Offertory Report 

Sunday Collection

......... $ 3,906

Weekly Goal Amount

......... $ 3,120

Budget to date ($3120/week x 40 weeks) .... $ 124,800

Collections to date

........ $ 113,101

Collection surplus/(deficit) to date

.......... $ (11,699)

Thank you for your support!

LET US PRAY WOMENS' PRAYER GROUP
St. Malachi Center invites all women to join St. Malachi Center women participants every Wednesday morning at 10:30 am for a prayer group, Let Us Pray. We read scripture (usually Old Testament) or other inspired literature letting it touch us and explain how it touches us. There is a little homework! The place is St. Malachi Center kitchen. All women are welcome. 

INTERRELIGIOUS TASK FORCE ON CENTRAL AMERICA BENEFIT
InterReligious Task Force on Central America Fundraiser is Monday, April 9 at Johnny Mango, 3120 Bridge Ave. (at Fulton Road), Cleveland, from 11 a.m.-midnight. IRTF will receive 20% of food and bar receipts when fundraiser flyer is presented. Flyers can be obtained by calling (216) 961-0003 or www.irtfcleveland.org 

“SPEAKING FOR PEACE” PRESENTATIONS

• On Saturday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the school hall, Rosemary Palmer & Paul Schroeder, parents of fallen Marine Augie Schroeder, and founders of Families of the Fallen for Change, will present “A Million Miles Away From Home” in which they will share their personal story and their ideas to help end the war in Iraq. 

• On Wednesday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the school hall Julia Shearson, Director of the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and Jeffery Kassouf, Director of AACCESS Ohio (Arab American Community Center) will speak on "Understanding the Middle East: Culture, Religions, History." This two-part series is presented by Community of St. Malachi Social Action Committee. 

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.
 

LADIES GUILD ANNUAL SPRING CARD PARTY
St. Procop Ladies Guild Annual Card Party will be on Sunday, April 22 from 2-5 PM at St. Procop Church - Uhlir Hall, 3181 W 41st St. Tickets are available at the door for a $5 donation. Refreshments will be a hot sandwich, dessert and beverage. There will be a Chinese Raffle and Door Prizes.

A FRESH APPROACH TO DEALING WITH RACISM
You are invited to attend the upcoming workshop, “Race and the Cosmos: An Invitation to View the World Differently” on Saturday, April 21 from 9 AM - 4 PM at River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Drive. Barbara A. Holmes, theologian, teacher and lawyer, will present a one-day workshop that seeks a new vista of understanding in the study of race by juxtaposing it with scientific ideas and language. In an effort to improve the dialogue about race, identity, and moral life, the workshop will explore the use of new language that includes clues about a complex universe. The workshop fee is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. For reservations call (216) 688-1111 ext. 251.

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
A 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for couples married in 1957 will take place with Bishop Lennon at St. John Cathedral on Sunday, July 29, at 2:30 pm. Reservations should be made through the rectory by June 15. Couples who have celebrated a 50th Anniversary who missed previous celebrations are also welcome to register and attend.

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.
  

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!