St. Malachi Parish, Cleveland, OH
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Mass Intentions |
Saturday,
December 9 |
4:30 pm- |
Daryl Kilbane |
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Sunday ,
December 10 |
9:30 am- |
G. Gregory Finnan (Anniv) |
11 am- |
Kevin McIntrye |
12:30 pm- |
Dec. Madden-Kilcoyne-Carlin Families |
2:00 pm- |
Communal Penance- St. Wendelin |
Monday,
December 11 |
7:00 am- |
St. Malachi Living and Deceased |
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12:00 pm- |
Jeanne Bangert |
Tuesday,
December 12 |
7:00 am- |
Berg-Coleman Family Dec. |
12 noon- |
Dorothy Josefus |
Wednesday,
December 13 |
7:00 am- |
Joanna Clark |
12 noon- |
Brian Call |
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Thursday,
December 14 |
7:00 am- |
Michael Bruscino |
12 noon- |
Janet Lumsden |
Friday,
December 15 |
7:00 am- |
Charles Porter |
12 noon- |
Roland Abramowski |
Saturday,
December 16 |
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4:30pm- |
Dick Trodden |
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Sunday,
December 17 |
9:30 am- |
Kevin Finnerty |
11:00 am- |
Luis Gutierrez |
12:30 pm- |
Angela Patton |
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (PENANCE)
Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:45-9:00 a.m.
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Offertory Report
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Sunday Collection
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......... $ 3,212
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Weekly Goal Amount
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......... $ 3,120
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Budget to date ($3120/week x 23 weeks)
.... $ 73,830
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Collections to date
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........ $ 61,269
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Collection surplus/(deficit) to date
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.......... $ (9,349)
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Thank you for your support!
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Please Pray for the Deceased: Pamela Warmoth, Elba Otero, Finneas Scott (Malachi House), Mary Bill, Charles Cleaton, Mary Alice Lear, Jason Krilisky,
Also for the Sick: Julie Vargyas, Kathy Thomas, Len Forkas, Lara Carter, Robert Wright
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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
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RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS APPEAL
Today is the annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious. This fund supports religious women and men from communities who have served God's people in ministry, are now retired, and whose communities lack the funds they need to provide for them in their retirement. There will be a second collection at all the Masses
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VOL.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TODAY ! 
Today, December 10, we are delivering fruit baskets to the elderly in the Lakeview & Riverview Hi rises starting at noon. To help please meet at the St. Malachi
Center.
COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE TODAY
There is a Communal Penance Service today, Sunday, at 2 PM at St. Wendelin Church, Columbus. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is also celebrated at St. Malachi Church every Saturday from 3-4:00 p.m. and on Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:00 a.m.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION ADVENT CELEBRATION
Christian Formation has a Family Advent Celebration, this Sunday, December 10, from 7-9 p.m., at Lakewood Park Women's Pavilion (Lake Rd.) Come for an evening of prayer, song, & community. All are welcome. Dress warmly, prayer will be outside weather permitting. Call Diane Brinich (216) 521-1360 or Karen Duffy (440) 346-0784.
VIBRANT PARISH LIFE UPDATE ON CLUSTERING
Bishop Richard Lennon has notified us that he needs more time “to reflect on the recommendations from the parishes and the various committees that have reviewed these recommendations. Thus, I write ...to inform you that I will be communicating with all the parishes regarding their cluster assignments early in February 2007.”
2007 COLLECTION ENVELOPES
Please pick up a box for your 2007 collection envelopes at the doors of the church. As you begin using the envelopes in the new year, please write your name & address on the envelopes so that we may record your contributions.
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 18. 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. MASS SCHEDULE ON DECEMBER 24
Sunday morning, December 24, we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent at 9:30 & 11:00 AM. Please note: there is no 12:30 Mass on December 24. We will also have Christmas Vigil (Eve) Masses at 4:30 and 10:00 PM
 LITURGY COMMISSION
The parish Liturgy Commission calls us to be a worshipping community centered in the mystery of the risen Christ and encourages us to grow it liturgical and sacramental life. Is my participation in the liturgy a complete expression of my love for God?
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Be watchful for you do not
know the day or the hour. |
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Second Sunday of Advent
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December 10, 2006
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Weekly Activities
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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
Monday, December 11
Monday Night Meal 6 PM
RCIA St. Patrick's 7 PM
Tuesday, December 12
10 AM Resurrection Choir
Thursday, December 14
Holy Hour 11 AM
CSM Choir 7:00 PM
Christmas Choir 7:30 PM
Friday, December 15
Weekly Church Cleaning 10 AM
After School Christmas Party- Hall 3-6 PM
Children's Choir 4:30 PM
Saturday, December 16
Posadas 5-8 PM Center
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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.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
St. Augustine Church, 2486 West 14th St, is serving a delicious dinner on Christmas day from 11 AM--1 PM. If you are homebound & unable to attend, call (216) 781-5880 between 9 AM - 6 PM and arrangements will be made to deliver a meal to your door.
SHOP MALACHI MART
Looking for a bargain on Christmas gifts and decoration? Looking to help one of our ministries? SHOP
MALACHI MART. Some of the specials are in the pockets in the posters at the doors of the Church.
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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.
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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
There is
NO DECEMBER MEETING. The next meeting is Wednesday January 17 at 5:30pm.
EVERY MAN'S WALK -- MALE SPIRIT RETREAT
Male Spirit Retreat for men, a Male Spirit interfaith Weekend Retreat with Br. Joe Kilikevice, OP. Sponsored by The Community of St. Malachi, St. Malachi Parish and Ascension of Our Lord Parish. February 9-11, 2007
St. Joseph Christian Life
Center, 18485 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland 44119. Contact Peter Toomey @ 440-333-6628 Evenings or 440-333-6698 Day time, or
Toomey@alumni.nd.edu
Early Registration $125 by 12/20/06. Program information flyers are located at all church doors or at the Rectory.
SVDP CAR DONATION PROGRAM
With poverty in Northeast Ohio at an all time high level, now more than ever the
St. Vincent de Paul Society needs your help to keep its community-wide programs going. The
SVDP provides free food, clothing, furniture, and blankets to the needy throughout the Diocese of Cleveland. However, without your car donations, these programs would not be possible. You can call
216-741-SVDP to donate your later model car, truck, SUV, or boat. The process is quick and easy, with free towing and a tax deduction for donating.
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.
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.
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“Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” - Lk 3:5-6
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Readings for the Week of
Dec. 10, 2006
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Sunday • Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
Monday • Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday • Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
Wednesday • Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30
Thursday • Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15
Friday • Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19
Saturday • Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Sunday • Zep 3:14-18a/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
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