Pastor’s Column
Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. Patrick and St. Malachi Oratory,
July 1 publicly marked our coming together as one parish and brings about some changes. Some of those changes will be obvious to everyone. For example, a new logo design is featured on the cover this new edition of our joint Sunday bulletin. The logo will also appear on our stationery. Callers will also be greeted by a friendly voice from “St. Patrick Parish with St. Malachi Oratory.”
Our newly formed Pastoral Council and Finance Council, along with our six new Commissions, are now in effect and will soon begin their work, ranging from our liturgical life and faith formation to facilities and finances. While much work is to be done, our new structure for leadership will provide opportunities for engagement and participation. Most importantly, we move forward together as one parish blessed with an oratory. And it’s time to also mark this new beginning with special celebrations which reflects our rich heritage and our hope for the future.
With this in mind, please mark your calendars for two very special events being planned: Our Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 24 and Our Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Malesic on Saturday, September 27 (4:30pm Mass followed by Social). Details for both events will be coming soon. As we move forward — together — we take along a simple blessing found in today’s Gospel: “peace to this household.” May the Holy Spirit renew our mission as disciples of the Lord who pray, learn, and serve as one family of faith on Cleveland’s Near West Side!
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Fr. Gurnick