St. Malachi Parish, Cleveland, OH

Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 27

4:30 pm- 

Frank, Agnes, & Timothy Putz

Sunday, October 28

9:30 am- 

Kathleen Finnerty

11 am-

Hemeyer Family Deceased

12:30 pm-

Gerry Wetherill

Monday, October 29

7:00 am-

St. Malchi Living and Deceased

12 noon-  

James Frances & James Tanlcer

Tuesday,  October 30

7:00 am-

Mary Bederman

12 noon-  

Berg-Coleman

Wednesday, October 31

7:00 am- 

Luis Gutierrez (Anniv.)

5:30 pm-

Robert & Margaret Miller

Thursday, November 1

7:00 am- 

St. Malachi Living and Deceased

12 noon-  

Eleanor J. Ramos (Int.)

Friday, November 2

7:00 am- 

Deceased of St. Malachi

12 noon- 

Deceased of St. Malachi

Saturday, November 3

4:30 pm-

Allen, Smith & Osborne Fam.

Sunday, November 4

 9:30 am- 

O'Donnell/McCann

11:00 am-

Tracy Lind

12:30 pm-

Robert Sweeney

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (PENANCE)
Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:45-9:00 a.m.

Please Pray for the Deceased:  Earl Klostermeyer,
Also for the Sick: Patricia Frindt, Alice Noga

Deacon Ordination
On Sunday, November 4 at 7:30 pm, Ed Suszynski, who served his pastoral internship at St. Malachi two years ago, and his classmates will be ordained a deacon by Bishop Lennon at St. John Cathedral. Everyone is invited to attend.

Deacon Ed Suszynski will be at the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, November 11, to assist as a deacon and preach. 

VOL. 37, NO. 48

ALL SAINTS' DAY
This Thursday, November 1, is the Feast of All Saints, a Holy Day of obligation. We remember and celebrate all God's holy people, canonized and uncanonized, known to us and known to God alone. The Vigil Mass on Wednesday, All Hallows Eve (Halloween), is at 5:30 PM. Masses on Thursday are at 7 AM and Noon. (St. Patrick, Bridge, has an evening Mass at 5:30 PM both days. Note: there is no Noon Mass this Wednesday.

ALL SOULS' DAY MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
This Friday, November 2, is All Souls' Day; we pray for all the faithful departed. The Annual “Mass of Remembrance,” at which we especially commemorate those who have died from St. Malachi this past year is Sunday, November 11, 12:30 PM. All are welcome to pray for our beloved dead.

ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The annual Mass of Remembrance for those who have been buried from St. Malachi during the past year will be Sunday, November 11 at 12:30 PM A simple luncheon follows in the hall. For more information please contact Charlene McElwee (216-861-5343). 

FEAST OF ST. MALACHY
This weekend, we celebrate the Feast of St. Malachy, our patronal feast. Let us remember our heritage of faith and service to God's people and rededicate ourselves to continuing this legacy. 

BEING THE PEOPLE OF GOD DISCUSSION
Being the People of God is a speaker series about ministry and answering the Baptismal call.  There will be discussion at Coffee Hour after 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM Masses today about the information we receive, how it applies to us, and what we can do.  Please join us.  This series is sponsored by the Spiritual Development Committee. For more information, contact Jackie Bluett at (440) 590-0394 or jackierose@aol.com.  Thank you to those who attended the most recent talk in our series last Tuesday with Conrad Gramada, Ph.D. of Ursuline College. 

Adoration of the Eucharist
Please join us at 6:00 pm in the Church on Wednesday October 31st the Adoration of the Eucharist. It is a meditative and contemplative prayer time. All are welcome.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CHOIR
The Children's Choir for Christmas 2007 will begin practice this Friday, November 2, at 5 PM in church. This year's activities include leading music at the Christmas Eve 4:30 Vigil Mass and a play for our annual Epiphany Festival. All children from ages 7-13 are invited to come! Children who play an instrument are especially welcome! For information, call Charlene McElwee, (216) 861-5343.

IIRTF HUMAN RIGHTS DINNER
The InterReligious Task Force on Central America's (IRTF) 27th Annual Commemoration of Central America Martyrs is next Sunday, November 4, 4-8 PM at Beaumont High School, Cleveland Heights. Prayer Service, dinner, human rights speaker from Guatemala. Tickets: $25. Call (216) 961-0003 or visit www.irtfcleveland.org.

CONGRATULATIONS
Captain Padriac Ryan Finnerty, son of Daniel and Cindi Condol, has been awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious and distinguished service in Iraq. The Bronze Star is the fourth highest Military award given in the United States. 

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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 28, 2007

COMPUTERS HELPING INSPIRE PEOPLE
Make your used computer a tax-deductible donation & help persons with disabilities at the same time! Call the CHIP Program at (216) 360-2062 or (216) 334-1731. The Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities is located at 1275 Lakeside Ave

ANNUAL “WARM HEARTS WINTER NIGHTS” GALA
In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, the West Side Catholic Center (WSCC) will hold its 11th annual benefit at The Hyatt Regency Hotel in the Old Arcade downtown on Friday, November 3. The event begins with Mass at the Cathedral at 4:30 PM, followed by the benefit at 6 PM. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Women and Children's Shelter. Highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the annual “Sister Kathleen Kilbane, CSJ, Walk In Faith” award presented to those who “advance & support the mission of the West Side Catholic Center in exceptional ways through faith-filled effort.” This year's honoree is Fr. Robert Welsh SJ. For info about tickets, call Susan Ertle at (216) 631-4741, extension 132.

ST WENDELIN HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
St. Wendelin is holding its annual Holiday Craft Show and Raffle next Sunday, November 4, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Hundreds of unique craft items will be available for purchase, as well as a bake sale, food, games and a raffle. For more information, call (216) 861-1141.

BENEFIT THANKSGIVING DINNERSt. Patrick Church (Bridge) is holding their annual benefit Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 11, from Noon to 1:30 PM in the Club. Cost is $8 per person; proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FOR SALE
St. Malachi Center is selling 2007-2008 Entertainment Books. All proceeds go to paying for the work of the Center. The books are only $25 and the coupons are worth hundreds of dollars of savings for dinners and entertainment over the next year. They do make great anniversary and birthday gifts. You can find Entertainment Books for sale at the back of the Church, at the Mart, at 9:30 and 11:00 am coffee hours or call Ginny at 216-771-3036.   

SOUP FOR THE SOUL 2008
It is time (already) to start working on St. Malachi Center's Soup for the Soul 2008 (set for Thursday March 13th). It is truly a FUNraiser as friendships are built and sustained over time while helping to provide funding for St. Malachi Center programs. St. Malachi ministries empower the individual with programs like Showers for the Homeless; nurture the family with programs like Partners for Progress; and build the community with programs like After School Program (K-8th grade) and Leadership Academy (high school). The next volunteer meeting for Soup for the Soul is Thursday November 1st at 6:30pm in St. Malachi Center. Please bring your God-given talents and a friend! All are welcome.
For more information call Nancy Saegel at 440-777-5879 or Lynn Scott at St. Malachi Center 216-771-3036. 

LOVE is my command to you says the LORD

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!

"The tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, 'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.' I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted." - Lk 18:13-14 Readings for the Week of Oct. 21, 2007 Sunday  • Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9-14 Monday • Rom 8:12-17/Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday • Rom 8:18-25/Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday • Rom 8:26-30/Lk 13:22-30 Thursday • Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a Friday  • Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9/ Jn 6:37-40 Saturday • Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/ Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday • Wis 11:22-12:2/2 Thes 1:11-2:2/ Lk 19:1-10