Offertory Report

Sunday Collection

.......... $ 2,650

Amount Budgeted

.......... $ 3,060.00

Budget to date ($3060/week x 36 weeks) .. $113,220

Collections to date

.......... $ 105,818

Collection surplus/(deficit) to date

.......... $ (7,402)

Thank you for your generous support! 

2006 LENTEN APPEAL: DE LA SALLE SCHOOL, BETHLEHEM
This year, you are invited to support the De La Salle School in Bethlehem. This is a Christian School in the Holy Land which serves 600 students, boys and girls, Christian and Muslim from Pre-School through high school. Fr. Tony visited the school last fall during his retreat in the Holy Land; it reminded him of Urban Community School. The school is a sign of hope in this troubled land. There is a two-track religion program (Christian and Muslim). The school teaches non-violence and peace; they discuss each violent incident. About 90% of their graduates go on to college. Tuition is about a dollar a day (i.e. $365); the annual cost per student is $700 a year. Because unemployment in Bethlehem is currently 50%, the school operates at a deficit. During Lent, you are invited to make a daily Lenten sacrifice and put the money aside. Envelopes marked “St. Malachi Benefit Fund” are available at the church doors; please make check payable to “St. Malachi Benefit Fund.” At the end of Lent, we will forward all donations to the De La Salle School.

ST. MALACHI CENTER ANNUAL RAFFLE 
Tickets are available for the May 30 Memorial Day Raffle to benefit St. Malachi Center programs. Main prize: $10,000, ($200 seller's prize); Second prize: $2000; Third prize: $500. Tickets are $20, with just 2500 printed. The drawing will take place with breakfast in the Center, following the 9 AM holiday Mass. To help sell tickets call Jackie Bluett, (216) 771-3036.

ANNUAL SEDER MEAL- ST. MALACHI CENTER 
All are welcome to participate in the Annual Seder Meal for families sponsored by St. Malachi Center this coming Tuesday, April 4, starting at 5:30 pm in the hall. For details, call Jackie Bluett, (216) 771-3036.

TENEBRAE SERVICE
A Tenebrae service will be held at St. Wendelin Church Wednesday of Holy Week, April 12, 2006 at 7 PM. All the Churches in the Central West District are invited to share in this service of Light and Darkness. St. Wendelin Church is located at 2281 Columbus Rd, Cleveland.

“COME TO THE QUIET” 
Centering Space - “Come to the Quiet” - time to experience silence, input, reflection, optional faith sharing and a simple meal, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 5; suggested offering $15. Also, reflective prayer, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood (between Lakewood Park and Lakewood Catholic Academy). Information: 216-228-7451

ST. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
The first Monday of each month, Labyrinth Walk, 6-9 PM. Come experience the power and peace. Every Wednesday Morning- Men's Coffee House, 6:30 AM. Directed by Fr. Wally Hyclak. 18445 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, 44119 

EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
The Greater Cleveland NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers a free education 12-week course called “Family to Family” for family members who have a loved one with a mental illness. The class includes information about mental illnesses, medications, research, self care and accessing community resources. The class will be held in Mt. Pleasant & begins Saturday, April 22, from 10 AM-12:30 PM. Registration is required. Call NAMI Greater Cleveland at (216) 875-0266 for more information and to register.

CYO CAMP CHRISTOPHER
Now is the time to enroll in one of CYO Camp Christopher's summer camp programs. Resident Camp for those ages 6-16, Day Camp for adults with disabilities, and Senior Adult Camp for those ages 55+. There are openings for all summer sessions. CYO Camp Christopher is located in Bath, Ohio on 165 acres of beautifully wooded area. Open House is Saturday, May 13, 1-5 PM. For more information on this accredited camp call (330) 376-2267 ext. 203.