November 19, 2023 meeting held at 6:30 PM in the St. Malachi Meeting Room
Attending:  Fr. Michael Gurnick, Judy Slivka, Cathy Graham, Jan Durkalski, Margaret Armstead, Claudia Cabrera, Matt Hils, Jackie Krejcik, Sharon Lowe-Chapman, Mike Pellegrino, Peter Toomey, Jeff Walters      Absent: Hollis Johnson    Guests:  Christy Bartley

Opening Prayer: Margaret Armstead

Education & Enrichment:
Report from ST. Patrick/St. Malachi Integrated Steering Committee, Jan Durkalski

Saturday, Nov. 4
Introductory meeting at St. Patrick to discuss purpose and procedures.
Rosie Dolan-Baker, our facilitator and consultant, shared plan that in the future, 5-6 focus teams will be formed with representation from both parishes.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, Zoom
Discussed clarity and focus on our task to bring the two parishes together to create and continue a strong presence in our neighborhood and continue our ministries.
Continued with our consultant to define vision and goals, roles for committee members.

Saturday, Nov. 18
Steering Committee members attended tours of the buildings and facilities at the site of both parishes.

Discussion:
Rectory Transaction Committee- Judy Slivka, Fr. Gurnick

Committee will take tour of the rectory. A Stella Maris proposal to purchase is expected.  

Chats with Council- Cathy Graham
Chats scheduled monthly on third weekend, published in bulletin and announced at Mass. Council members will be available following Mass at Sunday coffee hour and in the church after Mass on Saturday. Questions and concerns will be shared with Executive Committee of Parish Council, and then either discussed at Parish Council meeting or directed to Fr. Gurnick, St. Malachi staff or ministry/group.

Ministerial Leadership Mtg.- Judy Slivka
Meeting proposed for Feb., 24, 2024. Planning group will meet the first week of December.

Diocesan Policy on Human Sexuality and Gender- Judy Slivka, Jackie Krejcik
Notes from the Parish Conversations held on Oct. 22, 2023 were shared with council. Council affirmed the St. Malachi Mission Statement and will continue to discuss how to be more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. Council will plan with parish members and then schedule an open meeting to explore how St. Malachi can exemplify the teachings of Jesus and be more pastoral in our relationships with our members.

Administrator’s Report from Fr. Gurnick:
Fr. Gurnick shared information regarding his trip to Fatima and the Holy Land. Fr. Gurnick proposed scheduling an annual mass for Anointing of the Sick.

Closing Prayer: Margaret Armstead                    Next Council Meeting: January 2, 2024

 Respectfully submitted, Jan Durkalski

 

Parish Council wants to hear from you! Please join us in the back of the church on Saturday after mass or Sunday in the hall for coffee hour. Parish Council members are eager to hear what is on your mind about St. Malachi Parish. Please bring ideas, concerns and questions with you (or simply say hello).

 

The current members are:

Judy Slivka, Chairperson; Cathy Graham, Vice Chair; Jan Durkalski, Secretary; Margaret Armstead; Claudia Cabrera; Fr. Gurnick; Matt Hils; Hollis Johnson; Jackie Krejcik; Sharon-Lowe-Chapman; Mike Pellegrino; Peter Toomey; and Jeff Walters.

The contact information for Parish Council leaders is on the front of the bulletin. Share your ideas and concerns with parish council members.

Council members will be in church the third Saturday after 4PM Mass or the third Sunday during coffee hour.

 

St Malachi Parish Pastoral Council held a discernment meeting on Wednesday. Judy Slivka was chosen as Chairperson, Cathy Graham as Vice-Chairperson, and Jan Durkalski as Secretary of Parish Council.

We ask for your prayers as we begin the ‘23-‘24 Council year.

 

 

Congratulations to Matt Hils, Hollis Johnson, Sharon Lowe Chapman, Michael Pellegrino and Peter Toomey who were elected to serve on Parish Council. We are grateful to all of the members who stepped forward and thank Deacon Leo Bistak, Terry Jungquist, William Meaney, and Ed Shemo for their offer to serve in this capacity.

 

The 2023 Parish Council Elections opened at the Annual Meeting on 4.23. We currently have five openings on council. Voting will continue until noon on Sunday, May 7th. Registered Parish members can vote after Masses. Ballots are at the doors of the church and may be placed in one of the ballot boxes found at the doors or at coffee hour. You may also vote online at https://bit.ly/VOTESMP23.

Results will be shared the weekend of May 13th.

 

Elections for St. Malachi Parish Council will begin at the annual meeting at 11am on April 23, 2023. Elections will continue through May 7^th. You can vote in person at Mass, place ballot in ballot box found at each door to the church, or online. Only registered parish members can vote. Please vote only one time. You can vote for no more than 5 candidates on your ballot. Winners will be announced in the bulletin on the weekend of May 13^th.

Click here to Meet the Candidates:  2023 SMP Council Candidates Insert

 

Elections for Parish Council will begin April 23rd. We are seeking four candidates for a three year commitment to serve on council and also have one partial term to fill.

If you would like to serve our Parish Community in this way, contact Cathy Graham 216-570-0877 or cathy.g@stmalachi.org.

 

     Minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting

In Attendance:  Fr. Michael Gurnick; Judy Slivka; Judy Stowe; Tony Cresci; Cathy Graham; Jackie Krejcik; Melissa Smith-Morales; Steph Riccobene; Claudia Cabrera; Margaret Armstead; Janet Benoit; Jan Durkalski; Jeff Walters

Guests:  Lou Keim; Jeanette Shemo; Charlene McElwee; Stephanie Pritts

Opening Prayer:  Janet Benoit

Strategic Planning Update:  The first meeting of the newly-formed Strategic Planning Work Group (SPWG) will take place on August 13, 2022 from 9a-4:30p in the Library/Meeting Space

Approval of the Minutes:  The minutes from 6/21/22 were amended & approved

Ministry Leadership Meeting (10/29/22):  Call for volunteers

Administrator’s Report from Fr. Gurnick:

• Fr. Gary Yanus, General Vicar, will be the liaison to provide updates on the progress of our strategic planning to Bishop Malesic
• Numerous slates on the church roof need replacement—more extensive than expected, but supported by diocese

Discernment for Council (2022-2023) Leadership Positions:  Lou Keim: Chairperson:  Judy Slivka

Vice-Chairperson:  Tony Cresci; Secretary:  Judy Stowe

Announcements:  Next Meeting:  September 6, 2022 at 6:30p in the Meeting Space

Closing Prayer:  Judy Slivka

 

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Stowe, Secretary