First Sunday of Lent

Vol. 30 No. 7 

February 16-17, 2002

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MISSIONS to MINORITIES

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

This Sunday, our Candidates in the RCIA journey of faith celebrate the Rite of Election with Bishop Pilla, the final step as they prepare for full reception into the Church at Easter. The Rite of Sending ceremony will take place at the 12:30 Mass. Please keep the RCIA members in your prayers.

During Lent, we have established an outreach project to provide shoes for children & assist with church repairs in the villages served by Fr. John King of our Diocesan Mission Team in Teotopeque, El Salvador. We ask each individual & family to make a daily sacrifice of their choice, perhaps $.50 or $1 per day & donate the money saved. Special envelopes are available at the church doors; they can be returned in the collection basket. Please make checks payable to St. Malachi Benefit Fund; 100% of all funds will be sent to El Salvador.

Congratulations and welcome to Sam Naumann, St. Malachi’s newest server! He began serving at the 12:30 Mass last Sunday. May God bless him in this ministry.

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.

YOUNG FAMILIES' FISH FRIES

During Lent, families with young children are invited to join S.M.A.R.T. (St. Malachi Adults Raising Toddlers) for Lenten fish fries, Fridays at 6 PM. Bring your own chair/booster & child drink. February 22: Ascension,14041 Puritas Rd., exit I-480 at W. 150^th N. or exit I-71 at W. 150^th S.; info: Carol/Michael Pellegrino (216) 351-8553.

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.

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.

Prayer

Please pray for the deceased: Helen Yurek (Malachi House), Sr. Mary Vernice SND, Daniel Kraemer, James Bowen, Marie Dziadosz, Cecilia Dearden, Mary Ross, Rita Branco, Hon. George McMonagle, Robert Ricko
Also for the sick: Mary Ellen Brooks, Bernadette Gibbons, Darlene Bowen, Richard Downing, Matthew Forkas

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.

INTER-
RELIGIOUS Task Force

The InterReligious Task Force on Central America Annual Social Justice Teach-In is next Saturday, February 23, St. Malachi Hall,1-5:00 PM; workshops range from militarization of Latin America to the global economy; registration $10; Clothed with Dignity, No Sweat Apparel Auction 6-7:30 PM, info: 216-961-0003; all welcome!

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..

Last Sunday's collection was $3,835 ($3,275 budgeted). Your continued support is deeply appreciated.

"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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