Due to Covid spread, PSR Gr PreK-8 will be conducted at home until February 27, 2022. Confirmation prep will return to in-person on Feb 20th. Contact PSR / Confirmation Prep Online into February with questions at stephanie.p@ stmalachi.org.
Christmas Decorating Thank you!
We are grateful for our 2021 Christmas season environment set up and tear down volunteers:
Cathy, Bill and Will Graham; Chris, Mike and Susan Crawford; Carol and Marv Smith; Nora and Jay Owens, Dawn Tarka, Laura Fratus, Stan Kozak, Judy and Jim Slivka, Mike and Katie Pellegrino.
Also thank you to Janet Meany and Chris Dusek for keeping the flowers and greenery fresh throughout the season. Our seasonal decorations would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers! Thank you!
In-Person Parish Activities Suspended Until February 15th, 2022
Due to increased cases of the Omicron Covid-19 Virus, Fr. Gurnick has suspended all in-person parish activities until February 15th with the hope that the surge in the virus will significantly decrease by that date.
Pope Francis Quote 01/16/2022
This is God’s work: to come among us. If we consider ourselves unworthy, that does not stop Him. If we reject Him, He does not tire of seeking us out. If we are not ready and willing to receive Him, He prefers to come anyway. Let us invite Him into our lives, especially in the dark areas… into our ‘inner stables’. And let us also tell Him, without fear, about the social and ecclesial problems of our time, even our personal, difficult problems: God loves to dwell among us! Angelus Message, Jan. 2, 2022
Catholic Campaign for Human Development, 11/20-21/2021
Next week our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than thirty-eight million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd.
Note to Parishioners on the Synodal Process
Dear Parishioners,
As you know, the Universal Church is embarking on preparation for a Synod on Synodality, called by Pope Francis. Fr. Gurnick has asked me to direct the process at St Malachi and St Patrick Parishes, as outlined by our Diocese, with the assistance of Christy Bartley, Communications Coordinator at St Patrick. I have received materials from the Diocese and will be completing Facilitator Training soon. In order that input is relatable among all Cleveland parishes, the Bishop wants all of us to use the same process for prayer and listening. As soon as I study the process we are asked to follow, I will, with Christy’s help, communicate with everyone regarding the listening sessions at both St Malachi and St Patrick Parishes. In the meantime, let us pray that the Holy Spirit grace this time with faith, hope, and charity. I will continue to be in touch with everyone as I have details to offer.
God’s blessings on all of us, the People of God!
Stephanie Pritts
Speed Bumps at Washington Street Entrance, November 2021
Speed bumps were install at the Washington Street entrance of our parking lot to discourage cars from racing through the lot to get to Vermont Ave. There have been several near misses of cars being damaged by the incoming traffic. It may not stop the cars but it should slow them down. The speed bumps will be painted yellow in the next week or so.
Pope Francis Quote for 11/13-14-2021
Christian freedom does not enter into conflict with other cultures or with the traditions we have received, but rather introduces a new freedom, a liberating new message, that of the Gospel. Christians, freed from the slavery of sin and death by the passion and resurrection of Jesus, are able to welcome every people and culture, and in turn introduce other peoples and cultures to even greater freedom…True Christian freedom enables us to acquire the full dignity of children of God, allowing us to remain anchored in our own cultural heritage while being open to what is good and true in every culture. Excerpts from the General Audience, Oct. 13, 2021
Support #weGiveCatholic on November 30, 2021
St. Malachi Parish will again participate in #weGiveCatholic on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. A one-day on-line giving event throughout the Diocese, St. Malachi’s goal this year is to raise $60,000 for our Parish Ministries.
We will again offer our Matching Donor Program thanks to the generosity of:
(4) Anonymous Donors, BoxCast, Catanese Classic Seafood, Carolyn Meyer, Communications Solutions, Inc., Fred and Karen Kappus, Lou Keim, Tim & Diane Needles, Speed Exterminating, St. Malachi Parish Council, and Sutton Industrial Hardware.
Make your donation go further by donating during the hours that are designated “Matching Donor”. More information & times to follow.
Donate: Tuesday, November 30: Midnight to Midnight your donations can be made by:
- Going to the St. Malachi website https://stmalachi.org and clicking on the #weGiveCatholic button will direct you to St. Malachi on the #weGiveCatholic website where you can make your donation.
- Making your donation during the hours designated “Matching Donor” to make your gift go further.
- Making your donation during the “Power Hours” of 6-8 p.m. will help us win an extra $1,000 if we have the most donations of any group during that time. Plus your gift will be matched!
- Before November 30th, cash or checks can be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Rectory—2459 Washington Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Please put WGC on the memo line.
- Credit Cards are accepted for #weGiveCatholic. Call or stop by the Rectory to make your donation 216-861-5343 on or before November 30. We accept MasterCard Visa, Discover and American Express. Thank you for supporting St. Malachi Parish Ministries!
St Malachi Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes, 10/03/2021
Minutes from the Oct. 3 2021 meeting in the Hall
In Attendance: Fr. Michael Gurnick; Deacon Leo Bistak; Patrick Cleary-Burns; Judy Slivka; Judy Stowe; Cathy Graham; Melissa Smith-Morales; Heather Gerheim; Steph Riccobene; Margaret Armstead; Janet Benoit; Shawn Blankenship; Tony Cresci; Absent: Claudia Cabrera; Guests: Jeanette Shemo; Charlene McElwee; Daniel Lettenberger-Klein; Sharon Lowe-Chapman; Max Giorgi
Opening Prayer: Tony Cresci
Education & Enrichment: Daniel Lettenberger-Klein, CEO of Stella Maris, talked about their long, fond history with St. Malachi’s, highlighting the most recent connection with our convent/women’s supportive housing and the potential sale/purchase of the rectory.
Sharon Lowe-Chapman reviewed the recent Malachi Run and hopes, despite the decrease in runners & sponsorship, to break even. There are already 170 runners registered for next year’s event on 3/12/22. For logo purposes, research is needed to verify it as the “44thRun.”
Approval of the Minutes: Minutes from 9/7/21– approved; tasks were chosen for next meeting
Discussion: All agreed to talk/encourage parishioners to attend the Volunteer Luncheon at the Music Box on 10/9/21.
Plans are unfolding for the ministry retreat, “Rekindling the Embers,” on 10/30/21. As this is an all-parish event, a separate meeting for ministry chairs to discuss role priorities to decrease overlap, will be considered for spring, 2022. All supported pre-choosing of tasks for council meetings. As future building and/or remodeling projects are being named/dedicated for specific donations, Margaret Armstead, suggested Jimmy Bivins, a boxer who trained for many years in the Old Angle Gym on the 3rd floor of the school. Others to consider for naming included: Fr. Hritz, Sr. Frances and Miss Michele. Future speakers for council meetings: Judy Hilow, Director of Malachi House, on 11/2/21; Shauna Sanders, Director of Malachi Center on January 4, 2022. In response to concerns of the Hospitality Committee about food at indoor events—the medical safety standards of the Diocese of Cleveland must be followed.
Administrator’s Report from Fr. Gurnick: The Financial Budget Report & the Status Animarum Report Highlights were shared. We are waiting for directives regarding the Synod for the Diocese of Cleveland. Negotiations with Stella Maris to lease and/or buy the rectory are continuing.
Summary of Meeting: Shawn Blankenship
Closing Prayer: Janet Benoit
Next Meeting: The next meeting is on Nov. 2, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Stowe, Secretary
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