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.
Grief Support Meetings – The Catholic Cemeteries Association offers free, safe, and compassionate monthly Grief Support meetings in-person in six of our offices and virtually: For details, visit: 
CENTERING PRAYER Join fellow parishioners for Centering Prayer is on Zoom every Tuesday, at 10AM. To Register: Please contact Mary Warren via email or telephone mwarren25@cox.net or 216-221-2975. We will send you the Zoom link a few days before the prayer.
Join us on Saturday, September 9th at 5:30PM at Li Wah Restaurant
Mass and picnic at Keystone Pavillion Westcreek Reservation in Parma at 11:ooam. Please bring a side dish or dessert. All beef hotdogs and sloppy joes will be served.
Join us Saturday October 14th at 5PM for the Second Saturday Supper at Malachi’s. We will be serving a Clam Bake (from Stancatos) in the Hall. The cost is $30/dinner and you will get a dozen clams, clam chowder, baked chicken, corn, and red skin potatoes.
The 37th Annual Blanket Sunday in-parish appeal kicks off the weekend of October 14-15. Last year, funds from the appeal were used to purchase 5,400+ new winter blankets that were provided to people experiencing homelessness and 138 beds/mattresses for low-income individuals and families throughout Northeast Ohio. The need is great and donations can be made securely online: 
