Feast of the Epiphany

Vol. 30 No. 1

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HELP
NEEDED

Christmas decorations in Church will be taken down next Sunday, January 13 following the 12:30 Mass. Your help is needed! Poinsettias will be distributed to our poor and shut-in neighbors.

An informative series on the religion of Islam, consisting of lecture and discussion, will be held Sundays, January 13, 20 and 27 at St. Patrick Parish Hall from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. This is a joint effort of St. Patrick and St. Malachi churches, as we participate in Vibrant Parish Life; it will be led by Mike Petit of the Community of St. Malachi

A Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the Benjamin Rose Institute, will begin Thursday, January 17 at St. Patrick Rectory from 1:30-3:00 PM, to help adults who are caring for elderly loved ones. The meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month. Contact Sandy Brooker, 216-791-8000.

The 3^rd annual Benefit Dance for Fr. Jim O'Donnell's Little Brothers & Sisters of the Eucharist will be held on Friday, January 18 from 8 PM - Midnight at St. Clarence Hall, 30106 Lorain Ave., North Olmsted. Tickets are $25 and are available from Pat Donnelly (216) 521-6890 or Bill McLaughlin (440) 234-6362.

The second annual Soup for the Soul benefit for St. Malachi Center will be held on Thursday, February 28 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM at Brennan’s Party Center. Tickets are $30. The Center needs gifts & services for the silent auction & raffle. Volunteers are also needed before and during the event. Call Peggy Cooney at (440) 835-1959 or Barb Parkowski at 440-734-5822.

"SPEAKING OUR FAITH"

Join with people of faith from the city of Cleveland for an inter-religious dialogue, Speaking Our Faith, on January 27, from 3-6 PM at the Hillel Foundation, 11291 Euclid Ave. The theme will be "Community Responsibility" with a panel presentation and small group discussion. A light supper will be served (minimal charge). Reservations are required by January 23; call Cynthia 216-361-5890

Please pray for the deceased: John Howard (Malachi House), Florence Davidson, Margaret Hanna, Scott Peer, Fr. Robert Brennan, Terry Corcoran
Also for the sick: : Fr. Thomas Johns

PARISH EVENTS

Week of January 6-13
1. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass 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.
– Circle of Prayer for needs of Parish, Community & individuals, 7 PM in church, all welcome
3. Wednesday: Quiet prayer before the Eucharist, 7-8:00 PM in church, all welcome
4. Thursday: Eucharistic Holy Hour for peace at 11:00 AM; Mass at Noon.
– Rejoice & Renew Spiritual Growth meeting, 7 PM in the rectory
5. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
– Rejoice & Renew Social Action meeting, 10:30 AM in the hall
– Take down decorations in church, after 12:30 Mass
– Introduction to Islam Program, 6:30-8:00 PM, St. Patrick hall
7. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall

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.

50/50 RAFFLE

This month's winners of the Angle 50/50 Drawing were Pat & Ken Hennes: $356. Seller: Ed Saegel ($100). Profit for building maintenance: $257. Thank you for your support!

January 16: Theology on Tap, featured speaker is Bp. Anthony Pilla, Holy Rosary Church Hall, 12021 Mayfield Rd., free appetizers & cash bar 7 PM; program 7:30 PM, no admission fee, RSVP, Melanie 216-696-6525 x1049

Last Sunday's collection was $3,531 ($3,275 budgeted). The collection for New Years Day totaled $1,756. Your continued support is deeply appreciated.

"Put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts"                    
Colossians 3: 14-15