St. Malachi Parish, Cleveland, OH
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Mass Intentions |
Saturday,
December 16 |
4:30 pm- |
Dick Trodden |
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2nd
Sunday in Advent, Dec. 17 |
9:30 am- |
Kevin Finnerty |
11 am- |
Luis Gutierrez |
12:30 pm- |
Angela Patton |
Monday,
December 18 |
7:00 am- |
St. Malachi Living and Deceased |
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12:00 pm- |
Dennis Stramel (M/M) |
Tuesday,
December 19 |
7:00 am- |
Elizabeth Herceg |
12 noon- |
Peace |
Wednesday,
December 20 |
7:00 am- |
Special Intention (RGS) |
12 noon- |
Mildred Hutchinson |
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Thursday,
December 21 |
7:00 am- |
Mary Bederman (Anniv) |
12 noon- |
Robert C. Miller |
Friday,
December 22 |
7:00 am- |
Art Beyer |
12 noon- |
Edward & Mary Curry |
Saturday,
December 23 |
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4:30pm- |
Frank, Agnes, & Tim Putz |
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4th
Sunday in Advent , Dec. 24 |
9:30 am- |
Holly Alberty |
11:00 am- |
Walter Carey (Anniv) |
12:30 pm- |
NO Mass |
CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24 |
12:30 pm- |
Margaret Berry & Kathleen Feighan |
12:30 pm- |
Kilbane, Ginley, Goldman, Traci Families |
CHRISTMAS
DAY, DECEMBER 25 |
9:30
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Bridget Chambers McIvor |
11:00 am- |
People of St. Malachi |
12:30 pm- |
People of St. Malachi |
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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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......... $ 3,586
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Weekly Goal Amount
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......... $ 3,120
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Budget to date ($3120/week x 24 weeks)
.... $ 74,880
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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: Charlotte Malloy
Also for the Sick: Chuck Walsh, Anna Marie Andreani, Pat Smith, Ken Rocco, Dorothy Sisterson
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CHURCH DECORATING THIS SUNDAY: HELP!
Volunteers are needed this Sunday starting immediately after 12:30 Mass to help decorate the church for Christmas!
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VOL.
37, NO. 3 |
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2007 COLLECTION ENVELOPES
Please pick up a box of 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. Don't forget to pick up your Calendar for 2007, located in the back of the church. 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
CHRISTMAS CAROLING THIS SUNDAY
Join area residents for Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 17 starting at 5 PM. Meet at St. Paul Community Church, 4427 Franklin Blvd. PREFERRED SHOPPERS OF
THE MART
Malachi Mart is having an Inventory Reduction Sale now through December 30. Almost everything is 50% off to Preferred Customers
and all you have to do to be a Preferred Customer is to sign up!
Malachi Mart is located at 1303 Washington Ave; the phone number is (216) 621-1988.
The Mart is open Tuesday through Saturday from
10 am to 6pm and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Hurry -- the sale ends December 30.
Malachi Mart is closed on Mondays.
Please Note: Malachi Mart will be closed Sundays December 24 and 31.
SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION
The Social Concerns Commission leads us in responding to social issues and problems through acts of charity and efforts to effect social change.
Is my voice heard among those who speak out for peace and social justice?
THE SPLENDOR OF CHRIST
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (East Ninth St. and Superior Ave.) welcomes all to come celebrate this Feast of the Patron Saint of the
Cathedral in the beauty of Christmas at
St. John
Cathedral. on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Solemn Vespers will be sung at 7 PM. Bishop Lennon will be the presider and preacher.
St. John Cathedral-Everybody's
Church.
East Ninth St. & Superior Ave, 216-771-6666.
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.
 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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Third Sunday of Advent
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December 17, 2006
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L'ARCHE CLEVELAND 3rd ANNUAL REVERSE RAFFLE
The Community of L'Arche, Cleveland is hosting its 3rd annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Catered Elegance in Bedford. Members of the L'Arche Cleveland Community are parish members who regularly attend the 9:30 AM Mass and would appreciate your support for the success of this event. L'Arche communities are composed of people with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in a community of faith. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our life together. We seek to build a world that recognizes the unique value of every person and our need of one another. Information is available at the back of the church or by calling Rosemary or Tim at (216) 721-2614.
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Choral Arts Society of Cleveland presents A Ceremony of Anthems, Carols, & Lullabies Music by Benjamin Britten, Morten Lauriden, Conrad Susa, Thomas Luis da Victoria (accompanied by harp, guitar, marimba). Sunday, December 17, 7:30 PM, Grace Lutheran Church, 13001 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights. A free will donation will be gratefully accepted. A reception will follow the Performance. For further information, call (216) 932-4602. Or visit our web at
www.choralartscleveland.org
FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF CLEVELAND
The First Friday Club of Cleveland is pleased to present Terrance C. Z. Egger, CEO of the Plain Dealer, as its Thursday January 4, 2007 speaker. RSVP by calling Jane Dinda at 440-526-4382. Cost is $15 per person.
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.
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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. Call Peter Toomey: (440) 333-6628 (evenings) (440) 333-6698 (days); email:
Toomey@alumni.nd.edu. Early registration: $125 by this Wednesday, December 20. Program information flyers are located at all church doors or at the rectory.
CENTERING SPACE
Centering Space is holding their Winter Solstice Celebration, this Friday, December 22, from 5-7 p.m. with potluck supper and simple blessing of God's gift of winter, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood (between Lakewood Park and Lakewood Catholic Academy). Donations welcome. RSVP: (216) 228-7451.
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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 your needs and requests.
The prayer line phone number is 440-279-1163.
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John answered them all, saying, I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. - Lk 3:16
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Readings for the Week of
Dec. 17, 2006
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Sunday Zep 3:14-18a/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
Monday Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25
Tuesday Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25
Wednesday Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38
Thursday Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Friday 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Saturday Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Sunday Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
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