Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Vol. 30 No. 6 

February 9-10, 2002

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LENT BEGINS

Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 13, a day of fast & abstinence. Note the Mass schedule with distribution of Ashes above; let us also remember the ashes of September 11. A Lenten flyer of spiritual & personal growth opportunities is attached the Bulletin. Earthen Vessels, a daily reflection booklet is available at the church doors.

MISSIONS to MINORITIES

Next weekend is the annual appeal to support evangelization efforts among Native & African Americans. This appeal, which began in 1884, supports national and local projects. A second collection will be taken at all Masses.

CONFIRMATION

St. Malachi will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, April 30 at St. Wendelin Church. Adults and teenagers who have not yet been confirmed, please contact Fr. Tony (216) 861-5343 to begin preparation.

St. Malachi Center’s 2^nd annual Soup for the Soul Benefit is Thursday, February 28, 6:30-10:30 PM at Brennan’s Party Center. Tickets are $30. Call Peggy Cooney (440) 835-1959 or Barb Parkowski (440) 734-5822.

During Lent, families with young children are invited to join S.M.A.R.T. (St. Malachi Adults Raising Toddlers) for Lenten fish fries on Fridays at 6 PM. Bring your own chair/booster & child drink. February 15: Holy Name, 8328 Broadway Ave., exit I-77 at Harvard. For information, call Carol/Michael Pellegrino (216) 351-8553.

PRISON MINISTRY

Inspirational books and pamphlets are being collected for the diocesan prison ministry to be distributed to the inmates who are visited weekly. Bring them to the rectory or place in the container by the Blessed Virgin statue.

FAITH SHARING

Faith-sharing groups are individuals who gather regularly to share their spiritual journey & support each other.  Three groups are forming now to meet during Lent & are seeking members. Call Colleen Hughes (216) 226-1721.

Please pray for the deceased: James Madden Sr., who was buried from St. Malachi this week, William Nardi Sr. & Rita Branco (Malachi House), Marcela Mieskoski, John Blaser
Also for the sick: Dennis Swit, Anna Sustersic, John Sesock, Bea Tanski, John Brinza, John LaBianca, Gordana Kostroman

PARISH EVENTS

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 welcome (216-861-5343).

MALACHI RUN 

The 22nd Annual St. Malachi Run will be held Saturday, March 16. 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.

ST. PAT’S BENEFIT DRAWING

The Annual Restoration Fund Drawing of St. Patrick Church, Bridge Ave., is held St. Patrick's Day, March 17. 1st Prize: $10,000; Donation: $20. Only 2,500 tickets printed. Tickets available at St. Malachi church & rectory.

ST. PATRICK DANCE

St. Patrick Parish (Bridge) is sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day Dance on Saturday, March 2, 8 PM to 12 Midnight at the Club (3610 Bridge). Donation: $7, disc jockey, Masterson Irish Dancers, Pipers, prizes, food..

February 11: Prayer in Chaos, Commotion and Clutter, with Kathy Coffey, sponsored by the Catholic Diocese Office for Women in Church and Society, 6 PM, Light of Hearts Villa, Bedford, directions: 440-232-1991
February 15-17: Marriage Encounter Weekend, call Ken & Rose Breen 440-899-9002

Last Sunday's collection was $2,948 ($3,275 budgeted) & the appeal for the Latin American Missions was $1,164 (Parish & Community). Thank you for your support of our Mission Team and for your continued support!

"My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn." Psalm 51:19

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