Calendars are available in the Church. If you would like one mailed to your home, please call or email the rectory.
by Ed Shemo
Calendars are available in the Church. If you would like one mailed to your home, please call or email the rectory.
by Ed Shemo
To request the amount of your annual contribution to St. Malachi Parish in 2021, 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.
by Ed Shemo
If you are looking for some help with prayer and/or want to develop a deeper relationship with the Blessed Trinity, you may want to consider spiritual direction. You can get help selecting and talking with trained and certified spiritual directors by contacting the Ignatian Spirituality Institute (gragone@jcu.edu; 216-397-1599), the Jesuit Retreat Center (440-884-9300: www.jesuitretreat center.org), or River’s Edge (216-688-1111; www.riversedgecleveland.com).
by Ed Shemo
Join us on December 22, 2021 beginning at 3:30PM to prepare the church for Christmas. Tasks both big and small for all ages! Come after work, bring the kids and we’ll continue the merriment over a meal at a local restaurant when the job is done.
by Ed Shemo
As some of you may know, Bishop Edward Malesic has appointed The Reverend Philip Bernier, OFM Cap, as Parochial Vicar of Saint Malachi Parish. This is in addition to his role as Administrator of Saint Peter Parish in Cleveland. Fr. Phil will continue to reside with his fellow friars at the Conversion of Saint Paul Shrine. As stated in the Bishop’s letter of appointment, Father will be available to “offer service in the pastoral ministry by common counsel and effort with the pastor (administrator) and under his authority.” In practical terms, Father Phil will be available for the celebration of Mass and other sacraments while also availing himself, as much as possible, to other aspects of pastoral life, keeping in mind that he has a number of other responsibilities apart from Saint Malachi. As a member of parish staff, his wisdom and experience will be much appreciated. On a personal note, I believe folks will find Father to be a wonderful addition to our parish family. I’ve known him for many years and find him to be a sincere man who is very approachable and who stands ready to accompany others. I also believe Father will make wonderful contributions to our parish visioning and planning process which will begin in 2022. Please join me in welcoming Father Phil to our parish community.
Fr. Gurnick
by Ed Shemo
If anyone is interested in hanging pine roping around the church windows, please contact Carol Schiro at 216-225-7130 ASAP to make arrangements. It’s a big job, and requires several people, but it can be done anytime during Advent. Thank you!
by Ed Shemo
Next weekend is the annual Retirement Fund for Religious which supports women & men from religious communities who have served God’s people in ministry, & are now retired and whose communities lack funds to provide for them in their retirement in a proper and dignified manner. There will be a second collection at all Masses. Please be generous.
by Ed Shemo
Parishioner William Graham made the St. Edward’s Honor Roll for the current grading period. Way to go Will!
by Nadge Herceg
“It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” -Pope Francis
The entire People of God, in all its diversity, is invited to participate in the upcoming Synod which will focus on the three pillars of a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission. communion, participation and mission.
• To gather together as people of one faith
• To engage in dialogue and respectful listening to one another
• To witness to the Good News of God’s love in the world.
Pope Francis has announced a Synod on Synodality, which is our way of journeying together as Church in the Holy Spirit. Each Diocese is expected to be involved in the process and to submit its results to Rome early next year. The
Cleveland Diocese Parish Life Secretariat has rolled out the process and is asking that every Parish be involved. Many voices need to be heard!
St Malachi and St Patrick will host both in-person and online facilitated sessions of Guided Prayer and Conversation. All are welcome to participate in a single 60–75-minute session at a convenient time. Responses are recorded but
anonymous.
Gatherings will occur:
Sat. Dec 4 at 5 PM in-person in St Malachi Hall
Sun. Dec 5 at 11 AM in-person in St Malachi Hall
Mon. Jan 3 at 7 PM online
Wed. Jan 5 at 7 PM online
Thu. Jan 6 at 10 AM online
Sat. Jan 8 at 11 AM online
Sun. Jan 9 at 9:45 AM in-person in St Patrick Lower Hall
Sun. Jan 9 at 4 PM online
In addition to these, special sessions will be held with those involved and served in outreach ministries at both parishes. To sign up for a session, please leave your name and contact information with Christy Bartley, St Patrick
Communication Coordinator, at christy.bartley@stpatrickbridge.org. For questions, please contact Stephanie Pritts at stephanie.p@stmalachi.org. Thanks so much!
by Sharon Jesse
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
The St. Malachi Parish Mission: We are a Eucharistic People, United in Prayer, Welcoming to All and Serving the Poor.
Celebrating Over 150 Years of Faithful Service in the Old Angle!