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Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Our parish will soon be experiencing the Implementation Phase of our collaboration between St. Patrick and St. Malachi. As we move into this phase, parishioners will be asked to participate in a couple of ways. First, we are establishing Implementation Teams and are reaching out to individuals who have some experience in those areas described in the recommendations made last August. These individuals are being asked to serve on various teams because of their prior interest and leadership. Second, we are looking for all parishioners to offer critical input as we examine some of these key areas impacting parish life. Some of these areas include our weekend and weekday liturgical schedule, our current and future use of some of our buildings on both parish campuses, and the programs that touch upon faith formation, spiritual life, and ministries of charity. We will also need to address the topic of a parish census which has not occurred in many years at either parish. We also want to invite every parishioner to join us for a reflection and study series, beginning in January, based on the book, Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission. Every participant will receive a copy of the book and weekly conversations will focus on each of the chapters. Small groups will be scheduled each week with the aid of a facilitator to lead the conversation. These facilitators will be available at various times each week, some in person and others via Zoom, for the convenience of everyone. More details are coming soon but please keep the evening of Wednesday, January 15, available for our “big kick off”. The evening will begin with a light supper after the 5:30pm Mass and then continue with an orientation for the series. Please mark your calendars! As we continue with this holy season of Advent may our hearts continue to be filled with joyful expectation. May you and your loved ones experience the grace God so eagerly desires for every one of us. Come Lord Jesus,

Fr. Gurnick

#We Give Catholic

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St Malachi Parish will once again participate in #WEGIVECATHOLIC. EARLY GIVING begins on Saturday, November 23 and continues through GIVING TUESDAY on December 3.  Our goal this year is $70,000 for all our ministries with a portion of this year’s money raised to provide enhanced safety on our campus.  Your contribution will allow us to continue to serve poor & homeless individuals and to ensure a welcoming and secure space for all. As an added incentive, each $1,000 donor will be entered into a drawing to win a Gourmet Dinner for Eight prepared by Fr Gurnick and the parish team. Please take advantage of this unique giving opportunity to help us reach our goal! Scan the QR Code in the Bulletin to give any time between Nov. 23 – Dec 3rd

 

Administrator’s Column

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Dear Friends and Parishioners,

This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ Our Sovereign King, the last Sunday of the 2024 liturgical year.  Next Sunday (December 1) ushers in our new year as we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Here are a few considerations as we approach the new liturgical year:Our Sunday readings will be Year C with an emphasis on the Gospel of Like and our weekday readings will be Cycle I.  Christmas will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 25 and the Baptism of the Lord is on January 19.  Ash Wednesday is observed on March 5 and Easter Sunday is on April 20.  Pentecost Sunday is on June 8.  Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be the Jubilee of Hope as we celebrate a jubilee year every 25 years, the last one at the turn of this present Millennium.  A special observance at the Vatican will open the Jubilee Doors on December 24. Celebrations require preparation.  Are we prepared to greet this new liturgical year which also happens to be a year of special jubilee?  As we prepare for this New Year, what are some resolutions I can make to make me more aware of God’s presence in my life and my call to love others?   As our nation gives thanks this week let us begin with offering gratitude to Almighty God for all the blessings and graces received.  Wherever you find yourself for Thanksgiving, may you and your loved ones enjoy safe travel and the blessings of family and friendships.

Thanks be to God!

Fr. Gurnick

 

Monday Night Meal

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MONDAY NIGHT MEAL STARTS BACK NOV. 4 – Take-Out Only
Good News! Monday Night Meal will be returning this Monday on November 4th. The plan is to initially serve take-out meals only and move to dine-in meals as appropriate. We have two requests:

1. The meal program needs 12 additional main-dish cooks. These cooks are asked to prepare a main dish once a month from their homes. See the meal calendars,
recipes, and delivery instructions found on the St Malachi website under Ministries – Monday Night Meal. If you have questions or wish to volunteer,
contact Ann Speier at 216-406-6956 or Henry Speier 216-406-2035.
2. The Thanksgiving Monday Night Meal will be on Monday November 25th . We are looking for volunteers to purchase, cook, and slice a turkey (15 pounds or larger)
for this meal. Sign-up board will be in the back of the church and at coffee hour. Contact Ann Speier at 216-406-6956 or Henry Speier at 216-406-2035.

 

A sincere Thank you from Judy Slivka

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It has been my honor to serve in leadership roles of St Malachi Pastoral Council for the past 4 years. You, the people of St Malachi, were my inspiration and support, and I am very grateful for you. The recent Parish Picnic is a perfect example: what a loving and energetic and delicious gathering during gentle rain! I am grateful for our new council leadership team: Jan Durkalski, Chairperson, Cathy Graham Vice Chairperson, and Peter Toomey, Secretary.

Thanks again!  – Judy Slivka

 

Vocation Discernment for Women, 01/11/2025

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You are invited to come to a Special Gathering

A time for women (ages 18+) who are considering consecrated life, or actively discerning, to come together in prayer and fellowship on January 11, 2025. 6pm Holy Hour, 7pm Vigil Mass.  Social to follow 9:30pm with Night Prayer. For more information call 440-943-7631. 

 

November Family Shrine

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We will have family shrines for our beloved dead set up at the side altars for the month of November.  You may bring photos of your loved ones the weekend of October 12. Remember to put a sticker on the back of the photo with YOUR  name and phone number.

 

Administrator’s Column

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Fr. Michael Gurnick, Administrator, St. Malachi Parish

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

November invites us to exercise a sacred duty – and privilege – as we pray for the Souls of the Faithful Departed.   The Church acknowledges that we have a limited understanding of the details concerning Purgatory.  However, what has been revealed is very clear:  “All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation, but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.  The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1030-1031).”  One key biblical source for understanding purgatory is the Book of Maccabees, one of the books that were omitted by Luther and other Protestant theologians at the time of the Reformation.  Maccabees  12:43-6 offers scriptural basis for purgatory, “[b]ut if he did this with a view to the splendid reward that awaits those who had gone to rest in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought.  Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be absolved from their sin.”  It is important to remember that we have been given this sacred duty to offer prayers for those who have died.  We especially do this in the celebration of the Eucharist.  Just listen to the many times the prayers make reference to those who have gone before us.  And notice how many times this is connected to the Blessed Mother, Saint Joseph and the entire Communion of Saints. Whether at Mass, while praying the Rosary or visiting a local cemetery, may we remember the Dead during this final month of our liturgical calendar that ends with the Solemnity of Christ, Sovereign King of the Universe.

 

In the peace of Our Risen Lord,

Fr. Gurnick

 

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