St. Malachi Parish, Cleveland, OH
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Mass Intentions |
Saturday,
December 15 |
4:30 pm- |
Roland Abramowski (Anniv) |
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Sunday ,
December 16 |
9:30 am- |
James Gipper (M/M) |
11 am- |
David Domann (Anniv) |
12:30 pm- |
Janet Lumsden |
Monday,
December 17 |
7:00 am- |
Primavesi Family |
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12:00 pm- |
Al Sullin |
Tuesday,
December 18 |
7:00 am- |
St. Malachi Living and Deceased |
12 noon- |
Ray Klanac |
Wednesday,
December 19 |
7:00 am- |
Elizabeth Herceg |
12 noon- |
St. Malachi Volunteers |
Thursday,
December 20 |
7:00 am- |
Special Intention |
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12 noon- |
Margaret & Robert Miller |
Friday,
December 21 |
7:00 am- |
Dorothy Wayne |
5:30 pm- |
Mary Bederman (Anniv) |
Saturday,
December 22 |
4:30pm- |
Nicholas Stowe (Anniv) |
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Sunday,
December 23 |
9:30 am- |
St. Malachi Living and Deceased |
11:00 am- |
Walter Carey (Anniv) |
12:30 pm- |
Frank R. Nadbath (Anniv) |
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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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......... $ 3,234
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Weekly Goal Amount ..................
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......... $ 3,250
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Budget to date ($3250/week x 24 weeks)
........... $ 78,000
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Collections to date .........
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........ $ 73,462
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Collection surplus/(deficit) to date
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.......... $ (4,538)
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Thank you for your support!
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Please Pray for the Deceased: Susie Jordan, Maria Garcia, Lloyd Dillard, Elizabeth Mason (Malachi House), Ellen O'Donnell, whose funeral is Tuesday
Also for the Sick: Sr. Betty Herris CSJ, Michael Herceg, Justin Gaines, Stephanie Taylor-Ayers, Renee Copfer
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2008 COLLECTION ENVELOPES
Please pick up a box of your 2008 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.
2008 CHURCH CALENDARS
St. Malachi Church 2008 Calendars are available at the doors of the church.
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VOL.
38, NO. 3 |
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Thank You !
Sr. Francis and the residents of the Lakeview and Riverview hi-rises are very grateful.
Thank you for all your help!
ADVENT FAMILY CELEBRATION THIS SUNDAY
The Christian Formation classes are sponsoring an evening of prayer, song & community this Sunday, December 16, from 7-9 p.m. at Lakewood Women's Pavilion, Lakewood Park. Come share a moment of peace in this hectic season. Dress for the weather, as there will be a procession in the park. All ages encouraged to attend; refreshments provided. For information call: Diane Brinich at (216) 521-1360 or Karen Duffy at (216)
346-0784.
CHURCH DECORATING THIS SUNDAY & NEXT
We will be decorating the church for Christmas today, December 16, & next Sunday, December 23, after 12:30 Mass. Help is needed & would be greatly appreciated to assist putting up lights, wreaths & poinsettias for the Christmas season. The more folks we have, the sooner we can leave for our many other holiday traditions & celebrations. Small GOLD ornament (paper, plastic, glittered, handmade) will be placed on our smaller trees. Make or bring a ready-made GOLD ornament to add to the tree. The wreaths on the church pillars are again being decorated by Christian Formation &
St. Malachi Center students.
ADVENT SOCIAL ACTION COLLECTION
Social Action invites the Parish & Community to join in a Christmas giving effort to support the men's clothing ministry &
St. Malachi Center. The Christmas creche has paper tags with a clothing item on it. Take a tag & purchase the item. Wrap the gift & fix the tag to the top of the gift. Return the gift to the creche by next Sunday, December 23; gifts will be distributed on December 24. You can take 2 or more tags if you want to make this a family Christmas project. For questions, call Joan Daly (440) 333-1755.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING THIS SUNDAY
Join area residents for Christmas Caroling this Sunday, December 16, starting at 5 PM. Meet at St. Paul Community Church, 4427 Franklin Blvd. Stops will include St. Herman's, Franklin Plaza Nursing Home, Fairview Gardens and conclude about 7 PM at Franklin Circle Community with refreshments& fellowship.
CLEVELAND CATHOLIC FORUM
Join the Cleveland Forum and Bishop Roger Gries on Friday, January 11, at St. Bernadette Church in Westlake. Join us at 7 PM for Rosary, Mass and an 8 PM talk by Bishop Gries concerning the church clustering that is taking place within the Diocese of Cleveland. Visit
www.clevelandcatholicforum.com
for more details.
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Third Sunday of Advent
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December 16, 2007
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Weekly Activities
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Sunday, December 16
Christian Formation Parents Group 9:30 AM
Church Decorating Phase 1 after 12:30 Mass
Christian Formation Advent Celebration 7 PM Lakewood Park
Shared Ministry Christmas Caroling 5 PM, St. Paul Community Church 4427 Franklin Blvd.
Monday, December 17
Monday Night Meal 6 PM
RCIA St. Patrick's 7 PM
Wednesday, December 19
6 PM Bridges to Contemplation
Thursday, December 20
11 AM Holy Hour
7 PM CSM Choir
7:30 Christmas Choir
Friday, December 21
Weekly Church Cleaning
Homeless Memorial Vigil, 5:15, Franklin Circle Church
5:30 PM Children's Choir
Sunday, December 23
Church Decorating Phase 2 after 12:30 Mass
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WEDNESDAY PRAYER GROUPS
The Wednesday, December 19, evening prayer is Bridges to Contemplation, based on writings of Thomas Merton. All are welcome to gather in church at 6 PM.
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Malachi Center
is looking for volunteers to help children & families shop at the Christmas Boutique on Tuesday, December 18, & the Santa's Workshop Thursday, December 20. Any gifts for the boutique must be brought in as soon as possible. Please call Lynn Scott at (216) 771-3036 for more information.
SPECIAL YEAR-END GIVING OPPORTUNITY
Between now & December 31, 2007, taxpayers over age 70 1/2 can avoid paying income tax on IRA distributions of up to $100,000 by donating them directly from tax-deferred IRAs to qualified charitable organizations (such as a church or other tax exempt organizations such as
St. Malachi Center or
Malachi House). What this could mean: if your required minimum distribution is $10,000 and you are in the 15% tax bracket, you could donate the $10,000 directly to the church or charity and NOT pay $1,500 in federal income tax. Please note that amounts excluded from income under this provision cannot be taken into account in determining the charitable contribution deduction. Please consult your financial advisor for details.
SOUP FOR THE SOUL PROGRAM BOOK
St. Malachi Center is selling ads in the
Soup for the Soul Program Book this year. Ginny Suhr is available at Coffee Hour this week to help you place your ads. The costs are $50-$100. If you have questions, please call Ginny Suhr or Jackie Bluett at (216) 771-3036.
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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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PATRONAL FEAST OF ST. JOHN CATHEDRAL
On Thursday, December 27, amidst the beauty of Christmastime at the Cathedral, we will celebrate our diocesan patron feast day of
Saint John the
Evangelist. You are invited to join Bishop Lennon and people from throughout the Diocese in two special events marking this important feast. Bishop Lennon will celebrate a special Mass Noon. There will be sung Solemn Vespers at 7:00 pm, followed by an guided tour of the
Cathedral. Free and secure parking is available for the evening service.
NEW YEAR'S EVE RETREAT
Conducted by Fr. Clem Metzger, S.J. at the Jesuit Retreat
House, 5629 State Rd., Cleveland (440-884-9300). Start the new year off on the right foot with
a special night of prayer and
Eucharist. The retreat begins with registration at 5 PM and concludes on January 1 with breakfast & Mass.
The retreat also features presentations, quiet reflection, liturgy, and a social to welcome in the new year. The cost is $70.
HOMELESS MEMORIAL VIGIL
This coming Friday, December 21, at 5:15 PM, Franklin Circle Christian Church at the corner of Franklin and Fulton is hosting the annual Homeless Memorial Vigil, remembering homeless people who have died in our area during the past year. Afterwards, there will be a meal for all who come. There is need for home-baked cookies by this Wednesday, December 19. If you can help, please contact Rev. Allen Harris at (216) 781-8232.
BACKDOOR MINISTRY NEEDS
Please remember those whom we serve at our Backdoor Ministry this winter season. Items such as Men's Large & Extra-Large gloves, t-shirts, socks, hats & scarves are needed! Thank you for your continued support!
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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!
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"This is the one about whom it is written: 'Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.' Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he." Mt 11:10-11
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Readings for the Week of
Dec. 16 2007
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Sunday Is 35:1-6a, 10/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
Monday Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17
Tuesday Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25
Wednesday Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25
Thursday Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38
Friday Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Saturday 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Sunday Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24
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