Due to the annual Cleveland Marathon’s route in front of St. Patrick and St. Malachi churches, the 8:30am at St. Pat’s and the 10:00am Mass at St. Malachi’s will be cancelled on May 18th due to road closures.
We will celebrate the 11:00am Mass at St. Patrick as well as both Saturday vigil Masses on 5/17. Thank you for your understanding.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
• April & May: All parishioners seeking to help in a leadership role or serve as members of a commission are invited to submit a discernment
form. Available at the doors of the church.
• May 10th the Implementation Teams will present their final commission designs and priorities to each other.
• The Commissions will begin their formation with a Launch Day on May 31stunder the guidance of Don Malone and Rosie Dolan Baker to
help them prepare for the work of the parish.
• July 1 will be the “rebirth” of all parish Councils, Commissions, and Committees.
• Other—Look for more community events celebrating our rich histories and hopeful future coming over summer 2025.
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
The Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is looking for donations of used and unused tools….or related construction materials that can be used to help eliminate substandard housing. Bring your items to one of the Sonnhalter Tool Donations Sta-tions during the month of August. Most tools are placed directly into service at Habitat sites. The rest are sold at one of Habitat’s ReStores. Every item you donate helps keep Habitat for Humanity working. To arrange a contactless pickup or for larger items, email Rosemarie at rascherl @sonnhalter.com or call 216-242-0420, Ext. 130
News headlines continue to highlight dire consequences related to abuse of alcohol and other drugs reminding us of the importance of the ongoing search for effective solutions. As parents or concerned loved ones, we often reflect on our personal struggles to either reduce the risk of our children or other family members from becoming victims or, in fact, to cope with an already existing substance abuse problem in the family. St. Malachi’s Samaritan Ministry invites you to a virtual program Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs: The Impact on the Family on Saturday, November 4th from 1:00 to 3:30PM via ZOOM to educate you and provide valuable resources in helping you to understand your role in trying to eliminate the consequences of America’s #1 public health problem. Topics to be covered include: Alcohol & Other Drugs: The Problem; What Families Should Know, Understanding What Alcohol & Other Drugs Can Do to the Brain, and Finding Helpful Resources.
The program is free, but we would appreciate donations to St Malachi’s Mother Teresa Ministry, which provides crucial aid during times of extreme need (rent; utilities; transportation) to keep individuals on the verge of homelessness from ending up on the street. You will be able to make a contribution when you register. Thank you in advance for your generosity! If you have questions, please contact Judy Stowe at 216-280-0675; judystowe @gmail.com OR call St. Malachi Rectory 216-861-5343.
This week we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection to support the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including helping Pope Francis to carry out his charitable works. These works benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous.
Please join us next Saturday, July 8th, at 5:30PM for Second Saturday Supper. We will be going to Cha Tinnermann, 2054 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113. It is an eatery with a patio in a former powerhouse for thin-crust pizza, clever small plates & craft beer.
Thank you to our 57 parish donors who are making this year’s Annual Catholic Charities Appeal a success. With $16,130 pledged, our parish has reached 50% of our $32,146 goal (as of April 30). If you haven’t had an opportunity to make your pledge, it’s certainly not too late as a follow-up appeal will be offered at Mass the weekend of June 3-4. Please go to catholiccommunity.org for more information about the 2023 diocesan appeal.
Join fellow parishioners for Centering Prayer every Tuesday at 10:00 AM via Zoom. To register, contact Mary Warren via email or telephone mwarren25 @cox.net or 216-221-2975. We will send you a Zoom link a few days before the prayer.
Wherever two or three or more are gathered in prayer (6 feet or many miles apart), let us pray for all of the members of our St. Malachi parish, their intentions, and all of the people on our prayer list at 7:00 PM on Thursday.
Come experience the beauty, stillness and joy of praying in the style of Taizé. This prayer style is characterized by repeated “song prayers”, candlelight, a reading or two, intercessory prayer and deep silence. This month we celebrate Advent and honor Mary, our mother, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Plan to come this Wednesday evening, December 8 at 7:00 PM. Enter through either side door. For more information call Charlene at the rectory.
