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A
CALL TO VIBRANT
PARISH LIFE
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"I am very concerned about the increased burden upon
fewer priests, the effect on priestly morale of being
"over-stretched", the burden upon lay ecclesial ministers having
insufficient priestly and sacramental support, and the burden upon our
institutions to recruit, train, and maintain lay ecclesial ministers with
just compensation. These aspects of our present dilemma bring urgency to
the discussion. We need to move more quickly in planning for the future in
order to honor, encourage and preserve the treasure we have in our parish
ministers because these challenges strike them most significantly every
day.
" Bishop Anthony M. Pilla. You can learn more about
Bishop Pilla' Vibrant
Parish Life pastoral letter & initiative at the Vibrant
Parish Life web site.
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| STEPS OF OLD
CHURCH — A SERIOUS PROBLEM |
We have learned
recently that the steps to the old church & retaining wall have
deteriorated. The pressure of the hill has been pushing the wall toward
Washington Ave. It is now tilting a foot or more from vertical &
leaning dangerously toward the street. At the top of the steps, there is a
gap of several inches between the wall & the platform. We are seeking
expert advice, recommendations & costs. The most likely course of
action seems to be: remove the steps, build a lower retaining wall like
the one in front of the rectory (using the existing stone of the wall)
& landscaping the hill (similar to what is done in front of the
rectory). This project should not affect the shrine area. This will
obviously be a major, unanticipated expense. |
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BLOOD MOBILE
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A second blood drive
will be held next Sunday, September 22, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the
Center. Blood may be given every 56 days; donors on August 11 are not
eligible to give. For all others, please try to donate! |
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| RCIA JOURNEY OF FAITH |
The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA), a journey of
faith for all seeking to explore the Catholic faith, begins Monday
at St. Patrick, 7 PM. All are welcome to attend! Call Mary Jane Treichel or Fr. Tony
Schuerger 861-5343. |
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| ADVENT
PLANNING |
There will be a first
planning meeting for the Advent/Christmas season on Tuesday, September 24
at 7 PM in the rectory. All are welcome! For information, call Charlene
McElwee (216) 861-5343. |
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| ENTERTAIN-
MNT BOOKS |
St. Malachi Center has
Entertainment 2003 books available in a combined East-West Side edition in
the back of church, in the rectory, at coffee hour, at the Mart and
at the Center. Cost is $25 before December 2; after, $30. |
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| CHURCH
ENVELOPES |
St. Malachi
Parish collection envelopes are available at the doors of the Church. They
begin Oct. 6. Please note: the Community of St. Malachi does NOT use
envelopes. Please include name & address as you begin using them! |
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PRAYER GROUP |
A
Contemplative Prayer Group is forming
and will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
from 7-8:30 PM at St. Patrick rectory. The group, guided by Mary Jane
Treichel, will meet September 11 through December 11. |
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REVERSE RAFFLE
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Tickets
for our Annual Reverse Raffle
Friday, September 27, at Brennan’s Party Center are available at the
back of church or rectory. An $85 ticket includes a buffet dinner for two
and a chance on the main $3,000 raffle. |
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RENEWAL WEEKENDS |
" We Are The Church: A Call To Mission" will
be the topic presented October 19-20 for women and November 9-10 for men
at St. Malachi Church. The Renewal Weekends will be a time for prayer,
study, action and mission. Applications are available at the church
doors. For info, call Fr. Tony or Mary Jane Treichel 216-861-5343. |
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| PRAYERS |
Please pray for the deceased:
Walter Karpowicz, Ginny Ewart, Fr. Francis Schaefer, Sr. M.
Valeria Lechowicz SSJ-TOSF, Eileen Anderson
Also for the sick:
Pat Gorman
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PARISH EVENTS
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Week
of September 15-22:
1. Sunday: Christian Formation
begins, 9:30 AM
— 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.
. Tuesday: Vibrant Parish Life, 6:30
PM in the rectory
— Family Activity Night, 6:30-8:00
PM in the Center, all welcome
4. Wednesday: Eucharistic Quiet Hour,
3-4 PM in church
— Contemplative Prayer Group, 7-8:30
PM, St. Patrick Church rectory, Bridge Ave., all welcome
5. Thursday: Eucharistic Holy Hour for
peace at 11:00 AM; Mass
at Noon.
— Rejoice & Renew Working Together
Committee, 5-7 PM in the rectory
6. Saturday: Children's Choir rehearsal,
2 PM in the church, all children 7+ welcome
7. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass
in the Hall
— American Red Cross Blood Drive,
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM in the Center
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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. Natalie Celeste (St. Malachi Parish) - Michael Heffernan (St.
Malachi Parish) |
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"PLANET GREEN" |
Please
continue to save empty printer cartridges
for the "Planet Green" environmental project.
Cartridges will be recycled & refilled. They may be dropped off at the
church or rectory. |
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| MALACHI
MART |
Malachi
Mart is open on TUESDAYS too!
Mart hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, Sundays 10 AM to
1:30 PM.
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 (216) 621-1988.
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| READINGS |
This
Sunday: |
Sirach 27:30 - 28:7 |
Ps 103 |
Romans 14: 7-9 |
Matthew 18: 21-35 |
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Next
Sunday: |
Isaiah 55: 6-9 |
Ps 145 |
Phillippians 1:20-24, 27 |
Matthew 20: 1-16 |
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| FINANCE |
Last Sunday's collection was $4,274 ($3,285 budgeted).
Your continued support is deeply appreciated. |
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