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| HOME
MISSION APPEAL |
The
Catholic Home Missions Appeal
was established by our Catholic bishops to Strengthen
the Church at Home
by supporting mission dioceses, organizations & religious institutions
who provide vital ministry to impoverished
areas in the U.S. There
will be a second collection at all Masses this weekend. |
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HELP
AVAILABLE |
Catholic
Charities has a special line for those seeking guidance & direction
based on recent publicity or help in dealing with their feelings: (216)
696-6525 ext. 6600 or 6601. E-mail:response_services@dioceseofcleveland.org |
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| ST.
MALACHI CENTER RAFFLE |
St.
Malachi Center’s annual benefit raffle supports Center
programs & activities. The drawing is May 27, Memorial Day. Main
prize is $10,000;
tickets are $20, with 2,500 tickets printed. To sell tickets, call Pat
Donnelly at 216-521-6890; Mary Ellen Grealis 440-235-6528. Tickets are
available at church or rectory. |
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| ASSISI
RETREAT |
West
Side Ecumenical Ministry is sponsoring a retreat led by Sr. Judy Cole CSJ,
to Assisi, Italy and Rome in October, 2002. The focus of this spiritual
journey will be on St. Francis and his ministries and the relevance of his
ministries to our society today. For information and reservations, call
Pat Forkas, 216-651-2037, ext. 239. |
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| EAGLE
SCOUT |
Congratulations
to Bryan Kennard of St. Malachi and Eddie Nelson who often attends St.
Malachi. Both received the rank of Eagle at a Court of Honor on April 20.
Both are members of Troop 98. Well done, Scouts! |
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| LENTEN
OUTREACH THANKS
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Due
to the generous donations of all who gave from their hearts for our Lenten
Outreach Project for Fr. King and the people of Teotopeque, El Salvador,
many shoes will be purchased in order that the children may attend school,
and many churches of that area will be repaired. The amount being sent to
Fr. King is $8,048. Thank you! |
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HOPE
& HEALING |
Please
mark your calendars for Next Sunday, May 5.
A Diocesan Prayer Service for
comfort, healing and hope in the face of the current church crisis will be
held at St. John Cathedral, E.9th & Superior at 7 PM. Bishop Pilla,
along with others, will officiate. Free parking is available in the garage
off Rockwell.
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| PRAYERS |
Please pray for the deceased:
deceased:
Margurita Ventura (Malachi House), Sr. Bonaventure Balazs CSJ, Rev. John
Storey, Charles Beck Jr.
Also for the sick: Aggie Hoskins, Bill Klostemeyer, Michael Brown
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PARISH EVENTS
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Week of April 28 - May 5:
1.
Sunday: Backdoor Ministry Brunch, 8:30 - 9:30 AM in the hall
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Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
– Angle Drawing after 12:30 Mass; proceeds for building maintenance.
Tickets available in vestibule.
– Confirmation practice, 2:00 PM, St. Wendelin Church
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: Confirmation, 7 PM, St. Wendelin Church
4. Wednesday: Quiet prayer before the Eucharist, cancelled until further
notice
5. Thursday: Eucharistic Holy Hour for peace at 11:00 AM; Mass at Noon.
– Rejoice & Renew Working Together meeting, 5:30 PM Rectory
6.Friday: Children's Choir rehearsal, 4:30 PM in the church, all children
7+ welcome
7. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall |
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You can learn more about Bishop Pilla' Vibrant
Parish Life pastoral letter & initiative at the Vibrant
Parish Life web site. You will be hearing more in the
coming months about this diocesan-wide effort to strengthen ministry in
all parishes & deepen cooperative relationships between parishes |
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| MALACHI
MART |
You can check Malachi
Mart's weekly specials on their web page: www.stmalachimart.org
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| 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.
For more information, call Bonnie or Jacqui at (216) 621-1988.
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| 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. |
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| BANNS |
II. Deborah Flaherty (Community of St.
Malachi) - William Sellers |
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OPEN
DOOR WALK
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The
Open Door Maternity Home, a safe and loving, Christ-centered environment
for young women facing crisis pregnancies, will be holding their annual
“Walk for Family, Walk for Life” event on Saturday, May 11 at 10 AM at
the Welsh Woods Metroparks site in Euclid. Pledge forms are available at
the church doors. Info: 216-289-7050. |
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SPECIAL
EVENTS |
May 5: Diocesan Prayer Service, for comfort, healing and hope in the face of the current sexual abuse crisis, Bp.
Pilla & other participants, 7 PM, St. John Cathedral, E. 9th & Superior, free parking in garage off Rockwell |
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| READINGS |
This Sunday: |
Acts 6:1-7 |
Ps 33 |
1 Peter 2: 4-9 |
John 14: 1-12 |
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Next Sunday: |
Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17 |
Ps 66 |
1 Peter 3: 15-18 |
John 14: 15-21 |
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| FINANCE |
Last Sunday's collection was $3,248 ($3,275 budgeted). Your continued support is deeply appreciated. |
| "I
know your works (behold, I have left an open door before you, which no one
can close). You have limited strength, and yet you have kept my word and
have not denied my name.”
Revelations 3: 8 |
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