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ST. MALACHI PARISH BULLETIN
2459 Washington Ave. (216) 861-5343  www.stmalachi.org email: malachirectory@catholic.org
Welcome to all who join us today!

First Sunday of Advent

Vol. 29 No. 48

December 1-2, 2001
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12:00 -		 John 'Babe' McCafferty

Stanley Habrat
Patricia O'Neill Lincks/James Lincks
Deceased of the Admiral & Clevco

Brian Muiholland (Spec. Int.)
Lorraine & Joe Donnelly

Mary Kozminski
Daniel & Genevieve Osborne!
George Allen (Anniv.)
St. Malachi Living & Deceased 
Francis Ginley (Spec. Int.)
 Advent Begins Thur.
 
 
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 12:30 -		 Pauline Wing & Fred Johnson 
Eleanor Bartos

Inglis Family Dec.
Joe Boyle

St. Malachi Living & Deceased
Daryl Kilbane (Anniv.)

Andrew Kowalski (Anniv.)
Irene Flannery
Theresa Maddalena
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance): 
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. An Advent & Christmas season calendar is attached to today's bulletin; please keep it for reference. During this liturgical year. Sunday readings will be from the "A" cycle.

HOLY DAY This Saturday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a Holy Day and the patronal feast of the U.S. There will be a Vigil Mass on Friday at 5:30 PM & Mass for the Holy Day Saturday at 10 AM.
ST. HERMAN BENEFIT This Sunday St. Malachi is hosting the annual benefit Spaghetti Dinner for the St. Herman House of Hospital ity in the hall from 11 AM to 5 PM. $6 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 children under 12. Bake sale starts at 10 AM.
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 after all Masses.

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.

ADVENT SERIES Our Advent Series, "Christmas -An Adult Perspective," begins this Sunday & continues on Dec. 9 & 16, 7-8:30 PM, presented by Mary Jane Treichel with prayer, reflection & small group discussion on the Christmas Gospels.
WORD AND SONG A prayer service with Gospel music in church before the Monday Night Meal! All are invited to join in welcoming  our neighborhood friends who we serve, from 5-5:15 PM on Mondays, December 3, 10 & 17.
PRAYERS

Please pray for the deceased: Ludmila Kocher, Ruthanne Dillhoefer, Ervin Wierzbinski, Joan Ference
Also for the sick: Jacob Gomez, Jack Mohar, Harris Hurst, Sidney Salem-Golding
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.

PARISH EVENTS

Week of December 2-9:
 1. Sunday: St. Herman's Spaghetti Dinner, 11 AM - 5 PM in the hall; no Coffee hour today
— "Christmas - An Adult Perspective," Advent Series, 7-8:30 PM in the Hall, all welcome
2. Monday: Meal for the poor, 6:00 PM in the parish hall.
— A Celebration of Word & Song, 5-5:15 PM in church, all welcome
— 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.
4. Wednesday: Quiet prayer before the Eucharist, 7-8:00 PM in church, all welcome
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: Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 5:30 PM
7. Saturday: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass at 10 AM
8. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
— Rejoice & Renew joint Social Action meeting, 10:30 - 11 AM in the hall
— Hospitality Commission meeting, 10:30 AM in the hall
— Distribution of Fruit Baskets to I-li-Rises; Noon-2 PM, meet at the Center
— Advent Series, 7-8:30 in the Hall
50/50 RAFFLE  This month's winner of the Angle 50/50 Drawing was Tom Emrich: $337. Seller: John Dusick ($100). Profit  for building maintenance: $237. Thank you for your support!
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  December 2: Single Catholics General Meeting, 21 years and over, 7:00 PM, St. Columbkille Church, 6740 Broadview Rd., Parma, info 440-933-6032
 December 6: Vibrant Parish Life Bishop Pilla, First Friday Club of Cleveland, Noon, Metropolitan Restaurant, Huntington Building, 917 Euclid, Lunch $15, information & reservations call Jane Dinda 440-526-4382
December 7-9: "Waiting in Joyful Hope", weekend Advent retreat for men and women, presentations, prayer & reflection, private room, $135, Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Rd., reservations 440-884-9300
 December 9: Companions on the Journey, Advent prayer with the Lesbian & Gay Catholic Community, family & friends with Bp. Roger Gries, 3:30 PM, Ascension of Our Lord Church, 14040 Puritas, 216-696-6525 x3500
Malachi Mart is ready for Christmas

..With gifts, cards, wraps, and decorations all at very reasonable prices. 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.

MALACHI MART 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.
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.
READINGS This Sunday: Isaiah 2: 1-5 Ps 122 Romans 13: 11-14 Matthew 24:37-44
Next Sunday: Isaiah 11: 1-10 Ps 72 Romans 15: 4-9  Matthew 3: 1-12
FINANCE

Last Sunday's collection was $3,608 ($3,275 budgeted). Your continued support is deeply appreciated.
"Give thanks to the Lord who is good, whose mercy endures forever." Psalm 136

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