Join our parish family on Sundays June 24, July 8 & August 5, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM as we focus on the life of Joseph to help us understand that God is with us through good times and bad. During Sunday Mornings at St. Malachi we will have an inter-generational program to grow through engaging activities.
June 24 – Witness a dramatic presentation on the story of Joseph.
July 8 – Test your problem-solving skills to unlock puzzles to escape Joseph’s prison.
August 5 – “Shop” at The Bazaar and experience Ancient Egyptian life first hand.
If you are interested in volunteering to facilitate this program (we need costumers, prop masters, faith sharers, store keepers, and problem solvers) contact Cathy Graham at billandcathy @roadrunner.com or call (216) 570-0877.
JULY 1: CRAFT DAY
Join us on Sunday, November 26, 2017 for prayers and reflection based on Praying with Teresa of Avila by Rosemary Broughton. “For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.” (St. Teresa of Avila).
Sunday’s Gospel reading continues Jesus’ instructions on being good stewards of others; the direction that if we love Jesus Christ, we must forgive an individual 77 times. The reading compels us to consider one of the most difficult practices of Christian discipleship. Forgiveness is the way of Jesus, the way of the cross. Vengeance, bitterness and hatred seem so much easier and certainly more desirable. Forgiveness is a hard road to travel, but it is the only road that leads to life in Christ. Consider this week who you need to forgive.
In today’s second reading, St. Paul enjoins us to be indebted to no one. Debt creates the kind of pressure that impedes our relationship with Jesus Christ. But there is one debt we will always owe and never be able to pay off fully: the debt of showing love to others. We will never reach the place where we can say, “Now I love others as much as I ought, and that’s enough.” No matter how much we’ve grown in faith we will always be required to grow in love. Good stewards realize that God does not call them just to love those who are easy to love, but to love the unloved and the hard-to-love people in this world as well. This week, remind yourself, “I am put here as an ambassador of God’s love.”
Sunday, September 3, 2017 is your last opportunity this year to enjoy St. Malachi Gelato Sundays at Rosso Gelato, 19056 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River from 5:00 PM-9:00PM; sign in on the “St. Malachi” form when you pay & St. Malachi receives a portion of your purchase. Tell your family & friends or, better yet, bring them with you! Enjoy gelato and know that part of your purchase helps St. Malachi!
