We are pleased to share the readings and homily celebrated on January 31st 2021 at the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. To listen to the Mass , first access the MP3 audio file. Want to subscribe to the St. Malachi Parish Homilies Podcast? Click Here. To view the entire Livestream of this Mass Click Here
Archives for January 2021
Covid-19 Financial Relief
St. Malachi Parish received a $5,000 grant from the Catholic Community Foundation to assist parishioners in need of financial assistance due to Covid-19 restrictions. If you are in need of assistance, please call Jeanette at the rectory. All calls will be kept confidential. We appreciate your support of St. Malachi and St. Malachi’s is here to help you in your time of need.
Minutes From Pastoral Council Meetings
11/10/20: First meeting of 2020-2021 via Zoom
- New members: Claudia Cabrera, Heather Gerheim, Stephanie Riccobene, Judy Slivka & Melissa Smith-Morales.
- Lou Keim ably led the traditional discernment process for change of Council leadership:
Chairperson: Patrick Cleary-Burns; Vice-Chairperson: Judy Slivka; Secretary: Judy Stowe
12/15/20: next meeting via Zoom
- Education & Enrichment: Kevin Burke presented an excellent tutorial on navigating Google Drive.
- Discussion/Updates:
- The Ministry of Care internal & outreach communication efforts.
- Progress of the Mother Teresa Ministry and call for council/parishioner volunteers.
- Future Council meetings will be on 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.
- Administrator’s Report from Fr. Gurnick:
- Phase I of the diocese’s Human Resource Study is complete; Phase II is in progress Consideration of staff participation in Council meetings.
- Infrastructure issues post-COVID.
- Formation of new ministries to foster community sense of parish & healing.
1/5/21: next meeting via Zoom
- Major Introductory Discussion: Our Parish/Council pre/post-COVID produced thought-provoking insights:
- Letting go of the past–instead focusing on our parish in the here and now & for the future.
- Looking at systemic racism + LGBTQ issues.
- Offering in-person as well as Zoom participation.
- Increasing attractive programming to draw new participants.
- Considering post-pandemic Mass schedule.
Discussion/Updates:
- A summary of council minutes will be in the Bulletin.
- Deacon Leo, John Paul & Heather joined the Mother Teresa Ministry.
- All members will choose a ministry & provide liaison with Council.
- Work will begin streamlining the Website and improving continuity of communication.
- Except for ad hoc emergencies, Council will not meet in July & December.
Administrator’s report from Fr. Gurnick:
- Building & Grounds:
- Boiler: replaced, being calibrated, to be inspected;
- Hot water tanks: valves to be tagged;
- Church toilets: address tree roots clogging pipes;
- North church steps: deterioration addressed; canopy ordered; restricted access possible;
- Convent: Stella Maris has remodeling permits.
- Malachi Run: City permits and decision on dates are pending; considering virtual race.
- Back Door: Hot meals in clamshells being served at the door; volunteers have increased.
- Parking: Will be lost in future; talks to begin soon.
- Important spiritual issues: What are we offering new folks? Where is the centrality of the Mass—the Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Stowe, Parish Council Secretary
St. Ignatius High School Honor Students
Congratulations to the following parishioners who achieved honors in the first semester at St. Ignatius High School: First Honors: Simon Hajjar and Joseph Lobozzo. Honor Roll: John McCarthy and Seamus McCarthy. Way to Go!
Live as Missionary Disciples!
“All the baptized, whatever their position in the Church or their level of instruction in the faith, are agents of evangelization, and it would be insufficient to envision a plan of evangelization to be carried out by professionals while the rest of the faithful would be simply passive recipients.” –from the new Directory of Catechesis (DFC) #288. This paragraph, from the 2020 DFC, reminds us of our basic call by Jesus to live as missionary disciples within the realities of our daily lives. Plan to join in person at St Pat’s on four Wednesdays in Lent—Mass at 5:30 PM and talk at 6:00 PM—or via livestream as we enter Lenten practice by turning and responding ever more deeply to Jesus’ summons. More details will follow as we approach Ash Wednesday on February 17th.
Annual Contribution Statement for 2020
To request the amount of your annual contribution to St. Malachi Parish in 2020, either send an email to rectory@stmalachi.org or call Jeanette at the rectory 216-861-5343 and a statement will be emailed or mailed to you.
Bring your old Palms and Nail Crosses to Church!
The holy season of Lent is nearly upon us. If you find any palms from last year or nail crosses that you’ve been forgetting to return, it’s time to recycle! Containers will be at the church exit doors for the palms and the nails. Please return the old palms and crosses by Sunday, February 14.
Faith Direct
This new year is filled with hope and promise – opportunities abound to grow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy to those in need throughout the community. To continue to make a difference in 2021, St. Malachi Parish is reaching out to our parishioners. Begin the new year with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2021 that reflect the promise of God’s love. The need is great in our community, and your generous online gifts will help people all around us. We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/OH337, or text ‘Enroll’ to 216-930-1310.
Faith Direct is also available on the St. Malachi website. Donors can visit the website and set-up secure on-line payments or make a one-time donation. Faith Direct allows you to make a donation to the parish or to a specific ministry. Visit: https://www.stmalachi.org/ and click on the purple donate button in the middle of the home page.
John Carroll University Offers Masters in Theology and Religious Studies
Learn more about earning a Master’s Degree in Theology & Religious Studies at John Carroll University. Evening classes can be taken in person or online. A limited number of Graduate Assistantships are available for full-time students, providing a full tuition scholarship and stipend. GA applications are due February 15, 2021. More information available at www.jcu.edu/academics/trs. Contact Dr. Edward Hahnenberg (216-397-1674)or ehahnenberg@jcu.edu with any questions.
Help for Dominion Energy Ohio Customers
If you’re facing a financial hardship, Dominion Energy Ohio has several payment and assistance options for your unique situation. Dominion Energy recently increased its contribution to the EnergyShare program, making additional dollars available this year to residential customers struggling to pay their bills. You can learn more at DominionEnergy.com and search for the keywords “energy assistance.” During these unprecedented times, the company encourages you to pay your bill as you normally would to avoid a large balance later. If you’ve fallen behind on your bill, please contact Dominion Energy Ohio at 800-362-7557 for help with payment arrangements