 AM, (No Holy Hour)
– Coffee Hour after Thanksgiving Day Mass in the hall
6. Sunday: Backdoor Ministry Brunch, 8:30-9:30 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

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.

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS 

November 20: Public Meeting for the Bike and Pedestrian Path on the Detroit-Superior Bridge, sponsored by City of Cleveland Planning Dept., 5-7 PM, Lutheran Hospital Auditorium, 1730 W. 25^th St.
November 21: Community Thanksgiving Service, 7 PM, West Side United Church of Christ, Bridge & W. 38 St., sponsored by the Churches of Shared Ministry, all welcome
November 27: "Where Do I Find Hope?," Godfried Cardinal Danneels, 5 PM, SAC Conference Room, John Carroll University, reception follows, parking at John Carroll & Gesu Church
November 16-December 2: "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

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 $3,835 ($3,275 budgeted). Your continued support is deeply appreciated.