A church building holds a history of its people and its neighborhood. So, too, the church grounds. St. Malachi is no exception. During the past ten years the property surrounding St. Malachi Church has become a mosaic of memories. From the area of the original St. Malachi Church steps facing north on Washington Avenue and Mary’s shrine just behind them to the front of the current St. Malachi Memorial Church facing west as well as the area to the south of the garages and at the east end of the convent, annual flowers, shrubs, trees, perennial plants, and a bench honor many named and unnamed members.
These pieces of the mosaic come from many sources: collections among family, friends, monies won in raffles, donations from local greenhouses and garden centers, and gifts made as a “give back” to the church and its people who give to designate a space such as the west side of the rectory grounds where the Lent/Easter cross or Christmas crèche are placed. Some ground cover is from members’ yards to help fill in bare spaces. The peace pole too, is a part of the planted mosaic. It represents the prayers and work of children of St. Malachi who chose 13 different languages and groups of people for a witness to peace in both the immediate neighborhood and our world. Those who tend the grounds help keep the mosaic alive. They are church members, special volunteers, and community service workers. They are friends from the rectory back door as well as far away suburbs.
To walk the church grounds and see the beauty and variety of God’s creation is a way to pray in thanksgiving for all that we have been given, to pray in remembrance of those who have gone before us, and be reminded that the mosaic of greenery, colors, and symbols outdoors at St. Malachi is a testament to the picture of life that we all create with the tiles of time, talent, and treasure shared with others at our church.

BACKDOOR MINISTRY HELP NEEDED
Sandwiches, doughnuts, & coffee are served daily at the rectory. Volunteers are needed, especially weekdays. Call Sr. Francis at 216-861-5343. A meal without cost is served at 6:00 p.m. Mondays to the needy in the parish hall. 

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - 2005
  St. Malachi Center has Greater Cleveland Entertainment 2005 books. Books are available in the back of church, the rectory, at coffee hour, the Mart & the Center. Cost is $25.

12TH ANNUAL ST. MALACHI CENTER OPEN
The St. Malachi Center Golf outing is Friday, October. 1 at Bob O'Link golf course, Avon, with. Tee times starting at 11 AM. Cost: $95 for 18 hole scramble, $65 for the 9 hole scramble; $45 for the Clambake only. Registration brochures can be found at the church doors.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY
The United Nations has proclaimed September 21st “International Peace Day” Amidst the relentless cycle of violence and terrorism, living non-violently, praying and working for peace becomes an even greater imperative. This Tuesday provides a special opportunity for each person to pray that peace may prevail on earth. Consider attending mass, reading/reflecting on peace, fasting for the cause of peace, learning more about opportunities to promote peace locally, nationally, internationally.

“Let peace prevail on earth”

PEACE, WAR, & THE CHRISTIAN CONSCIENCE
St. Leo the Great Church in Cleveland is offering a six Wednesday evening series on Peace, War, & The Christian Conscience in the Parish Center beginning on Sept. 22 from 7:15- 9:00 PM. The facilitator, Tim Musser, is coordinator of Pax Christi, Cleveland. Call 216-661-1006, ext. 203 for information or registration.

AFRICA COFFEE HOUSE
Come and enjoy the song, the dance, and the story of our new neighbors who have recently made their new home among us in Cleveland. There will be a free-will offering. Refreshments will be available. Contributions of the same will be appreciated. St. Paul's Community Church 4427 Franklin Blvd, Friday October 1, 2004, 8-10 PM.