Offertory Report 

Sunday Collection

......... $ 3,472

Weekly Goal Amount

......... $ 3,120

Budget to date ($3120/week x 39 weeks) .... $ 121,680

Collections to date

........ $ 109,195

U.S. Bishops Overseas Aid Appeal

.......... $ 388

Collection surplus/(deficit) to date

.......... $ (12,485)

Thank you for your support!

CELEBRATING HOLY WEEK

For Christians, Holy Week is the celebration of the salvation of all humanity through the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This feast of our salvation is so important that the Church celebrates it over three days (“Triduum” is Latin for “three days”). While most people consider it three celebrations - The Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, The Commemoration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday continuing on Easter - it is actually one great liturgy spread over three days. The Mass of the Lord's Supper begins, as usual, with the Sign of the Cross and Greeting (“The Lord be with you”), but does not close with a Final Blessing and Dismissal (“Go in peace”). The Final Blessing and Dismissal comes only at the end of the Easter Vigil.

During the Triduum, we are called to enter into the paschal mystery - the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ “for us and our salvation.” The celebration of Holy Week is not “historical re-enactment” (like the people who dress up as Civil War soldiers), but our entering into the events that save us. At Holy Thursday Mass, we are linked with the Last Supper as we receive the Body and Blood of Christ and are called to live out Jesus' example of humble service. On Good Friday, we venerate the Cross of Jesus Christ in which he gave his life for us. On Holy Saturday, we renew our own Baptism into Christ's death, so that we may also rise with him. There are no holier days than these. Let us all celebrate this feast of our salvation.

BACKDOOR MINISTRY NEEDS!!
St. Malachi Backdoor Ministry needs donations of men's white socks and cotton T-shirts of any color. Summer weight coats and jackets are needed also. Volunteers are needed, especially on weekdays, to serve sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee. Call Sr. Francis, 216-861-5343.

EAT AT MAX & ERMA'S FOR ST MALACHI CENTER
April 19 is St. Malachi Center Proceeds Day at Max & Erma's at 30105 Detroit Rd. in Westlake. 20% of all lunch, dinner & carry-out sales will benefit St. Malachi Center. Flyers are at the church doors, the rectory, at St. Malachi Center, on line at www.stmalachicenter.org . 

THANK YOU
Thank You to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, restaurants, celebrities, board members, and staff who worked so diligently to make this year's St. Malachi Center's Soup for the Soul a true fund and friend raiser! 
 

FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF CLEVELAND
John Maimone, Chief Financial Officer, Diocese of Cleveland will speak at the First Friday Club of Cleveland on Thursday, April 5: “The Diocese's Commitment to Transparency and Accountability”. Reserve a ticket by calling Jane Dinda at (440) 526-4382. Tickets are $15.
 

CHARTER FOR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The Diocese of Cleveland's “Protecting God's Children” program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past of present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service at (216) 334-2999.

CELEBRATION OF SERVICE
Sponsored by the St. Malachi Staff to honor all St. Malachi Volunteers Saturday April 28, at noon in the hall. Return the bottom portion of the flyer (Found in back of church) or use the sign up sheets located in the kitchens, RSVP by April 21. For more information 216-861-5343.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Bishop Roger Gries OSB will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, April 27, at 7 PM at St Malachi Church. Any adult or teen wishing to be confirmed should call St. Malachi rectory to register (216) 861-5343. Adult Confirmation preparation is held at St. Patrick Church, Bridge Ave., (631-6872) on April 10 & 17, from 7-9 PM.

PLANET GREEN RECYCLING
Help us help the environment & support St. Malachi's maintenance work! Save your empty PC INKJET CARTRIDGES & place them in the marked containers near the church doors! When they are returned to the Planet Green Company, they will be refilled & recycled. Please invite family and friends to join in this effort.

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.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

• Wednesday, April 4: 
• Seder (Passover) Meal, 6-8 PM in the hall. 
  Co-sponsored by the Community of St. Malachi, St. Malachi Parish and St. Malachi Center.
  Information: Cathy Graham or Jackie Bluett, 216-771-3036
• Holy Thursday, April 5: 
• Morning Prayer 7 AM; 
• Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7:30 PM;
•  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until 10 PM
• Good Friday, April 6: 
• Morning Prayer, 7 AM Stations of the Cross, 
• Noon Commemoration of the Lord's Passion, with Communion, 3 PM 
  (Please note: no 7 AM or Noon Masses Holy Thursday or Good Friday)
• Holy Saturday, April 7: 
• Morning Prayer, 7 AM
• Easter Vigil Mass, 7:30 PM 
  (Please note: no 4:30 PM Mass Holy Saturday)
• Easter Sunday, April 8: 
• Masses - 9:30 and 11 AM, and 12:30 PM

SHOP AT MALACHI MART 
Shop Malachi Mart (1303 Washington Ave.) for all your Easter needs: Easter egg coloring kits, plastic eggs, Easter baskets, Easter decorations, & Easter cards (3 for $1)! 
Stop by the Mart today! Closed Mondays. Information: www.MalachiMart.org or call (216) 621-1988.
 

POOR CLARES' PRAYER LINE
Do you need prayer today? Are your loved ones, co-workers or neighbor in need of God's loving guidance? Call the Poor Clares' Prayer line (216-361-0783) and leave your intentions with the Sisters, confident you will receive a blessing from the Lord!