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Third Sunday of Advent
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Vol. 30 No. 50
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December 15, 2002 |
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Sat.
Sun.
Mon
Tues
Wed |
4:30 -
9:30 -
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12:30 -
7:00 -
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Daryl Kilbane
Roland Abramowski (Anniv.)
James DuFala
Mary, Thomas, Michael, Erlynne
and Norwood Saathoff
Special Intention (Blessed Virgin)
Richard M. Brennan
St. Malachi Living & Deceased
Doris Brennan (Anniv.)
Gafney-Newkirk Family (Dec.)
William Sopko |
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Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun. |
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4:30 -
9:30 -
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Lenny Benik
William White
Brian Smith
Peace
Richard Joyce
Martin-Laskey Family (Dec.)
Patrick & Alice McDonnell
Consorte Family (Dec.)
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
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| Saturday: 3 - 4 PM; Sunday: 8:45 -
9:00 AM |
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| COMMUNAL PENANCE |
Our Advent Communal Penance Service is
this Sunday, December 15, at 2 PM here at St. Malachi Church. Several priests will serve as confessors. You are invited to come & be reconciled during this Advent Season.
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| RETIRED RELIGIOUS APPEAL |
This weekend is the annual appeal for Retired
Religious. This national collection supports many retired Sisters & Brothers who served God's people for many years for little or no pay, are now retired and whose community
retirement funds are inadequate to support them. There will be a second collection after all Masses.
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FAMILY
FUN! |
Come share your family traditions, learn some new ones, and help your children learn Christmas
Carols. Cocoa, punch and cookies provided. Meet in the hall at 6:30 PM for a fun evening!
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| FRUIT BASKETS |
Help is needed to deliver fruit baskets to residents of Lakeview & Riverview Hi-rises this Sunday, December 15, starting at Noon. Meet at the Center at Noon and help share the Malachi spirit!
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| WORD AND SONG |
A prayer service with Gospel music in church before the Monday Night Meal! All are invited to join in welcoming
our neighborhood friends whom we serve, from 5-5:15 PM on Mondays, December 16, 23.
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DECORATE
CHURCH |
Window roping, wreaths & manger will go up this Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6:00 PM. Trees, lights & flowers will
be added Sunday, Dec. 22. Help is needed & welcome!
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POINSETTAS
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You are welcome to bring poinsettias (any color) to church from Monday, December 16 through Sunday, Dec.
22 for decorating and also for distribution to our homebound, neighborhood friends.
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| SOUP FOR THE SOUL |
Honor someone special with a gift that supports the families and children of St. Malachi Center. For $50, give a soup bowl, certificate & recognition at the
Soup for the Soul benefit. For $100, all of the above plus two (2) tickets
to join in the fun at the benefit on April 3. To purchase a gift, contact St. Malachi Center 216-771-3036.
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CHRISTMAS
CAROLING |
All members of St. Malachi are invited to gather for Christmas caroling this Sunday at 5 PM at St. Paul Community Church, 4427 Franklin. There will be
Christmas caroling at St. Herman's shelter, two nursing homes
and Malachi House. The evening ends with a social at Franklin Circle Church, 1688 Fulton.
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| CENTER HOLIDAY
BOUTIQUE |
St. Malachi Center needs new or "like new" gift items for mothers, fathers, teens, children and toddlers for the
annual children's Christmas Boutique on Wednesday, December 18. Please bring items to the Center by Dec 17.
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| PRAYERS |
Please pray for the deceased: Suzanne Lodeski and Johnnie Shaver (Malachi House), Rev. William Gulas
OFM, Sr. Pat Hogan IHM, Al Young, Marie Wiatrowski, Jeanne Belden
Also for the sick: Carol Rolfes, Irene Gomez
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PARISH EVENTS
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Week of December 15-22:
1. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
Distribution of Fruit Baskets to Hi-Rises, 12 Noon at St. Malachi Center
Communal Penance Service, 2 PM, St. Malachi Church
Shared Ministry Christmas Caroling, 5:00 PM at St. Paul Community Church, 45th & Franklin
A Sunday for Rejoicing, 6:30 PM in the hall, all welcome
2. Monday: Meal for the poor, 6:00 PM in the parish hall
Advent Word & Song Prayer Service, 5 PM in church, all welcome
RCIA Journey of Faith, 7 PM, St. Patrick Church rectory, Bridge Ave.
3. Wednesday: No Eucharistic Quiet Hour until January 8, 2003
Church Decorating , Phase I, 6:30 PM, all welcome
4. Thursday: Eucharistic Holy Hour for peace at 11:00 AM; Mass at Noon
5. Friday: Children's Choir rehearsal, 4:30 PM in church, all children 7+ welcome
6. Sunday: Coffee Hour after 9:30 Mass in the Hall
Church Decorating , Phase II, after 12:30 Mass, all welcome
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SUPPORT
WELCOME
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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
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II. Nicole Sigler (Community of St. Malachi) - Brian Watt (Rockville, IA)
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| TUTORS
NEEDED |
Adults
and high-school students are needed for the
UCS After-School Tutoring
Program held at the St. Wendelin Campus. One hour a week could change a
childs life forever! Call Laura Fanelli, 8-3:00 PM, 216-781-4407.
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MALACHI
MART
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Malachi
Mart has
new extended hours to better serve shoppers after-work and after 12:30
Mass: 10 AM-6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday; 10 AM-2 PM Sunday. Shop at the
Mart & help support St. Malachi Center programs!
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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"PLANET GREEN"
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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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| READINGS |
This
Sunday: |
Isaiah 61: 1-2,10-11 |
Luke 1: 46-54 |
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 |
John 1:6-8, 19-28 |
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Next
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2 Samuel 7:1-5,8-12,14,16 |
Ps 89 |
Romans 16: 25-27 |
Luke 1: 26-38 |
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| FINANCE |
Last Sunday's collection was $3,918 ($3,285 budgeted). Your continued support is deeply appreciated. |
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