St. Malachi Parish, Cleveland, OH
|
|
Mass Intentions |
Saturday,
December 2 |
4:30 pm- |
Stanley Habrat (Anniv) |
|
|
Sunday ,
December 3 |
9:30 am- |
Charles White, Sr. |
11 am- |
Lou Schroeder (Anniv) |
12:30 pm- |
Andy Kowalski |
Monday,
December 4 |
7:00 am- |
St. Malachi Living and Deceased |
|
12:00 pm- |
Allen, Osborne, & Smith Families |
Tuesday,
December 5 |
7:00 am- |
Inglis Family |
12 noon- |
Magdalene Sberna |
Wednesday,
December 6 |
7:00 am- |
Eleanor Hyde (M/M) |
12 noon- |
Nicholas Roberto |
|
|
Thursday,
December 7 |
7:00 am- |
Robert Sadler |
5:30 pm- |
Robert C. Miller |
Friday,
December 8 |
7:00 am- |
St. Malachi Living and Deceased |
12 noon- |
Richard M. Brennan |
Saturday,
December 9 |
|
|
4:30pm- |
Daryl Kilbane |
|
|
Sunday,
December 10 |
9:30 am- |
G. Gregory Finnan (Anniv) |
11:00 am- |
Kevin McIntrye |
12:30 pm- |
Dec. Madden-Kilcoyne-Carlin Families |
2:00 pm- |
Communal Penance- St. Wendelin |
|
|
|
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (PENANCE)
Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:45-9:00 a.m.
|
|
|
|
Offertory Report
|
|
Sunday Collection
|
......... $ 2,397
|
|
Weekly Goal Amount
|
......... $ 3,120
|
|
Budget to date ($3120/week x 22 weeks)
.... $ 68,640
|
|
Collections to date
|
........ $ 61,269
|
|
Collection surplus/(deficit) to date
|
.......... $ (7,371)
|
|
Campaign for Human Development
|
.......... $ 1,299
|
|
Thank you for your support!
|
|
|
|
|
Please Pray for the Deceased: Jaci Curran, Patrick Weir, Samuel Jackson (Malachi House), Jim Thorp
Also for the Sick: Hattie Vargo, Edna Milan, Jim Majewski
|
|
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION &
(COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE)
Next Sunday, December 10: Communal Penance Service St. Patrick Church at 2 PM (Bridge Ave.). Confessions here each Saturday: 3:00-4:00 PM, Sunday: 8:45-9:00 AM
|
|
|
|
VOL.
37, NO. 1 |
|
|
|
ST. HERMAN SPAGHETTI DINNER THIS SUNDAY
St. Herman's Annual Benefit Spaghetti Dinner is this Sunday, December 3, in the hall from 11 am-5 pm. Take out available. Door prizes & entertainment. Proceeds benefit St. Herman House of Hospitality, which offers shelter to homeless men.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HOLY DAY
This Friday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is our country's patronal feast; the United States is dedicated to Mary, and her Immaculate Conception. The Holy Day Vigil Mass is Thursday at 5:30 PM. On Wednesday, Masses are at 7 AM & 12:00 Noon. There is no Noon Mass Thursday.
FR. JIM UPDATE
Fr. Jim O'Donnell is progressing well with his rehabilitation at home. Thursday evening Masses resume this Thursday, December 7 at 7:30 pm. At 5182 E. 35 St. We are happy to welcome Bishop Roger Gries for the celebration at Fr. Jim's residence.
 CHRISTMAS
CHOIR
All are welcome to join your voices in glorious song in our Christmas Choir! Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30 PM in church. Our major event is the Christmas Eve 10 PM Mass.
HOLIDAY FRUIT BASKETS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Next Sunday, December 10, we will again deliver fruit baskets to the elderly in the Lakeview & Riverview Hi rises starting at noon. Meet at
St. Malachi
Center. To help or if you have questions, call Sr. Francis at (216) 861-5343.
ST. MALACHI CENTER CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
The St. Malachi
Center needs new or “like new” gift items for mothers, fathers, teens, children & toddlers for the annual Christmas Boutique on Monday, December 19. The children “shop” at no cost. Bring gift items to the
Center by Wednesday, December 14. For info, call the
Center at (216) 771-3036
PARISH COUNCIL -- PARISH COMMISSIONS
The Parish Council has recognized that we have had strong and active commissions in our parish in the past. During Advent, we want to reintroduce you to the Commissions of Saint Malachi Parish. We invite you to take this time of anticipation to reflect on your talents and skills, to discern how you might actively participate in a parish commission.
Over the next few weeks, Parish Council members will share their experiences through communion reflections, petitions, and written information. Early next year, after you have had the opportunity for discernment, there will be a celebration of the commissions where you can offer your time and talent as a member of a commission.
|
| |
 |
Be watchful for you do not
know the day or the hour. |
|
|
First Sunday of Advent
|
December 3, 2006
|
Weekly Activities
|
|
Sunday, December 3 First Sunday in Advent
St. Herman's Spaghetti Dinner 11 AM - 5 PM Hall
Hospitality Mtg. After 11 AM Liturgy-Library
Monday, December 4
Monday Night Meal 6 PM
RCIA St. Patrick's 7 PM
Thursday, December 7
Holy Hour 11 AM
Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Immaculate Conception
CSM Choir 7 PM
Christmas Choir 7:30 PM
Friday, December 8 Immaculate Conception
Mass 7 AM & 12 Noon
Children's Choir 4:30 PM
Weekly Church Cleaning
Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday in Advent
Fruit Basket Delivery Noon-Center
Communal Penance 2 PM St. Wendelin
Christian Formation Advent Celebration 7 PM Lakewood Park
|
|
|
|
|
LAS POSADAS
Many years ago, St. Malachi
Center adapted the Mexican Christmas tradition of Las
Posadas, the remembrance of the Holy Family's search for a room at an inn. The celebration includes active involvement in procession, prayer, song, and meal by St. Malachi volunteers and
Center participants. The festivity takes place on the St. Malachi grounds. After the procession there is a light meal. This year the event is Saturday, December 16 from 5 to 8 pm. There is a sign up sheet at the 9:30 and 11:00 coffee hours or please call
St. Malachi
Center, (216) 771-3036. Please join the us and sign up to participate.
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
The Diocese of
Cleveland's “Protecting God's Children” program is a ongoing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, contact the Diocesan Response Service office: call (216)334-2999.
E-mail:
response_services@dioceseofcleveland.org.
FAIR TRADE SHOPPING DAY
“Fair Trade Shopping Day is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at two Rocky River locations, Ten Thousand
Villages, 19321 Detroit Rd., and Heartbeats, 20015 Detroit Rd.
This annual sale is just in time to buy beautiful Christmas gifts. A portion of the proceeds will further the work of the
InterReligious Task Force on Central
America. Do plan to stop in.”
|
|
|
|
SISTERS OF NORTE DAME PRAYER LINE
The Sisters of Norte Dame have a Prayer Line Ministry. They dedicate time each day to receive calls and pray for your intentions. The Sisters will receive your calls from 10 AM-4 PM on Monday-Friday.
During weekends and holidays you may leave your requests on their answering service. These requests will also be remembered in prayer. The sisters in Assisted Living look forward to praying for you needs and requests.
The prayer line phone number is 440-279-1163.
|
|
|
|
NEED FOR FOSTER FAMILIES FOR INFANTS
Catholic Charities is seeking foster families to care for newborn infants. A baby's stay in foster care varies from several days to several months. Foster families are reimbursed a small stipend.
Catholic Charities provides training, support & home study services at no charge. For information call (440) 843-5635.
OHIO BOYCHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Conductors Michael & Becky Senedick invite all to enjoy the celebration of new & familiar Christmas music sung by the Ohio Boychoir. Concerts are free; all are welcome.
-
Saturday, December 2 - 7:30 p.m. St. James Church 17514 Detroit Rd., Lakewood
-
Sunday, December 3 - 4:00 p.m. Greg L. Reese Performing Arts Center East Cleveland Public Library 14101 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland
-
Friday, December 8 - 7:30 p.m. Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus 3649 E. 65th St., Cleveland (Slavic Village)
-
Saturday, December 9 - 7:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 13001 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights
-
Sunday, December 10 - 3:00 p.m. Holy Family Church 7367 York Rd., Parma
-
Friday, December 15 - 7:30 p.m. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist 1007 Superior Ave, Cleveland
SHARED MINISTRY CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Join area residents for Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 17 starting at 5 PM. Meet at St. Paul Community Church, 4427 Franklin Blvd.
THE SPLENDOR OF CHRIST
On Wednesday December 27, the Feast of St. John the Evangelist The Diocesan Patron, Solemn Vespers will be sung at 7 PM amidst the splendor of Christmas at
St. John
Cathedral. Bishop Richard Lennon will be the presider and preacher. All are welcome, especially the young and those preparing for initiation! Following vespers there will be a brief tour of
the Cathedral church and a social with light refreshments. Come and celebrate this Feast of our Patron in the beauty of the Christmas Season at
St. John Cathedral-Everybody's
Church. East Ninth St. & Superior Ave, 216-771-6666.
MARY'S ADVENT FOR US -- RETREAT DAY
On Tuesday, December 12, the Jesuit Retreat
House, 5629 State Rd. is offering an Advent Day Retreat from 9 am - 2:30 pm. There will be time for private prayer, some sharing, reconciliation, lunch, & liturgy. Mary's example of openness and faith in God invites me to open
my life up to Advent of God's coming daily in Christ. Mary wants to be our way to Jesus.
Come and renew your response to the
Lord: ”be it done to me according to your will.” For
information, call (440) 884-9300. Cost $22.
|
|
|
|
|
|
“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.” - Lk 21:27-28
|
|
Readings for the Week of
Dec. 3, 2006
|
|
Sunday • Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12-4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Monday • Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday • Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday • Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday • Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday • Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/ Lk 1:26-38
Saturday • Is 30:19-21, 23-26/ Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday • Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
|
|
|
|
|
|
